About Us
Coastal Carlsbad Ocean View Dining
Relish in Coastal California Cuisine handcrafted with a fresh and flavorful approach at our ocean view restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. Our menus continue to evolve with innovation and craft, but always using the finest seasonal and local ingredients, creatively composed and served with love. Ocean views and spectacular sunsets create the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience, here on the coast in North County San Diego.
Please call (760) 683-5500 or use Open Table above for reservations.
Food & Beverage Leadership
Each member of this talented team brings their own special flavors to the table, whether it be for a casual date night dinner at Chandler’s, a corporate buffet for hundreds, or the coastal wedding that dreams are made of. A contemporary take on Coastal California Cuisine, where only the best seasonal and local ingredients are creatively composed and “served with love”, is the core foundation of this culinary dream team at Cape Rey.
John Hart
Executive Chef
With over 6 prior years’ experience at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco and working at other esteemed properties such as the Westin Savannah Hotel & Golf Resort, Westin San Francisco Market Street, Sheraton Seattle, Marriott Louisville, Westin Long Beach, Westin Century Plaza, Beverly Hills Hotel, and Miramar Hotel Santa Monica, John Hart brought Cape Rey a wealth of knowledge and expertise as Executive Chef as well as his warm smile.
A passion for cooking started at home and after graduating from high school, he joined the 3-year ACF Apprentice program, and his exploration in the culinary world began at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Towers. He later became captain of the California Culinary team and won a gold medal in the Berlin Germany Culinary Olympics. We're honored to have him lead the culinary team and look forward to the unforgettable dining experiences he creates for our guests.
Chafik Larobi
Chef De Cuisine
Chef Chafik is a decorated culinary professional who joins the Cape Rey Family from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he owned and operated Zitune, a Michelin-recognized restaurant celebrated for its vibrant flavors and Mediterranean influence. Throughout his distinguished career, Chef Chafik has worked alongside and learned from some of the most respected culinary leaders in the industry.
His international culinary journey includes working in Paris, France, at the renowned Lucas under Chef Frédéric Robert, as well as with Chef Gary Danko in San Francisco and Chef Todd English in Boston, Massachusetts. These experiences helped shape his culinary perspective, combining classical French technique with the bold, vibrant flavors of his Moroccan heritage and the Mediterranean. He has also held leadership positions including Executive Chef at Casino Matrix and Chef de Cuisine at Omni LaCosta, bringing a wealth of culinary expertise, creativity, and leadership to every kitchen he leads. Deeply inspired by his Moroccan Roots and the flavors of the Mediterranean, He approaches cooking with a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful technique. His passion for hospitality and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences are the heart of his culinary philosophy.
Outside the kitchen, he enjoys an active lifestyle spending time outdoors, whether cycling, surfing, hiking, or kickboxing. He is also passionate about music and is a proud owner of seven guitars. Known for his infectious energy, passion and genuine love for his craft, Chef Chafik brings a dynamic leadership style, international experience, and a creative spirit to the team. Please join us in welcoming Chef Chafik Larobi to the Cape Rey Family!