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Bistro West


4.0 of 5 stars 17 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Contemporary, Californian
  • 4960 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • 760-930-8008
  • Price range: £3-17 ($5-$27)

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4 of 5 stars
Buffalo Grove, IL
26 Dec 2009 New

We were searching for a place to eat that had a variety of food for my two vegiterians in my family. Read the reviews of Bistro West and I have to agree with most that it was great eating experience. I read one review where they said the place was dark, I didnt experience it that way at all. In... more

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5 of 5 stars
22 Dec 2009

Great place for a family meal. Nice environment. Chicken panini was awesome and in great size. Agnoloti was very special, but not large. Kids loved the kids meals. Great service more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
11 Aug 2009

Stopped and ate here on a recommendation last year when we were going to San Diego from the L.A. Now we stop and eat here a couple times a month when we go between L.A. and San Diego because the food is very good. We have tried many things on the menu, lunch and dinner and everything in very good.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
8 Aug 2009

We were staying the the hotel, and went there three times (something we would never normally do). Best burgers I have ever tasted, and my wife and son loved the pizzas, pasta etc. Good wine list. more

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5 of 5 stars
Rialto, CA
2 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

While at a nearby hotel, I ate here twice. The food was very good tasting, and there was a nice variety. They serve lunch and dinner. Lunch is just as good as dinner. It's got a good atmosphere as well. more

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4 of 5 stars
USA
14 Jun 2009

I liked this place. I stayed at the adjacent hotel and ate dinner here twice. The service was exceptional and the food was great. I was traveling with my two young children. We had lasagne which we thought was quite good. My older child liked the bleu cheese burger. For younger children, there is a kids menu. The desserts (creme... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tracy, CA
10 Jun 2009

We stayed at the West Inn hotel and had dinner at the Bistro our first night. We didn't have reservations and was seated after 20 minutes on a crowded Friday night (there's 8 of us). We ordered calamari, chicken/beef satay appetizer, steak (hanging steak) and fish (salmon, halibut), mac&cheese and cheese pizza for the kids (they have a kid's menu).... more

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5 of 5 stars
Oceanside
11 Mar 2009

I went to Bistro West with friends from the office. It had a great vibe with a lot of energy for a neighborhood place. Great food and drink specials and some outdoor seating. Fun place for a good drink with food to match! more

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4 of 5 stars
mooreae
13 Feb 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I love this restaurant. It's a great place for a date or for a family meal. The food is great--try their Kobe burgers and definitely don't skip the dessert! I recommend the peach and blueberry cobbler. Also, the environment is very clean and decorated in a modern fashion. I just wish the waiters there were a bit more attentive. more

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1 of 5 stars
Berkeley
19 Jun 2008

Went to Bistro West from these reviews. The room is so dark that you can barely see who you are with, but then it is so loud that you cannot hear anything at your table, and if your senses are not overloaded enough, the food is prepared in the most insecure way, it is overly salted, so much so as... more

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Bistro West Address

4960 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: 760-930-8008
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.