What are the best date spots in Oceanside / Carlsbad?

Our top pick is Lilo, rated 4.9 out of 5. Jeune & Jolie and The Plot are close behind.

Where should we eat in Oceanside / Carlsbad?

Try Lilo, Jeune & Jolie and The Plot for dinner.

Where can we get a drink in Oceanside / Carlsbad?

Try Same Same, Mission Ave Bar and Grill and Señor Grubby's for cocktails.

What's the most romantic spot in Oceanside / Carlsbad?

Jeune & Jolie, Oceanside Rock Garden and Succulent Cafe are the most romantic on this list.

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Date night in Oceanside / Carlsbad

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Oceanside / Carlsbad.

48 spots · Jump to the list

Planning a date night in Oceanside / Carlsbad? We track 48 spots here — places for dinner, bars and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Oceanside / Carlsbad guides plan the whole evening: wine bars, cocktail bars, live music venues, cozy restaurants, special-occasion restaurants and restaurants with a view, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

The best date spots in Oceanside / Carlsbad

Editors' picks first, then by rating · the top 24 of 48.

Restaurant

Lilo

4.9(26)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$$

Restaurant

Jeune & Jolie

4.9(7)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$$

Restaurant

The Plot

4.8(13)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Garden

Oceanside Rock Garden

4.7(24)

Oceanside / Carlsbad

Restaurant

Same Same

4.7(10)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Thai Restaurant

Mantra Raja

4.7(10)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Cafe

Succulent Cafe

4.7(7)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $

Restaurant

Allmine

4.6(25)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Cocktail Bar

Mission Ave Bar and Grill

4.6(21)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Restaurant

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

4.6(19)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$

Restaurant

Tanner’s Prime Burger

4.6(14)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $

Restaurant

Merenda

4.6(14)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$$

Cafe

Cafe Topes

4.6(13)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $

Outdoor Activity

Carlsbad Lagoon

4.6(8)

Oceanside / Carlsbad

Restaurant

Dija Mara

4.5(18)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Bar

The Pour House Oceanside

4.4(19)

Oceanside / Carlsbad

Bar

The Coyote Bar & Grill

4.4(18)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$

Restaurant

Señor Grubby's

4.4(17)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Restaurant

333 Pacific

4.4(15)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$

Irish Pub

Hennessey’s Tavern

4.4(15)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $

Restaurant

Wildland

4.4(7)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$$$

Restaurant

Odie’s Pizza Co.

4.4(5)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $

Lounge

The Shore Room

4.3(19)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $$

Restaurant

Harbor Fish and Chips

4.3(19)

Oceanside / Carlsbad · $

Good to know

What are the best date spots in Oceanside / Carlsbad?: Our top pick is Lilo, rated 4.9 out of 5. Jeune & Jolie and The Plot are close behind.
Where should we eat in Oceanside / Carlsbad?: Try Lilo, Jeune & Jolie and The Plot for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Oceanside / Carlsbad?: Try Same Same, Mission Ave Bar and Grill and Señor Grubby's for cocktails.
What's the most romantic spot in Oceanside / Carlsbad?: Jeune & Jolie, Oceanside Rock Garden and Succulent Cafe are the most romantic on this list.

Date night guides for Oceanside / Carlsbad

Wine bars Cocktail bars Live music venues Cozy restaurants Special-occasion restaurants Restaurants with a view

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