Restaurants in Carlsbad + Northern San Diego County

An offshoot of the original Beach House restaurant in Laguna Beach, the Beach House in Cardiff by the Sea opened in 1993 and was designed by architect

The cavernous, casual restaurant has an open-air dining patio, tasting bar, and a barrel aging room. Sunday brunch, with its carving station, pastry b

The restaurant is a favorite of skate master Tony Hawk, a Carlsbad resident and dad who loves the pasta with spicy mushroom sauce.

For beach picnics, grab a sandwich and ask for vanilla ice cream in your smoothie.

Market Restaurant + Bar showcases the Asian-inspired California cuisine of renowned chef Carl Schroeder. Decorated in shades of persimmon, the dining

The hushed, secluded setting makes it perfect for an intimate dinner. Try the Kobe carpaccio with toasted capers, Pecorino Romano, and summer truffle.

Enjoy a breakfast of huevos rancheros or a Mount Olympus Greek omelet on the patio.

The local coffee shop is filled with skaters, surfers, and the odd pair of senior citizens playing checkers.