We came for the pie but the rest of the food was delicious as well. The California Benedict was…read morespectacular and the home fries were beautifully crispy and perfectly seasoned. The number of pie options was the thing we were most excited about and they had all four of the ones we wanted to try. The staff were friendly and attentive and made our visit great. We will definitely visit again the next time we're in Carlsbad.

This is some of the best apple and banana cream pie I've ever had. The pies that have come close to…read morebeing this good are Emporium Pies in Texas. Banana cream is closer to a pudding feel similar to Magnolia Bakery without being overly sweet without being chunky. The apple pie was decadent, just sweet enough, crispy, flaky, and satisfying. It would have been perfect a la mode but I had to take this to go unfortunately. Love the old timey feel and charm of this place and the super friendly and helpful staff. If I were asked the best thing I ate in Carlsbad in my short trip, it'd be these pies.

The food was so delicious. I fell in love with the food. The service was amazing, the waitress kept…read morechecking in with us and made sure everything was good. The ambiance was so chill and friendly, the only problem was one bathroom which I understand you can't change it.

We came in for a late dinner while in the area. I've had it bookmarked for a while so it was…read moreserendipitous that we happened to be in Vista for a birthday party just around the corner. The restaurant is small, cozy, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It isn't well suited for larger parties as most tables are tables for 2 unless tables are pushed together. They do have patio seating and heaters outside, but it didn't appeal to me being so close to the street/loud traffic. Gabriel checked us in, seated us, took our order, served our food and waited on us for majority of our visit, I would give him 10 stars just on his impeccable service. The food though? The food was AMAZING!! Everything we ordered was the best we have ever had anywhere. The buns were very kawaii (and we ordered ever single one to try). The fillings were savory, but we also loved their seasonal panda bun with ube filling while the kids preferred the nutella bunny. Best chicken karaage we've had by far, the coating almost tasted like it was rolled in kinako powder. The ramen broth was "chef's kiss" with so much flavors, the crab rangoon were jumbo and the filling was delicious, but the chicken katsu was also the best we have had anywhere (including Hawaii). The breading was just top tier crunchy while the chicken was thick and juicy. There isn't one bad thing I could say about this place, from the service to the food, I would make the drive out here again. Super duper, highly recommend, don't sleep on this little place, you'll regret it!

The food here is always good and the staff are super welcoming and helpful. Our server, Mia, was…read morevery nice and knowledgeable of the menu. She even offered us tastings of their beer to pair with the food. She came by multiple times to check in on us and the food. The pork chops and new steak bomb sandwich were delicious and the serving size is large. The place is very clean and breezy with multiple TVs playing sports so you and the family will not be bored. Ample parking too!! Will always come back when in Carlsbad!

Service was great, the manager was nice and made extra effort for our party of 8. There was some…read moreconfusion in the beginning when we talked to the front desk about high chairs etc but he came and quickly did great customer service skills to fix it. I appreciated it a lot. Our server was also super great and attentive. I wish I could give a higher review but the food just wasn't that great for us. Kind of pricey and just tasted blah. I got the chicken chop shop salad, my husband got the Korean ahi poke bowl tasted kind of meh had to add a lot of sauce on the side to make it taste good, and my kids got their butter pasta with Parmesan that I had to try to salvage by adding extra salt, it didn't work there didn't eat it. It was also on the pricier side, just for pasta and butter it was $10.5 and a fountain drink. I mean at least add fruit or fries something on the side. My salad honestly tasted like those pre mixed ones you get at Costco but for $21 dollars. The place is nice and huge, it's loud and great for kids and families bc of the size. It was convenient for our large party. The parking can be hard if they're busy as it is right next to a hotel and it's prolly hotel parking too.

Popular spot at a strip mall with lots of parking space. It gets pretty crowded with plenty of…read morepeople coming in but the fresh seafood is worth the wait. We love the taco combo as you can try a shrimp taco and a fish taco. The meats are very tender and flavorful and filling. Surprisingly, they also have a sashimi platter with lots of pieces which is worth the price but the rice as a side dish is kind of pricy.... Just cook your own rice if possible.

I had a good experience at Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe (Carlsbad). I ordered the Boston Clam…read moreChowder Bread Bowl ($16.99). Surprisingly, the sourdough bread bowl tasted more spectacular than the chowder. Although the soup had clean ingredients, it's runny and a little bland. Fortunately, that fresh, flavorful sourdough bread had a happy crunch while also coveting that bold sourdough flavor. YUM! I arrived at Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe (Carlsbad) on a Saturday (around 12:55PM). Parking is easy. The lot is very big. Customers order at the counter, and Staff brings the food to your table. Staff is polite enough. Staff had a very laid back, casual presence. The male staff member just appeared & plopped the food on the table before strolling over to chat with another customer. The clam chowder bowl arrived in 15 minutes. As mentioned, I appreciated the Boston Clam Chowder Bread Bowl ($16.99). The soup was unremarkable, but the sourdough bread is phenomenal. I liked how the clam chowder is peppery and piping hot, but it's also fairly bland and runny. It had a very watery consistency. Thankfully, that fresh sourdough saved this meal. On ambiance, Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe (Carlsbad) is clean and comfortable. There's plenty of tables. There's also a gender neutral restroom in the back. Overall, Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe (Carlsbad) is a good option. It's not the most remarkable, but it's a solid option. I had a good experience. 4.4 out of 5

Staff was extremely accommodating, super friendly and food was great! Highly recommend!read more

Best place ever, food is bomb. Service is great and fast. They never have you waiting. Everyone…read moreworks so hard. We will definitely be coming back