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PRK 101

3.6 (830 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Wings
Kim S.

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.

Smash burger and Surf N Turf tacos
Albert L.

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.

Vanessa G.

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.

Smoked Tri - Tip Tacos. Lots of flavor. Good dish.
Craig W.

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.

Michaelada
Sharon E.

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.

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Jennifer H.

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.

Marlissa P.

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.

Onion Tumble Weed
Glo B.

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.

Breakfast Tri Tip Cali Burrito and Smoked Tri - Tip Tacos

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

Why would you make customers leave to order???

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.

Tri tip Tri Tip Cali Burrito Smoked Tri - Tip Tacos
Cris P.

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.

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Ask the Community - PRK 101

Are womens basketball games being played during March Madness?

That's going to be a solid NO! The manager said that at Park 101 they are only focusing on mens games.

Is it dog friendly?

Yes, it is!

Do they take reservstions?

Yes

Are the lobster tacos gluten free?

Are dogs allowed?

Yes on the lower level of park 101, they have a water bowl for pups and Astro turf

Is there only outdoor seating?

Yes, on both levels.

Y'all got Reuben?

I'm not sure if there's one on the normal menu or maybe they used to, but there is not currently a reuben. I believe you can find the current meny online on the website!

What time does the kitchen close? No one ever answers the phone

It closes at 9 - at least during the week. I haven’t been on there on the weekends yet. Hope that helps!

What time does happy hour start and end and what does it consist of?

Happy hour is Monday- Friday from 3-6 and consists of select beers, cocktails, and 1/2 off charcuterie boards

What beers are on tap?

They vary from week to week it seems. Had some nice locals on tap when I was last there.

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