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.

'Twas the Week Before Christmas - Festive & Fun Events in December

Join us for these festive & fun holiday events throughout December here at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach and Chandler's Oceanfront DIning. Some require reservations so please make yours soon.

"Elf on the Shelf" - currently through December 31

Find the elf, snap a selfie and post it on Instagram @chandlerscarlsbad.com to enjoy a free dessert on us.

"Boozy Marshmallows" - currently through December 31

Choose from two booze infused, house-made marshmallows or one kid-friendly version for your hot beverage and cozy up - $4 each.

"Wine Up for the Holidays" - Wednesday, December 18

Three wine flights to choose from paired with tasty Tapas for only $20 from 4:00 - 9:00pm.

"Holiday Gift Box Masterclass" - Thursday, December 19

Pastry Chef Jean Marie hosts a truffles & treats class at 5:30pm. You'll leave with gift boxes for giving. $35 and reservations are required so please use link below to email number of guests and specify this event.

"Ugly Sweater Happy Hour" - Friday, December 20

Live music and an additional $2 off all Happy Hour items, when you wear your ugly holiday gear from 4:00 - 7:00pm. The voted ugliest wins a $50 Chandler's gift card.

"Mele Kalikimaka Brunch" - Saturday, December 21

A Hawaiian inspired brunch buffet of island delights is served from 10:00am - 2:00pm with live Hawaiian music from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

"Christmas Movie Under the Stars" - Sunday, December 22

Free popcorn and a holiday movie will be shown at the pool at 5:30pm. A family-friendly buffet will be available for $35 adults & $20 children that evening in Chandler's. Reservations are required so please use link below to email number of guests and specify this event.

"Martini Monday Girls Dinner" - Monday, December 23

Enjoy a Ceasar Salad, Crispy Fries & Martini for only $25 from 4:00-9:00pm.

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

These amazing culinary experiences will make your holidays merry and bright. Please make reservations soon.

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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