Restaurants in Carlsbad
The Best Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger
5950 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008Was greatly surprised to have a good meal at a reasonable fair price in California, imagine that!!! I went for dinner with my two sons and had the hamburgers...
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- Superb881 Reviews4.8
Bologna Gourmet
5661 Palmer Way Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92010A gem in the middle of nowhere!! Real Italian founded and cooked, this restaurant is a delicacy. Every dish is amazing and if you like vegetables, their...
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- Superb346 Reviews4.8
Jeune et Jolie
2659 State St Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008Did I like it, yes. Did I LOVE it, No. the crudo was deceiving. I was hoping more than just a minuscule amount of amberjack. One had to look very hard to see...
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- Superb610 Reviews4.6
2051 Cucina Italiana
2051 Palomar Airport Rd Ste 175, Carlsbad, CA 92011That cacio e pepe gnocchi is... whoa. I had dinner Door Dashed to my hotel and it arrived hot and with plenty of plastic utensils (always appreciated!). The...
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- Superb249 Reviews4.8
GONZO RAMEN
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008OMG, this place is worth it! Worth the time trying to find parking, worth the wait in line to order, worth the money & time too! We took our kids who are...
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- Superb237 Reviews4.8
Don's Country Kitchen
2885 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Been here a number of times and never disappoints. Service is great.Food is great. Coffee is fresh and hot. Prices are very fair and portions are plentiful....
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- Superb332 Reviews4.7
Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe
950 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008Really this is a 4.5 review. Service was excellent. Food for great. Parking is pretty good but is full when the restaurant is packed. My order & my...
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- Superb340 Reviews4.6
Carlsbad Danish Bakery
2805 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Just found out the the Carlsbad Danish Bakery is back! All the same recipes as before! Authentic Danish bakery...like in Sovang, Ca....but HERE! Had the...
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- Superb210 Reviews4.7
Prontos' Gourmet Market
2812 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Friendly staff. Everything is locally sourced. HUGE portions, kinda caught me off guard. I c Louie have split the sandwich with the wife. Not complaining, got...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.7
Del Lusso Pizza
6021 Innovation Way Suite 120, Carlsbad, CA 92009This is a great place for families! We enjoyed great food (try the pasta and cheesecake) and great options for beers, while our kids had a great pizza and were...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.6
Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008Board & Brew offers just that: Craft Beer and forward-thinking Sandwiches. What is not to like? So the Board & Brew concept isn't exactly...
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- Superb308 Reviews4.5
Ebullition Brew Works and Gastronomy
2628 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009Decided to try this place out on my lunch break, and was not disappointed. I ordered the French Dip with fries, and a glass of "Son of Ghost". French...
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- Superb187 Reviews4.6
Nothing Bundt Cakes
965 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92011They were very accommodating of my order. I wanted a cake delivered to my daughter who lives on Camp Pendleton. The driver was great about calling before and...
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- Superb277 Reviews4.5
American Heroes & Brew
300 Carlsbad Village Dr STE 120, Carlsbad, CA 92008What a fantastic place for breakfast in Carlsbad. Breakfast was affordable. No wait for breakfast in Carlsbad is hard to find. The food was terrific. I had the...
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- Superb103 Reviews4.8
Roosevelt Pizzeria
3067 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Excellent pizza & house-made pasta. Kids enjoyed the pizza as did we :) My husband & I really loved the daily special house made pasta & mushrooms...
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- Superb240 Reviews4.5
The French Delights
6150 Yarrow Dr STE C, Carlsbad, CA 92011Mini and I dropped by for a quick bite- located in a commercial park, but pastries and coffee and tea were amazing. Huge selection of loose teas and a serving...
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- Superb97 Reviews4.8
Bluewater Grill
417 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008Manager saved the night after a bit of a rough start service-wise. She was amazing and took great care of us. Food was really excellent. And prices were pretty...
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- Superb388 Reviews4.4
Broken Yolk Cafe
7670 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009My family and I visited San Carlsbad and decided to eat here on our way back home. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating! I asked the hostess if...
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- Superb356 Reviews4.4
Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino Real #201, Carlsbad, CA 92009Beach plum never disappoints! Restaurant is very clean, the staff is very nice... and the food is delicious! Always a great experience! Tried their chai latte...
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- Superb343 Reviews4.4
King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008Large Mother's Day crowd but wait staff kept up with our orders. Food was tasty, hot, and plentiful. We hadn't been there for a while. Will return in a lesser...
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- Superb894 Reviews4.3
Draft Republic - Carlsbad
5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008Fantastic beer selection and friendly staff. Plenty of tv's showing a variety of sports. Have found the food to be very average. Really good appetizers...
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- Superb298 Reviews4.4
Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar - Carlsbad
2958 Madison St #100, Carlsbad, CA 92008This spot is a frequent go to for my family. Our kids love the salmon kama and the three course is delish. Their sashimi is fresh and this is the only place...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.4
Swami's Cafe Carlsbad
2780 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92024I've always wanted to try this place for years being in my neighborhood and I had an amazing food of tasting mahi mahi wrap and cup of clam chowder. Mahi...
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- Superb281 Reviews4.4
Carlsbad Brewing Company
6133 Innovation Way Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009We really liked the food...both regular items and specials were delicious and presented very well by a nice server. Our drinks were also good. The atmosphere...
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- Superb170 Reviews4.5
Spirito's Italian Diner
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92010Great little Italian place for casual dining. The eggplant Parmasan was really good, the ravioli on the side was pretty good. Spaghetti was great, hubby liked...
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- Superb269 Reviews4.4
Primo Pizza & Pasta
7110 Avenida Encinas #103, Carlsbad, CA 92011Had pizza from here tonight. It was great. However, the reason for my review is to commend Ryland. He is an amazing asset to the restaurant. He was very...
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- Superb269 Reviews4.4
Tabu Shabu Bressi Ranch
2674 Gateway Rd Suite 190, Carlsbad, CA 92009This place is definitely one you should visit if you're craving shabu shabu while you're in North County! I came here because it was one of the only...
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- Superb119 Reviews4.6
On a Roll Sandwich Shoppe
2794 Loker Ave W Ste 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010Decent sandwich joint. I keep going here by accident. The first time, I was looking for a different place and literally walked in and out. That place was...
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- Superb118 Reviews4.6
American Restaurants
American in CarlsbadDon's Country Kitchen
2885 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Been here a number of times and never disappoints. Service is great.Food is great. Coffee is fresh and hot. Prices are very fair and portions are plentiful....
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- Superb332 Reviews4.7
Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe
950 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008Really this is a 4.5 review. Service was excellent. Food for great. Parking is pretty good but is full when the restaurant is packed. My order & my...
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- Superb340 Reviews4.6
Swami's Cafe Carlsbad
2780 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92024I've always wanted to try this place for years being in my neighborhood and I had an amazing food of tasting mahi mahi wrap and cup of clam chowder. Mahi...
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- Superb281 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in CarlsbadDel Lusso Pizza
6021 Innovation Way Suite 120, Carlsbad, CA 92009This is a great place for families! We enjoyed great food (try the pasta and cheesecake) and great options for beers, while our kids had a great pizza and were...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.6
Roosevelt Pizzeria
3067 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Excellent pizza & house-made pasta. Kids enjoyed the pizza as did we :) My husband & I really loved the daily special house made pasta & mushrooms...
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- Superb240 Reviews4.5
Primo Pizza & Pasta
7110 Avenida Encinas #103, Carlsbad, CA 92011Had pizza from here tonight. It was great. However, the reason for my review is to commend Ryland. He is an amazing asset to the restaurant. He was very...
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- Superb269 Reviews4.4
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Carlsbad
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009I love this place! Remembering the old location in Old Town, but this Carlsbad location is still super fun. It's really really big and despite the huge...
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- Superb387 Reviews4.3
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
2939 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008First time here, I had the shrimp taco & refried beans, wow...so good! The chips & salsa is amazing too. The decor of the restaurant is cute I liked...
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- Good497 Reviews4.2
Miguel's Cocina
5980 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008Long line outside. Guess we came on a busy Taco Tuesday. But it only took about 15 minutes to be seated. A bit too loud noisy inside. Made it hard to converse....
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- Good370 Reviews4.2
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Carlsbad
Chin's Szechwan - Carlsbad
2820 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008A friend recommended this place as it is their go to. The outside building is average. Once you step inside you will be greeted with a smile and excellent...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.3
China Fusion- La Costa
3410 Via Mercato Ste 100, Carlsbad, CA 92009I freaking love this place. First, the portions are huge. And second, they're delicious! I've been coming here for almost two years now and it's...
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- Good119 Reviews4.2
The Shoppes at Carlsbad
2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008I love the play area at this mall for my girls. I've been on different days and times of week and have seen them cleaning the play area, so that helps...
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- Good191 Reviews3.8
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in CarlsbadOn a Roll Sandwich Shoppe
2794 Loker Ave W Ste 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010Decent sandwich joint. I keep going here by accident. The first time, I was looking for a different place and literally walked in and out. That place was...
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- Superb118 Reviews4.6
Marketplace
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009Great place for breakfast or lunch or a late night sweet craving as they have ice cream and candy. The Omni La Costa resort is a little city of its own and...
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- Good41 Reviews3.9
Granny's Apple Fries
1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008It's the most unique item in all of Legoland. Is it great? Maybe... but it's different and I like different. The shop is located in the back next to...
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- Good58 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in CarlsbadBluewater Grill
417 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008Manager saved the night after a bit of a rough start service-wise. She was amazing and took great care of us. Food was really excellent. And prices were pretty...
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- Superb388 Reviews4.4
King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008Large Mother's Day crowd but wait staff kept up with our orders. Food was tasty, hot, and plentiful. We hadn't been there for a while. Will return in a lesser...
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- Superb894 Reviews4.3
Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe
7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad, CA 92011Hands down the best fish and chips and calamari steak I've had in the Southern California area and worth the travel! The calamari steak was fresh, tender...
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- Superb309 Reviews4.3
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Carlsbad
Siam Queen Thai Bistro
3050 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008The food was so delicious! Excellent service! The waitress was very attentive and food came out really fast. We had pad thai, pineapple fried rice, Thai fried...
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- Good119 Reviews4.1
Thai Style
890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011The Food itself was very good! The flavor is mild nothing too overpowering. The reason why I gave a 4/5 is due to the location. I stayed at Carlsbad By the Sea...
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- Good107 Reviews4.1
BKK THAI KITCHEN
1818 Marron Rd #104, Carlsbad, CA 92008Customer service was a bit slow at 1:30 p.m. on a weekday even though there were only 2 other couples dining in when we arrived. But the lady who waited on us...
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Indian Restaurants
Indian in Carlsbad
Taste of the Himalayas
300 Carlsbad Village Dr Unit 106, Carlsbad, CA 92008All of out food was great. The lentil soup is so flavorful I could eat it at every mean. My chicken curry was really spicy at a 3. Maybe go light on the spice...
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- Superb290 Reviews4.3
Tandoori Guys - Indian Restaurant & Catering
2675 Gateway Rd #101, Carlsbad, CA 92009The Chicken Tikki Masala was delicious! The garlic naan definitely hit the spot and the veggie samosas were a filling appetizer! I visited this location on...
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- Superb32 Reviews4.3
Punjabi Tandoor
5812 Van Allen Way #120, Carlsbad, CA 92008So so good flavor and the food taste so fresh wow brings back memories! I just came across it from yelp and seen the pics I knew I had to give it a try !...
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- Good236 Reviews4
Italian Restaurants
Italian in CarlsbadBologna Gourmet
5661 Palmer Way Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92010A gem in the middle of nowhere!! Real Italian founded and cooked, this restaurant is a delicacy. Every dish is amazing and if you like vegetables, their...
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- Superb346 Reviews4.8
2051 Cucina Italiana
2051 Palomar Airport Rd Ste 175, Carlsbad, CA 92011That cacio e pepe gnocchi is... whoa. I had dinner Door Dashed to my hotel and it arrived hot and with plenty of plastic utensils (always appreciated!). The...
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- Superb249 Reviews4.8
Prontos' Gourmet Market
2812 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008Friendly staff. Everything is locally sourced. HUGE portions, kinda caught me off guard. I c Louie have split the sandwich with the wife. Not complaining, got...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.7
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Carlsbad
Bob's Steak & Chop House
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009A lot of big tables for a mid-week nite competing for conversation making it a bit noisy. the service was slightly better than average. The menu is extensive....
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- Good577 Reviews4.2
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008My sister made a reservation here for dinner and when I arrived and saw that it was located right across the street from the ocean I initially thought this was...
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- Good816 Reviews4.1
Texas de Brazil
2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008After 4 or 5 different meats they al began to taste the same I was looking forward to having the lamb and it was soooo tough. My son and I were so...
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- Good636 Reviews4.1
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in CarlsbadBoard & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008Board & Brew offers just that: Craft Beer and forward-thinking Sandwiches. What is not to like? So the Board & Brew concept isn't exactly...
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- Superb308 Reviews4.5
Mendocino Farms
2674 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009This was our first time dining at Mendocino’s. Jeremiah serviced us and was very pleasant. The food is amazing. I highly recommend coming here. Service and...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.4
Windmill Food Hall
890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011Five for vibe. Cool space, different seating options including outside. A little loud. Three for value. Food was expensive for size portions and food court. I...
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- Good213 Reviews4.2
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in CarlsbadBlue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar - Carlsbad
2958 Madison St #100, Carlsbad, CA 92008This spot is a frequent go to for my family. Our kids love the salmon kama and the three course is delish. Their sashimi is fresh and this is the only place...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.4
Tabu Shabu Bressi Ranch
2674 Gateway Rd Suite 190, Carlsbad, CA 92009This place is definitely one you should visit if you're craving shabu shabu while you're in North County! I came here because it was one of the only...
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- Superb119 Reviews4.6
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Carlsbad
District 1 Pho
890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011Good was really good! Deff will come back. Hubby enjoyed his food as well(: large portions. My pho, was enough for two meals for me. I had leftovers to bring...
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- Superb67 Reviews4.3
Phở House & Grill
2708 Loker Ave W b107, Carlsbad, CA 92010It is a bit pricey than I'm used to but the food was delish! I am very picky about my peanut sauce for the fresh spring rolls. The taste is close to the...
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- Good197 Reviews3.8
Ninjago Kitchen
1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008Pretty good, food was good amount and quality. Wait time was great (with reservation) and the kids had a place where to play while wait. We enjoyed the place a...
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- Good48 Reviews3.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Carlsbad
Barrel Republic Carlsbad
2961 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008What a great place for the craft beer aficionado, the hungry kiddo, and the health conscious mom. We arrived here on Tuesday Trivia night and the place was...
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- Superb244 Reviews4.3
Grand Avenue Bar & Grill
752 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008An excellent and friendly spot for dining and drinks. The food is well-prepared and delicious! Special acknowledgment to Sutton who works the morning...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.4
The Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008Fabulous! So glad I listened to a shop owner's recommendation over the yelp reviews. The food and service were spectacular. We shared the nachos, egg...
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- Good267 Reviews4