The Henry to Open July 23rd at The Forum in Carlsbad
July 10th, 2025
Known as the “greatest neighborhood restaurant”, The Henry will open its second San Diego location this month at Carlsbad’s The Forum.
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The Henry– the popular neighborhood eatery whose Coronado Island location has become a favorite dining destination for locals and visitors alike – will officially be opening at The Forum in Carlsbad on July 23rd.
What To Expect
Each location of The Henry incorporates local design influences, blending industrial and classical elements to create a comfortably elegant and charming dining space. The open dining room caters to a variety of occasions, from morning coffee and lunch with colleagues to post-work happy hours, date nights, family dinners, and special celebrations. The Henry is known for its craveable dishes and delicious cocktails, providing a welcoming atmosphere where guests always feel at home.
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Menu Highlights
Guests can look forward to popular dishes like Spicy Tuna & Crispy Rice with Fresno chili and tamari, Short Rib Potstickers with cilantro and ponzu, Seared Ahi Tuna in a spicy coconut lemongrass broth, and Korean Skirt Steak with spicy double egg fried rice. The drink menu features craft cocktails, local beers, and a carefully selected wine list. For those on the go or having a breakfast meeting, daily breakfast, coffee, and housemade pastries are available. On weekends, don’t miss the delightful brunch menu. Keep an eye out for special announcements about new additions unique to the Carlsbad location.
“…We get to serve the communities at Flower Child, North Italia, and The Henry, now we can include the city of Carlsbad. If we do our job, The Henry will be a regular spot for locals and exciting to visitors in the area, where they can go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to enjoy great food and drinks while making memories.”
Fox Restaurant Group Founder, Sam Fox.
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As part of its grand opening, The Henry will also be donating 30% of opening day proceeds to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, a non-profit cornerstone of the Carlsbad community that provides hands-on learning experiences and inspires stewardship of this vital coastal ecosystem.
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