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Eureka!

4.0 (898 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Lunch special - blackened shrimp tacos.
Kathy S.

Was over in the area and decided to stop by for lunch with my mom, hadn't been in a few years. It was very busy, we sat inside since it was a little chilly outside. The woman who sat us was so nice and welcoming. Our server was Larissa and she was there quickly after we were seated, took our drink order and enthusiastically told us about the new lunch special menu with $13 meals. My mom had the grilled chicken club which was HUGE! I had the blackened shrimp tacos which were full of shrimp and delicious. Both came with fries. We highly recommend Eureka, especially their lunch specials.

Moscow mules
Susan P.

We are visiting from out of town and wanted to have a nice relaxing dinner after a 7 hour drive. This place fit the bill! Our server, Joey was so pleasant and attentive. I ordered the protein bowl with salmon and Joey recommended the blackened salmon on it, and it was wonderful! My husband ordered a Philly sandwich and he said it was comparable to the one he had in Philadelphia! They had a drink special of Moscow mules, and Joey explained how they were made actually different from other places more fresh ingredients. We were in! And they were great! Jenna the assistant manager walked around and checked on people to see how they were doing and I thought that was a nice addition to our great dining experience. The outside dining are was lovely with a beautiful fire pit. The food was wonderful, but the service was amazing! Thank you so much, Joey for your wonderful service and your happy disposition!

Tipsy Pig Old Fashioned
Ron M.

Great food, excellent service with such an awesome vibe - so fun and delicious. Sitting by the fire is amazing.

Fish tacos with pineapple salsa
Susan R.

My friend and I have been here for happy hour several times and the service is usually good ..buy if it's busy there might be a wait...I wanted to try something other than a burger so went with fish tacos..I don't know what I was expecting from a place that isn't Mexican but the fish was good however the salsa and slaw underneath were underwhelming..very tiny bits of pineapple ..the corn side which cost me 2 more dollars..was just ok...flavor was bland and it was cold. My friend went for the happy hour burger even though in the past she's been unhappy with how it's cooked. Tonight was no exception..she asked for medium well and it came out very pink..sent it back and the second time it was overdone...waitress explained they have an inexperienced cook...not impressed with our meal and I definitely won't be trying the tacos again...disappointing for a nice place located in Bressi ranch .Also want to mention it's pretty noisy inside...On a positive note we do really enjoy the house Merlot..very smooth and has notes of plum.

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Edward C.

Eureka very close to lego land and hotels nearby. Situated in a nice complex with outdoor and indoor seating. Large open space with plenty of tables to accommodate any party size. Service was very nice with our waitress who was very kind and easy person to talk . She was so cool and accommodating. Very pleased with service. The food was very good everyone in out party enjoyed the food. I ordered the bbq bacon burger well done patty and it was delicious and paired with their house fries was even better. My wife enjoyed her eureka burger and side of street corn. My daughter had their chicken bites and fries. She actually ate most of her chicken bites and shared them with our friend's kids. Which is a big plus as they can be a bit picky. All in all had a very good time and experience at eureka and the food was fantastic along with the service. Can definitely see us meeting here again as a group to enjoy the food and times here. Definitely recommend if you are in the area to check Eureka out.

.Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
David R.

I just wanted to write a short update to my review from last year. Their Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich is still my favorite anywhere, but I recently tried their Double Smash Burger (with added bacon) and it was delicious! I had mine with the onion rings instead of the fries and those were really crispy and also excellent. My wife tried the Fresno Fig Burger for the first time, and loved her dish as well. My wife also tried a seasonal drink special they had which was a Gingerbread Man Old Fashioned, and she found it surprisingly good. They even made the ice cube it it shaped like a Gingerbread Man which was a neat extra touch. We usually also lover their outdoor patio area when it's nice outside. It's very casual and is also dog friendly, and family friendly. Service is also still always excellent there!

Sloppy fingerling potatoes served to their customer

Normally eat at location. However, I had it delivered via Uber Eats. I ordered my regular order. The presentation was horrible and so disappointed I did speak with the manager and she apologized and said I would get a email gift card but never received it. I ordered the Fingerling potatoes that came as mash potatoes My burger was so sloppy it was a mess. My fingerling potatoes didn't have one whole potato. Normally I would praise them. However, they do not treat there to go orders with any kind of care. Very disappointed in such a high end establishment.

Rhondie B.

One of my new favorite places! I love it here... very open feeling inside, clean, and large tables for groups. The patio area has many tables with huge fire pits. The service was great. We were a party of 6 and everyone loved their meals. The variety of cocktails was amazing. Definitely will be back!

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Justin C.

I was craving burgers in North County and came with a big group of 8. We called ahead around 10 am to reserve a table same day at 12:00 pm and they had our table ready when we arrived - no wait. Service was great from the get-go. As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly by the two hostesses. Our server was attentive and efficient. She refilled our drinks without us asking and brought new water pitchers regularly. I ordered a BBQ Bacon burger ($18.50) which came with shoestring onions, bacon, cheddar, and beer bbq sauce and fries on the side. Burger was juicy and deliciously flavored although my bun was slightly soggy. Overall this was a solid burgers experience!

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KayAnna S.

Loved this place for years! They always have a great selection of cocktails, wines, and beer. During my recent visit I had the big island daiquiri and it was delectable! Not overly sweet but a great blend of rum and Ube. Couldn't ask for anything better. While I've always had great service here, our recent server was extremely kind and attentive. She also gave great recs! I ended up ordering the spicy chicken sandwich and my husband had the jalapeño egg burger. We did start out with their delicious truffle fries. They did pair the fries with their white truffle cheese sauce. It was a combo made in heaven. I really enjoyed my spicy chicken sandwich. Definitely wasn't too spicy or anything just pretty good. My husband was in love with his jalapeño egg burger. I have to say it was a great combo for a burger. I love going back to explore their delicious menu!

Made my bowl in to a wrap!  it was so good
Vicki A.

Updating this review and I'm still giving them 5 stars! The Great - The food was excellent. The Good - The cocktail selection and quality were also very good! The Bad - The server was very nice, but might have been new. We ordered a beer from our server, then several people asked if we wanted another beer. We said our server already took care of it. She disappeared for a long time. Eventually we got the beer, but that was odd. The Ugly - NA

Napa Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries
José D.

The truffle cheese fries (which I got as a side) ended up being the best part of the meal--super flavorful and definitely worth ordering on their own. Unfortunately, the Napa chicken sandwich was underwhelming. The chicken itself lacked flavor and the bread was so heavy it overpowered everything else. I also ordered sweet potato fries, but they came out way too dark and almost overcooked . Overall, the food was pretty mediocre. On the plus side, service was quick and they do have a solid variety of craft beers to choose from, which might make it a better spot for drinks than for the food.

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7 months ago

Great dinner and drinks! Even kid friendly with the small play area at the front. Recommend!

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We love eureka thank you Chris you're awesome. Ambiance and drinks were great. We enjoyed everything.

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The food is great here and waitresses are very kind and helpful. 10/10 I recommend this spot.

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Ask the Community - Eureka!

Do they offer veggie burgers?

Hi Aileen, we do offer a veggie beet burger patty that can be subbed in on any of our burgers set ups, thanks for asking!

Are you dog friendly?

Yes we are dog friendly out on our patio!

Do you have outdoor dining?

Yes we do!

Are there vegetarian options?

Hi Sara, We offer a variety of small plate, shareable items that are vegetarian including our… Read more

Is there outdoor seating durning the newest lockdown or is it just takeaway? And are alcoholic drinks takeaway as well?

I don't know about taking alcohol out but do know any kind of seating is not permitted with the new regional stay-at-home order.

Is this restaurant still open?

As far as I know they re-opened a couple of weeks ago.

Is this place kid friendly?

Yes, they have live music so it's loud and games outside for kids. The noise drowns out kid cries and we brought our 6 month old and 3 year old.

Does this place get pretty busy during a Saturday night?

Yes it can. I arrived on a Sat night at about 7:15 and there was a 45 minute wait for a table.

Is there a kids menu?

There is! Pretty standard burger, corn dog, quesadilla...

What days/times are happy hour?

They have one after 9 pm

Is there a lot of air traffic noise and jet fuel stink from the airport while sitting on the patio?

Definitely no odor but planes did fly overhead creating some noise. Not a big deal!

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Campfire - Baked Alaska

Campfire

4.3(3.1k reviews)
5.7 mi
$$$

We happened upon Campfire while visiting our kids and decided to stop in for dinner in Carlsbad…read more From the moment we sat down, we were warmly greeted by Kaden, who was both charming and helpful. He guided us through the menu and recommended ordering a variety of dishes to share from each category, which turned out to be a great suggestion. We started with the tomato appetizer, cornbread, and the standout dish of the night--the incredible head of broccoli. For our mains, our son and daughter-in-law shared the roasted chicken, while my husband and I shared the pork chop. Every dish was exceptional, but the broccoli truly stole the show--even my husband, who rarely eats vegetables, loved it. Kaden struck the perfect balance with his service--attentive without ever being overbearing--which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Pricey, dark and may have to work on their available ciders, but their food is top-notch! We came…read morehere as a walk-in. A reservation gets you a proper table. Walk-ins usually end up sitting at the communal high top tables. It isn't too bad but a tiny bit uncomfortable for people on the shorter side (like me). The ambiance is fine glamping style so you do want to be just a teeny bit dressed up. Dressing as if you were camping won't quite work in this restaurant. The servers are nice enough but the place is quite loud so you really have to yell to hear each other. My friend and I ordered a bunch of things to share. We got the tomato, the carrot, the broccoli, and the pork belly. I ordered one of their newer ciders but it tasted more like beer than a cider. Among the shareables, the broccoli (which is the most popular) was actually our least favorite. My friend's top choice was the tomato and mine was a very very close tie between the carrot and the pork belly. Those three dishes were unique, absolutely delicious, very different from each other and had a medley of different flavors. The broccoli unfortunately was too oily and felt heavy and single flavor dominant. It wasn't bad but I can't quite see why people aren't about the other clearly superior dishes. We didn't get dessert here because it didn't speak to us. Pricing wise, it is on the pricier side. I guess that is expected for Carlsbad and given who owns this restaurant. Parking is in the public parking lot behind the restaurant.

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Campfire - I have no idea what this was, but it has plantain.

I have no idea what this was, but it has plantain.

Campfire - Pork belly

Pork belly

Campfire - S'mores , love it!

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S'mores , love it!

Wildland - Malfadine

Wildland

4.0(463 reviews)
5.8 mi
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Long overdue review! We've been here about 4 times and had to share the food here is absolutely…read moreexcellent, the vibes are great, and every server we've encountered was just wonderful. We enjoy going to their other restaurants Campfire and Jeune et Jolie, but Wildland is the place to go for breakfast in Carlsbad. Try the breakfast sando and any of the pastries. Big shout out to Floor Manager, Jared who helped us during a very busy Mother's Day weekend when the line was just about out the door. After he realized we were there to order takeout, he took care of us at the bar and saved us from a very long wait. We really appreciated this and understood he was very busy, but still made time to give us a great experience. It reminds us why we love going to this group of restaurants. We saw him again today and when we mentioned we're interested in going to Lilo for our Anniversary, he gave us a quick tour of the dining area, which was nice to see. Thanks, Jared! We'll be back. soon!

What a beautiful restaurant! Had to try due to other yelp great food reviews!…read more Loved the farm to table concept~ sourced locally! The snap peas were yummy! The homemade sourdough was on point. Tried a couple of pizzas and pasta dishes. We were told that food would come out staggered. Pizzas would come first.... And they did. We came at 5 when the restaurant wasn't yet busy. Someone stopped by to box our pizza before all the food came out. I watched food dropped to other tables wondering why it was taking way too long more than 45 minutes... The pasta with sausage never came out... they boxed it and comped it but it was a little too late... Cocktails were pricey. Paid $17 for a coffee martini.... Wanted to try the fishbowl but at $75 I will go get a handle at a third of the price... Bonus dog friendly on outside dirt patio

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Wildland - Inside before the dinner crush

Inside before the dinner crush

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Guaciale pizza

Wildland - Sour dough bread starter, the best thing we ordered

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Sour dough bread starter, the best thing we ordered

American Heroes & Brew - Onion rings

American Heroes & Brew

4.6(446 reviews)
5.6 mi
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Seated immediately and our server was super cheerful and upbeat despite being pretty much the only…read moreone in the front of house during the lunch rush. Drink orders arrived fast and our order was taken soon after getting our drinks. I ordered the Tombstone which is their Western cheeseburger, Two 1/4 lb. patties, bacon, grilled onion, cheddar cheese, AHB BBQ Sauce, topped with onion rings on a brioche bun with a side of onion rings. The portions were huge and the burger was cooked perfectly. The onion rings were pretty standard for what you'd expect but were tasty and a big portion. Beer selection was great and we enjoyed our lunch here. Highly recommended!

If I was just rating the service, it would be 5 stars no question! But since there's food involved,…read moreI want to be honest. I was soooo excited about the Philly connection, as I'm very familiar with cheesesteaks having lived near Philly in a past life. Well, I was sorely disappointed. We were told that the bread is flown in daily from Philly. Well, I don't know where it's coming from because it's definitely not the same bread as what they normally use there. The sandwich and meat were dry and flavorless. Totally underwhelming unfortunately. So then we saw that they made key lime pie there too! Again, I was SUPER excited because key lime pie is my favorite dessert of all time. And again...disappointment. I took one glance and saw that it was light green in color and knew I was gonna be mad. Yall, Key lime pie is yellow. You should NEVER add food coloring. That's just gross and inaccurate. The texture and flavor were also off. Texturally it was way too thick and dense, which would have been fine if it actually tasted like key lime. But it was severely lacking in that tart key lime flavor that it's known for. I'd definitely go back because of the service and vibe. But I'll maybe try a burger and the cheesecake instead.

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Interoperability

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Onion rings

American Heroes & Brew - Outside patio

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Carlsbad Brewing Company

Carlsbad Brewing Company

4.1(314 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

To say I was blown away would be an understatement…read more Most breweries outsource their food (which is perfectly fine) or offer chips or popcorn or other light snacks. This place has a full blown menu with absolutely excellent food and an enormous beer and wine list (including tons of beers from other breweries). The food here is not "hey, you're at a brewery, the beer comes first" food. This food is absolutely legit. Bring your family. Bring your kids. I cannot say I am a patty melt expert but my patty melt (with bacon added) was, by far, the best patty melt I have ever had in my life. I could almost dream about it. It was an absolute enormous thing, and the patty was juicy and humongous and I loved every cheesy, bacony, meaty bite of it. Bring your snake jaws for this one. The sliders with bacon and cheese were also excellent. The buns were a step above normal buns but they definitely added to the meal. For the beer, I went with a flight of very heavy stouts and barrel-aged brews. I liked them all but the one from the bourbon barrel was magnificent and I also made sure my designated driver took the wheel on the way home. Some of these beers are quite powerful. I am not a dessert guy, or a root beer guy, but the root beer float was insane. It is a thing of beauty. Our service was wonderful and the interior decor of the restaurant was fun and interesting. Fantastic food. Very good beer. Plenty of free parking in the lot. I cannot believe I have never been here before. I hope to visit again soon.

Poor service. Quality was not good at all. We ordered the Caesar salad, mango fish tacos and the…read moreKobe sliders. Mind you we've been going to the Encinitas Ale House location for years and were hopeful that it was the same as what the staff told us in Encinitas. - it is not. This was so bad. I would never come back here again. Overcooked fried fish tacos, overdone French fries and Caesar like "salad in a bag". Our server was immediately not interested in us when we did not order alcohol and then never offered or refilled our water even one time. Big location. It was not packed so there was zero excuse for how bad it was.

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Carlsbad Brewing Company - Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream

Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream

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Root Beer Float

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