Polo Steakhouse

My heart is singing and my tummy is full! Went up to Polo Steakhouse Carlsbad with some work friends. Chef Ryan & Chef Zen treated us like royalty! The customer service and everyone from the hostess to bartenders to waiter to back of house kitchen staff were all amazing! The new spring menu dishes are out of this world delicious! If you ever want a very special fine dining experience, check out Polo's Steakhouse!

Last time I ate here, it was still West Steak and seafood, which I've been to many times for years. I can't help but make a comparison between the previous and present ownership. The Wagyu ribeye steak was good. I got the 16oz boneless and I enjoyed it to the last bite. Not quite as many steak options though, and no daily specials not on the menu. I didn't order salad because I couldn't find anything like the caprese or wedge, or any regular salad. The salads are kind of different, a bit over the normal and too "California"-like. A few steakhouse favorite sides and salads are not on the menu as well. Beer options are unknown flavors - something you don't want to risk trying with their pricing. No soda refills - bottles only. No free bread - $6 for a bread basket. The place was almost empty, unlike the previous where it was always packed. The servers were helpful and knowledgeable, but not as entertaining and enthusiastic sounding as the previous where they pretty much did a rehearsed presentation before taking your order. Bottomline, the previous was a one-off managed with a lot of TLC, while the present has a more corporate-managed feel to it. The food is well prepared, the pricing was reasonable. It is about as pricy as the previous ownership, but I've spend a lot more on tomahawk ribeyes or ribeye caps and other premium steaks in the past, so I'm not complaining on the pricing, because what I ordered was good. Will I go again? I'll keep an eye on their menu for changes, especially on the salads and sides. Nothing better than a complete meal.

Outstanding service!! Food is absolutely delicious and wonderfully prepared. This is the perfect place for any occasion. Ask for Paul...He is a very experienced server. You won't have to wait for anything! Make a reservation today. You'll love it!!!

The Petite Rack of Lamb was fantastic, as well as the service. This was on there happy hour menu. Great prices. I highly recommend coming here.

We only had happy hour menu but it was enough for a meal. Shared escargot, mini rack of lamb and filet mignon. All cooked perfectly and delicious. Wonderful cocktails. Service was great and personable. Nice calm atmosphere. No screaming kids.