We've been Phil's loyal customers for over three decades! Whenever we visit Monterey Bay, we make…read moresure to eat at their restaurant. However, this time, we're visiting their new location, which has a slightly run-down appearance. I'm not sure what happened, but it's a bit disappointing because, in our memories, Phil's has always been a fun and memorable place for our family to enjoy our summer trips to the sea. Despite this slight setback, we'll definitely return to Phil's next time. Nevertheless, I hope they can spruce up the decor a bit to restore its former glory.

Super casual, service ok, food overpriced and fair. Order at counter and food brought to table…read more The house specialty is cioppino which was fair at best. Won completion one against Bobby Flay....hard to believe

I had a really great experience eating at this restaurant. All the seafood was extremely delicious…read moreand flavorful. Restaurant was clean and the service was quick. It's one of those meals that just puts a smile on your face. Recommend checking in them out. If someone could please tell them to open a restaurant in Sacramento I'll be there for sure

The food here really rates 5 stars! Fresh ingredients, well prepared with just the right…read moreseasonings made the meal one to remember. The place is modest, but clean and comfortable. Our server was pleasant and efficient even though she didn't seem to speak much English. The stand out dish was the chile relleno. The chile was sweet with a perfect texture. Bathed in a savory slow roasted delectable sauce and the right amount of melty cheese. Chips and salsa were top notch. The whole fried snapper was crispy and well seasoned and was accompanied by yellow rice, beans, salad and two wonderful spicy sauces: one red and one green. The other dishes we had were tasty as well. Tacos & taquitos with rice and beans. I will definitely return when I'm in the area.

Seafood is excellent. Delivery is not the best, their contracted delivery service left our last…read morepackage at the driveway, ending up in the hot sun instead of bringing to the front door.

I meant to update this review, but forgot. In my previous review, I mentioned that I was keeping my…read moresubscription despite the decline in variety and service because I had purchased bulk king salmon which supposedly they were keeping in storage for me, and I was requesting deliveries of several fillets every couple of months. In March 2024, I received an email saying that they needed to clear out their bulk storage, and I had the option of receiving all of my salmon at once, or with each regular delivery until it's all gone. I was to reply within a week or the remainder of my supply would be donated. I replied saying sure, send some of it with each regular delivery, to which they replied: "Unfortunately, the season has been closed since last year but, we can definitely send Sockeye or Coho salmon instead." Turns out even though I paid for king salmon AND they claimed that they still had it and needed to clear out storage, they actually didn't have the amount all of their members had pre-purchased in storage, due to "quality concerns" beyond a certain period. Which they NEVER gave me any heads up about until this point. So when their email went out, the first handful of people to reply got the rest of the king salmon, and they wanted me to accept a different variety instead. A couple of months and over a dozen emails later, I finally received a refund for the rest of the salmon I thought I had bought. I'm very disappointed in how this situation was handled. While I see that they now explain the terms more clearly for their bulk sales, with the prioritization of ad-hoc sales over regular subscriptions for product variety and quality, I don't see the value of this service anymore compared to buying fish from my local farmer's market.

Staff were incredible kind and made great recommendations. Food was so good our family is already…read moreplanning a return visit. Every bite had me going "You've gotta try a bite of mine". A very clean, comfortable, delicious spot

I just ate the best oysters & chips I've ever had. For someone who lived in New England, that says…read morea lot. I stumbled on the cafe on my way south. I'll seek it out from here on in. The corner cafe is full of charm, just what you'd hope for in a fishing town. My order came nice & hot and darned quickly. I'm so happy!

Yum! I was worried when I was the only one there during dinner rush, but I'm so glad I stayed. The…read morechips were thin and crispy, and the red salsa had an oregano-y flavor to it. My carnitas burrito was great. Well seasoned, with a great mix of toppings. The beans were sort of in between refried and whole, which added some great texture. I will be trying it again.

Absolutely loved this hidden gem of a mexican heaven on our way back from highway 1 drive and a…read morelong day at the beach. Out of the very few places you cross by, we found a place that accepts cards and is not a mc Donald's/ taco bell chain. There is lots of parking right in front of this restaurant and it's a quick detour from highway one when going back to san jose, which makes it the best quick bite spot for us!! As you enter, you are greeted by a friendly (and only 1) server. She gets water and menu cards to your table and waits to be called to come get your order. In $37 (before tax and 3% surcharge for credit card), we got: - free chips and salsa upon request 5/5 loved the mild salsa and spicy green sauce yum yum!! - super burrito 5/5 with chicken, add jalapeño and it was tooooo big!! Definitely to share :) paired perfectly with green sauce - beef flautas - 4/5 loaded with meat and comes with side of rice and refried beans Clean restrooms and quick service makes this the perfect pit spot for us!! Ps - 3% surcharge added for credit card payments Must try!!

I like their pastrami sandwich, tuna sandwich and clam chowder. Their prices are reasonable. It is…read morenice to go out back and look at the water while you're there.

DO get their breakfast burritos, they are very very good!…read more We got a couple sandwiches too. Good with lots of meat to their roast beef one and tuna salad one too.

First time last night. This restaurant was so cute and had amazing service. Along with the amazing…read morefood! Everything was so great!

WHY I WENT HERE: - dinner…read more- LOVE that they have birria de chivo (goat) in addition to the birria de res (beef) * BONUS - I arrived here during happy hour THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on the corner of Merritt St and Sanchez St - street parking and parking lot parking available - overflow outdoor waiting area (bench seating protected from sun and rain) available at the front entrance - partially covered patio with awning and outdoor heater lamps available for outdoor seating THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - colorful art murals - industrial ceiling and flooring look - booths and standalone tables available - various Mexican genres of music playing (at least at the time I was there) THE MENU: - la especialidad (birria plates) - birria lovers - red tacos - pa'empezar el dia (breakfast) - el alivio: cerveza, draft beer, micheladas, margs/sangrias, wine, mocktails - pa'compartir (appetizers) - platillos fuertes (main entrees) - del mar (seafood plates) - los fines (weekends) - algo dulce (dessert) - para los peques (kids menu) - algo leve - tacos/quesadillas - burritos - bowls - tortas - sopes/tacos dorados - drinks - sides WHAT I ORDERED: - Quesabirria Tacos - Platanos Fritos THE TASTE: - everything was amazing! fresh, filling, comforting CUSTOMER SERVICE: - accommodating - attentive but not overbearing

This place is nasty honesty there lucky I didn't call the Health Department on them. We found a…read morecockroach on the plate. We told the owner but he didn't believe it.. and I have the video and pictures of The cockroach on the plate.. so yeah I don't recommend anyone going there.

Horrible... I ordered camarones a la diabla and the shrimp was not even clean.. and my hubby's…read moreshrimp ceviche was grey.. I feel bad because it looks family owned.. but if you don't care about the way you cook or the quality of your food, why waste your time.. sorry but it was definitely a disappointment :(