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    Hunter Steakhouse

    3.5 (845 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HUNTER STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Blackened Sirloin Steak
    Ann V.

    I was really impressed with my 4 course meal...sooo reasonably priced too. Everrrything was deeelish! The staff and customers were super friendly... such a welcoming environment especially for my first time. They made feel at home in this place built around the 1970s. "Rooted in Tradition, Served with Heart" is the motto. I looove anything vintage. I felt like I literally went back in time...pretty pretty cool. I highly recommend Hunter Steakhouse to the Yelp Community :-)

    Gross avocado
    Raquel C.

    It was ok. To be honest we would have left after the hostess greeted us, but my dad was super excited to go and have his prime beef. Upon entering the hosted asked how many. I said 4 adults 2 children. She looked me up and down and said "So 4 and 2 is 6?". It felt like we were being annoying by just showing up. We are a blended family, and it felt very much like micro aggressions. The hostess ended up being our waitress.. As we continued our brunch it felt like she warmed up to us- Luke warm. The food was tasty but also not commiserate with the price. I had the eggs benedict and opted for avocado instead of meat and the avo was disgusting. It was black and the fruit was also beaten up. My dad liked the prime beef and the home fries were good, so overall not bad.

    salty burnt ribeye
    Silenia M.

    Service was slow even there were only 2 tables. I asked for a medium well ribeye and I got a burnt salty ribeye. The bread was hard. It was my first and last time.

    Grilled Hunters cut Ribeye
    Tony F.

    We spotted this restaurant from the highway and decided to do a quick Yelp search. We're glad we did. The staff was very polite and friendly, and the prices were right in line with what you'd expect for the market. We made reservations for four at 6:30 PM, arrived a little early, and were seated immediately. We shared a couple of appetizers--the crab-stuffed mushrooms and the calamari fritti. Both arrived quickly, hot, and were very good. For our entrées, we ordered prime rib and ribeyes. All of the steaks were cooked a little more on the rare side than requested, but it wasn't enough to be a major issue. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that we felt a bit rushed. We were encouraged to order quickly, and our entrées arrived while we were still eating our salads. The server appeared to be very busy, but despite that, remained attentive throughout the meal. Overall, it was a very good experience. We'd definitely go back, and it's worth a visit.

    Amy R.

    We've been here a few times and some dishes are better than others, but I do think it deserves more stars than it has here. The prices are reasonable, the service is friendly and food, and I love the table side salad service! Gives old steakhouse vibes. This last visit my husband and I split the wagyu and really enjoyed it! We got the scalloped potatoes with it, which my husband loved but it has onions in it (didn't say so on the menu) so I couldn't eat it. Great martinis and decent wine. I'm definitely going back for that wagyu again.

    Steak
    Arin M.

    Prime rib was pretty good. Prices have increased more than anticipated but meat quality was decent. The frozen veg sides need to go though... Ignore the decor and run down feel and order a good cut of meat

    Entrance sign to the parking lot.
    Jeff H.

    I made reservations for dinner at Hunter Steakhouse to celebrate Mother's Day. My wife and I both started off our dinner with a glass of wine and fresh bread with butter...we both chose the salad wheel, and selected the 7 oz filet mignon with sautéed mushrooms. I had the loaded baked potato and my wife chose their mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked to order. It was Perfect! I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the staff/team members who worked to make Mother's Day so enjoyable for all of us patrons. Thank you!

    Lobby
    Hazel B.

    I made a reservation for 7:30pm on a Saturday night, and even though we arrived about 15 minutes early, we were seated right away. The dining room wasn't packed, but it had a steady crowd. It was our first visit, and the interior had a cozy, cabin-style vibe. We were seated upstairs near the window, with a large fireplace nearby--though it wasn't lit. For appetizers, we tried the sampler platter, which included potato skins, crab-stuffed mushrooms, and calamari. Everything was tasty. I wasn't a fan of the mushrooms personally, but the rest of my group really enjoyed them. I ordered the table-side salad with my meal, and it was a delightful experience. Our server brought out an array of fresh ingredients right to our table, allowing us to customize our salad exactly to our liking. The selection included crisp lettuce, vibrant carrots, crunchy cabbage, savory cheese, and a variety of toppings like green onions, croutons, sunflower seeds, juicy tomatoes, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans, and cucumbers. Each ingredient tasted incredibly fresh, making the salad not only delicious but also a fun and interactive part of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the petite prime rib cooked medium, with au gratin potatoes. It came with mixed vegetables, au jus, and horseradish. The meat was tender and juicy, though I felt it could've used a bit more seasoning. The others in my party ordered the whiskey peppercorn top sirloin, the regular top sirloin, and the stuffed top sirloin. They all said their steaks were flavorful and cooked well. We finished with the crème brûlée for dessert, and it was incredible--one of the best I've had. The crisp caramelized top paired perfectly with the fresh strawberries and blueberries. Our server, Christian, mentioned it was only his third day waiting tables, and he did a great job. The restaurant has a rich history, and our first visit left a great impression. We were all glad we decided to stop in.

    New York Fromage  with Baked Potato
    Orlando P.

    Established in 1970, Hunter's Steakhouse comes from an era of where a Steakhouse was a place of refuge to enjoy a hearty meal with family and friends. And often will be a place where longtime friends meet to reminisce and celebrate their lives together while enjoying their favorite entrees. Laughter and love emanate from tables and gentle whispers from booths where all enjoy the aura of the restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly hostess and brought us to a "well-used" booth (my wife positioned herself so that she didn't sink into a "divet" in the middle of the bench seat), with a single lamp illuminating our table and a flickering LED candle creating an intimate atmosphere for us. Adrian, our very hospitable and attentive waiter, and dressed like a waiter, greeted us and welcomed us to Hunter's Steakhouse. Throughout our meal he diligently ensured that we were well cared for our every needs. Without a hesitation, we ordered from the "Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Only Four Course Entrees" menu. This would explain why there were so many groups and families enjoying a meal here at at Hunter's!!! -Potato Wedges 10/10, not overcooked, cheese still gooey, delicious, nice and hot -3 Shrimp cocktail 8/10, plate was too big making the shrimp seem small, however, was good -Caesar Salad 7/10, large portion, need more lemon and anchovy flavor -Clam Chowder 7/10, nice flavor and lots of minced clams, nice and hot -New York Fromage Steak 8/10, large 10 oz steak, about 1/2" thick, cooked to medium rare, was more on the medium side with light dry pink middle, overwhelming amount of bleu cheese with onions topping which was very flavorful, the steak was flavorful as well, the baked potato perfect with butter and sour cream -Stroganoff with Linguine 6/10, a very LARGE portion served (enough for two), with the tasty beef stroganoff tender, on the salty side, over perfectly cooked linguine noodles, needing the dollop of sour cream to cut the saltiness of the stroganoff, and wasn't able to touch the vegetables or baked potato because the entree was just too much -Desserts taken home...too full -Meal Price: $88.77 with hot tea. We were not disappointed at all and pleased with the meals, the service and the ambiance. I hope that Hunter's Steakhouse be around for generations upon generations. We definitely will be back!!! I know that you will enjoy a meal here at Hunter's Steakhouse!!! FYI: Easily accessible at the end of HWY 78 with lots of parking. If you have any tall friends, maybe bring a hard hat because the front entrance has a very low clearance, typical of steakhouses of this era. Even the trees surrounding the restaurant is so reminiscent of times past.

    petite cut prime rib plate at a perfect medium rare as requested.
    Cathy G.

    Wow! I hadn't been here in maybe 25 years! When I was a kid it was my grandmother's favorite and we went for many a family event! It really hasn't changed much. Don't expect a slick modern steakhouse, but do expect quality prime rib and decent value. (They have a special 4 course dinner M-W for $43.00) I went for the basic petite cut (8oz.) of prime rib. It was the right temp and had great flavor. It's a complete meal--soup or salad (tableside salad bar), steamed fresh veggies, and choice of potato. $39.00. The ambiance is old school and extremely nostalgic for me, a child of the '70's. They deserve a better score than what they currently have. FYI they appear to have a special prime rib lunch advertised on site-- worth a try the next time I'm up there.

    Coolest salad bar
    Ericka B.

    Loved this place. In town for a wedding and my friend and I were craving meat. So we swung by this place. Entered through a little side door that takes you down to the bar and a seating area. Cozy. Warm. Old school salad bar steak house feel. We had Lily as our bartender. She was the best! Attentive and knowledgeable. Her dirty martini was delicious. I would go back just for those. I ordered the rib eye. Good price and delicious. The amount of sides was crazy! I got a baked potato, vegetable, steak and salad. I went for the Cesar but was tempted to get the garden salad because of the unique style. Like a salad bar but they make it for you. I would definitely recommend this place!! Go go go Thank you to Lily too for an enjoyable evening.

    Tri Tip Sandwich
    Joriene M.

    Food (4/5 stars): I finally tried the Oceanside Sunset Market and was blown away by this foodie paradise. The Tri Tip Sandwich at Hunter's Steakhouse was calling my name as soon as I could smell the BBQ. This was a bang for your buck meal because they loaded the sandwich with meat. They also smothered the meat with their sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, which added nice flavor. I wished the meat had a stronger marinade or dry rub because it lacked a little flavor and the BBQ sauce would've been even better if it were spicier. Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: a little pricey * Wait Time: minimal * Service: good * Parking: I recommend the free parking garage just a few blocks away from the market

    Perfect ribeye.
    Monica R.

    This is my absolute favorite place to celebrate my birthday and special occasions. My mom took me since I was 7 years old and shortly after covid the Hunter Steakhouse in Mission Valley closed. So one day driving south from Anaheim I saw the Hunter sign from the freeway. For our anniversary my spouse agreed to take me to this special place. EVERYTHING was perfect, it was like a time capsule back to my childhood and it was wonderful. My dream come true, the perfect salad from the lazy Susan was identical to all salads I have ever had from Hunter. The ribeye steak was perfection. Great flavor for my medium rare steak. Our server was excellent. She was so helpful, attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Hunter Steakhouse. If you want nostalgia and a great steak then go to Hunter.

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    We love Hunters. We visited on a Wednesday and took advantage of a super prime rib special and a BBQ rib special. Great food and service.

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    Ask the Community - Hunter Steakhouse

    Can reservations be made for Xmas day in 2023?

    I don't see, why not, but you would have to call. I also strongly urged you not to go there because the food absolutely sucks.

    Are you open in thanksgiving ? Special menu?

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes

    Do lunch and dinner entrees include any sides?

    Yes, your choice of baked, mash or au gratin potato, or rice pilaf. Vegetables. Choose salad or soup. Their table side salad is fantastic!

    Is there a children's menu?

    I believe there is a children's menu. I've seen lots of family groups eating dinner there....and children's plates seem to be smaller. If you have not yet tried Hunter, you… 

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    This place has amazing food!!! It's one of the few places I've been to that I absolutely love…read moregetting vegetables here! Everything I have eaten here, and I've been multiple times, has been delicious! Great place for foodies! The only thing is it's not super comfortable. The seating is hard and you feel like you are camping, hence the name campfire. I've sat at the bar, the high tops, the seated area, inside and outside. I've always wanted to leave a little early because it didn't feel good. Service is great! Food is epic, seating needs much improvement unless you do want to feel like you are camping and eating Michelin level food ha ha ha!

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    With a lovely sunset ocean view, this restaurant has no doubt stayed in business for 50 years…read more(impressive!) due to its location in Carlsbad. Most other restaurants in Carlsbad are tucked into the main drag. Outdoor seating is still protected from the elements by screens. The food was fine - pricing is to be expected for CA with $22 as the average entree price (plus apps around $15 each). I had the salmon BLT which had a yogurt dill sauce (not the best salmon BLT, but it was good enough to finish my plate). Fries were fantastic. We also got the BBQ chicken flatbread which had an appropriate SoCal twist with fresh avocado cubes as the topper. Ceviche appetizer was small but tasty. All in all - the scenery would bring me back, and the food lives up to bar food expectations.

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