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Carvers Steaks & Chops, San Diego, CA

Carvers Steaks & Chops

4.7
4.7
2991 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Welcome to Carvers Steaks and Chops - a San Diego restaurant committed to the tradition of the big-city steakhouse without the big-city price or the big-city drive.

Located in the community of Rancho Bernardo, Carvers is the perfect destination for whatever mood you're in. Whether it's stopping in to enjoy a hand-shaken martini after work or bringing the family in to sample some of our award-winning prime rib, choice steaks, seafood options, and meals for the kids, we will cater to your every need.

Visit us and experience our array of dining options, live entertainment, and top-notch service. Carvers Steaks & Chops - voted North San Diego County's Finest Steakhouse twenty two years running.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Victor Cisneros
  • Catering
    Traditional buckboard catering with items cooked over red oak, our classic items prepared in house, and served on site.
  • Private party facilities
    Two private dining rooms available holding up to 38 and 70 guests each.
  • Area
    Poway / Rancho Bernardo
  • Cross Street
    Bernardo Center Dr & Bernardo Plaza Dr
  • Parking details
    Wrap around parking with additional parking available in the nearby shopping center.
  • Entertainment
    Classic Rock and Roll every Friday and Saturday evening in our lounge (8pm-12am). Small dance floor.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,991 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steak

  • North San Diego

    Best Value

  • North San Diego

    Steak

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carvers Steaks & Chops offers a classic steakhouse experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Patrons rave about the "great value" of the meals, particularly the prime rib, filet mignon, and lamb chops. While some note the décor needs refreshing, the ambiance remains "warm and inviting," making it a favorite for special occasions.
2,991 Reviews
  1. Deacon

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good place and has been high quality for decades. Service is exceptional and the food is also exceptional for a great price. High value for the money

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  2. Don

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quaint Steakhouse. Old school style with great service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    1st visit, We were all looking forward to it. In our party of 4 one person celebrating a birthday and another their 50th birthday. we had 2 servers They were equally aweful. Forgot bread asked twice, didn't bring horseradish took a long time for server to return to table. It was expensive and expected decent service at the very least not to mention took one person's plate and they were far from done

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  4. Dan

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great as always. We had a great time everyone enjoyed their dinner and the service was great.

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  5. harold VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service here are excellent. We usually go early and the early dinner specials are a great value.

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  6. BECKY

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner with our Grandson, thank you for your hospitality and delicious food!

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  7. Nick VIP

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always nice, always great service, always great food, always a great evening. The five of us are here once a month: does that tell you anything?

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  8. RicS

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    First time to Carvers. The exterior and interior were well worn and maintenance of it was negligible. The front entrance was dirty, the inside was old and neglected. The bricks in the fireplace had fallen off the sides and just laying around broken, not pretty. The outdoor canopy is old and deteriorated and very unattractive. For a $250 dinner, I expected more and overall disappointed. The best thing we ate was the cheesy garlic bread, everything else just ok.

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  9. Skip VIP

    San Diego87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and the restaurant had a great ambiance. Their Tuesday specials are very reasonably priced! I will definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was so-so… forgot to bring out appetizer and also the sauce for my Oscar style steak. Asked for medium steak, was well done…

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FAQs

Carvers Steaks & Chops offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 485-1262.

Carvers Steaks & Chops is rated 4.7 stars by 2991 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Carvers Steaks & Chops

11940 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bernardo Center Dr & Bernardo Plaza Dr
  • Area
    Poway / Rancho Bernardo
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Wrap around parking with additional parking available in the nearby shopping center.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Victor Cisneros
  • Entertainment
    Classic Rock and Roll every Friday and Saturday evening in our lounge (8pm-12am). Small dance floor.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Traditional buckboard catering with items cooked over red oak, our classic items prepared in house, and served on site.
  • Private party facilities
    Two private dining rooms available holding up to 38 and 70 guests each.
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