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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6
4.6
3985 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Location
    5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2024 at King's Fish House Carlsbad

    Nov 28, 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 3,985 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

3,985 Reviews

  1. Masae

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am giving them 3 starts on noise level because we sat in the patio and you can hear the highway and there was a table with dogs. Not complaining. Just an honest answer. Books for Thanksgiving day. Picked regular menu over 3 course turkey dinner because we are not big turkey eaters. All was excellent! Will definitely book again!

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  2. Jayshree

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVE this restaurant and have been here many times! They have excellent food and service. While we usually enjoy their seafood, today we had their Thanksgiving meal and it was very well made. The turkey was tender, the stuffing moist and flavorful, the cranberry sauce with just the right touch of citrus, the potatoes and turkey gravy the perfect tasty accompaniment. To start, there was a choice of clam chowder or organic greens. We all got the clam chowder and it was rich and wonderful! Dessert was a choice of pumpkin cheesecake or chocolate cake - both were good. We will never NOT recommend this place, it's the best!!

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  3. RITA

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! The staff was exceptional especially Ericka! Would definitely do it again next year!

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  4. Cassie

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great! Oyster sampler was perfect to try different regions. Trout was cooked just right and my husbands steak was very good too. Only issue with the food was sea bass was a bit dry and seems over cooked. Bday key lime pie w/ candle at the end was a nice touch. Thank you!

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  5. Cassandra

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for years, the past few times we haven’t been happy. We gave it another shot last night and we will not be going back. I wish I would’ve taken a photo of our plates. I ordered the scallops, it was $33.50 and it came with 6 bite sized scallops, one small scoop of mashed potatoes and I ordered the brussel sprouts which was an additional $2.75 charge and it only came with a small scoop which consisted of 5 brussel sprouts and some bacon. My husband got shrimp which was $27.50 which came with 8 shrimp, he also got a small scoop of mashed potatoes and a side salad that was average. My son got the lobster tail with a baked potato and fries-he said the butter was not good and the lobster was chewy. We go to Crab Cooker and Fish House Vera Cruz often and both are way better and same pricing.

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  6. Sobee

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The service was more than acceptable. We had a very enjoyable time and will return as we always do.

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  7. Tom

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  8. Laura

    South Dakota

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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  10. Patrick

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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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 3985 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 31 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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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