50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Cardiff

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!“

“We had an amazing dinner. Great happy hour until 6 PM. Nice options. Great service. Nice location.“

“This was our first time eating Peruvian The food was tasty, fresh and great portions.“

“Environment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beautiful, well-designed space with a strong sense of flow.
You start with bites in a garden courtyard, move indoors to an open kitchen for mains, and finish by the fire pit with tea. Warm wood tones and a subtle Japanese aesthetic make the whole experience feel calm and intentional.

Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This menu centered around flowers, with floral elements in almost every dish.
Compared to traditional French fine dining, Lilo is noticeably lighter—more seafood, cleaner flavors, and slightly acidic seasoning instead of heavy, rich profiles. Very well suited for spring/summer.

Overall Thoughts
A refined, thoughtfully curated tasting menu with strong atmosphere and clear identity.
Within Michelin-level dining, it stands out for being light, seasonal, and restrained rather than heavy.

Will I come back?
Yes.“

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊“

“Great service too! My mouth watered the entire time and was completely satiated and beyond happy with all that we ate! New menu apparently, but I gotta get back before they change it again!“

“Happy hour is bomb. $1.50 oysters, $6 shrimp tempura,“

“Excellent food and cocktails! Had amazing service from James and Jessica, made my friends birthday extra special. Kudos!“

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!“

“Great food and even better service. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. What really stood out, though, was the service, Mel, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and genuinely happy with our experience. You can tell they care about both the food and the customers. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot.“

“It’s our annual place to be every August for the last 17 years: celebrating 50 years of marriage! The food, service and atmosphere right on the beach is heavenly. Our bartender Steve congratulated us and we talked for a short time. Everyone is so friendly, can’t beat the quality of their meals ! We drive out from Phoenix to have their specialty. Well worth the ride❤️❤️❤️“

“JTB. EXELENTE. DEL MAR A SUMESA“

“👍excelente comida, ambiente agradable“

“The crabcake sandwich was delicious. Great atmosphere and selection of seafood.“

“Restaurant is beautiful and clean. Food is priced right, presented nicely and delicious!“

“I came in on a busy Wednesday night. My server, Brendan, was incredible. Great personality, very charming, and the way his pants fit him blew my mind. Made me wish I was young again watching him walk around the restaurant. The food was delicious and watching him worked up my appetite. I had two amazing prime rib dinners back to back but I would not, could not, take my eyes off of Brendan’s tight pants. He told me he would see me next Wednesday night, I will be there!“

“I thought the service was very friendly. The bowls were reasonably priced. There is a large selection of proteins and other items for the bowls. Also, the service is fast.“

“Delicious and crispy! First time visiting, will definitely will be coming back. :)“

“This is my new favorite spot. I’ve come 4 weekends in a row because it’s such good food, atmosphere & service. It’s been consistently good every time I’ve come which is not common in most places. Highly recommend, can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.“

“Ohhhh.... I just had such a delicious shrimp po-boy sandwich at Fish District in Solana Beach!! And I'm a hard critic of po-boys being Cajun from Louisiana!! Plus their warm bread pudding was soooo yummy!! I'll be back!“

“We live in Philly & love Richard Blais so when visiting my brother in San Diego we always have to check out any new spots by Chef Blais. We were so happy our trip last week included California English! Right away the decor & atmosphere draw you in, being both chic & comfortable. Our server was absolutely fantastic & the food could not have been better. Try the ricotta toast, fish & chips & sticky toffee & date cake, you won’t be disappointed!“

“My wife ordered the salmon and the puréed potatoes. I ordered the boneless aged ribeye and the beet salad. Both were outstanding....But that was about the food. Let me tell you about the experience. I do very well in life, all praise to God, and I eat at the best steakhouses wherever I go. Coast to coast and Europe. I've been to all the so-called “best rated/reviewed” steakhouses, that have the best variety of steaks and other goodies. That have the best reputations and the fanciest decor and all that fluff and stuff. But NONE are operationally perfect with their kitchen execution. Every single steakhouse I've been to there's always one slip up somewhere... And, I'm very picky on the way I like my steak. I like Pittsburgh “plus” generally. I ordered a boneless ribeye from Ember and Rye, and it came out medium unfortunately. I wasn't very happy since my wife's salmon came out perfect and she was able to be an eating and I wasn't. But! In life I'm not about mistakes, it's all about the recovery from them. The second steak was brought out and let me tell you, it might've been the best Pittsburgh plus steak I've ever had in my life. Also, they cooked these steaks on a true Santa Maria grill. If you're not familiar with that style of cooking over embers, often times that style grilling does not get the best sear. Even though it gets a good cook throughout the steak, I like a nice char as well. This Chef was absolutely perfect on the second steak. Charred perfectly and the inside was warm red. Not overly medium. Absolutely perfect steak. So when you go out of town and you're going out to dinner for a nice steak and you have expectations that are high. Every once in a while, you'll get a disappointment. And it's not so much about that as it is about the recovery of the restaurant. And then the customer service that follows. They actually took my steak off of my bill. I did not expect that. And they didn't have to do that. Yes it is an inconvenience when you're not“

“The hotel suggested I go to Fish District for good local seafood. They were spot on. I ordered the Combo Box which came with fish shrimp and fries. Not only is the batter good enough to make you get every bit, but the homemade sauces were perfect. If you don't eat shrimp tails, you will gnawl the batter off like a dog chews a bone. The staff was friendly and helped this first-timer with his order. I will definitely be back to try more from their menu.“

“I am definitely going back here. The food was outstanding the service was outstanding, I suggest reservations you can get them online but we definitely will be back
Husband got the surf and turf which came with a generous portion of filet a lobster four or five shrimp and veggies. I got the appetizer shrimp barsac, which I didn't like and sent it back because it was not peeled properly so I just ate off my husband's plate and it was really good“

“Great food and awesome service“

“El auntentico sabor de Nayarit! comida deliciosa!mariscos y mas!!!“

“Best TACOS in Sorrento Valley! Please stop by so they’ll stay in the area!“

“Dog friendly with outside seating. We ordered two EPIC hot lobster rolls (Connecticut style, warm with butter) and although they were delicious, for the EPIC PRICE OF $39 PER ROLL, it was very skimpy compared to what you get for that price in New England. They stack it high in the middle and don’t fill the bun to the ends to make it look super full. It’s not. The New England clam chowder was great though.“

“our waiter was amazing. food was top notch had crab stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheese sauce. Get it!!“

“The food is soooo good, big portions and excellent service.“

“I'd work here if they paid me in poke bowls. So good. Other places the fish is questionable but this place always has a great taste and seems fresh! Oh and since you got rid of your yummy fountain and now just have standard Pepsi $2+ is a little much for a little cup of a Pepsi product .... I miss the old options that were worth the money �“

“My favorite restaurant of boiling crab 🦀 🥵“

“Ther interior is beautifully designed. Great spot for date night. I had the filet mignon with salad and soup. Perfect portion and tasted great. Only complaint is the size of the restrooms inside the restaurant. For as many people that can be hosted at this location, there was a wait for the restroom. Outside of that, beautifully designed, staff is amazing and food is excellent. Highly recommend recommended.“

“My wife and I had a nice dinner at The Fish Market while visiting Solana Beach.“

“It's a food truck it is either a hit or miss, but this was definitely a hit expensive but a hit. The seafood cocktail is amazing the juice was savory, the tacos are fire the size were pretty big. It's a truck worth visiting better than most Mariscos restaurants in San Marcos.“

“Outstanding restaurant! Great food, the shrimp cocktail is amazing and the taquitos are perfect. The bartender Adam is a real pro and makes perfect drinks and has a phenomenal positive attitude. I highly recommend this bar and restaurant if you like great drinks, great food, and amazing service!“

“summary: good food, great service, reasonable prices, good portions, support local businesses!

decided to come here on a whim with some friends as a post finals mini adventure and boy did we make the right choice
there was not a customer in sight but we made our way to the ordering counter and were met with the most personable server we’ve ever had at a poke place, or any restaurant for that matter! he was so nice, offering samples (which i’ve never experienced at a poke place) and suggestions, and would throw in some fun comments to our choices (often apologizing for talking too much but no worries at all😆)

onto the food, they have a few unique poke marinades here! the standouts for us were the sichuan peppercorn tuna- it was almost candied with an interesting texture, kinda like a gummy or beef tendon in the best possible way- as well as the spicy kimchi salmon and scallops! the coconut curry poke has potential, but it’s not quite there yet (maybe try searing the fish and adding ginger or something acidic/spicy?) he also really loaded up our bowls, even giving my friend an extra scoop of salmon because he thought “it didn’t look large enough” even tho he definitely gave the right amount of protein. all the toppings were included in the base price (good value for any amount of scoops) including avocado and imitation crab which usually costs extra at other places.

we had such a nice experience thanks to the server and the food was delicious- this is our new go to! thanks so much and wish all the best to this place“

“It is a beautiful location with amazing food and service 🤗👏“

“muy rico muy buen servicio echelete“

“The kid working the front counter was very professional and polite“

“The sushi is amazing...baked salmon roll and Philly rolls are my go to!“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“You are a restaurant that cooks from the heart, and I really enjoy your cooking and service.“

“We had an amazing stay at L'Auberge Del Mar. The hotel was stunning—beautifully updated with modern finishes and stylish furnishings. Our room was exceptional, featuring an incredibly comfortable bed, luxurious bedding, a marble bathroom, and a breathtaking ocean view from the balcony. The hot tub was a perfect temperature for the cool May evening. On Saturday night, there was a gorgeous wedding on the rooftop, and we enjoyed listening to the music from the hot tub. It wrapped up around 10:30 p.m., allowing for a peaceful and restful night’s sleep. The staff was extremely courteous, and the valet service was top-notch. We will absolutely return to this beautiful hotel and highly recommend it to anyone considering a stay—don’t hesitate to book your room!“

“Best elevated Mexican food I’ve had in San Diego! We got the shrimp ceviche, the grilled octopus, and the chicken mole. Perfect portion sizes and the tostada chips and salsa were addicting. That was the best mole I’ve had, but that octopus is really something else. Definitely coming back for that and we want to try more on the menu! SD, put this place on!“

“Friendly and courteous staff, high quality and delicious food! Love their drinks and desserts as well. The menu is not overwhelming for me to choose! Lovely atmosphere!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ South of Nick’s – Mexican Kitchen & Cocktail Bar
South of Nick’s is an upscale Mexican dining experience with amazing food, a top-tier cocktail program, and a great atmosphere. Tia was our server and she was outstanding, anticipating everything we needed and making our early dinner effortless. We sat outside for the fresh California air and even though it was a little chilly, the radiant heaters kept it warm and cozy. The bar is fully stocked with a tequila selection that’s second to none, and my margarita was perfectly balanced. I had the Combo Tres Enchiladas and it was excellent, and others loved the Cabo shrimp. We also shared the chips with black bean dip, guacamole, taquitos, and tacos — everything fresh and packed with flavor. I also loved the kitchen windows where you can see how clean and dialed-in the team is behind the scenes. Parking is easy in the automated garage, but I’d recommend going early — and next time I’m grabbing the fire pit seating and working through more of the drink menu.“

“We celebrated our 43rd anniversary at Steak 48. We throughly enjoyed it!! The food and atmosphere was top notch. We actually live in NYC and we are used to world class steak houses and this place is on par with them. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“absolutely delicious Chinese food my wife and I share chicken with vegetables, beef and string green beans and they were both fantastic. The meat was so tender. The spice was perfect and the service was magnificent. We’re from Portland and we love this place.“

“I asked the clients that I took here on a date night about the place. The report was top notch. Food was amazing the wait staff made them feel at home and was romantic.

They returned to the car smiling and with joy after the meal.
... I plan to bring my wife here at some point. :)“