Campfire
New American restaurant · Carlsbad ·
Wood-fired American fare & cocktails with camping decor & DIY s'mores
Wood-fired American fare & cocktails with camping decor & DIY s'mores
"Rustic, live‑fire cooking defines this Carlsbad favorite, where the personality is as bold as the flames and the vibe lands squarely in the approachable, local, outdoor‑loving spirit of California dining." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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. You've probably never had broccoli as deeply flavored as Campfire's version with chermoula , 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." - Team Infatuation
"Located in a midcentury Quonset hut enlivened with eclectic outdoorsy decorations, this rough-and-tumble counterpart to more glamorous nearby Jeune et Jolie has plenty of fun with its theme, down to the teepee on the patio. The centerpiece is a custom-built 12-foot wood-burning hearth, which lends an appropriate note of smoke to many of the kitchen’s offerings, from vegetables like crispy roasted broccoli with a tangy chermoula sauce, or grilled octopus with Jimmy Nardello peppers. Meatier options like slow-cooked brisket or a hefty tomahawk steak for two will sate even the burliest appetites. A nearly obligatory end to this glamping experience is the DIY s’mores, served with a small pile of red-hot coals for toasting fluffy house-made marshmallows." - Michelin Inspector
"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
"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. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Ligaya Malones