Good, fun bar food with a heavy focus on sauces--everything is super saucy, so if you're into that, you'll love it. The open-air setup by the beach gives it a great vibe, and it's surprisingly family-friendly. I went with my teenage daughters and my 5-year-old, and it was perfect she could move around and be a kid without it feeling stressful. Awesome spot to watch a game, hang out, and grab some fun food. read more

We came here on our way back from San Diego as I heard that it was a place and family friendly. You order your food at the front and then it's delivered to your table. We ordered the rodeo nachos, bbq chicken salad and the tri tip sandwich. The rodeo nachos were alright with the pulled pork being the highlight. They were better than most nachos as almost every chip was topped. The bbq chicken salad was disappointing. The chicken was breaded and I thought didn't go well with the salad. The tri tip sandwich was ok. Some pieces were flavorful and moist while others a bit dry, but the fries were amazing! In order to get a drink you have to order from the bar and since there was only one person behind the bar the day I went there was a constant line and I didn't feel like waiting. I did see where if you're a Carlsbad resident they have 50% off local beer. read more

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We had such a fantastic family outing at PRK 101! This place is the perfect kid-friendly spot right in Carlsbad Village. The outdoor setup with picnic tables, open air, and plenty of sunshine made it feel like a relaxed backyard hangout by the beach--super casual and welcoming for little ones. The staff was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely great with kids. They made sure we had everything we needed and even chatted with our children, which made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. The food was delicious (love the tri-tip and shareable plates), the vibes were chill with that coastal-country mix, and there's tons of space for the kids to move around without feeling cramped. Highly recommend for families looking for good eats, sunshine, and top-notch service. We'll definitely be back! Food Service Ambiance read more

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Place was hoppin. Line dancing upstairs and a live band downstairs. One counter for beer and another line for food. Fish and chips were tasty. Lots of sauce choices for the wings. read more

PRK 101 - Wings - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Nice lovely atmosphere. The smash burger could have used more smash as it tasted more like a regular cheeseburger and the fries could be crispier. The surf Tacos had both the steak and lobster on each taco which was unique and would have preferred them to be seperate. Can use inKind for savings. read more

PRK 101 - Smash burger and Surf N Turf tacos - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Really bummed on the "smash burger", not at all what was advertised and seemed like it was just two frozen patties, definitely not a smash burger. They loaded it in mustard and called it a day. The surf & turf tacos were good though, and service was fine as well. We may give it another shot in the future with hopes of a better experience. read more

PRK 101 - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place has the potential to be so great. I love the atmosphere and the overall vibe of the place. Maybe they were short staffed last night which is possible (so I'll add an extra star for courtesy). They were out of so many drinks, seemed like every time we asked about something they were out. Went to use the restroom and they were not in clean condition, no soap and no paper towels. I hope the employees have a different restroom they use where they're actually able to wash their hands. We would have loved to stay here longer but there wasn't much left to order and didn't want to risk having to use that bathroom again. read more

This restaurant tries to be a lot of things to a lot of different people and it mostly succeeds. It's located in downtown Carlsbad and attracts all types of guests: tourists, families with little kids, people with their dogs, guys and their drinking buddies, gals and their girlfriends, even, possibly, that rarest sight of all, cougars in the daytime. Basically, everybody. There's a huge screen in the main outdoor seating area for sports watching. There's a fire pit. The deck upstairs is exclusively for adults (definitely more drinking than eating takes place up here, but you can eat, too). There's live music at times. And even line dancing, apparently. What about SCUBA classes? What time are the Lamaze classes for expectant mothers? You wait to be seated and then you are on your own. You order all of your food and drinks at the bar and then it's all brought out to you. You get your own water from a giant water jug at the bar. Looking for salt or pepper? Good luck. There is none on the tables and there are no servers here. Just the folks who bring your food. Everyone orders the enormous fresh pretzel with mustard and a strange gooey cheese dip for an appetizer and I can recommend it. Of course, ours was brought with our entrees instead of as an actual appetizer, which is a restaurant fail. Don't bother letting your server know this because he/she doesn't exist. The menu leans heavily toward BBQ--because, why not?--but I would strongly recommend getting something else. The pulled pork was tender but basically flavorless (and don't even think about trying that wannabe ketchup BBQ sauce on the side). The jalapeño cheddar sausage was milder than baby food. The mac and cheese looked great but had zero seasoning. In fairness , the baked beans were fantastic. Apparently, not only is there no salt or pepper on the tables, there is none in the kitchen, either. The Tri-Tip tacos were very nice. You get three with your order. The Hot Honey Margarita tasted like a nice margarita. It supposedly had peach and hot honey syrup in it but I wouldn't bet on it. Apparently, you can also order lobster rolls from the little side restaurant just outside the entrance because every good BBQ joint should offer lobster, too. If you're coming to watch baseball or UFC, have beers with the bros, eat non-offensive food in the sun with your kids and dogs, or catch up with your girlfriends, this is a solid choice. Order beers, nachos, and pretzels and bring your own salt and pepper shakers. Stick with the basics. If you're coming for BBQ or serious cooking, or if you're a crazy person and believe an appetizer should arrive before the entree, go directly to jail and do not pass Go. Honestly, I really wanted to like their BBQ, especially at these prices. At least we tried. P. S. I wouldn't know for sure but this doesn't seem like ideal hunting grounds for cougars. read more

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Came here to watch the Super Bowl. It's a sports bar across the street from the beach in Carlsbad Village, a great location. They have one massive big screen TV outside and smaller ones throughout the restaurant. Seating is shared tables inside and outside with a couple of couch seats. They also have an upstairs and a downstairs Food was typical bar food, but good and reasonably priced. Serve was okay considering how busy they were that day. Maybe it was just because of the Super Bowl but it had a very young clientele, like a bunch of 20 year olds. read more

While visiting the Carlsbad area, my husband, daughter, her friend, and I stopped by Prk 101 to watch a football game. The venue offers several seating options, outdoor tables downstairs, an upstairs patio, and indoor dining. We chose to sit upstairs, where there were both fire-pit lounges and regular high and low-top tables. TV screens were visible from every angle, and the overall atmosphere was lively and full of fans sporting their favorite team jerseys. It was definitely the energetic sports vibe we were hoping for. We all ordered drinks and food at the upstairs bar. Unfortunately, they were out of many beers on tap. We ended up getting Micheladas, an Estrella Jalisco, and a Moscow Mule. For food, we ordered the Cowboy Cavier, a pretzel, and smoked wings in both lemon pepper and sweet Thai chili. The food arrived fairly quickly. The pretzel was supposed to also come with cheese sauce, but we were told it wasn't ready. When the cheese sauce still didn't arrive, I asked another server, who immediately went and grabbed the sauce for us. The Cowboy Cavier was good but could have used a bit more flavor. The wings had a nice smoky taste, but the lemon pepper seasoning was barely noticeable. Overall, the atmosphere was exactly what we wanted but the limited beer selection especially during a game day was a bit disappointing. read more

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Came here for a random Sunday night as I was in the area and heard some things about this spot. Definitely a very fun spot to be at with an upstairs area and a nice outdoor patio. Seating was a little weird but could have been the timing. We were sat down but then told to order drinks at the bar which was perfectly fine but when we got up to do that, we came back to see our seats were taken. Wasn't the biggest issue but surely not expecting. This is a Buffalo bills fan bar so took some photos of their specialties and there even is a can of beer that is super cheap and many people were getting cause of it. Didn't have any food so not sure how that is but selection of drinks were good. read more

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Park 101, Carlsbad had a special advertised event, Comedy Night!! It was supposed to be 730 to 930. I got there early before the start time at 7:30. They took a vote by who screamed louder (Ya, are you kidding me) padre fans because the Padres game was on their TV OR the people who were there for Comedy night. Again, are you kidding me screaming to vote!!!! They decided to start comedy night late, their special event, because the Padres game was on. What?? I left at 8:30 and it hadn't started a whole hour later!!!! What terrible customer service!!! read more

saw this place driving by, looked super but lacked very basic restaurant necessities. Waited about 5 mins for a host at the front. Were told upstairs was closing when they close at 2 am and it was not even 9 pm.... Host walked us over to a dirty table where she told us we had to order everything through the bar. There are no servers. The menu is very limited. They also add a 5% "living wage fee" on every bill unless you request it to be removed. Bar tenders have an awful attitude and a heavy hand. I've worked in the restaurant industry for a long time and this place met little to none of my expectations. $85 for two meals and two drinks with bad service. Place is cool for photos and nothing more. read more

PRK 101 - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating, seemed to have a nice vibe with the staff, TV's with sports on etc. My husband and I both got the Tri Tip Arugula salad. It was an impressive salad with three large slices of tri tip. The meat was tender but still required a knife and all they had was butter knives. We asked for a steak knife, our server said they didn't have any... we thought that was odd. Had iced tea, no refill or offer to refill. After a bit we asked for our bill, to which she handed us the automated payment method with no breakdown of our order. I remembered the cost of what we ordered and with tax I'm confident that it was accurate but would still appreciate the bill. Server was nice enough but the service wasn't all that. read more

Noisy for happy hour but the food was great. We had a private party on the balcony and all went well. Recommended, but parking is very difficult. read more

PRK 101 - Onion Tumble Weed - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Food is delicious and seasons perfectly! The atmosphere is so relaxing and family friendly. Feels like you're hanging out in the backyard. PLUS you can see the ocean from the top deck. Our server/bar tender was very friendly and helpful with the menu. We will absolutely be back.. and with our puppy read more

PRK 101 - Breakfast Tri Tip Cali Burrito and Smoked Tri - Tip Tacos - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I believe in second chances... but after coming back here, I believe in trusting my first instincts even more. The food was still bad. The staff was still not good. The only thing that's improved is my ability to make bad decisions. And of course, the owner still responds to bad Yelp reviews like it's a full-time job, maybe focus that energy on the kitchen and staff instead? read more

Weird new concept they have. Can't order food at the bar and have to go to outside of the restaurant to order now? Lol I get the lobster place closed and you are trying to utilize space but quite possibly the most inconvenient thing ever. read more

I had been eager to try this place, but unfortunately it fell far short of my expectations. The patio where I planned to sit was dirty, with trash scattered across the floor; when I asked the cashier to clean my table she wiped it down, but not thoroughly, and the trash on the ground was never swept up. The restrooms were also unclean and lacked basic supplies like toilet paper, which made using them unpleasant. When I asked for hot sauce, the only option was Cholula, but the bottle looked off -- white residue inside like it was spoiling -- so I didn't feel comfortable using it. On top of all this, the manager was sitting at a table inside the establishment and I wondered why the place was in such disarray with him just sitting there! Overall, the experience felt neglected and poorly managed; this spot needs a complete reinvention and a staff who take pride in their work. Adrian S. read more

Love the vibes and the food, but the service sucks. We have been here a few times and they recently changed their ordering system. You have to go outside of the restaurant to a walk up window, stand in line on the sidewalk next to the busy street instead of just ordering at one of the two bars inside. It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen for a sit down restaurant. I feel sorry for the wait staff. All night long people are looking at them like they are crazy when they tell patrons how to order food. I won't be waiting in this line again and I'm sure many others feel the same way so I can't imagine they won't take a financial hit. Hopefully they will come to their senses and go back to the old system. read more

PRK 101 - Why would you make customers leave to order??? - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'd put 0 stars but it won't allow that. These dumbasses started making every person who sits at a table or barstool walk their asses to the exterior of the establishment to order food, in turn making it horrible for any customer's experience as well as the bartender's. They also first took away servers for the tables and put them in the little shack. Doing this, overall, diminishes any chance for bartenders and servers to make any decent tips due to their pricepoints being cut due to them being unable to sell food to customers. Extremely incompetent management/owner decision. Actual room temperature iq decision. I'm trying to imagine people sitting around a table agreeing in consensus to this call. Actual 21st trisomy shit. Abhorrent and erroneous! Clearly this place cares about profit over actual working-class people who have lives and bills to pay. Management/ownership should overturn this as soon as possible. Nasty work. read more

Really loved the open space and lively ambiance during the brunch hours up until happy hour. Me and my girl ended up ordering the Tri tip burrito which I highly recommend. The Tri tip tacos were a bit dry & lacked a tad more flavor. Servers were friendly and welcoming. read more

PRK 101 - Tri tip Tri Tip Cali Burrito Smoked Tri - Tip Tacos - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a fun place to come catch a game and enjoy the day. There is a large outdoor area that is good for dogs and kids. We tried the wings ( some of the beat we have had in years!) The tritip sandwich, and some of the lobster tacos. The surf and turf tacos were very delicious. All in all I would definitely recommend stopping in for a bit and a drink. Keep in mind parking can be difficult in these area but there is another lot if you circle the block. read more

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Not sure why this place doesn't have better ratings. The food here is great!! For a place people come to to get drinks, the food is an added bonus! Everything everyone had was delicious! Highly recommend the nachos. They were a bit addictive. The ambiance is perfect. If you're going with a big group I recommend calling ahead and asking to reserve the fire pit. It's like hosting a party at someone else's place. Service is wonderful and everyone there is kind and accommodating. Highly recommend!! read more

PRK 101 - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Awful place, bad attitude bartenders which shows in the crappy service, drinks are not good, people just mailing it in. Yes, they have tv's but the experience is terrible due to the service. Also, food options suck. Not a good place to hang out. read more

The food I can forgive since mediocre food is not uncommon but here you pay a premium for under seasoned bar food with terrible service. Our server rolled her eyes at least 3 times while taking our orders. After being MIA for our meal she handed me a card reader and no itemized receipt. Since we were dining with a group, I stupidly payed without asking for one. Turns out, not only do they add a 20% charge for a 5 person group, they also tack on a 5% surcharge. buried somewhere between the warning of eating undercooked food they say it's a "voluntary" fee that can be removed if you happen to know about it ahead of time. Since they're added fees and not gratuity, you also get to pay extra tax on them. This place is a scam. read more

Honestly some of the best wings I've had as of recent. I was pleasantly surprised! This is a great spot to come for happy hour. Great selection of drinks and Monday is 50% of drinks for locals! read more

PRK 101 - Smoked Wings - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Always looks really cool driving by, lot of people, games on the big screen, upper level looks fun. Lungs aren't allowed upstairs, no biggie. Got the rodeo barrel nachos. "Steer" clear of this $25 cow pie, it is beyond basic. Chips are very cheap, could've been good with cantina style or fresh made, but these are the dollar store tortilla chips. Meat is good, but overpowered by the "cowboy caviar" which is a mixture of beans, corn, either cottage cheese or queso fresco, nacho cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños. That's it. Unappetizing. Margarita with ungraded tequila still tastes watered down, a cut water would have been better. First and last visit. read more

PRK 101 - Rodeo barrel nachos, a dud - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Busy. Busy. Busy. If anyone doesn't like crowds, this is not the place to be. Fun place but definitely not enough table/chairs for the amount of people they let in. Line at the bar took about 10-15 minutes. Looked around for a spot, but no luck. Went upstairs even more crowded. Would like to try again some time hopefully better chances at having a seat. Drinks were good. read more

PRK 101 - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Park 101 is a great spot for food, drinks, and catching Sunday football! Ok, the food - The Rodeo Barrel Nachos are an absolute must-get. They're loaded with melty cheese, cotija cheese, and pulled pork. These nachos are on another level. Don't forget to take a "reveal" video of them as the barrel is lifted off the top. Then the smoked wings are some of the best in North County. Good wings are tough to find these days, especially with many places cutting back or taking them off the menu entirely (looking at you, Tower 13!). The vibe is great for Sunday football, with a HUGE TV and a fun crowd. The day we went, the service was slow. There was only one server for the entire place, which meant we had to go up to the bar to order. Overall, we'll be back back for the food and the football. read more

We were here celebrating a close friend's 30th birthday and ended up having the night cut short in a really disappointing way. One person in our group tripped going up the stairs, and another discreetly got sick in the bathroom--not ideal, but nothing dramatic or disruptive happened at our table. An employee who was in the bathroom (not cleaning or helping) apparently overheard and later told us the entire group could no longer be served due to "liability." At that point, most of us were drinking water and had ordered food to help anyone who needed it. We were trying to be responsible, and no one was being loud, disorderly, or causing issues. We understand the need to follow policy, but this felt like a judgment call based on assumptions and private moments, not actual public behavior. The lack of discretion and the way it was handled left us embarrassed and disappointed. Definitely not the way you want to remember someone's milestone birthday. read more

It was better when they had servers take your order at your table. Having to go to the front and stand in line to order food is lame.

I come here with friends often and its a great spot in Carlsbad if you're looking for a lively atmosphere! Great drinks as well! I get the watermelon mule read more

I recently visited Park 101 and ordered the tri-tip from the BBQ section of the menu. Unfortunately, it came out looking more like roast beef or prime rib--definitely not smoked--and it seemed like they were trying to present it as brisket, but it just didn't deliver. The flavor was really lacking, and overall it was pretty disappointing. I also ordered the cowboy caviar, which was served cold but had very little flavor and wasn't much better. Service was another downside--our waitress was missing for long stretches and didn't offer refills. They advertise that their meats are smoked, but the tri-tip had no smoked flavor at all. Having spent time in Texas and Oklahoma trying real BBQ in the past year, this felt more like it had been cooked in an oven than a smoker. I did mention my concerns to the manager, who was very polite and offered to bring me something else, which I appreciated. On a positive note, Park 101 has a cool vibe and lots of TVs if you're looking for a spot to grab drinks and catch a game. But if you're coming strictly for the BBQ or the food, I wouldn't recommend it. Like many SoCal restaurants this place seems to exist as way to sell drinks rather than focusing in on the menu. Also, the food is pretty expensive for what they are serving. read more

The atmosphere was fun for watching a game or drinking beer with the gang, but honestly the food was under seasoned, cold and underwhelming. If you go here, just drink and watch the game and you'll have a good time. Order food and you'll be disappointed. read more

I have been here on my own a few times. This was the first with a group. We got lucky finding a table big enough for the group. Only negative is the group was " Cold " (( I mean, cold for San Diego )) and none of the heaters were working. The food we ordered was good. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken sandwich (( called The Chick )) as well as the French fries. Most of the groups went with the PRK101 Burger and they all said it was very good. The upstairs seating was closed off which was disappointing, but it is what it is. Ordering at the bar was easy enough, the staff were all friendly. It's a cool spot to hang and watch the game. read more

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I hate to be that person that says if I could leave no stars I so would, but unfortunately I have to be. We went for super bowl Sunday with my friends, we got in line and everything was looking good. Once we got to the front of the hostess stand they asked for ID's, so I pulled my Real ID out. They see my friend's ID & kept mine for a little. Amaya, asked a customer if he thought my real ID was real or fake the customer walked away and she gave me my id back. we waited for another 5-8 min hoping to get in before the half time show and we didn't, we didn't mind since we could see it from outside. My friend asked if anything was wrong and if we could go in & Amaya said "they think her ID is fake" "her" according to mine. I said nicely, you can check the DMV website & see that my real ID is one of the newest one. I just got mine at the end of last year. She takes my ID again & finally asks the security guard if i'm able to come in or not. He proceeds to say "you guys can't be doing this", what I got from that is that this wasn't a first time occurrence. read more

Very cool spot in Carlsbad. I liked the open concept and the fact that they had two floors. The service was really quick and the drinks were refreshing. I liked that they had a wide variety of food on their menu and the Trap Shack was just right outside of the space. They had a large projector screen on the bottom floor and I'm sure it gets busy and fun during sporting games. They also had corn hole available to play. The seating was picnic style but there were a few round tables with fire pits, which would be so nice if it was an evening or just a colder day. Great spot to hang out and grab drinks! It's also kid friendly. read more

Ok, first? Alicia the manager is awesome! So personable and a wonderful part of this place! She listened to us and gave us a birthday beer to make our evening great (which hadn't been up to that point) for my friends 65tj birthday! Will definitely be back! We were bummed we missed the smash burger night, taco Tuesday night and line dancing night? Next year I will be there to do it all!!! read more

Been here a number of times. It's a good casual spot--set up well for larger groups, sports games, kids, and dogs. Food is decent. Two recent experiences rubbed me the wrong way: At the bar, they just flip the card reader around with the total. There's no way to review the itemized bill before signing, so I only found out afterward that instead of the $16 Wednesday burger-and-beer special, I was charged $28. On the payment screen, the first option is a 30% tip, with amounts listed in descending order. For a place where you wait in line to order and bus your own table, that feels misleading and excessive. read more