King's Fish House - Carlsbad

Service was good! I had the Clam Chowder at the Bar--- way-way too many Potatoes Yuck-Clam Chowder// Not Cream of Potato Soup --- I guess I'm Spoiled I drive the Distance & Go to San Marcos (Amazing) Clam Chowder at Fish House Veracruz ...So how Crazy ... I truly want Some Great... Clam Chowder... I live in Oceanside so I'm between the 2 Restaurants... I guess the economy has finally hit my clam chowder that I love... Kings Fish in Carlsbad and NowFish House Vera Cruz in San Marcos (closed Monday & Tuesday) NoW both are Serving an AMAZING Potato Chowder/ w/ 1 tsp. Of Clams ... this breaks my Taste Buds

- The food quality has remained good even after 4 years, which is positive.- However, the service seemed to be an issue, with a long wait for the waitress. This can be frustrating for diners.- The food is good quality and fresh, which is a key strength.- The wait times for the food itself are not long, which is also positive.- However, you rate the customer service/surface experience as a 7 out of 10, indicating there is room for improvement there.The fact that the food quality and freshness are strong, but the customer service could be better, provides a more balanced assessment. A 7 out of 10 for service suggests it's not terrible, but could use some refinement to reach an excellent level.This is a common challenge restaurants face - getting the food preparation dialed in while also delivering top-notch service. It seems Kingfish house has the food part down well, but may need to focus a bit more on the surface-level interactions with customers to truly excel.Overall, it sounds like King's fish house is a solid restaurant option, with good food as the foundation, but with an opportunity to enhance the customer service experience to round out the dining experience. A 7 out of 10 for service is respectable, but striving for 8-9 out of 10 could take them to the next level.The Ambience it's . It's very awesome Spot to hang out with friends or family.

We've been here several times, it's a chain but the food is good and the atmosphere is nice.Today we were car shopping and took a break for lunch. It was a warm but overcast day, so we sat on the porch.Munched on yummy bread while waiting.My sister had sand dabs, which were fried and okay. I had grilled shrimp which were good, and I enjoyed the corn and asparagus sides.

The food was quality! We got the clam chowder delicious, the grilled shrimp and lobster, and kids cheese burger. The drinks were well balanced but not strong. Good service and the ambiance was nice. I can imagine it gets super Loud in the evening.

A new favorite of mine. Never made it here before. So good!The calamari was great. Maybe a little chewy on a couple of pieces. The sweet chili sauce is so delicious!I had the mac nut crusted Halibut- omg- it was amazing! The mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach were as good as any I've had.My wife had fish tacos which she said were good. But they were messy. Our friends raved about their food too, but I didn't try it. I know where I'll be coming next time I'm in Carlsbad!

The food here was good, it looks a lot different that the Mission Valley location, the decor was dark and a little more fancy. The service here was the same as the other location, just okay.We came in to celebrate a birthday, my husband ordered the parmesan crusted sand dabs and I had the soft shell crab piccata style. The food was great, cooked just right and full of flavor. We also ordered a dozen fresh oysters which we love and keep coming back to King's for. My issue is with the service, it was slow, they would rush us to put in our order, they were not very friendly and they did not come by to check on us. We had to flag down the server to ask for more bread and fill out water. When I asked for more water for both me and my husband, the server only took my glass to the kitchen to fill it, dropped it off and ignored my husband when he asked for more. It must suck to work at King's fish house because every time we come back, the servers are really not friendly, unhappy or give us an attitude.

Delicious fried fish! Ten out of Ten. Decorated Lovely! Great patio ambiance and would probably be nicer inside, and a fantastic location!I've shopped in this area and stayed close by a few times but this was my first time to eat King's Fish...can't believe it took me so long to realize such a great place was here! Lunch menu is wonderful. Fried fish was scrumptious. It was all so lovely and pleasant on an afternoon in April with my girlfriends. Let's also talk about the aesthetic and how pleasing it is...I so enjoyed this lunch!

We were able to get a reservation for 4 adults and 1 child last minute on a Sunday evening. The restaurant feels both upscale but casual as well. Their clam appetizer was a little spicy but so delicious especially with the garlic bread. I forgot to take a picture of it before we started to devour it. I got the 1.5 lb American Lobster and I thought it was sweet and delicious! I loved the baked potato as well. I got the zucchini as my other side, but I regret not getting a side Caesar salad instead. They also provided wet towels in between the meal so we could wipe our hands from the lobster juice. Our waitress also gave us a complimentary key lime pie dessert since we were celebrating a birthday, which was also tangy and refreshing at the end! Thank you for your wonderful service King's Fish House! We'll be back again soon.

We like to eat here for early dinner, usually after Legoland or the Outlet mall, because it's so close. I have eaten with friends & family at this location multiple times over multiple years, and everyone enjoys it for different reasons. Some like the oysters and cocktails, whereas others like the fish entrees, clam chowder, and the warm sourdough bread. There's something for anyone, including red meat eaters.My favorites are the halibut, chowder, sourdough, beet salad, crab cakes, and key lime pie. I usually choose the baked potato and carrots for my sides. The staff is always really helpful and friendly. Expect to have to wait for a table during peak times, and on weekends. You can eat at the bar, but I prefer to wait for a booth.

A friend from out of town wanted to revisit this restaurant and have the spicy shrimp appetizer..not pictured but was very good..big shrimp in a tomato based sauce. It came in a small skillet and a big portion! My poke appetizer was also outstanding..very fresh and tender with seaweed salad..salads were ample and very good! Our waiter Kevin was very friendly and gave us excellent service. We could feel the sea breeze as all the sides of the restaurant were open. Loved the atmosphere, and I will definitely be back! I heard the lemon drop martinis are great!