33 Best Seafood Restaurants near Valley Center

“Great food and the service was amazing.“

“Atmosphere and service were stellar. Food was okay. The Crab Cacio Pepe sauce was bland and very peppery. Not my favorite. My husband got a lobster tail which is more and the actually meat of the lobster was very tiny. So if you go stay away from pasta dish and go for steak.“

“Never had been to Harrah's So Cal but attended a concert there last night with dinner before at Salt & Fin. Honestly, dinner was better than the concert and that was pretty darn good, too. Waited about 15 minutes for two spots at the Oyster Bar but ended up deciding to go with a table so we could order from both the Bar and restaurant menus. Had oysters two ways and they were scrumptious and obviously fresh. As was the two sushi rolls we probably over ordered after having the delicious sautéed bok choi, too. Needless to say, we decided against desert! Overall, I think this was the best choice out of Gordon Ramsey and a steak restaurant on either side of Salt & Fin. Kudos to Rachel and Jen for superlative service and for just being nice people! Not sure if I'm ever going back to Harrah's but dinner here might be reason enough!“

“We celebrated my mom’s 75th birthday at Salt & Fin, and it couldn’t have been a better choice! From the moment we arrived, the hostess greeted us warmly and seated us right away. Our waitress, Gina, provided absolutely outstanding service — attentive, friendly, and made sure every detail was perfect for such a special occasion.

The food was equally amazing. The red snapper we ordered was especially memorable — cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Every dish came out just right, and you could tell care was put into both presentation and taste.

What truly made the evening special was how the entire experience came together: excellent service, fantastic food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Most importantly, my mom was incredibly happy, which made the night unforgettable. Highly recommend Salt & Fin for anyone looking for a place to celebrate something special!“

“This buffet is one of my favorites, the food is so delicious, great portions. We always went in a huge group so we need to wait a little bit. The service is almost perfect, they treated us so well except for one person, seems like she doesn’t like us and even speak to us when she had to attend us, all the other personal came and attend us, her name is Teresa, we hope a change just in that situation, but everything else is so great👌🏻“

“Had a nice experience. Food was good i was just suspicious about my habenero chicken cause the inside didn't seem to be well well done, had some pink still but was juicy. Oysters were good and fresh just wish they were bigger and my shrimp boil had just enough flavor. Overall good experience.“

“I must say. This is one of those special places in Escondido. Long known for their spectacular fresh seafood specialities. They also have options for those who like land animal varieties as well. I had a remainder of a gift card balance bequeathed to me to obtain dinner for the night. I tried ordering online but the online merchant payment API didn't tie into their internal gift card balance ledger. I called in and placed an order over the phone for the Waygu Burger Medium Well. I picked it up and it was ready. A very nice hostess in gorgeous black and gold metallic accents greeted me as she was doing the most important chore of the entire operation. Roll ups! She quickly assisted with tracking down my order and helping to process the gift card balance. I felt so effused I left the reminder of four dollars and change as thanks for her superior service. My mom loves this place and now I know why. Drink up me hearties Yo HO!!!!“

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

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

“This Truck has Bomb CARNE ASADA. The sea food is fire too. they offer a complimentary soup (Consome de mariscos) Bomb for a hangover lol. Need to stop by and give them a shot. My place to go when in san marcos. Right behind Homedepot 👍🏼“

“My favorite place for middle eastern cuisine in North county. Generous portions and delicious food. A good value for the price. I always get 2 -3 meals out of my order. Bread no longer comes with meals but fair enough. Their prices are still very reasonable for the quality and quantity“

“On a recent visit to the San Diego/Escondido area, we ate at Craft and Taco Lounge. Since I’m vegan, it was my pick for dinner, and the Vegan Pastor ended up being my favorite. It was so good that I went back the next evening for takeout. I’ve had tacos across Texas and Mexico, and these were among the best I’ve had.“

“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.“

“We came in after a hard day loading and wanted A great meal they went ahead and made our food even thought it was closing time, they could have told us they were closed! What awesome customer service, beautiful and very clean restaurant! Delicious food! Thank You for your hospitality! I wish I could give you 100 star rating!“

“Best Indian food and friendly service!“

“My favorite restaurant of boiling crab 🦀 🥵“

“Incredible food and excellent service ! Everything is perfect! Michelle and all staff are so amazing ! Thank you for having us and offering such delicious pasta and pizza! Thank you all and happy holidays!!!“

“Everything we ate was excellent!“

“Perfect, amazing and always awesome. Fast service, nice staff and great food!“

“This is my FAVORITE Mexican food in all of North County. The food is AMAZING, horchata is amazing, the employees are really kind and I appreciate that they are following COVID guidelines not letting anyone inside...food is either ordered to go or there are a few tables outside you can sit at. Definitely recommend ❤️“

“Wonderful wedding there! I loved the beautiful wedding site w/ the bell to ring and that all the rooms were right on site!“

“Bar area not so great. Food good but not atmosphere“

“We had a wonderful family dinner at Chin's Gourmet and were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The chef's recommendations were absolutely outstanding - every dish was packed with flavor and prepared perfectly.

The dumplings were some of the best we've had: fresh, delicate, and incredibly flavorful. The green beans were exceptional, cooked to perfection with just the right balance of seasoning and texture. The rice dishes were equally delicious and complemented everything beautifully.

Beyond the food, the service was attentive, welcoming, and made our family feel right at home. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal together.

If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Chinese cuisine and aren't sure what to order, trust the chef's recommendations-you won't be disappointed. We look forward to coming back again soon!

Highly recommended!“

“muy rico muy buen servicio echelete“

“Love everthing especially the food“

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

“Great food. Authentic. Hot and fresh food by this family owned business.“

“The bbq burger was the best hamburger I have ever eaten! All the food was great and service too!“

“The food is delicious and made with fresh ingredients! The service was fast and very friendly.“

“Great food! Above fast food, not fancy, quality food for your hard earned $$$$“

“Excellent food and customer service“

“Maria with the glasses was on it! She was taking orders working in the back and still came out to wipe down tables! She provided us with excellent customer service and definitely stood out when it came to her team! Even tho there were alot of customer Maria took control and did it with a smile thank you once again Maria for the great experience you are highly appreciated ma'am!“

“Primera vez plató estaba rico pero duraron mucho mucho tiempo 😏segunda vez lo pedimos para recojer y estaban bien quemados nomas tirados en la caja y decidimos quedarnos a comer y pedimos otro plato igual y mucha mejor presentación pero duran mucho tiempo pienso que deberían tener mas personal y ser más atentos“