50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“The setting could not have been more beautiful. The food was delicious. The only notable area for improvement was the service. The hostesses spent at least 5-10 minutes looking up tables and answering the phone before even acknowledging our presence. The table service was friendly and helpful, but we had to ask for spoons and refills more than once. The service was fine, but improvement would make this a solid go to“

“Ambiance, service, exceptional food (Dover sole, branzino) - simply elegant“

“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!“

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊“

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

“We were on a family trip and I found this place on Google maps with good reviews. We got here around lunch time not a lot of people but the server was not that welcoming especially when I told her how many people we have. I just ignored it and waited until our table is ready. Ordering is pretty straightforward we have been to a lot of places like this before. Our food was delivered by a robot which was amazing the kids love it and it was served by the server. The food is really good and on point. The vibe and decorations are very nice it complement the theme of seafood restaurant. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the area.“

“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!“

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

“JTB. EXELENTE. DEL MAR A SUMESA“

“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❤️❤️❤️“

“Excellent seafood and good portions“

“Better than expected for sure. I was pleasantly surprised, thinking this would be something between a hole in the wall diner and a Rubios. Turned out way better. Food was great, place was hoppin, full bar, plenty of service staff, etc. Only place I can even think to say they could have been a step better would be seating; it was clearly built for cleanliness over comfort where a combo would have been nice. 👍🏼 Great job to the owners.“

“1st time here, but not the last. Started with clam chowder and artichoke fritters. Clam chowder lacked clams and had a strong bacon taste. Fritters and sauce were delicious. Had cioppino and the broth was delicious along with a decent amount of seafood. Only disappointment was the lack of variety. It had clams, muscles, fish and shrimp. I can understand with it only being $19, but love when cioppino had calamari rings, scallops, crab, and octopus as well. Would be willing to spend more for a premium version. The garlic toast that was served along with was delicious as well. Service started a little slow, but picked up. Was not from a lack of hustle from the staff. Just understaffed at the beginning. Our server Luke T. was great. Look forward to going back and trying additional dishes.“

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

“This was our first time at a place like this and Lao, our waitress, was very patient and detailed. We were a big group and she answered all of our questions and provided the best service. The food was really good and the atmosphere was great. 10/10“

“I really love California Fish Grill in Cypress for dinner forever!! ☺️☺️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🍽“

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

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

“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.“

“Every time I go to Escondido Surfing I have a great experience and the manager is very personable!!!“

“Fish District is much better than the Rubios and Fish Grill that are nearby. Their food is fresh, delicious, and healthy.

The cashier/server Paige provided excellent recommendations and outstanding customer service.

Will definitely return!“

“Best fresh Margaritas in town. Good food for take out or dine in . Highly recommend the margaritas“

“Delicious food! I ordered the Tilapia plate with the rosemary zucchini & side salad. It came with a good amount of fish so was happy with the protein portion size. In the picture I had already eaten one of the fish filets. 🙊 The service was excellent too. Was greeted right away, offered help to put my order in the kiosk but told them I could manage. I accidentally put in that I wanted Cajun sauce, thinking I was putting in no cajun sauce so the order came out wrong because of my mistake but they were more them happy to remake it for me. Thank you for a wonderful experience!“

“Fish District is our favorite when we’re not cooking at home. The fish is consistently excellent—fresh, well-cooked, and fantastic every single time. The service is fast and friendly, with no fuss, which I appreciate. Located in a regular strip mall, it has the usual fast-food atmosphere—nothing extravagant, but it gets the job done. A reliable choice for a quick meal that satisfies!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Great food and awesome service“

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

“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!!“

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

“I went to the restaurant today to book a table for two for Christmas. I didn't order anything but will update when I do. I'm impressed with the beautiful setting and atmosphere.

Additionaly, kudos to the hotel for hiring Jenna at the host table. She was so accommodating, polite and genuinely nice. Showed me around and helped me pick and save the best table for my dinner for two. Thanks Jenna!“

“I stopped in very close to closing to put in a large order for our family after a graduation event. The staff put the order together without a problem and everything was delicious!

I really can't thank the staff enough for taking care of us.“

“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 🦀 🥵“

“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.“

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

“cheese enchiladas to go were very good! Food ready in minutes! good job!“

“Enjoyed the poke at PokeLand in Mira Mesa! Ordered the regular poke bowl with salmon, spicy tuna, scallops, and many toppings and it was great! If you like it spicy there’s definitely spicy options. Fast, accommodating, and friendly service. Recommend!“

“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!“

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

“The food and service were outstanding! The breakfast potatoes were particularly exceptional. I also had dinner there once and enjoyed the wings, which were very good. All the servers were friendly and pleasant. I would expect nothing less from a Hilton restaurant.“

“Amazing food Amazing service. Food was so fresh and delicious.“

“muy rico muy buen servicio echelete“

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

“We stopped in before the Escondido Renaissance Faire and not only loved the food and cattitude, but also the star treatment we received. We got 2 tacos, elote, and guac and cannot recommend stopping here enough !

💚, Sir Shrek & Princess Fiona

PS lots of vegan options !!“

“Cadillac Margaritas, Red Snapper, everything was great at a great price!“