Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice…read moresurprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made.

Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was…read morevery accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

I was staying in town for work and was looking for lunch to be delivered before heading out for the…read moreentire day. Poké was calling my name and Poki Poki was highly rated for delivery as well as being reasonably priced. I went with a "regular" sized "bowl" and WHAT?! I got a massive takeout box filled to the brim! Believe me, I'm not complaining but I was pleasantly surprised. I had a few add ons to my bowl, but overall it was about $23 which was just fine for the quality and the quantity of food. In my bowl I got spicy tuna, cucumber, spicy crab, avocado, salmon, spicy mayo, over white rice. Everything was absolutely delicious and the spicy tuna and spicy mayo was the perfect little kick! All the components tasted super fresh and it was the perfect "bowl" overall. Filling and tasty while still being refreshing. I also got one of their Vietnamese iced coffees and WHEEWWW tread lightly. It was absolutely phenomenal but I was bouncing off the walls. Granted, I needed that for the long day I had ahead, but sometimes that can be too much. 10/10 do recommend though. A little bummed I'm not a local resident because Poki Poki would see me weekly!

Came in late night after a game while charging my car. Great decision. The poke bowl was delicious…read more Only thing to suggest is a smaller size. The small size was a little too much. Love the options and the tea menu! Service was great. The vibe was a little stale, there was no music on and it felt like if you ate inside, your conversations would have been listened to and that felt kind of weird.

"I had the pleasure of visiting Felix's Barbecue and, to my surprise, I got to meet Felix himself…read more Not only was the Everything Omelet I had absolutely delicious, but the entire experience was inspiring. Felix's passion and warmth are reflected in the atmosphere and the staff's top-notch service. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or barbecue, you'll leave full--both in stomach and spirit. I highly recommend this gem!"

Love Felix's! I'm so glad I found this place, as I moves from LA to Oceanside and was craving soul…read morefood. Don't go to Destinantion Smokehouse!!!

Highly recommend!!!…read more We left no crumbs. The food was fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki came out sizzling hot, we love it when food comes out hot! The crunch shrimp roll was fresh and delicious. We asked for the vegetable potstickers fried rather than steamed, super delicious! Our kids loved the character bao buns with chocolate inside. The atmosphere was relaxing but not too quiet. They played rnb music inside that we could hear from the outdoor patio. Service was professional and attentive. We will be returning!

Was here a few weeks ago and my husband ate at the restaurant and got a few things to-go for us at…read morehome. The order was completely incorrect. I ordered the garden ramen noodles and I got a chicken ramen instead, wrong broth and everything, and the other ramen had tofu in it when we asked not to, and a few other things that were incorrect. The kaarage chicken they gave us were 3 small pieces, not a full order like we asked. My husband called and told them that they got the order wrong, the person on the line said to call tomorrow to get the charges reverse by their manager, so my husband did that. It's been nearly 4 weeks, those charges are still not reversed, no refund like they claimed on the phone. We used to love coming to this place, but how sketchy they are with money grabbing and not refunding people is a new level of low.

This small spot specializes in poke and tacos and a bunch of other interesting, mainly seafood…read moreitems, which make me want to return. That is always a good sign. The poke here is excellent. The poke sampler gives you three separate pokes (we had to double up on one of the pokes because they ran out of the third). This is a delicious dish. It comes with some very good seaweed salad and a scoop of rather dry rice. But for poke fans, this is a winner. We also tried the taco combo which gives you three separate tacos. We went with fish, shrimp, and potato, and the potato was the clear winner, by far. While we enjoyed all the tacos, and you can tell these use quality ingredients here, they were basically street size. For the price, I cannot recommend the combo. They have many interesting beers on tap and a good selection of unique wines. I have had the Shoots Japanese lager before and it is a good one. I went with a dark Mexican lager this time and loved it. This is primarily an outdoor seating place. Order at the counter and grab a seat. Get the poke.

Great little spot! Service was good, staff was friendly and the space was clean and well managed…read more We tried the spicy albacore with seaweed salad (Excellent) and the taco combo. We liked the pork and pescaderos tacos the best. We would highly recommend this spot!

I absolutely love this place. I haven't tried a ton of their menu items but of the things I have…read moretried, everything has been delicious!! The restaurant and patio are absolutely beautiful and very classy and the service is always top notch. I ordered iced tea, the tomato soup (omg so good!!) the local market salad and my 4 year old had the buttered noodles. She ate it all so I count that as a win! This salad is crave-able. It is so delicious and everything tastes so fresh. It always has the perfect amount of dressing also. I really want to try other things but I just can't get away from ordering this salad.

Love the location and the quaint feeling inside. If you're coming on a Friday or Saturday be sure…read moreto get a reservation because it's packed. The food was phenomenal, I had the Chilean Sea Bass and my husband had the Cioppino. We started with breaded Asparagus spears and Old Fashioned's. Probably the best sea bass I have ever had, cooked to perfection. If you forgot to grab a reservation, it's worth the wait. We will be back.

Here for my Anniversary in Carlsbad and searched on Groupon for any deals by the beach. I was…read morepleasantly surprised when I found this place. I had seen a TikTok for it and said "it must be meant". Lol We ordered appetizers Bruschettone & half dozen oysters. Both were delicious and fresh. For dinner we ordered Lasagna Napoletane 10/10! Husband devoured it. I ordered the Calzone con Salsiccia 10/10! It was huge and delicious. I also ordered a mudslide and I could've ordered more but I wanted to see the sunset ;) Would I come again? Absolutely and hopefully sooner than later. Our server Nick was friendly, talkative we love a good convo. Come try. Next time I'm gonna try Pizza and Pasta. :)

Delicious artisan pizza, with perfectly chewy yet thin crust. Carpaccio and Caesar salad appetizers…read morewere modest in size, tasty, well prepared and presented. We sat at the bar during happy hour and enjoyed fast, attentive service. House wine is a very nice choice, and the selection of draft beers more than sufficient. Cicciotti's is a relaxed environment, nicely decorated, and perfectly unpretentious. We dine here regularly...delicious cuisine, expertly prepared, promptly served, and alway friendly staff.

We had a great time. Thank goodness for the kid meals. The precooked wings were delicious and I ate…read morequite a bit of the oyster mushrooms. My meat loving son did most of the cooking. You definitely should try to get a group of 6 to get the front booths.

Oceanside Sonu KBBQ never disappoints. The service is outstanding as always, the entire staff is…read morefriendly, attentive, and always ready to help whenever you need anything. On top of that, the food quality is amazing. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Such a great dining experience overall. Highly recommend!

Mi Asador is an absolute hidden gem. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the pride and care…read morethat goes into everything they do. It's a true family-style operation--one owner personally takes your order while the other is in the kitchen cooking everything fresh, and you can taste that attention to detail in every bite. The food is outstanding--full of flavor, generous portions, and very reasonably priced. It's the kind of place where you know you're getting authentic, homemade quality, not something rushed or generic. On top of that, the service is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is clean and well-kept. It's rare to find a spot that checks all the boxes like this. If you're anywhere nearby and even thinking about Mexican food--do yourself a favor and come try Mi Asador. You'll be glad you did!

Haven't been back here in a long time. We stopped coming when one time we noticed the burrito…read moresizes were half the size they used to be and they removed the salsa bar (this was post COVID). Since then we've been visiting other burrito places, but decided to give them another shot. We were pleasantly surprised to see things were "back to normal". Burritos were big again and the salsa bar was back. Chips were no longer free (I remember they used to be a long time ago), but no biggie. We were just picked up to-go. The burritos were good. Not great, necessarily, but good and the prices are some of the best around. They have a ton of options, and lots of drinks, including beer. We were just picking up, and it was a very hot day. The restaurant didn't have any air-conditioning so it was quite warm inside. Most people were eating outside. We'll be back again to try some other menu items given that their prices are generally pretty good.

I have been coming to Carlsbad for years and just discovered this spot. They have a rare combo of…read moreawesome actual coffee/pour overs as well as great flavored lattes. The pastries look amazing but did not try any. The owner was working today and was the nicest possible guy, the kind of person you want to root for to be successful! Check out dreamwave!

Stopped in today and had a great experience! I loved the big hot mess sandwich and will be coming…read moreback soon for more :) It's also so cute inside and the staff are all so friendly. I'm so happy this place opened up this year and is within walking distance to me!