Business Details
Ocean View Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA
Chandler's Restaurant & Lounge, a Hilton Resort & Spa, offers a contemporary take on Coastal California Cuisine through its ocean view dining experience in Carlsbad, CA. Our culinary team, led by award-winning chefs with decades of combined experience, crafts menus using the finest seasonal and local ingredients sourced from North County San Diego's farms and fisheries. We specialize in creating memorable dining experiences for both casual occasions and large-scale events, with private banquet spaces accommodating up to 100 guests and featuring panoramic Pacific Ocean views. Our innovative approach combines traditional techniques with modern presentation, evident in our signature dining options like the Chefs Garden Table and interactive culinary experiences.Recognized as a Diners' Choice Award winner for outdoor dining, we blend exceptional cuisine with breathtaking coastal scenery to deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences rooted in our founders' philosophy of creating positive, knowledge-driven environments. From casual date nights at Chandler's Restaurant to luxury weddings at Sunset Terrace, our team ensures every guest receives personalized attention and exceptional service.
Services
Ocean View Dining
Banquet Catering
Chefs Garden Experiences
Seasonal Menus
Signature Dining
Wedding Receptions
Corporate Events
Private Parties
Culinary Workshops
Highlights and features
- Award-winning ocean view dining destination in North San Diego
- Executive chefs with decades of luxury hospitality experience
- Menus featuring seasonal ingredients from local San Diego farms
- Private banquet spaces with panoramic Pacific Ocean vistas
- Interactive culinary experiences at the Chefs Garden Table
What people say
Award-winning cuisine
Ocean views
Seasonal ingredients
Memorable dining
Private events
Services
Ocean View Dining
Enjoy contemporary California coastal cuisine with panoramic Pacific Ocean views in a sophisticated beachfront setting. Our restaurant features seasonal menus crafted from local ingredients, award-winning service, and both indoor and outdoor seating options. Perfect for casual meals or special occasions with sunset vistas.
Banquet Catering
Custom catering solutions for corporate events and social gatherings up to 100 guests. Choose from diverse menu options featuring coastal cuisine, served in private spaces with ocean views. Our team handles all details from setup to execution for memorable occasions.
Chefs Garden Experiences
Unique culinary experiences at our ocean-view garden table. Participate in hands-on cooking sessions with executive chefs using fresh local ingredients. Intimate gatherings of 6-22 guests enjoy seasonal tasting menus and personalized instruction in a picturesque outdoor setting surrounded by herbs and vegetables.
Seasonal Menus
Menus featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced from San Diego County farms and fisheries. Our culinary team creates evolving dishes that highlight regional flavors with modern techniques, ensuring exceptional quality and taste in every meal prepared for our guests.
Signature Dining
Exclusive dining experiences in private ocean-view spaces for special occasions. Our signature offerings include curated tasting menus, personalized service, and intimate settings like the Moonlight Patio and Sunset Terrace, accommodating groups of 12-22 guests with bespoke culinary experiences.
People
Charles Skipsey
Director of Food & Beverage
With over 25 years in luxury hospitality, Charles leads our culinary operations with expertise from Cornell University's School of Hospitality Management. He develops creative concepts and maintains the positive work environment established by his father's restaurant legacy.
John Hart
Executive Chef
Award-winning chef with experience at top hotels including The Beverly Hills Hotel. John brings extensive culinary expertise from his 3-year ACF apprenticeship and leadership roles at major Westin properties across the United States.
Tommy Elg
Chef De Cuisine
20+ year North County culinary veteran specializing in high-volume coastal cuisine. Tommy maintains direct relationships with local San Diego fishermen and farms to ensure the highest quality ingredients for our ocean view restaurant's menus.
Pam Bamrungtrakul
Pastry Chef
Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu's patisserie program with international experience in Korea and California. Chef Pam creates visually stunning desserts combining her Bangkok heritage with modern techniques at our Carlsbad beachfront location.
Ismael Trejo
Sous Chef
San Diego native with family culinary roots. Ismael brings authentic Mexican cuisine expertise from his 2021 business venture and extensive North County experience, adding cultural depth to our coastal California menu offerings.
Questions
What makes Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach's cuisine unique?
Our contemporary take on Coastal California Cuisine uses seasonal local ingredients from San Diego farms and fisheries, prepared by award-winning chefs with innovative techniques.
Can I book private events at this restaurant?
Yes, we offer multiple banquet spaces with panoramic ocean views accommodating 50-100 guests, including outdoor terraces and private dining patios.
Are there special dining experiences available?
Yes, our Chefs Garden Table offers interactive culinary experiences with seasonal menus prepared alongside our executive chefs in an ocean-view garden setting.
How do I make reservations?
Call (760) 683-5500 or use OpenTable for dining reservations at our Carlsbad ocean view restaurant.
What awards has the restaurant received?
We're a Diners' Choice Award winner for outdoor dining in North San Diego, recognized for exceptional coastal cuisine and ocean view experiences.
