My friend and I came here for brunch, and it was our first time trying this place. The interior is beautiful, and the outdoor seating area is just as inviting. It was packed, so I was glad I made a reservation--there was about an hour wait for walk-ins. The hosts and servers were warm, friendly, and provided excellent service from start to finish. We ordered breakfast, and everything was delicious. We loved our entire experience and will definitely be coming back to try their lunch and dinner menus. I highly recommend this spot--it's truly a neighborhood gem. read more

The Henry is such a great addition to North County! We've been for lunch and dinner now and have had a great experience every time. The specialty coffees are delicious and smooth! Not too sweet, with a kick. We got the chicken and avocado salad and the hot honey chicken sandwich with slaw. The sandwhich was bomb and the slaw was amazingggg. The chicken on the salad was fresh and everything was well balanced, not heavy but filling. Loved the bacon! The kid's menu has great options, we tried the grilled cheese today and my son loved it. Thank you to our sweet server who was helpful and service was excellent! read more

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Ambiance was great. Service good. Small portions and expensive. Better brunch spots out there.

Really good burger after a long travel day to SD. The orange matcha latte was super impressive. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Cute interior decor, also a big outdoor patio, and a bar. A little pricey but it's a nice place. read more

The Henry is always a go to spot. The menu is always so well rounded. Whether you're craving American, Asian, Mexican, Mediterranean, they have items that hit the spot. Sushi options are on point and the recent additional of the fish tacos are fire! Other favorites are the pot stickers (must have), mezcal pineapple cocktail, and the skirt steak. Cheers! read more

2nd review......The Henry has become our go to spot in Carlsbad. The staff, the quality of food and ambiance is super!! Came for brunch today for the first time after eating lunch here many times. Absolutely delicious! We tried the Ham & Cheese Quiche and the Huevos Rancheros Enchiladas .....both delicious!! The XV coffees were spot on too! Cindy was amazing as always, just love her positive happy energy, as was everyone else. Such a welcoming and fun place, and staff they never disappoint. Thank you for making my friends birthday special! read more

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We were there celebrating our anniversary and every recommendation was a big hit! The cocktails were stellar. The menu is a little all over the place, but everything was really good. Our server Kelsey was attentive, very informative and clearly loves the food she serves. She was around enough to serve us really well, but not too much or pushy. We ordered everything Kelsey recommended and they were all excellent! The only complaint is that it was pretty loud and hard to converse across a 2 top table. read more

Great location, amazing wait staff, and I love the outdoor seating, but the food is not good. its shame because they got right what so many get wrong read more

I've never eaten here, only grabbed coffees from their coffee bar since it's right next to where I work, but the staff here is INCREDIBLY friendly!! Everyone always seems to be in a good mood and the atmosphere is super inviting. I hear really good things about their dinner options as well, so I'll be back to try that out. P.S. I have tried their french toast for breakfast and it's ** amazing read more

Went to The Henry in Carlsbad for dinner with the family to try out the new spot. The vibe and presentation were 10/10--super cute spot and everything looked amazing. Service was awesome, everyone was so friendly and on top of things. We got the vodka rigatoni with chicken (just okay), the beef short ribs (really tender, but sweeter than I expected, still amazing), Scottish salmon (amazing), and the skirt steak (amazing). Did not get a photo of them, but you HAVE to order the short rib dumplings. Seriously the best dumplings I've ever had! Also ordered the spicy tuna, I highly recommend as well Overall, I'd give it a 4/5--worth going for the atmosphere and service, food is on the pricier side, but I think it's fair for the experience and presentation. Would go back, especially after a long day shopping at the forum. read more

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So glad to have the Henry closer to us. The service is amazing. I'd love to meet whoever does the training there. They're super friendly, give awesome recommendations, and are efficient. The yellow tail sushi is a perfect starter. Everything I've had there is good - the crab cake, the pasta, the salads with skirt steak. They brought me a good olive oil cake for my birthday , and had a card for me when I arrived. Loved that. read more

My new go to place service and food was great I went for brunch and popped in based on people watching and it did not disappoint.

Just found this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. Our server Bianca was so sweet and knowledgeable and helped us to pick out the best appetizers and meal. This place is a gem and we will be back! read more

Really a 4.5. Sat at the bar and had cocktails and food. Bartenders were so meticulous and put a tremendous effort into my hand crafted tequila espresso martini. It was delicious. My husband got the Pineapple mezcal drink and it was well balanced. For food we got the Crab cakes, delish, salad and Eggs Benedict. Salad was super tasty, eggs were cooked perfectly, would have liked a thinner bread underneath though. Ambiance was nice, friendly and lively. We had no problem getting a seat at the bar but restaurant was filling up. read more

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Dined there for lunch today with a friend/co-worker. Fabulous food, great service and I love that they allow dogs outside. I made 2 new Friends, a weenie and a beautiful red golden retriever. Made my day! What a cool place. Highly recommend the Henry! read more

The Henry is easily one of our favorite brunch spots. The ambiance is beautiful--warm and welcoming without feeling pretentious. It's the kind of place where you can relax and enjoy your time, whether it's a casual brunch or a special occasion. The times we've been here, the service has always been excellent. The servers are nice, attentive, and they check in regularly without being intrusive. The food is also excellent. My spouse is vegetarian and loves the Flower Child Scramble. I like to order the Cinnamon French Toast and it's the perfect balance of sweet without being overwhelming. Overall, The Henry delivers on atmosphere, service, and food. It's a great restaurant I would highly recommend. read more

We've been to The Henry 4-5 times since it opened and have noticed a couple of things consisent everytime; nicely prepared food, albeit a limited selection, good cocktails, and slooow service. This past weekend was no exception; we had to flag down bus boys, even the on duty Manager for a second round of drinks, more water, food order, dessert order and check, because we never saw our waitress! After taking our inital orders, we never saw her again; not even to flag down. And the food orders took forever to arrive. This has been consistent from our very first visit on Opening Day. Still... go there for the nice atmosphere, friendliness, good food but not if you're in a hurry! read more

The day started at the ER for me and when all was done my wonderful daughter said let's go to the Henry since we were both hungry. It was past lunch, a little early for dinner. Not crowded we asked to sit outside in their chic city-like outdoor vibe. Then the service... confused, too many staff not sure what happened to my coffee, coming by still confused and finally brought it--- the Cleo. Small but wonderfully prepared with almond foam. Highly recommend. Ordered rainbow roll to share.. fish was minimal but roll was satisfying non the less. Daughter enjoyed the chicken tortilla soup with crema. Could have been hotter. Took too long to get served but two managers were apologetic and treated us to the fun butter cake. Very tasty but have had better. We will come again for breakfast and Cleo refills! read more

The Henry - Butter cake with lovely Carmel sauce - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Had the best time ever with our super sweet server Briana! I loved how sophisticated the ambiance was and the birria wontons were to die for. Would go again! read more

The Henry - Hank's Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My husband and I came to The Henry for brunch and absolutely loved it! The service was great, friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. We shared the Eggs Benedict and the Huevos Rancheros Enchiladas, and both were fantastic -- full of flavor and beautifully plated. We also split the Truffle Fries, which were perfectly crispy and downright addictive. For drinks, I had the Wildflower Dirty Chai Latte which was so good and my husband had The Butcher, which he really enjoyed. Everything from start to finish was excellent. We'll definitely be back again -- perfect spot for brunch with great food and great vibes! read more

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I mean, the servers are nice and all, but I'm honestly not sure if the food was worth the price I paid. They were good but were they two people for over $100 good? I'm talking about brunch here. read more

Such a great gem!! Indoor and outdoor dining. Service was amazing. Food was even better. Quality and taste was like no other. So many flavors. Very happy to come back when we're in the area!! Kids meals were such great portions for a great price. read more

The Henry - Skirt steak - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great service and high quality food. A nice place to celebrate a special occasion. Nice to have a restaurant like The Henry in The Forum.

Sadly, I came here to return and bring my friend for a great experience that I had. We arrived at 11:59 AM on a Monday. The restaurant was 75% empty. They said that was an hour wait. So you're telling me that in an hour when the restaurant is busy, you'll have a table for me but right now when it's not busy, you don't have a table for me? The hostess are obviously clueless or have a ridiculous system because that makes zero sense and unfortunately it made me upset and downgraded the review for this restaurant. read more

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Went last night and it's BEAUTIFUL but lots of work to get the bar staff up to snuff. It was like watching keystone cops behind the bar. The guy next to me orders a vodka martini with rocks on the side, I watched the bartender pour this guys martini in the glass in service area, spill half of it carrying it across the bar, tossed his rocks in the sink and gave him fresh ice when he asked for the rocks again?!? No experienced bartender would ever do that, clearly no idea of how to bartend. My husbands wine glass had soap residue in it. There were five bartenders behind the bar, nobody had it together. And doing service off the bar for a very busy restaurant crippled the bar. Everyone was waiting way too long to order. Also noticed two women nursing their drinks like mannequins and "saving bar seats" for friends that never showed up? Who is the boss here? I'm shocked at how dysfunctional the bar is. And when we ordered appetizers, they were out of the chilled shrimp! At 7:30 on a Friday, you run out of one of you best appetizers? The managers here need to go to Steak 48 in Del Mar and sit at that bar and watch real bartenders work and serve an upscale crowd. Hopefully the managers get their act together because if they fix the bar issues, it's going to be great. read more

Wait staff was amazing and attentive to every single detail. Food was amazing! I recommend the smoked pineapple margarita! read more

My sweetheart and I had an amazing dinner tonight. My girlfriend had the rigatoni vodka pasta and I ordered the short rib. We both were blown away by the quality and service. Taylor, our waitress was very helpful and attentive. We highly recommend this neighborhood gem to anyone. read more

5 star. This isn't hype, the food is incredible and the service was wonderful. We had the spicy tuna crispy rice, truffle fries, club sandwich, and crab cake. Each were very good but the spicy tuna was incredible (do not miss it). My husband, son & I went on a Saturday afternoon, the wait was about thirty minutes without a reservation. We will absolutely be back. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Food was excellent and the people watching was fantastic. Unfortunately this restaurant has a long way to go with improving service. The service was V E R Y slow. We were here on a Sunday night when it was not very busy, and even then it took forever for our food to arrive. The restaurant has only been open for about a week, so I'm hoping the service improves. read more

I'm torn on this review as while the execution on food was great, the menu selection and vibe was just ok. I've been to the Coronado location several times and the ambiance and menu are very different. If I could give half points my review would be 3.5. 4 for quality of food and execution. 3 for menu. I feel like this menu caters to the retirement village across the street. Very traditional items for the boomers and retired folks. Which is ok but I'm not excited enough to make this a staple location. The good: nice cocktail menu, food made well and ample outdoor seating. The not so good: limited menu and ok selection. Service was ok- I think they are still working out the kinks. Dishes kept piling up at our table and we had to ask they clear them. Servers were friendly and helpful. Hoping this smooths out over time- I was here only a few weeks after they opened. I'm hopeful they expand the menu too. This is nothing like the Coronado location - I think the menu is better there (unless they've recently changed it to match what I saw at the Carlsbad location!). They did carry over the harvest bowl and I highly recommend that. I'd like more appetizers and salad selections. And, mains that don't cater to one generation. The forum is a cool place and we've been waiting for a cool restaurant! The Henry is good but not great, at least not yet. read more

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Very excited that The Henry has opened - it meets a need in the area. We went on a Saturday evening as a group of six. Great cocktails. Excellent service. None of the usual "we just opened" hiccups. The food was solid - everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Overall I thought the food was very good, but not great. Unfortunately, the roasted chicken that I ordered was overcooked and dry...I knew it before I even had a bite (it should never have left the kitchen). We definitely look forward to going back! read more

Shopping center location, old Panera at the Carlsbad Forum. It's busy and I know why. Holy sh!t!! This place DELICIOUS. Legitimately the best crab cakes and short ribs that had ever entered my mouth. Every plate was licked cleaned. Short Ribs: I do not find short ribs special until now. The tenderness of the beef, caramelized onions, with the sauce...I want more. There's a balance of savory, sweetness and umami...this is exactly how it should be done. Crab cakes: lots of crab meat, perfect flavors, and light panko crust. Paired with a peppery arugula salad with an aioli spread. It's perfection. Honestly, both were perfection. I will definitely be back. This is my favorite North County spot after one visit. I can't wait to try more of their food. Drinks are fabulous. read more

Got there late evening with no reservation. Was told a twenty minute wait and they took my phone number. (I expected a call) Sat at the bar for some wine. People kept coming over to ask if we were ready to order. We told the server that we were waiting for our reservation for indoors at a table. About four minutes later that same waiter came in and asked if we were ready to order. We again told him that we were waiting to dine inside at a table. Another server came again after 10 min and wanted to take our order. He immediately realized it was us waiting for our table. No one called so I went to the station and they said our table was ready. Apparently they had texted me. Too noisy and crowded to hear the text message notification. We could have been seated earlier. Got seated and as waiter brought menus. We ordered. I asked for extra couple anchovies for my Caesar salad. Food was good. When we got the bill, they had added $6 for the anchovies. Two things: 1) set expectations that i will receive a text. We waited too long and were starving. 2) If you're going to charge for a few anchovies, let me know ahead of time so i have the option to decline my request. No surprises. Overall, food was good, very noisy and crowded late into the evening and not very relaxing. A bit expensive., read more

New, fun, friendly place!! Definitely make a reservation!! They are busy. The menu has a lot of variety. Tried the a couple of the sushi rolls and a turkey dip. The pressed yellow tail was an interesting texture and flavor with a bit of spice. All of it was fresh. Great beverage options too!! We sat outside on the patio and though it was hot out, it was pleasant on the patio. read more

The Henry - Rainbow Roll* Pressed Yellowtail* - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Excellent service and great food. I am so happy to see they opened a location in Carlsbad. This restaurant is exactly what we needed! Rachel was so sweet, and I appreciated all her recommendations. For breakfast we ordered and enjoyed, the flower child scramble, egg sandwich, rocket coffee, PB&C smoothie, and matcha. Everything was spectacular! For dinner, I love their quinoa bowl. Overall, you can never go wrong at this restaurant. There is always something for everyone to order and the food is great! I can't wait to come back! read more

Pro tip: ask for Karl-he's the reason dinner at The Henry feels special. The food is already excellent--think Short Rib Potstickers that melt in your mouth, Scottish Salmon with quinoa and pomegranate glaze, or the Braised Short Rib with bourbon caramel and smashed potatoes. But Karl is what makes the night. He pays attention in a way you don't see often. I casually mentioned liking drinks less sweet--my next one came out perfectly adjusted without me asking. Every course landed at the right time, his recommendations were spot-on, and he managed to stay a step ahead all evening without ever hovering. Karl is the one who turns a good meal here into the kind of night you'll want to repeat. If you're booking The Henry in Carlsbad, remember his name. read more

I don't know if I'd go out of my way to come to this restaurant, but if you're in the area, it's definitely worth a go, especially with the options you have to choose from. The ambience was really nice. The service was great and the appetizer we got was delicious. Of course the prices were a bit much, but isn't that everywhere? read more

Came here on a Thursday. It was crowded. The wait was 40 minutes, not bad. Got drinks; Cosmopolitan and Old Fashion. Both were good. We sat down and we were greeted promptly by our server. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, but they were sold out. Also sold out of the pot stickers. We ended up getting the Brie toast I believe was the name. It was very good. We also got the braised short ribs, this was just okay . The mashed potatoes weren't soft and creamy. Slightly disappointed. I had a glass of the Cabernet. It was okay. The ambiance is very warm and inviting. Will be back to try the brussel sprouts and pot stickers. This location just opened so I think they're still suffering from being new. read more

Menu selection, Flavor, Price, Cleanliness (health dept. intelligence), Server 'Kayla', GM Kiersten = A+

Went here for the first time last night to celebrate my birthday. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and truly made me feel special. The potstickers, the short rib and the flank stank were all delicious. The complimentary chocolate dessert was so good. I wanted to try the butter cake as well and this did not disappoint. I don't remember our servers name but he was awesome; he was attentive and friendly. Love the ambiance and can't wait to go back and try breakfast and lunch! read more

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