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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6
4.6
4099 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

What 4,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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."

4,099 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our meal there very much.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner. Our server was very attentive and especially kind and accommodating to our children. The food hit the spot. It exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be returning as I am already craving the food and wanting to try other items on the menu.

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Maine lobster was great, as were the sides. We did not have a booth in the area we requested in the reservation. The table was near two doors that let in cold air every time they were opened.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a good experience. The only thing it lacks is a committed staff to the vision of the restaurant.

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  5. Cara

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing server who took great care of our table with 9 people. And everyone seemed to really enjoy their meals with lots of empty plates! Thanks for the great food and experience with your staff.

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  6. Brady

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab cakes and sand dabs were excellent! Very good service.

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  7. Wendy

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were pretty disappointed with our lunch this past weekend. We had reservations for 2 o’clock and were seated right away. Our table was pretty close to the door so every time the door would open, we would get a huge gust of wind. My husband asked a woman, who we assumed to be the manager, if we could move tables. Her demeanor was cold and unhelpful. She said that our table was the only one that seated six. However, there was a table right behind us that seated 10. I can understand if they were holding it for a large party, but it stayed empty the entire time we were there as well as many tables in the restaurant because it was an off peak time to be eating lunch. So we stayed at the freezing table and swapped places with the people in our party who did not bring warm clothing. We got our order going and it took about 30 to 40 minutes to arrive. Three out of six of us had a cold sides and the salmon was overcooked. My husband said this is his third time dining here where his food has come to the table cold. There was also a sewer smell that was unappetizing. We were celebrating a birthday, so our waitress brought out a Key lime pie with a candle, which was nice, however, we would’ve liked to share so it would’ve been nice to get some extra forks. We had to steal silverware from the table next to us. The ambience is beautiful but the experience was not it.

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  8. Elise

    VIP

    Austin

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great. Awesome food prep and nice vibes throughout! Wonderful evening!

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  9. Randi

    VIP

    San Diego

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Chilean sea bass tacos. Super yummy. Alex G provides wonderful service. So sweet and attentive.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were delicious! Service was amazing. Food was incredible! Had the Sea Bass and my husband had the crusted Halibut. Don’t forget the Bread Pudding!!

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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 4.6 stars by 4099 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
Google Map for King's Fish House - Carlsbad

5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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