Eureka! is a delightful American restaurant located in Carlsbad, California, known for its innovative burgers and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the diverse menu, particularly the standout 28-Day Dry-Aged Bone Marrow Burger, which combines rich flavors of shiitake butter and horseradish mustard aioli. The Bison Burger, with its spicy charred Fresno chiles and whiskey caramelized onions, receives equal praise. Customers like Angela C. love the happy hour offerings, highlighting enjoyable drinks and delicious appetizers such as fried pickles and the unique Dorito-crusted shishito peppers. Dessert is not to be missed—Nani Gurl's enthusiasm for the Hooked on Chocolate cake underscores Eureka!’s commitment to blissful indulgence. The service also shines; patrons like Serena commend the attentive staff who enhance the dining experience with humor and charm. With a cozy atmosphere and a spacious turf area for families, Eureka! strikes a perfect balance between casual dining and culinary excellence. Overall, Eureka! is not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience waiting to be savored.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Eureka!
Angela C
Jun 1,2025
Love coming to the spot in Bessie Ranch. They have a great happy hour Monday through Friday 3 to 6 and then nine to close and their cocktails are always good. They have the old fashion on special for under 10, which is always a win in my book, and I've never had a bad meal here. They're smashed burger and steak salad are some of my favorites. But they have a great apps like Rachel sprouts as well. Nice atmosphere and during happy hour. There's a lot of people that work in the area that come here. There's also a nice little turf area out front. In case you do bring kiddos with you.
Nani Gurl
Apr 29,2025
ALOHA! Never been at this spot but it was pretty legit! The dessert was wild!!! I forget the name, but it had the chocolate cake with pralines and ice cream!!! Mahalo Nui from this Hawaiian! -Nani
Serena
Mar 27,2025
Just came here for lunch with my husband for the first time and we will definitely be coming back. The food itself is incredible, but honestly the service deserves its own accolades. Our waitress today was phenomenal and I'm so sad I didn't get her name. She was just so funny and entertaining, and while she was running around she give us these fun little drive-by quips. She even apologized to us for ME forgetting MY ID. My husband and I loved her and she set the tone for a very fun date day for us. Now onto the food and beverage. We got the bone marrow burger which was insanely good and the truffle fries that came with it were to die for. Our waitress recommended the shishito pepper appetizer and it was incredible. We also split the chocolate cake for dessert and it was the perfect little treat to top off the meal. For drinks (I got my ID) we had the campfire and the tipsy pig. Both drinks were delicious but the tipsy pig had a precious little pig holder that you used to pour the drink into the glass. It was so cute and yummy! Anyway I obviously highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back
Laura S
Mar 13,2025
We loved it! We got to enjoy delicious burgers while sitting by the fire on a cold night. We started off with the Fried Pickles (yum!) and the Dorito-crusted Shishito Peppers (unique, kinda strange, but yum!!) Between us, we enjoyed the Eureka American, Fresno Fig, and Bison burgers. Everyone loved it! The star of the night: my son upgraded his fries with truffle cheese sauce... yummmmm! I was jealous and had to sneak a few of his!
Ryan P. F.
Feb 28,2025
I had the fish and chips, they were very tasty. The beer was really good. The staff were friendly and attentive to our needs. I liked the atmosphere because it was not loud and you could easily have conversations with your friends and family which is always important to me. We definitely want to come back here again.
Drisana Moss
Feb 19,2025
Delicious and fun! There are tons of fun cocktails to choose! I got the campfire one! Yum! Open air atmosphere and even an outdoor area for the littles to stretch out. It’s definitely loud on a Friday night! But a good time and delicious food!
Mark Clemons
Feb 12,2025
Jenna's exceptional customer service and attentiveness significantly enhanced our dining experience. Her helpful suggestions, patience, and thoroughness were outstanding. Despite her busy schedule, she consistently checked on our table, ensuring everything was satisfactory, and I'm certain she provided the same high level of service to all patrons. This was one of the best service experiences I've encountered in my fifty years. Regarding the meal, I selected a bacon burger with avocado, which was exceptionally delicious. My wife chose the Fresno Fig Burger, and she found it equally outstanding. My beverage selection was the fall beer, while my wife opted for the rose wine. Hopefully, when you go you'll be able to sit in Jenna's section and receive the type of service that you deserve.
Angela Robbins
Feb 12,2025
From start to finish, this place was incredible! The food was on point — the burgers were cooked to perfection, juicy, flavorful, and everything you’d hope for in a great burger. The truffle fries paired with garlic aioli? Chef’s kiss! And don’t even get me started on the honey cinnamon glazed sweet potato fries — sweet, savory, and totally addictive. The drinks were just as impressive, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The staff really brought the whole experience to life — high energy, super friendly, and just plain fun to be around. A huge shoutout to our server, Lauren — she was an absolute blast! Fun, attentive, and made our visit even more memorable. Can’t wait to come back again!
Reviews For Eureka!