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20|TWENTY, Carlsbad, CA

20|TWENTY

3.9
3.9
1180 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Named for its picture-perfect views of the Pacific coastline, 20|TWENTY offers contemporary California cuisine that is globally inspired, yet locally sourced from within a 40-mile radius. At the helm of Chef Jason Luke, minimalistic dishes put fresh, seasonal ingredients at the forefront while maintaining flavorful profiles that embrace Southern California’s coastal palette. Do not miss our brunch on Sundays from 10AM - 2PM, bottomless mimosas $18!
Complimentary Valet Parking

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, International, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:00 am Sun 6:30 am–9:30 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 827-2500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Ralphs
  • Area
    Carlsbad
  • Cross Street
    Cannon Road
  • Parking details
    We have a self-parking lot across the street without charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20|TWENTY offers a mix of experiences with "great food and nice location" overlooking the ocean. Their dishes, including New York strip steak and salmon, are praised for flavor, while the service is often highlighted as "excellent" and "attentive." Some guests noted long wait times, but the ambiance and staff frequently earn commendations.

1,180 Reviews
  1. Jeanne

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a pleasant time with good food, although overpriced. New York strip steak was delicious, chicken fries were impressive, and butter cake dessert was good.

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  2. deanna

    VIP

    Nashville

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good…not great. The meatloaf was our fav. The server was nice but she kept asking us “have you had a chance to look over the menu?” Every 5 minutes! We had just sat down! Oh well…it’s not like they were busy…only about 4 tables of diners. The ambiance much better outside.

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  3. Russell

    VIP

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and nice location looking out towards the ocean. They are short on staff and the few they have are moving quickly all the time. However they were able to service all of the tables. Fortunately the restaurant was only about half full. Overall great location and food. Recommended.

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  4. al

    New York City

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We gained the night after Valentine’s Day. At a 6:30 reservation the inside was booked up except for high top tables which we don’t like we sat outside on the patio, which had many heaters in strategic places so the temperature was OK. Most of those tables stay vacant the entire evening. We started with two Kir Royales, split a Caesar salad. One entrée was the salmon the other the short rib and the bill was $114. This is not in the value zone. Service was excellent.  The menu is really small. Had six items that would be considered entrées. And a whole lot of what look like small bites and shareable things. I should’ve looked at the menu online before booking. But we remember coming here years ago during happy hour when they had a band and we thought it would be OK to visit again. Will look closer next time.

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  5. Javier

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time for Valentine’s. Food and setting was amazing and the staff was attentive.

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  6. Sebastian

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated Valentine's day. The food was great and the cost was reasonable. Highly recommended

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  7. Dain

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I wouldn’t recommend eating here, especially not for an event like an anniversary or Valentine’s Day. I came with my fiancé on Valentine’s Day and had a poor experience. I’m not usually the type to send food back, but my partner and I both sent back our lobster dishes twice for being thoroughly overcooked. I eventually just requested the Salmon instead, which was better. The appetizer was one single oyster that was just not good. They put some weird crunchy greens on top that just didn’t work at all with the dish. The dessert was a few chocolate strawberries that looked like they had been ordered from target. The service was also pretty poor, although our server was kind and helpful. We made a later reservation (around 8), and about halfway through our meal they started closing down the restaurant - scraping chairs on concrete floors, turning the music off, moving tables. It honestly ruined the meal and we left before the final course was even brought out. I just can’t rationalize paying $200 for a dinner where I had to send multiple meals back and basically got kicked out before the final course was even served. I understand that they need to close the restaurant at some point, but if you aren’t okay with customers staying until 10pm on Valentine’s Day night, maybe don’t accept reservations for 8:30. Overall just really off-putting and it upset my fiancé quite a bit. Won’t be coming back here.

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  8. Nate

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I am confused why there is gratuity already added without letting me know

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  9. Carrie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It's a special Valentine's dinner, supposed to be high-end. Not. No tablecloths no ambience. Kind of felt like a lobby. Loud the service was bad. I tried to flag down somebody four times because I got the wrong cocktail. I had my food before they would even correct it that was just a start. I highly suggest not going here for a date or a dinner. A lunch might be nice outside.

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  10. Julie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner on Valentine’s Day’s and enjoyed the four course dinner menu. It was a fantastic experience.

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FAQs

20|TWENTY offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 827-2500.

20|TWENTY is rated 3.9 stars by 1180 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for 20|TWENTY

5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cannon Road
  • Area
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:00 am Sun 6:30 am–9:30 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, International, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a self-parking lot across the street without charge.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Ralphs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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