Service: excellent 6/5 . Our server Richard was super nice and patient with us because it was our…read morefirst time there. We love the interior design. It threw us back to 1980s vibe. We loved how they decorated with the trophy fish. Food: 3/5: we understand that the price is based on the market price, but the taste is plain. However , the house spicy seafood soup is very good.

We visited this seafood spot around 1 PM and had a bit of a mixed experience. On the plus side,…read moreparking was easy and the seating area was nice and comfortable. However, when we walked in, we weren't greeted by the host and ended up waiting about ten minutes in an almost empty restaurant before being seated. We were close to walking out at that point. We dined as a group of two adults, a child, and an infant. I do want to give credit where it's due since they were very accommodating for kids. They provided a booster seat and also gave us something to securely hold our infant's car seat, which we really appreciated. The restaurant isn't specifically geared toward families, but they made it feel kid-friendly, which ended up being one of the highlights of our visit. Service was a bit uneven. Our waitress seemed flustered and forgot to put in our appetizer order, which was disappointing. That said, she did bring out our child's meal first, which was a thoughtful touch since kids don't like to wait. As for the food, it was good but not particularly memorable. We ordered a combo platter with asparagus, as well as swordfish with Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese. Everything was decent, but nothing really stood out except the bread. In fact, my husband makes better Brussels sprouts and swordfish at home. Overall, there were some positives, especially the kid-friendly accommodations, but the service hiccups and average food mean we're on the fence about returning.

Friendly staff, delicious food! Only place where I really enjoy the ceviche, has just the flavors I…read morelove and so fresh.

I've been here several times now, a rarity given how I like trying new places and rarely repeat…read more It's a bit inconsistent sometimes but it's pretty good for what you get. Twice I got complimentary soup, twice did not. Maybe end of day is better in terms of what they give out. Sometimes there's condiments. Their outdoor eating area kind of changes too a bit sometimes. I get the OG taco usually and my gf gets the ceviche. Never had complaint although on most recent trip the ceviche seemed smaller portion. The taco was 5.99 each and fish seemed bigger than usual. I kind of suspect that as they close down they give bigger portions of what they have left. They had sold out of octopus and other menu items. Do try get there before 6:30pm cause they do start packing around 6:45 ish. Quality is good, tastes fresh. Tacos were filling for just $12. You're probably not supposed to but I often park in complex across street but street parking is easier. There's a $1 fee for credit so bring cash if that's a concern. Place is a go to for me and there isn't a crazy line like at other restaurants usually. Convenient, decent value, decent service, and good quality

This is easily one of the best buffets in San Diego. The quality of the food is outstanding, and…read morethey offer an amazing selection of fresh sashimi and sushi. It's absolutely worth the price. After eating here, you'll find yourself comparing every other buffet to it and most won't even come close. This place definitely raises the bar. Highly recommend!

Came on a Thursday for the first time. It happened to be lobster night, which was more costly than…read morethe other nights. Arrived around 5:15pm, and there wasn't a line, but the restaurant had a good amount of diners. Pretty good ventilation at the front of the restaurant, but the back part of the restaurant, likely the overflow room was where my family and I were seated. It had a funky smell to the area and there was poor ventilation. I wanted to step out but I refrained. Everything felt stuffy in that section. The only nice person was the male staff member at the front for checkin. The rest of the staff were not very friendly. The hostess who walked us to our table was not very friendly and just rushed things. Took our drink orders, and didn't say much. Just walked off. I was surprised to see the pitchers with the beverages were sitting on top of a counter outside where customers are, without any lids. Anyone can just walk by and touch or spit in them. Thought that was not very hygienic... Different sections of food. I never expect food at buffets to be of good quality or taste excellent, so the food items were all mediocre. The teppanyaki grill was... well, let's just say they use the same spatula for everyone's entreés. You load up your plate and the cook throws everything on the grill. Uses the same spatulas to cook everyone's food. If you have allergies or sensitivity to spice, then probably avoid this section. He cooked the meat for someone else's plate and then touched the veggies for the other. Used mod spice level sauce for one, and then same spatula on my entreé. My order was non-spicy, but it had a kick since the neighboring sauce got onto my stir fry. Dessert section isn't even labeled.... meaning, the baked/dessert items aren't labeled other than the gelato flavors. Crab legs were very salty. Lobster claws in the cold section were OK though. The warm lobster they serve is limited to 1 per person per serving. Long line, and if they run out, you have to wait or return when they serve again. People were waiting in line while eating their food... the lobsters are tiny, dry, and with very little meat. It is definitely not worth paying the extra for lobster night. The amount of waiting time is ridiculous and there is no guarantee that you can even get a lobster. Some groups have 1 person waiting in line and then when it is their turn, the rest of the group members (5-7) cut the whole line to each get a lobster. I was trying to get 1 for my mother, and I didn't get to eat one, but didn't mind since it didn't even look good. Rest of the foods were mediocre too. I had 1 plate that wasn't even full... lost my appetite. Wouldn't return. Hygiene.... cross contamination... Some people say this place is like the old Pala casino buffet or Las Vegas buffet- definitely not the case. Parking can be compact. Gets busy around 5:45p it seems as more people were waiting in the lobby.

We had a great experience at California Fish Grill! The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, the…read moreservice truly went above and beyond, and everyone was so friendly and attentive. One thing I especially appreciated was how clean the restaurant was! (including the restrooms. As a mom with little kids, having clean bathrooms makes a huge difference and is something I always notice.) The fish tacos were the highlight of the meal. They were absolutely delicious and much bigger than I expected! I could only finish one, but I'd order them again in a heartbeat. We also tried the loaded fries, which had a nice spicy kick and were really flavorful. Everything tasted fresh, and we can't wait to come back!

YUMMY! Can't believe I didn't know how affordable &…read moredelicious this place was. Found them on IG offering up a free protein bowl. Came with white rice pinto beans cilantro tomatoes shrimp chicken salmon swai fish. I skipped on the green/red chilis. The rice was perfectly cooked, so flavorful & fluffy but unseasoned which was great because it paired really well with the seasoned fish & chicken with the tomatillo sauce. My favorite fish restaurant was SanSai and I had been going to there MV location for nearly 2 decades until the permanently closed in 2020. I'm so glad I found this place. I have so many food allergies & Ca Fish Grille can accommodate with clean ingredients

Today I brought my new baby out to try out our family's favorite restaurant. Baby-friendly with…read morespace to park the stroller next to our table. We put baby in high chair although baby kept trying to eat the table. We got our usual favorites (warm lobster rolls, clam chowder bowls, fried oyster, and fried clam belly). Surprisingly the clam belly was full of sand this time! Must not have soaked in water long enough, but when we told our server they swapped it out immediately. We substituted one of our coleslaw for potato salad, and one of our fries for onion rings. We definitely will continue doing so because it is nice to try out so many different dishes! As always, order the fries well-done for nice crispy fries. It's still on our to-do list to try the chicken parmesan since we've heard so many good things about it, but I really do like my Must Order dishes (listed below). Must Order (in order of ranking): - Clam chowder bowl - Warm lobster roll - Fried oysters - Fried scallops - Fried clam belly - Fried clam strips - Crab roll Pass: - Fish and chips - Calamari

Visiting SD for a few days, my daughter has been wanting to bring me here, made it!…read more Clean small family establishment, friendly the moment you walk in the door, always appreciated. Menu is on the wall. I chose fried, breaded fish and shrimp which also came with fries and coleslaw. Also ordered their basket of thinly sliced crisp hot onions rings, so good including a really good sauce with a slight kick. My daughter ordered the shrimp cowboy sandwich, rhe bread was so soft, yum. Everything was freshly made and hot when it arrived, the way I like it. Not salty, ehixh is fabulous. Crispy and lightly breaded, perfection. Perfect portions. I ate most of it with a few fries left I would definitely come back!

We visited on a Monday for the AYCE option and had a great experience. Since we arrived right at…read moreopening, parking was easy and we were seated right away. Our server was very attentive, which was especially nice since we were among the first customers there. A few things to note: there is a 90-minute dining limit, and everyone at the table shares the same seafood bag, so your group will need to agree on one sauce flavor per round. We only made it through two rounds, but everything we ordered was delicious. The fries were crispy, and the mussels, shrimp, and clams were all meaty. The sauce was flavorful and complemented the seafood well. We finished the meal with the fried Oreo and ice cream, which was the perfect sweet ending. We'd definitely come back again for the AYCE experience!

Shrimp Heads is still around after opening to much fanfare before the pandemic. It was one of the…read morefirst seafood boil restaurants to set up shop outside of the Convoy District back in the day. The building has the shape of an old school Pizza Hut with light blue paint on the exterior. I believe its predecessor was a Vietnamese eatery. A small dedicated parking lot was available to the right and back of the structure. A large countertop was in the front of the room, however a sign explicitly stated that seating was not allowed there. That was not the case when the business first opened. The rest of the dining room had lots of four top tables that could be pushed together if you had a large party. I would say the seating capacity was around 60. A worker brought me to a table and laid out a large sheet of wax paper to serve as a tablecloth and/or the surface on which a boil bag contents would be placed. The two-sided menu had build your own seafood boils, bucket deals, and combo meals featured on one page. Starters, oysters, special entrees, soup, and dessert were also on this side. The other page listed the fried baskets, weekday specials, and beverages. Unfortunately, the Gumbo was sold out during my visit which was one item that I really wanted to try. I waffled between the Garlic Noodles with Shrimp and the Shrimp & Grits that were each priced at $16. The latter was my choice with mild spiciness. A shallow dish containing a bed of grits with eight pieces of shrimp was brought to my table in about 10 minutes. A fiery looking sauce (tobasco?) was applied on top of the grits, but it looked a lot meaner than it tasted. If anything, the sauce made this entree quite salty. For the price, quality, and quantity of my food, I gave a three star rating for my meal at Shrimp Heads.

From first glance, the ambience was very welcoming. From the Parpardelle con il Ragu D'Agnello to…read morethe Lasagna Della Nonna, each bite was made with exquisite quality. Giovanni, the owner of the restaurant, personally came by our table to make sure we were enjoying my our dining experience. Overall, this was one of the finer Italian experiences I had the pleasure to enjoy!

First impressions of Siamo Napoli looked pleasing by the fairy lights entwined in ivory and an…read morealmost packed room of patrons on a Friday night. When the host got to me and my boyfriend, they asked if we were okay with sitting in the back; we both didn't mind given our hunger, but I quietly regretted the decision a little when we were sat close to the exit door especially since there was no cell service from where we were situated. But I had no qualms about it whatsoever, as I was more focused on the experience of the food. I ordered the Fettuccine Bolognese while my boyfriend ordered the Piccante. I was pleasantly surprised with how quick my food came to the table, with my boyfriend's not too long after. Despite the portion size, the fettuccine filled me up well and the marinara sauce was flavorful. My boyfriend raved about his pizza as well as the chili oil provided for garnish. (You can actually taste the chili in the chili oil, so be wary of that if you're one not accustomed to large spice.) I had only tried the crust of his pizza, but even that alone, it was still delicious. A part of the reason for our visit was to try the Tiramisu and it didn't disappoint at all. It was the right balance of sweet mascarpone and rich espresso. Our server was kind and attentive to us, checking on us and giving us updates on our food. We were both surprised to see that after asking for the check, we weren't charged for the Tiramisu, a kind gesture we appreciated. Overall, my boyfriend and I enjoyed our time here. I'd like to come back so I could try the pizza with my boyfriend.

I stopped by mall today to get coffee and Cava. So decided to try the online ordering again and…read moretake the chance that the items would be ready when confirmed. Maybe it was a lucky day or they hear customers but today was a totally different experience. The hostess was so helpful and she was the one who went behind the counter to find my order which was already bagged and ready! I couldn't believe it and thanked her so much for her help. The order was packaged very well and the pastries were still warm from being freshly made. The guava puff pastry was flatter today but tasted exceptionally good especially with an afternoon coffee. So impressed by the positive pick up order !

I was craving Cuban food and went Friday 08/07/26 around 630pm it was a busy Friday evening . A man…read moregreeted us and said the front table is the only thing open and we said that was fine . He did not hand us a menu . A thin Caucasian girl passed us twice and the same person that greeted us passed us , no one checked up on us . 20 minutes later I was flagging the same waitress . We had eye contact I can tell she saw me but looked right at me and gave me the meanest dirtiest look & ignored me . We were waiting no one has come up for over 20 min . I have no plans of staying there longer and not get any service . I told the bartender that came up near our table , she said she will tell someone . Finally another male waiter came up he was nicer and took our order . The same mean thin Caucasian lady came up brought our iced tea but only brought 1 , we ordered 2 She came back and brought the second iced tea gave us the meanest stern look and plopped down the second iced tea . I said thank you and she gave me the dirtiest look . She was bizarre and weird as can be . She looks like she hates her job and there is no reason for being mean . The food was 8/10 and portions were good but the bad treatment makes it not worth it to go back . We dine to have a nice enjoyable experience and I can't see spending my money to be treated mean by the staff . I won't be coming back anytime soon .