The Best Restaurants In North County San Diego - San Diego - The Infatuation

"Campfire, a stone's throw from the beach, is a Carlsbad staple for fire-cooked everything—right down to the charcoal-infused butter. The oysters, warmed in oxtail dashi broth over coals, and the citrus-zested cornbread with calabrian chili butter are a great primer for larger dishes like the grilled octopus with smoked celery root and chorizo. And you've probably never had broccoli as deeply flavored as Campfire's version with chermoula (which goes under the "kindling" section of the menu, to give you an idea of the priorities here), while the side of cheesy potatoes in a cast iron skillet are as inviting as the cabin-like restaurant's energetic, indoor-outdoor dining room." - ligaya malones, candice woo