7 Best Fun Restaurants in Vista

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1. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

3.4

Very Good(3916)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Carlsbad

Booked 54 times today

Benihana in Carlsbad is a fun place to dine, known for its communal tables and personal chefs performing the art of Teppanyaki. Customers rave about the entertaining chefs and the 'always good food'. It's a great spot for family and friends, with excellent food, service, and ambience consistently rated highly.

2. The Landings

4.2

Awesome(319)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 14 times today

The Landings is not your typical airport restaurant or bar. As the recipient of the acclaimed Yelp Diner's Choice Award, we pride ourselves on our focus on quality, service, creativity and atmosphere. Everything from our unique cocktails to our pub-inspired menu and carefully curated craft beer list are locally-sourced and of the highest quality. Both our dining room and large patio have a panoramic view of the Palomar Airport runway. Bring the family, enjoy a cocktail and watch the planes come and go. We accept reservations for groups up to 8 people. Please call for larger parties. Please note: For Friday and Saturday concert nights, we enforce a $30/person minimum to cover the cost of the bands.

3. Blade 1936

4.4

Awesome(992)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oceanside

Booked 31 times today

Blade 1936 is a fun restaurant because of its unique setting, delicious Italian cuisine and warm ambiance. As one review put it, 'eating on an old newspaper office was really fun.' The restaurant offers a range of options to suit all tastes, including wood-fired pizza, fresh pastas, local seafood and steaks. Plus, you can enjoy your meal al fresco on the outdoor patio with your pet. The restaurant also has high ratings for its service, ambience, and food, making it a must-visit place.

4. The Space Pad

4.8

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Oceanside

Booked 10 times today

At The Space Pad expect to find cocktails with flavored smoke bubbles floating on top of your drink, cocktails that look like a lava lamp in your hand, change color as you drink, fruit suspensions, and spherified cocktails that you actually eat rather than drink, similar to giant boba pods each individually filled with cocktail ingredients that bursts with flavor and booze when you bite into it.Reservations offer a 90-minute experience. WALK-INS WELCOME - Reservations not available? We always set aside space to accommodate walk-ins, first come, first served. And before or after your experience at The Space Pad you're welcome to join us at Kilowatt Brewing for our award winning craft beers, hard seltzers, adult slushies, and a bite to eat!

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5. Topgolf Swing Suite at Park Hyatt Aviara

4.5

Awesome(59)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Carlsbad

Booked 2 times today

Elevate your golf game. Combined with food, drink, and music, this immersive premium golf experience creates a relaxed atmosphere with an element of playful competition. Each Topgolf Swing Suite features a large digital screen for a variety of multisport games, as well as HDTVs.HOURS:12:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Sunday - Thursday$30 per person, per hour12:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday - Saturday$40 per person, per hour(Last reservation at 9:30 pm)

6. Same Same

4.9

Exceptional(25)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Carlsbad

Booked 14 times today

Inauthentic Thai, Jungle Vibes, Eclectic Drinks.We are located on the second floor of the Carlsbad Village Faire Shops at the top of the east staircase. Same Same has the perfect space for birthday bashes, holiday parties, corporate events, wedding festivities, and more!*Reservations are for Dinner guests only, our bar is always open seating! *Grace Period for reservations is 15 mins

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7. The Surf Club Oceanside

4.1

Excellent(4)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oceanside

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Surf Club Oceanside! Nestled by the Oceanside Pier, our restaurant offers a vibrant rooftop with live music. Enjoy our American cuisine, featuring burgers, wings, tacos and more. Join us for happy hour, Monday through Friday. Experience great food, cocktails, music, and stunning ocean views!

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

2. The Landings

3. Blade 1936

4. The Space Pad

5. Topgolf Swing Suite at Park Hyatt Aviara

6. Same Same

7. The Surf Club Oceanside

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