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Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a restaurant located on El Camino Real, offering Southern California cuisine with craft cocktails, boutique wines, and local craft beers. They also host special events such as pairing dinners and are open for brunch and dinner service, with reservations strongly recommended.
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09/24/2026

Meet For the Birds 🐦🌴 A bright mix of cachaca, rye, pineapple, lime, orgeat, and Angostura. Come give it a try!

09/15/2026

San Diego Restaurant Week is here! 🍽️ Join us September 13–20 for a special 3 course menu featuring one starter, one entrée, and one dessert for $40 per person. Reserve your table and experience what Black Rail does best!

09/14/2026

A little mysterious, a little legendary, and very good in a cocktail 💚🍸

Join us this Wednesday, September 16 at 6PM for an interactive Chartreuse Cocktail Tasting led by Lead Bartender Casey. Sip your way through The Last Word, Naked & Famous + a mystery third cocktail, then choose your favorite for a full-sized pour alongside a bite from Chef Moises Hernandez.

🍸 $30 per person | Limited seating

Reserve through the link in our bio and be sure to select the Chartreuse Experience when booking.

09/09/2026

Wine Wednesday is calling 🍷 Enjoy 50% off select bottles of wine tonight at Black Rail. Grab your favorite people and come sip with us!

08/15/2026

Your Saturday night lineup is looking delicious! 🍽️ Choose from our Chicken Marsala, Grilled New York Steak with fries, or our Slow-Roasted Prime Rib special, available Fridays and Saturdays until sold out. Which one are you ordering? 🥩✨

08/14/2026

Summer nights are better with tequila. 🌵🥃
Join us on the patio Thursday, August 27 for a four-course pairing dinner featuring Cazcanes Tequila - an evening of bold flavors, beautiful pours, and a menu created to bring out the best in each expression.

We’ll kick things off with a welcome cocktail before moving through four courses paired with Cazcanes Blanco, Reposado, Añejo + Extra Añejo, then finish the night with an Añejo Old Fashioned.

Think warm summer air, tequila in your glass, dinner on the patio… exactly where you want to be in August. ✨

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Reception | 6PM
Dinner | 6:30PM
$100 per person*

Seating is limited- email [email protected] or call us at 760-931-0020 to secure your spot today!

08/07/2026

What a fun night! 🧠✨ Thanks to everyone who came out, and congratulations to Bearly Leegal on taking home the win! 🏆 Huge thanks to our awesome host, Krystal with Lady Luck Trivia, for another great Trivia Night. See you next Thursday! ✨

08/03/2026

August is here! ☀️🎷 Fill your weekends with live jazz, great food, and your favorite drinks. Check out this month’s lineup and join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 6:30 PM.

08/02/2026

Sundays just got better. 🍷✨ End your weekend with our 3-course dinner for two for just $79. Enjoy a starter, two entrées, a decadent dessert, and your choice of select wine or craft cocktails, all while listening to live jazz starting at 6 PM. Come in today ! 🥂

07/10/2026

🍸 Meet the Maker: Summer Cocktails & Bites ☀️

Join us for an evening celebrating the flavors of summer! Our Lead Bartender, Casey, will welcome you to the bar to share the inspiration, techniques, and unique ingredients that brought our newest seasonal cocktails to life. Finish the event by choosing your favorite summer cocktail to enjoy as a full-sized drink.

Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, this is a unique opportunity to sip, learn, and experience the creativity behind Black Rail’s newest menu.

🍹 Guided cocktail tasting
🍴Bites from our summer shares menu
🥃 One full-sized cocktail of your choice
📅 Limited seating available- reserve your spot today!

07/07/2026

🌟It’s Happy Hour ALL DAY every Tuesday at Black Rail!🍻

Come enjoy your favorites plus some delicious new additions to our happy hour menu:
✨ New Lamb Meatball Sliders
🌮 2 Blackened Shrimp Tacos
🥙 House-made Hummus

Pair it with one of our $7 Happy Hour drinks and make your Tuesday even better. 🍹
Let’s get the week started & See you at BlackRail !

Address

6981 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA
92009

To get to the restaurant at El Camino Real in Carlsbad via public transport, you can take the bus that stops at the nearby station. Alternatively, if you're driving, follow the route along El Camino Real until you reach your destination. Parking is available near the establishment but may be limited depending on the time of day or day of the week.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4pm - 9pm
Thursday	4pm - 9pm
Friday	4pm - 10pm
Saturday	4pm - 10pm
Sunday	4pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.blackrailkitchen.com/

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What people say

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a must-visit restaurant located on El Camino Real in Carlsbad. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its Southern California cuisine, craft cocktails, boutique wines, and local craft beers. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for any occasion.

One of the most exciting events at Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is Mystery Wine Wednesday during the month of May. Guests can enjoy a delicious mystery bottle of wine carefully selected by the in-house sommelier that will be revealed at the table! Additionally, Tuesdays just got happier at Black Rail Kitchen + Bar with all night happy hour restaurant-wide.

For special occasions like Mother's Day or a 5-course pairing dinner with Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard, Black Rail Kitchen + Bar has got you covered. Their chef Moises Hernandez curates a tasting menu that pairs perfectly with their selection of wines and cocktails.

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar has also been nominated for The Best of North County in multiple categories including Best Bar, Date Nite, Outdoor Dining, and Specialty Cocktails. This recognition speaks to the quality of their food and drinks as well as their exceptional service.

Overall, Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Carlsbad.