Carlsbad has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to dining. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking to unwind in a resort environment, relaxing with family and friends, enjoying a holiday meal or searching for the perfect steak, Carlsbad has got you covered. Here’s a roundup of some of the best dining the city has to offer.

Bellefleur

Bluefire Grill

West Steak Seafood and Spirits

KoKo Beach

Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar

Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse

Side Dish
Have we whetted your appetite yet? Here are some more eateries worth checking out.

Great Value
Tip Top Meats
6118 Paseo Del Norte
760.438.2620, www.tiptopmeats.com
Tucked into the corner of Tip Top’s retail space is a homey restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring Tip Top’s renowned selection of steaks, chops, sausage and everything meat. German comfort food is the specialty including saurbraten, rostbraten, saurkraut and red cabbage. Prime Rib is available Friday through Sunday. Great value for the meat lover.

Steak with a View
Dini's by the Sea
3290 Carlsbad Blvd.
760.434.6000, www.dinisbistro.com
Sunsets at Dini’s are legend, but you don’t have to come at sundown to enjoy a view. Facing the Pacific on Carlsbad Boulevard, Dini’s makes the most of its compact space and caters to a relaxed crowd out to enjoy the best of Southern California, including fresh seafood, steaks and pasta. Open for lunch and dinner every day and Sunday breakfast.

The 19th Hole
Argyle Steakhouse
7447 Batiquitos Drive
760.603.6908, www.parkaviara.hyatt.com
Overlooking the 18th green at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Argyle Steakhouse serves lunch, dinner and cocktails (plus breakfast on weekends) in a resort casual environment with panoramic views of Batiquitos Lagoon. Shuttle service available from the main lobby of the resort. Specializing in fresh seafood, California natural and American Wagyu beef.