Fish 101 is one of my absolute favorite restaurants, and I always come back here. This is the perfect place to bring anyone who is in town and looking to have super fresh fish. I am very, very picky about the quality and selection of fish that I consume, and Fish 101's fish is caught daily and as fresh as it can get. I love the salmon bowl with salmon, brown rice, baby kale, and their chipotle mayo--it's simply outstanding. I also sometimes get the clam chowder, which is a 10 out of 10 for me. It has the perfect creamy texture and is packed with seafood and delicious vegetables. Some other menu items that I love are the Poke Bowl and the seafood curry. Both are incredibly flavorful and fresh. I am a longtime Fish 101 fan and love it so much. Highly recommend! read more

Fish 101 - salmon bowl, fish and chips, halibut plate - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

Best fish burritos that I have ever had. Their currie fish bowl is delicious, too! The staff is beyond nice and helpful.

I've eaten here several times and I've had the mahi burrito every time. I wanted to love this place but the fish quality is so inconsistent I couldn't recommend. Today's was so bad I threw away the majority of my burrito and spent the rest of the day with stomach cramps. read more

I love this place! I live in the area and eat at Fish 101 on average about once a week. I usually opt for the grilled fish tacos or the grilled mahi burrito with brown rice and extra chipotle. The people that work there have always been friendly and helpful. read more

Fish and chips were very good.service was quick.Ambulance rock and roll music and picnic style tables . It's nice for a quick lunch. I'm going to try a salad for lunch the next time. read more

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Fantastic mahi mahi sandwich large enough to share/-flavorful and perfect! Parking is tight so get there early and avoid the rush!

Fish 101 was pretty good. I had the Tomato Coconut Soup and the Poke Bowl. My companion ordered the grille Mahi Mahi plate. All were pretty tasty. Love the casual yet relaxed vibe here. (I was especially grateful for the A/C on this humid day. :) This is a cashless location. There is a small parking lot in front shared with the neighboring businesses. Otherwise there is plenty of neighborhood parking. This place is within walking distance to Cardiff-by-the-Sea Beaches and Campgrounds. read more

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Fish n chips was alright, The French fries I couldn't even eat or share they were so bad. No flavor at all......everything about the fries weren't exciting. :( And the amount they give you is ridiculously a lot. I disliked this meal. Price too high as well. read more

I was so excited to try Fish 101 after seeing people with merch and Yelp food photos. Honestly, it was just ok. The good: broccolini & Baja fish tacos--tasty and the right consistency and texture. The ok: Baja shrimp tacos & salmon tacos--both had good texture, but lacked in flavor, especially when compared to the Baja fish tacos The bad: tortilla chips--stale!!; guacamole--just blended up avocado...so close to Mexico, I would think they would spruce it up a bit. read more

Fish 101 - Menu - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

No Ranch !!!!!! But I Loved the Food (Even the Lemonade) Service was amazing and staff was very attentive to all needs read more

Ordered takeout via their website, so this review is solely based on their food! Got the poke bowl, Baja fish burrito, Mahi tacos, and fish sticks from the kids menu (this is basically a small plate of fish and chips). The Mahi didn't have much flavor but I'm guessing they expect you to salsa it up a bit more. The fish burrito was huge! Everything very reasonably priced and at a convenient location! Would come back for those giant fish burritos if we're back in the area! read more

First time at your business. Loved the food, the Cardiff location is a great place to watch sunset. Had the grilled Mahi Mahi excellent dish. Only issue was there is a food handler today with her long hair not tied back in pony tail. This is a violation of the county health code as well as off putting as restaurant patron. read more

This place was great. Just arrived in from out of town wanting to have lunch. You order at the counter which service was great and the person was pleasant. Food brought to the table had grilled shrimp tacos and my husband had the grilled mahi sandwich which came out hot and pretty big piece of fish. Tacos were so filling. There is seating inside and out. We sat inside but next time I would love to sit outside which is like bar seating and you look out to the street beach can be seen as well. Nice little place. read more

Fish 101 - Grilled shrimp tacos - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

Fish 101 Cardiff came highly recommended. We ordered the salmon plate and the shrimp plate, found our table outside on the deck and our food was brought to us within about 10 minutes. So far, so good. But the food itself , though ample, was mediocre, bland, and did not come out hot. Lukewarm fish, shrimp, and veggies are meh. read more

Looking for a lighter meal and craving seafood! Check this plate out! I had gone to the Leucadia location awhile back and now they have this location in Cardiff! Was craving seafood, so told the hubby I wanted lunch here! Got the salmon plate with rice & broccolini and the hubby got the mahi mahi plate with rice & brussel sprouts! Yum! Hit the spot! Not too huge of a space, but we were able to snag seating outside. Since I have been cooped up in the office for a few months, it's nice to have lunch outdoors! Definitely put this place on your list to go! read more

Fish 101 - Salmon plate - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

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Fresh, healthy and so tasty. The fish and shrimp curry is lip licking delicious. Light but rich at the same time.

The fish and chips here may be some of the best I've had in a while. Light and crispy batter, tender, delicious fish in the middle. Reasonably priced, generous sized pieces of fish. The rice bowl with fish was alright, but maybe a little bland in comparison. It had a light and healthy feel to it, and the ingredients were fresh. Could've used a nice pico or something else to jazz it up a bit more, although the tomatillo salsa that comes with it was good. Indoor and outdoor bar style seating with heat lamps, service was fast and friendly, bathroom was clean. Parking was available right out front as well as along the side streets. Nice place to grab a quick bite and watch a bunch of nice camper vans and decked out trucks cruise by. read more

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Sunny day in Cardiff! First visit to "Fish 101". It's an "order at the counter...deliver to your table" GEM at the coast‼ Huge menu. I had the Baja Fish Tacos (3). Comes with a delicious Verde Sauce. Enjoyed EVERY bite! They may have surpassed "The Brigantine's" which, I know, unimaginable. My lunch mates enjoyed the "Spicy Ahi Tacos" and the "Grilled Mahi Tacos". We shared a VERY nice bottle of Chardonnay. There is indoor and outdoor seating and it's dog friendly. I can't wait to visit the Leucadia location which is closer to my home. read more

cute place right near the water. Staff was friendly. The poke bowl was absolutely amazing. Clam chowder was good as well- not the best I've had but decent. Has a bit of outside seating. Service was efficient. would def come back for the poke! read more

Fish 101 - Cup clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

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Best fish tacos ever had ... my favorite place to eat when in Encinitas area . Staff is always been friendly and love the merch !

A very poorly done fish taco. For the name sale change to Fish 1.0. Basic and u flavorful. Do not recommend. Go to Fish House in Encinitas or the Taco Stand. read more

Solid. Not terribly expensive and good seafood. Quick, efficient turnaround from the kitchen and quite popular with locals. Good option in the area. read more

So good and at a great price point! We walked over from camping at San Elijo and it was perfect!

two reasons to NEVER eat here 1. i got POISONED by the fish. the mahi mahi gave me scombroid poisoning cuz it was rotten w FUNGUS. i got insane neck pain, a rash all over my body and i turned red/purple all over. literally terrifying and so disgusting 2. the manager is SO RUDE. there were about 4 dogs inside the restaurant cuz it was freezing and windy out, and he came up to us mid meal and told us to go sit outside. which is like understandable and we were so agreeable, let us know if that's ur policy but he was SO rude and waited for us to stand up and grab all our food and walk outside and didn't offer to help us relocate, and l then he allowed his friends at the next table to sit inside. just so rude and weird read more

Solid local place. Great food, super fresh and cool vibes. apparently I need to write more for this review, lol. read more

Fish 101 - Mahi plate. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

BOMB.COM!!! Everyone that works here seems to genuinely happy to be working here. Which sets a really welcoming vibe. I appreciate that! The menu is straight forward. I chose the magi tacos which come with 3. It took about it just under 10 minutes to get my food (if you're eating in, they bring it to you). SUPER delicious tacos! The fish was fresh off the grill, seasoned to perfection, and the texture was so soft. The fresh cabbage, pico, and Mexican crema was cold and fresh! I . Low . This . Place!! Off the charts delicious! Count me in to eat here at least once a week from now on! read more

We came here for dinner on a Saturday evening around 7 and it wasn't too busy. They have a very good menu selection. We ordered the poke bowl, fish bowl with mahi mahi, and a bowl of their tomato coconut soup. The soup was excellent. The portion size is a bit on the small side but it was a good complement to the meal. The Poke bowl was very good. The fish was fresh and the flavoring was very good - not too salty or bland. You can order the fish bowl with either salmon or mahi mahi. I chose mahi mahi and it was okay. The size of the bowl was good and was filling but it was mostly rice and beans. The amount of kale was good. The portion size of the fish was small and on the dry side. However, it did come with a couple sauces which helped. I also got it with avocado which helped with the dryness. Overall, the quality of food here is good, the prices are fair, and the staff was friendly. It was definitely worth the visit. read more

I'd give this place 3.5 stars for my to-go order of fish curry w/ brown rice. The curry was a light broth, and it felt healthier than some of the thick curries that one might get at a Thai or Indian restaurants. Although the flavor was fine, I enjoy a spicier dish, and I'll have to remember to ask them to spice it up if I order it again in the future. The vegetables and the mahi-mahi in the dish were really good, but the shrimp in the dish was just okay (I definitely would've preferred the dish if they had replaced the shrimp with more mahi mahi). Service was quick, and the price was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. read more

The manager or owner, not sure who the gentlemen in charge was, but he was completely unbecoming and entirely unprofessional which is a true shame because we love coming here, as a matter of fact came here for a mellow dinner for my wife's bday and our families. Not sure if he was having a tough day, but his attitude and tone was completely unacceptable. For what was supposed to be a family environment, he made a lasting impression on our families. An absolute bummer of an experience for us as we are regulars and see fish 101 as a true north county go to. I don't wish his attitude and tone on anyone. read more

Fish 101 isn't fancy, but it doesn't pretend to be. If you want good food with great flavor, check it out. The clam chowder isn't overly heavy on the cream and is packed with flavor. A cup isn't enough, but if you want tacos then a bowl will be too much. The spicy tuna tacos were some of the best I've had. Tuna was prepared perfectly, and there was enough to be meaty, without being fishy. It looks like the cabbage on top is a lot, but when the tacos are separated it is just the right amount. Patios with heaters are in both the front and the back, so there is plenty of room. Food service is extremely efficient. Will definitely eat here again on my next visit. read more

Fish 101 - Spicy tuna tacos - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California

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We wanted seafood and passed this place a few miles back and now I saw this other location. We stopped and it was about 11:30 just right as 12 came the place was packed with the line out the door. When you enter there's a batch of paper menus so you can ck out what you want. When you get to the front the menu is also on the wall. I wanted to try a lot so I can see how it is. First a dozen oysters sweet from Washington State. Yes they were fantastic but no horseradish on the platter??????? At $22 was great. Then a cup of clam Chowder also was full of clams and thick but to salty for my taste. $4.25 also good. Then 3 mahi mahi tacos grilled not fried and so fresh just right. A plate of Ono with fries and cole slaw was ok. Overall yes I would come back. read more

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Reasonable super fresh seafood. Fried tuna taco special was unbelievable and a ton of food

Food is good. When it is good, it is very good. and when the service is bad, it's surfer attitude bad.

Live this place! I'm usually there at least once a week. The people are always friendly & helpful. My go tos are the grilled fish tacos or grilled fish bowl, but you really can't go wrong with anything you get. Place is cool with a beachy vibe. read more

Outstanding!! Really feel, great value, casual and good selection. Feels like a cool neighborhood joint. Fish was cooked perfectly.

Ok place to have some tacos if you are in the area an hungry. I had higher expectations the first time, the fish in my tacos seemed like frozen and then not fully cooked. I had to request the sauces apart, this is not Rubios where you can freely add. I thought might be a bad day but then I went another time and similar experience. Not terrible but just ok. The restaurant is inviting, though, very cute and they have a gift shop/merch area. read more

I always pass by Fish 101 and finally made it a point to stop and eat here. Walk in, stand in line to order, then find a seat. They will deliver the food to you. There's outdoor seating too and you can watch the sunset. Food: Mahi Mahi Plate with 2 sides; broccolini and fries. Spicy Ahi Bowl with Rice Overall, the food was delicious. I ate all of my Mahi Mahi and Broccolini. Wasn't a fan of the fries. The Ahi bowl was also delicious. You can tell that the fish they serve is fresh. The workers were all nice. Definitely will return. read more

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If the service was better, it would have 2 more stars. The food was great, I order chips and Guac. BOMB! and also decided to get the shrimp burrito. BOMB and big(ate the 2nd half the next day). I stood in the "to-go-section" for about 5 mins before being helped, while 3 other customers, who came in after me were helped within seconds...that right there I didnt appreciate. When I'm spending money at your spot and there's not even "ill be right with you" or "just a min" noooo!!! not when there is other places I can for sure eat at!! NO MAAM!! Looking at some of the past comments looks like I'm not the only one who has experienced sh&^%y service. read more

Food- Delicious! Got the fish & Chips Service- was very nice and Friendly Ambiance- nice setup for inside and outdoor eating. I'm going to give it four stars could've been five if the the person taking my order would have informed me how good the fish was so I could've order a third piece lol! Just playing I give it 4.5 lemonade was really good but I'm disappointed that they couldn't make a fried fish sandwich only grilled. read more

Their happy hour (4PM to 6PM) is AMAZING!! Visiting San Diego for the weekend, we wanted to eat up as much fish tacos as we could and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! $2.95 for fish tacos- So good!! $1.25 for an oyster- Soo good! (We ordered 2 dozen) $5 brown bag beer- Comes with a Koozie...so refreshing!! ***Please note that the staff was the BEST!! The party I was with was a little high maintenance, and they handled them perfectly!! I will visit them again next time for sure! Thank you read more

Fish 101 - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cardiff, California