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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.7
4.7
4086 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Established in 2003, King’s Fish House is Carlsbad’s choice for seafood. Located just across from the Carlsbad Premium outlets and LEGOLAND, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.

We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.

Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.

Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 431-3474
  • Website
    https://www.kingsfishhouse.com/carlsbad
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Here at King’s in Carlsbad we can accommodate larger parties on our patio. Although not completely private we are happy to serve your group for any occasion.
  • Location
    5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • Area
    Carlsbad
  • Cross Street
    Palomar Airport Rd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,086 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King's Fish House - Carlsbad offers an exceptional seafood experience, highlighted by "fresh sushi," "excellent service," and a "great atmosphere." Regulars praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious food." The restaurant is a top choice for seafood lovers, with standout dishes like "grilled shrimp" and "macadamia nut halibut."

4,086 Reviews

  1. SusanneP

    Sacramento

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We order the grilled rainbow trout and wild Mexican sea bass and chilled shrimp. Both came with two sides. Unfortunately the sides were all cold. The server replaced all, but we were nearly done. The sea bass was overcooked. One comment on the cocktail sauce was cloyingly sweet. Also when the doors to the outside open there’s a stiff draft.

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  2. Jay

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal and service at the bar, as usual. Great drinks, too.

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  3. Michelle

    VIP

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal !! Brooke our sever did a great job job at walking us through the oyster selection and her knowledge was incredible !! We also enjoyed some sushi with some minor tweaks she helped us with as well !! Food was great !!! Super happy ty Ty !!

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  4. Georlea

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for an EXCELLENT seafood lunch/dinner, you’ll find it at King’s Fish House-Carlsbad.

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  5. Pau

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Love how the shrimp is cooked and the scallops. Everything was fantastic.

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  6. Justin

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect from starting with the warm sourdough, then everything else was perfect.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, and the food was very good. We sat out on the patio, which I always enjoy. I do think the food is a bit on the pricey side, but overall still a good experience.

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  8. Anne

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner as always! Had the grilled shrimp and it was very generous!

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  9. Patrick

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service from Emily. All the food and drinks were on point and we couldn’t be happier.

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  10. Marc

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Allysa was our server. She was superb. The oysters were to die for. The sashimi and rolls were outstanding. This was our first time at your restaurant, and we'll definitely be back!

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FAQs

King's Fish House - Carlsbad offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 431-3474.

King's Fish House - Carlsbad is rated 4.7 stars by 4086 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for King's Fish House - Carlsbad

5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Palomar Airport Rd.
  • Area
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.kingsfishhouse.com/carlsbad
  • Phone number
    (760) 431-3474
  • Private party facilities
    Here at King’s in Carlsbad we can accommodate larger parties on our patio. Although not completely private we are happy to serve your group for any occasion.

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