I love Shoots Fish & Beer. They have so many tasty options, it's hard for me to choose just one. It also makes me want to go back to try even more food. It's become a place that my husband and I return to, and take our visitors. My mouth is savoring at the thought of the fish and chips. The fish is delicate and the breading is just thick enough and crispy. The fries remind me of when McDonalds fries are at its best, We've tried tacos, which was nice and fresh. The seasoning and sauce were also delicious. I was a huge fan of the tuna in the sampler. There was a spicy option I wasn't a huge fan of. Doesn't have the most private seating but it is part of the Cottages complex. read more

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Stopped by Shootz in Carlsbad and gave their poke bowl and potato taco a try (the taco disappeared before I remembered to take a picture). Overall, I'd give it 3/5 stars. The food was fresh, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed with both outdoor seating and a small indoor dining area. The standout for me was definitely the potato taco. It was flavorful, well-made, and something I'd order again. The poke bowl was decent, but I found myself wishing there was a little more sauce. The ingredients tasted fresh, but the bowl felt a bit underwhelming for the price, especially when it came to portion size. Nothing was bad by any means, and I can see why people enjoy it. I just left feeling like it needed a little more of either the flavor or the quantity to really wow me. Fresh food, nice staff, and a solid casual lunch spot if you're in the area. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This small spot specializes in poke and tacos and a bunch of other interesting, mainly seafood items, which make me want to return. That is always a good sign. The poke here is excellent. The poke sampler gives you three separate pokes (we had to double up on one of the pokes because they ran out of the third). This is a delicious dish. It comes with some very good seaweed salad and a scoop of rather dry rice. But for poke fans, this is a winner. We also tried the taco combo which gives you three separate tacos. We went with fish, shrimp, and potato, and the potato was the clear winner, by far. While we enjoyed all the tacos, and you can tell these use quality ingredients here, they were basically street size. For the price, I cannot recommend the combo. They have many interesting beers on tap and a good selection of unique wines. I have had the Shoots Japanese lager before and it is a good one. I went with a dark Mexican lager this time and loved it. This is primarily an outdoor seating place. Order at the counter and grab a seat. Get the poke. read more

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If you're craving crispy, no-nonsense fish & chips in a laid-back setting, Shoots Fish & Beer delivers. Located in The Cottages on Roosevelt Street in Carlsbad, this spot is part of a charming courtyard setup with first-come, first-served seating and a dog-friendly venue. It's surrounded by a great lineup of food offerings: * Shoots Fish & Beer * Pop Pie * Revolution Roasters * Stella Jean's Ice Cream We'd already been impressed by Pop Pie, so this visit was all about the fish and chips. We ordered the Classic Fish n Chips (fried rockfish, fries, tartar sauce, malt vinegar) for $18, and it was delivered to us in under 10 minutes. Hot, crispy, fresh, and flavorful. Exactly what you want. The fish had a perfect crunch, and the fries were just as good. Simple, fast, and seriously satisfying. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Their food is very good, but it's pretty expensive and small portions. The fish and chips was extremely good. I would deffinately recommend stopping if you want an afternoon bite and a drink! read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

As a vegetarian, I can't really comment on the fish tacos, but we ordered the hurricane-style fries and they were excellent, super unique with the seaweed topping. We also got the hazy IPA and the blonde ale, and both were really good. Service was a bit slow, but it was a weekend and there was a long line, so it made sense. The overall area is really nice too, it's a shared open space with Roosevelt Roasters, Stella, and a Pop Pie, with plenty of tables under the trees. There's a great mix of sun and shade, which makes it a nice place to hang out. read more

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Got the Poke Sample Plate and loved the OG Shoyu!! The Shishito Peppers with Grilled Octopus and Bonito Flakes were sooo good too. They have both outdoor and indoor seating, and it's located at the Carlsbad Cottages. Parking was pretty easy. It does get busy on the weekends, so just be aware. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxing and inviting. I'll definitely be back again. read more

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Okay this place has quickly become one of my new faves in the area and I am not exaggerating!! I had been on the hunt for a solid poke spot and this one totally delivered. I got the poke sampler and the ahi tuna in shoyu literally transported me to Hawaii no joke. It was so fresh and just melted in my mouth. I also tried the poke musubi and oh my gosh it was so good I inhaled it in seconds lol. And the octopus and shishito peppers?? Amazing. The octopus was so tender and the peppers were surprisingly sweet which I loved. Honestly everything we had was a hit. The staff were all super friendly and the service was quick too. You order at the counter and the food comes right out to your table which is so convenient. Plus the outdoor seating is such a vibe especially on a sunny California day. This is definitely my new go to poke spot!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Mmmm... fresh fish tacos, spam musibi sushi and beer on tap. Can you name a better combo? Service is always great and if you are new, they have great recommendations! Love the ample seating. You can sit at the bar, be in the shade on the patio or sit in the sun up front. If the line is long, just wait. It is totally worth it. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - 2 Pescaderos (market catch) and 1 San Miguel ( fried shrimp) tacos - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great little spot! Service was good, staff was friendly and the space was clean and well managed. We tried the spicy albacore with seaweed salad (Excellent) and the taco combo. We liked the pork and pescaderos tacos the best. We would highly recommend this spot! read more

This place never disappoints. Been here several times now. If it's your first time try the sampler platter of either the tacos or poke. The dish is so dry and quality is top notch. Atmosphere is chill. Staff is friendly and helpful. The poke sampler is my favorite. It's good to share with another person. 5/5 masubi roll is good. 4/5 stars Spicy Tuna roll is the best I have had. The flavor of the tuna is not overpowered by any spicy ingredients added to it. 5/5 read more

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The food here is delicious. Our favorites are the Kalua pork tacos and the potato tacos. Hopefully one day we will order something else but for now that's what we order because they are sooo good! Service is always good. We love the patio dining in the courtyard. read more

I ordered fish taco's... they come in three's...The size of street taco's.... They were okay... not a lot of flavor but okay.... It's a cute area... we sat on the patio.... The staff was friendly... she brought out our food... and checked on us... big parking lot.... read more

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Great time overall, but slightly disappointing due to an oversight on ordering the Oysters and not noticing the sweet watermelon juice addition which flipped the oysters on their side, overpowering their natural flavor. The fish N Chips were delicious Great service and the usual mellow vibe. read more

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This is 'our spot'. We always eat here while in Carlsbad. The pokè is delicious, best fish and chips ever, and really cool beer selections. Highly recommend! read more

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Always love Shoots! Either location is great. I do prefer the ambiance and seating here at the Carlsbad one though. Plenty of outdoor seating either shaded or sunny. Good vibes, good service, good people! Always greeted and treated with Aloha. The poke is fresh and delicious. As are the tacos and I'm sure anything else they have. I'm a sucker for good poke and it's hard to change lanes sometimes . If you haven't been here yet...what are you waiting for?! Do it read more

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Loved loved the honey Siricha brussel sprouts! So good! Fish and Chips was excellent as was the poke and ceviche. Very fresh and seasoned perfectly. Lots of fries with the fish and chips! The Cottage area where the restaurant was located was a cute area! Service was great! Gal at the counter gave some great recs and turned on the heater for us as it got chilly. You know the food is good when lots of specials were sold out! Lol. read more

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Shoots is located in Carlsbad Village and shares a common area with Stella Jean's, Revolution Coffee and Pop Pie; it's kind of a cool one stop shop. Shoots slangs up top notch seafood at a reasonable price. The menu is mostly poke, tacos and a few fried odds and ends. Yours truly went with the spicy albacore poke and added fried jalapeño for an extra 50¢ (worth it). 'Twas plentiful, fresh and delicious. Zero regrets. They also have about 15 beers on tap, a few ciders and seltzers and wine. It isn't huge but they have a few indoor tables, a little patio and a bunch of shared seating outside. Good eats, good service, good value and good times. read more

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Shoots is tucked into a cute outdoor food court with open seating and great options! I've been here a few times now and the food does not disappoint! Service was great even when they were busy! read more

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I've yet to have something bad at Shoots. Tacos, bowls, plates, raw, cooked...it's all good. They have a nice selection of adult beverages no matter what you're in the mood for. The patio is a great place to sit and relax. If it's full, there are plenty of other seating options in the complex. The staff is friendly and helps guide you if you have any questions or need some suggestions. They're also friendly if you have some people in your group that wants to bring in one of the delicious pot pies from Pop Pie (as long as you order from Shoots, of course). Go check this place out! read more

The food is always good. I love the fish tacos. They're such a fresh bite of food. Great selection of beer. Convenient Carlsbad Village location. I probably would have given a 5 star review, but the only server working was to distracted with her friend. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food was good. Portion size was definitely smaller than expected. We ordered three different entrées to share and was still not full. Really like the outdoor patio space. The shop is clean with open kitchen, and service was fast and efficient. You order at the counter and then find a table to sit down. Really like the fast casual process. Bathrooms were clean. There's a parking lot behind the restaurant and parking was pretty easy on a weekday. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My wife loves Shoots, so we decided to try out the Carlsbad location after going to the No Kings event. We don't need a monarchy or an oligarchy (rich control everything) so it's important to support small local businesses while letting your voice be heard. Ordered the musubi and the fish n chips(which you can only get at the Carlsbad location). The musubi is my favorite and I don't think I'll be able to eat traditional musubi anymore without comparing it to Shoots' version. My wife loved the skinny fries and the fish was hearty. She already wants to come back again to try the nachos and other menu items. Will probably need to buy her a shirt for the holidays since she is such a fan. They have a lot of cool designs and options. Service was great and they brought our food to the table which was appreciated. There is plenty of outdoor seating and other fun places to try close by. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Fish n Chips - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Loved this place. Definitely recommend the fish and chips but the poke was also delicious. Ceviche was good not great, but the rest of the meal made us want to return next time we're in area. Road our e-bikes. It was easy to sit outside and just relax. read more

Went for food and beer, very poor street tacos (shrimp) $6 each Street taco? Ordered shoots beer on tap for happy hour. Drank half of the beer and found something floating in it. Showed the waiter and the reply was not sure what it was. Did not offer another beer! When the check came they did not charge happy hour price it full cost. Would not return! read more

Stumbled on this while running errands. Decided to get the rockfish sando which has a nice fluffy brioche, two decent chunks of rockfish, and a nice tang. The fish is super crispy and it came out pretty quick. It's a nice little spot nestled amongst a couple other trendy things, which is a nice break from the old Carlsbad village. There's tons of beers in tap so Wilma definitely have to check this out in the future. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Rockfish sando - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Love this little area. Perfect for working remote from getting a coffee in the morning at Revolution Roasters then lunch at Shoots. The Bang Bang Cauliflower is delicious. The Blue Fin Sashimi special was so tender and just melted in your mouth...yum! Ordered my food and went back to my table outside of the coffee shop and they delivered it to me. Relaxed environment with waves of busy times throughout the day. A bit pricey...but what isn't these days ‍ read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Blue Fin Sashimi - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place is super cute. To start off the staff was very nice and welcoming! The food was pretty good, it felt like we paid a lot for what we actually got. We ordered 3 tacos, the pork, fish and shrimp. All were tasty and I would order them again. We also go the lobster roll. This was a bit underwhelming. It is not the big chunks of lobster you expect, but more like a lobster salad. It was good, but would not order it again. We liked the al la carte options for our kid, that was awesome!! All in all I would try this place again, but won't rush back. read more

We thoroughly loved our time at Shoots. You order at the corner at this really cute counter. They have plenty to choose from. Their branding is really appealing. We got the Guava Mint kombucha, bluefin tuna sashimi, spam musubi, fish and chips, poke sampler, grom quesadilla, and fish taco. The girls working there were really sweet. The patio is beautiful and nice to sit at. read more

Shoots Fish & Beer - Guava mint kombucha and bluefin sashimi - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Who's the chef and how can I have a conversation with them? Because the nerve of the food to be that good. Purchasing that crunch wrap felt illegal because of the ways it touched me. But the thing is, I'd let it do it again. And in fact, I did. We ordered another. God damn was it good. Notable mention to the yellowtail taco as well. I won't lie they don't give enough rice for the sampler, but due to Crunchwrap I'll let anything slide. read more

Walk up and order kind of place. They bring you your food by table number but everything else is self serve. Small interior but decent size outdoor patio for seating. Baja fish taco was by far the best thing on the menu. A little pricey for what the place is. read more

Stopped in to this place to have a beer last weekend and was super disappointed with the service. Sat down at the bar and was not greeted or noticed by any of the staff for a while. Then the bar tender (see picture) serviced other customers that had come in way after me as I was sitting there for 10 mins waiting for someone to take my order or greet me... felt like I was not appreciated or welcome as a paying customer. Please look out for the waitress/ bartender in the attached picture, if she's working avoid patronizing this place as you'll get terrible service! I ended up going somewhere else in the village where they appreciate their customers and are excited to service them! read more

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The girls in front are super friendly and attentive but the fish and chips were mediocre. The fish tasted fresh but the batter was soft and soggy. The chips, served underneath the fish, were lukewarm and limp. Bummer, I had a hankering but this felt seriously phoned in. It wasn't cheap and there are far better options around town. read more

Shoots Fish and Beer: A Hidden Gem for Taco Lovers Shoots Fish and Beer was an awesome find. A friend recommended I check out their tacos, and I'm glad I did. They were delicious. I tried the Pescaderos taco and the Pork taco, and they were so good I wanted to buy more. My friend had a beer and said it was great. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor area is particularly charming. It's shaded with picnic tables, creating a relaxed and comfortable dining experience. The prices are comparable to other similar establishments, making it a great option for those looking for quality food without breaking the bank. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a casual hangout with friends, it is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended! read more

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Fantastic light and crispy fish n' chips, and really good tacos. Their house label beers were great too.

Excellent and quick service and the food is fresh and delicious! We ordered the poke nachos and two 3 taco combos! Tried most of the taco options and they were soo good! read more

We came here after visiting the Strawberry Fields and came rather close to closing time. They had lots of space for sitting either on the Shoots deck/patio area and in the Carlsbad Village patio seating. The parking is kind of tricky if it is crowded. I recommend finding street parking and walking. The workers here are super nice and had some good recommendations. We ordered Poke, a sandwich, and some French fries and all of it was really good. We would come back again and enjoyed taking our friends here the first time when they came to visit. read more

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I mean, it's just okay. Not sure why it's rated so high. No shade of course. It's a nice little spot. It's just really pricey for what it is. I'm just gonna say it.... It's poke for white people. I have a friend who quit his job to open a poke truck in LA. He's a cool white dude. I went to support him when it opened. But honestly it was overpriced okay poke. People rave about it but you'll notice WHO raves about it. Not people who've had poke before. This is like my friends poke truck in LA. White owned, friendly, overpriced, okay poke. Congrats. You vacationed often in Hawaii, loved their poke, and thought, "What if we brought this to Carlsbad with SoCal beach vibes.." Handroll was also meh and spam masubi sauce was off. Yay for white people taco night meets white people poke night. Great environment and people though. And my kids loved the fries. Chech out Morning Catch in Oahu or Jus Poke in Redondo Beach for comparison. read more

This was the 1st time our party was disappointed in the raw fish we got in the Cheynes OG. Usually the "go to", soaked in hot sauce, didn't look fresh and was spicier than usual. The Sunset was albacore not fresh either, like it was a few days old, soaked in sauce too. We also tried Rock fish sashimi, probably not a good choice raw. The fish & Chips stole the show & we enjoyed it! $120 was not worth the unpleasant meal. We quickly realized the Oceanside Location is always on point for everything fresh & tasty every time! We will go to that location read more

After hearing rave reviews from friends, I finally visited Shoots and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The food was fantastic--three different tacos, fish and chips, wine, and beer--and a great value for such fresh fish. The relaxed atmosphere is perfectly suited for North County, and the friendly service only added to the experience. read more

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