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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 17 restaurants in Carlsbad, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Jeune et Jolie with a 4.8-star rating from 1,006 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Bluewater Grill and Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Carlsbad is 4.5 stars from 1,288 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Carlsbad range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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17
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,288
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Jeune et Jolie
2659 State St Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Bluewater Grill
417 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Carlsbad, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jeune et Jolie2659 State St Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.8★ | 1,006 |
| #2 | Bluewater Grill417 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.5★ | 2,133 |
| #3 | Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse3878 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.5★ | 2,454 |
| #4 | Lobster Lab890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA | 4.8★ | 268 |
| #5 | Fresco Cocina2858 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.6★ | 828 |
| #6 | The Henry1935 Calle Barcelona Suite 170, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA | 4.3★ | 168 |
| #7 | King's Fish House5625 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.4★ | 3,363 |
| #8 | Dini's By The Sea3290 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.5★ | 1,852 |
| #9 | Ember & Rye7447 Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA | 4.4★ | 335 |
| #10 | Casa De Bandini at The Forum1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA | 4.5★ | 3,146 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Carlsbad
The Henry
1935 Calle Barcelona Suite 170, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Casa De Bandini at The Forum
1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Le Papagayo Carlsbad
660 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Chandler's Oceanfront Dining
1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
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