Carlsbad Dining - Our 3 Top Picks!

California Bistro
7100 Four Seasons Pt
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 603-6800

This light and airy, upscale restaurant overlooks the golf course fairways. Among entrees reflecting Pacific influence are coriander-crusted rare tuna steak, herb-seared Atlantic salmon, grilled Pacific swordfish and grilled lamb chops. Beef, chicken and pasta dishes are also available. Save room for dessert.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-5, exit 45 (Poinsettia Ln/Aviara Pkwy), 1 mi e on Poinsettia Ln, then 1 mi s on Aviara Pkwy; in Four Seasons Resort Aviara. 7100 Four Seasons Pt 92008
Parking: valet.
Hours: 6:30 am-10 pm.
Price: Lunch: $12.00 - $22.00, Dinner: $15.00 - $38.00
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: California
Reservations: suggested.

King's Fish House
5625 Paseo del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 431-3474

Adjacent to Carlsbad Company Outlet Stores, the restaurant has the appearance of an old brick warehouse. Diners can sample shucked-to-order oysters and appetizers. Seafood entrees include shrimp, crab, sea bass and catfish. Also available are pasta dishes and sandwiches.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge.Full accessibility.
Directions: I-5, exit 47 (Palomar Airport Rd), just e, then 0.4 mi n. 5625 Paseo del Norte 92008
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm, Sun & Mon-9 pm. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $10.00 - $33.00, Dinner: $10.00 - $33.00
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Seafood

West Steak & Seafood
4980 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (960) 930-9100

Ease into the soothing atmosphere at West, where you can savor aged steak and fresh seafood under low lighting. Sides, salads and desserts nicely round out your choice of entree. The energy level ratchets up a few notches in the adjoining bar.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.Full accessibility.
Directions: I-5, exit 48 (Cannon Rd), just w, then just n; in West Inn & Suites. 4980 Avenida Encinas 92008
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 4:30 pm-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 11/22, 12/25 & Easter.
Price: Dinner: $29.00 - $55.00
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DS, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood