Join Us at Cape Rey Where There IsAlways Something Happening

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa, presents numerous special events that are not to be missed during each season, so stay tuned to our events calendar and these Happenings pages for what's coming up. Always happening at Chandler's Oceanfront Dining is live music every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM with a sunset vibe. Chandler's is also the place to be on the coast with daily Happy Hour specials from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting

Join us on Thursday, December 5th for the holiday event on the coast you won't want to miss. We invite our community and neighbors to this complimentary holiday party around the pool at Cape Rey from 5:30pm-8:00pm.

We'll start the celebration with a Tree Lighting at 5:30pm sharp, then you can stroll the Kris Kringle Market, get family photos with Santa and catch the performances by Carlsbad High School bands and Holiday Carolers, throughout the evening.

Our cabanas will turn into Santa's workshops with art and crafts and cookie decorating for the kids, young and old. Be sure to enjoy some complimentary cocoa, cider and holiday treats on us as you mix and mingle your way through this fun and festive event with your neighbors, family and friends.

Make sure you stop in to Chandler's for a holiday toast or bite to eat, since a portion of the proceeds at Chandler's Oceanfront Dining will be donated to the Carlsbad Education Foundation providing opportunities to students in the Carlsbad Unified School District, as our way of giving back this holiday season. 

PLEASE RSVP

Join us for a Thanksgiving to remember

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Three amazing culinary experiences have been curated to celebrate Thanksgiving on the coast at Chandler's. Treat the family to a simple Breakfast Buffet from 7:00am-10:00am after putting your own turkey in the oven, enjoy a Bountiful, Beautiful Brunch Buffet from 11:30am-3:30pm, or spend the evening at an amazing three-course, prix fixe dinner you curate yourself, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with your choice of starter, entrée and dessert. 

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BREAKFAST BUFFET - $30 PER PERSON - Children's menu (under 12) also available - 7:00am - 10:00am

Assorted breakfast pastries, butterballs, strawberry jam

Diced melon, pineapple and whole strawberries

Gluten Free Granola with Milk

Greek Yogurt

Scrambled Eggs with shredded cheddar on the side

Cottage breakfast potatoes made with peppers, onions, smoked paprika salt and black pepper

Challa french toast, blackberries & maple syrup

Applewood smoked bacon and Chicken Apple Sausage

Orange and grapefruit juice

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BRUNCH BUFFET - $110 PER PERSON, $45 Children under 12 - 11:30am - 3:30pm

(last reservation at 3:00pm) 

RAW BAR

Lemongrass Poached Shrimp, Kumai Oysters, Prince Edward Island Mussels

Hickory Smoked Salmon

Golden Beet Poke with Shoyu Chili Sesame, Scallions, Aged Sherry Shallot Mignonette, Brandy Garlic Aioli, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Lemons & Limes, Capers, Cream Cheese 

CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE MONGERS 

Shaved Mortadella, Sopprasatta, Cotto Salami, Hooks Cheddar, Sage Derby Brie, 

Point Reyes Blue, Laura Chenel Goats Cheese, Black Sesame Cream Cheese, 

Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack, Grain Mustard, Fig Jam, Cornichons, Olives, Baguettes, and Rustic Herb Lavosh Crackers

SOUP

Butternut Squash Bisque with Candied CA Walnuts and Parmesan Multigrain Croutons

SALADS

Scarborough Baby Greens Salad, Shaved Watermelon Radish, English Cucumbers, Minted Balsamic, House Ranch

Baby Kale & Romaine Caesar Salad, Pumpkin Seeds, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Sherried Caesar Dressing

German Marble Potato Salad, Crispy Shallots, Smokey Herb Cider Vinaigrette

Cavatappi Paella Pasta Salad, Artichokes, Roasted Baby Peppers, Tiny Beans, Saffron Smoked Chili Vinaigrette

COASTAL RANCH CARVING STATION

Creole Mustard Crusted Prime Rib of Beef

 Garlic Butter Roasted Diestel Farm Turkey 

Wild Honey Mustard Glazed Bone in Ham

Turkey Bone Gravy, Cabernet Veal Jus, Cranberry Citrus Relish, Horseradish Pepper Cream

Assorted Miniature Rolls and Buttermilk Biscuits

HOT BUFFET

Roasted Local Rock Snapper - Castelvetrano Olives, Fennel, Oven Dried Tomato Jus

Glazed Root Vegetables - Candy Stripe Beets, Golden Beets, Young Carrots, Chervil

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower, Balsamic Glaze

Sage & Rosemary Focaccia Stuffing

Yukon Smashed Potatoes

Leek & Red Quinoa Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Vanilla Maple Candied Garnet Yams

SWEETS

Assorted Miniature Cookies and French Pastries, Tarts & Cakes

Pumpkin Pie with Chantilly Whipped Cream

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THREE COURSE, PRIX FIXE DINNER - $65 PER PERSON - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

OPTIONAL CAVIAR STARTER - AMERICAN WHITE STURGION CAVIAR $150

Crème Fraiche, Minced Bermuda Onions, Shaved Egg White & Yolks, Chives Blinis, Focaccia Toast 

FIRST COURSE (Select one)

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Cranberry Gastrique

CALIFORNIA CITRUS FENNEL SALAD with Baby Wild Arugula, Red Frilly Mustard Greens, California Blood Oranges, Grapefruit, Smoked Almonds, Wild Honey Persimmon Dressing

AUTUMN BOSC PEAR & POMEGRANITE SALAD with Blond Frisee, Baby Kale, Candies Pecans, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Maple Beet Vinaigrette

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & SHISHITSO PEPPERS with Curry Aioli, Spiced Cashews

BLUECRAB & AVOCADO TARTINE with Sadie Rose Sour Dough Toast, Blue Crab, Smashed Avocado, Basil Lemon Aioli, Micro Cilantro

ENTREE (Select one)

HERB CRUSTED FREE RANGE TURKEY BREAST with Wild Mushroom Chestnut Stuffing, Russet Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Cranberry Orange Relish, Garden Thyme Gravy

ROASTED LOCAL BLACK COD with Garlic Acorn Squash, Toasted Hazelnuts, Crispy Sage, Brown Butter Meyer Lemon Jus

MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON, LUMP CRAB SALAD with Garnet Yam Puree, Rainbow Swiss Chard Sauté, Cranberry Citrus Compote

COASTAL CALIFORNIA CIOPPINO with Jumbo Shrimp, Bass, Salmon, Venus Clams, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Fennel Tomato Saffron Broth, Charred Lemon, Saidie Rose Garlic Sour Dough Bread

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB with Jalapeno Cheddar Polenta, Cider Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Smoked Almond Crumble, Natural Jus & Chive Stix

SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF (+$10) with Garlic Herb Grain Mustard Crust, Horseradish Crème, Au Jus, Charred Broccolini, Cipollini Onions, Rosemary Roasted Yukon Potatoes

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI with Toasted Walnuts, Garnet Yams, Squash, Baby Arugula Leaves, Crispy Quinoa, Vegan White Truffle Creme

DESSERT (Select one)

CREME BRULEE with Sugar Cane Crust, Fresh Berries, Gluten Free Cookie

DARK CHOCOLAE HAZELNUT CRUNCH with Hazelnut Cream

GRANNY SMITH APPLE CRUMBLE with Vanilla Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream

CARLSBAD PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE with Chantilly Cream, Madol Salt Caramel

CRANBERRY-ALMOND GATOUX with Cranberry Coulis

THANKSGIVING RESERVATIONS

 

CHEERS TO THE SEASON WITH CHEF-CURATED HOLIDAY MEALS ON THE COAST AT CHANDLER'S

Christmas Eve - Four-course, prix-fixe dinner served 4:30-8:30pm - $85 per person (+ tax & gratuity)

AMUSE BOUCHE

DIVER SCALLOP CRUDO - with Blood Orange, Grilled Brioche, Pomegranate

FIRST COURSE (Select one)

CREAMY SUNCHOKE SOUP - with Chorizo Oil, Crispy Sage

BABY SPINACH & POAKED BOSC PEAR SALAD - with Golden Raisins, spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN ENTRÉES (Select one)

PEKING DUCK BREAST - Celery Root Puree, Cider Glazed Heirloom Baby Carrots, Blueberry Demi

LOCAL BLACK COD - with Fennel Maitake Mushroom Risotto, Myer Lemon Butter

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK - with Garlic Yukon Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Delicate Squash, Pink Peppercorn Bordelaise

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI - Watermelon Radish, Hazelnut Cream Sauce, Crispy Sage

DESSERT (Select one)

YULE LOG CAKE - with Chocolate Genoise, Chantilly Cream, Wild Berry Sauce

TOFFEE BREAD PUDDING - with Toffee Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

CHRISTMAS EVE RESERVATIONS

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Christmas Morning Breakfast  - A la carte menu available - 7:00am - 10:00am - last seating at 9:30am

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Christmas Day Brunch - 11:00am - 3:00pm - $110 per person (+ tax & gratuity) - $45 for children under 12

Omelette Station & Breakfast Offerings

FARM FRESH SCRAMBLED EGGS

SAIDIE ROSE CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST - with berries, Maple Syrup & Whipped Butter

BREADS & PASTRIES - Mini Fruit and Grain Muffins, Mini Butter and Multigrain Croissants, Banana Bread, Pumpkin Bread, Apple Danish, Cranberry Twists, Chocolate Brioche, Pecan Sticky Buns, Fresh Fruit

Local Cured Meats & Cheese Mongers

 CHARCUTERIE, CA COASTAL CHEESE FLIGHT, CLASSICAL PATE’S, MARKET CARVED MELONS AND BERRIES

Salami Piemonte’s, Spicy Salame Cotto, Toscano, Calabrese, Rosemary Ham, House made Tangerine Marmalade, Toasted California Almonds, Grapes, and Wild Honeycomb,  Assorted Crackers, French Baguette, Nuts, Assorted Cured Meats, Chutneys, Pickled Vegetables, Pitted Olives

Pacific Coast Sea & Ice Bar

JUMBO BLACK TIGER SHRIMP COCKTAIL - Chardonnay Poached

KUMAI OYSTERS on the half shell  & POACHED PEI MUSSELS

BEET POKE, Candy Stripe, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame-Chili Spiked

GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD, Jicama, Zucchini, Fresno Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

DRESSINGS & TOPPINGS: Shallot Aged Sherry Mignonette, Bourbon Mustard Aioli, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce Lemons & Limes

 Soup, Live Organic Greens & Composed Salads

WINTER GARNET YAM CHOWDER - Herb Brioche Croutons, Micro Beet Root Greens

CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD - Curried Cashews, Miso Harrisa Dressing

LACINTO KALE, TREVISE RADICCHIO & SWEET GEM SALAD - Herb Brioche Croutons, Grated Pecorino Cheese, Garlic Pepper Dressing

ROASTED MUSCOVY DUCK & GRILLED FORELLE PEAR SALAD - Blond Chicory & Rocket Leaves, Candied Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Minus 8 Maple Vinaigrette

LIVE ORGANIC GREENS SALAD - Heirloom Tomatoes & Thumbelina Carrots, Kaiwari Sprouts, dried blueberries

DRESSINGS & TOPPINGS: Green Goddess, Point Reyes Bleu Cheese, Basil Balsamic, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Chef’s Carving Stations

TRUFFLE HONEY BRINE TOM TURKEYS - Turkey Chardonnay Gravy, Fresh Cranberry-Kumquat-Peppercorn Chutney

PRIME RIB of BRANDT RANCH BEEF – Shallot, Rosemary, & Pommery Mustard Crusted, Port Wine Demi-glace, & Horseradish-Chive Crème

BAKED BONE IN HAM – Pomegranate-Maple Caramelized with Dried Cherry- Fuji Apple Compote, Hawaiian Rolls, Baked Biscuits, Baby Brioche Rolls

Christmas Brunch Hot Entrees & Sides

LOCAL RED SNAPPER - Lump Crab, Fennel Tomato Cioppino Broth, Saffron Aioli

JIDORI MIRIN BBQ CHICKEN BREAST - Blistered Long Beans, Black Garlic Confit, Toasted Garlic Almonds

CHERVIL GLAZED ROOTS, Toy Box Carrots, Scarlet Turnips, Golden & Chioggia Beets, French Breakfast Radish

CARNAROLI BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO, Porcini Mushrooms, Winter Truffle Cream

YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES, roasted garlic

Holiday Sweet Treats  

YULE LOG CAKES, MINI APPLE PIES , MINI CRÈME BRULE, FRUIT TARTS, CHEFS CREATIVE ASSORTED MINI DESSERTS

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Christmas Night Dinner - Served 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Our Regular Dinner Menu will be Served with a Holiday Prime Rib Special

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH & DINNER RESERVATIONS

 

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New Year's Eve Three-Course, Prix-Fixe Dinner - 5:00pm - 9:00pm - $75 per person (+ tax & gratuity) - Includes a Champagne Toast at the East Coast Ball Drop at 9:00pm

White Sturgeon Caviar Starter - Crème Fraiche, Minced Shallots, Shaved Egg White & Yolks, Chives, Fresh Dill Blinis, Toasted Brioche Points for $150

FIRST COURSE (select one)

 Lobster Bisque - Butter-Poached Lobster, Tarragon Crème, Chive Oil

Winter Citrus & Pomegranate Salad - Mixed Baby Greens, Shaved Fennel, Cara Cara Oranges, Pomegranate Seeds, Honeyed Pecans, Tarragon-Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Beets and Burrata - Charred Beet Purée, Candied Walnuts, Micro Basil, Aged Balsamic Reduction

Seared Scallops with Pear Compote - Vanilla Poached Pear, Microgreens, Candied Fennel, Citrus Beurre Blanc

MAIN COURSE (select one)

 Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hen - Chestnut-Sage Stuffing, Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Charred Brussels Sprouts, Lingonberry Sauce, Pan Jus

Pan-Seared Halibut - Celery Root Purée, Roasted Romanesco, Saffron-Lemon Velouté, Crispy Capers, Fresh Herb Gremolata

 Maple-Glazed Duck Breast - Butternut Squash Purée, Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Wilted Swiss Chard, Pomegranate Reduction

Garlic Herb Crusted Filet Mignon - Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Rosemary Merlot Demiglace Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Winter Roots

Root Vegetable Cassoulet (Vegan) - Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Caramelized Parsnips, Celery Root, Wilted Kale, Crispy Shallots, Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs

 DESSERT COURSE (select one)

 Rum Fruit Cake - Crème Anglaise

Passion Fruit Cheesecake - Pomegranate Gastrique

NEW YEAR'S EVE RESERVATIONS