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“

“The location is great with a beautiful view. The clam chowder was not my favorite but still good. The prawn cocktail was very fresh. Now the oysters amazing I would definitely order those again. The Rockefeller oysters were a little too fishy for my taste I normally get the Rockefeller clams.“

“We’re visiting Carlsbad and didn’t have dinner reservations, so after walking around the Village we decided to try our luck at the bar. We were told about 30 minutes for a table, or we could wait for seats at the bar. We chose the bar, met a nice couple while waiting, and had seats open up in about 15 minutes.

Really impressive place from the minute you walk in. The building, architecture, lighting and attention to detail are all extremely well done. Great atmosphere without trying too hard.

Josh took care of us at the bar and was outstanding. Made us cocktails right away, walked us through the menu and gave honest, down-to-earth recommendations. We couldn’t decide, so we sampled a few things. The deviled eggs were a standout, and the ribeye dip and fried chicken were both excellent.

What really made it was the combination of the atmosphere, food and service. Everything was on point without feeling overly formal or stuffy.

We’re from out of town, so unfortunately this probably won’t become a regular stop for us, but it’s one we’ll remember. Definitely left wishing we had more places like this back home. Exactly our kind of place.“

“Having driven past this restaurant for years, my wife and I had dinner there today.
I had fish and chips (3pcs). Excellent!. Crispy breading, crispy fries, and the fish was flaky and tender. 3 pieces was a lot of fish. I've paid 50% more at fancy restaurants for fair fish and chips.
My wife had ahi bowl. Lightly seared, nicely seasoned on a bed of salad. She ate all of it, about 5 oz.
Nice relaxed, casual atmosphere.“

“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. :)“

“I had a great experience at Ember & Rye. Their SD Restaurant Week menu was delicious. Kudos to the new executive chef there. Service was phenomenal. We were seated by Gina, who was lovely to my parents and myself. Daniel was our waiter and also did a fantastic job. He was always there when we needed him, and never there when we didn't. Great sense from him. I finished my steak frites before Daniel came back to check on us, and they actually gave me a medium rare (I tend to like it on the rarer side). All around very happy.“

“The excellent food and caring staff drew us back to Cicciotti's when we returned to the area on vacation. We were not disappointed, and look forward to visiting this restaurant again. I asked for business cards to distribute to friends.“

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

“5 stars! We had a great experience at Chin’s Restaurant. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, and the portions were very generous. You definitely get a lot of food for your money!
The service was friendly and attentive, and everything we ordered came out perfectly. Great food, big portions, and a very enjoyable experience. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Great stop after a motorcycle ride! 🏍 We came here for lunch with two friends and had a great experience. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the service was excellent, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious.

Great atmosphere, great food, and a perfect place to relax after a ride. Definitely coming back! 🌮☀“

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

“Vigilucci’s has been one of my favorite restaurants in Carlsbad for years, and it never disappoints! I enjoy the Cotoletta alla Milanese. This time I had the Cappellacci di Zucca. The food is always delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is wonderful. It’s a place I always look forward to coming back to!“

“Fast and friendly. Pelly’s has been my go to for years. My favs are the sea bass or calamari steak sandwich on the menu and traditional ono salad.“

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

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

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

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

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

“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!“

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

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

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