Fish district is a great seafood option for food that gets done fast. This location in the Carlsbad Gateway shopping center was very clean, service was courteous, and all items tasted great. I ordered the Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich with a side of battered fries and a pint of Japanese lager. The Po' Boy was great. The shrimp was crunchy, but soft inside, and the Sriracha mayo provide just the right amount of kick. We were very pleased with our visit here are certainly will be back for more. read more

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The Fish District is small, clean and bright. I've never personally eaten my food inside, but on a few occasions have seen other customers enjoying their food indoors. I most recently had the 3 piece fish and chips. I really like it, crispy batter on larges pieces of flaky fish for a reasonable price. A 3 piece fish and chips was actually 40% less expensive than K____'s fish house which has more ambience and many more inside dinners. However, $30 vs $18 at the Fish District for larger and better pieces of fish! No brainer! read more

I love this fast-casual restaurant in Bresi Ranch specifically! Food is consistently good! My go-to's are the wasabi salmon poke (sauce is delicious), spring mix salad (dressing is yummy), French fries are extra crunchy.... and don't sleep on the marinated skirt steak! It's so tasty, that I can just order only that! My husband enjoyed the blackened shrimp, fish & chips and has said the battered fish is the best he's tasted in a very long time. The person sitting next to us got the salmon burger & it looked amazing. He confirmed it was very good. Customer service is good. Employees can help with recommendations & happily deliver food to your table. This is a small location, with only a few tables inside. There are a few tables outside as well. So carry out is recommended. If you have to take it home, luckily even lukewarm, this food is great! My only caution is their prices tend to be high for a small fast-casual restaurant. But I'm guessing it's because the food quality is higher than most. There are 2 other locations in north county, but this one is the best of the 3. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Got sick eating fish and chips. Not sure if it was the fish or the tartar sauce but my family got sick from eating from this location.

Update: Still good, great food! I really miss the outdoor tables, it was so nice to sit and enjoy the meal. Now there's no seating besides a bar type outdoor area, which makes it harder to come unless it's takeout since it's busy inside. I was also sad to see the lemonade go, it was a favorite and a highlight for me. Now it's just bottled drinks. Customer service could be a bit better, but the food is what makes this place amazing. Shout out to the chefs! They're the reason I'll always come back! read more

Fish District - Poke - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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First time here and I enjoyed the food so much! The gentleman placing our order was polite and patient. I got the salmon and kale bowl which tasted healthy and delicious. The kale was seasoned well. If you like onions, then you will like this bowl. My husband got the combo box. It came with fries, fried fish and shrimps. He loved that it came with 3 types of sauces: cocktail, thousand island and tartar sauce. We were full and satisfied with our dinner. read more

Fish District - SALMON & KALE bowl - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Fish district is pretty good overall especially when I'm in the Carlsbad area and want some freshly cooked fish. It's a small shop and it definitely tastes better when eaten there. But overall a solid place for the surrounding area. read more

We loved all the food here. Made fresh, fast and with friendly customer service. We were the only ones eating in house at the time, but this store had a steady stream of to-go orders. Decor was a soothing modern coastal, dining areas and restrooms were very clean. A spectacular sunset outside added to the ambiance. Started off with the excellent New England clam chowder ($7) that had lots of clams, medium thickness, not too salty. Next up calamari fritti ($12) which was light and crispy, not rubbery at all. My mom and sister ordered wild ahi tuna plates ($17.50) and I got the battered Alaskan cod with fries ($14.50.) Praise to the cook for making our fish exactly right! The tuna was seared & tender and my cod was hot, flaky and not greasy. One of the sides was a sesame cabbage salad that I could've eaten a bucket of, it was so delicious. Their fries had that nice extra crunch and seasoned perfectly. The young man helping us recommended the wasabi aioli dip which turned out to be my favorite. Fish District is a solid choice for high quality, non fancy seafood that won't break the bank compared to the other resturants in the Carlsbad/Oceanside area. We will be back! read more

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Our family rented a beach house in nearby Carlsbad for the week. I've come to this place about 6 times. Each time, I wasn't disappointed. I brought my mom, my husband, my daughter (and her chef husband). We started off by having Oysters and, I did love the selection of cold-water oysters from Washington and the northern states. (Which tastes better. We had calamari, and our group order a variety of dishes including steak and lobster. I could review each one, but I won't. All I can say is I love their variety of seafood, the way they prepare it and the fact that the seafood is fresh!!! The staff was attentive and we felt well taken care of are of! I wish I lived closer, I would probably come about once a week read more

It's been growing on me as a nice healthy option near Bressi Ranch. It's been around for many years and needs more recognition as a decent neighborhood eatery. I think it's not top of mind because the seating is fairly limited- I'd recommend having no more than 5 people in your party at the most. There are only about 6 tables inside and three outside. I do enjoy the flexibility to order different styles of fish. I usually get a salmon plate with a grilled filet with greens and veggies. I'd love to see them doing some kind of wine happy hour- it would be great to sit outside on the bar with a glass of wine and small bites. read more

Fish District - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Parking was easy on a Friday evening. It was after 8 pm. It wasn't busy. I ordered the traditional style salmon taco, and the Baja style shrimp taco. I didn't realize until, after ordering that the salmon was not wild caught, but it was tasty though. The shrimp didn't have much flavor, but the other items in it helped. I'll have to look further if they have other wild caught seafood since that's what I normally try to order. read more

Fish District - Traditional style salmon, taco, and Baja style shrimp taco - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food is very good. Restaurant is clean. Came here to dine in one afternoon. The place was quite busy with lots of takeout orders. There's several tables for dining in. Ordered a clam chowder and the seared ahi bowl. The clam chowder was amazing, loaded with clams and the flavor was on point, nice broth not too salty. The bowl was good but a bit plain, would have been nice to have some additional ingredients like corn or black beans to add to the flavor. The ahi bowl just had lettuce and rice. Overall nice experience. Parking can be challenging depending on the day due to the popularity of Bressi Ranch. read more

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I had lunch for my first visit here - salmon bowl with quinoa and kale. The serving was generous, including a substantial filet. I'm used to the tiny salmon filet at Urbane Cafe that charges $1 less for their salmon bowl than the Fish District. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The filet seasoning was excellent and I appreciated that it was subtle and not overly sweet. I liked lunch so much that later that day, I ordered takeout for dinner. I had the grilled Ono sandwich. Again, the filet was a substantial size. I liked all the toppings. The brioche roll was tasty but way too much bread for me. I took the thick top off and ate the sandwich open faced. Also of note was the great customer service despite the busy lunch crowds . There's not a lot of seating so that may be problematic at peak hours if you want to dine in. I will definitely return. read more

Absolutely the best fish and chips we've ever had! The batter was perfectly crisp, the fish flaky and flavorful. The mango shrimp tacos were scrumptious--plump, juicy, and bursting with fresh flavor. On top of the amazing food, the service was so friendly and kind, which made the whole experience even better. We loved it so much and can't wait to come back! read more

Fish District - Awesome fish & chips! - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a chain store. There seem to be three of them in SD. I went to the one in Carlsbad. It was recommended by a friend. You can scan the code to order directly. No tip is required. My friend always orders salmon + salad every time. It's very fresh, healthy and delicious. I ordered a poke bowl and a taco. The poke bowl was great, very filling. The taco was a bit ordinary and not recommended to order. read more

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Ok, if this review was just for the food it would be high, but unfortunately my experience was mixed. I have been craving fish and chips for about a week, which is rare, but I needed to get rid of the craving. We arrived at about 8 (I know they close at 8:30) and the restaurant was empty. The guy at the counter was friendly and polite. We ordered to eat in and sat down to wait. There was a lot of to go business so people were coming and going the whole time. One of the staff members was complaining to another about a previous customer and how she wanted something off menu and they were not going to give it her no matter how persistent she was. He went on about it for a while. Then they brought our food. It looked wonderful, the fish was golden, perfectly cooked on the inside and the fries were perfect. We happily dug in and it was everything I had been craving. They were apparently getting ready to close (it was 8:10) and they rolled out the mop and bucket after complaining how bad the bathroom and water in the bucket smelled. As we sat there eating I watched one staff members open a bottle of bleach and pour some into the bucket. I was a bit surprised they would do this with customers eating but I assumed they would probably roll it back into the back. They did not. Slowly the whole room started smelling stronger and stronger of bleach, to the point it made me a little nauseous and I couldn't eat any more. We emptied our trays into the trash and left. Maybe that was their goal to get us out? It was 8:24 when we got in the car so we weren't keeping them. This is likely a training issue but I think future visits will be during the day. It was really disappointing. read more

Fish District - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I have been eating here for years. Never had an issue until last night. 3 piece fish and chips had the smallest pieces of fish I've ever seen. They are usually twice the size I received last night read more

Fish District - Looks like 2 mozzarella sticks and a piece of fish - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Service was good and prompt. Restaurant was clean. Food is pricey but what isn't now. Not sure if it was worth the price. Ordered the chowder fries which were delicious. My boy friend got the mahi burger, it was good just feel apart quickly. I got the combo. Fried fish was good, too much breading on the shrimp. Fries were good. Will go back to try more. read more

Great casual spot for some quick food! We ordered the Chowder Fries and Crispy Rice Poke and they were both great. There was plenty of parking. The two girls working here were so pleasant and friendly. They offered to make any suggestions on the menu and throughout our dining experience, they were just having a blast working which gave off such positive energy. read more

Fish District - Crispy rice poke. Must try! So good. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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After a long day at Legoland, we were ready for dinner. We decided on seafood and found this place nearby. I didn't get a chance to look at the menu before we left our hotel room, only my husband did haha. When we arrived, the restaurant was located in a shopping plaza directly in front of Stater Bros. There was plenty of parking. The restaurant was quiet, not too busy. When you walk in, you must place your order at the counter first and then sit down. We ordered the shrimp basket, shrimp po boy, poke and chips and a kids chicken tender plate. All were delicious. We will keep this place whenever we're back in Carlsbad. read more

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This place was very vineyard vines vibes inside and empty in the middle of the day when I went I got the poke nachos with half salmon and half tuna. The speed of service was quick and I had my food soon. I will say the fish wasn't the freshest in my opinion for raw fish (maybe their fried/cooked fish options taste better because they're better reviewed on this yelp). It still tasted good though! I think this restaurant could improve by playing music inside that's louder or by putting something inside that adds noise to keep it from looking quiet. Additionally, I think making it more obvious that avocado is extra would help for those looking to spend in budget. read more

Fish District - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Good food and service. Restaurant always clean. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My wife and I stopped in this afternoon, Mother's Day, and had a superlative experience. Mike and Luke took care of us and were extremely helpful, patient and informative. They were excellent representatives of Fish District. We had a mahi mahi fish taco Baja Style. This was the best fish taco I've ever had. Great flavor and grilled perfectly. My wife ordered a poke bowl which was also excellent. We had a side of the fried portobello mushrooms. These were fantastic and enjoyed them with a wasabi aioli. Overall a great experience and not our first time visiting. They all have been excellent. Thanks Mike and Luke. read more

Wow one of the best fish and chips ive ever had. Ordered to go and still crispy. And it's only $18 for 3 big pieces! read more

Fish District - Cods fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fresh fish! -1 star for the rice that's often undercooked. The salmon bowl is my go to!

Found this restaurant by surprise and it was a pleasant surprise great fish, great salmon really well cooked light fish and chips. Great crisp I would highly recommend and I will definitely come again. read more

Happy Easter! Thanks goodness the Fish District is open. Stopped in on our way to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Ordered: Large clam chowder Coastal style taco - mahi mahi Coastal style wrap - salmon What a great Easter lunch. Everything was delicious. It a little in the pricier side for a fish taco, but worth it! My taco had a huge piece of fish in it and one was all I needed. I would not have been able to eat a 2nd. The clam chowder is great! Flavor is excellent and the fillings is greatly proportioned. Each bite had a little bit of everything, clam, potato and veggies. Yum! Fiancée was kind of whatever about clam chowder and he ended up taking 4 or 5 bites and going .. "yeah that's good". He ordered the wrap and was equally satisfied with the taste and size. He really liked the spiced cream. Threw in a beer and it was all and all a nice meal. The setup inside is nice, a bar area, high tables and some mixed bench/ seat tables. The guys working were very nice and helpful. Would definitely come back here again! read more

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Clam chowder here is always thick and full of ingredients! They don't skimp and are always quick. I've also had their fish and chips. The portion is huge! Great place to stop by for some lunch! The poke is a little plain and simple - they don't offer as many toppings and options as a place dedicated to poke but it works in a pinch. I also like they they can sell you just a piece of fish or steak so if you want something lighter you can opt to order just some protein read more

Nestled in Bressi Ranch, Fish District offers a delightful seafood experience reminiscent of coastal charm. Its menu boasts fresh seafood delights, each bite transporting diners to memories of lazy afternoons by the shore. Among its offerings, the shrimp po' boy stands out as a nostalgic favorite, with succulent shrimp nestled within perfectly toasted buns. It took me back to my childhood in South Carolina. The efficient staff enhances the ambiance, allowing diners to savor each moment without unnecessary delays. Super quick service that will have you enjoying your meal in no time at all. read more

Fish District - Shrimp Po' Boy - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

After a long day and a lot of driving, I was in a pinch for a Friday night meal that would be fish based as I am a practicing Catholic. Boy, did I luck out with this spot. They have a great menu that works within my Friday obligations. It's in the right price range while also having a fun atmosphere inside that's cozy enough for a quiet dinner. Recommend the fish and chips as you can't go wrong. Also, if you want a comfy meal, the tuna sandwich is probably the best I've had in North County. read more

I ordered this evening a salmon bowl and a shrimp wrap. My wife ordered online. When I went to pick it up. The sauces were not correct. The so called manager said in a very stern way that the sauces that I wanted were not on the ticket. Instead of correcting the order he kept arguing with me and became quite rude. He actually threw the sauces in my bag. Granted, I was upset, but the customer should always be treated with respect. I was NOT! I told this guy I would pay for any charges regarding the sauces...but he became quite violent!!! I will NEVER return to the Bressi Ranch location! read more

The combo sea food plate was amazing!!! The clam chowder soup was outstanding. My husband and I will definitely be returning.

I used to love this place but the last few times the food was disappointing. Today I had the skirt steak bowl and the meat was so chewy and rubbery it didn't really have much of a steak texture (gross). The rice was hard and dried out - inedible. Another restaurant that started out good but bites the dust. read more

food good. Great service . Fast food that is really good and healthy . Only in southern CA. Very fast and enjoyable experience

I am giving this 5 stars but I want to be clear that this is a fast casual restaurant with only a few healthy options. I have eaten here numerous times and it never disappoints. I get the healthiest options available - grilled fish or the kale salad (so yummy and filling) and I enjoy them. But, then I have to always order the unhealthy french fries because they are to die for. I can't resist them. They are just delicious. They have some sort of coating on them that makes them super crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Sometimes I just get the fries lol. The prices and sizes are very reasonable but I have noticed that the takeout portions seem to be smaller than the eat in portions. There is very limited indoor seating and absolutely no ambiance. read more

Stopped by here for lunch last week and a good meal. No line and the food came out fairly quickly. parking was easy enough here. The prices are a bit high but not unreasonable for the quality of the food. I ordered the chowder, Kaleslaw and fish tacos 2 different styles. The tacos were ok. Nothing stood out about them, good or bad. Seemed to be lacking a little flavor. With all the ingredients I was expecting a little more flavor. The chowder was ok. Consistency and flavors were good with the chowder but still kind of bland. I may come back to see about trying other menu items. read more

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Food was delicious, seemed healthy, and was made fast. The servings were large: the fries I ordered with the calamari were copious. The calamari was a prepared properly - crispy, not greasy. Service was friendly and efficient. Ambience was fine. I definitely will go back and try a poke salmon bowl. read more

Wow food was so good! I need to become a regular. Love the salad and miso dressing. Asparagus was cooked perfect and seared ahi/ yum! read more

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Would NOT recommend. Stay away I am just perplexed with the reviews on this place. It was barely decent. We got the fish and chips, the poke, coastal wrap, chowder and some "sushi" Sushi. 1 outta 5 but not worth it at all. Sushi is better at Trader Joe's or a grocery store. That's pretty sad Poke. 2 outta 5. Would not get again Coastal wrap with Mahi. Fish was dry. It was only good because of the sauces and insides of the wrap. 3 outta 5 Chowder. Not flavorful but had good chunks of clam. 3 outta 5 Fish and chips. Not consistent between 4 orders, but we unanimously said we would NOT get it again. If the fries are better than the fish, mmm yea. That's a no The guy next to the guy taking our order actually had some attitude when I asked what fish I should put in the wrap... neither service nor food is their forte read more

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First time ever eating here. We ordered for pick up. The packaging seemed really nice. I ordered the grilled Mahi Mahi plate with a side of black beans and a salad. My husband ordered 2 fish tacos and the loaded fries. I was sadly disappointed that my salad was missing though. That is the reason for the 4 star and not 5. I called the restaurant to get refunded on the missing salad. The manager said that I forgot my salad, haha. I had to say I didn't forget it. You didn't pack it in my order and I would like a refund for the missing salad. It took him about 5 minutes while I was on hold. Bummer! But my fish pieces (2) and my black beans were tasty. I do intend to try again but this time in person. read more