SO GOOD!!! Only bought fresh raw fish, did not try any of the cooked food, but what I got was all…read moreexcellent. If you do buy a whole fish and don't want to clean and gut it yourself, there is a stall at the very end of the pier that will do it for you for about $1/lb (up to $20/fish). I bought a big slab of bigeye tuna (4lbs), and some smaller (but still large) filets of ono and halibut (maybe 3 lbs each?), and 3 rock crabs (2 female,1 male -- loved that I could choose crab sex). Total cost of the fish was $76, and the crabs were $13. For that amount of fish, I think it's really great. I prepared the tuna as tataki and poke. I checked with the seller than the fish had been frozen on the fishing vessel to kill parasites so it was good to go. INSANELY delicious. If I were hosting a big party, I would absolutely go for a whole fish. The whole halibuts were about 7-14 lbs each (for $13/lb) and the whole tunas were about 20 lbs each (for $3/lb!!!) in Dec 2024.

There's so much to see and buy! It's a must visit and there's a pop-up food vendor that's sells…read moredelicious food that's well worth it. Staff is nice. Prices can be a lil pricey so take your $.

I was spending the day in San Diego, but was heading back up to OC relatively early so I decided to…read moregrab a late lunch in lieu of dinner. I had been to SD twice before and wanted to check out somewhere I hadn't been. Enter Blue Water - the reviews and pics looks great, and the weather called for seafood, so I decided to head here and check it out. This Blue Water is located on India St in Mission Hills, though they have another location in Ocean Beach. Parking can be a little tricky, as there is no parking lot they are on a main road close to a split in a residential area. The interior is pretty spacious - the fish market is towards the front, and the ordering counter is in the back. Seating is spread out between the main area where the market is, a side room, and outdoors in the front. Decor and aesthetics are casual - very seafood restaurant-esque with straightforward design. The foot traffic set up so you order first and then find a table before they serve your meal to you. The menu is extensive - they have a large selection of fish that can be prepared several ways. It's a little overwhelming to take in, but there was no pressure for us to order; if there's a line all the more time to explore. I ultimately decided to get their mini shrimp tacos - these were served on a corn tortilla and topped with cabbage, tomatoes, onions, white sauce, and cheddar cheese with a side of tomatillo sauce. The tacos were great - super fresh, they didn't skimp on the shrimp, and all the flavors and textures worked really well together. I also ordered a cup of NE clam chowder which was good - not the best one I've had but for being in Southern California it held its own. Service was good - I'm seeing reviews of long lines but I think I came at the right time; there are barely a line to order and my meal was served shortly after that. Overall, Blue Water is a yes - I had a great experience here and wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in SD.

Service is terrible. We have a baby and asked for a high chair, which was provided. But after I…read moresettled the baby and everything away, they asked us to move because we hadn't ordered, even though my sister was nearly halfway through the line, and there were multiple empty tables. The worst part is, it wasn't even polite when they asked us. All the employees were giving us attitude for something they didn't tell us when we arrived, nor when they gave us the high chair. They want all four of us to stand in line instead of sitting at the empty tables. They seriously need training on customer service, at least to show empathy, sincerity and apologize to customers. I guess they don't care because we're Asian and believe they don't need our business here.

I've always been a huge fan of poke...but let me tell you.. pole2plate is in a league of their own!…read moreI happened to be at a local San Diego tasting room (jaybird kombucha) when Pole2plate was there serving up poke bowls and OMG it was life changing! The quality of the tuna they were serving was unparalleled and there's a reason for that (as I came to find out after asking what their secret was lol) They are masters of their craft and keep everything local, wild, fresh, & sustainable. They literally partner with local fishermen and then fill same day orders with fish caught THAT VERY DAY. Brady, Bobby, and Matt are all so knowledgeable on not only their product, but also the urgency to protect local resources within their community. In a day and age dominated by corporate business and farm raised seafood--- they are truly a breath of fresh air at a much needed time, and I kid you not, your tastebuds will do cartwheels

I've ordered twice now from Pole2Plate and have been super satisfied with the quality of fish and…read moreservice. I used to go to Catalina Offshore and wait in line sometimes 20-30min. After having a baby it was harder to get away that long for some fresh catch. I'm excited to have a local fish shop to order from that delivers to your door.

We were instantly drawn to Pete's because of the dog friendly patio. There are about 6 tables on…read morethe very small patio, and on a Thursday during lunchtime all but 2 were taken. You'll have to park about a quarter mile away and potentially in a neighborhood because there is no parking on the street where Pete's is. I was sold on the crab roll as I'm not a really big fan of lobster. We also opted for the fish and shrimp. The crab roll is a stand out on its own. It had very great flavor and was fresh. I didn't mind the thick piece of bread that it came on, but I found myself just eating the crab itself. The fish and shrimp were actually quite nice and fresh. The shrimp was better than the fish in terms of seasoning. The fish was in desperate need of any type of seasoning. It was extremely plain. A dash of salt, or your favorite dipping sauce perhaps. I did find it interesting that the fish and shrimp plate did not come with a lemon. The fries were not too bad and reminded me a bit of In-N-Out fries when they've been in the bag for five minutes longer than they should and become soggy. They aren't bad, just would have preferred them to be crispier. The patio is covered and although it's small and the tables can feel close to each other the area still nice. For these two dishes, we spent $58.

10/5 Stars! Pete…read moreSeafood in North Park absolutely blew me away. The lobster roll is $36, but honestly, it feels like you're getting the meat from two full lobsters packed into one roll. They do not skimp on portions, and every bite was loaded with fresh, flavorful lobster. We also ordered the fried scallops, and they were incredible--perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. The fish and chips absolutely slapped too. Fresh fish, great crunch, and done exactly right. What impressed me most was the value. Seafood isn't cheap, but the portions and quality here make every dollar worth it. You leave feeling like you got your money's worth and then some. If you're in North Park and love seafood, Pete Seafood is a must-try. Great food, generous portions, and overall an amazing experience. I'll definitely be back.

Had a hankering for some crawdads and I know it's end of the season so my chances of locate these…read morebad boys were pretty slim. I stopped at Trang's Seafood first but they were sold out on Saturday. The owner directed me to Vien Dong, which was incredibly kind of her. I called first to ensure they were in stock before I made the trip across town. This parking lot is kinda a mess. It's shared between all the shops in the plaza. Patrons can't seem to park responsibly. There was a plethora of seafood specials promoted for the Memorial Day weekend. These crawdaddies were chilling in a tub next to the blue crab. I asked the kind seafood attendant for a plastic bag. I grabbed the tongs and picked out the most lively crawdads to bring home. My eyes were different larger than my belly because I picked out 60 bad boys roughly 4lbs which is significantly more than 3 of us needed. They were on sale for a reasonably priced $5.48lb, As I was headed to register when my little eye spied fresh water head-on jumbo shrimp. So I had to grab some 1lbs of those too. The store is mostly organized and clean. I don't like how narrow all the aisles are but it very on par for all Asian Markets. In pinch if I was in the area I should here because it's closer to home, but I prefer a different Asian Market due to familiarity and ease of navigating the store layout.

They seem to have renovated this a little bit more. Love all the Asian veggies. They have tons of…read morefresh seafood lil crab and catfish. (Seeing them all like that dos make me sad tho). All Asian essentials can be found here. Decent prices. Plenty of parking but I feel like the lot is a bit crammed.

Excellent! Everything was great, happy hour prices are great, service, food presentation, ambiance,…read moreviews...fantastic!

This is a large seafood restaurant with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We were originally…read morelooking for an on the water spot but everyone in the area had long waits. Thankfully we were seated here pretty quickly. The outdoor seating wasn't available so we were seated inside near a window. It still had a nice view outside but there were people seated right on the other side of the window which made it awkward to keep looking out. The food was really good, we had New England clam chowder, crab cakes, fish and shrimp basket and kids fish and chips and all tasted fresh. It was pretty crowded so even though the server was checking on us, there were a couple of small misses with the order

Good location. Everything is super organized. The staff was pleasant. This isn't my primary Seafood…read moreCity but whenever I'm in the area and do need something from here. It's always a pleasant experience. The fresh food that they cook at Grill City is convenient. The store feels clean and it smells great. The cashier area is also very organized which I love! The only con to this place their parking area. Very limited.

I like how the upgraded hot food kitchen has added convenience to shoppers…read more The extra bonus is- if you don't feel like waiting in line- there's a hot food shelf staged right in front of the entrance, as soon as you walk in. I'm a fan of a good Grab and Go meal. If it's one less line and register/ transaction I need to deal with- then, YAY for me! The hot kitchen and bakery (near the cash registers) have their own cashiers. And, it's gotten to the point, with me at least- anytime we swipe our debit/ credit cards- those transaction fees do add up. Any how- I grabbed a Pinoy Pork BBQ Bento BOX. Other varieties are chicken bbq, tapsilog and longsilog- to name a few. For $12- the portions are just perfect. The pork bbq on top of steamed white rice, pickled Daikon and onions, chicken pancit, and two pieces of bicho. I will make my visit here if I need something on my grocery list that Smart and Final across the street wouldn't have. As I strolled the aisles in the back of the store looking at beef and pork belly- I found small packages of diced pork belly! So, I grabbed one of those to make some pad Thai with. Near the lobster tank- headless shrimp are ready to be scooped and bagged! Shoppers can do that themselves. It's very chill here and on weekends the parking lot can be a bit chaotic.

Lots of fresh seafood readily available and come early because it gets busy very fast. Hours are…read morefrom 8am until they sell out. There is only one food stall towards the back that sells prepared dishes. Lines gets very long but moves very fast. There also isn't many seating due to the small space. I came mainly for the food stall in the back which I believe their business name is called dockside fish.

Cool place, stopped by here with my brother yesterday to check out the fresh catch. We got there…read morearound 11:30 and parking was challenging. There's a lot very close by but parking is $8 ($5 if you get validation by making a $10 purchase in one of the shops at Seaport Village). A lot was sold out by the time we got there so I would recommend coming early in the morning. They had fishmongers scaling and cleaning fish off the pier and a wide array of fresh fish by the pound (prices were very affordable). When we were there, there was one "cooked foods" booth with clam chowder, ceviche, fish and chips, uni hand rolls, etc. Prices were fair but the line was long so we opted to skip it. Much of the menu was sold out by that time anyway. Food looked decent based on what I saw others eating. Overall it's worth a stop if you're in the area, want to do some shopping at Seaport Village, can find parking, etc. Otherwise I'm not sure it's worth a trip per se.