Great food. Loved the chicken sandwich, the croquettes, and the potatoes were excellent. The old fashions were spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Potato V GF, Gochujang Chicken Sandwich, Larb Croquettes GF
Amberli B.
Unique drinks, good food, bartenders with charisma, and an atmosphere that keeps you looking around. This place is amazing!!
Ricki Colliflower
What a find this place is! The cocktail program is spectacular, extremely unique and well balanced original cocktails coupled with excellent classics.Food is also really tasty and unique with thai inspired dishes.As if Same Same wasn't great enough, they have gluten free dishes and clearly someone is aware of cross contamination in that kitchen, because I have celiac and woke up feeling great which is kind of rare. So BRAVO Same Same. Your staff was amazingly knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining as well. The decor is also awesome.My husband and I cannot wait to come back and try the whole menu.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and Gluten Free / Celiac friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Larb Croquettes GF
R W.
They have a great menu of craft cocktails that will knock your socks off. Ashley was great behind the bar and served up some exceptional drinks. We had a Sioux City Old Fashioned and an Espresso Martini at the special happy hour price (4PM to 6PM). We tried the Samosas, Larb, and the fish sauce wings. Solid choices and great small plates to share. Kinda trendy cool place with lots of people coming in for good eats and drink
Debi L.
Awesome bartenders and drinks, and really amazing food. I had drinks and dinner there two nights in a row, and I honestly don't think I've done that anywhere else in about 20 years! Don't be afraid to try the fish sauce chicken wings--they are delightfully crispy, juicy, and flavorful, and they're also gluten-free! The menu is tiny, but the people I was with sampled most of the menu and we all loved everything.
Daniell Ramirez
This place truly has it all! With its welcoming atmosphere, delectable food, top-notch drinks, reasonable prices, and the friendliest staff in town – from security to bartenders – it's a standout spot in Carlsbad. In my opinion, while there are plenty of places to grab a quick drink in Carlsbad, Same Same sets itself apart in a league of its own!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andre Bick
Drinks are always good here and so is the atmosphere one of my personal favorites in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris B.
I don't even know if I have the words! Rarely are we so impressed with every item we order. All 3 dishes were phenomenal. Seriously. Anytime I visit Southern California I will make sure to come here. The Tom Kha was mind blowing. If they ever decide to ship nationwide, I will be the first to order. The wonton samosas are by far the most flavorful I've ever had. Initially as the plate was set down I wanted more sauce- and the sauce was amazing and I would have loved more of it. And, these are so damn good you don't need any sauce! Lastly we shared the Khao Soi. My god. If that's not heaven in a bowl I don't know what is. I could hardly stop myself from eating although I was quite full. Again, my standards are fairly high. If I am paying for food I don't want something I can make at home. If you're considering coming here it's a must! You will be so pleased. If you don't like interesting or adventurous food this might not be the place for you- or maybe it will change your life in the very best way!
Hannah S.
I'm beyond impressed with the food, service and decor. Every dish we ordered was phenomenal! We ordered a variety of drinks and not one was a disappointment. The espresso martini was phenomenal as well. Best one I've found in the area! Will be returning again and again!!
Teresa B.
If you have not visited this unique restaurant/bar in Carlsbad you are missing out! Whether you are a SD local or visiting, Same Same offers a unique experience and a walk through Thailand with a modern day twist. Great for a wide age range of 21+! This Carlsbad gem offers curious libations leaving you wanting more and wondering what your taste buds stumbled upon. In addition to flavorful spirits, Same Same delivers a food menu like no other. Take a walk with your palate down Bangkok streets through the many Thai fusion eats and allow all of the flavors to seduce your taste buds! You will leave this amazing neighborhood favorite feeling as if you are part of the Same Same family! All of the staff are friendly, well-versed in the Same Same menu and ready to guide you through your exotic adventure.
The food was good. The bartender was cute. I ordered the lamb croquettes and the chicken sandwich. They were both good.
Danica V.
Who woulda thought that a cool swanky cocktail bar exist in downtown Carlsbad. What a great find. Went on a date night and the vibe was 10/10. Love the decor in here. From the outside looks like a small bar but it has a big back section with full table service. They do have a limited food menu but it hits all the Thai goodies. I'm a sucker for Khao Soi Chicken curry. It's a northern Thai cuisine that is not served in most places. I have low expectations since it's not a traditional authentic Thai spot but was pleasantly surprised of the flavor of the fusion. Rather than your standard chicken they use a charred chicken so adds more flavor to it. One thing that was lacking tho was soup which is my fave part of this dish but our server was kind enough to get an extra small bowl of broth. As far as other bites I have yet to try and cocktails here are all on point. Highly recommend if you're in the area
Tricia Foley
This was a Yelp find because we don’t live in Carlsbad and wanted to meet up with friends. Definitely a bar first, but has good food options. The chicken satay and Penang curry were outstanding! Kind of tucked away but it was good. Small menu.Parking: Not an issue!
Great food. Loved the chicken sandwich, the croquettes, and the potatoes were excellent. The old fashions were spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Potato V GF, Gochujang Chicken Sandwich, Larb Croquettes GF
Unique drinks, good food, bartenders with charisma, and an atmosphere that keeps you looking around. This place is amazing!!
What a find this place is! The cocktail program is spectacular, extremely unique and well balanced original cocktails coupled with excellent classics.Food is also really tasty and unique with thai inspired dishes.As if Same Same wasn't great enough, they have gluten free dishes and clearly someone is aware of cross contamination in that kitchen, because I have celiac and woke up feeling great which is kind of rare. So BRAVO Same Same. Your staff was amazingly knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining as well. The decor is also awesome.My husband and I cannot wait to come back and try the whole menu.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and Gluten Free / Celiac friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Larb Croquettes GF
They have a great menu of craft cocktails that will knock your socks off. Ashley was great behind the bar and served up some exceptional drinks. We had a Sioux City Old Fashioned and an Espresso Martini at the special happy hour price (4PM to 6PM). We tried the Samosas, Larb, and the fish sauce wings. Solid choices and great small plates to share. Kinda trendy cool place with lots of people coming in for good eats and drink
Awesome bartenders and drinks, and really amazing food. I had drinks and dinner there two nights in a row, and I honestly don't think I've done that anywhere else in about 20 years! Don't be afraid to try the fish sauce chicken wings--they are delightfully crispy, juicy, and flavorful, and they're also gluten-free! The menu is tiny, but the people I was with sampled most of the menu and we all loved everything.
This place truly has it all! With its welcoming atmosphere, delectable food, top-notch drinks, reasonable prices, and the friendliest staff in town – from security to bartenders – it's a standout spot in Carlsbad. In my opinion, while there are plenty of places to grab a quick drink in Carlsbad, Same Same sets itself apart in a league of its own!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are always good here and so is the atmosphere one of my personal favorites in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't even know if I have the words! Rarely are we so impressed with every item we order. All 3 dishes were phenomenal. Seriously. Anytime I visit Southern California I will make sure to come here. The Tom Kha was mind blowing. If they ever decide to ship nationwide, I will be the first to order. The wonton samosas are by far the most flavorful I've ever had. Initially as the plate was set down I wanted more sauce- and the sauce was amazing and I would have loved more of it. And, these are so damn good you don't need any sauce! Lastly we shared the Khao Soi. My god. If that's not heaven in a bowl I don't know what is. I could hardly stop myself from eating although I was quite full. Again, my standards are fairly high. If I am paying for food I don't want something I can make at home. If you're considering coming here it's a must! You will be so pleased. If you don't like interesting or adventurous food this might not be the place for you- or maybe it will change your life in the very best way!
I'm beyond impressed with the food, service and decor. Every dish we ordered was phenomenal! We ordered a variety of drinks and not one was a disappointment. The espresso martini was phenomenal as well. Best one I've found in the area! Will be returning again and again!!
If you have not visited this unique restaurant/bar in Carlsbad you are missing out! Whether you are a SD local or visiting, Same Same offers a unique experience and a walk through Thailand with a modern day twist. Great for a wide age range of 21+! This Carlsbad gem offers curious libations leaving you wanting more and wondering what your taste buds stumbled upon. In addition to flavorful spirits, Same Same delivers a food menu like no other. Take a walk with your palate down Bangkok streets through the many Thai fusion eats and allow all of the flavors to seduce your taste buds! You will leave this amazing neighborhood favorite feeling as if you are part of the Same Same family! All of the staff are friendly, well-versed in the Same Same menu and ready to guide you through your exotic adventure.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was good. The bartender was cute. I ordered the lamb croquettes and the chicken sandwich. They were both good.
Who woulda thought that a cool swanky cocktail bar exist in downtown Carlsbad. What a great find. Went on a date night and the vibe was 10/10. Love the decor in here. From the outside looks like a small bar but it has a big back section with full table service. They do have a limited food menu but it hits all the Thai goodies. I'm a sucker for Khao Soi Chicken curry. It's a northern Thai cuisine that is not served in most places. I have low expectations since it's not a traditional authentic Thai spot but was pleasantly surprised of the flavor of the fusion. Rather than your standard chicken they use a charred chicken so adds more flavor to it. One thing that was lacking tho was soup which is my fave part of this dish but our server was kind enough to get an extra small bowl of broth. As far as other bites I have yet to try and cocktails here are all on point. Highly recommend if you're in the area
This was a Yelp find because we don’t live in Carlsbad and wanted to meet up with friends. Definitely a bar first, but has good food options. The chicken satay and Penang curry were outstanding! Kind of tucked away but it was good. Small menu.Parking: Not an issue!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Panang Curry GF, Chicken Satay GF
It's a little loud, but good food, cocktails, and fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sick bar, awesome food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5