This place is great. High quality food. Delicious. I had the Teriyaki Chicken and brown rice for lunch. So yummy. $14.95. That's a great lunch price. The patio is delightful. Service was excellent. I highly recommend it.

Disappointing Experience at P.F. Chang's - September 7, 2024 I recently visited P.F. Chang's in Carlsbad on September 7, 2024, at 7:20 PM, with a party of 11 (5 adults and 6 kids). Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we had hoped for. We arrived as walk-ins and were informed by Blenda (with long black hair) that large groups should make reservations or call ahead. She told us there were no available tables and that we would need to wait 25 minutes, even though the restaurant was only 50% full. We were added to the waitlist, and I received a message that our table was ready. However, when we went to be seated, the table wasn’t prepared. We waited in the designated area, only to receive another message that our table had been canceled. When I approached Blenda for clarification, her attitude was dismissive, and she didn’t apologize for the mistake. It was frustrating and uncomfortable, but I decided to wait a little longer to avoid ruining the kids' birthday celebration. Eventually, one of our group members asked to be seated separately, and the staff combined some empty tables in the corner to accommodate us. This solution could have been offered from the beginning, and I was confused as to why it wasn’t. Throughout the interaction, Blenda repeatedly reminded me that large groups should make reservations, which I acknowledged. However, her tone and response felt dismissive and insensitive. Whether the restaurant does not want to accommodate large groups or if this is their policy, it felt as though I was being given a lesson for having dined there. I am paying for food and service, including a guaranteed tip for groups of 8 or more. Is this kind of service acceptable? While the food was excellent and the servers themselves were friendly, the management’s handling of our situation was extremely disappointing. Following this incident, I sent a complaint to the corporate office 4 days ago and received an email from the local restaurant partner suggesting further discussion. I responded but have yet to hear back. It seems that this restaurant has no intention of resolving the issue. I would not recommend this location to anyone, and I certainly will not be returning.

Never expected American fast food to be the best, but actually I find this one way more pleasing compared to some European fast food restaurants! The place was very clean, friendly employees and the food was really good! It feels definitely like a safe option, you can see clearly how they’re preparing the food and despite the fact that it still is food meant to be done quickly to receive most sales, it tastes similarly to the ones people could get in some actual local restaurants. One of my favourite options for fast food in the US!

Amazing Chinese food at reasonable price. Good variety of mains & sides. Fresh & tasty.

Needed a quick bite while we were at the outlets, food was fast, pretty healthy and tasted good. Service was very friendly and helpful. Recommend if you need a counter service restaurant.

My mom dropped the plate as she was bringing it to the table, but they just cooked the food again for us without making us pay again! The staff were all very professional and kind, cleaning up the floor so quick and checking if my mom was ok. This was our second time here, and the food is always great with good portions at an affordable price! Highly recommend this place!!

I was reminiscing about Ruby's Diner, one of my favorite dining locations at the Oceanside Pier. They had closed many years ago and the building recently burnt down. But after doing a search online, I realize that they had a location in Carlsbad. This is my review of Ruby's Diner in the Carlsbad outlet mall. I am very happy that this Ruby's Diner is only 15 minutes away from downtown Oceanside. Although I don't come to this mall frequently, I may start returning more often thanks to my experience eating here. Ruby's Diner is known as a Classic American Diner that is well known for their burgers, fries & milkshakes. They're also famous for their vintage 50's & 60's themed decor & music. Their interior is very spacious and accommodate groups and families easy. You can also choose to sit outside on the patio as well. The vintage theme has various paraphernalia and decorations from the 60s era. They also have a functioning train set that runs a track on the ceiling above. The kids love it! I think the only CON I found for their atmosphere was in regards to their men's restroom being too small and only having 1 stall & 1 urinal. Their service is always courteous, fast & friendly and I love their uniforms. Although their menu is based on an American diner theme, there are many other options to help diversify one's dining choices. For breakfast, you can find items like eggs Benedict, omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast burritos, biscuits & gravy, chicken fried steak, waffles, pancakes, French toast, and of course, a typical American breakfast with eggs and bacon. Their lunch and dinner menu is just as extensive. Their portions are very fair considering the price, and overall, I love the customization options for customers who want to create their own flavor experiences by mixing & matching ingredients. My most recent experience was with a Cobb burger, Cajun Fries and a Salted Caramel Milkshake. I loved the variance from salty bacon, to juicy burger, to seasoned crispy fries & the sweet sips of heaven! Anytime I want a true vintage dining experience, I come to Ruby's Diner in Carlsbad to send me down memory lane. I recommend!

We had breakfast here before heading to Legoland for the day. The portions are big. We were able to skip lunch for the day, even with all the walking we did. The staff were attentive and the service was fast. The food was delicious. They gave my kid a cool paper car to assemble too!