Right on the coast is supposed to be very good. 2162 Palomar Airport Rd. Don's Country Kitchen 2885 Roosevelt St, 729-2274. Also open lunch. Also in Carlsbad Village Faire.
Families are more comfortable there than other coffee houses in town.
A microbrewery with hearty, excellent food. 434-6777 Lots of fresh fish. Excellent seafood, nice atmosphere. Not fancy, it's pretty much casual dining. Italian Restaurants Vivace 7100 Four Seasons Point, 603-6800.