Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings at Carlsbad 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

"Wonderful view. Absolutely stunning atmosphere inside and friendly service!"

"Came here for a work lunch with about ten people. They sat us outside at three large round tables pushed together. This was a very strange arrangement as you can imagine. Very surprised they didn't just pull out a large rectangular table but tis the holiday season so maybe they were being saved for some other event. We all ordered from a printed paper menu that appears to be far limited than the regular lunch menu online. Fish & chips for example was not available on this menu. I ordered the Traditional Caesar Salad ($12) and added Anchovy Fillets ($2) and steak ($15). The salad was just "ok". I've had so many phenomenal versions of the Caesar (like a "Kale Caesar with Toasted Pine Nuts & Capers") but the Canyons version was just basic. I even added steak hoping to amp up the flavors but the steak was a bit chewy and just sliced in a strange manner. I had to ask for a steak knife to cut it into smaller pieces. Although it was ok, I would not order it again. Someone else ordered a Club Sandwich and that looked amazing. Our server (didn't get her name) was the real takeaway from our experience. She was so full of energy and even joked around with us a bit, and helped to take a group picture. She was the best thing about lunch today. The views here are spectacular and the weather was a bit nippy...another odd thing about lunch. They seemed to be moving all the tables inside around for maybe some function later but I didn't see ANY other customers here besides us. Parking lot was packed, but there does seem to be plenty of parking which is good. I believe they even have valet."

"Beautiful views to the ocean from the balcony. Great friendly service from the staff. Disappointingly few vegetarian options on the menu, although the chef went 'off menu' for us to make a green salad spinach wrap. Hope he gets it on the menu."

"Make reservations it's a must. All the employees are super nice. We sat outside they have nice music and they had a live person singing. They have endless mimosas on the weekends. I had an amazing brunch burger with skinny fries. My husband liked the chilaquiles."

"The quality of ingredients and balance of flavors leaves nothing to be desired in my opinion. The salmon dish with the vibrant and powerful kimchi rice blended perfectly with the fatty fish. The She Devilved Eggs are a wonderful single bite as long as you have the mouth to do so. Matched with the view of a portion of the golf course make it a spot to be envied."