Harbor Fish Cafe has been a landmark restaurant since 1981. We offer relaxing, outdoor dining service overlooking the sea.
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Heard it through the grapevine?
"I had a great time in this restaurant. We loved the wonderful vibes and the meals. The staff are super amiable."
— Rodrigo B.
Explore the Menu
Appetizers
Carlsbad Clam Chowder
Creamy white chowder loaded with clams and served Carlsbad style, "with a kick"
Large $9.99 Small $5.99
Fried Clam Strips
Served with our homemade cocktail and tartar sauces $9.99
Salads
Fried Zucchini
Long thin strips of fresh zucchini, hand dipper in batter & served with zesty ranch $9.99
Shrimp Cocktail
A generous serving of shrimp served with our house cocktail sauce $9.99
Sides and Bites
Grilled Cheese Plate $12.79
Cole Slaw $6.49
French Fries $6.49
Corn Dog $5.99
Grilled Sourdough $1.00
One Piece of Fried Fish $7.99
Dinner Salad
Crisp green salad with tomatoes, cheese and your choice of dressing $12.99
Dressing Choices
Zesty Ranch ~ Louie ~Italian
Fat Free Walnut Raspberry Vinaigrette
Little Minnows
Fish & Fries
Corn Dog & Fries
Shrimp & Fries
Cheese Quesadilla
Macaroni & Cheese
~Includes Small Drink~
Weekday Specials
Monday
Grilled Fish Salad $15.99
Tuesday
~gone fishin'~ CLOSED
Wednesday
Any Grande Fish Taco plate $14.99
Thursday
2 Piece Fish & Chips $16.99
Fish & Chips
This is what we're famous for!
Fresh, mild white fish fillets hand dipped in a light, tasty batter. Served with Sally's original homemade tartar sauce and a pile of fries!
Grilled Fish Salad
Mild white fish served over a bed of romaine with zucchini, tomatoes, cheese and your choice of dressing $17.99
Shrimp Salad
Chilled shrimp served over a bed of romaine with zucchini, tomatoes, cheese and your choice of dressing $12.99
One Piece Fish & Chips $12.99
Two Piece Fish & Chips $19.49
Tacos and Other Plates
Harbor Fish Taco
Our Original Taco! Crafted with cabbage, onion, cilantro, cheese and our homemade tangy white taco sauce
Served with spicy fries $18.99
Choice of grilled or deep fried fish
Carlsbad Fish Taco
Want to add some spice? Crafted with spicy slaw, onion, cilantro, and cheese
Served with spicy fries $18.99
Choice of grilled or deep fried fish
Breaded Shrimp Plate $17.99
Clam Strips Plate $15.99
Jumbo Shrimp $17.99
Surfer Burger
Prime Beef burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion, thousand island and a side of fries $15.49
Grilled onions upon request
Burger without fries $11.49
Harbor Fish Combo $17.99
Clam Strips Combo $15.99
Carlsbad Po'Boy
Fish fillet on a cajun style bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, our homemade tartar and fries $15.49
Garden Burger
This patty is made from organic rice and vegetables (contains wheat & soy)
Crafted with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion and fries $15.99
Grilled onions upon request
We are happy to substitute a small clam chowder, coleslaw, or a fresh green salad instead of fries!
Our History
Sinkin' hooks since '81
After many years of commercial fishing, the McWha Family opened the Harbor Fish Seafood Market in 1967. Doug and his son Carl ran the boat while Sally and daughters Diana and Sue ran the market. It was during that time Sally developed her famous recipes for tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and coleslaw that are still homemade daily. In 1981, Carl opened Harbor Fish Cafe here in Carlsbad in what was a gas station in the 1930's. Since then, Carl has continually offered great seafood with unbeatable ocean views in a fun and casual atmosphere.
We hope you enjoy!
Need Directions?
Address:
3179 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Our Hours:
Open- 11am
Close- Sunset
Closed Tuesdays
Important Parking Info: The lot between Harbor Fish and the Carlsbad State Beach is owned by the city/state.
