We came here for a group dinner. My friends had not been to our favorite neighborhood steakhouse so we brought them. The restaurant has a great happy hour in the bar from 4-6 pm. The waitress and service staff were amazing and so helpful. The appetizers like potato skins, calamari and buttery garlic bread were yummy and a great portion. The group ordered the ribeye, filet mignon and prime rib. Everything was cooked to perfection. The included salads and side dishes were very tasty. The price of their dinners include, bread, gourmet salad, steak and side dish. It's very reasonable and well worth it. We love this fantastic, classic, cozy steakhouse. read more

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Tucked away at the side of a large strip mall in Rancho Bernardo, Carvers Steak & Chops offers steaks, burgers, pasta, salads, chicken, seafood and fresh fish amongst other things. We hadn't been to Carver's in probably 15-20 years and decided to give it a try for Easter lunch. (No special menu). I thought prices were high for what you get. The steak only came with a side of broccoli that looked no different from what I microwave in a bag at home. (You can choose one side from a variety of complimentary sides). Béarnaise sauce sauce cost extra. Bread for the table was complimentary. The food that we ordered was adequate, but not exciting. Service was OK and attentive enough, but not high-end or highly polished/highly trained as you might expect at a steakhouse. Decor is dark and atmospheric, but somewhat dated. Patrons were casual -- one guy was wearing a tank top, shorts and flip-flops, not what I would expect on Easter Sunday at a steak house. Come on people! Bathrooms could do with a refresh and kinda smelled. Ample free parking. read more

the crab-stuffed mushrooms are our go-to; the melted cheese is so gooey & tasty, & the chunks of crab are sizable. the calamari is perfectly tender. the clam chowder is also good, w plenty of clams instead of too much potato or filler. the amount that comes w an entree is filling & shareable; it's definitely worth the $2 upgrade. (the caesar salad on the other hand is p sparse.) i also liked that there was complimentary brown bread w sweet whipped butter i normally don't care for steakhouses or restaurant roast beef, which is often much blander than what you'd make at home yet at a premium price. but carver's rib eye, filet trio, & house cut prime rib were all well seasoned, as was the jus that came w the roast. (however we preferred the chicago rib eye to the chili one, as the latter came w a pepper relish that was a bit too sweet & distracted from the good flavor of the beef. & while i liked trying all the sauces for the filet trio, next time i'll ask for them on the side bc they were all running into each other on the plate. the demi-glace was a bit sweet as well.) i especially liked the peppercorn sauce (tho it doesn't taste much of whiskey) as well as the garlic mashed potatoes. the vibe of the place seems to be a quiet neighborhood restaurant w a lot of regulars. so a lot of staff seems to be local kids, & the pace of service seems to be on the more relaxed side by design. the furniture is old & the lighting is dim (we prefer seating by the window), but at the end of the day, this is a v reliable, no-frills steakhouse that tastes better than places twice the price read more

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We attended a private retirement dinner at this steakhouse. I have never been here and finding out about is great. We were seated in a large private room with a sliding door so that we could dine privately with a group of 70 others. The event host decided to offer a 2 course prix fixe menu, beer & wine included, and with delicious cupcakes as the third course. The setup was beautiful. There were 7 tables of 10 guests at each table. The room was perfect for an intimate dinner retirement celebration with family and close friends. We chose: Caesar Salad & the Prime Rib and Spinach Salad and Prime Rib. The serving staff were great. They all had smiles on their faces and they seemed to be happy to serve the party. Our salads were great with perfect portions. The salad tasted fresh as well. The Prime Rib was perfectly cooked and prepared; medium and juicy. I loved the cream horseradish sauce that they served with my Prime Rib. Overall, this was a wonderful experience and I now know that this steakhouse exists here in Rancho Bernardo. Great job!! read more

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I can't believe I've lived in San Diego for 35 years and had never been to Carver's. I heard about it from coworkers and needed to try it. I was delighted by the cozy ambiance (darker lighting, fireplace, and huge window with twinkly lights), but the dinner was fantastic! We went to the early dinner and loved our steaks (butterflied to cook more evenly), potatoes, bread, and creme brulee' dessert! We'll definitely be back! read more

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I uncovered Carver's looking for a place that served prime rib, which is actually harder than it seems if you want to go better than Outback, but don't want to drop $80 on a steak. Carver's has an old-school steakhouse vibe that isn't manufactured. It's not trendy, or trying to be something it's not. They have a small parlor area where you check in and a lounge/bar area in addition to the restaurant. We decided to check out the bar and lounge as we waited for our table and grabbed an Old Fashioned. When we arrived at our table we ordered the Hot and Spicy Shrimp appetizer, which we both really enjoyed. It had the right amount of heat and they had really good flavor. For dinner, I ordered the 20oz bone-in Carver Cut prime rib, which came with my choice of side (I went with fries) and a soup which upgraded to French onion. I really enjoyed the steak and fries. The French onion soup was good but I didn't realize it wasn't going to have the cheese and bread topping. Still pretty good flavor though. My BF ordered the 14-ounce New York steak with a side of au gratin potatoes and a side of Béarnaise sauce. He really enjoyed his as well and was quite impressed with how the steak was cooked and the flavors. We shared a bottle of wine as well and the whole thing with too was just under $230 which is not bad for a special occasion or an indulgent Meal. We will be happy to come back. read more

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We had a great dinner at Carvers on a Tuesday night which worked out well as that is when they have their early bird special. If you order between 4:30 and 5:15 pm they have a fairly good special where you can get dinners such as Prime Rib or Filet Mignon for about $23 and a decent bottle of wine for $16. Please note that this does not match their website that indicates that this is for every day, not just Tuesdays so a bit of false/old advertising. I would have given them 5 stars otherwise. The 8 oz prime rib was good and the 5 oz Filet Mignon were excellent. The service by Brandon was fantastic, the decor is very nice, and there is a nice garden view. Make sure you make reservations even during the week as this is a fairly popular restaurant. read more

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Brought da wife for Valentine's Day. Place was lit like a romantic movie- pedals on the floor- wine on the walls- the whole 9 yards. Service was FAST and the food was delicious. The price is unbeatable for a steak house. I would suggest getting a steak and pairing it with a nice sauce. 5 STAH read more

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We decided to give Carvers a try because of all the good reviews. We made reservations and glad we did because it was quite busy there on a Friday night. Service was great. We had a really nice waiter who gave excellent recommendations for drinks and food. I wish I remember his name. The drink and steak prices were very reasonable. Steaks were cooked perfectly and we all had a great dinner there. We were celebrating a birthday and they gave us a complimentary dessert for free! Will definitely be back. read more

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An excellent steakhouse! The ambiance is classy, but not too fancy, which is perfect for a date night. Service was great and very fast. We came on a Saturday night and it was somewhat busy but we still got our food very quickly. I was disappointed that the food wasn't hot, just warm, but I'll still give it another try next time. read more

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This is a big place but was getting pretty full of people by 5 PM, which may be due to their early bird specials which end at 5:15. That's exactly why I decided to eat dinner two hours early at 4:45 PM! I can never pass up prime rib, and the 8 ounce was cut thickly and it was quite tender. My only complaint is that the temperature was lukewarm. I found the au jus not too salty. The clam chowder had chunks of clam meat but I could've used a bit more cream in the base. The place has quite the dim lighting (I initially thought my transition lenses hadn't transitioned to indoor levels yet), which, with the fireplace, created a super cozy ambiance. read more

Carver's Steak & Chops - Early bird 8 ounce prime rib medium rare for $31 plus $1.95 for the clam chowder - Steakhouses Near Me - San Diego, California

I challenge you to find a better Sunday night special in RB: all night happy hour anywhere in the Lounge. Discounts on all appetizers and drinks. Easy parking. Dark and cozy in the Lounge with one silent TV. Great service from bartender Crystal. She recommended the lamb lollipops. You get 4 for $14 on HH and they were delicious...go easy on the ranch. She also recommended the jumbo shrimp cocktail ($12.50) and the potato skins that were a full portion for just $9. Well Old Fashioned was just $8 and craft beers were $5...love it! Should have stopped there, but had to try the prime rib dip sando that was just $8. High quality, great value. Looking forward to my next Sunday visit! read more

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Really nice place with lots of seating. The menu is great, I really liked how the entrees came with a soup or salad and a side rather than ordering them all separately. The calamari was good and flavorful, I really enjoyed the fried vegetables with it as well. Only wish it had a lot more sauce, even having the sauce on the side would have been ideal because it was very good. The complimentary bread was also delicious. The entrees were subpar, my boyfriend ordered his steak to be butterflied and it was not, and because of that his steak was underdone. Also the steak was bland and he's had better elsewhere. My steak unfortunately had tons of fat on it, even trying to cut it off the fat it was still all over and inside. Every bite was squishy and it was very undercooked as some parts appeared raw. I really did enjoy the sauce on top and the mashed potatoes but the steak was so disappointing. Service was okay, slow at some parts but fast at refilling our drinks which was great. Overall it was a decent experience but not impressive enough for a return. read more

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Restaurant is tucked away in Bernardo Center, behind Peet's. Exceptional service service, quality and value. We were a group of 5, seated in a quiet room. It was very spacious in the room unlike the main dining hall. Started with the calamari, it isn't the usual, this came with (I wanna say) Mayo spicy drizzle. The onion soup came with onion strings. The soup was rich. Very tasty. It was also very filling. Chose the fresh fish feature with vegetable, love that the broccoli still has some bite and not mushy. My fish has a crab cream sauce. Love that sauce. Key lime pie was light, tangy and creamy. Definitely a must-try. read more

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TLDR: I wouldn't call the dishes unforgettable, the decor feels a bit dated (and yes, there's a lingering smell in the bathroom). It is hands down the SERVICE here that is so exceptional that none of that really matters. Read on for the down right awwwwwesome details : Fernando, the bartender, is pure magic. I started with wine, but the real showstopper was the best espresso martini I've ever tasted, smooth, perfectly balanced, and made with incredible attention to detail. My husband ordered an Old Fashion , and Fernando's version set a new bar which hubby described as, "smooth and simply perfect". It's rare to find a bartender who combines such skill with genuine friendliness, but Fernando absolutely nails it. Then there was our server, Marley, who deserves her own review. She was attentive without being overbearing, warm without being forced, and she anticipated our needs before we even asked. Truly balanced. Marley made the evening feel effortless and special, like we were the only table she was taking care of (even though we knew she was super busy!) And Grant, the host, sets the tone from the start. He greeted us with an introduction and a big smile when we checked in, got us seated, and even stopped by our table during our meal just to make sure everything was going well. The fact that he remembered our names on the way out was the cherry on top. It was such a small gesture, but it shows the pride and care this team puts into every guest's experience. While the menu is solid, it's the remarkable team (ask for Fernando, Marley, and Grant) that elevates Carvers above the rest. Their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail create the kind of experience you'll talk about long after you leave. read more

Great old school steakhouse vibes! The menu variety is top notch. If you are not a meat eater, fantastic selection of seafood and pastas. Steak and Prime Rib entrees come with soup or salad and a side. Au Gratin potatoes are delicious with a hearty amount of onions. Garlic mashed potatoes are just the right consistency, not too creamy. Filet trio was a delicious journey with the very different sauces (like eating an entree sampler). Prime rib had us most excited. Described as slow-cooked and tender on the menu. But was actually a bit tough (first indicator was difficulty cutting into bite-size pieces using a proper steak knife). Our excitement settled to underwhelming. One member of our party mentioned that they preferred home-cooked meals. I have to compliment the service. Top notch, but expect less attention when it gets busy. Prices are reasonable on both the menu and wine list. What you really want to create is a combination of food, service, and ambience that makes a memorable experience = a return visit. The disappointment in the prime rib is what mainly lowered our excitement, but overall a good dining experience. read more

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Place was packed, so make sure you make reservations!! Parents both had the halibut with a loaded baked potato and asparagus with clam chowder and I had the shrimp scampi with wild rice and caesar salad. All of it was absolutely devine! We would all order it all over again. Wait staff was phenomenal! read more

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Carver's Steak & Chops is your classic American steakhouse. Pretty plating, high quality cuts, and flavorful combinations. Service is always great, with attentive servers and food arriving promptly. White tablecloth or not, the ambiance feels laid back and inviting. We enjoyed appetizers, mains, and dessert, and every dish was delicious. read more

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This place is tucked away off the main road with plenty of parking. The staff is welcoming and helpful. The food was excellent. The potatoes with prime rib baked to perfection. read more

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My wedding reception dinner in 2014. Love it! Good food, nice environment, and amazing service!

Happened upon this place on the way home from a doc appointment and absolutely loved it! We were early so dining room hadn't opened which turned out to be cool because they had a great happy hour menu with lots of food choices. Love the dimly lit room. Shrimp cocktail was amazing. Prime rib too. Great bread and we also loved the Brie. We will definitely return read more

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Fair price Happy Hour. Mostly want to say the servers are courteous and attentive. Brandon did not forget anything, he was able to make small talk and was ahead of my request. Love the quality of the interior. read more

Arrived early for the early bird dinner. Great price for delicious prime rib, au gratin potato (so good) and tortilla soup plus added on a side of veggies. Prime rib portion was perfect to be full and not overstuffed. I like the windows for natural lighting that adds to the inside warm living room feel with the fireplace.Service was good. I'll be back to try a steak next time read more

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Came to Carver's for Valentine's Day dinner. This place is great for upscale date night. I had the Chicago Rib Eye and ordered us some Teriyaki tips. Food was delicious! Definitely recommend this place! read more

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The food was great. I had the French dip with fries and spinach salad. Service was great, patient, friendly and efficient. Dessert was mediocre and slightly pricey. The restaurant could use some upkeep, especially the bathroom. read more

Open fire place with candle light on all the tables, the most cozy romantic spot with that old world steakhouse vibe! Ordered a 10 oz fillet mignon with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a Cesar salad. They grill the garlic in the oven before mixing into the potatoes giving a very warm rich garlic taste, absolutely delicious! Cesar salad had a nice hint of anchovies and covered in fresh saved Parmesan. Second dish ordered was the filet with the peppercorn sauce! Fabulous savory, lightly peppery flavor that went perfectly with the steak! Choose the scalloped potatoes and the spinach salad to go with it! Highly recommend the spinach salad!! The vinaigrette is perfect with the candied almonds, cranberries and apples Wonderful server who kept the water and wine full, and was very attentive to our needs - bringing creamy horse radish sides, etc. An absolute slam dunk for a nice steak dinner! Highly recommend. read more

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The food is typically great however we went recently and the service was subpar. The waitress was not attentive and was trying to rush our party the whole time. Then became condescending. Sadly we also learned they no longer have the Mud Pie. The ambiance is good for a steak house but for those that are just trying this place out it might be "too dark" read more

Carvers is an unapologetically old-school, char-broiler steakhouse. The kind of place that feels increasingly rare and all the more comforting for it. We began in the bar with a pair of Old Fashioneds while waiting for our table, a fitting prelude. Once seated, we ordered a bottle of wine and started with the Hot and Spicy Shrimp. The shrimp were expertly cooked, tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with just the right amount of heat. For the mains, my fiancé ordered the bone-in Carver Cut prime rib, which arrived perfectly cooked medium rare and richly flavored. I opted for the 14-ounce New York steak. It was beautifully charred, exactly medium rare throughout, and deeply satisfying. A side of Béarnaise proved to be an excellent addition, enhancing the steak without overwhelming it. Entrées come with a choice of soup or salad and a side. A generous and welcome touch. I chose the Caesar salad and au gratin potatoes. The Caesar was serviceable, but the potatoes were indulgent and well-executed. My fiancé selected the French onion soup (a modest $1.95 upcharge) and French fries; both were excellent. The final bill came to just under $190 excluding cocktails, which, by steakhouse standards, felt like exceptional value. While Carvers doesn't aim to compete with the city's ultra-luxury steakhouses, it doesn't need to. For the price, the experience was outstanding, warm, satisfying, and deeply enjoyable. Sorry the pictures aren't great but they were all delicious. read more

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There was a pretty strong smell or some kind of cleaning product at the entrance and was pretty dim. After entering the dining area, it was much more pleasant both smell and lighting wise. - Spinach and Artichoke Dip: 5/5 I'm usually not a fan of artichoke but my boyfriend wanted to order it and we were both very impressed with it - Caesar Salad: 4/5 pretty standard salad, no complaints here - Fettucine Alfredo w/chicken: 3/5 not creamy enough and the vegetables overpowered the dish a bit Portion sizes were pretty big and service was great! read more

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We walked in on a Friday evening around 6 and were seated right away (no reservations). Our waitress was nice and helpful. Ordered the clam chowder for appetizer which was delicious. I got the New Zealand lamb chops with Caesar salad and garlic mashed potatoes, my husband got the whiskey peppercorn New York strip with the same sides. The Caesar salad was good but a little "sad" (not super crunchy). My lamb chops were delicious with great seasoning and so were the garlic mashed potatoes. Overall reasonable price for everything. They were accommodating with my toddler. Ambiance is nice with a little more upscale feel. Overall pretty good steak option tucked away in the back of this busy shopping center. We'll be back. read more

When I could not shop this year, I just took everyone to Carvers for a Christmas gift. And they all loved it, and want to come back. Consistantly food has been good for 25 year I have been in R B . IT IS THE BEST PLACE IN RB FOR GREAT ENTRES AND ALL ELSE!!! THE BAR WAS CROWDED TONIGHT AND COZY, WE ATE IN DINING ROOM IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE. Professional waiters and bar service, great wines. Celebrate on a week night, and leave happy and full, and wanting to come back again soon. My guest was happy!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! read more

Very tasty, though somewhat pricey, food and drink. Great service and lovely (but kinda loud) ambiance. The sirloin and prime rib were both very nice steaks, though a bit fattier than I normally see. The au gratin potatoes were tasty and the French onion soup was great. The chicken tortilla soup was a bit bland and only OK, but the mushrooms stuff with crab were big and cheesy and tasty. The wine list was quite large and I had a nice couple glasses. Lastly, the creme brulee was quite big and very very good and sugary and creamy! read more

Great steakhouse in north county. We really enjoyed it. I got the filet special and my husband got the chili oil ribeye. All was fantastic. Will definitely return. read more

We were at Carvers in Rancho Bernardo this past weekend for my birthday. This was our 5th visit to the restaurant which is fast becoming our favorite. Our daughter who has lived in Honolulu, San Francisco , Paris and North Park thought that the restaurant rivaled many of the steak houses in those places. Loved all the items we ordered including the filet mignon, the lamb, the prime rib, kids menu items, bread pudding and creme brûlée. All were scrumptious. The grilled calamari and roasted asparagus appetizers were yummy so was my glass of Mums champagne. Cheers and thank you staff for your attentive service. Highly recommended for a great meal with family and friends.' read more

Katie was our lovely professional server. Wedge salads were crispy and fresh. N.Y. Strip was cooked to perfection. Au gratin potatoes were good. Halibut was overcooked. Rice, Asparagus and mushrooms were all good. read more

As a local who loves this place, I almost hate to review it because it's like a little secret for just us. Still, that attitude doesn't help them stay in business so I might as well leave that positive review and share. Carvers is super hidden ( just as I like it ) and absolutely the best. Sometimes you just want a steak that raises the bar. This is where you go. Now shh, don't tell anyone. I don't need another favorite hideaway ruined by having crowds of people at it. read more

The place had nice lighting and seating. They had pictures of the stars around us as we sat in the "bar " area. I got the filet trio cooked to medium rare plus 5. I have to say, they know how to cook a steak. The bearnaise sauce steak was definitely my favorite. I've never even known that sauce could make a steak taste oh so good. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The French fries were ok. But the garlic mashed potatoes my friend got was really good read more

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It's a classy place, we had a fantastic meal and lovely waiter. We all had steak. They're old pros and this place is a gem. very consistent food. We have been here 3x. Love Carvers - old school COOL! read more

Very popular place with the locals! Prices are in the moderate to high side. Food was good and service was great. Definitely would return. Love the coziness of the decor with the fireplace but appreciated sitting in the brighter covered patio area! read more

We've enjoyed their food every time we've eaten there, which is why we wanted to go back for our anniversary. Their prime rib is delicious and service has been good. But when I tried to make a reservation yesterday using their app, I never received a confirmation email. I called to see if we were down on their book but only got a recording, even though it was a few minutes after they had opened. So I clearly left my name, number and mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary the next day. Never received a call back. Not yesterday or today, and I wasn't about to leave our celebration to chance. We were very disappointed, so we decided to go somewhere else. Don't know that we will be inclined to go back to Carvers again. read more