25 Best Seafood Restaurants in Carlsbad

“Absolutely loved our meal at Lilo. The tasting menu was creative, beautifully plated, and full of thoughtful little details. Each course felt distinct, and the balance of textures and flavors kept the meal interesting from start to finish. The service was warm and attentive without feeling overly formal.

The only minor miss was the chawanmushi, which was a touch salty for our taste, but everything else was excellent. A memorable experience and definitely somewhere I’d return to.“

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

“👍excelente comida, ambiente agradable“

“We had a wonderful family meal here! The staff was so friendly and accommodating from the moment we arrived. Every dish we had was fantastic, especially the clam chowder in a bread bowl, which was truly excellent. I'd also recommend trying the pear with prosciutto.
My wife, our three kids, and I enjoyed the food so much that we actually had to ask for seconds! On top of the amazing food, the location right next to the ocean makes it the perfect spot.“

“What a wonderful diner! We had 3 apps and they were all suoer tasty, do not skip the deviled eggs (best I have ever had). The bistro special meal was perfect, just right for one. The onion soup that came with it, was also the best ever, not your normal french onion soup, more like onion bisque to me. I will go back for sure“

“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. :)“

“Probably the best fish and chips I have had in years. Fresh hot and as a to go order when I got home they were still hot and fresh. The only thing I would point out is have the employee eat his food in the back not in front of customers waiting to get there food. But if I could give this 10 stars I would.“

“My husband and I had dinner here and were very impressed! We sat outdoors and the view was beautiful. Out sever, Jeremiah was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with my husband’s food allergy. My husband said the cedar plank salmon was the best salmon he’s had!“

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

“The Cioppino seafood soup was really good. My girlfriend loves pasta, bread and Italian food, after seeing an advertisement for a special at this restaurant I knew this would be a good date night dinner opportunity. My girlfriend absolutely loved her pasta dish which I do not remember the name of. I remember when I was a kid my parents loved the Cioppino from some restaurant in Cardiff that no longer exists so when I saw it on the menu I thought for the price it must be amazing and it was. It was very delicious and good. If the Cioppino sounds good and you've never try it olease do!“

“Pro
1. Clean
2. Fast service
3. Food is fresh
4. Atmosphere is amazing
5. Great location

Con
1. NONE

Overall
Service and food are awesome. Restaurant is really clean in dining area. Restroom could use some TLC . We will definitely be coming back. If your looking for great food this is the place. Dinner portions are shareable so be sure to bring your appetite. Nothing worse than paying for food and leaving half on the plate.“

“Great selection of fresh fish! Yum 😋“

“It was just last night. Friday night around 7. I figured we'd have to wait a while to get a table but it was just my mom and I and we actually got seated quickly. We were seated in less than 3 minutes. The restaurant was pretty full too. Our waiter was very nice, quick and efficient. The appetizer came within 5 minutes and the main entree came soon after we finished our Queso Blanco which was so good!! I ordered the Carne Asada steak with beans and rice, onions guac, pico and soft tortillas. I would recommend that to anyone because it is literally the best tasting steak you will ever eat in your life!!
The only thing I was surprised about was they charge 4 bucks for fountain drinks. That seems a bit pricey to me. The food prices are all fair and competitive though. If you love Mexican food like I do, you definitely won't be disappointed!!

Brian“

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

“We visited Vigilucci's for a special dinner and had a wonderful experience. Despite arriving earlier than our reservation, the hostess was very accommodating. The atmosphere is fantastic—there is nothing like overlooking the ocean while enjoying a fine meal—and the service was both amazing and attentive. The fillet mignons were cooked to perfection and delicious. We did add the shrimp, which were a bit disappointing as they were overcooked and chewy, especially at $10 each. However, overall the food was excellent. While it is on the higher end price-wise, I would certainly recommend it for a special occasion.“

“The bar area is a nice casual place to sit but with full menu options!“

“Best Thai Restaurant in the county. Delicious, awesome service great prices.“

“The food is wonderful, plentiful and the service is excellent. The breadsticks and a side of marinara is a great start.“

“Always nice & clean. Friendly staff and the food is always plated beautifully. ;)“

“Ordered a large lunch order for a meeting and there were definite modifications to some of the items.

Everything was prepared as ordered, it was ready by my pick up time while still timely - I arrived about 5 mins prior to the designated time and it was not sitting there getting cold or mushy, rather it was ready briefly after I arrived.

Everyone was friendly and offered their assistance rather than me having to ask.

And the food was great! Everything well prepared, nothing over or undercooked. Everyone ate their entire meal and there were no left overs.

WELL DONE!“

“Great Carlsbad location. Something for everyone. Had their aoli artichoke and it was so yummy. Fast service great food.“

“best fish taco ive ever had :) very reasonable. nice staff“

“Always nice & clean. Friendly staff and the food is always plated beautifully. ;)“

“The service was impeccable, and the food was great“