Beautiful sunset dinner spot. We had great service despite previous reviews that service was hit or miss. I really liked the charcuterie and fresh bread. The mains were good and fresh. Sit on the patio if you can. Heaters and protection from the elements made it a great spot to watch the sunset. read more

I'm disappointed to leave this review. I live five minutes away and have been to Chandler's numerous times and often during holidays when they serve special buffets. Today is Mother's Day, and my husband, one year old, and I had reservations for Mother's Day brunch at 8:45am. Mornings don't always go as planned with toddlers, so we arrived at 9am. The young hostess was very rude and let us know they can't seat us as the next wave of the brunch buffet is starting at 10:30am and that they're setting up for it. I pleaded and asked if we could eat really quickly and be in and out of there in 30 min. They harshly said no and were not understanding at all. I was pretty bummed they couldn't accommodate us, especially on Mother's Day when they could clearly see I was holding my toddler and we just wanted to get him fed. Unfortunately, due to their lack of customer service, we will not be retuning. I guess there's a reason no locals come and only hotel guests eat here. Very different vibe in customer service than the Alila Marea down the street which I would highly recommend instead for better service, views, and food. You guys lost some once-loyal, local customers! read more

Good afternoon. I am organizing a group get together and wondering if this place is good for very large parties and events? Also if certain people have allergies like dairy or specific foods in my group if we attend afternoon lunches can you accommodate their needs for their health? Do you also hold Happy Hour, people visiting that sing in your resturaunt or guitar players? reply to my comment so I can start organizing my get togethers with my groups and hope to go to your place during the near future especially during the summertime. It looks wonderful to see the sunset views with a meal and a nice special drink. Joanne Oceanside resident read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining came up in my Yelp search for a dog-friendly lunch spot in Carlsbad with a nice view. There was just one problem: a really bad review from seven years ago. And who wrote that cranky review? Me. Still, seven years is a long time, and they have a beautiful patio with a great ocean view, so I decided to give it another try. I'm glad I did. Service may have been painfully slow on my last visit, but this time our service was provided by Nathan and Eric, who were excellent. We ordered: * Chuck Brisket Cheeseburger (medium rare) - Smoked cheddar, beefsteak tomato, shredded iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, chipotle aioli. With French Fries. $25 * Baby Wedge Salad - Smoked Nueske bacon, heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese crumble, house ranch, Everything Bagel sprinkles, house ranch dressing, fresh dill. $17 * Iced Tea. $4 Our food arrived in about 15 minutes. The cheeseburger was cooked perfectly medium rare, and the fries were piping hot and tasty. The Baby Wedge Salad was good, though the dressing and blue cheese crumble were mild, so it didn't deliver the bold blue cheese flavor I expect from a great wedge salad. And our dog liked and appreciated the bowl of water she was served! A solid four stars for this visit. read more

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Great food nice service and beautiful beach trail !! Terrace dining and also indoor with alive relax music read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Ocean view from the terrace and my salmon dish ! - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Chandler's Oceanfront Dining is such a beautiful restaurant conjoined with Hilton's Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach Resort! This award-winning establishment features California Coastal Cuisine with menus that continue to evolve with innovation and craft. Stunning Pacific Ocean views are all around coupled with very professional, top-shelf service. Everyone we encountered were so genuine, thoughtful, and friendly. They really did a great job recognizing my recent birthday in an elegant and dignified fashion. We stayed at the resort for a couple of nights and the standout for me was their outdoor seating and firepits. The vibe is decidedly comfortable and welcoming. Their bar features an impressive menu of craft cocktails that we enjoyed. Particularly the "Cocoa Trace". For brunch I ordered the Chef's Omelet. When it was served, I noticed the eggs were more brown than yellow, but the delicious array of fillings made up for that. Particularly the generous amount of smoked ham and baby peppers. My wife ordered the Classic Benedict. Unfortunately, the whites were quite loose and far from set. The staff were very accommodating in a quick replacement with a croissant breakfast sandwich that was very tasty. I would not hesitate to dine here again, although your mileage may vary with the eggs... read more

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Unless youre staying at the hotel it is a bit confusing finding the entrance of this restaurant. Parking in the back is a bit compacted. The service was a bit lacking and bit confusing for seating when in between menus. The food we ordered was the brisket burger which was nice. The French dip was a disappointment, there was more cheese than meat. The view was the best part read more

While staying at the hotel, we had breakfast here and it did not disappoint. We had the crab cake Benedict and the smoked salmon and egg pizza. Both were good but we really loved the pizza! It was my wife's birthday and our server Janai brought us a desert with a candle. She was awesome and helped us with everything we needed. Great attitude as well. Behind the bar was Kyle and he made a great ice sea salt coffee drink for me and came by and talked to us for a little. Great food, nice ambiance and awesome customer service! read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Smoked Salmon & Egg Pizza - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Just downgraded my review from a 5 to a 3 after going back. Live music WAY too loud. Im driving home and still can't hear myself think. Dinner sucked even after he stopped playing because my hearing was blown out like a rock concert. My uncle was in from out of town and no one at the table could hear each other speaking. We asked to have it turned down and almost no effort was made to accommodate. Just a terrible experience that flipped one of my previously favorite places into- meh. read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Menu as of May 22, 2025 Note the abundance of non standard American diet Starch. Sweet potato, taro, plantain. - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Wonderful ambiance, excellent food and drink and friendly staff. Could not have asked for more on a Wednesday. The decor is both country, classy and seaside oriented depending on where you sit. Heated outdoor spaces and warm open indoor seating. Loved the short ribs and basque cheesecake. Highly recommended. read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Holiday decorations - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great outdoor seating with views of the pool and ocean, plenty of heaters and umbrellas if needed. Always welcoming staff that can offer suggestions on drinks or menu items. The last visit we had a couple of local beers on tap and some light happy hour appetizers. It is a great place for sunset watching. read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I didn't eat here, but I did have a Paloma and it was delicious! I'm a suckered for a tajin rim! Service was amazing, fast, and friendly. Ambiance was great. We sat outside on the patio with the bonfire and watching college sports basketball and the sunset read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Paloma - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This review is specific to the restaurant located at the Cape Rey hotel - and just like the hotel, this restaurant was amazing! Breakfast was had at their outdoor seating area since the weather was perfect during my stay. This section faces the ocean, so it was nice to have breakfast with the view. The breakfast tacos were delish! Service was very prompt and coffee was refilled! Also, enjoyed dinner in the outside area between the restaurant and pool - once again, service was very prompt and everything was delicious! read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Breakfast Tacos - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I don't know if this restaurant is under new management but a few months ago when I ordered breakfast French toast for my kids it would at least come with a few berries toppings however on today's visit, the dish was literally just a French toast. It was blah. There was no pizzazz or any form of attempt to make the dish appetizing. For $9, I expected a little more effort despite being a kids dish. We also ordered chocolate milk for the kids and it was terrible. They definitely used a powder packet and I think they didn't even attempt to fully mix the powder before serving it. It's best to order out and have it delivered to the hotel or venture out. read more

Very cosy, especially outdoor beachfront.... Great service and very tasty food! The best crab cakes Benedict that I ever had! Definitely look forward to be back!!!! read more

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1st thing, we were not told about the Pre Fixe Menu, and though we realize it was normal for a restaurant to have one on a pre holiday meal ( Christmas Eve) it would have been appreciated to know before. 2nd the hostess attempted to seat us outside on the patio saying, "you will be next to the portable heater." Inside tables appeared to be available and so we asked to be seated there, as we had made advance reservations and not mere walk-ins. 1st Course: Amuse Bouche, baby scallops on a Mache Salad 2nd Course: Fresh Poached Pear on Spinach leaf Salad with Golden Raisins, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, and Champagne Vinaigrette Main: Peking Duck over Celery Root Purée, Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Blueberry Demi Desert: Yule Log with Chocolate Genoise, Chantilly Cream, with Wild Berry Sauce The food was good, except for way under cooked baby carrots. Duck was okay, sliced a bit thick. The stars were the Celery Root Purée and Blueberry Demi and the Desert! Our server Amanda was pleasant and responsive to our requests. We would recommend this restaurant. read more

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Came in for brunch with a friend and his wife Sunday 7/20/25 and ended up having one of the better dining experiences I've had in North County. The view speaks for itself -- coastal, clean, and laid-back without trying too hard. The food? Solid across the board. They ordered the tuna poke bowl -- fresh, flavorful, and gone fast. I had the lobster hash, which hit every note I was hoping for. My buddy and I also split the burger just to try it, and we both agreed it was legit. Well-executed, fresh, and plated right. But what really stood out was the service. Amanda was our waitress and honestly, she brought a level of warmth, attention, and ease that you rarely see. Friendly without being fake, sharp without hovering -- just genuinely good at what she does. Super cool chick. The kind of energy that makes you want to come back. Highly recommend this spot if you want a relaxed, well-run place to enjoy the coast. read more

Went there last Sunday. Was there for A Birthday Celebration . They have this Brunch Menu which is only So-So. While the descriptions of each meal offered sounded wonderful, what came out was anything but. First let me say that our waiter was BAKED. He obviously had some fun before/during his shift. He disappeared multiple times, for much longer than average periods of times. Our drinks took a long time as well to come out. The food however, was well below average. From well overcooked Eggs Benedict's (I really should have returned them at first viewing), to pancakes that weren't even fluffy, looked anemic, and like they'd been through the wringer. The only thing that "looked" decent was the Salmon Flatbread, if only it tasted like it looked. With the reviews, We at least expected a decent meal, but we were sorely mistaken. This is a definite NO-GO place ever again. read more

Absolutely wonderful and accommodating wait staff. Delicious salads, relishes soup and a wonderful view. The bloody Mary's went down smoothly and I would recommend them! You can watch the sunset and it is so peaceful. If you are not a hotel guest you do have to pay for parking. read more

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During my stay at Cape Rey, I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Chandler's. It's attached to the hotel, but candidly it was the only restaurant around. My colleagues and I had dinner on the outdoor patio around 6:30pm on a Tuesday night. We had a prix fixe menu with up to 5 courses: appetizer, soup, salad, entree, and a dessert. Their sourdough boule with truffle bone marrow butter and pesto was out of this world. We had other appetizers passed around including brussels sprouts and plantains with guacamole. I didn't bother to try the other appetizers, because I couldn't get over how good the bread and truffle bone marrow butter was. The soup that came out was a tortilla soup, which was delicious. The salad wasn't memorable. I kind of picked at it so that I could make room for my entree of choice: the 8oz filet mignon. The steak was cooked to medium rare perfection, and I enjoyed its accroutrements. I chose the dark chocolate ganache for my dessert, and it was lovely and rich. Loved its crunchy feuilletine. The following day I had breakfast. I kept it simple and got a side order of toast and 1 egg any style. I asked for scrambled eggs, and honestly could've fooled me that it was just 1 egg. I felt like it was a decent sized scramble! Lastly, I had lunch later that same day. I ordered a wedge with grilled chicken. Although the salad was tasty, it was a bit heavy on the saltiness. Overall I would say that I liked the food at Chandler's, and the service was great. I've heard twice from two different colleagues that the lobster roll was bomb, so I'll have to try that for next time. read more

I came here for brunch last Sunday with a group of friends and it was a disaster! There were 10 of us, and the wait staff seemed overwhelmed by the size of our party. Each of us took our turn ordering, and the server went down the row in either side of the table (we didn't jump around). Food took forever to arrive, and when it was finally delivered to our table, our orders got mixed up, delivered to the wrong person. Many of us got each other's order by mistake. I ordered the crab cakes benedict with a side salad. I requested salad dressing on the side so I could control the amount of dressing. Sadly, I had the following issues with my dish: 1. The eggs were not poached correctly. They were a soft boil instead of having a runny yolk. 2. The 2 tiny crab cakes were inconsistently seasoned. Both were dry (over fried), but one was flavorless while the other was extremely salty. 3. I received no dressing for my salad. The mixed greens were also wilted and not fresh. 4. My dish was missing chives on top of the eggs (everyone else had chives on theirs). 5. The crab cakes were cold. Four of us ordered the crab cakes benedict and all 4 of us had issues with our dish. When we mentioned the eggs to the manager, she replaced the soft boiled eggs with the properly poached eggs, but they were delivered to us in a bowl with water. It would have been nice if they had drained the eggs. We appreciated the replacement though. We mentioned the inconsistent crab cakes, but there was no offer to fix them. For the ladies who did not order crab cakes, they also had problems with their dish. The lobster hash was cold. The French toast with a side of bacon was missing the bacon and the small maple syrup jar was nearly empty, there was barely enough. A carafe of coffee was delivered to the table, but there was a delay in bringing the creamer and sugar. The coffee was cold by the time the creamer and sugar arrived at the table. There was a delay in bringing out more hot coffee. Empty water glasses were never replenished. Overall, we received very poor service. Our main server was extremely rude. We had the impression that because we were a large party, the 20% gratuity was a guarantee and already included in our tab so the server simply did not care. She threw the bill on our table, rolled her eyes, and walked off. Well guess what?!?! I had the 20% gratuity removed. Large party or not, we're not paying 20% gratuity for crappy service! Here's a tip: Don't show up to work with an attitude if you expect good tip. Nothing is guaranteed. The food was bad and the service was even worse. It's such a shame, because the restaurant was beautiful and had a beautiful view of the beach. There is a parking garage that offers free parking for the first 2 hours, but if you dine at the restaurant, your parking ticket can be validated. Well they didn't validate our tickets. With all of the delays and endless waiting, we were at the restaurant for 3.5 hours! Instead of validating our tickets, they told us to hit the "help" button and someone at the front desk will open the gate. We pushed the button at least 10 times before they opened the gate. This was a dining nightmare! I expected more from what appeared to be a fine establishment. read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Jose was a delight. Great suggestions and service!! Lovely atmosphere with the fireplace and live music. The cheese board and beet salad was wonderful. read more

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My colleagues and I went to dinner Friday night and had the most amazing time. Jill was our server and she was just the most charming waiter I ever had!!!! She was do welcoming and definitely someone who loves her job and it shows!!!! She was a walking sunshine. Everyone on Friday night were very helpful and a joy to talk too. The sunset views were espectacular, the place is so well decorated, very clean. The food was delicious as well. Jill informed us that everything was locally resource from the ocean in front of us to the farms not far from there. How some specialty cocktails were created by their bartenders too. Her vibe was everything!!!! Specially after such a long workday for us. We loved her!!!! The next day, we decided to pick up coffee to have by the pool. The young lady on the front was great!!! We had such a lovely conversation with her. After some pool time, we decided to have brunch there as well. Total different vibe, night and day literally. A well mannered gentleman wearing a checkered white and red shirt came by asking if we have been greeted yet. We haven't, we had a small nice conversation with him. Our waiter was very dry, to the point, no personality. She bumped into my friend's grapefruit juice and got it all over the table, it happens was her response and the young guy who take care of that was extremely apologetic. Her attitude through my colleagues off, to the point they asked if they said something that might offend her. I let them know that not at all, she might be having one of those days or her personality might be like that. The food was delicious once again. read more

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We sat on the patio looking out at the ocean. Beautiful sunset. Calamari was a little chewy and portion was very small. Salad was average and the sea bass was awesome. Jill was an awesome server. Split our salad and entree. Kinda disappointed that they did acknowledge our 40th Anniversary. Advised them in advance that we were staying at the hotel and celebrating our special day. They gave a nice dessert for a birthday directly behind us. read more

I must change my review.. my niece frequently walks her dog & stops by Chandler's on the regular. She said that Jake is such a great dude & the other young gentleman need a good review as well. She got to talking to them & they are local boys & are solid humans. I think perhaps they were under staffed all the times I was there but my niece has nothing but rave reviews about the place. She's able to take her dog & the boys always ask if her dog needs water. Any place that is friendly to dogs & noticeably cares about them has my vote. read more

We stayed at the hotel where Chandler's is located, and our room included a $30 dining credit per day -- that's the main reason we ended up eating here two days in a row. We also had an American Express dining credit that helped bring down the bill even more. Otherwise, to be honest, we probably would've chosen to explore other restaurants in the area since there are quite a few better options nearby. Dinner: * Clam Chowder: 4/10 -- didn't enjoy it; the flavor fell flat. * Poke: 7/10 -- my husband really liked this one. * Kids Burger & Fries: 3/10 -- fries were great, but the burger itself was disappointing. Breakfast: * Classic Benedict: 8/10 -- my husband enjoyed it. * Breakfast Croissant Sandwich: 8/10 -- very tasty and satisfying. * Kids Eggs & Bacon: 7/10 -- solid, simple option for little ones. The view and the service were the highlights -- both excellent and worth mentioning. The staff was friendly, and the ocean view made the meal feel special. The food itself was decent but inconsistent overall. I'd rate our experience a 3.5 to 4 out of 5. A nice convenience when staying at the hotel, but not a must-visit on its own. read more

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Went during the day and the restaurant was almost empty. Lots of staff working and chatting but service was slow. Waited a long time for my "to go" order. Waitress was nice. read more

This has been the best meal we've ever had at a Hilton stay! From the service to the experience to the food, it has really been a highlight of our vacation. First off, my partner and I were (un)lucky enough to get pooped on by a bird during outdoor dining (a natural risk of a beachside environment, no fault on the restaurant whatsoever!). The response from the service team and the manager, Greg, was incredible! They took care of us well, shared some laughs, and were very considerate in remaking our food and making sure we were all good. Aside from that little accident, we had a warm welcome from the hostess Maya and absolutely attentive, wonderful service from our server Justin and Rigo - kind, patient, considerate, the list could go on! The food was delicious! The clam chowder and sourdough boule were a yummy start. We ordered the chuck brisket burger - crispy fries, nice char on the patty, and a tasty sauce. The cioppino had very nice portions of seafood and paired perfectly with the garlic bread. The spring spritz and sugar cookie cocktails were also lovely. With the beautiful view, great food, and lovely people, Chandler's makes Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach a must stay! read more

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining - Sourdough Boule and Clam Chowder - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Came here for a work dinner recently. Not too busy mid-week, great service, everyone was pleased with their entrees.

This place is extremely overpriced for the quality of food they provide. The service specifically the blond hostess up front is absolutely terrible. She seems totally bothered by smiling and greeting customer which is her main job. Did not even say goodbye to us as we passed her on our way out, was confused where to seat us ignored ours questions. This service for a restaurant inside of a fancy resort is unacceptable. I would fire her on the spot. She literally had one job ! Greet and seat the customers. The view and ambience is nice if you can get a table outside. In general I don't recommend this place. read more

Chandlers Restaurant at Cape Rey was a really pleasant surprise. For a restaurant attached to a hotel, the food and service were both great and exceeded my expectations. The bar was especially enjoyable--oceanfront, relaxing, and a perfect place to unwind with a drink. It was so convenient to be able to enjoy a quality meal and cocktail without having to travel far, which made the whole experience even better. read more

This restaurant has an ocean views, and has great potential. The restaurant was not busy at all, but it took 30 minutes to get our food. I ordered the fruit with the house made bread. Most of the fruit was not ripe and the house made bread was a cold piece of cake. I also ordered chilaquiles and it was just tortilla chips soaked in enchilada sauce. It was also lukewarm. My husband ordered the crab Benedict and the bread was burnt in the egg was well done. We were very disappointed as we drove over an hour to have brunch there. Our waiter was nice and the view was great so I gave it two stars. The food needs a serious overhaul. read more

Went here for our anniversary dinner while we stayed in the Hilton hotel where this restaurant is and loved the overall experience. Not cheap but worth it. Overall I would recommend this place if expense is not a thing for you. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: Food tastes great. We ordered a bunch if things and nothing tasted bad or below average. Service: Very sweet server and overall staff was very nice. Everything was quick and organized from the order to the delivery. Ambiance: Ocean facing dining and plenty of outdoor indoor seating with nice decor. Worth for a romantic dinner needs. Hygiene: No complaints at all. Everything was top notch. Price: We spend some $250+ that night and can say it is not average or reasonable. It about experience here. I would not go here every day but wouldn't mind being here on special occasions. read more

This restaurant has great potential but I was very disappointed. I went on a Saturday morning and they were not busy at all. It took 30 minutes for us to get our food. The fruit was not ripe and it came with house made bread which ended up being a piece of cold cake. My husbands toast was burnt and his poached egg was hard. My Chili quiles was soggy tortilla chips soaked in enchilada sauce. I do not recommend this place. read more

We live about a mile away from this place, and on a nice Sunday, decided to go hit it up - primarily because we'd read on Yelp about the incredible views. The first thing we discovered is that this is a hotel property - which usually means convenient for guests, but over priced. We decided to give it a shot anyways, and sat outside on the patio to soak in the sun and enjoy the view (which, btw, is spectacular). I ordered a beer while my wife ordered a chard, and decided to split a calamari appetizer (couldn't resist - love my squid!). The calamari arrived - definitely NOT your typically prepared California version - this had macadamia nuts and a very interesting (but tasty) dipping sauce. We liked it enough to finish it, definitely. Bottom line, while we can't comment on the meals, certainly the ambiance, the views, and at least the calamari make it worth checking out. read more

I ordered the French dip and it is the best I've ever had. I will have to come here on a more regular basis just to get it. I had it with truffle fries. It's a little pricey, but for oceanfront dining it was amazing!! read more

Chandler's is an amazing spot right in the heart of San Diego. The view is beautiful--you really can't beat it. The food was exceptional, and the service was just as impressive. We love this place and have been here many times, and it never disappoints. We'll definitely be back again. read more

Loved this place. Food quality amazing, ambiance amazing. Great date night place. Definitely an upscale place. A few kids but nothing major to ruin the date night. Outdoors rocked on 6/7/25. Shortrib best I've ever had. Mai tai needed a bit more agave though. read more

IGNORE THE 3.5 STAR RATING i havent left a review in years but this place was amazing! I can see how it can get really busy and people get frustrated with that, but we went on a sunday night for the wife's birthday. The blue fin tuna was the best I ever had (tostada and furiake encrusted steak). The calamari was good too, the crab cake was decent. We ate here twice - the sourdough, clam chowder and desserts are also amazing. Service was great! A nice gentleman with glasses and a beard. ty! read more

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Love the aesthetic of this oceanfront restaurant located on the Cape Rey Hilton Resort in Carlsbad. The service was impeccable. We were seated very quick from our 8:15 reservation. Hostess was very pleasant. Food presentation was amazing! Quality The Caesar salad had a little twist with all the mixed greens. I would prefer a traditional style. Overall experience superb! read more

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