Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"Friendly bar staff in a beautiful setting makes this a top location in San Diego. Cheers with a view. Great appetizer. Local beer. Perfectly made..."

Johan Steven Cifuentes Solano

Zaira Cazares

Natalia Wagner

Ocean Beach Pier Cafe

85/100 (1785 ratings)

Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl

Fish & chips

Lobster Taco Platter

Omelette

Iced Cappuccino with Full Espresso Low-Fat Milk over Ice with Whipped Cream

Fish

Famous Lobster Omelet

Burger

Egg Sandwich w Bacon & Cottage Fries w Salsa

Ultimate Nachos

Coleslaw and Clam Chowder

Pancake Breakfast

Ultimate Nacho Supreme as Seen on TV

Pier Fries with Shredded Beef

Delectable Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was so fun to visit this cafe on the pier for breakfast. Beautiful little cafe, Great food and prices, and great view! Also nice little gift shop...."

Rohini

"Can't get much farther west. Have to admit i've never stopped by for anything other than a cup of coffee, but what a great place to relax, read the..."

Aopagary

"Lobster Tacos. The lobster tacos are great! Nice flavor in the..."

Sara Billey

"We are travelling and are from the East Coast of Canada. If you want friendly casual good food this us a great place. We watched the sun set while..."

Paul Burbidge

"Shhhhh!. This place is wonderful. We used to live in SAN. We ate at this place every other week for 2 years. Now that I live elsewhere its a must..."

Dan Davis

"Sea Lions and Nachos. I used to live in Ocean Beach (OB to the initiated) and didn't cook much because we could easily walk to 20 cheap dining..."

Tammy Waite

"So fun sitting over the waves. Yummy fish tacos for lunch. Love the mango pancakes or machaca for breakfast. Don't miss this local's..."

Jendust

"The seafood was tasty and the tortillas were fresh. I had wondered why they had doubled up on the tortillas, and then I realized that two tortillas..."

Clara

"The first place that I visited on my trip to San Diego was this cafe. My lunch was amazing and the service was excellent. Ruth even helped me and my..."

Mell Gray

"Awesome place with great and very nice staff! Absolutely relaxing summer time vibes even during November 🤩. If you like fresh seafood or flavors..."

Karolina N

"Delicious food, excellent and friendly service, right on Ocean Beach pier. We love visiting when in town and look forward to next..."

Lisa Paoni

"Such a great little place to eat and get a view of the beach! Bf and I were celebrating our 5th year anniversary! We both enjoyed this Cafe. Bf said..."

Marquis “‫יהלומית‬‎” Crumpton

"Cute Cafe out on Ocean Beach Pier. Food was pretty good. I had breakfast burrito and it was huge, hot sauce was really good and hit the spot. Loved..."

B T

"We shared the fish and chips and Clam Chowder bread bowl, both ended being the best we had ever had! As you can see by the picture, there are 3..."

Shane Moore

"The person behind the kitchen kindly greet. The server come she was slightly rude at first. I ordered fish and chips. The fish had thin crust, is..."

Experiance ForEver

"The restaurant is built on the pier and is well deep inside the water. It feels as if you are sitting in middle of the ocean and having your food...."

manik sikka

"Had the clam chowder bread bowl for an early lunch and my partner had the fisherman's breakfast special. They were both very good with good portion..."

Troy Wilkinson

"FANTASTIC, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If you are looking for the trendy SO CAL dining experience pop culture raves about with creative cuisine this place is..."

John Kusmierz

"We've been here a few times now. Quite frankly you get a lot of food for the price you pay. The food is definitely good and worth coming back for...."

Metallic Mook

"Great local spot! Highly recommended right on the pier. Nothing fancy just good food made fresh to order. Definitely try the lobster omelet, so..."

Margie Garcia

"Really nice place many options for dish burgers sea foods coffee and pancakes etc..it's really good and friendly staff always smiling. Reasonable..."

Serkan Otsuz

"Absolutely fabulous. Super cute. They fish and chips were so different. The fish tasted like it was dipped in hush puppie batter and fried. Never had..."

Candy Dread

"The fish and chips is the best I've had in San Diego so far. Portions are huge. The fresh cut fries are fantastic, and the fish batter is like a..."

David M

"Lobster taco was great. Prices are good. Pet friendly also so our big guy got to enjoy being outside with us also and got to walk the..."

Vanessa Troupe

"Came here for breakfast and its located on the Ocean Beach Pier which is nice because you get a nice view of the water. Its a small cafe with some..."

Trey

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine

"Very high quality seafood restaurant. Service is impeccable. The food is perfectly prepared and delicious. For example, we had the mussels starter,..."

Russ Schnapp

"Classy joint in the heart of downtown. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great menu. I had the New York steak, which was very tasty. My wife was very..."

Mark Burns

"I haven’t been here yet for dinner, but I hope I have time while I’m in town. I did however really enjoy myself during happy hour for some..."

Jason Hay

"Upmarket seafood in Gaslamp. Great HHour 5-7 with $1 oysters and other specials like shrimp scampi and mussels. Also good prices on well cocktails..."

Patricia V Waldron

"The lobster bisque and artisan freshly baked bread were 😋 DELICIOUS. Loved the elegant, upscale yet relaxed vibe and the very warm welcome and..."

Maria D.

"Phenomenal! Attentive service and amazing food, right in the heart of the Gaslamp. We had the scallops and the lobster risotto and both were..."

Alexi McGregor

"Love their happy hour $1 oysters they are do..."

Teeka Lee

"The food was quite excellent. The wine was unremarkable - a very common supermarket wine at 3 x the price. Why can't restaurants bring you something..."

Jeremy Hopwood

"Heartwarming welcome. Excellent service from Amanda. We had a dry martini to accompany our meal and it was really excellent. We were served an..."

Nagie artist painter

"Best meal I've ever had!! I've never been a fish lover, but after moving to San Diego from Chicago I made it my goal to give fish and sea food..."

Angela Noble

"Great seafood. Go here. Phil was an excellent server. I had ahi tuna with sesame, it was perfect. Served with a ginger salad, perfect. The fried..."

Sean Witzling

"Five stars even though this isn't my jam. The good, wait staff are amazing. I ordered the NY strip - cooked exactly how I like it. Food was really..."

Big Jim

"This was not just a wonderful dinner but a true dining experience! Our waiter, David, was phenomenal and met our every request, which is no small..."

Deanna Bernsen

"Fresh seafood, great presentation, good location in the gas..."

Ray Ewing

"My circumstances were quite complex but the managers worked with me so that I was able to acquire the food to take to my mom who has dementia. The..."

elysian muse

Mariscos El Pulpo

85/100 (2322 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent service and staff is very helpful with suggestions too. The taste is amazing and the mixed drinks are top notch. I would give 10 stars but..."

Bola Grande

"The service was not the best on my visit the poor waitress was also the server and bartender. She deserves a raise she was handling the bar end on..."

Elizabeth Martinez

"Good mexican style sea food, i like molcajete and pulpo enchilado taco. Churros are good as well. Service can be better, for some reason they always..."

Ad Per

"Great food needs a little bit of better customer service, but great experience and maybe an emergency exit for the outdoor setting area Just a..."

Mayra Zuniga

"A place to eat good seafood, drink a cold michelada and listen to some cumbias. I had the shrimp and chorizo not to spicy with a nice flavor bit the..."

Descendencia De Rancho

"Amazing! So good o had to finish everything. Shrimp Ceviche tostada was..."

Chuong Dang

"Beyond amazing ceviche and great customer..."

calie renee

"Surf and turf burrito was amazing hot and white sauce was excellent. Wait staff professional definitely worth..."

Erik Inzunza

"Great spot to have some beer and tacos. The shrimp was very tasty and wasn't overcooked and they make good..."

Taylor Sutterfield

"Delicious delicious delicious. Everything about this place was..."

LETICIA MURPHY

"We had excellent service, excellent food, and an overall memorable experience. I hope you came for seafood, because that about all you're going to..."

Jesse Thien

"Place is Goood! Will definitely be coming here..."

Brenda Narez

"The shrimp stuffed Chile's were..."

Monique Landeros

"The food here is delicious. I had the El Gobernador taco and it was flavorful, the shrimp was cooked very well. The server was attentive, as well as..."

B Herrera

"Nice and fast service! All staff here are friendly. Great quality food. I enjoyed the cocktails, variety of tacos, and the oysters were on par. Also,..."

LizaH

"The food here is great and the price is reasonable. I think that the quality requires a little more money to be paid, so we pay it. The negative of..."

Joshua Johnson

Two Paddles Fish & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"It was so great finding this place after they left Encinitas! We went for breakfast and loved it!! The family is awesome and we felt right at home!..."

Bonnie Carnow

"Kind of a rustic no thrills kind of place off the main road, but the food is AMAZING!!! And they give you plenty of food!!! The Seafood was fresh and..."

Joseph Chandler

"I thought this place was great! We stopped in for something different, and were rewarded with excellent quality fresh fish at a reasonable price. We..."

Allison Helm

"Lobster bacon mac and cheese and the garlic butter mahi mahi were amazing! Excellent service, large portions, and friendly staff. Definitely will be..."

K Lei Mejia

"Friendly staff, awesome food at a reasonable price & convenient location! I'll definitely be..."

Scott Teerlink

"Everything here is great, the fish and chips, and the ceviche are..."

Jericho Anderson

"Perfect breakfast! Carol loved the Eggs Benedict! ... and dog friendly. Very pleasant..."

Herb Meiberger

"Freaking amazing fish tacos and ceviche! Will be back again and..."

Kevin Merrell

"My second visit here and was equally pleased with the food, service and atmosphere. I had the Wednesday happy hour specials of a dozen oysters on the..."

ERIC TAYLOR

"I’ve been there a couple of time and often order online to have it delivered to my place. It has never disappointed me. I always get the salmon..."

Brenda B

"Checked out this place for the first time yesterday. Had their Wed happy hour which was dollar oysters and they were delicious. I also had the fried..."

S P

"Newish Mexican restaurant in Hillcrest. They have multiple food specials through out the week including taco Tuesday, wing Wednesday, and fried fish..."

Jeff L

"Yummy. I got take out from here via Uber eats and the food was delicious. Great and so fresh homemade chips, Mahi poke, and..."

Kate N

"Okay so I found this place on Groupon decided to go fish was very good onion rings were awesome clam chowder was awful worst I've ever had service..."

Phyllis Smith

"The best hollandaise sauce I’ve had yet! Their selection is nice and simple and their prices are fair. They have me the wrong order but corrected..."

aaron gonzales

"Good fish! Counter order your spot, casual but delicious. Has a small but good selection of beers. Fish is well cooked and tasty. Several options for..."

Gauen Rhys Alexander

"I had fish & chips lunch special. It was excellent. Biting into the fish some moisture was released which means the fish was fresh and the fries were..."

Andy Simpson

"Came here on a Monday for the 2 for 1 margaritas. They were outstanding, as was the meal we had following the drinks. The scallops were cooked to..."

Austin Byrd

"This place was great ! The selection of seafood plates are awesome, quite a variety. It has a comfortable atmosphere and the service was good too...."

David Sherman

"Everything was so good! We got the ceviche, the shrimp sandwich, and the shrimp and chips. The cocktail sauce was the absolute best I've ever had!..."

Amber Riggins

"If you’re not already going to Two Paddles for all your seafood cravings, now you knowww!!! This eatery is THE BEST! Prices, portions, and people..."

Lauren Walsh

"Great fish tacos and lots of options to choose from. Oysters were really fresh tasting and delicious. Modelo on tap for some micheladas to really..."

SPENCERWASHERE

"I happened on this place by chance. I had the daily special, a lobster melt, which was very good. I spent my meal discussing cooking with the..."

Joe Leonard

Pete's Seafood And Sandwich

85/100 (2005 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"At Last !A wonderful lobster roll in the San Diego area ! We have tried so many places since Bite of Boston closed, and have always been..."

Adya Kumar

"I first heard of Pete's Seafood and Sandwich through several of my facebook food groups. This restaurant opened late last year in North Park with..."

Lynn Le

"The best lobster roll I have had outside Maine. Large chunks of lobster with a spare use of mayo on a toasted roll. The decor is non descript but..."

Toombstone1

"Nice little place 👌 great food and friendly service. Loved the deep-fried mushrooms. Lobster roll and onion rings were delicious! It was very hard..."

Mrs Rvzu

"This is an amazing restaurant! When we walked in we were promptly greeted by Pete himself who took our order and is such a friendly guy. We ordered..."

Clayton Barlow

"Me and my boyfriend enjoyed the food and service so much! We ordered the Fish and Chips which was hot, delicious and fresh. The portions are also..."

Jennifer Rodriguez

"As a New Englander who just recently moved to San Diego, this place hit the spot for true NE lobster rolls and fried fish. The hot & buttered lobster..."

Tyler Corey

"Service was great. Even though you pay at the counter, the staff still checked on us multiple times. The warm lobster roll is great and adequately..."

juan estrada

"Having lived in Maine for 6 years, I'm a bit of snob when it comes to quality seafood in Southern California. This place was a pleasant surprise. We..."

Oscar Cancio

"Great seafood in humble surroundings. The lobster rolls were amazing; the fried clams delectable. My go-to place for comfort seafood. Highly..."

Jack Gadzala

"We enjoyed the Cold and Warm lobster roll and they were both absolutely delectable. We also ordered the onion rings and they were the perfect onion,..."

Calvin Guzman

"Coleslaw just perfect, and the onion rings are just right light on the batter. Clam chowder is delicious , plus there fry shrimps are the way the it..."

Gerard Duran

"The portions and the selections here were satisfying, I loved the way the fish was fried, the pulled pork was huge and so was the fish sandwich...."

Joseph Hawthorne

"Not only was the food fresh and delicious, but the staff was welcoming and attentive. I am so glad we tried it and we will certainly come back! I..."

Meghan McDowell

"Definitely good reasonable seafood , no parking though, I chose the fish and shrimp, with clam chowder, good for two..."

Robert Murray

"I only ended up having a bowl of chowder and a glass of sparkling here because I had a late lunch. This is one of the best chowders, I have ever had..."

K S (Kat)

"Lobster rolls, Fish n Chips are so delicious. So much more I need to try. Service is amazing and super friendly. The beers are great too. Definitely..."

o-ski love

"We ordered the fried clam strips and fish and chips. Was fast, fresh, and hot! Will be back for..."

Shaun Blouin

"I love this place. I took my mom to lunch today and we both had shrimp, fires and colsaw. The food excellent, fast service and Pete is there serving..."

Rica

"Delicious sea food! I had the shrimp plate, the shrimp were fried perfectly. The clam chowder was excellent. My boyfriend got the buffalo wings and..."

Christina De La Pena

"Coleslaw just the way it should be, and the onion rings are just right light on the batter. Fried calamari is perfect, plus there clam chowder is..."

Vincent Mendiola (Tentee)

"This place is legit. I've tried the lobster roll, fried fish, fried shrimp, and onion rings. Lobster roll - I got it hot on a buttery bun. It had..."

Carlo Martinez

Pokirrito

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great new concept but the prices are high. Granted my poke bowl was delicious, it would have tasted better if I only paid around 10 bucks. For a..."

Todd Clemmons

"As far as fusion dishes go this was pretty great! We got two options : the salmon and the original. The nori wasn't salty and while the sushi rice..."

Duke

"This place is awesome. My husband and I got a poke bowl and a pokirrito. It's kind of expensive but I feel that their fish and ingredients are..."

Dianasaurus

"If wasn't for such difficult parking, I'd come here more often. Anyone that loves poke and sushi but wants a hearty meal, this is your place. Good..."

E Sap

"Thought this was a cool new idea for sushi and it tasted great! Tried poke and sushi burrito and both were delicious and..."

Rose Santos

"Raw fish in a burrito seems a bit weird when you first think about it, but when you wrap a bunch of tasty poke into a burrito with seaweed instead of..."

Joe Connector Kennedy

"Oh now this is a very unique and delicious places to eat at. You can get a huge sushi burrito or a poke bowl, all of which you can build yourself or..."

Eric Horn

"Happily surprised at amazing eats! You gotta check it out. Try Kauai Sands or Poipu......"

sdpaddler sports

"Worth the time you wait in line, this place has brought what you'd expect from a trendy sushi restaurant to a quick and easy eatery, awesome!! Stop..."

Cesar Sosa

"This place is amazing. I’m surprised it took me so long to finally come here. Parking is horrendous, but it is so, so worth it! The fish was super..."

Taylor Draper

"This poke is fresh, tasty, well priced, and beautiful. I can't ask for..."

Patrick Utz

"Everything is amazing. You can't go wrong with the Pokirrito Classic or any of the bowls. The poke is fresh and..."

Derek Escalante

"Great, fresh ingredients. A hip atmosphere to eat. I tried the seasonal udon. It came in a gigantic..."

Betty Trinh

"The food is great, and the wait is decent. However the parking in this Plaza is a little outrageous. And the price is up..."

Andrew Kim

"Good food for reasonable price. Just the poke is overpriced in my..."

JC

"It is everything I've ever wanted from sushi. I don't eat raw fish so it's great that they have other..."

Samantha Devenport

"They lunched new Food UDON NABE gosh tasty to the last drop of the..."

YuAndy Feng

Poki One N Half

85/100 (1366 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"By far, they have the best poke sauces and food quality. I was also impressed that the employees cared about keeping the fish at a safe temperature...."

Taylor Stroy

"I've been here about 5 times now and I enjoy my experience here each time. Ton of poke for 11 bucks and avocado and crab meat is NOT Extra! These..."

Robert Hughes

"Literally a healthier version of Chipotle but Poki instead. Great vibe! Great style! They just need more seats and if the had that bar seating area..."

SalvadorAble Sandoval

"This was our first time here and this was so delicious! Highly recommend to..."

Traci Klein Shoemaker

"this place is so fresh! Literally a bowlful of tuna salmon yellowtail and all the Fixin's for 10..."

Crystal Cassidy

"This place is beyond good! It's so good and affordable that I ordered a second meal to take home with..."

Daniel Lazarus

"Yummy. A bowl of sushi roll! The fish was fresh and we will be back for..."

Mike Emery

"Super fresh, healthy and delicious! Best poki in San Diego. Lots of choices and toppings. We drive 20+ mins just to eat here and gladly do so, but,..."

Mar CB

"I love the place. It's so casual and seafood always so..."

Laura Diaz-Kim

"Amazing! Pick what you want in it! . I am allergic to raw onions so it is great to order without that. Fresh fish. Great prices. I eat there about..."

Kris Hanson Rinear

"Good Food, great service, I am so full! Wow, great people and good customer service. They are not even open to the public yet, but we were invited..."

Rex Dumon Afan

"This has to be THE best Poke bowl place in San Diego. yeah, it's a chain. But the price to poke ratio is great. And they don't charge extra for..."

E. C.

"This is my go to poke place as it’s close to my work. I like that they have many protein options. Also, they have so many toppings to choose from..."

Bonnie Ye

"I love this place so much. I order a poke here each week and recommend this place to all my friends. But. That's why I was really unhappy surprised..."

Margarita Severnaia

"This was my first time visiting this poke place. The large scoop of avocado was a pleasant surprise, but it was definitely spoiled, it tasted rotten..."

Jaylane Nunez

"I ordered two medium bowls $12 each. Each bowl had 3 scoops of beautiful pink salmon and red tuna (there were other meats available). - Fast & nice..."

Kamran Bigdely

"Gotta give this place the full rating because everything is solid here. Nice, fresh food, great choice of ingredients, clean, modern interior and..."

Anatoly Petkov

"Was here on July 13, 2017 at around 20:30 with 3 of my friends. One of us ordered a poke burrito, while the rest of us ordered the Large bowl. I am..."

nn viekie

"The price for a small bowl is now $15.95 but maybe it's one of the healthiest and good tasting meals..."

Steve L

"I love their bowls, it's always good quality ingredients and I'm a fan of them. But today I tried for the first time their vanilla ice cream..."

Tavo Alvarez

"Used to come here all the time in college. Great poke spot and their portions are huge! The workers are friendly and the poke tastes great. I’d..."

Brandon Leuangpaseuth

"This was the first poke place I tried and I have gone to others since, none are as good as poki one n half. Three sizes, several protein options, get..."

Scott Surface

"My number 1 Poki stop is none other than Poki One N Half! Yup, I choose you and as always I can't afford to eat here every day. The first time I..."

Patrick and Nathalie Goldie

"My first time here and I have to say that I really enjoyed their Poki Bowls. I do like they don't just have rice as an option for their poki bowls..."

Samantha Woo

"Really good deal, get the large with 4 fish. I’ve tried the following and listed them in order of how tasty they are: - Salmon - Albacore - Spicy..."

Sarah

"First time eating here and it was super yumm. The staff was really friendly. I will definitely be coming back here again. The fish was really yummy..."

Laura Ocegueda

"Love it! Got the large, spicy, two scoops of tuna one salmon, one scallop, extra rice (free) two scoops of crab (imitation) but also (free). Fresh,..."

Carl O'Neil

Downtown Fish Joint

"Love their Salmon Tacos and the regular fish tacos. I go here regularly and they have a great coleslaw. The Clam Chowder and fish and chips are also..."

Shelley Redman

"Love the sword fish tacos yummy for my tummy, you must go if you visit San Diego..."

Diego Vasquez

"Roll it. More than a hole in the wall but that was my first impression. Grab a seat outside on a nice day but be forewarned about interesting..."

Loux

"No frills place with delicious fish tacos. I got the two taco platter. Right near light rail in the gas lamp district. Nice staff. Patio and indoor..."

Benjamin White

"Was downtown and discovered this little gem on my trip to SD. Their fish tacos are amazing! I just got the 2 fries tacos with waffle fries and boy..."

Bruce Mao

"The 1/2 catfish plate special is a really great value. With a drink the whole thing was less than 10 bucks. (Without its a little over 7 with tax)..."

Ian Joseph Hilton

"Really good fish tacos, I highly recommend them. Place was surprisingly empty, but the food is good for a decent..."

Jonathan Cole

"Very fresh and crisp. Love the quick service and it was out of the fryer immediately! Tasty..."

Laura Harding

"Great service, delicious food. This is a kids menu fish and chips- i couldnt help myself and bit into the center piece of fish (sorry!). Great..."

Anastasia Wilson

"We shared the halibut tacos (about 5$ each) and the fish & chips (about 13$), both very delicious! Friendly staff & no..."

Sara Brodeur

"Delicious fish tacos made when ordered. Plain deco atmosphere but excellent..."

Eric Wood

"Delicious!! Cheap and delicious Mexican seafood. Highly recommend the salmon tacos. Very respectable portion sizes and perfectly cooked. The house..."

Kyle McKee

"My first time going here and I wasn't disappointed. Only thing I didnt like was the tortillas were soggy. I had the halibut tacos and my husband had..."

Marketa Jackson

Fishmonger's Market & Seafood Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The food was wonderful, as was the wine. But what REALLY made Fishmonger's Market good in my opinion was the people. From walking in, we were greeted..."

Francis French

"Outstanding service and the food was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wishing to have a gourmet meal in a upscale..."

Sherrie Hill

"Really enjoyed this place. The food was excellent - we want to try all the crudo! Staff was great and friendly. Highly recommend this..."

Allison Helm

"Great food, reasonably priced. Wonderful owner & staff. I highly recommend this..."

Jeri Jones

"Knowlegable, friendly, helpful staff assists in selecting the finest seafood in San Diego. Dine in or take it home and grill yourself. Super high..."

Earl Henderson

"We were there opening night! Excellent food and service. The staff was so wonderful as well. Try the stuffed Calimari as an entree and the cuttlefish..."

Allene Sammons

"Food - outstanding Service - outstanding Owners - outstanding. Good eat Blackend Redfish TODAY or you will regret it! I have eaten a lot of food in..."

Dick Hassenger

"yummy in my tummy the chwder was great and the tuna melt is to die for best sammich in san..."

Titus McKitterz

"Had a wonderful lunch here today! The fish chowder was a perfect cure for my cold and my sore throat, with deep flavors that really resonated. The..."

Paula Tupper

"Delicious food excellent service.. I would certainly recommend it to all my friends and..."

Amy Munoz Barron

"The place is spacious, great ambience, attentive waiter and the food was..."

Ro Zee

"Ahi pokey was to die for❤️ !!! Great atmosphere, food and service ... can’t wait to go back..."

Karen Cunningham Fischer

"Fishmonger’s Market did a great job utilizing a shared building with 57 degrees. The outdoor patio offers fresh air and fire to keep warm on chilly..."

Yadira Galindo

"Hands down best seafood restaurant in San Diego!!!! Frankie The Bull is the head chef and this place is also a..."

James Hickey

"great food... reasonably priced... free parking... the roasted oysters and lobster mac are off the..."

chefstud

"We have only been here once but will absolutely be returning. I've gotta say... The service was great, the wine was good and priced Right! We had..."

Dara Rexroad

"We just had our first visit for a couple glasses of wine and three amazing crudo dishes... So fresh, beautifully prepared and delicious. We were..."

Gene Kindred

"Food was delicious and nicely portioned though slightly overpriced for the size. Ahi poke was extremely good and fresh. Ok but slightly overpriced..."

Michael Campbell

"What a great find! Fresh seafood, friendly people, beautiful decor. David was so great and introduced us to crudo we never would have thought to..."

Abbie Watson

"Visiting from out of town. The owner and staff were warm, wine was perfect, and food was amazing. We took the suggestions of the the waiter and..."

Brandi Young

"Ended up here on a whim and man oh man am I glad we did!! Service and Food were AMAZING!! 1000% recommend the baked oysters. I don't care for raw..."

Alicia

"Had a great time. Joey, bartender, kept things going and had excellent recommendations. Had grilled octopus, very good, and clams with kennel..."

C8 Taken

"5 🌟 deserved not only for the way they prep and serve their unique crudos but for how they make it a personal experience for their patron. From..."

Sam Soloman

"Excellent fish unusual Crudo. Fishmonger shares the space with Degree 67. Fishmonger's space is modern and very comfortable. The owner is a former..."

Jon Edelman

"Not your typical fish restaurant. The Crudo was sashimi without soy sauce or wasabi, but with their variation on toppings, e.g. smoked salmon with a..."

Susan soliman

"Delicious! Staff was welcoming. Service was prompt. Food was outstanding! I had the salmon and my husband the cioppino so so..."

Jojari Cannon

"I am so happy we found Fishmonger's! The food was so fresh and delicious! Everything we ordered was amazing. I can't wait to go..."

Sharon Strich

"Fantastic lunch. Full of flavor! Best tasting seared ahi in CA. Worth the drive in from..."

S M

"They have some of the best lookin fish at the best prices i have seen in years!!! That indian candy is like crack im definitely addicted! Thanks..."

joe Kukel

"Great food! Great atmosphere. The staff and servers were very..."

bonita woods

Ironside Fish & Oyster

84/100 (10748 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you’re looking for an intimate ambiance + fresh oysters 🦪🤍 Loved the dining space and little attention to details. Their bar has a..."

Vivien Shi

"Right in the center of Little Italy in San Diego. The food was good with a great selection of seafood. The portion size is on the smaller size so it..."

Wesley Lo (Sweetnlo)

"We had the best time! Saw the most beautiful drink being made and asked our bartender and he was kind enough to make them for us and tell us all..."

Tiffany Klopp

"This place rocks! Beautifully cleaned ultra fresh oysters,clam chowder better than the stuff you could get back in the day on fisherman's wharf,crab..."

Ron

"Rarities are hard to find, but this gem of a neighborhood eatery was not just found, but delighted in. $1 oysters did not disappoint. Clam chowder..."

David Stuart

"Recently dined at Ironsides Fish & Oyster which is located in Little Italy. Great atmosphere and decor as you can see in the photos. Excellent..."

Michael R

"Definitely a cool vibe for the interior. Had some kumiai oysters and the steamed clams, which were excellent all around. People with me had the..."

Christopher Albers

"This is such a cool stop, you can look at the decor forever. The tables were quite small and it was hard to fit everything, I may have dropped my..."

Rachel Iverson

"Chef selection of oysters from Canada to Baja California, were fresh and delicious. Grilled polpo alla plancia tasted good with unctuous butternut..."

Aaron Grant III GRE_Group_Broker

"Great quality seafood and service! Perfect for sharing and ordering family style! Everything we ordered was incredible! The place is also great for..."

Ana Tapia

"Very busy place! Cheap oysters at happy hour and good drinks. If you are roaming around looking for a busy place to hang out, check this one out...."

Jeramie OK

"With the help of Chef Jason Mcleod who once held 2 Michelin stars from RIA in Chicago’s 5-star Elysian Hotel emerged Ironside but after his..."

Tawny Valdez

"Food was very good and it was a beautiful San Diego day to sit outside and enjoy but minus a star for the unnecessary 4% "service charge" (yes it is..."

L p

"amazing happy hour oyster deal. Great atmosphere and interior design. comfort of the chairs and tables leaves a bit to be desired though. clam..."

Vincent Tan

"You could tell the moment you walked in this place served up some fresh seafood. We were not disappointed. The oysters were fantastic, lobster roll -..."

Christian Carlucci

"I had great time at Ironside with my mom and daughter. We ordered oyster, shrimp, fish, and Clam chowder. These are all delicious. The service was..."

Lan O

"Octopus was delicious, bread was delicious, and the happy hour oysters were glorious. Service is great there and also the management team! We..."

Yi

"Amazing food, really cool ambiance and awesome staff! Strongly recommended! Loved our salad (the best salad for me in a long while) and the octopus!..."

Y. R.

Rubio's Coastal Grill

"If you haven't been to Rubio's for their fish tacos, you're really missing out. They are my favorite fish tacos I've ever had. Inexpensive (specially..."

Aaron Atkinson

"05/29/2022 I tried this location and enjoyed the same great food and service. Located in a strip with CVS and other restaurants. Beautiful location..."

Undercover Astrology

"Tuesday $2 fish taco is a must for everyone! Bomb! The mahi mahi burrito is bomb! I go there a lot! Will try the langostino lobster taco..."

T P

"Fantastic customer service and great fish tacos. Thank you..."

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"Food is good in a pinch. The good tasting stuff is not the healthiest. The healthier offerings don't taste as good. Service is as expected. Good..."

Ron Bermudez

"The workers were kind and hospitable and the food was..."

M H Hekman

"Great spot for quick tacos. Great value on their taco Tuesday lunch special - 1 loaded taco served with chips, refried beans and of course, salsa..."

Kaushik Raj

"Our family eats at Rubios frequently, and have probably tried 10 or 15 different locations both locally and on various road trips. This location is..."

Megan Bryden

"Great tacos, consistent quality! Check out the specials on the chalkboard as you enter. I personally think the quality of this Rubio's is better than..."

Elli Novatcheva

"I like this salmon burrito..so..."

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Parma Cucina Italiana

84/100 (2591 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Mid-range

"Great quaint authentic Italian food.Husband and I in town for convention and based on reviews decided to give this restaurant a try. Did..."

Naina Singh

"The restaurant is really cosy and has a pleasant atmosphere. Their lasagne was so good. Staff is really attentive. Definitely will come back when in..."

Ekramul Hasan

"Service was spot on, ask for Jonathan. I threw them a curve with some special requests and the food still came out perfect. I had the spaghettini and..."

DH

"Loved it! Loved it. Loved it!Small intimate place bustling with activity. Didn't need a reservation but I'm sure reservations are the..."

Party Of Two

"Nice little restaurant not far from little Italy and down town. The lasagna was amazing and so was the brasato con polenta. Real authentic Italian..."

Leo Fiuggi

"Excellent find! Small intimate setting with homemade Italian fare. The home made pasta was terrific as was the polenta. Very authentic and..."

Shoktn5mom

"During a spontaneous visit to San Diego we were looking for any good restaurants when we stumbled upon Parma Cucina Italiana due to its good reviews..."

Jan Götze

"Such a charming spot. We were visiting and accidentally stumbled upon this place. Once you come here, you are family. We had a phenomenal time with..."

Jessica Marie Gutierrez Guzman

"Food was delicious and service was excellent. I had their squid ink pasta, which was their special of the day, and octopus salad. Everyone was super..."

Keith Y.

"The best Italian food I've ever had in my life. Took my girlfriend there for a little date night on our San Deigo vacation and needless to say, we..."

Juneaubear

"Amazing ❣️ We went without reservation around 610 ish on a Tuesday, and it was pretty relaxed. It had a cozy atmosphere. The food was amazing--..."

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"Amazing! Lasagna, Penne all’ arrabbiata, and pappardelle was on point. Great authentic Italian cuisine. Photos don’t do justice. We’d..."

You Are Blessed!

"This is my third visit to Parma Cucina Italiana, and I can confidently say that I'll be back again and again. The food is incredibly delicious...."

Mofo m

"Incredible authentic Italian pasta! Wow, if you want delicious handmade pasta that melts in your mouth, this is THE place to go. I ordered the..."

Hannah McBride

"Pesto Linguine Shrimp Scampi fresh pasta and large shrimp. Flavor was not overpowering yet proper sauce thick texture. Sea bass special plentiful..."

H. Yee

"This is the third time I visit Parma Cucina Italiana and I definitely will be back again, again and again. The food is beyond delicious. Roberta, the..."

Hiran Perez Torres

"This lasagna was out of this world!!! Creamy and delicious and flavorful and Oh My Goodness!!! I ordered it last week and had to have it again and it..."

Victoria Mikolay

"This place offers incredible authentic Italian pasta! If you're craving delicious handmade pasta that melts in your mouth, this is the spot to visit...."

Lauren Sanders

"Indulge in the authenticity of Italian pasta at its finest! This place is a culinary gem, offering mouthwatering handmade pasta that simply melts in..."

Danela D

"This is our favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. The food is excellent, the service is great and the wine selection is very nice. I don’t..."

Ian MacLeod

"The best meal we had while in San Diego! So fresh, high quality, and delicious. Service was amazing. Cannot stop thinking about this..."

Riss

"The restaurant staff were very helpful and considerate of what they suggested for dining. My server, babarbra, was very courteous and make sure..."

Isaiah Carey

"Don’t let the exterior fool you - this place is a GEM. The best lasagna I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Perfect date spot. Great wine selection. I..."

Caleb Binkley

"While so many small local owned restaurants were lost to COVID, Parma had never lost it's charm and appeal. While the original owners have moved back..."

Hank Blum

Bay Park Fish Company

84/100 (4282 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"This place has always been really good. I’ve had their fresh sushi rolls, amazing cod, and some great tacos. My most recent visit I took advantage..."

Zach

"Absolutely amazing! Stopped in for the $1 oysters for their Thursday special and was blown away by everything we ordered. Ended up having sharing 1..."

Ernie B

"Good good. Good service. Nice vibe. Horrible parking situation. While not their fault, it sucks having to circle around the block several times..."

Lynette Scott

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! We found this gem online and it’s clearly a local favorite… and for good reason. Nice but still casual..."

Jennifer Reilly

"Had a great dinner on this place, highly recommend taking both ahi tuna poke and sushi tower (my favorite). They also have a cozy deck with heater..."

Fábio Pongelupe

"Bay Park Fish Company is a great local restaurant. I find it to be a great alternative to Luce next-door. It’s definitely more of a quiet..."

Alex Melendez

"I was visiting San Diego this weekend. My friend and I were looking for places to eat. We walked past this place looked at the menu and decided to..."

Karen P. Levy

"Great local seafood joint. Excellent entrees. (Had the salmon beurre blanc. 👍👍😋). Local beers on tap. Great service. Only negative is..."

Conrad Blanco

"Great food, great hostess, and very clean however, severs all seemed resistant to check on our table. We are a large party of 6 with..."

Peach E Kleening

"I came in near their closing time and their host Kaylee went the extra mile to make sure the kitchen could still spin up a couple simple sushi rolls..."

Jon Wood

"Awesome restaurant. Very casual and the food was great. We had fresh clams for our starter. The portions were great! The broth was delicious! We had..."

Burt Tsuei

"Listen up, food aficionados! I recently embarked on a gastronomic journey that led me straight to a seafood pasta wonderland. Picture this: every..."

Kyle LaRochelle

"First time here and I came away duly impressed. It was busy more so than I expected. Got our seats in just a few minutes and our server was promptly..."

Peter Krause

"My wife and I like to go to this restaurant with our oldest grandchild, Natalie. Parking can be tough, but not a problem. If you don’t mind a short..."

Scott Wall

"Loved loved loved this place! Amanda J was our waitress, and she was darling. So attentive and friendly. The food was phenomenal. We had a huge group..."

Janaye Lakey

"This place is a hidden gem. Don't hesitate. Go there now. You won't be disappointed. I had their yellowtail and rock shrimp. And we had the seared..."

Brent Warner

"Their taco Tuesday was great! Best blackened mahi mahi fish tacos I’ve had in a long time! Check out their website for the menu. Just reserve a..."

Danielle Gossman

"Great place for fresh seafood. Came for dinner and ordered crab cakes as an appetizer and Macadamia crusted fresh catch (we chose Alaskan Halibut)...."

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