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King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA

King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.7
4.7
4015 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
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.
  • 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 4,015 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "best seafood around" and "great attentive service." Guests rave about the "clean and refreshing atmosphere," the "wonderful ambience," and the "world class gourmet menu." Consistent quality and friendly, professional staff make it a favorite.

4,016 Reviews

  1. Liz

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great Christmas Eve dinner at Kings. Our server Colette was outstanding and the food was perfect. Thank you!

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  2. Rick

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Because of the poor economy they’re cutting corners by using lesser quality seafoods, and the difference is quite clear. Such a disappointment from before when they were the favorite for the entire family! They were not nearly as busy as they normal either which reinforces my opinion that others also feel that King’s has lost the magic that once made them the premier chain seafood restaurant. Service was excellent, but when there are many empty tables, the service better be fantastic to overcome the mediocre meals. I hope they learn soon before they go out of business.

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  3. Eric

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed with open arms and treated very well by Nick, our server. This is our new Christmas Eve tradition and King’s Fish House delivered! Our dinner for the evening was the Captains Platter, Tuna Melt, Poke app, kids cheeseburger, Caesar salad, and a chilled bottle of Pinot Grigio … YUM!

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  4. Mike

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was really slow. I had to remind our waitress to bring our drinks. After we placed our orders the waitress came back and told us they were out of baked potatoes. What??? The food took a really long time to come out. Our dining experience took nearly two hours! We typically eat here once a month and it’s never been this slow especially considering the restaurant wasn’t very crowded. The kitchen manager came out and said there was a problem in the kitchen which caused the delay but it looked normal to me. They did comp us a free dessert for the delays.

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  5. Jennifer

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    King's is part of our Christmas tradition, and last night's feast was the best meal we've ever had there! A big thanks to our server Colette for making our special night even more special! She was so attentive, and we didn't feel rushed, even though it got busy. Her recommendations were spot on, and our dinner was delicious! It was the first time my husband tried key lime pie, he hasn't stopped talking about it since. It was DIVINE! We'll definitely be back!

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  6. brenda

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I had a reservation but still had to wait and then tried to sit us on emergency exit door/ service area. I asked to be moved one booth over and was fine but just felt like it didn’t matter that i had a reservation and didn’t quite accommodate us ! Food was great though and service was fine ! Love the restaurant and will go back but there were no apologies etc

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  7. Matt or Adri

    VIP

    New Mexico

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dinner and wonderful outdoor seating with heat to deflect the cool air. Thanks for a great meal.

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  8. Lauren

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like to come here every holiday season for my husband’s birthday and we have always had an outstanding experience. We love the food and the atmosphere.

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  9. Ron

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fast and great. So was the food! We love this restaurant every time we are in town!

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  10. Eddie

    VIP

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a go to Restaurant for quality food, great service and just a cool place to be.

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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 4015 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 17 times today

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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