Polo Steakhouse

4.5

334 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

Welcome to Polo Steakhouse in beautiful Carlsbad California. Polo is a modern expression of a classic steakhouse. Expect the finest cuts of beef from around the world, paired with local, seasonal, vegetables for the table to share. Chef Ryan Gilbert uses the freshest local seafood and best shellfish to round out your meal.

To accompany your meal you will find a carefully curated selection of wines from around world as well as a mindful spirit list and wonderful specialty cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 930-9100
Website
http://www.polocarlsbad.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Steven Ramirez
Private party facilities
Guests are welcomed to book large parties that can share the dining room with other reservations. There is also the option of a Dining Room Buy-Out and a Restaurant Buy-Out for a more private experience for the group.

Location
4980 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4343
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Cannon Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus stop along coast highway near Cannon Road
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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Chopped Egg, Chives, Brunoise Shallots, Dill, Crème Fraîche, Capers, Blini
1/2 Dozen Fresh Oysters$22.00
Classic Mignonette, House Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Dozen Fresh Oysters$40.00
Classic Mignonette, House Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Hamachi Crudo$24.00
Aji Amarillo, Red Onion, Cucumber, Scallion, Jalapeño
PEI Mussels$24.00
Thai Curry, Cilantro, Basil, Lime, Grilled Bread
Maryland Lump Crab Cake$26.00
Harissa Remoulade, Petite Herb Salad, Meyer Lemon Citronette
Spanish Pulpo$26.00
Spanish Octopus, Romesco, Potato, Arugula, Charred Lemon, Chorizo
Shrimp Cocktail$26.00
Pacific White Prawns, Avocado Mousse, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Seared Scallops$29.00
Guajillo & Banana Mole, Citrus Risotto, Micro Cilantro
Bison Tartare $25.00
Cured Egg Yolk, Mustard, Bonito, Chives
Bone Marrow$25.00
Petite Herb Salad, Charred Focaccia, Chorizo Oil
Escargot os de Boeuf$25.00
Bone Marrow Herb Butter, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Fresh Garlic, Demi Baguette

Soup and Salad

Lobster Bisque $19.00
Lobster, Cognac Cream, Petite Herbs
Caesar$16.00
Tomato Confit, Parmesan, Anchovy, Crostini
Polo Wedge$17.00
Iceberg, Oven Dried Tomato, Candied Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing, Red Onion
Bread Service$8.00
A Selection of Artisanal Bread, Cultured Butter

Composed

Daily Catch $45.00
Stewed Garbanzo Beans, Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Preserved Lemon Yogurt
Verlasso Salmon$43.00
Potato Purée, Haricot Vert, Dried Tomato, Caper Brown Butter Sauce
Prime Short Rib$47.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Mushrooms, Micro Greens
New Zealand Rack of Lamb$50.00
Pistachio Pesto Crust, Potato Purée, Charred Broccolini, Chimichurri

From the Grill

Choice of Asparagus, Broccolini or Potato Purée

Filet Mignon 8oz $58.00
USDA Prime
Filet Mignon 12oz $76.00
USDA Prime
Porterhouse 24oz$80.00
USDA Prime
Bison Filet Mignon 8oz$65.00
Free Range, Broadlead Farms - Colorado
Wagyu New York 14oz$84.00
IconX Bms 8-9, Australia
Ribeye 16oz$80.00
USDA Prime, Brandt Farms - California
Bone-In Ribeye 16oz$95.00
USDA Prime
Tomahawk Ribeye 32oz$155.00
USDA Prime

Sides

Broccolini$10.00
Cold Pressed Olive Oil, Maldon Salt
Asparagus$12.00
Cold Pressed Olive Oil, Maldon Salt
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Bacon, Parmesan, Balsamic Reduction
Mushrooms$15.00
Mushroom Medley, Bordelaise, Herbs
Potato Purée$10.00
Herbs
Truffle Fries$15.00
Black Truffle Oil, Parmesan
Patatas Bravas$10.00
Harissa Aioli, Fines Herbs
Baked Potato$12.00
Chives, Bacon, Butter, Crème Fraîche
Seafood Mac$23.00
Lobster & Crab, Orecchiette Pasta, Tarragon Lemon Crust

Add Ons

Half Maine Lobster$40.00
3 U-10 Diver Scallops$25.00
3 Pacific White Prawns$20.00
Blue Cheese Crust$7.00

Sauces

Sauce Trio $12

Au Poivre$5.00
Bearnaise$5.00
Bordelaise$5.00
Chimichurri$5.00

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Polo Steakhouse in Carlsbad offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, great service, and great ambiance." Guests rave about perfectly cooked steaks, attentive service, and a romantic atmosphere. While some find it pricey, it's a top choice for special occasions. Highlights include "excellent espresso martinis" and thoughtful staff.

334 Reviews

J
Jesse
VIP
New Mexico
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly the best experience I’ve ever had a restaurant. Very sad they are closing down. They always treat you like family.
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Michael
VIP
San Diego
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was the last night they were open, closing for good at the end of Aug.31 with a "fire sale" of wine, spirits, food, tableware, glassware, cookware -- basically everything -- Sept4-7. So, no matter what our experience was, it's of no use to anyone now.
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Jesse
VIP
New Mexico
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a great place. Wish they were not closing! Flew 1200 miles just to eat here.
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Mary
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The crab cake was an insulting $28. Salty and thin. Never have had a crab cake like that before! Salmon was cooked very well but the potatoes looked like a runny mess and everything was way over salted. Very disappointing for the amount of money we paid. Will not be returning.
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Robert
VIP
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent steak, very tender and cooked perfectly.
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Stu and Karen
Palm Springs
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good surprise! We have not dined at this restaurant before and was pleasantly surprised at the elegant atmosphere. Our waiter was excellent and served our food exactly the way we ordered it. It was lively but not loud. We will return!
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Steve
VIP
San Diego
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, great food, great service. Very enjoyable evening
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Angela
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were friendly, beautiful ambiance, food delicious, and most importantly Stevie was AWESOME!!! She made our date night (no toddler!) a memorable one! :)
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helen
VIP
San Diego
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had the ribeye. It was very tender, flavorful and cooked just right. Our server was awesome.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very, very good steaks. We tried the wagyu NY, ribeye, bison filet, and short rib. Each steak came with a whole head of perfectly roasted garlic and generous portions of sides (potato very good, broccolini pretty good). Desserts were good. Wagyu brownie was delicious and didn’t actually taste different with the wagyu beef fat instead of vegetable oil. Crème brûlée was ok. Overall good food and great service, but pretty overpriced for what it is.
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FAQs

Polo Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

4980 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4343

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cannon Road
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus stop along coast highway near Cannon Road
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steven Ramirez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.polocarlsbad.com/
Phone number
(760) 930-9100
Private party facilities
Guests are welcomed to book large parties that can share the dining room with other reservations. There is also the option of a Dining Room Buy-Out and a Restaurant Buy-Out for a more private experience for the group.

Polo Steakhouse

Permanently Closed

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Dining areas

Additional information

Porterhouse 24oz

Filet Mignon 12oz

Bison Filet Mignon 8oz

Starters

Caviar Service Osetra | Siberian MP

1/2 Dozen Fresh Oysters$22.00

Dozen Fresh Oysters$40.00

Hamachi Crudo$24.00

PEI Mussels$24.00

Maryland Lump Crab Cake$26.00

Spanish Pulpo$26.00

Shrimp Cocktail$26.00

Seared Scallops$29.00

Bison Tartare $25.00

Bone Marrow$25.00

Escargot os de Boeuf$25.00

Soup and Salad

Lobster Bisque $19.00

Caesar$16.00

Polo Wedge$17.00

Bread Service$8.00

Composed

Daily Catch $45.00

Verlasso Salmon$43.00

Prime Short Rib$47.00

New Zealand Rack of Lamb$50.00

From the Grill

Filet Mignon 8oz $58.00

Filet Mignon 12oz $76.00

Porterhouse 24oz$80.00

Bison Filet Mignon 8oz$65.00

Wagyu New York 14oz$84.00

Ribeye 16oz$80.00

Bone-In Ribeye 16oz$95.00

Tomahawk Ribeye 32oz$155.00

Sides

Broccolini$10.00

Asparagus$12.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Mushrooms$15.00

Potato Purée$10.00

Truffle Fries$15.00

Patatas Bravas$10.00

Baked Potato$12.00

Seafood Mac$23.00

Add Ons

Half Maine Lobster$40.00

3 U-10 Diver Scallops$25.00

3 Pacific White Prawns$20.00

Blue Cheese Crust$7.00

Sauces

Au Poivre$5.00

Bearnaise$5.00

Bordelaise$5.00

Chimichurri$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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