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A photo of Green Dragon Tavern & Museum restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1718)
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• American • Carlsbad
Booked 13 times today
We found a hidden gem in our area! We enjoyed our martinis and our home style entrees. We highly recommend the braised short rib and the shephard’s pie. Our server Donovan was very helpful, informative, and friendly.
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4.6
Exceptional(5088)
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• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 28 times today
Beautiful at sunset. Excellent service. Enjoyed my pasta dish
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5.0
Exceptional(441)
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• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 7 times today
Outstanding from the first bite the last! Everything was beautifully creative, and all the flavors worked together in your mouth - all hits, no misses. Service was outstanding and as it should be for a Michelin star restaurant. Arnold’s drink suggestions were perfect and matched the courses and we did everything from mixed cocktails to beer to wine.
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4.7
Exceptional(5329)
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• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 78 times today
Spectacular experience for our anniversary - great service, and the food was incredible.
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4.8
Exceptional(326)
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• Unspecified • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 6 times today
Always be one of my favorite restaurants. Lovely menu, great food and friendly service!
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4.7
Exceptional(558)
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• Italian • Bonsall
The food and service were exceptional. We will back again soon!
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4.6
Exceptional(2809)
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• American • La Jolla
Booked 20 times today
Yummiest chicken and flat iron steak ever! Great grilled taste and smoky chicken flavor. Only downside was ambient noise indoors at the Grill.
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4.9
Exceptional(2504)
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• French American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 8 times today
Amazing as always. The schnitzel was delicious, the French fries amazing.. The apples strudel for dessert was incredible. Service was 10/10.
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4.4
Awesome(1777)
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• Californian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 6 times today
Celebrated my wife’s 52nd birthday at Avant and it was a perfect evening. Paul, our server, was attentive and knew the menu thoroughly, and Ann at the host stand was very accommodating. The Maine Diver Scallops, NY Strip, and Prime Angus Tomahawk were all cooked to perfection, and my wife, a retired chef, agreed. The signature cocktails were excellent, and the Wake Me Up Doughnut was the perfect finish. Highly recommend!
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4.7
Exceptional(3485)
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• Italian • North Park
Booked 24 times today
When you step through the doors, Oliver always makes the experience so special. Nice table and greeting! Rinn was amazing!

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  • RichGold
    Los Angeles •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Never been to this location . It was excellent . Our wait server, Daniella , was terrific. The pasta and meatball were great. My wife had a Filet and you could cut with a butter knife. Shane the Valet ran his legs off to get peoples cars. All good.
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    Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse$$$$• Italian• Carlsbad
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    4.6
  • MonaGold
    San Diego •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Outstanding from the first bite the last! Everything was beautifully creative, and all the flavors worked together in your mouth - all hits, no misses. Service was outstanding and as it should be for a Michelin star restaurant. Arnold’s drink suggestions were perfect and matched the courses and we did everything from mixed cocktails to beer to wine.
    More info
    Lilo$$$$• Californian• Carlsbad
    •
    5
  • David
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Oct 2026
    Celebrated my wife’s 52nd birthday at Avant and it was a perfect evening. Paul, our server, was attentive and knew the menu thoroughly, and Ann at the host stand was very accommodating. The Maine Diver Scallops, NY Strip, and Prime Angus Tomahawk were all cooked to perfection, and my wife, a retired chef, agreed. The signature cocktails were excellent, and the Wake Me Up Doughnut was the perfect finish. Highly recommend!
    More info
    AVANT$$$$• Californian• Poway / Rancho Bernardo
    •
    4.4
  • Brittany
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Oct 2026
    We found a hidden gem in our area! We enjoyed our martinis and our home style entrees. We highly recommend the braised short rib and the shephard’s pie. Our server Donovan was very helpful, informative, and friendly.
    More info
    Green Dragon Tavern & Museum$$$$• American• Carlsbad
    •
    4.7
  • MichelleGold
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Oct 2026
    Always be one of my favorite restaurants. Lovely menu, great food and friendly service!
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    Lilian's Restaurant$$$$• Unspecified• Rancho Santa Fe
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    4.8
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