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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27th 6:00PM - $85 PER PERSON (+ TAX & GRATUITY)
Chandler’s Chef de Cuisine, Tommy Elg will host an introductory presentation on Beer & Food Pairings. Four courses, paired with each breweries’ best choice will be served "head to head", and after each course, guests will vote on their favorite brew pairing, to crown the final winner of The Second Annual Beer Battle Dinner at Chandler’s. Don't miss this craft beer clash between Encinitas' Duckfoot Brewing and Oceanside's South O Brewery.
FIRST COURSE - LUMP CRAB & AVOCADO TARTAR
Hot house cucumbers, wasabi caviar, yellow pear tomato vinaigrette
SECOND COURSE - GRILLED DEEP SEA "JUST CAUGHT" FISH TACO
Mango salsa, micro cilantro lime crème, pickled garden onions, ninja radish
MAIN COURSE - BEER BRAISED SHORT RIBS
Roasted heirloom potatoes, parsnips, toy carrots, amber lager jus
DESSERT - DARK CHOCOLATE TART
Cocoa Nibs, Salted Caramel, Honeycomb Crumble, Creme Fraiche
Sunday, April 20 10:00am - 3:00pm - $110 per person - $40 Children under 12
This Chef-curated and Spring inspired menu has something for everyone to say the least. A crepe and waffle station will thrill the kids, while Mom crafts here own masterpiece at the Sushi Bowl station. All the traditional favorites, a Raw Bar and more will dazzle and delight you on this special holiday with family and friends on the coast of Carlsbad.
In addition to the buffet, a simple a la carte breakfast menu is available 7:00am - 9:30am and our regular dinner menu will be served at 5:00pm at Chandler's.
RANCH CARVED MEATS & FIN FISH
ROASTED HERB CRUSTED LEG OF LAMB | lemon garlic infusion
PRIME RIB OF BEEF | Cabernet Veal Jus, Point Reyes blue cheese butter, horseradish crème
CEDAR PLANK- DIJON HERB CRUSTED SALMON | Panko herb crumble, lemon caper cucumber relish
Assorted Sadie Rose Brioche Rolls
RAW BAR
KING OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL, LEMONGRASS POACHED JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL,
CHARDONNAY STEAMED PRINCE EDWARD ISL MUSSELS, & VEGAN GOLDEN BEET POKE
Won Ton Chips, Scallion Aged Sherry Mignonette, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce, Lemons, Limes
BUILD YOUR OWN SAVORY CREPE
Scrambled eggs, Baby Portobello Sauté, Bloomsdale Spinach, Roasted Dasi Farm Tomatoes, Tavern Ham, Herbs
BELGIAN WAFFLE BAR
Market fruits, whipped Chantilly cream, chocolate chips, maple syrup, Daly’s smoked bacon
SUSHI INSPIRED RICE BOWL
Sushi rice, Red Quiona, Grilled Calamari, Tuna Tartar, Pickled Ginger, Avocado Mousse
Cucumber, Spicy Kewpie Mayo, Pickled Ginger, Toasted Sesame Seeds
DEVILED EGGS BAR
Smoked Nueskie Bacon & Jalapeno // Smoked Salmon, Truffle & Dill // Spiced Harissa & Pistachio Crumble
A WALK THROUGH THE GARDEN
ROASTED SPRING VEGETABLES | Asparagus, toy carrots, brussels sprouts, lemon thyme drizzle, balsamic glace
EARLY SPRING GREENS, STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB SALAD | Fresh & Dried Strawberries, Wild Arugula, Buttermilk Ricotta, Ninja Radish, Pistachio Vinaigrette
LITTLE GEM ROCKET AND FRILLY GREENS CAESAR | Hearts Of Palm, Tiny Tomatoes, Edamame Beans, Petite Kale, Herb Goat Cheese Crumble, Pepitas, Petite Flowers, Black Garlic Caesar Dressing, Focaccia Croutons
PAELLA ORZO PASTA SALAD | Grilled Fennel, Haricot Verts, Lipstick Peppers, Saffron Tomato Sofrito
EARLY SPRING CULINARY INSPIRATIONS
SWEET POTATO & CARROT BISQUE | Toasted pumpkin seeds, Aleppo spiced yogurt, Chive Stix
BUTTERMILK JIDORI FRIED CHICKEN | Crispy Garlic, Calabrian Chiles, Crispy Herbs, Black Pepper Gravy, Local Hot Sauce
CHERVIL GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES
SMOKED MOZZARELLE POTATO GRATIN | shaved parmesan & leeks
SPRING PEA & MINT RISOTTO | feta, toasted sunflower seeds
CA COASTAL CHEESE FLIGHT
COWGIRL CREAMERY DEVILS GULCH WAGON WHEEL, FRENCH MARIN FAMILY CAMEMBERT, POINT REYES BAY BLUE, BELLWETHER TILLAMOOK CHEDDAR, FARMS BASKET RICOTTA, SAN ANDREAS SHEEP’S MILK
House Raspberry Jam, Wild Honeycomb, Medjool Dates, Garlic Almonds, Candied Walnuts,
Rosemary Lavash, Baguette
BOOSE BOARD SHAVED CHARCUTERIE
Fig preserves, Apricot Spice Jam, Grilled Sadie Rose Focaccia, Citrus Olives, Pickled Vegetables
PASTRY CHEF PAM'S ASSORTED EASTER SWEETS & TREATS