Dog-friendly outdoor patio dining at the beach with shade cover and ocean views. Food arrives promptly and is very fresh and appetizing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Coleslaw
Walt Jellison
Best fish taco that you can buy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Henegar
Wonderful views of the beach! Love the fish and chips...also shrimp combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kal Wong (VtecV6)
Dog friendly place on the beach. Seats overlooking the beach are busy before sunset, so come early if that's what you want. Portions are large. The fish taco is almost the size of a burrito and plenty of fries to share. We had the fish and chips as well.
The grilled fish taco is a little bland without adding any sauce.
The Harbor Fish beer goes great with their fish and chips and malt vinegar available at every table.
Service is friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Violeta Mendoza
Super delicious! Amazing atmosphere and a perfect view of the beach. Highly recommend their fish and chips combo! Yummy!!! Plus, it is super and surprisingly affordable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Soup, Shrimp, Fried Clam Strips, Corn, Carlsbad Clam Chowder Fried Zucchini, Burger, Fries, Grilled Fish, Clam Strips, Fish & Chips, Hamburger, Shrimp Plate, Salad, Surfer Burger, Taco, French Fries, Breaded Shrimp, Harbor Fish Taco Spicy Carlsbad Taco, Fish and Chips, Coleslaw
cargado xb
Great spot for a quick bite to eat after riding two wheels along the coast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GH DiFalco
First off, I think the location is really great. Near the ocean. Food is good, but the drink situation isn’t amazing. A small soda is overpriced and you don’t get any refills. It was alright. 🐟
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips
Michael Malkin
Very charming restaurant on the beach, not directly but about 100 feet away - all fish except for one burger and they do have a vegan option, not sure y you would go there for that - everything is fried, so be prepared - the fish is very fresh and the portions are large - very casual with a friendly staff and good prices - I would highly recommend this restaurant, oh they so have specials almost each day of the week
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Fish Taco, French Fries, Harbor Fish Taco Spicy Carlsbad Taco, Coleslaw
Darryl Faulkner
Fish tacos are off the charts good. Unbelievable amount of fish. Get them grilled for sure, and the clam chowder with a kick is so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Soup, Grilled Fish Taco, Grilled Fish, Fish & Chips
Shane Nikkel
The fish and chips are the best I've had in a long time. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. The only down side was i couldn't get a booster seat for my 8 month old cause it would block the flow of foot traffic which I get but still a little bummed. Will come agian.
Great food. Nick was helpful and courteous! I had the Po'Boy, yumm! Fries crispy on the outside soft on the iinside, perfect!! Ocean view, calm atmosphere. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Doherty
Amazing clam chowder one of the best I’ve had and the sitting area is nice with the addition of the heat lamps great date night spot if the lady likes sea food over all good experience
owen alger
Unfriendly staff and fish is not as good as oceanside location.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Alvar Trucco
One of the best fish & chips I've ever eaten in my life Friendly and fast service, fair price
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Foroutani
Harbor Fish Cafe – A Hidden Gem by the Ocean!
Harbor Fish Cafe is a must-visit if you love fresh seafood and a great ocean view. The menu is simple and right to the point—no unnecessary fluff, just perfectly cooked seafood that beats many fancy restaurants. Their fish and chips are crispy and flavorful, the clam chowder is rich and satisfying, and everything tastes fresh.
Despite being in the heart of a busy tourist area, this place keeps things relaxed and welcoming. There’s no indoor seating, but the outdoor setup is clean and well-maintained, with a fantastic view of the ocean. Service is quick, friendly, and efficient. The best part? The prices are very reasonable for the quality and location.
If you're looking for great seafood without the overpriced, overcomplicated experience of upscale restaurants, this is the spot. Highly recommended!
Parking: There's a paid parking behind the restaurant but typically filled with the surf and ocean lovers.
Dog-friendly outdoor patio dining at the beach with shade cover and ocean views. Food arrives promptly and is very fresh and appetizing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Coleslaw
Best fish taco that you can buy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful views of the beach! Love the fish and chips...also shrimp combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dog friendly place on the beach. Seats overlooking the beach are busy before sunset, so come early if that's what you want. Portions are large. The fish taco is almost the size of a burrito and plenty of fries to share. We had the fish and chips as well.
The grilled fish taco is a little bland without adding any sauce.
The Harbor Fish beer goes great with their fish and chips and malt vinegar available at every table.
Service is friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Super delicious! Amazing atmosphere and a perfect view of the beach. Highly recommend their fish and chips combo! Yummy!!! Plus, it is super and surprisingly affordable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Soup, Shrimp, Fried Clam Strips, Corn, Carlsbad Clam Chowder Fried Zucchini, Burger, Fries, Grilled Fish, Clam Strips, Fish & Chips, Hamburger, Shrimp Plate, Salad, Surfer Burger, Taco, French Fries, Breaded Shrimp, Harbor Fish Taco Spicy Carlsbad Taco, Fish and Chips, Coleslaw
Great spot for a quick bite to eat after riding two wheels along the coast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off, I think the location is really great. Near the ocean. Food is good, but the drink situation isn’t amazing. A small soda is overpriced and you don’t get any refills. It was alright. 🐟
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips
Very charming restaurant on the beach, not directly but about 100 feet away - all fish except for one burger and they do have a vegan option, not sure y you would go there for that - everything is fried, so be prepared - the fish is very fresh and the portions are large - very casual with a friendly staff and good prices - I would highly recommend this restaurant, oh they so have specials almost each day of the week
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Fish Taco, French Fries, Harbor Fish Taco Spicy Carlsbad Taco, Coleslaw
Fish tacos are off the charts good. Unbelievable amount of fish. Get them grilled for sure, and the clam chowder with a kick is so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Soup, Grilled Fish Taco, Grilled Fish, Fish & Chips
The fish and chips are the best I've had in a long time. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. The only down side was i couldn't get a booster seat for my 8 month old cause it would block the flow of foot traffic which I get but still a little bummed. Will come agian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food. Nick was helpful and courteous! I had the Po'Boy, yumm! Fries crispy on the outside soft on the iinside, perfect!!
Ocean view, calm atmosphere.
Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing clam chowder one of the best I’ve had and the sitting area is nice with the addition of the heat lamps great date night spot if the lady likes sea food over all good experience
Unfriendly staff and fish is not as good as oceanside location.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
One of the best fish & chips I've ever eaten in my life
Friendly and fast service, fair price
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harbor Fish Cafe – A Hidden Gem by the Ocean!
Harbor Fish Cafe is a must-visit if you love fresh seafood and a great ocean view. The menu is simple and right to the point—no unnecessary fluff, just perfectly cooked seafood that beats many fancy restaurants. Their fish and chips are crispy and flavorful, the clam chowder is rich and satisfying, and everything tastes fresh.
Despite being in the heart of a busy tourist area, this place keeps things relaxed and welcoming. There’s no indoor seating, but the outdoor setup is clean and well-maintained, with a fantastic view of the ocean. Service is quick, friendly, and efficient. The best part? The prices are very reasonable for the quality and location.
If you're looking for great seafood without the overpriced, overcomplicated experience of upscale restaurants, this is the spot. Highly recommended!
Parking: There's a paid parking behind the restaurant but typically filled with the surf and ocean lovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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