Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

4.6

293 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez.

Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, daily happy hour, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.

We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen.
Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 931-0020
Website
https://blackrailkitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Moises Hernandez
Catering
We offer a variety of catering services, including pick up, drop off, and full-service. Let our catering team show you how easy it is to impress your guests with our menu! We pride ourselves on being on time every time & offer amazing food to meet every budget.<br />Please visit freshkitchenhospitality.com/catering for more info or to submit an inquiry.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re planning a company meeting, dinner party, shower, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party we are able to meet your every need. We offer a mix of private and semi-private dining opportunities. We can provide personalized menus, table decor, audio-visual equipment, and more. Email samantha@blackrailkitchen.com for more information.

Location
6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009-4149
Area
Carlsbad
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

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What 293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North San Diego
Great for outdoor dining
North San Diego
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant dining spot in Carlsbad, known for its "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Guests enjoy the "beautiful outdoor patio" with live jazz, making for a memorable experience. The restaurant stands out for its "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere," earning it a reputation as a neighborhood favorite.

293 Reviews

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Linda
San Diego
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always ask for a table on the patio to insure a quiet time. They have plenty on heaters and blankets if you need extra warmth. I have never had a server that was not cheerful and helpful. This time I had empanadas and my friend had the harvest salad and shared their Cabernet bottled for them in Napa. We both were quite pleased with our choices. This is my go to restaurant for a lovely outdoor evening.
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charles
San Diego
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience, the food was good and the service by Maya was exceptional.
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Emmy
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Looks like a good place to only have drinks but not dinner. Food needs to improve, too expensive for what’s it was. Service was ok. Live music was good.
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Amy
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The worst part of the experience was the start! I made a reservation for two at 5:30. When I arrived at 5:30 they had seated my friend outside (it’s 50 degrees) telling her the reservation said outside seating. Not true. When I arrived I said I had made a reservation and they said there was no inside available seating. They told me you have to state “inside seating” in the notes of the reservation if you want to sit inside. I did not state inside or outside, I just put table for two, standard seating as that was the option. Black Rail might want to add that on the reservation page. Btw, there were over a dozen empty tables inside and it was 5:30! At this point, we were ready to leave but they miraculously found a table. We stayed, our server was great, the food was decent but as I watched the restaurant over the two hours we were there, it never filled up inside. There were always four to five empty tables. I do not like being lied to or made to feel like I did something wrong which is what this felt like. I will not be returning.
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Janelle
San Diego
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are regulars at Black Rail and genuinely think it is one of the most underrated restaurants in North County. The food and service are excellent, the price point is better than places in the Village or in La Costa and they have live jazz. What more does one need?
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Merrily
San Diego
216 reviews
vip
4.0
216 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of 4 dining close to the bar. Server was very nice and professional, he was told of my son's nut allergy and directed my son of what he could and could not order based on his nut allergy. The lamb meatballs were ok, too spicy for my taste, as well as the dipping sauce for the fish and chips. Perhaps you should warn diners re: spicy food on the menu. The best part of our dinner was the semi-freddo dessert, excellent we all enjoyed it.
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Walter
San Diego
88 reviews
vip
2.0
88 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The noise in the restaurant was so loud that we could even hear each other talk. Food was limited in choices.
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JillC
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great except for the snobby hostesses
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jamie
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great service and nice ambiance . food was delicious
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desire
Tahoe
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First I had a delicious cocktail, crispy brussel sprouts that are so yummy, then pasta that was so tasty! Great neighborhood restaurant and has outdoor seating.
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FAQs

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 931-0020.

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009-4149

Additional information

Area
Carlsbad
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Moises Hernandez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
https://blackrailkitchen.com/
Phone number
(760) 931-0020
Catering
We offer a variety of catering services, including pick up, drop off, and full-service. Let our catering team show you how easy it is to impress your guests with our menu! We pride ourselves on being on time every time & offer amazing food to meet every budget.<br />Please visit freshkitchenhospitality.com/catering for more info or to submit an inquiry.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re planning a company meeting, dinner party, shower, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party we are able to meet your every need. We offer a mix of private and semi-private dining opportunities. We can provide personalized menus, table decor, audio-visual equipment, and more. Email samantha@blackrailkitchen.com for more information.

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Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Menu

What 293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Black Rail Kitchen + Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black Rail Kitchen + Bar restaurant rated?

Does Black Rail Kitchen + Bar offer gift cards?

Is Black Rail Kitchen + Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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