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Seafood Restaurant in San Marcos, CA  - Fish House Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA

Fish House Vera Cruz

4.7
4.7
291 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
360 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market in San Marcos, CA is part of Old California Restaurant Row. Fish House Vera Cruz is known for its fresh grilled seafood over mesquite charcoal. Offering the largest selection of fresh fish and seafood in North San Diego County. If you live near Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and San Diego area, stop in for our Fresh Fish Market for fresh seafood to grill at home. Our restaurant features multiple Salt Water and Fresh Water fish tanks for a beautiful atmosphere. Check out our full bar and patio for happy hour in San Marcos, CA. We offer private dining and events through our Adobe Room and patio for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events and more in San Marcos, CA. Come stop in and Eat Lots of Fish!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 291 people are saying

Fish House Vera Cruz reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fish House Vera Cruz offers "phenomenal seafood" with standout dishes like lobster, swordfish tacos, and seafood skewers. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "consistent quality," making it a favorite for special occasions. Although the ambiance is casual, the freshness and flavor of the food ensure a memorable dining experience.

291 Reviews
  1. Carrie VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another amazing meal at Fish for Cruz! I ordered the lobster, my husband had the seafood skewer, and we shared the seafood salad—everything was absolutely phenomenal. The lobster was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the skewer had a great mix of fresh, tender seafood. The seafood salad was the perfect light and refreshing complement to our meal. Their selection is always impressive, and the quality never disappoints. Highly recommend for any seafood lover!

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  2. Denise

    San Diego37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I celebrated my birthday with friends here. The food was delicious. The potatoes were a bit dry but good. The Shrimp & Scallop skewers I has were delicious. Our Waitress was excellent. She checked on us often and was very pleasant. Only negative thing was the bathroom could have been cleaner. In the stall I was in it was pretty clean except around and under the garbage can. Wet paper etc under it and on the floor

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  3. Jen VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. We really enjoy going here

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  4. joel

    Orange County20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service Worth a 2hour drive I sure it’s on everybody s plate

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  5. randy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We received fast friendly service. The food came out quickly. It was fresh and delicious.

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  6. Michele

    San Francisco16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was very attentive, accommodating and prompt but the "soup" in which my mussels were cooked was like drinking water. No flavor, even though there was a lot of garlic in the dish. The others really liked their meals (combo kabobs) and the mashed potatoes are always really good.

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  7. Andrea

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, prices seemed reasonable for high quality seafood. Service was impeccable - the waiter was extremely attentive and knowledgeable. The decor/ambiance is not fancy but was pleasant and comfortable which is what we were looking for.

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  8. Loren

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice birthday celebration for Mom with family

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  9. Bruce

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Shared a clam appetizer that was plentiful and delicious. Well worth the price. We both had sea food, wife had snapper and i had the fish tacos. Had to take home since there was no skimping on the entrees. Bread served was some of the best we've had. Our waitress was attentive and very pleasant and was more than happy to accommodate us. All and all, an excellent experience . .

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  10. Julie

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our favorite place for a great seafood meal. We took a friend for his birthday. I always get the Alaskan halibut….. my husband always enjoys a skewer of divine seafood. Our friend enjoyed the Ono. The hot out of the oven sourdough rolls are delicious. Ambiance is old but hey the food is why we go!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Fish House Vera Cruz

360 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078

Additional information

  • Area
    San Marcos
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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