I had an amazing meal at the Henry. I came here for a business lunch, and Katelynn was our server. Waters and drinks came out promptly, and she never hesitated to ask how the drinks and meals were. It was my first time so we ate based on Katelynn's recommendation. She recommended the Brussels sprouts and the pretzel bites which were amazing. Entrees were amazing as well but the ambiance could not be beat. Will for sure come back again! Thank you to the Henry staff and especially Katelynn for great service read more

I'm visiting the area with friends, party of 8 for brunch. The Henry made it easy for us. We booked online with no issues, and the hostess who checked us in was friendly and had us feeling welcome from the start. The open dining area strikes a great balance. It mixes industrial and classic touches with cozy leather booths, stylish décor, and an open, lively energy that still feels relaxed. It's polished enough for a special occasion but comfortable enough to linger over one more coffee, think business casual vibes. If the weather's nice, the patio is a great option too. The real MVP was our server, Katelynn. She handled all 8 of us by herself the entire time and never missed a beat. Our drinks were always fresh, and she stayed a step ahead of the table. Great solo performance. I split two entrées with my bro, which I highly recommend if you can't decide: California Burrito: Very savory, with creative sauces that set it apart from the usual breakfast burrito. Eggs Benedict: Well put together with quality ingredients. It's a classic done right. Potatoes: Fresh and delicious. I don't normally care for breakfast potatoes, and these still won me over. We left full, happy, and already planning a return trip. Bonus: The Forum Carlsbad shops are right nearby if you want to walk it off afterward, which we did. Cheers! read more

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Had the pleasure of dining at both locations several times for lunch and dinner before, which is needless to say I'm a fan of this place! LOL. First time coming here for breakfast though, and their breakfast was equally wonderful!! My cousin had made 9:30am reservations here for our party of 8, and to my surprise I was greeted with a birthday card on the table (thank you so kindly for that). Our server (Kaitlyn) was the sweetest and a pro at handling a large group. The Eggs Benedict (with housemade English muffins), and CA Burrito (or bowl) are a must try! Those side potatoes that came with were phenomenal! CHEERS and happy eating till next time... read more

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Had a business breakfast at The Henry and it was a great experience from start to finish. We arrived right when they opened, and I loved the design of the space--stylish, comfortable, and welcoming. There was a big party out on the patio, plus a smaller outdoor seating area, but we chose to sit inside. The breakfast menu is small, but that's not a downside. Sometimes fewer options mean more focus, and that was definitely the case here. I ordered the Flower Child Scramble and a coffee, and both were fantastic. My customers were happy with their meals too. We even grabbed coffee drinks to go--the Cleo and the Dropout--which were delicious. The standout moment was the service. Even though we felt well taken care of, the staff and manager apologized for what they perceived as slower service due to the large patio group. They offered us free coffee drinks for our next visit and added a discount to our bill. That level of thoughtfulness goes a long way. I'll absolutely be back, especially to try their happy hour. read more

On our way to Legoland, we decided to have breakfast here. The pictures looked like the food is gonna be great and the restaurant itself looked very homey and nice. Reservation through open table was a breeze. So far so good, right? Yup, everything went downhill after that. Got to the restaurant and was greeted by the weirdest dressed hostesses for a breakfast spot. If you are serving breakfast, your hostesses should NOT be in lingeries style clothing. Don't get me wrong. I have wore those in the past before going clubbing, but not for a Sunday brunch! Well we were seated at a nice table and right off the bat, I noticed tons of flys around our table. Couldn't do anything about that so we ignored it. As for food I ordered their simple toast and eggs with potatoes with a drip coffee and 2 other meals. After good 30 mins, a franch toast was brought to our table which was not ours. The server had put in the order wrong. So we waited another 10 minutes, and finally our meals came. When I wanted to take my first bite, I saw a piece of hair on the potatoes! Disgusting!!!! So ofcourse, I sent it back and was wonderig if it is gonna take another 30 mins to make a simple egg plate. This is when, a guy who was a "manager" came right next to me and in the weirdest way said " so sorry about what happend to your food"...... So awkward!! Another 5 mins passed and he brings a pastry to the table. Ummmmm, I looked at him and said I do not want this.... But he kept insisting us to keep it. God. Why are people soooo weird?! Finally after all that my meal came with no hair on it (Thank God)...... The whole experience was very uncomfortable to say the least. Not to mention their drip was not HOT at all!!!! At the end the weird manager took off my meal from the check. This place might have been good at some point per some of my fellow yelpers who I trust their reviews. But this would be my last time coming here EVER!!!!!!!!! read more

The Henry - One of the most boring breakfasts ever - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm glad to see more brunch spots in The Forum which means I have options when I need a break from shopping. I never heard of The Henry until another brunch spot didn't pull through. I always believe things happen for a reason. Let's say...I was instantly impressed by the Gatsby-like decor. It has a blend of elegance and a laid-back atmosphere making it an inviting place to kickback and dine. The staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations which I appreciated since I was new to Henry. Fast forward...everything I've ordered there turned out to be deeelish. I can't wait to try other dishes from its expansive menu. I highly recommend The Henry Carlsbad to the Yelp Community :-) read more

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TL;DR: a hair better than the average new American restaurant with great service. nothing ground-breaking new. mid value. Ordered: - Fries: good crisp - Brussels: crispy and well-balanced - Crab cake: decent amount of crab but a little salty about the value for $32 - Harvest bowl: yummy veggie option and fun textures throughout. a little repetitive - Seared Tuna salad: only a few pieces of tuna compared to expectations won't be mad if someone suggests The Henry but definitely forgetting it until then read more

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The Henry is the epitome of why people who love great food and a memorable dining experience find it worth spending money at higher end restaurants. HIGHLIGHTS (in case you don't feel like reading): SERVICE: 10/10 FOOD: 10/10 AMBIANCE: 10/10 BAR 10/10 Wait Staff: The Henry seems to have built a genuinely great culture among its wait staff. Across roughly 8 to 10 visits, I've never had a poor experience with a single server. Every interaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Being realistic, these men and women are on their feet for hours, constantly moving and working, yet every server I've encountered stays upbeat and makes you feel genuinely appreciated as a guest. That level of consistency doesn't happen by accident! More recently, ELENA and GRACE have been my servers, and they embody everything described above and I hope to see them every time I go!!! Food: I'll be honest, As far as entrees fI refuse to order anything other than the prime skirt steak and the braised short rib because they're both that good. Prime skirt steak: Order it medium rare and expect a perfect sear, a beautiful crust, and a perfectly cooked steak. Over the many times I've ordered it, it has come out virtually identical every single time, and the presentation is equally impressive. Flawless dish. Braised Short Rib: It's textbook perfect. The sauce hits that sweet and savory balance beautifully, and with the mashed potatoes, everything just works. Presentation is excellent here, too. You'll see some variety from time to time, and it's fun to see it. This is an easy ten out of ten dish. SUSHI: ORDER THE SUSHI! Neither of the aforementioned dishes are especially large and this is where the sushi comes in! They have EXCELLENT sushi rolls as well! Ask about the yellowtail specialty roll! High praise for the 3 different rolls that I tried! Ambience. The ambience deserves its own mention. There's an energy to the place--lively and upbeat, but not chaotic. No bad seat in the restaurant. Immaculate vibes!! MY OFFICIAL FAVORITE RESTAURANT! read more

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Service was good. Food was mediocre for the price. To be honest, my pasta was better the next day! There were 6 of us and service was quick with a decent selection. Pastas, burgers, and bowls photographed. Probably wouldn't choose to go back myself, but wouldn't veto it if majority chose it. Ambiance was fine. Rather dark! read more

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We got the Rigatoni alla Vodka, Short Rib Potstickers, and Spicy Double Egg Fried Rice. All solid choices. Love a good vodka pasta, and The Henry didn't disappoint. Not pictured is the Molten Butter Cake (phone did not eat first), so so so good. Wish I got my own. Super modern ambiance, great for a family dinner :) read more

The Henry - Rigatoni alla Vodka, Short Rib Potstickers, Spicy Double Egg Fried Rice - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I came here with a friend and after our 1st choice had a long waitlist, we decided to check this spot out. The menu seemed limited, and I wasn't feeling a lot of what they had to offer. I settled on the quinoa bowl, and didn't care for it at all. They was no flavor,I was expecting fluffy eggs, but it seemed they cooked the quinoa with the eggs and it was not a good choice. I also had the guava pineapple mimosa and has asked if it was fresh juice, which the server stated yes, but it was not and was also disappointing. Overall, wasn't a big fan of this place, so I probably won't be back. read more

The Henry - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

First time visiting this location. A friend and I had lunch. I'm glad I made a reservation because the indoor seating was fully booked by the time I checked in. To me, the food was 3.5 to 4 stars. I ordered the thai and basil soda mocktail which was super refreshing and not too sweet! The spicy tuna and crispy rice was really good! I ordered the harvest bowl ($26) and added 3 oz. of steak for an additional $15. I didn't think that was a good value for roasted veggies and a small portion of steak. Some of the steak was extremely chewy as well. My friend said the hot honey chicken sandwich was good but there was a lot going on. I did take a bite of the molten butter cake while it was hot and fresh (I ordered it to-go) and the caramel really elevated the cake. Five stars for ambiance and service. The vibe here was smart casual. I did enjoy the aesthetic. Service was A+ with Emily. The manager came over a couple of times to make sure we were comfortable which was super sweet! I would definitely return. I really want to visit for brunch one of these days! read more

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Walked by around 5/5:15 on Thursday 6/18. Asked for a table for 1 for dinner. I was told it would be 1.5 hour wait. The restaurant had maybe 25% of the tables occupied. I reached out to the email on their website and I've received no response. Why have 2 hostesses where it takes them both looking around at the empty space to then determine it will be a 1.5 hour wait. Discriminating much? read more

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Came here for breakfast in Carlsbad. It's in the outdoor mall with vuori, anthropology, lululemon, Susie cakes. The breakfast was really outstanding here. I tried the meat omelette. The fried potato's were perfection. Latte is above average too. read more

The Henry - Meat omelette - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I went here with my family and it was pretty good! The restaurant itself was beautiful and had great options for outdoor seating. The short rib tasted great, but it was a little on the tough side. My wife got the chicken and fries, which was really good- they gave so much fries! I'd get that next time if I came again. read more

The Henry - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Went to The Henry for a birthday dinner for a friend and it was such a fantastic spot. Our server managed our party of 10 amazingly and was very attentive. The food was fantastic- i totally recommend the pretzels with fondue. WOW. Everyone had great feedback on their entrees so it really seems like everything on the menu we tried was a hit. Excellent wine list. The place has a cool vibe which made it perfect for a birthday dinner or a date night. Will be coming back! read more

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Drinks - Hank's Espresso Martini 5/5: The cinnamon on top is such a great touch, with a hint of spice from the Licor 43. It was silky smooth and well balanced. I still want to order a gallon of it. - Seasonal Sangria (White) 4.5/5: Refreshing, with a tropical sweetness. Appetizers - Pretzels with Provolone Fondue 4.5/5: Pretzel bites were fresh, soft, and salty. The cheese sauce was savory, creamy, and rich. - Spicy Tuna, Crispy Rice 3/5: They were very bland, with more of a chew than a crisp. Maybe it was just our order, because it seemed like a favorite in other reviews. Entrees - Braised Short Rib 5/5: Falls apart as the fork touches it, melts in your mouth, but with a rich reduction and smashed potatoes that make it even richer. - Roasted Chicken Frites: Really good citrus and buttery garlic flavors, but the chicken was pretty dry, especially since it was skin-on. read more

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We have now visited here 3 times and each time was amazing! The short ribs were out-of-this world! My son loved the burger and fries, and my husband loved the Seabass! Delish dirty martinis and a massive thank you for a birthday treat! Super glad Carlsbad has this modern/swanky place to have a nice dinner at! read more

The Henry has become one of our regular weekend spots after pickleball, usually with a pretty big group. We love sitting outside on the patio, the service is consistently fantastic, and the drinks are great -- especially the Paloma. There's a good variety of food, but I think the sushi is one of the standouts. The inside has a great ambience too, and I love sitting at the bar. Such a great addition to The Forum. One of my FAVORITE things about The Henry, though, is how they handle the bill for large groups. We'll have 12 people at the table, and at the end everyone can just scan the QR code, select the items they ordered, and pay separately. No figuring out who owes what or making the server run multiple cards. Why every restaurant doesn't do this, I have no idea! Definitely one of our go-to spots. read more

First let's start with adorable & beautiful staff! Wow makes me miss being young. Service was great! Most delicious espresso martini I've ever had. Short rib potstickers delish! The sushi is fantastic, only wish there was more of it! Cool vibe, great food and fantastic drinks, what's not to love? definitely be back!! read more

The Henry - Specialty espresso martini - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came for a birthday. It's a really cute place and a new so super clean as well. The service was solid. These are the dishes we had. Seabass Korean steak. Fried chicken House salad and shrimp cocktail. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I love dim lighting but it was almost too dark for eating. Maybe an additional lamp in the table? The drinks were a bit pricey with my Tito's martini coming in at $19. No big deal it was a special occasion . We will be back to try more! read more

The Henry - Chilled shrimp cocktail - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We had a lovely dinner with friends last night! Everyone enjoyed their meal and they were very accommodating to my gluten allergy. The Artichoke Ricotta dip did not list as GF but when asked they swapped the bread for a crudités of cucumber carrot and snap pea! Delish! We also shared the chilled shrimp which was also yummy! For mains we had The Sea Bass, Korean Skirt Steak, Chicken frites and the house salad with avocado! There was a little mix up and the seabass did not come out with the other mains but they were apoplectic and comped a beer! All and all we will definitely be back. read more

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We came for date night on a Friday. I will say, the service is absolutely phenomenal. Both me and my boyfriend noticed it. Someone drops something on the ground? A staff member appears out of nowhere and picks it up. Run out of water? Someone is already filling it up before you notice. The manager came by multiple times to check on us, our server Grace was amazing...honestly, it was very impressive. That said, the food was fine. Nothing was bad, we enjoyed it, but I don't think we'll be back soon...we live about 20 minutes away so the restaurant isn't right around the corner. Aside from the service, nothing really stood out for us. We started with the spicy tuna and crispy rice. It was good, tasted like it should, but I think it's a fairly small portion for the cost. My partner had the salmon which, again, was fine but he felt it lacked flavor and wished he had gotten something else. I got the Korean skirt steak for dinner (I recommend this, very flavorful) then ended we ended with the butter cake which we liked. All in all, a successful date night. read more

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Hank having the Hanky kids meal. Pos: dog friendly, great ambiance, staff loves the dogs very friendly. We ordered the kids meal the hanky which is a hamburger they made it without any seasoning on it or sauces in our dog. Hank loved it obviously see in the picture. Cons: sometimes parking can be a challenge read more

The Henry - Hank having The Hanky kids meal - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We stopped by for Easter brunch. For the holiday, they had their usual brunch menu along with a special cinnamon roll. Service was good, and even though they were pretty busy, they still checked in on us throughout the meal. Our group ordered the cinnamon roll, short rib potstickers, turkey melt French dip, wagyu cheeseburger, and a toasted bagel with cream cheese with a side of bacon and potatoes. We also got coffee lattes (the Rocket, the Cleo, and the Wildflower). Everything was delicious! Our favorite was definitely the cinnamon roll. It was so fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, it was one of the best cinnamon rolls we've ever had. They only have it on special occasions, so if you happen to stop by when it's available, I highly recommend getting it. The short rib in the potstickers was super tender, and the house-made wrapper made them melt in your mouth, especially with the ponzu sauce. The burger was juicy and flavorful, and the French dip was meaty with an au jus that was a total flavor bomb. The coffee drinks were strong, delicious, and not overly sweet. Honestly, there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. I'm also really happy their brunch menu has more options that don't include egg. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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I came for brunch with a group of friends after a pickleball game. It was my first time here and now a new favorite breakfast place. We ordered some appetizers such as the parmesan truffle fries, potstickers, chilled shrimp, some matcha and coffee lattes and a couple of breakfast items like the eggs benedict, flower child scramble and the cinnamon french toast. Every item we tried was delicious! The space itself is gorgeous and the vibes were just right for a fun group brunch. Service was attentive and friendly which made the whole experience even better. The Henry definitely lives up to the hype and I will 100% be back with more friends in tow. Highly recommend! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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What a winner for brunch. Super friendly staff, great outdoor seating that you can bring your dog too and plenty of space to move about. Total relaxed California vibe. From couples to large family groups this is a brilliant place to go with a menu of fantastic dishes that will please everyone. Our drinks were fantastic and the food was absolutely cooked to perfection. The staff there are incredible and make the meal an event you will remember. read more

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Great food, perhaps the most amateur service I have ever had. Hostess are very unwelcoming almost in a pretentious way. Service is typically on the slow side. Not sure if it's because they are just simply understaffed or pack too many people in. Inside the restaurant does get quite loud. I've visited a few times, hoping for improvement because they have great food but the service is absolutely unprofessional and rude. read more

The Henry - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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It is so pretty over here. Did you know there was a barista bar? This place offers more than just dine in. Service is so fast even on to-go coffees. I love this location more than the Coronado because it's closer to my house! I have to come back on my birthday with my family, the food is so good and this is one of the most comfortable places to eat and make memories. read more

The Henry - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came for dinner last night. Dine there about once a month. Love this place, the food, the staff, the vibe. Last night was a bad look. In the middle of the back dining was a table of 6. Mostly having drinks and they were drunk. The server continued to serve them. They had a designated driver, thank goodness, but it's not ok to keep serving folks who are loud, cursing and disruptive to a whole room. read more

Meh. 3rd time here. Lunch is def better. Dinner - both food and service - declined. For the price both should be better. Way too many other venues to support. Hopefully they will improve both food and service. Entrees last evening took 30 minutes (not busy) and 2 were clearly just "sitting there". All for $200 plus for 3 people read more

This was $16. It's smaller than any side salad I've ever seen. Seriously, WTF? These portions are a major ripoff. And for what? Their pretentiousness? No thanks. read more

The Henry - Here are the 3 shrimp I got for $13 - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Service was good the drinks pineapple smoked margarita and Spritz were very good the short rib dumplings were excellent. Loved the chicken & fries the bolognese was yummy. Very enjoyable meal highly recommended read more

The Henry - Outside - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came in for lunch w friends for the first time after reading great reviews. Seated in a big and comfortable booth. I ordered the seared tuna chop salad which was so delicious! Nice bite sized pieces of tuna, snap peas, cashews and avocado mixed with a delicious sesame vinaigrette. I'd come back just for this salad again. My only complaint was our waitress never offered to refill my iced tea. However she did allow us to sit and chat for awhile without feeling pressured to leave, which was nice. A classy spot for lunch and I'd love to try it for dinner. read more

Such a great brunch this morning. The staff here are very attentive and sweet! The food was delicious, fun refreshing cocktails, and I love the interior decor. Very homey and cozy too with an elevated twist. I've only had their breakfast and they threw in a complimentary dessert for my birthday! The lemon olive oil cake with strawberry gelato was soo good. Will have to come back to try their lunch, I kept seeing servers walk by with plates full of yummy food read more

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The Henry is a completely delicious experience. Bougie. Pricey. Pretty. Yummy. Service is formal except for the hostesses. There is really nice booths and tables inside and a huge covered patio. There is also some uncovered seats on the front walk up. The main attraction is the food and drink. Just divine! Always get the potstickers! I also love to take a walk after to shop at Antro and check clearance at Lululemon. Located in the Forum on the Encinitas/Cbad border near McConnel's Icecream. read more

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The Henry is now a local Carlsbad favorite. It is easy to get to, plenty of free parking, and there is a good menu. The decor is upscale. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We often go for breakfast. They bake the eggs Benedict English muffin from scratch. read more

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This place has a darling little patio, heaters to keep you warm and covered but very open and fresh. Food is great, I had a salad with mushrooms, artichoke, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato and some other yummy things thrown in there. Trust me, if you like this sort of thing, I'm sure this would be a hit. I can't wait to go back! Service was great, iced tea is good, no complaints here. Loved it! read more

The Henry - Chicken sandwich with truffle fries and sweet potato salad - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Dropped in for brunch on Sunday; had the flower child omelette and the california burrito bowl. this is a wonderful upscale experience not unlike a Houston's or a Gulfstream (although those are a different restaurant group.) Service was exceptional, the food was fantastic and little touches like the heavy ceramic plates held the heat through the whole meal and kept our food warm. Would highly recommend. read more

GF and I recently met for lunch- loved everything about it! Nice greeting and seating by front desk. Lovely drink and food menu with tons of great options, we had a hard time deciding on both. Exceptional service by Michael. We ordered an Aperol Spritz and an Amalfi Spritz- beautifully presented and delicious. We weren't terribly hungry so we split fried rice, Brussels, and Carmalized sweet potatoes. We ate every bit. All amazing flavors and complements. Cute atmosphere too. My new fave restaurant! read more

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