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Harbor Fish Cafe

3179 Carlsbad Blvd, Ste B, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2973
760-729-4161
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Ranked #52 of 164 restaurants in Carlsbad
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Columbus, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Try the excellent fish taco. Nothing fancy about this place, but the food is excellent and cheap. The fish and chips are outstanding and the protions are huge.

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

As others have said, the view from one section is great, but you may to wait for one of those tables. Most stuff is fried, but they also have some nice salads. I saw someone getting the shrimp salad and it looked great. Fish is beer battered, which I prefer. Sides is choice of fries, coleslaw, green salad or chowder.... More

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St. Moritz, Switzerland
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162 reviews 162 reviews
58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
244 helpful votes 244 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We enjoyed a relaxed lunch at the Harbor Fish Cafe, a very tasty fish taco and a friendly and attentive wait staff. Very much recommended.

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Cave Creek, Arizona
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3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Location cannot be beat! Overlooking the ocean, you have sounds of waves and the cool ocean breeze wafting through the outdoor dining section.

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Pick this cafe for the view and with a tiny bit of planning you will get the seat you want. With the surf shop next door and the always interesting people watching, my family usually waits barely long enough to finish shopping/watching. Whether you order the fish & chips (my kid's fav) or the grilled fish tacos or only the... More

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Yucaipa, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Great place to eat. Have been many times, the service and food is always good! You can't beat the view or the food. I Highly recommend this place to all, it is a great value and fun place to eat.

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Sacramento, California, United States
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52 reviews 52 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We knew this local hole-in-the-seawall would be busy at normal mealtimes, so we stopped by at about 2 for a late lunch. The covered outdoor patio seating includes great ocean views, but we wanted the sun, so sat in back. We were attended to quickly, and ordered the Wednesday special fried fish tacos, but the food took a LONG time,... More

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Ogden, UT
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30 reviews 30 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

You will be attracted by the location. You will be lucky if you actually sit where you can have a view. You will want the fish and chips. You will be lucky if you decide to order the fish tacos. You will want to see your server. You will be lucky if you see her before your check arrives.

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Banning, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Like the new tables, but I will no longer tip 15-20% for a lack luster dining experience. I do not appreciate food being dumped in front of me and no further service. No refills on cold drinks and if you can catch a server you might get a bit of hot water for your HOT Tea! I should be asked... More

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In the mountains
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We really enjoyed our dinner here, great fish and chips! The prices are also good, and the location is great too! We'll be back!

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