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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.7
4.7
3979 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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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 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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.

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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2024 at King's Fish House Carlsbad

    28 Nov 2024 only
    This Thanksgiving, we’re hosting at King’s Fish House - Carlsbad and you’re invited. On Thursday, November 28, the three-course Thanksgiving menu will be available all day, featuring your choice of starter (clam chowder or mixed organic greens), entrée (roasted turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, traditional cranberry sauce, homemade sourdough apple-celery stuffing and turkey gravy) and your choice of dessert (pumpkin cheesecake or old fashioned chocolate cake). Adults are $52 and children (under 12) are $19 per person. Our full menu will also be available all day.

Menu

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What 3,979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King's Fish House in Carlsbad is a seafood lover's paradise, offering consistently excellent service and fresh, flavorful dishes. Guests rave about the "best seafood around" and "amazing" service from attentive staff like Kylee and Samantha. The ambiance is inviting, making it perfect for any occasion.

3,979 Reviews

  1. Tom

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Great service. Delicious food. Enjoyable overall

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  2. Laura

    South Dakota

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fish and great service. We brought our own bottle of wine and there was no cork fee!!! A bonus!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have come here many times over the years, but was rather dissatisfied tonight. My meal was cold. The prices have increased and the quality has decreased.

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  4. Patrick

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    World class restaurant operated by professional and gracious staff.

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  5. Tori

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have had several great experiences with King’s Fish House in Calabasas but our experience tonight was not the same. Our halibut and baked potatoes were served luke warm and the server was MIA most of the night including after the dishes were delivered. She came 14 minutes later to ask us if everything was okay. Based on my previous experiences I would give this a try again. But beware.

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  6. Melanie

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious and our server Kylee was the best!

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  7. Michael

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time coming here. We had reservations and we were seated almost immediately. It's nice and dark inside and even though it was a Saturday night, it wasn't too loud. Our waiter was adequate but we just didn't get any kind of friendly vibe from her. She was not mean by any stretch, but she was just not helpful. Especially if you consider how the other table's waiter was who had a smile and was engaging. The food was alright. We really liked the crab cakes. I had the filet mignon and lobster and the lobster was good. However, the medium rare filet mignon was tough as leather. We decided to skip dessert after dinner. Do I recommend this place? If you are looking for a nice place to drink and it's dark and not too loud, this is a great place. If you're looking for a decent place to eat...sure. But if you're really looking for good food while on vacation, this place is just OK.

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  8. Gina

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    King’s Fish House is always outstanding and consistent. The service, the food and the atmosphere are all top notch!

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  9. Ann

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. everything was great

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  10. David

    Orange County

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always an exceptional experience Great service and from the spicy tuna roll to the perfectly cooked Sand Dabs all was great! Miss seeing Marina but sure appreciate the great food and service

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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 3979 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 50 times today
Experiences are available.

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 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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