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Carvers Steaks & Chops, San Diego, CA

Carvers Steaks & Chops

4.6 (3066)
$31 to $50
Steak
11940 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,066 people are saying

Carvers Steaks & Chops reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • North San Diego

    Steak

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carvers Steaks & Chops offers a traditional steakhouse experience with "excellent food and service," making it a beloved choice for "special occasions." Guests appreciate the "great value" and "friendly staff." While some find the decor "a little outdated," the "delicious steaks" and "attentive service" keep patrons returning.
3,066 Reviews
  1. Glen

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and cocktails excellent, relatively quiet atmosphere and a pleasant experience. Easy to make reservations and our booth was immediately ready for us on arrival. Service was very good, our waitress was sweet, helpful, attentive, and very familiar with the menu. Only negative was a longer than usual wait time to serve our entrees.

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  2. Alice VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent choices for Early Bird specials, food always delicious and great value. Service is excellent.

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  3. Wayne VIP

    San Diego82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tournedos Oscar was not that good, with much smaller cuts of meat than we are accustomed to at Carvers.

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  4. Tom

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered a filet mignon and it was tough. Not what I expected for the price I paid.

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  5. Lesley VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If you’re over 80, and have one foot in the grave, you’ll love it. Lost your taste buds-good. How do you ruin a baked potato or mashed potatoes??? They do! It’s as old as it’s patrons, needs refurbished and the menu looked like they stole the from the Remington next door. We didn’t even eat the gruel. Waitress asked if we wanted dessert and we laughed with each other. Do you think it’s green jello? Waitress took so long to process the check, I put cash down on the table and we left. It was a great laugh though. We’ll never go back!

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  6. Deb

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was great as usual. The prime rib was cooked perfectly. The staff was attentive and helpful.

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  7. Cathie VIP

    San Diego335 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our very favorites - lovely ambiance, delicious food and wonderful service.

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  8. Nancy

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Randi was our server and she was great! Listened to our wants re: order.

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  9. Charles

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and they had a great selection.

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  10. Paula

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carver's food is always excellent! It was Father's Day yesterday, so it was very busy, but the servers were still smiling and doing their best to keep up!

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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 4.6 stars by 3066 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. North San Diego
  5. Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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