This specific Yard House is my favorite! We love coming here to watch sports games, to eat dinner, or have a few appetizers and drinks before a movie! We love the open bar seating. Alex and Reese are always so nice and welcoming anytime we come. Alex is amazing! We always engage in conversations with the workers who are always so kind. The food here is always delicious and comes out pretty quickly even when they are super busy. We have tried a variety of drinks and food here. Appetizers I would recommend that are delicious would be: spicy garlic edamame, truffle fries, buffalo wings, poke nachos, fried calamari, chicken lettuce wraps, and guac and chips. I enjoy trying the different ciders, hard kombuchas, and cocktails on the menu. The POG and Jamaica ciders are so good. And the employees do a great job with offering tastings of the different drinks on tap. Overall, we have always had an amazing experience every time we come. They even surprised us with an anniversary dessert when we told them we were celebrating. Thank you to all the amazing employees here! read more

Yard House - Spicy garlic edamame - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I've been to Yard House several times over the years, including last night. It's in a great spot at the mall near the movie theater, and there's plenty of parking plus lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff has always been friendly, and it's definitely a fun place to meet up for drinks. But honestly, I really don't understand the hype around the food here. I don't think I've ever actually liked a meal I've ordered, let alone loved one. Every time I give it another chance, I leave disappointed. Last night I ordered the steak bowl and it had almost no flavor. It also came with a ton of large broccoli stems that were undercooked and woody. For $25, it just wasn't worth it. At this point, if I come back, it'll probably only be for drinks or maybe happy hour apps. read more

Yard House - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came to the Yardhouse on a Saturday night in May and there was no wait for two outside. It was good weather, the staff was friendly and we got seated right away. So we ordered the Nashville Hot chicken & Pancakes, side salad, and the Mediterranean Salmon, za'atar crusted. The food was good. The salmon dish was very flavorful, since it has all sorts of spices, tabbouleh, tomatoes, and kale. It was so filling, I could only eat half of it. My boyfriend enjoyed the hot chicken and pancakes. I got a taste. Very good. read more

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Yard House was a solid choice for a group of 10. We sat on the patio, and the heaters kept everyone comfortable while we enjoyed the nice surrounding area. The menu is huge with plenty of options for everyone, and the service was fine and kept things moving. Overall, a good spot for groups, especially when you want a relaxed atmosphere and lots of food choices. read more

Yard House - Poki Poke Nachos - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

What a fun spot! They have a crazy huge selection of beer on tap and you can order them in what looks like mile high glasses. I went for dinner with a friend in a Friday night and the place was packed! Despite the crowds the service was excellent! Opting for a healthy option I had the Poke salad, which was delicious, while my friend had the Bacon burger. I was surprised by the Oreo cookie crumble for a belated birthday celebration and it was divine! It's a great spot to gather with friends. I appreciated that they offered NA beer but they should expand their selection and I would love to see Noughty AF sparking and still wines on the menu. read more

Yard House - Amazing cake for dessert - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We've been to Yard House many times whenever my husband and I have something to celebrate or a special event. We truly love the atmosphere and the service here. The staff are always friendly, polite, and very professional. The restaurant itself is beautiful ,spacious, stylish, and very comfortable. We usually order the fried calamari, burgers, steak, and mac & cheese for our 4-year-old daughter. Everything is always delicious, fresh, and juicy. There was just one small issue today , previously the mac & cheese included chicken, but this time it didn't. Maybe the order was entered differently or the receipt was changed? Just something we noticed. Overall, we still had a great experience and will definitely keep coming back! read more

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There's plenty of space to be seated but it can be a bit noisy. You order from the table. As well as pay from it. The staff were nice but not very attentive. They also took my order wrong. I got the flight of tacos, which was pretty good. read more

Yard House - Taco Flight - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I usually have a good time here for HH. I think it was just too busy. My friend was waiting in line to be seated. It didn't take long to be seated, but that was the first time I've ever waited to be seated. We got a booth. I like getting a booth. It's just so comfortably dark. We came during HH so we got a beer, espresso martini, chicken nachos, and poke nachos. My espresso martini was good, but they put too much cinnamon and nutmeg on top. It made me choke a bit. The chicken nachos are always great and such a great price during HH. I was a little upset about the poke nachos coming later. I'm so use to them coming at the same time as the chicken nachos that I thought it was strange. They were making so much of them all together is what happened. I was disappointed by the taste of it. It just tasted different to me and I won't be ordering it next time. Great HH price, but I would like to try other food next time. read more

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Great service at the bar seating area, I ordered the garage mango hefeweizen and it's good very fruity but not too sweet tasting. We started with an order of cheese curds those were crunchy & yummy, I also ordered a 3 taco plate with the birria, crispy Korean chicken & vampire carnitas it came with spicy rice and pinto beans it was delicious. We also tried the bbq bacon cheddar burger it was very good! read more

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I really like spot for happy hour. Who doesn't like half off select appetizers and discounted beverages? It's nice to have a shaded patio to enjoy cold drinks and food on a hot day. I always get the poke nachos with sauce and Serranos on the side. It's been a bit since I've been and while the dish size has remained the same the amount of ahi has decreased (hopefully, just this visit). We also tried the lettuce wrap, which we agreed was good too. The Miguel's queso with chips & tortillas was good, but our least favorite of the 3. I'll definitely be back for the happy hour with friends as we all enjoyed it. read more

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Great food and great service. Booths that are actually spacious ... Nice. Cool outside seating available. Great place to grab a bite to eat and watch the World Cup. Also, convenient parking!!! Will be back. read more

First time at this location and I enjoyed our waiter. Super friendly and helpful. We got the onion rings and lemon pepper wings for starters... the lemon pepper wings!!! O M G!! They were so yummy! I was sad we were sharing! ...haha. We all got the 20oz Steak and it was so tender. The food was really good at this location. I went with my coworkers after work lunch and we really enjoyed the atmosphere at this location. Definitely a great spot for beers and watching sports too. read more

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Located front and center at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, the Yard House is my go-to for a chill time, great food, and tasty cocktails. I'm never ever disappointed with the service. The staff is always friendly. There's something for everyone to enjoy for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late night - known for its extensive menu. It's also known as the world's largest selection of draft beer. Their Happy Hour is the BESTEST...must say the happiest hours of my day :-) Do I need to say more? Just come to the Yard!! read more

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I go to this Yard House with my friends all the time. I love that there's a really diverse menu. As an appetizer lover, I can always find something here that I want. read more

Yard House - Fried Calamari, Shiitake Garlic Noodles, Poke Nachos, Chicken Tortilla Soup - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This was such a great afternoon lunch spot! We sat outside on the patio and the weather made it even better. The service was timely and attentive, and our server Nelly was upbeat and genuinely friendly. We ordered the garlic noodles, traditional BBQ wings, and the Oreo cookie dessert. The wings came out perfectly, just as delicious as they looked! And the dessert was easily one of the best I've had in a while. I'd come back again for all of it. read more

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Came here with my familiy amd loved it! We were able to get a table right away and the servers were nice and took our drink order quickly. We were sat at a booth which was pretty spacious as well. We ordered a few appetizers and were blown away with the size and flavor. I recommend getting the Korean Chili wings if you like spice! Our main courses were also delicious and well sized. We had to get togo containers for the excess. I definately recommend coming here. read more

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One of my favorite places. It's a big place so seating is always easy. Best to go during Happy Hour because there are some good deals

I noticed the negative service reviews so was expecting to experience them when dining at this Yard House recently. HOWEVER, service for my friends and me was FABULOUS. And, as usual, the food was perfection. Thank-you Maxwell for your attentive, friendly, and siimply over-the-top service... read more

I'm a firm believer that great customer service is just as important as great food. It's like meeting someone who's incredibly attractive, but if they have an ugly personality, they're no longer attractive. That's the best way I can describe my experience with Yard House. We've been here twice, and both times we sat on the patio. The food is absolutely delicious, and the drinks are great. Unfortunately, the service has been consistently disappointing. We ordered our drinks and appetizers, then our entrees. Our food arrived promptly, but after that, our server completely disappeared. We didn't see them again for about 45 minutes. During that time, we watched several other servers regularly check on their tables while ours was repeatedly overlooked. At one point, a man wearing a blue shirt and a mask with the Yard House logo came outside, stood with the patio door open, looked around, and appeared to notice that our table hadn't been attended to. He stared for a moment and then walked away without saying anything or offering assistance. I'm not sure what his role was, but it was odd and disappointing. My husband wanted to order another drink, but since our server never came back to check on us, we decided to leave instead. We tried paying using the tabletop kiosk, and suddenly our server reappeared. It's unfortunate because the food and drinks are genuinely good. However, after giving Yard House two chances and experiencing the same lack of customer service both times, we won't be returning. read more

Decent. Menus always seem kind of sticky Food is ok - some good, some not so good. The garlic noodles are good but the lobster noodles are bland; expensive for what you get. The chicken lettuce wraps are good too Service - usually pretty good but last time we went one of the waitresses seemed to be in a bad mood.. maybe she was having a bad day Location - inside the mall & very loud inside We come here when we are at the mall and need to grab something to eat, but usually takes a long time. They have a kid's menu, so helpful for those of us with kiddos read more

This is a good spot later at night when many other places are closed. They also have a late night happy hour which is good. We usually sit at the bar and receive excellent service. Their tomato soup is one of my favorites. read more

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Had lunch at the bar with a gf of mine. Huge bar and huge menu. It's always hard to figure out what to eat here. But I got the cali stack. Crab and avo chunks of cucumber but there was too much sauce/dressing on it. That was the only unfortunate thing about the meal. It had a pool of liquid. My f=gf got the chicken strips which were great. Crunchy with the breading flavorful and the ranch fantastic. Her drink was good too. They have a full bar so you can get martinis, specialty drinks or just beer and wine. Located at the carlsbad mall. Tons of parking, huge place, bar and lots of tables. Even a large outside patio, great for large parties. read more

Yard House - Cali stack - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We had a reservation at 6:30 for a group of 9 on a Wednesday evening had a granddaughter in town. The service I wasn't at all pleased with. I had a sangria that the waitress said was great it's was very sweet. 8 people got their entrees The Who knows what happened to the 9th It took for ever food was not great. The 9th ordered sweet potatoe fries with her meal finally it came when we were finished eating. No water no ketchup I was not impressed and would not go back read more

Food is incredible. Service from Gabi, Brittany, and Layla was amazing. Great job Yardhouse! The ambiance just works. 10/10!! read more

Yard House - Ribeye Steak - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came for happy hour. Their apps were half price! These days, that is unheard of. Food was great. Millions of beers to choose from--that was fun. Between the beer list and the great priced apps, we were quite happy. My husband did whine about the tablet to pay. He would have drawn the line at ordering that way but we had a server who came by to order for us and was on top of it. (We can call him old school but he just is a professional in the restaurant industry.) read more

I was there on Memorial Day 2025. I haven't been at a yard house in about a year. My experience wasn't the best. Tables smelled like wet rag, our server encourages us to use the tablet when ordering and it ended not letting us order a couple of our wanted items. She took a really long time to help us and overall the place looked messy. I hope it was only a one time experience, but it wasn't enough to not encourage me to go back. I don't really ask for a lot, and I'm Very understanding. But it felt like they're not trying anymore. I only gave 2 starts because the beer was good. read more

I always bring a book and sit at the bar. The staff is always friendly too. This place is perfect for hanging with the bros, a girls' night, or a fun date spot. read more

Yard House - Pink Dragon Margarita - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Dreaa was our server and she was so sweet and attentive. We were watching the soccer game and she took great care of us. Highly recommend coming here to watch a game!! read more

Yard House - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

One of my favorite places for happy hour Great deals! Happy hour is Monday - Friday 3-6pm Had the sliders and they were excellent Service was very friendly! Checked on us numerous times to make sure we were well taken care of! Free birthday desert as well, thanks yardhouse. read more

Yard House - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came here on a Monday during happy hour and the service was so good! It was crowded and they sat us in a booth that could fit six people since we had some more people coming to meet us. I ordered the half yard blood orange ipa and it was delicious. We shared the nachos, a pretzel, a pizza, and the cheese curds! The portions were big and the happy hour deals were great. I would definitely come back here for happy hour or to watch a sports event. The vibes are great and the workers are all friendly! read more

Yard House - Friends - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Their happy hour is really great 1/2 off all appetizers & pizza and $2 off all beers & cocktails. The appetizers are all pretty nice big portions as well! For sharing the chicken nachos are amazing! Huge plate and really delicious. My favorite is their poke nachos, so good! Never had a bad experience with their service, just know at more popular dining times especially weekends they can have a wait for a table. read more

Server was not friendly whatsoever. Food was old and not good at all, and we waited a long time for our food for it to be not good. It was really upsetting. read more

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TL;DR Tasty queso and chips and a sour called "Stupid Silly Sour". The queso with the chips were really good. Korean barbecue cheesesteak was okay. Kind of small for the price. The fries it came with were a bit bland, were not fresh nor crispy. The onion rings were decent and not served with any dip. The cheese pizza was not good. It was bland and the crust had a very charred flavor to it. Really enjoyed the Stupid silly sour they serve here as well. The staff was very accommodating and helpful and patient with some of the questions we had regarding dietary restrictions. Plenty of spaces made parking a breeze. Prices were a bit high for the food, but pretty standard for the alcohol. Didn't like the majority of the entrees I tried, so I wouldn't be eager about coming back for the food, but it is a fun spot to try some apps and drinks at. read more

We have always loved Yard House and have consistently had great experiences at the Yard House - Mission Valley location before we moved, and more recently at the Yard House - Temecula. Unfortunately, our visit to the Carlsbad location was the first truly disappointing experience we have ever had. We stopped in on our way home from an event, just hoping for a few appetizers and drinks. From the moment we walked in, the host seemed visibly annoyed that guests were arriving. When we said there were two of us, she told us it would be a long wait because they were super busy. We said that was totally fine and even mentioned we were happy to sit at the bar. She rolled her eyes and said they had a table if we did not care about not getting a booth. We actually prefer high tops, so that was never an issue. Our server seemed just as irritated to have been sat with another table. Since we dine at Yard House often, we were ready to order everything when he came over. He told us he would take drink orders first and come back for food. That would have been fine, except it took so long for him to return that our drinks were dropped off by someone else. We ordered three appetizers and said they could all come out whenever they were ready. Everything did come out together, which was fine, but the quality was not. The chicken nachos were extremely overcooked, with chips that were brown and some nearly black. The fries with our sliders were not hot. We asked for ranch when we ordered, and when the food was dropped off we asked again, but it never came. The server finally checked on us when we were almost completely finished. It was just an overall disappointing experience from start to finish. We have never had a bad Yard House experience until this visit, and that made it even more surprising. read more

Just another amazing dinner at the Yard House. Best chicken nachos ever. Fresh ingredients and just delicious everything. If you haven't tried the pizza, it's completely amazing. Must try everything... read more

We love Grace. good energy and rapport. A new server... give her ++++ Burgers here are always excellent. As are the drinks. On the top 10 of Margaritas in the regions. Wine list is also top notch. Super Cobb salad. This place is highly unpredictable. Can be very noisy. Service has been from excellent to dismal. No telling when or why that is the case, just be informed. We have parked and come in and left on several occasions. Word to the wise: the hostess may try to seat you in the worst place possible... I don't know why they do this, but it happens all too often.. Ask for what you want..... maybe there will be a better table. read more

Love that they are open late and have a wide range of options!!! Everything is always delicious! read more

Yard House - My favorite on the menu Korean Ribeye - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Four of us for lunch inside: Pepper Jack with onion rings, Cobb Salad with (grilled) Shrimp, BBQ Bacon Burger with fries, Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries. The two 1/2 pound burgers were nice looking and sized right, both ordered as medium but seemed to be more medium rare. Cobb salad was what a Cobb should be, traditional with nicely grilled shrimp on a skewer. The chicken sandwich disappeared pretty fast so it must have been great. Service was good and the restaurant was designed to be roomy and reduced noise level. read more

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I just got back from our first visit to Yard House. I am completely outside their target demographic--I'm probably more than twice the age of their average customer--but food is food and beer is beer. It was not unpleasant, and we will probably go back. We went because the ads made it seem interesting. Ambiance: I was worried that it would be too noisy and too boisterous. It was fine, but there wasn't a major sports event happening. It was not hard to find parking and we were seated within 5 minutes or so. The staff were great; we had great service and enjoyed dealing with the several servers who came to our table. Five-star rating for the staff. Drink: I never did find the beer I wanted. There were so many choices. I am a big fan of South African citrus beers, and the "Cali Squeeze" blood orange beer available in SoCal is pretty close to perfect for me. I was too hungry to study the huge beer menu, and now that I'm home writing this review I see that Yard House does serve Cali Squeeze, but I didn't find it in time to order it. Oh well. Food: Very interesting. We ordered several things, planning to try some of each. Their advertising focuses on pizza, but we weren't in the mood for pizza. The dishes that we ordered and ate were fancied-up versions of classics. World-class chefs love to fancy-up ordinary dishes. Yard House can't afford world-class chefs, and it might be better if they just made standard versions of things without trying to fancy them up. We passed a bowl of tortilla soup back and forth between us, trying to decide if it had any of the standard tortilla soup ingredients in it. We concluded that it did not, except of course for the tortilla chips. The "truffle fries" mostly tasted not of truffles but of thyme and parsley. The weak truffle flavor told me they were made with white truffle oil and not black. But we ate half of them; they weren't bad. They just weren't magic. And so on. Next time we go there, we'll order things that are hard to get wrong, like burgers and chicken wings and pizza. And now that I know they carry Cali Squeeze, I'll surely have one of those too. read more

Been here a number of times in the past and thought I'd try it again, recall liking this place a lot more on past visits but since COVID it's gone downhill. Food was bland and flavorless on most recent visit. Got the Nashville "hot" chicken sandwich with the gardein patty. Was not asked a spice level so a red flag there. When it arrived it was the most mild and bland tasting thing I've ever eaten, tasted like air and packaging peanuts. They include dairy cheese with it and no sub for vegan cheese, another thing I don't like. Overall the menu is too big, the food is bland and overpriced and parking is difficult. Plenty of better options in the area. read more