The Best New Restaurant | Robb Report's Best of the Best 2026

Robb Report Short 25 days ago

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This is the best new restaurant of the year: @restaurantlilo in Carlsbad, California.Hidden inside a former boogie board factory, the 24-seat tasting counter from Eric Bost and John Resnick brings a coastal perspective to fi ne dining. San Diego County ingredients take center stage, with dishes drawing inspiration from French, Japanese, and new Nordic cuisines.The experience begins in the garden before moving inside, where guests watch the chefs prepare dishes like abalone with roasted chicken and bone marrow broth and grilled lobster with Lilo’s take on salsa macha.With a strong sense of place andBOTB DINING 9x16 KE 061226 FINAL