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Food - Bar Traza, Carlsbad, CA

Bar Traza

4.7 (179)
$30 and under
American
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009-6823

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Bar Traza

4.7
$30 and under
American
Carlsbad

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Overlooking the hills of La Costa and the resort's lush golf courses, Bar Traza offers Spanish inspired plates in a vibrant setting. Our talented culinary team has developed an eclectic menu featuring local, organic ingredients. Be sure to try one (or several) uniquely profiled drinks and embark on a cocktail discovery that is comforting yet adventurous.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emily Brubaker
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to lacostadining@omnihotels.com for information
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Complimentary two-hour validation is included for restaurant patrons. After entering resort, follow Costa del Mar to the first stop sign and go left. Continue ahead as the road veers right and follow signs to our self-parking lot. Walk towards lobby/main entrance. Bar Traza is located in the main plaza building.
  • Public transit
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bar Traza.

4.7

4.7
(179)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

179 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with a super staff. Can be a tad loud.

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  2. amy Gold

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food selection and quality was terrific from salads, to appetizers, pizza , entrees ... great service beautiful patio vista

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  3. Cara

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely bar, delicious food. Ramiro our waiter was so nice and accommodating!!!

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  4. Brad Gold

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great small plates, good wine list, and a very nice view. The service was great too. Very friendly.

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  5. Cathy Gold

    Los Angeles172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for predictably good food, excellent service and lovely ambiance. You can't go wrong.

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  6. Leda

    Orlando2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 9, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food wasn’t great but view and service were good.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Mike Gold

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool place not bad Wouldn’t go unless it was at the hotel

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Robert Gold

    San Antonio37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lively place, very noisy around the bar. Seating layout could be greatly improved. Just had some wine and a cheese plate, which was very nice.

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  9. Diane

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fun to watch the olympics while eating buffalo wings, ahi tuna and sipping a drink! A perfect place to enjoy our vacation.

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  10. tyler

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 30, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Reserved a table and waited for 45 minutes to never even be served just ended up leaving

    1 person found this helpful

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emily Brubaker
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to lacostadining@omnihotels.com for information
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Complimentary two-hour validation is included for restaurant patrons. After entering resort, follow Costa del Mar to the first stop sign and go left. Continue ahead as the road veers right and follow signs to our self-parking lot. Walk towards lobby/main entrance. Bar Traza is located in the main plaza building.
  • Public transit
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Bar Traza is well suited to a special evening: guests report anniversary meals and praise its candlelit indoor ambience and starlit patio with lovely views.

For a quieter, pleasant visit try lunch or an outdoor table on the patio, guests say lunch worked well and the patio is a lovely, less-noisy choice with great views.

Yes, Bar Traza is welcoming to families: guests praise attentive servers to children, generous kids' meals, and staff who accommodate special requests and birthdays.

Bar Traza reads like a vibrant hotel lounge: indoors it has sports-bar energy with big screens and an active bar, while the patio offers low candlelight, starlight, torches and sweeping golf-course views.

For families and guests needing extra seating help, Bar Traza's staff are accommodating, reviewers note staff assisting a visitor with a walker and even providing a couch for an injured guest, while servers are regularly praised for being kind to kids.

Portions at Bar Traza tend to be generous, guests report hearty servings (some left with take-home boxes) and describe soups and kids' meals as substantial.

Bar Traza often feels bustling around the bar and can have waits during peak visits, while the outdoor patio and terrace are frequently noted as the quieter, more relaxed spots.

Yes, Bar Traza has outdoor seating: guests repeatedly mention a patio/terrace/deck overlooking the golf course as a lovely spot to dine al fresco.

Casual dress, Bar Traza welcomes comfortable, casual attire; nothing formal is expected.

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Bar Traza

4.7
$30 and under
American
Carlsbad

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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