Nestled in Carlsbad Village, this lively bi-level spot combines BBQ, burritos, and cocktails with games, a roof deck, and an inviting beer garden vibe.
"The 8,000-square-foot food and drink complex has plenty of game-viewing space, multiple levels lined with flat screens, and even a jumbotron on-site. On the food side, find El Corral Barbecue on weekends, a spot that offers pulled pork, tri-tip, or St. Louis-style rib platters with pickles and a buttery roll. The Trap Shack slings chicken tenders, behemoth fried chicken sandwiches, lobster rolls, crab and lobster tacos, and lobster queso fries, among other heavy-hitters. The venue sells beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages on-site." - Roxana Popescu, Candice Woo, Eater Staff
"The 8,000-square-foot complex has plenty of game-viewing space, with multiple levels lined with flat screens and even a jumbotron on-site." - Roxana Popescu, Candice Woo
"The sprawling 8,000-square-foot restaurant and sports bar in Carlsbad Village is known for its barbecue but chef Quinnton “Q” Austin recently rolled out a companion seafood-focused spot in the space. Called the Trap Shack, it’s offering everything from crawfish chowder-topped tater tots to Maine lobster rolls and a shrimp boil. Sample the menu during Park 101’s weekday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour, when house cocktails, draft beer, and wine are all discounted." - Candice Woo
"The game will be shown a jumbotron LED-screen, along with on many TV’s throughout the venue. Cheer on the Aztecs while sipping $6 Alesmith SDSU Ales, $5 Bud Lights, $7 Space Dusts, Big Waves, and Longboards, and $5 shots of Skrewball, Jameson, and Altos." - Candice Woo
"In addition to family meals, Carlsbad’s Park 101 offers curbside 32oz frozen cocktails, draft beer, hard kombucha,and wine. Call ahead or order online here." - Kelly Bone