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- OTOpenTable DinervipDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThis place is awesome! We went here with our full family (kids included) and everyone LOVED their food. We all had to have everyone else try a bit of our dishes because they were all so delicious. Even the complimentary bread is incredible. Not only was the food exceptional, our server was so amazing and interacted so well with our kids. He treated our daughter like a princess and she already asked when she can come back! We highly recommend!More infoGiaola Italian Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Carlsbad•4.4
- TPTammyP1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was our anniversary and everything was very good! From the blue cheese salad, the amazing bread and our entrees were great! They brought out a free dessert with a chocolate piece on top that said happy anniversary! Our waiter was awesome!!More infoBob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa$$$$• Steakhouse• Carlsbad•4.8
- AFAnthonyF1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoNice place although conversation is hard in the front room when the little band gets going. Have been there twice in ten days, and the menu for mains looks a bit narrow when that happens. The food itself, however, is excellent, and the wine list both by glass and bottle is also very good. Table service is also excellent. Will certainly be there again.More infoBlack Rail Kitchen + Bar$$$$• American• Carlsbad•4.7
- JJuanSan Diego •1 review4.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Undercooked food; hard potatoes, what seemed like raw chicken.More infoEmber & Rye$$$$• Steakhouse• Carlsbad•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Great good great service comfortable space!More infoKing's Fish House - Carlsbad$$$$• Seafood• Carlsbad•4.7
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Discover North San Diego
North County has welcoming beaches and top-notch restaurants, bars, and taprooms situated in the sunny outdoors with elegant outdoor seating. The area is home to whiskey and wine bars, taprooms with a large selection of beer, and plenty of gourmet coffee shops. You can also enjoy a number of Hawaiian-influenced dishes. San Diego is known for its local wines, seafood, and fresh fruits and vegetables, and all are integral components of North County cuisine. There’s a significant South American influence to the cuisine, too, which includes everything from San Diego classics like carne asada fries and San Diego-style California burritos to more contemporary takes on these local dishes.
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As of June 2, 2023 there are 183 restaurants in North San Diego. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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