Carlsbad Brewing Company – American
Sun-drenched and social, this coastal taproom transforms the brewery experience into a culinary destination where the aroma of hops meets the elegance of a refined bistro. The kitchen elevates classic comfort with artfully plated dishes, from the earthy richness of black truffle burrata to the vibrant, fresh snap of black sesame-crusted seared ahi. Whether sharing warm pretzel balls over a cold pint or savoring a tender blackened flat iron steak, guests find a welcoming space that celebrates bold flavors and the art of the perfect pour.
Gateway Road, Carlsbad, California 92009 https://carlsbadbrewingco.beer/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-fat, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, renal, aip, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its exceptional, perfectly cooked sandwiches, guests love the intimate setting and reasonable prices that make every visit feel special. Reviewers highlight the polite and attentive staff, noting that the warm service complements the cozy atmosphere perfectly. Standout dishes include the signature sandwiches, which diners frequently recommend to friends for their consistent quality and balanced flavors.
Menu
To Start
- Ahi & Avocado Poke Tower - $18: Sesame ginger soy sauce topped with wakame seaweed served with house-made wonton chips. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Flat Iron Steak - $16: With chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi - $17: With ginger soy and wasabi aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Belgian Style Mussels - $16: With sautéed onions in a saffron cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice Tuna - $16: Crispy rice topped with fresh ahi tuna, avocado, jalapeno, sriracha, japanese teriyahi drizzle Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Style Meatballs - $14: 3 meatballs with spicy marinara, mozzarella, pesto, parmesan & crostinis Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $15: Sauteed shrimp in garlic, butter, white wine, lemon & crostinis Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Burrata - $16: Burrata over a bed of arugula, topped with garlic, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic glaze served with crostinis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Munchies
- Pretzel Balls - $12: With house-made beer cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $15: Choice of sauce: buffalo, sweet Thai chili or sriracha bbq Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $8: Sweet Potato, Cajun Seasoned, Parmesan Garlic or Steak Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Onion Rings - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Hot Mess Fries - $12: Gorgonzola, bacon & sriracha aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Salad & Soup
- Soup of the Day - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Basil Soup with a Grilled Cheese - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toasted Sunflower Salad - $14: Baby greens, corn, diced tomato and feta cheese, topped with toasted sunflower seeds and basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon Salad - $19: Baby greens, tomatoes, red onion with a lemon garlic olive oil dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13: Tomatoes, croutons, white anchovies, parmesan and caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romaine Wedge - $14: Sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, bacon, gorgonzola & bleu cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Sliders
- C-Bad Chicken Sandwich - $17: Grilled buffalo chicken with pepper jack, sautéed onions, fire roasted jalapeños and poblano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich - $17: Beer battered fried chicken with a jalapeño infused honey glaze, pickles, tomato and butter lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ale House Grilled Caprese Sandwich - $15: Fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato, arugula, basil pesto and a balsamic vinegar glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Sandwich - $19: Black sesame crusted seared ahi, butter lettuce, wasabi aioli, tomato, red onion & avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kobe Wagyu Sliders - $18: Three 3 oz. New Zealand 100% grass fed wagyu kobe beef sliders with cheddar jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Locally World Famous Burgers
- New Zealand Kobe Wagyu Burger (10 oz.) - $22: Gruyère, crumbled gorgonzola, crispy onion straws, tomato and arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santana Burger - $18: Fire roasted peppers, avocado, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese and ancho chili aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bressi Bootlegger - $18: Whiskey BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, bacon and pepper jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- 33°07’41.8N 117°15’39.5W Cheeseburger - $16: Lettuce, tomato, cheddar jack, pickle and caramelized onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $17: Cheddar jack cheese, caramelized onions and garlic spread on grilled sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
House Made Za's
- Margherita Pizza - $15: Roma tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan and basil with marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepe's Pizza - $16: Pepperoni, mozzarella and marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Let's Meat Pizza - $18: Pepperoni, bratwurst, meat balls, mozzarella and chili flakes with marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey I'm Home Za - $18: Soppressata, fresh mozzerella, basil, crushed chili peppers, Italian Pelati Tomatoes, topped with a chili oil drizzle Dietary tags: Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Di Parma - $18: Mozzarella, marinara, prosciutto, parmesan, chili flakes & arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olio E Cipolla - $17: Olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, shaved parmesan, red onion, pesto & candied pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gettin Figgy With It - $17: Black figs, goat cheese, arugula, mozzarella, marinara & balsamic reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
Ale House Specialties
- Mac Daddy - $14: Oven baked mac n cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Irish Fish & Chips - $18: Beer battered fish with steak cut fries, lemon and tartar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Chicken Fingers - $16: With a sweet Thai chili glaze with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $17: Sauteed Patagonia shrimp, garlic, cabbage, corn & ancho aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Fish Tacos - $17: Beer battered fish with shredded cabbage, mango, tomato and spicy sriracha aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Tortellini - $17: With pesto cream sauce, tomatoes, chili & parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti - $15: House made marinara, red chili flakes & parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas - $16: With cheddar jack topped with lettuce, tomato & crema Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ice Cream Sundae - $8: Vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and candied pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $10: Warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Root Beer Float - $7
- Brownies by Baked by Veronica - $10: Warm chocolate brownie made with a bourbon barrel aged stout, served with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel and chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Pol Clement Blanc de Blanc - $10: Vin Mousseux, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Zardetto Brut Prosecco - $11: Veneto, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Misty Cove Sauvignon Blanc - $12: Marlborough, New Zealand Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Broken Dreams Chardonnay - $13: Napa/Sonoma/Lodi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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