Award-winning

Campfire

Name: Campfire
Address: 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92008-1629
Telephone: (760) 637-5121
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4590 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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A New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on market driven live-fire cooking, Campfire is a return to the origins of cooking and hospitality, and celebrates the spirit of the name by creating an environment in which we gather around a fire, create honest food, and share it with friends.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 76 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 637-5121
Website
http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Eric Bost

Location
2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Carlsbad
Cross Street
Beech Ave.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Campfire Party
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Campfire, we do something special for all groups of 7-12 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. The Feast is a fixed four-course, family-style meal priced at $75 per guest. You won’t have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. If your group includes young children, please email hello@thisiscampfire.com for help with your booking. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. Same day cancellations are not eligible for refunds. A 4% service charge will be added to all guest checks to help ensure competitive compensation and benefits for our team. Tax and 20% Gratuity applied at checkout.

Popular dishes

OlivesUS$8.00
picholine, kalamata, castelvetrano, smoked oil, citrus, espelette
CrudoUS$20.00
seared ahi, cucumber, buttermilk, horseradish, gooseberry
MusselsUS$18.00
grilled over embers, salsa macha, toasted pepita, coal roasted yams
RilletteUS$16.00
pork confit, pear, mustard seed, nasturtium, country bread
Wagyu SkewersUS$30.00
snake river farms, grilled, meyer lemon, aleppo pepper
Flat BreadUS$14.00
charred carrot hummus, cumin, coriander, citrus fern, marigold
Porridge BreadUS$9.00
whole wheat, rye, sea salt, butter

Vegetables

LeekUS$16.00
hazelnut, apple, sorrel, koji butter
TrevisoUS$19.00
burrata, persimmon, negi onion, saba
BroccoliUS$15.00
chermoula, lime, peanut
Ancient GrainUS$18.00
farro, fire-roasted shakshouka, tofu labneh, pistachio
CavatelliUS$23.00
kuri squash, kale, walnut, fresno chili, pecorino

From the Hearth

TroutUS$36.00
grilled, mushroom, parsnip, shallot, salsa verde
OctopusUS$29.00
grilled, smoked garlic, fingerling potato, jimmy nardello pepper
ChickenUS$32.00
pasturebird, charred, lentil ragout, bacon, turnip, grapes
BrisketUS$32.00
smoked, steady state coffee rub, polenta, pickled green tomato
Ribeye
grilled, koji aged, gratin of bloomsdale spinach and swiss chard, blue cheese, green peppercorn
- 28ozUS$120.00
LobsterUS$40.00
grilled, yuzu butter, finger lime; limited availability

Dessert

Yes, We Have S'moresUS$15.00
chocolate, mallow, graham
Vasco CheesecakeUS$14.00
berries, honeycomb

What 4,590 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Innovative
San Diego
Contemporary American
North San Diego
Best Service
North San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Hot spot
North San Diego
Lively
North San Diego
Most Booked

4,590 Reviews

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ScottM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding. Jason is as good as it gets. Ryan also did a nice job assisting. Food was coursed perfectly and everything tasted wonderful. The burrata was so well composed and I highly recommend ordering. The broccoli was unique and definitely large enough to share with 4 people. The S’mores were a nice touch to finish off a great experience. We’ll be back. Nice to visit a restaurant that understands what good service is all about!
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Rico
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Highly recommended. Great food, great drinks, and wonderful service.
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MarkC
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Broccoli appetizer and fish entree were both very good. Brisket was burnt and overcooked, polenta was tasty. Nice atmosphere and good service.
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ScottK
Minneapolis
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a pleasure to have outstanding, attentive service that matches the high quality of the food. These days, it is also rare to have that experience. Thank you for making the evening a memorable one without a glitch or reason for complaint. We loved the roasted fare and the unique choices, including the very creative S’Mores dessert. The open kitchen was a site to behold - reminiscent of The Bear, but of course much superior!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! The food for the kids was really good as well. Made reservation through open table and we were sat with minimal wait. Can’t wait to go again and enjoy the amazing food.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it: Quail, oysters, Burrata, broccoli, lobster, lamb neck and Smores 😍😍😇
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BobbiD
Portland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Off the charts…. Cannot say enough about the amazing dining experience we had last night.
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peeper
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food1service4ambience4
Food tasted like they added vinegar to almost everything. The broccoli, highly recommend by our server, appeared to be burned and tasted the same, so unappetizing when served. Very strange over spiced food and extremely pricey. Both me and my date give it 1/2 star.
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JenS
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
We’ve been fans for years- but unfortunately the food this time was good but not amazing . The famous char grilled broccoli was a bit on the soggy side- and not as tasty as we remembered. The chicken was great but the market fish was ok- a bit too soupy in sauce…overall 3 stars sorry this time around
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is outstanding, portions on the smaller side but we still left super full. Alana was a fantastic server!
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peoplez
San Diego
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Great place to hang out with friends or family. I don’t drink , but the selection with my business companions found it to be amazing. I found the food selection good, however was disappointed in the brisket that I ordered. It was surprisingly dry. For a fatty cut, that’s pretty hard to do. Still tender to eat though so I can overlook that. My colleague ordered the chicken and that looked amazing and he said it was good. We ordered oysters, oat bread, broccoli, and carrots for appetizers. All decent. But no wow factor for me. Service throughout the night was amazing. So big plus there. The ambience is fun and lively. Just wish the food was better looking. Smores and cheesecake did live up to expectations!
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AlexaN
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Campfire has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants as new residents in San Diego! Food is off the charts, cocktails are delicious, servers are friendly and attentive.
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NickR
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place. Super friendly staff. Was given lots of recommendations. The drinks were well made. Very impressed. Was in town visiting out of state. Will be back again. Highly recommend eating here.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been to Campfire before but booked the experience for 7 people for a birthday and everything was incredible. There’s a preset menu but they included additional complimentary plates and drinks and worked with our specific dietary needs. It was such a lovely evening and it will continue to be our restaurant of choice in the area!
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JenniferD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
brisket was burned on the edges and kinda dry but the broccoli is as amazing as always!
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KelliG
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food and service in an unfussy atmosphere. Our favorite “special occasion” restaurant in Carlsbad!
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sth18
San Diego
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
This is a good restaurant with a few flaws. The food is generally excellent and tasty. We shared the fish of the day-seabass and it was outstanding with a nice portion. The carrots side dish was also wonderful. THE STARTER WAS A TOTAL RIP OFF> Hummus with raw vegetables for $18 with a tiny smear of delicious hummus. Not enough vegetables and no crackers for hummus. Of course, hummus was so small crackers were unnecessary. The restaurants cost for this item must have been about $.50. They should be ashamed of themselves. Also there was no salad item on the menu which is ridiculous. Put a nice big fancy salad for 2 on the menu. Service was absolutely fabulous!
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JenniferN
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was fabulous and each person that visited our table had menu knowledge. Cozy atmosphere.
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Janet
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinning experience. Kind friendly , and food was absolutely delightful and flavorful. Didn’t get many photos as we were busy eating and drinking. It’s family style so we ordered a bit of everything. My favorite was the crudo and the fish. The fish was burting with flavor.
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Emily
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got such wonderful treatment after quite a difficult night. And the broccoli did not disappoint!
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Mpapa
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Slow service, slaty brisket, food and service was very dispointing and just overpriced. I highly do not reccommend this restaurant.
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PeterR
San Diego
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is a cut above. Complaints: the bar was slow, and the spicing on the yams was over the top. Nevertheless, the concepts behind the food preparation are really good, and this remains a favorite spot for really interesting, delicious food.
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Cris
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I think the restaurant is overrated. It’s good, but not amazing.
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Kreiner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dining experience at Campfire. Our server gave us her recommendations and they were all well-worth it (quail skewers / the signature broccoli / fish of the day). The ambience inside was buzzing, everything done very tastefully to suit the 'campfire' theme. The smell of the fire is strong enough you smell it walking up to the restaurant. Our staff were attentive, checking in frequently. While we had dedicated servers, we love the 'family' style where anyone would assist if you needed it. Definitely would come back!
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EricC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was EXCELLENT, food was outstanding. I am newly GF and having so many options was so refreshing :) We will be back and soon!
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Adri
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to Campfire and introducing this restaurant to our friends! We have never been disappointed by the quality nor the selection of food and beverages offered. The staff went above and beyond in making the evening special since we were celebrating a birthday.
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VictorV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in San Diego. Original and delicious.
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Kingdmmc
San Francisco
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptionally flavorful delicious food (must haves: quail skewers, kanpachi crudo and daily catch fish) and superb service. Excellent cocktails too (especially the Kentucky Crest). Fantastic dining experience.
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RoseZ
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a unique dining experience! They also went above and beyond making my husband's birthday special. Definitely get the smores :)
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LPmom
San Diego
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience5
Service and ambiance was steller, cool wood paneling and wood features everywhere, gave a PNW vibe for sure. Service was excellent attentive, kind, friendly and all smiles. The food however....was awful. The first 2 courses were pretty much inedible (vegetable dip and roasted carrots), the brisket and polenta was decent, a little salty, but I think we were starving after two awful courses we overlooked the saltiness. We ordered the porridge bread, but it was so gritty, like the flour was flavored with sand. And somehow they ruined the smores. I really wanted to like the place, truly and again the service and ambiance was really great, but head here for some nice drinks and conversation, skip the meal. Chef, please take it back to the drawing board.
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JeremyM
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Life changing food. So original and so good. Patio was heated and the s’mores at the table was super fun
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RachaelY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Matty is the absolute best. We enjoyed great drinks, great food and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! We love dinner at campfire!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We are from out of town and ate here with friends for dinner. We loved the atmosphere and the wonderful drink menu. Three of us had their old fashioned. Our server who was wonderful suggested the broccoli and it was so delicious and unique. The brisket with polenta and crudo was perfect. Can’t wait to go back.
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Allan
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing broccoli - best I have ever had. Crazy good. Crudo made with Blue Fin Tuna was Stella. The chicken was to die for. Definitely going back!
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PatrickM
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was good. The service was just okay, but I may have been expecting more based on the reviews.
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JordanK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique dining experience, good portions, just right amount of attention from staff. Stoked to have this option in Carlsbad. Next level experience you would never find at a chain restaurant of any quality. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Single greatest experience I have had in Carlsbad. All positive, not a single downside here. Will be returning soon and recommending to all family and friends. Thank you!
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amandah
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at campfire! Especially comforting during fall time.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dining experience for our anniversary. Everyone was so nice and attentive.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Campfire using the Order Online button.

Campfire is rated 4.8 stars by 4590 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 76 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Beech Ave.
Neighbourhood
Carlsbad
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eric Bost
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
Phone number
(760) 637-5121

Campfire

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Campfire Party

Broccoli

Brisket

Chicken

Kindling

OlivesUS$8.00

CrudoUS$20.00

MusselsUS$18.00

RilletteUS$16.00

Wagyu SkewersUS$30.00

Flat BreadUS$14.00

Porridge BreadUS$9.00

Vegetables

LeekUS$16.00

TrevisoUS$19.00

BroccoliUS$15.00

Ancient GrainUS$18.00

CavatelliUS$23.00

From the Hearth

TroutUS$36.00

OctopusUS$29.00

ChickenUS$32.00

BrisketUS$32.00

Ribeye

LobsterUS$40.00

Dessert

Yes, We Have S'moresUS$15.00

Vasco CheesecakeUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Campfire offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Campfire restaurant rated?

Is Campfire currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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