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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6
4.6
4147 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

  • 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
  • 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.

What 4,147 people are saying

King's Fish House - Carlsbad reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King's Fish House in Carlsbad offers an inviting atmosphere with "great service" and a menu featuring "excellent food." Diners rave about the fresh seafood, particularly the oysters, and commend the attentive staff. While some note higher prices, the overall experience remains positive, making it a "favorite seafood spot" for many.
4,147 Reviews
  1. Julia VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the food and experience. Bummed they don’t carry the cocktail that was one of their speciality Beauregarde . They said cause they don’t carry the blueberry simple syrup anymore.

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  2. Michael VIP

    Orange County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at King’s. Trout Amandine was awesome along with Mac&cheese, spinach. Key lime for dessert was fantastic. Service was excellent.

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  3. Matthew

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was not the norm for us at this restaurant. Overall still ok, all things considered, however it was a couple of stars under our usual.

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  4. Susan VIP

    San Diego33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was fabulous (once we got the right table--I asked for a booth in my Open Table notes, but they sat us at a table even though there were plenty of tables, so we waited about 10 minutes for a booth to be cleaned). The food was great, and the service was fantastic. We eat had different sorts of fish and each meal was delicious. I've never been disappointed here!

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  5. James

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I came here for lunch. The food was absolutely delicious cooked how he wanted it to be, and our server was friendly, nice, and on time. We absolutely will continue to come from time to time. 

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  6. Kouros VIP

    San Diego55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Fish & Chips was of good quality but had a soggy crust/batter. The Rainbow Roll was about average. Fisherman’s Platter had very good/moist fried scallops but dry fried shrimps and the same problem with the Fried Fish as mentioned above. Good beer selection and good service except for the hostess; we checked in 10 minutes early but were not told that the rest of our party had already been seated. After over 10 minutes of waiting, we got a text from our party that they were seated under our reservation 10 minutes ago!!

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  7. Shawn

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service, and always great service. The option to reserve online is a great option too!

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  8. John VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Love coming here from Inland Valley to enjoy.

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  9. Pat VIP

    Phoenix22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance. Loved the raw oysters.

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  10. David

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were excellent. The prices have gone up, but we felt it was still worth it.

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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 4147 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 51 times today
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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
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