We love their food! They have one of the best tuna melts I have ever had and my husband who is British raves about their fish and chips. They're blackened quinoa, salmon and kale bowl is phenomenal. An absolute must. read more

For a casual sit down order-at-the-counter restaurant this place is outstanding. First time coming here, the inside is very small. Absolutely tiny, if you come during peak hours be prepared to take it to go. They also don't have fountain drinks, only bottles and not many to choose from. About 3 sodas and water. Other than that, the food is absolutely delicious. With check in you get a free cup of soup. I got the clam chowder and it was very good. I also ordered the shrimp Po boy and that was one of the best I've had. The shrimp was so crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it was amazing! The sauce on it was so yummy as well. The fries tasted freshly made and had the perfect amount of crunch. They had a hot sauce available that I tried and it was the best hot sauce I've ever had. It was perfect in my sandwich. I would highly recommend this place for a fast but great quality seafood meal. read more

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Outstanding food and service, the 6 piece shrimp basket with fries was delicious and the clam chowder was beyond belief, a must go place, you will not be disappointed! Ambiance was very clean also. read more

Fish district is my Go To place for a quick lunch and catching up with my colleagues. They do offer very fresh poke bowls which I'm a huge fan of. I also tried their taco and it was simply one of the tastiest one ever. These guys work hard and work fast so your wait time is almost nonexistent. I will return again at other locations depending on where I am in the city. read more

Located a couple of miles away from the Flower Fields and Legoland is the Fish District. The Fish District is a small, casual restaurant, or is it a bar? They serve fish and also serve beer on tap, in bottles, and wine. They have everything for a nice meal. You go in and order and pay at the counter. We ordered a fish and chip, poke, fried calamari, and a child's chicken finger with sweet potato fries. The restaurant was crowded when we arrived. We ended up sitting at the bar. They started cooking as soon as we ordered. Within 10 minutes everything was done. The Poke came out first. It consisted of ahi tuna with onions, and green onions in their special sauce. They also served it with chips on the side. I thought the poke was tasteless. It tasted a lot better after I added some salt, and their Sriracha sauce. One of the servers did ask me about it. He told me that it was a new dish that they recently started serving. The fish and chips came with 3 large pieces of cod. The fish was perfectly seasoned, battered, and fried. They have 3 different types of sauces for your fish. We chose the Sriracha sauce and their Dill Sauce. It was different from regular tartar sauce in a good way. The calamari was really a calamari steak. My daughter likes eating squid legs. None to be found. But, it was okay, because the calamari steak was delicious. She liked it. We all liked it. Again, their sauces went well with the food. The child's chicken finger and sweet potato came with 3 large chicken fingers. My daughter only had one. She liked the calamari more. My wife and I ended up eating the rest of the chicken fingers. This was a good child's meal. The sweet potato fries were good. They were fried just right, and were very sweet. I still don't know if this place is a bar, or a restaurant, or both. But, they serve up some great beverages, and lots of good fish dishes. I hope to be back. read more

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So I had me an itch... There's something about cloudy, rainy, wet weather that makes me crave Fish & Chips. I remembered seeing Fish District during my last shopping trip to Stater Brothers and, thanks to the gods of Yelp, I was able to quickly find their menu on my smartphone and study their ratings/tips/comments. So bookmarked them. Yeah, it's what I do. Then came the day last week when I flew back from working in San Francisco and the hellacious Pineapple Express rainstorms done followed my ass to San Diego. I mean, it was raining nonstop so damn hard down here in North County that instead of cats & dogs, mooses & bison began falling from the sky! And, along came that itch. It started slowly, with the thoughts of beer batter and crispy fries. The Health Fitness Specialist in me said, "Get it in check mate. Think healthy thoughts, like kale." But, alas, the Asian Pacific Islander in me said, "Brah, go on back to your roots. Poke's the way to go and it's also healthy too." Finally the Surfer in me said, "Yew!!! I'm gonna score me ALL those freaking yummy waves!" ​Picked up the phone, called Fish District, and ordered me a "Kale Salad with extra Salmon", "Crispy Ahi Poke Tacos", and a large batch of "Fish & Chips". What can I say? I work out a lot and I need me my energy. It takes fuel to burn fuel, after all (can we talk rationalization?). The guy who answered the phone was sharp, friendly, and said my order would be ready in 15 minutes. 10 minutes later I show up. This place is tiny, tucked away in between several other eateries, and spotlessly clean. My order was ready earlier than expected and packed solidly. The "Crispy Ahi Poke Tacos" were da freaking bomb! It was made from an excellent cut of fish, deliciously seasoned, not overly salty or oily, and served on a fresh bed of shredded greens. I thought I was back on my beloved Kauai after taking the first bite! Kale salads can be hit or miss and Fish District's was direct penetration into my Foodie heart! The kale was minutely chopped (yes, this can be a tough green to swallow if it's too big, ahem) and NO STEMS, yay! It was toppled with delicate shavings of green apple, Parmesan cheese, and brilliantly paired with yummy chopped pecans. I could eat this salad every week, and, you know what? I WILL because it's a healthy and tasty pairing of Super Duper foods!!! As for the Fish & Chips, they were PERFECTION personified! The fries were hot, crispy, and tantalizingly seasoned. The fish was moist, hearty, and not overly battered. They seriously were probably the very BEST Fish & Chips I've tasted in North San Diego. Why? Because coming from a fish monger family makes me a total seafood snob and Ive slapped people for serving me bad French Fries (just kidding about the slapping part, well, then again...). My only regret is that I forgot to ask for vinegar to go with my fish for my take-out bag, grrr! Many thanks Fish District! My itch is a gone and you're now my total "GO TO SEAFOOD & Salad" spot, even when it's sunny, since, as the song goes, "It never rains in California, but girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours..." read more

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For a few months, developed what many would probably consider an unhealthy addiction to their fish and chips. They even travel pretty well, especially if you order the fish extra crispy. The tartar sauce and wasabi aioli are particularly tasty. I also enjoy their poke rice cake and poke tacos. The poke bowl is good and fresh, but the topping options are very limited. Personally, I'm not a fan of their tacos or burritos. For me, they just always seem a little dry or like they're missing something. Overall high quality fish and fun interesting sauces. Will order again. read more

Great place when craving for seafood in the Bressi Ranch area. Really, we don't need an ocean view or have someone with a mustache to bring an entree we can't pronounce and charge us double for it right? Come here instead! Got the scallop and shrimp melt with fries when we were here. It was cheesy, creamy and came with an herb aioli sauce / hot sauce. Thought it took almost 20 minutes, I have to say it was worth the wait. Flavorful and for only $10. The Happy hour here is a little misleading. Its from 2-5pm and it's just basically an extra side they give you. I would really hope to see they do maybe 20% off or some better HH specials. It would attract me to try more items and be a return patron. Here's their menu if you're too lazy to look for it. http://www.fishdistrict.com/pdfmenu/fish_district_menu.pdf read more

Fish District - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Not five stars. Sorry! The ambiance is cute. Cozy little place with a cool vibe and a good draft beer selection. The food was decent at best though. We tried several items including poke rice cake, fish and chips, shrimp and chips, mushroom fries, and a fish taco. Fried fish and shrimp is over breaded and a bit doughy. The ahi poke was not cut properly so it was tough and was also fishy. Yuck. Mushrooms were surprisingly under breaded? Fries are great though. We all really liked the fries. The menu is a good concept, but not where it should be on quality and flavor. Staff are very nice and willing to discuss the menu. read more

Fish district is an interesting place with an interesting menu. Kinda takes you back to Boston, sort of the cape cod style menu, if you catch my drift. Lots of seafood, chowders and a great selection of local beers. In a couple of trips, I've had the Po boy sandwich and the shrimp/scallop melt. Both were good, but too much bread and not enough seafood. The good: Beer selection Eclectic menu Customer service Cleanliness Freshness The bad: Expensive Small portions Fish to bread ratio is way off (too much bread) This is a decent local spot, more like 3.5 stars... read more

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I always get the salmon kale bowl, it is my favorite. Definitely get the ginger teriyaki. I love that they have gluten free options.

After being contacted by the owner and encouraged to give this place another try, we went back tonight. We went with his recommendations and also some other yelpers recommendations. Here's a breakdown of our order: 1. Blackened ahi teriyaki rice bowl- my husband really enjoyed this. I had a piece of the ahi and it was good. 2. A small clam chowder- not overly salty, but it did need some black pepper. 3. A small order of fish and chips- 2 large pieces of fish and chips.. I'm not a big fan of fried foods, but this was enjoyable. Not too oily, but the highlight of this dish was the dill tartar sauce. that's really good. 4. Kids grilled cheese- you can't mess this up. My kiddo ate it. I was incorrect in my previous review- the iced teas are refillable. The bill was 33 and change. Seafood is pricy, I get that part...but for 33 dollars, I would love to have a server, not a 'order at the counter' place. I did enjoy the clam chowder and the taste of ahi I sampled from my husband's dish. I would definitely order the soup again...especially if I was sick! Comfort food! 3 solid stars. read more

Had a fish hankering.... heard about this place and wow, was I surprised at how good it is. Angela had the salmon and kale dish, which I definitely will get next time. It was a smallish piece of salmon but very tasty and the kale was tender and well cooked. I had the shrimp Louie -- a great and large salad with a ton of very fresh shrimp and your old fashioned 1000 island dressing. Really enjoyed it. It's fast food but fresh, nice crowd, a sort of cool outside counter with stools. Liked it. Will be back... read more

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I am not very happy with the service . I ordered online to make it easier for everyone. I was given a very cold and unpleasant service . The guy on the counter treated me like he was doing me a favor even though I tipped him a pretty good amount . The food may be good but the service is subpar. That is very sad cause I won't be back . I also learned my lesson never tip before you are served . read more

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

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Food was average, Pice was high. Service left a lot to be desired. Their menu above the counter is difficult to read for anyone who has trouble with tiny print at a distance. This was our first visit as I told the short man with thinning hair behind the counter. As I struggled to read the menu, with my wife helping lol, the gentleman offered no help. Place was not busy. I ordered the Mahi Mahi burger, with a side of Cole slaw. Sandwich comes out smothered in Cole slaw. ( I missed the tiny print stating "Cole slaw"). If I had known it came with a lot of coleslaw I wouldn't have ordered it as a side, for $4.50. Of course the man behind the counter could have told me this, but I guess he was "too busy" . Also, never said thank you, never asked how everything was, never told us to have a good day after spending $45+ for lunch for 2. read more

The 1st thing I noticed while walking up is wow, this place is really tiny. It's one of those casual order at the register/find your own seat places. The girl at the counter was very sweet and helpful. I had a lot of questions and she was patient. The 2nd thing I noticed is, the food comes out very slow. Don't come with the weekday lunch rush expecting a quickie meal. I mean, a table of 6 next to me didn't even eat together. That alone would have lowered my star rating lol. I did notice two ladies ordered fish and chips, and they got their meals together. My wrap was quite tasty- a little spice from peppers, offset by the sweetness of mango. But it was super watery. That made it fall apart. It didn't have much fish inside- Encinitas Fish Shop does that better. Next time I'll try a mahi fillet sandwich or house made salmon burger. There's so many things I want to try here. Overall, I will recommend this place to others, just not groups of people. Pros: - fresh food - house-made sauces, chips etc - self-serve water - beer and wine - check-in soup offer Cons: - small location - slow to get food - half the dinnerware is washable, the other disposable - small fish portion read more

Fish District - Coastal style mahi mahi wrap- super watery. Leftovers no bueno. Homemade chips with it. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We had such a great fish and chips it was moist and the batter was perfect I will be Bach and suggest you give them a try read more

Ok, so I only discovered Fish District post-Covid 19, so I've never actually been *in* the restaurant. I know nothing about their service, ambiance, or anything else. I just know about their food and lemme tell ya - it's delicious. My favorite is the salmon and kale bowl (with avocado). It's fresh, amazing, and I feel like it's at least somewhat healthy! I've also had their swordfish, seaweed salad, and a few other things - all amazing (though once the swordfish was a bit overcooked, but that was just once out of many times ordering from them). Basically, they're just the bee's knees, and I hope you like them as much as I do! read more

This place is across the street from my work so sometimes I'll call in to go, tonight I went and sat and actually took the time to enjoy the food with friends. We ordered: Fish and chips, salmon taco, poke, lemongrass shrimp soup, Panko calamari fries, && mushroom fries Sooooo good. Soooo full. I'm a fan. read more

Fish District - Ahi bowl. Salmon taco. Poke. Fish & chips. Lemongrass shrimp soup. Mushroom fries. Calamari. Food coma. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I stopped in here to get the ahi bowl for lunch a few times, but found that my new favorite is the blackened ahi bowl instead. The ahi is cut more like an ahi steak whereas the ahi bowl is just diced, so it tastes a bit more hearty and tastes fresher, which I like a lot. Though when I came to eat in, they really skimp on the tuna and I had more rice than anything. Maybe they just offer a bit more tuna when you do take out and skimp you on the tuna when you eat in and take up space in their establishment? Who knows, but it has made me considered looking for another place that serves ahi tuna bowls. read more

Fish District - blackened ahi bowl - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Although this place is the size of a closet, the food is fantastic. After finding out that Luna grill no longer honors "kids eat free on Sundays" we stumbled upon this place in the same area. What a find. Summary - Price is reasonable for the quality ( and price shouldn't be a problem for the duel middle class income families of this area). No getting around it, good fresh fish simply costs more. - Better than King's fish house. - Far superior to "Pelly's". - Look, this place is small. There is outside seating available, if the weather permits of course. - They have nice free water. - No soda fountain, only bottles. - Fries are pretty good. - Kale salad had nice fresh kale leaves. - I enjoy their shrimp. read more

Fish District - Salmon Burger + Fries - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We were visiting family in Carlsbad and I had a craving for fish and chips. Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, we found this quaint restaurant located in a nice shopping center nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the beach. It's a fairly small restaurant with seating probably for no more than 25 or so and there is some outdoor seating available too. Seems that alot of locals do take out here so that is an option if seating is limited. On to the food! We shared the clam chowder first and boy was that a treat. Thick, creamy, lots of clams. I would totally order this again and highly recommend it. We also shared the Salmon poke appetizer. It's served with Tortilla chips. Because we had my aunt with us who can't tolerate anything spicy- we just got the regular which kind of lacked in flavor. Next time we will order spicy for sure. I had the fish and chips and while it was good I felt the batter was too thick and it needed salt or more seasoning. The portions are small but when paired up with all the fries, appetizer, and a small soup, getting a 2 piece is fine. My hubby had their Tuna melt with fries and thought it was one of the best sandwiches he has ever had. I removed 1 star only because of the lack of seating and heavy batter and lack idle seasoning on the fish. I would otherwise totally come back to this restaurant the next time we are in town! read more

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I have come here for lunch multiple times, and I feel like me and the others I am with are always disappointed. I like the beer selection, and the happy hour price on Sculpin really cant be beat, but the food is just average. I have tried the fish tacos and the fish and chips, and the only thing about them that has been memorable are the fries on the side. I usually dont have the intention of coming back here unless it is chosen by someone else. Its serviceable, but it doesnt wow me. read more

First time ordering from this restaurant. Although they had an outdoor eating area, we opted to get take out instead. We called in our order based on the menu that was posted on google because they didn't have a menu on their direct website for this location. I was quoted 15 minutes till it'll be ready. The restaurant has in a little shopping center so we walked to the market while waiting for our food. We got our food quickly when we came in to pick it up. When we brought the food home, I noticed that our po boy sandwich was missing it's side of fries. Luckily this meal was filling. The fried shrimps were bigger than I expected it to be. The poke bowl tasted really fresh and the chowder was great too. The food was pretty good aside from missing the fries. read more

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Came here for a simple dinner with my friend. We both ordered the sandwich and soup combo. She got the fish stew and I got the clam chowder, and we both had the scallops and shrimp melt. My goodness! The scallops and shrimp melt tasted amazing! They toasted the bread and smeared butter on top. With the creamy sauce and the juicy scallops and shrimps and melted cheese, you have a delicious, decadent gourmet sandwich! I wish the sandwich would be bigger though. That's not enough of yumminess! The clam chowder was not as good as I expected, especially after reading the rave from Yelpers about the soup. They definitely put decent amount of clams in it, and the flavor was there, but it wasn't smooth and creamy enough for me, and it's a bit on the salty side. One interesting thing about this place, is that they can make your fish in the choice of your dish - sandwich, taco, wrap or plate. Sandwich includes lettuce, tomato on a telera roll with your choice of sauce that comes with homemade potato chips. Taco includes soft corn tortilla with lettuce, cabbage, tomato and sriracha-mayo sauce. Wrap includes tortilla with lettuce, black beans and rice or quinoa with your choice of sauce and it comes with chips and salsa. Plate includes your choice of two sides and your choice of sauce. (Their sides include coleslaw, rice, brown rice, quinoa, french fries, sweet potato fries, sauteed vegetables, spring mix salad and roasted cauliflower. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is very relaxing, casual and modern. Besides the regular tables, you can also sit at the bar or at one of those high tables. The servers were very friendly and they would be happy to help you out with ordering, as the menu can be a bit overwhelming with all the choices you get. I will definitely be back! read more

Fish District - Clam chowder (just ok) and amazing scallop melt! - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Visiting San Diego, my family stopped in and took dinner to go. The Ahi Tuna Poke bowl is $8 for a regular and $10 for a large. The customization is limited to: classic, spicy, and wasabi. I opted for the spicy, my mother the wasabi. We both enjoyed our bowls, the amount of fish was nearly double what I'm accustomed to. The bowl includes: cucumber, seaweed salad, sushi rice, ginger, and nori. To finish we had the bread pudding which was a solid choice. Great deal, if we had this place back in Dallas, I would come back often. read more

Fish District - Ahi poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fish is fresh. Tacoes are AMAAAAZI ING! Fresh fresh fresh. So are the wraps. Healthy, Flavorfuuul unique sauces and toppings.

the food is awesome as well as the ambiance however except for 1 or 2 people the cashiers are unfriendly, borderline rude and entitled Im assuming they must be friends or family of the owner, additionally they charge .75 cents for the extra sauce which is pathetic. read more

Terrible experience! Ordered online, and when we got our food home, there were no "chips" with the fish and chips. We called, and they claimed that we had substituted coleslaw, yet they had charged us for the coleslaw. They refused to budge. Stay away from this place. $55 for fish, coleslaw, and invisible chips. read more

Fish District - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The restaurant was clean, the service was good. Friendly staff. The food was hot and good. I had the fried fish.

Bottom Line: Hook, line and sinker, I am still as much of a fan of Fish District today as when they opened in Carlsbad nearly two years ago. The quality of the food at Fish District has remained high and the seafood is always fresh. Everything on this menu is tasty and by now, I think I've tried most of it. Their homemade sauces make a tasty dish amazing and its fun to experiment with the sauce line up. I also like that they have about ten local beers on tap. Another thing I like about the restaurant is the décor although they do not have too many seats. Fish District is located in the busy Bressi Village shopping center. With that being said, I avoid Fish District around weekday lunch times but I welcome the opportunity to cruise over here for dinner. Even better, I love the rare occasions I have to get to happy hour before 5pm for $1 off fish tacos and shrimp tacos. read more

Fish District - Happy Hour Tacos. On fish, one shrimp. Both delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If I had written this review after my first visit, it wouldn't have been five stars. A lot of dishes are good, but they're not all great. I enjoyed my meal, but wasn't in a hurry to come back. Yet somehow the next time I needed to choose a lunch spot, I wanted to come to Fish District. And then again. And again. Somehow this place always seems to be what I want to eat. If you don't like seafood, there's very little on the menu for you. But if you do, there are so many choices. Want Mexican? There are tacos and burritos. Feeling a little chilly? Get a nice, warm bowl of soup. Hot summer day? How about poke? Want something greasy? Try the fish and chips. Working on a New Year diet? Try a salad or a bowl. Personal favorites are the tuna melt and the crispy rice poke. I love a hot, cheesy sandwich, and I appreciate that you can get a half so you can easily combine it with something a little healthier like a salad. The crispy rice poke is sold as an appetizer, but it's definitely a meal for me. The fried rice makes the dish *very* rich, but the crunch of the rice and rich sauce makes this a great variation on the poke craze. Give me enough time and I'll probably try everything on the menu. read more

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I used to get the Kale Caesar Salmon Wrap before they removed it from the menu. Yet they kept the Kale Caesar salad and they still have other wraps, so why is it that they refuse to put the salad inside a tortilla? This baffles me. I know you have all the ingredients! The gentleman with the east coast accent, would it kill you to smile and pretend you care about the customers? read more

Come here almost at least once a week. The ahi poke bowl is pretty darn delicious (I sub out the white rice with quinoa), but at lunch time they usually get slammed. Sometimes they mess up your order and also the food is pretty inconsistent. Dont miss out on the lemon grass curry soup, which is pricey but it's delicious. Here's a little ordering hack...buying 2 fish tacos and 1 order of fries is cheaper than buying the fish and chips combo. I think you might be getting more fish in the taco also. read more

I went on a Saturday @ approx 4 pm and it was empty. Immediately greeted upon entering. 2 employees and 1 in the kitchen. Placed my order to go. They serve wine and beer. Big screen tvs with sports playing. Received my food in a timely manner. Hot & fresh. Delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

Fish District - Poke bowl was delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here during our visit to the area The place got busy fast when we were here for dinner Ordered the salmon and kale bowl,chicken tenders and fries Overall the taste was good. I really enjoyed the salmon and kale bowl. The seasoning with what it appears to be furikake was ingenious. The light sweet ponzu sauce I assume, also mixed very well with the bowl. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Chicken tender, though a kids meal, was quite tasty. Very crispy and moist inside. This place can get busy. So be prepared for some wait time. Overall good food , will be back. read more

This restaurant has been consistently good since they first opened in Bressi Ranch several years ago. I haven't had too many items from their menu but what i have ordered has been so good! My favorite is the Poke Ahí Bowl. It's freshly made and just so good and filling! It comes in two sizes. I've also had their fish & chips plate a few times (also my teens' favorite). The fish is perfectly fried, flaky and flavorful. Oh and let me not forget the fried calamari! I've had some awful, overdone calamari in my lifetime, but here it's pretty good. (On one of my visits I was told by a customer that they have a pretty authentic (and delicious) Shrimp Po'Boy. I'll be trying that next time.) The majority of time I've come to this location it's pretty busy, pre-covid, of course. if you're on the fence about trying this place, don't be because their food is freshly made and really good! read more

Tried this place today with a friend and have to say I like it a lot. Small place with friendly employees. Order at the counter then find a seat. They have a Catch of the day menu on the wall as well as their other offerings on the menu. I had the Salmon plate with battered fries. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the fries were delicious. So crispy but nice and fluffy inside. I had the Ginger/Teriyaki sauce to go with the salmon. It was tasty but my complaint is that it is a very thin sauce not like a glaze. I think that would of made it a 5 star review. Prices were a little high but not too bad for Bressi Ranch. Oh they have some really good local beers on tap as well. If you are in the area give it a try. I think you will like it too. read more

Wow. Even with a broken camera lens, and having eaten one fish taco already, I had to document part of the second because it was that good! Please keep up the great work on quality! Thanks! read more

Fish District - Great fish taco! - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fresh is always good when it comes to seafood and Fish District has quality. Service can sometimes be a little awkward but over all I like the food. read more