Decent place for dinner and drinks. Beautiful sunset. Staff friendly. We were seated outside and noise level was average. We walked here as parking seemed challenging since this is on a main road read more

Dini's By The Sea - Great view - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Had a great experience at Dini's By The Sea in Carlsbad. The food was fresh and really well done, the seafood dishes especially stood out, and everything was presented nicely. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable. It is a bit on the pricey side, but you're definitely paying for that incredible ocean view. Sitting by the water while enjoying a good meal made it well worth it. I'd absolutely come back. read more

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This restaurant is at a nice location if you are able to get a table where you can watch the sunset. Unfortunately I wasn't seated at that location and it was not time for the sunset. I was there for a late lunch, around 2pm. The table we had was a booth in the back. The space between the table and the seat is quite tight and it was not the most comfortable. Luckily I am not a large person or I would not be able to fit. Although the seating we had was not ideal, we enjoyed the food very much. We ordered the following dishes: Steamer combo with added fettuccine (5/5): it was delicious. A good serving of clams and mussels served in a wine and garlic broth. Cheese and garlic bread comes with the meal. Blacken chicken with pasta (5/5). Also delicious. The pasta is slightly spicy but not too spicy. Just right. Service staff were friendly and efficient. read more

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This spot is just across the street from the beach and has indoor and patio seating. It's connected to the hotel so very conveniently located. Menu had plenty of options and everything we ordered was delicious. The oysters were fresh and yummy. My favorite was the pear and prosciutto flatbread. It was full of flavor and amazing!!! Service was quick and friendly. read more

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We stopped for a lunch by the ocean with our two dogs. They had a patio perfect for us where we could see the ocean. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We had calamari, Oysters Rockefeller and a French dip. We enjoyed everything only the French dip needed a harder roll, the hamburger bun was too soft. We'll be back. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Oysters Rockefeller - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great place to have a drink with a view! Across from the beach and enjoyed an espresso martini . Quick service and would definitely come back for food. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Espresso martini and margarita - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

For a Sunday brunch, this place was very open with lots of tables, though they had a hard time accommodating our group of 7 without blocking one of their many walkways. The food on the other hand sounded delicious on paper, but the execution was just meh. Everything lacked flavor. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Egg sandwich with potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a great place for a drink and some food. The ambiance is good and offers great views of the sunset. The nachos are a great price during happy hour. The bar is fun even if you are just stopping for a drink. Give it a try! read more

Great oceanfront spot!! Enjoy sitting on the patio and watch a great sunset. Delicious food and drinks and stay for the bar side after. Definitely will be back! read more

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Food was good, and services was great and great view of the sunset A little need of repairs, not to clean in the patio But I only only sayin it could use a clean up and paint But I didn't pick this place read more

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Dini's is our go-to beachside spot. It has its own parking, which is already a dream, and the ocean views are incredible. The happy hour is fab (get the nachos, but be careful .. they come out hot hot hot), and I love the blackened chicken salad. Or the salmon BLT. Honestly, it's all good. It's fun, it's beachy, it's local and it always hits the spot. read more

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Ambiance was on point, but nobody at our table enjoyed the food. We ordered a flatbread pizza, the crab stuffed avocado, clam chowder, and a burger...all were meh and none of us finished our plates or brought our leftovers homes read more

The clam chowder was the only thing we really enjoyed. Unfortunately, the fish was extremely hard and tasted off/fishy/ hard to the point that we were uncomfortable eating it. My husband only took one bite before deciding to order more chowder instead. We barely touched our meals, and later that night he ended up getting sick and was throwing up all night. Really disappointing experience, especially for a seafood restaurant. Tartar sauce also wasn't good and I love tartar sauce. Maybe check out the harbor fish cafe right up the street . read more

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Staff is warm and attentive, good restaurant and bar with outdoor seating viewing the ocean, patio is great for watching sunset. Eggs Benedict was good, the potatoes are flavorful and the feta cheese and green onions add great flavor read more

Dini's By The Sea - Eggs Benedict with potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Dini's is a classic gem in Carlsbad. The food is amazing. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Get there a little early and try to snag a patio seat for the best sunset in town. You won't be disappointed. read more

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My daughter's favorite spot. You can watch the sunset over the ocean. The food is good and the people are top notch. Great family style place. We are regulars here. read more

We've ended up here every time when visiting the area. The view, being right across from the ocean. Back patio has literally the best sunset view in town. Such chill, beachy community energy that it just feels right to be there. Anyway after three wonderful experiences, I decided I should leave a review. I even took photos to share with you all because yes it's that good. Okay so far we've always sat in the back patio and timed dinner with the sunset. Happy hour though is killer and ends at 6pm. So you can make both happen. Literally craved the same things every time, so figured why switch it up now! Ceviche, Clam Chowder, Steamed Bucket which is mussels, clams in this delicious broth with parsley and shallots. Placed underneath the shells is pasta and it comes with delicious garlic bread. My compliments to the kitchen... Then to end it all nice and sweet they have a lovely Crème Brulee... Menu says desserts are made in house. Can't say enough great things about this place and yes I'll continue to dine here, when we're in town. Might even try something new next time but that's just a might. read more

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The atmosphere, first off, is great. It was a bit cool outside, so we ate inside with a great view of the ocean. Started with Coconut Shrimp that was SO good - it came out very hot and very quick. Next, we went with the clam chowder and fish and chips. Both were excellent. We finished off with crème brûlée. We would definitely come back here. Also... Elijah, our server was enjoyable and attentive. read more

Awesome visit! Great food, great service, and great view. Large restaurant to accommodate the crowd. Food was served pretty fast. The clam chowder bread bowl and garlic bread was delicious. The classic Breakfast pick with egg whites, pancake, and potatoes was really good. Nothing bad about this place so go check it out. read more

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Highly recommend Crab Cake Benedict for brunch. Also their complimentary mini muffin basket rocks. Great food, great view and everything comes out extremely fast. read more

Popped in for a last min dinner on a Sunday night around 7, party of 2.5 While it wasn't crazy busy, it was pleasantly full for a Sunday night in the off season. We were greeted and seated right away and accommodated with a high chair as well. Came in for the clam chowder and some other goodies, perused the menu and the seafood looked delicious but was in the mood for a burger! Snagged a bowl and cup of fresh homemade chowder, it was nice and light, fresh veggies and although the cup was def more a tasting size, next time I'll opt for the bowl. They also offer a bread bowl. Decided on splitting the burger and while everything was fresh, I'll probably skip that next time and try some of the seafood options. The desserts were also made in house and while normally I am not a creme brulee kinda gal this one had strawberries and whipped cream which caught my eye and it did not disappoint! Come to find out when they make it, they boil a huge pot of vanilla and make the kitchen smell wonderful. That comment made me feel warm and cozy on top of the delicious fresh taste the dessert provided. The server was kind and knowledgeable and even welcomed us to the neighborhood! Can't wait to try more on the menu. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Crème brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Beautiful restaurant bar by the ocean. You can get a great view of the sunset. The bartender was quick in taking our orders and keeping our glasses full. They have their own house wine which I enjoyed. You also have to try there wings. Yum yum yum. I have been here a hand full of times and will return. They also provide parking in the back. You can also ride your bike and walk over if your near by. Pet friendly as well. They have a sitting seat in and outside for your convenience . read more

Dini's By The Sea - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

GREAT DIVE BAR...BEST SUNSET photo opps...love the Oysters Rockefeller...fun place very noisy & crowded! All the boxes checked..great service fun ambience great food! read more

The bartender Sarah at Dini's is the best. I had a yummy shrimp cocktail and loved my meal. Great happy hour.

We've eaten here previously and loved it so much we came back. We were ecstatic to see Dana again. Dini's is still as great as ever. The food and service are always top notch. On this visit, we enjoyed a Baja Fish Taco, a bowl of New England Chowder, some truffle fries and sweet potato fries. Everything was excellent and done to perfection! The fish taco is a meal unto itself with large pieces of cod. Both the truffle fries and sweet potato fries were also done perfectly and absolutely delicious. As usual, Dana was on top of things and did an outstanding job. The dining room at Dini's is really nice with a great ocean view, but we always love the locals vibe in the bar area, which also has an ocean view, and always dine there. If you haven't been to Dini's By The Sea, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

We came here for dinner with a party of 10, and I ordered the Blackened Chicken Pasta. When my food came, the portion was huge! I was craving pasta, and this was the only pasta dish on the menu. It would've been nice to see a seafood pasta option, especially since the restaurant is by the beach, but the chicken was amazing. It was a bit spicy but the server had warned me beforehand. The place was busy, but we had a great meal and a good time overall!!! Would high recommend. read more

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This place was packed! It has a dive bar on one side and restaurant on the other. You have to walk through the dive area part for the bathroom which is less than ideal for a family dinner not alright for an adult group. The price was good and the food was delicious - we all liked what we ordered. Oysters Rockefeller was the best thing we ordered! Highly recommend! The iconic iguana was to die for if you want a cold mixed drink. Ocean views too! read more

Dini's By The Sea - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I went here for the first time a few days ago and was very impressed with the experience. The service was excellent. Our server, Amanda, was prompt and super helpful. I was especially impressed with the catch of the day, Chilean sea bass. It was impeccably cooked and the sides were very fresh and flavorful. All around it was a great meal. I'd recommend Dini's to anyone who appreciates good seafood. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Chilean sea bass. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Always delicious food at Dini's. Courteous staff. We had an order of muscles = very fresh!, read more

Best seats here come with an ocean view. Perfect for watching sunset while enjoying drinks or appetizers with friends, a date or family. Friendly staff who can share recommendations to help you pick a meal or drink. I enjoyed the ahi poke tostadas with a margarita. The portions per dish are generous for 1-2 people to share. There are definitely cheaper places to eat and drink in the area but few come with the ocean view. A busy street is in front of the restaurant and the noise can interrupt your meal at times. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Ahi poke tostadas - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great bloody with a great view. Fantastic customer service. Will definitely be back. Will have to try the food, the oysters and shrimp cocktail looked great! read more

Dini's By The Sea - Patio drinks - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Absolutely great!!!! Was wanting a nice bread bowl clam chowder. I came on yelp and found Dinis. I don't understand how this place is under 5 stars. We were a large group they accommodated us. Very friendly great service. The food is fresh. Family friendly we will come back again and again. Thank you oh and that view!!!! Need I say more? read more

The food was excellent. Portions smaller than expected and "market price" higher than expected...but it was a very good meal! The view of the sunset was amazing. read more

Dini's By The Sea - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a really cute spot and I love that is across the street from the ocean. I've been here a handful of times and always had good service and food. The most recent time I ate here was Thanksgiving 2024. My server was so nice and they reserved me a cute spot out on the patio so I could see the ocean. Highly recommend! read more

Dini's By The Sea - Traditional Thanksgiving dinner: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, stuffing and cranberry sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here without reservations, had to wait, but it wasn't too bad and we scored an ocean view!! We got the coconut shrimp, I liked them, my gf thought they were ok (but she's also just starting to eat fish). I got the salmon with extra veggies and she got the blackened chicken with pasta! I thought the salmon was pretty good, she thought her pasta was ok. Service was good! And the waitress was nice enough to split our check after I placed the order. read more

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First of all, I love Carlsbad! We visited this spot on New Year's Day with a couple of friends while vacationing, and it was the perfect way to kick off the new year. The location is fantastic, right across from the beach with ocean views. I can only imagine how incredible it would be on a clear day! The food was solid. We started our morning with bread bowl chowder, crab cakes, and Bloody Marys and everything was so yummy (I wish I had taken pics!). It really hit the spot after all the holiday indulgence (and hangover lol). Service was also pretty good for a busy holiday. Overall, great spot with great food, an amazing atmosphere, and even better views. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Went with the wife for our 35th wedding anniversary. The service was great, they even gave us a complimentary chocolate moose for desert. We ordered a flat bread pizza, a spice chicken sandwich and a portobellos mushroom sandwich. Very delicious. And we had a great view of the beach. We will go back if we out in the area. Thanks Dini's for making our anniversary special The Sandoval's read more

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We always love coming to Dini's, but Claire is the reason it's our go-to spot. She's incredibly friendly, attentive, and makes you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you sit down. She knows the menu well, gives great recommendations, and somehow balances being efficient without ever making you feel rushed. Service like hers turns a good meal into a great experience. Ask for Claire--you won't be disappointed! read more

Dini's By The Sea - Bloody Mary - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My friend and I came up from San Diego by the coaster try sea food by the sea. What a view the food is amazing my friend and I got the Salmon BLT with fries. I took the fries home since the sandwiches were so delicious. Everything was great until I had to use the restroom. I could barely fit my powerchair in there, my friend had to help get me out. That was the only downside otherwise great place.. part of an hotel and out looks for the beach is across Carlsbad Blvd. So plan on coming hungry. read more

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We did another visit and was not quite as dazzled this time. However, I will still give them the 5 stars because it remains to be a homey place to come to for a meal by the ocean with simple interior design. Our food ordered this time were avocado stuffed with krab and rocky shrimp (prezo great but flavor wasn't quite distinctive - dill sauce tasted curry-ish), the Cobb salad (good sized and good variety), buffalo chicken wings (attempted crispy but it was overdone - good sweet chili sauce) and a shrimp cocktail (their cocktail sauce was sooooo yummy; Enjoyed the horseradish in it). I still highly recommend this restaurant to all! read more

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