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Solana Beach Fish House

4.2 (585 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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SOLANA BEACH FISH HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Fish and chips
Joshua L.

I'm we stopped by after opening day at Del Mar and was told this was the best first house in the area. It did not disappoint. Prolly some of the best fish and chips i have had. The service was excellent and the ambiance was smooth. I would go back and try more menu options.

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Amanda J.

Me and my bestie were looking for some seafood but in a good old fashioned hole in the wall kinda place. This place is it. They have a very diverse menu. I was super excited that I could choose from so many seafood options. Its hard to find affordable seafood in San Diego County. We went during a slow hour, on purpose. Not a fan of fighting crowds to eat. They were very inviting, the restaurant was clean. I ordered a seafood combo plate and bestie ordered the Paella. We both agreed the flavors were perfect. Not overly spiced, good sized portions. It reminded me of a place back home and was a little nostalgic. It was exactly what we were looking for. 10/10 would recommend.

Love the motif!
N M.

If you are remotely a fish fan, get here now! Ambiance is nice and relaxing. Love that there is a front patio if you want that coastal breeze. Or watch the Padres play inside while you're sipping down Voodoo Ranger IPA Hazy Ale! Had their chips and salsa to start. Chips made fresh to order and salsa was tasty! For dinner went with the Baja Tacos plate. Was not disappointed that's for sure. Tacos had right amount of all the trimmings, crisp on the fish was perfect. I tried a bite of my wife's blackened red snapper,,, YUMMY! Tie up the dingy and get here! Waitress was pleasant and served us with a beautiful smile. Noticed several patrons are regulars and that's how you know you're at a great spot! Looking forward to a return soon so I can go for the clam chowda'!

Grilled Mahi Mahi, Brussels sprouts and vegis

The fish is always expertly prepared. Moist, flavorful. Varied menu. Good prices. Great service. Been coming here for years and hopefully. For many years to come.

Super big!!
Jaclyn S.

Don't skip it, very lowkey spot with high quality food!! We dined in, it was a sleepy Saturday afternoon with no other diners but plenty of people coming and going picking up their food. Every member of our party was raving about their meal, this isn't generic Sysco slop. Thoughtfully prepared and deliciously hot and fresh, the taco salad was absolutely humongous and the fish and chips were noted to be very moist!

Clam Chowder
William M.

What a nice find in Solana Beach. This is a friendly, casual and welcoming local eatery that delivers big on food, service and fresh preparation. Clam Chowder is a nice change from the board white potato soup that is so common. The Fish Tacos come with a welcome spice. And, it's always a treat to find crispy clam strips on the menu! Fish & Chips and even chicken pasta (for non-fish eaters) were all well prepared. Guys who run the place are so polite and gave us non-locals a kind welcome.

Surf and Turf Burrito
Nell C.

Back to give Solana Beach Fish House another go! I still feel this is a local SB seafood shop that has good hearty food. Many local residents dine here. Nothing fancy and the portion sizes are good. Service was great and you can feel the positive energy of the customers. Ambiance is a fisherman's cave! Seafood fish cioppino stew has a hearty quantity of seafood, including one clam, one shrimp and one mussel. I found myself picking out all the seafood and leaving the broth. The Surf and Turf burrito came with white rice and beans. I really enjoyed the simplicity of this dish.

Candy C.

Very friendly staff, has a local bar setting. Very friendly staff. Very delicious food!! I had a variety of things bad they were all very tasty. I was impressed with the fried oysters! They were huge and you truly can taste the full oyster as they were only lightly battered. The chicken penna pasta, clam chowder soup, and mussels were all very enjoyable.

Ceviche and chips and salsa

My husband and I love this place! The ceviche is SO good and the portion is pretty big! We love the fish tacos and always grab a michelada while we're there too. Perfect little gem of a casual fish restaurant.

Clam chowder
Barbara K.

This is a very casual place in a strip mall, but the food is quite good! We had clam chowder, fried oysters, and a side of Cole slaw. All were very good. Oysters heavily breaded but nicely fried. Great friendly service.

Salmon Sandwich on Sourdough; Steak Fries; Cole Slaw; Seafood Cioppino; Alaskan Amber Ale. Yum!
Rick J.

Updating my review. The portion size is 70% of what it should be for the fish entrees. The fish portion is much too small. Plenty of delicious steak fries though!! The blackened salmon tacos are out of this world and a fair portion size! Make sure you ask for the fish sauce. Best fish accompaniment around town in my opinion.

Pasta with salmon in a Cajun creamy sauce, and it was seriously impressive. The pasta cooked perfectly. The salmon was tender.
Jay J.

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly light. These fried calamari strips are an absolute crowd-pleaser. delicate, crunchy batter. Very hard to share with others I keep them all to myself.

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Best fish and chips and ceviche I've ever had and I've tried it up and down the west and east coast, the fish and shrimp batter was light crispy and airy very comparable to the Gordon Ramsey fish and chip batter, ceviche was super fresh, meat heavy and substantial, my kids had the salmon and rice and the noodles and both dishes were a good size for the price, we sat outside and it was just perfect! Great service, quick and basically exactly what you want when you're craving a coastal style seafood place.

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Did you know that the fish house is open for take out orders during shelter-in-place measures? :)

Yes we are open for take out and curbside pick up! You can call us at (858)481-3474 to please your order! Thank you!

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