Campfire

San Diego
American Restaurant
$$$$

Campfire lights up the food and drink scene in Carlsbad with a 12-foot wood- and charcoal-fired grill and smokey dishes like grilled dates, griddle bread, and charred leg of lamb with goat milk and pistachio. And what kind of campfire doesn't have s'mores for dessert? Campfire's update on the Girl Scout classic features a spiced graham phyllo dough and the requisite filling of chocolate and marshmallow. As if the wood-fueled grill wasn't enough, the building -- a former Quonset hut from WWII -- is decked out with oak, canvas, and a carved-wood mountain mural.

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Campfire honors California's natural flavors and terrains – a pursuit best executed with thoughtful, wood-fired cooking. A 12-foot hearth, powered by a Grillworks grill and lovingly dubbed Grace, serves as the venue’s focal point and is where chef Eric Bost perfects dishes like wagyu skewers, koji-aged ribeye, and Maine lobster. Like any good campout, this one has s’mores and cocktails that feature fired elements, too. Think charred papaya or smoked oats.

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Fusing glamping chic with industrial elements, Campfire’s light-filled dining room and spectacular open kitchen brings the outdoors inside with cozy touches like polished wood panels and lots of twinkling lights. Fire is the star of the menu as well—most dishes have at least one element that’s been grilled, charred, coal-roasted, seared, or smoked over open flame, including the cocktail menu. Parties of up to six are easily reserved online, and groups of seven to ten can be accommodated. For tables over seven, a special, four-course menu is offered at $75 per person, not including tax and tip and prepaid at the time of reservation. It includes one entree each and plenty of family-style starters, sides, and dessert, but not beverages.
How to book: Reserve parties of six or fewer via OpenTable. View the special menu and reserve larger groups here.

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