Outdoor seating? Check! TV's? Check! Full Bar? Check! Rooftop patio? Check! Lunch with my newest clients, we both enjoy exploring and trying new things and places. There's plenty of options in the area but what caught our eye, Park101's decked out for the World Cup games. "Let's go!" Parking? No parking lot of its own. You'll look for street or if looping isnt your thing, parking is available in the plaza across the street. What's the 411? Park101 is an order and pay at counter first. You'll get a number, find a seat and they'll bring the food to you. They have a nice courtyard. Plenty of TV's. We got in just before 3pm on a Tuesday and we had pretty much any table to choose from. We grabbed a seat in the shade and after 4 rounds of drinks and a 96 minutes of World Cup soccer we were set! I had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. I've been to Philly, had some of the best by way of locals in Philly. Park101 is more of a Torta vibe. To call this a Philly sets certain expectations and this, although a good sandwich, is not a Philly. Overall, Park101 hits the spot. Great place to enjoy some food and libations, under the California skies. Catch a game and hang out. read more

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Stopped here for lunch coming off the beach on a Sunday. The upper deck is 21+, so we had to sit on the main level outside and tried to snag an edge of a picnic table that had a little bit of shade. The majority of the outdoor seating downstairs was in direct sun, compared to the upper deck that had a bunch of umbrellas. I assume this was because they didn't want to block the large TVs. They also have some indoor seating and a small bar downstairs. This appeared to be a very popular place for watching sporting events. You order food before you enter and drinks at the bar past the host stand. Food was decent. My husband got the fish and chips and it was a very generous portion of 5 large pieces of battered fish with fries. I got the tri tip arugula salad and made it into a wrap, which was ok. The tri tip was pretty subtle. We got our son the kids cheeseburger and while it looked really good, I was surprised that they would put pickles, mustard, and thousand island dressing on a kids burger. There were two cheeseburger patties on it, but just unfortunate with the toppings as a lot of kids are picky with sauces. The fries were seasoned well and crispy. read more

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Great food, service was excellent. Manager popped by, total sweetheart. Bit of a drive for me from Point Loma. I will be back for some Buffalo Bills games this year. read more

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Great Philly sandwich. Stopped In for lunch. Outdoor seating. Staff was friendly and helpful. Sports going on outdoor set ups. read more

NBA Game 1 2026 playoffs, check the food pics! Also GSG! The bar was good but the service and food (thumbs down) read more

PRK 101 - Pre-hair find - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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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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I kinda came in a little hesitant because I knew it was going to be loud but this place came highly recommended. I like that you order at front which makes it easy to pay separately if with a group. I found the food to be okay. I got the tritip tacos and thought it was fine. I did. Have a bite of the grilled chicken off of my mom's salad and that was perfection. I also took a bite of my husband's fried chicken sandwich and it tasted too oily. Overall, a fun spot with a group but the food felt like a miss for me. read more

Ripping a drink out of someone's hand when you decide to close thirty minutes early is crazy work. That bouncer needs to be fired for that.

Really neat spot to hang out with friends! We got a large table upstairs on their rooftop. Super cozy outdoor seating. Burgers came out tasty! There's a DJ playing absolute bangers and we found ourselves getting up to dance around by the end of the night. Such a fun time!!! Service was quick and attentive. We got many refills on our waters without having to ask for them. Also the staff let us sit there at the table literally all night without telling us to move. Very chill spot, good for large parties! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

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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Service was good the atmosphere was fun but the rotten avocado served on the to go salad was not good Stop serving avocados that have gone bad. read more

PRK 101 - Rotten avocado - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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

Food? - mid. The burger is terrible (and we're here at a slow time) Service- horrible. Asked for a box, got one. Ask for a cup? Go get your own. The bartender was not welcoming, "server" was rude. The guy who took our order at the front was kind. If you come, eat before and grab a drink. The vibe is good, the staff needs to be fired and rehired read more

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

Be careful ordering chicken from them! Super raw chicken was served to us and we ate it not realizing until looking in the inside finding it SUPER raw! The manager refunded us the food and said there's nothing else to be done. Horrible service, we should have been told we are compensated for our medical bills and our bar tab. Don't go here unless you want to lose 20lbs from salmonella poisoning. read more

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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

Went here for Thursday Night Football. About as mid as you can get. Food was the best thing here. No table service, so you need to wait in line for drinks. Crazy thing is, there's a SEPARATE line for food. What makes this especially problematic is that after I waited 20 minutes for a beer, I tried to order food from the bartender, but they directed me to a food line. OK fine. But the food line is OUTSIDE the bar. Hostess tells me I can't go outside with my drinks. Okayyyy. I ask her if I can set my drinks down on the stand so I can order the food quick. She gives me majorly obnoxious 20 year old girl attitude. Like I'm the burden and not their ridiculous set up and lack of table service. I remain polite, just trying to get back to my table and enjoy myself. Food line is another 20 minutes. Girl is slow, talks constantly to what I'm guessing is the kitchen manager. Not efficient, not fast. I'd come here again if they can sort out their service situation but honestly it's a complete shit-show with zero focus on customer service and downright rude staff. This kind of pervasive lack of attention to customer service has to be rooted at the management level. read more

The staff inside were great. The food staff were rude - I ordered surf and turf tacos, which were supposed to come with tri tip. I told the cashier this looked like ground beef. She told me they don't even have ground beef (they have burgers lol) and I could talk to the manager if I wanted. For $24 lobster and "tri tip" tacos, it's pretty lacking and incredibly dry. I understand they were busy but it was disappointing at best. read more

PRK 101 - Surf and turf tacos were seriously lacking. Very little lobster, not to mention this is not tri tip - Beer Bar Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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

My family and I happened to be there for Taco Tuesday & Trivia. We all shared Rodeo Nachos, which were awesome and I highly recommend! Also, had steak and shrimp tacos that were great. My daughter and her boyfriend had the Tri Tip Big BBQ Sandwich and they loved it! Trivia host was entertaining and we all had fun! We'll be back again for sure! 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

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

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

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

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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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 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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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

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

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