King's Fish House - Carlsbad

Name: King's Fish House - Carlsbad
Address: 5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92008
Telephone: (760) 431-3474
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (4243)

$30 and under

Seafood

5625 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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North San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

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King's Fish House in Carlsbad offers a delightful seafood experience with standout dishes like the "macadamia nut crusted halibut" and "Chilean sea bass." Guests frequently praise the "fresh" seafood, "friendly and attentive" service, and the "lively and comfortable" atmosphere. While some mention occasional slow service, the "delicious food" and "great ambiance" make it a favored destination for seafood lovers.

4,243 Reviews

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Paul
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
With our vacation home in Carlsbad we love visiting our favorite restaurants. King Fish house always delivers the best food and atmosphere for celebrating our magic moments. Never disappoint with our favorite go to fish house.
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Fay
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have a tradition to celebrate our wedding anniversary at King’s. It’s the time of year when my favorite soft shell crabs are served. It did not disappoint . We were gifted with a complimentary dessert for our special day, a delicious double sized piece of key lime pie. The waiter staff could have been a little bit more personable but good enough the meal was hot and everything served in a timely manner.
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Jeffrey
San Diego21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All 4 people at our table loved their meals. Three of us had the Trout and I had the soft shell crab. Coctails and sides were also excellent. Excellent service and relatively quiet atmosphere even though most tables were occupied. Can't wait to go back!
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Rachel
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The oysters & butter cake were the stars of our dining experience. The butter cake was to die for.
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Pam
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my birthda at King's Fish House in Carlsbad. Everything about the experience was fantastic, food, service and atmosphere. We had the oysters, Lemon Sea Bass, Crab Cakes, everything was great!
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Randi VIP
San Diego74 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the patio and was helped by Alex G. She provided super wonderful service. Dog friendly. Good food. The ocean breeze was nice and comfortable.
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Craig
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent as always. I'm so glad they re-added the buttered sweet corn back on the menu as a side. One of my favorite restaurants despite the slightly expensive cost.
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Bryan
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sashimi platter was not fresh. Bread pudding was disgusting. Service was great.
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Theresa
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Oyster's were great! Entree fish halibut was dry no flavor, the mashed potatoes looked like plastic. Pasta was tasteless. We had to send one entree back. Customer service is polite and friendly but a little slow. Not my favorite experience for $200.00
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LARRY
San Diego28 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our family eats at the Carlsbad Kings Fish House at least once a month and are usually pleased with the customer service and the quality of the food. However, that last two times we have eaten there, my fish entree, usually halibut or Sea Bass, was medium warm to cold. Last night, the plate was hot, the spinach was hot, the mashed potatoes warm and the halibut room temperature to cold in parts. Out of a party of four, mine was the only complaint. It had grill marks on it, but the temperature was undesirable. My husband said I should have sent it back, but I didn't want to spoil the fun evening we were having. He owns a restaurant and believes the owners/management want feedback. And he questioned later how the plate could be so hot and the fish so cold. He says even if it sat under a Salamander, awaiting expediting, it should have been HOT. All others in our dining party ordered the Sea Bass, and blackened Jumbo Shrimp and were satisfied. We usually sit at the Bar, but sat at a booth, and despite the restaurant being half full, our service was really slow.
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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 4243 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

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 70 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

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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