Bomb food, bomb drinks and bomb staff. I can't express the elation I felt at finally realizing there is a good craft cocktail spot to stop at in Carlsbad besides campfire. However as good as the drinks are the food is amazing. We loved everything we ordered, which included a curry we've never heard of before. It was great! Can't wait to return read more

Cute little cocktail bar/restaurant. We got a few shareables and some cocktails. All tasted pretty good well... service was a little slow only because there was only one waitress working, but she did great. Definitely will come back for date night, without our baby! read more

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Occupying one of the shops next to a Carlsbad sushi favorite, Same Same was not my first choice for dinner out with my beloved wife. But, the decor and atmosphere quickly changed my mind as we sat down to look at the menu. Hanging plants, bundles of dangling flowers, artwork that feels derived from various tattoo sketches, and an overall tiger motif, this place as a fun and eclectic restaurant to eat at. I started with a 40 Thieves cocktail, a spicy blend of Tequila and Chili Oil with a hint of Lemon Juice on the back end. It was very refreshing, not too strong, and a good and tasty start to the night. The wife and I split an order of The Fish & Chips. I have eaten this dish a few hundred times from a few dozen different places and it demands saying that this is easily one of the best renditions of fried fish I've ever had. The breading was light and crispy, the cod was flakey and had a pleasantly oily texture, and the flavor was top notch. Seriously, I think this ranks up there with Harbor Fish South in terms of flavor and enjoyability for me as some of the best in town. Also on the table were an extra serving of the Pecorino Truffle Fries. Sliced thin to almost shoestring thickness, the potatoes themselves are cooked up nice and crispy. The cheese sprinkled on top added a nice, buttery flavoring without being too salty and was just very delightful and tasty altogether. In the end, Same Same was both a delicious dinner and a fun experience to dine at. There's a definite need to come back to try other fare off the menu. With such a great showing in that simple Fish and Chips, that Smoked Brisket Bahn Mi and Banana Pudding HAVE to be just as good! read more

Food so good I could have thrown both shoes. Literally scraped every plate clean. So good that if you think Chilis is good, you don't deserve to taste this food. God bless this chef. read more

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This was a cute little spot for a Saturday night. The drinks are really good, was kinda bummed they stop serving food right before we got there. There was a dj playing some decent hits. We also were able to catch an interesting drag performance. Overall, enjoyed our visit, and will try to come back to check out the food. read more

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We got there to late for food but we had a great time and I got the Shitshizo and that was pretty good but my fav was sex work is real work haha it really is a lot of work sheesh! Lol but super chill laid back vibes, they had a lil drag show, which in my opinion wasn't good at all but it was about people having a good time and that's what made it fun! It's pretty small tho but we got there just in time to get a table yeeee read more

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This place is incredible! Perfectly balanced drinks, bomb azz knowledgeable bartenders and servers and the ambiance is freaking so cool! read more

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We were just window shopping in the village shops and this was second level. Just in time for a short beer and back out. Nice. read more

Food has gotten so much better and they host a wider variety of DJs/shows now! Reliable quality from the kitchen and bar

The service was great. And to top that the food was off the chain. Everything we ordered was really good. All of our entrees came out quickly and very well prepared. We'll definitely be heading back to this restaurant. read more

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Stopped in last night for a cocktail and quick bite to eat. The menu is small, but oh my gosh, so yummy. We did the ceviche, potatoes, and chicken sandwich. So, so good. My husband was only going to eat half the sandwich, but said it was to good to save for later. The flavor was so good. After dinner my Uber was arriving and we headed downstairs. I turned around at the bottom of the stairs to a staff member who was looking for me because I'd left my bag. I didn't even realize it. (Thank you all day pool drinks). I can not tell you how thankful I am. It was an expensive designer bag anyway, not to mention my wallet inside pretty much has my entire life in it. Replacing all of this would have been a pain. Thank you so much for looking for me and giving me my bag. We would have come back anyway, as the service and food was great, but that made me a loyal customer. read more

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Gonna give it a 4, go back soon to try more food, then update this. I love the decor, spot on, super fun and entertaining. They cover Jesus with dinosaurs to Elvira and are able to tie it all together. The dark walls with gold accents and plants made it feel like some cute spots we love in downtown San Diego. The drinks are clever and well put together, we tried 5 on the menu. We enjoyed all our cocktails, the burnt ends were crispy and tender, the panang curry was top notch. I loved their fries but not everyone at the table agreed which I attribute to personal preference. They're thinner cut but not shoestring, I'd say they're closest to in-n-out style which I love. They're not on the menu anywhere but we saw them in a picture so we asked the waitress for them as a side which she happily accommodated. They were out of a few items when we got there a little before 8pm on a Friday night, including the chicken wings. This might be our poor observation skills, but it wasn't clear to the 4 of us that they had first-come/open seating. I think we were extra thrown off because a table we could see from the door had a "reserved" sign on it. One waitress told us we could sit at a table as soon as they bussed it, but once we sat down another waitress told us we can't stay at that table since it's reserved for someone else. She was able to flag down the other gal and sort it out so no worries, but a little bit of crossed wires. A separate review mentioned the DJ played 90's rock and it was off-putting, but like the fries I personally would have enjoyed that. read more

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I feel like most people come to this place for the drinks which were good but the food is crazy good. The menu isn't long but all of the dishes are fantastic. Each dish had great flavor, texture, color, balance of flavor, and good spice level. I highly recommend the charred broccolini, egg plant dish, and Khao Soi. Service was great as well, we got to meet the chef and gave him our compliments. read more

Really everything was pretty awesome. The bar staff top notch. Drinks on point. Nice decor. The steak with the chimichurri flavor was really nice. One star deduction for the 4 or 5 bites of steak that were tough. read more

A little small but they can't help that.. good events I have seen a few emo shows here and have had a blast!! Keeps me coming back

The decor was slightly overwhelming, and the menu was very limited. We ordered Tangerine You Are My Sex Machine- absolutely disgusting, the first thought that came to mind after 1 sip was smoking cigarettes and eating fish...it didn't taste at all like I was anticipating. The food was delicious, we ordered Khao Soi - amazing, spicy very rich, I couldn't stop eating it. I would have liked some more pickled veggies but overall amazing. Chicken Sandwich- really good flavors, the chicken was cooked well, nice and crispy however, the bun disintegrated because of the sauce Not sure I'd come back read more

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I've been to same same soooooo many times but idk if I'll go back again after last night. Idk what happened to the dudes who wore glasses but yall need to bring them back! Last nights bartender (young brunette) was so disappointing. I stood in the corner of the bar for 30 minutes before she took my drink order! She made eye contact with me three times and told me after standing for 20 minutes that the guys who just showed up next to me were next....huh??? The only thing that made this review three stars were the crazy yt girls shaking it on the floor...pure entertainment read more

Absolutely amazing drinks and food! The customer service was phenomenal. I highly recommend this location to simply EVERYONE. The location is, different and far from your typical restaurant. I highly recommend visiting and enjoying this beautiful location read more

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"But Different" is the other half of the catchphrase this bar is named after. And in the best way because when best friends team up to take decades of industry experience and open something of their own you know it's gonna be done right. It's not some big rich restaurateur trying to change the landscape it's 3 local guys making the neighborhood better. While State street expands and quality neighborhood bars vanish, Same Same provides something different than the dilapidated nearby bars out of touch and living on former glory. It's still got the bones of Clara, but a much needed decor update inspired by travels to Thailand. The pink lighting is surprisingly unstripclub like. Think neon vibes, but classy. They are working on solidifying their final menu's and run vendors initially, so check social for the ever rotating offerings. Come for the drinks and ambiance, but stay for the secret desserts. You'll find classics brought with them from former bars along with new inventive ever changing menu. A solid back bar selection lends itself to the fun dice roll game to pick your brown bag random drink. Think Compass mystery wine offerings promotion, but for spirits. Fresh espresso for their espresso martini is a nice touch despite improvements to recipes made with just coffee liqueur, fresh is best. I can't wait to see their final vision come to life as they hit their stride and you shouldn't hesitate to check them out. Locals will recognize these guys and see what good they are doing. read more

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Stupid GOOD! Made our trip! Sea Bass was the most fun waiter. We got the chicken wings, short rib starter, chicken sandwich, and the special of filet with chimichuri sauce; it all had the perfect spice. Everything was so freaking good. We talked about nothing else our entire night. We ordered the Penang curry to go cause everything was so amazing! Also, tiramisu was fire! SO GOOD! I'd post a pic but we ate it too fast! Ps. We got 40 thieves and holy shishito drinks- fire! read more

It's a cute little spot, but the bartender's don't know what they're doing. Occasionally quite rude and not knowledgeable on common drink orders. To add to that, I watched them turn away a guy who was clearly over 21. Had all three bartenders look at his ID, and they all turned him away. I took a look at it (I was a bartender through college and worked in the service industry ten years) and it was as real as it gets. Had the watermarks and felt correct. When the guy left the one bartender leaned over to me and said "I just didn't like his joke." You're gonna turn away a guy and embarrass him just cause you didn't like his joke? Get over yourselves! read more

Where do I start...first, the amazing service made all the difference for us. 2nd, the flexibility of being open to making a totally off the wall whisky concoction made with UBE. Absolutely delicious! Mike was the difference maker for us! Thank you MIKE for bringing a whole different flavor to our pallette! Love this place! Definitely a "Go To" mixologist feel! We WILL be back! read more

Same Same - Island inspired...whiskey martini with an Ube flare. Absolutely delicious! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place had one of the best ceviches, we ordered this as an appetizer with a few drinks and the food was fresh and the chips were so good as well. Fresh seafood from a bar? I wasn't expecting but definitely coming back for more. Also, the servers were very attentive even though it was quite busy. read more

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Where do I start? We're looking for something new in different in Carlsbad and we found this nice little hidden gem! I can't tell you how delicious everything was. Everything we ordered was A++!! The Korean short ribs were my absolute fave, although everything else was comparable. We had the chicken curry, lettuce, wraps, Tom kha soup and marinated cucumbers! Everything was cooked perfectly and also flavorful! Our server Lenny was exceptional! We went on a Wednesday night and it was not very crowded. Once work gets out about how great this place is I'm sure it will be packed all the time. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a delicious dinner! Atmosphere and ambience was excellent also! Oh, I forgot to mention how great their cocktails were also! read more

Best drinks in the area. Great vibe. Friendly bartenders that seem very genuine. We didn't have a bad drink.

We were looking for something different to try in the village and noticed all the good reviews for Same Same. We made a reservation for when the opened since we had our kids with us. The place was pretty empty and our waiter/bar tender (Lenny) let us pick our seat. We chose to sit outside because the weather was perfect. We ordered most of the menu items and they were all delicious. Lenny recommended the Chicken Satay with a side of jasmine rice which turned out to be my favorite dish. My son had the steak and it was perfectly cooked. Lenny brought my kids dessert (which they loved) and he let our family take a picture in the Photo Booth. I could tell by the reviews and the design of the place it is not designed to be a family establishment, however, Lenny created a fun environment for our family and we would be happy to go back. Compliments to the chef as well as the food was delicious. read more

Always a great time here. Owner Shawn is often behind the bar and is amazing. Clientele is very welcoming- I mean three separate patrons gave me fist bumps, shook hands and clicked classes with me tonight! Music is loud but who doesn't enjoy yelling when you're having a great time? Great place to celebrate being born! read more

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Super fun and cool little spot to grab drinks and a few bites to eat! They have a bunch of creative cocktail concoctions and the bartender was super helpful with making recommendations based on my preferences. The food was also a lot better than I expected! The lettuce wraps were fantastic! Definitely will be back. read more

Great drinks and atmosphere! Friendly bartender and they have a photo booth inside which makes for great memories!

The service was great. They have a limited food menu. Main takeaway is this, it's a bar with decent food offerings. It's not what people would consider a true restaurant. read more

Service was amazing, it was really busy but there was no delay in our food or drink service. I can't stop thinking about the food, it was phenomenal. I just want more people to know about the food, so they can experience what my taste buds experienced tonight. I looked at a lot of previous reviews and the photos are outdated, so I seriously suggest checking their current menu which can be found on their website! Our server tonight was Cassey and she was the absolute coolest. Overall, amazing experience! read more

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One of the few truly hip places in Carlsbad, a great place for a younger crowd to feel at home. They have DJs on the weekend and create a fun environment to eat and drink. Servers were great, food was solid. read more

This is an exceptional restaurant ‼ Very different from your average place. The Chef is so creative and staff wonderful. Chase our waiter was great‼Attentive but not hovering, knowledgeable and kind. The Korean Short Ribs delicious, Cucumber Salad refreshing, Chicken Kabbobs w/peanut sauce addictive, Potatoes w/sour sauce so good, Curry yummy, etc...my friend loves the drinks there as they are very different. Happy Hour is the best. Only thing I wish they were open at lunch but an early dinner is good too. Thanks so much for this precious little gem in Carlsbad Village read more

Wow this place is awesome! Great service and ambiance. Perfect date night spot to grab a drink or two, maybe three! Also smack in the middle of all the action in DT Carlsbad. Recommend popping in! read more

Went here with a decent size group, there was enough room to walk around and wasn't a horribly long wait to get the attention of a bartender to order a drink. The drink was about average priced for now-a-days. Overall the ambiance was good, spacious enough, average music. I would definitely come here again for a drink. read more

Came here for birthday. Was not disappointed. Great atmosphere! Service was exceptional and the food so very favorably delicious. The rice was my favorite. The happy hour menu is worth going for. The Thai chicken wings are a yassssss!! read more

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We really like our experience here. We came in on Thursday evening for date night. We had a reservation but there were plenty of seats available. My husband and I really like the ambience, lighting and art around the place. They had specials (Tuna tartare and beef ribs). We ordered them both as well as samosas and Thai chicken wings. Everything came out good and the price was reasonable. We will be back read more

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Same Same is anything but Same. Located in Carlsbad Village, CA this is a stand out favorite for Asian Fusion craft work. The Chef is humble but fierce in that kitchen creating piping hot, flavorful plates from Chicken Satay to spicy beef spare ribs, and even off menu specials. Your taste buds will be doing flips for more please. Service is attentive and thoughtful, it does get busy after 5 pm and the overall vibe is trendy and cool. Pair this with some fantastic signature cocktails and you've just entered shangri-la. Give this crew a chance and go see for yourself. read more

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Went out for girls night. The drinks were on the fun and tasty. Ordered wings, cucumber/, broccolis and short ribs. Placed second order of wings because they were so tasty. Everything else was good but nothing I'd go back for. Would definitely return to get more wings and try other items on the menu and cocktail list read more

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So...we arrived a half hour before opening and Mike invited us in. We hung out, enjoyed some pre-game sake with us while they set up. The food was absolutely amazing! The tartare is a must as well as the Korean short ribs. The atmosphere was fun and cannot say enough of how great of a time we had. The old fashioned is another must try. Thank you Mike! read more

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