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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6
4.6
4142 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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
    (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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What 4,142 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King's Fish House - Carlsbad impresses with its "fantastic oysters," "excellent food," and "great service." Guests rave about the diverse seafood menu, cozy ambiance, and attentive staff. Despite occasional noise and mixed reviews on pricing, it remains a "favorite local seafood spot," consistently delivering a delightful dining experience.
4,142 Reviews

  1. James

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Kouros VIP

    San Diego54 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. John VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Pat VIP

    Phoenix22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  5. David

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great early dinner with fantastic oysters! Frankly the best oysters in North SD county.

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  7. Kimmi VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood. Started with the crab cakes. Then the chorale sea bass tacos and nut crusted lemon chilean sea bass with sides. All were very delicious! Ended with a birthday surprise of bread pudding and ice cream! Thank you!

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  8. Julianna VIP

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and fresh. Good selection of fresh oysters and fish dishes . Free corkage too.

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  9. krystal

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very comfortable seating and beautiful industrial design. Clam chowder was delicious as well as the jumbo shrimp and fried scallops. Sadly the fried fish was flavorless, soggy and underwhelming. Service was good. Everything came out quickly and was very good temperature. Overall good experience

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  10. John

    San Diego11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    excellent food, great service, nice ambiance, a little loud!

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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 4142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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

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