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BlueFire Grill

2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 929-6306
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Ranked #15 of 155 restaurants in Carlsbad
Price range: $41 - $80
Cuisines: Californian
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: El Camino Real at La Costa Avenue
Description: When you dine at BlueFire Grill, you're sure to meet dynamic chef Gregory Frey, Jr., who circulates thru the dining room greeting patrons and sharing his culinary tips. It's impossible to miss Chef Frey's passion for the freshest ingredients and his attention to detail infuses every bite of your meal here. Along with fresh coastal seafood selections, the menu includes fine meats and seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. The menu is paired with an extensive wine list and patrons enjoy indoor or outdoor dining, along with a regular schedule of live music performances and a lively lounge scene. Return often, as Chef Frey's menu is seasonally-inspired and specials are ever-changing. Visit lacosta.com for BlueFire's live music schedule Wednesday-Saturday.
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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Wonderful food, wonderful service, spectacular location! Sat outside on a beautiful day. We didn't even look inside, as the patio seating option during our stay was our preferred location! Great food, creative and healthy menu options; servers were beyond accommodating! Can't wait to go return!

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Boulder, Colorado
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20 reviews 20 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Nice wine selection, impeccable service; the bread basket alone is delicious and I was thrilled with the several vegan options available. The ambiance is also wonderful - indoors as well as on the patio.

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West Bloomfield, Michigan
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The food was really good but the fountain was not turned on when we were eating & we were told it was broken......the when leaving it was on....it had been on the whole time we spent at La Costa....so what do yo think?.......Best restaurant in La Costa!..........salmon & lentil dinner was the best!

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Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

Food was decadent. Lamb was just about the best I have ever had. The service was attentive and patient but very thorough.

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Half Moon Bay, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Visited while staying at resort. Food was very good and nice atmosphere.husband had jambalaya type fish dish, I had skirt steak all delicious.

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Mason, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Breakfast and lunch were buffet for our group. Every meal was excellent. Fresh food, cooked very well and good selection. Service was very good also.

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Seattle, Washington
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

We had a nice New Year's Eve dinner here from the set 4 course menu. While the main entrees were very good (I had the duck and husband had steak), the starters were actually the best part. There was only one dessert option which looked beautiful, but only tasted average. Despite a set menu, the food tasted like it was... More

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Temecula, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

We went to Bluefire with our two young boys on our last night at La Costa. The hostess and wait staff were friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance inside the restaurant was cozy. Unfortunately, it was cool and the patio was not open for dining. My kids were excited to sit by the fire, which would have given the restaurant... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

The waiter recommended pasta ragu and it was bland. The atmosphere is nice though--we ate outside overlooking the lovely courtyard with a fountain. A good choice if you have to eat on site. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

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New York City, New York
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

We were a large group and split up into two seatings. , From our conversations post dining the experiences couldn't have been different, I was in the second group. We had a wonderful wait staff, her suggestions were spot on, and the food well prepared. Most of us had a local salmon which was delivered as requested, in my case... More

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