Headed to Carlsbad, California? Three Great Restaurants
So, you're visiting Carlsbad, California, and looking for a great place to eat. You're vegetarian, your dinner companions are not. As a vegetarian, you can always default to salad, but tonight you'd rather enjoy a real meal. Where to go? Here are some terrific award-winning restaurant suggestions from a local who is also a vegetarian.
Bellefleur Restaurant
5610 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 100 B
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: (760) 603-1919
If you're looking for a restaurant that serves everything from excellent salads to filet mignon, Bellefleur is a great bet. There are specials each weekday in the lounge, the ambiance is wonderful, and the service is impeccable. Entrees generally run from $10-$35 dollars. You'll find offerings such as roasted garlic bulbs, phyllo wrapped baby brie, fresh ceviche and chicken Marsala. They also offer a number of vegetarian choices such as Gardener's Risotto with white corn, Portobello and shitake mushrooms, and peppers, to a wonderful Three Cheese Ravioli. The salads are also superb. Bellfleur is also a winery.
Blissfull
300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 106
Carlsbad CA 92008
Tel: (760)730-9782
I'm actually vegan; I don't eat dairy or fish. And most of what I eat is raw. Blissfull in Carlsbad states that their dining experience is an exploration into forgotten primal palettes." Even my "I'll only eat meat!" brother in law could 'explore' quite nicely at Blissfull. The folks at Blissfull are awesome, down to earth, and are also vegans. Just a few of the offerings at Blissfull include such delectables as Autumn Spring Wraps (a delicious wrap made with vegetables and quinoa) and tacos that are made with jicama tortillas, avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, chili, lime and spices. Want to try something different? The Zeus Tower is scrumptious. It's made with Portobello walnut pate, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, avocado, & dragon onion drizzled with black walnut husk dressing. They also offer chocolate truffle cheesecake!
Lotus Thai Bistro
3050 Pio Pico Drive, Suite B
Carlsbad, California 92008
(760)730-3345
In the mood for fresh and delicious Asian cuisine? The Lotus Thai Bistro is a winner. While they have specials ranging from Lotus Duck to Siamese Spare Ribs, they will graciously prepare virtually any entrée with vegetables, tofu or Mock Duck. The Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls (stuffed with tofu, cucumber, rice noodles and mint and served with plum-nut dressing sauce) have won over every carnivore in my family. Lotus Thai Bistro also offers award-winning seafood and some of the best curries this side of Asia. We also enjoyed exceptional service every time we visit the Lotus Thai Bistro.
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