One of my favorite spots in the city. Absolutely delicious! Poke and fish burritos are to die for.

Great place for light fish and chips that are not greasy fried in clean oil to assure. The sauces are great especially the hot sauce. The place is busy , packed and service efficient and friendly Love the neighborhood as well True San Francisco treat this place is Small get the food to go and sit on the cub to enjoy the sun and people walking by! read more

Considering how remote it felt in the Outer Sunset, I was surprised how packed this seafood spot was on a weekday afternoon. But then what does a SoMa guy like me know about the Wild West of this city? I had heard about this place over the years but only recently tried it for the first time. Even though it sits in the middle of a commercial block in a heavily residential neighborhood, I got the impression they like to think they're on Fisherman's Wharf. That's because they operate more like a takeout window with all the seating outside in a parklet set up as a weatherworn, wooden pier. The menu presented fresh fish in a number of ways: burritos, tacos, lunch plates, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and even fish & chips. The grilled fish of the day was rockfish, so I ordered the $20 Grilled Fish of the Day Salad. It was a hearty serving made up of three large, flaky fillets on a bed of mixed greens. It came with shaved vegetables, everything seed clusters, a heavy dousing of vinaigrette, and a little cup of crema for good measure. The only problem was where to eat it since the pier seats were all taken. I thought I could share one of the sidewalk tables, but a nasty German tourist shooed me away. I waited for another table to open up and finally got to eat. It turned out to be pretty satisfying. Next time I'll know to order it to go, so I can sit on the beach.. FOOD - 4 stars...the grilled fish was definitely fresh and plentiful AMBIANCE - 3 stars...like a fishing pier...seating needs to be rethought for solitary diners SERVICE - 3.5 stars...no problem with the staff...it's the selfish tourists that will get on your nerves TOTAL - 4 stars...worthwhile for the fresh fish RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/nSk1iPBS78 read more

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| February 6, 2026 | Girls night with two of my friends. * Poke tacos with avocado, pico de gallo, pickled slaw, spicy aioli, housemade corn tortillas (order of 2) for $15 * Kid's Fish and Chips with 1 piece of beer-battered fish, side of fries, house tartar sauce * Watermelon Agua Fresca: Housemade, seasonally rotating non-alcoholic beverage, fruit, mint and water, no added sugar for $3.50 read more

Hook Fish - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food was excellent and came out fast. Fish was super fresh, tender, and juicy. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Liked the outdoor seating, the sunshine and breeze off the ocean made the experience even better. Would 100% come here again. Especially since it was easy and stress free getting in and out. read more

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I was super excited to try Hook Fish and finally got the chance! We came by for Saturday lunch and luckily came early enough at opening to avoid a line and grabbed a seat on the patio. There's no indoor seating but there is an outdoor parket with some tables. I opted for the grilled fish of the day plate which was rockfish and it was super fresh and delicious! Loved the flaky, tender rockfish that was grilled to perfection and it paired well with rice, black beans, pico and a slaw. The spicy aioli gave it a nice creamy touch but it was the carrot habanero sauce on the table that really boosted the flavor and we all loved their house-made hot sauce! I also tried my friend's fish burrito which was great as well. It's essentially the same components on the plate, just wrapped in a house-made tortilla. Such a great spot for lunch and it would be just perfect on a sunny Californian day. read more

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Upon arriving on a Sunday afternoon, I was met with the crowded seating and medium sized line at Hook Fish. My friend and I chose to mobile order for take-out and waited an hour for the food to be ready. This spot is by the beach and nearby to some fun shops so there was enough to do while waiting. Then comes the food itself. The fish was decent and had a nice fry on the batter, but the taste was boring. Maybe I'm just not a big fan of fish and chips but, without any sauce, it's just plain and boring. Their tartar sauce is quite good and the in-house hot sauce isn't bad, but even then it feels :/. The highlight of this is definitely the crisp on the batter. It's super satisfying and fun to eat. In contrast, the fries were quite soggy. Overall, I like the fry on the fish but otherwise :/ read more

Hook Fish - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really solid fish and chips. The fish was really crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and not greasy at all. The fish portion is large. The fries on the other hand were ok, they definitely needed to be dipped in ketchup. We ordered through the QR on the door and our order was ready in 30 min, the area is very cute there's a bookstore and surf shop near by and right down the street from ocean beach. read more

Hook Fish - 2 piece fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fish and chips are delish! Their guacamole and chips are tasty too for an appetizer that's on so many menus. I was surprised to see it on their menu, but it was fresh and yummy and so were the chips. It's a popular spot, and seating is limited so you need to be willing to pull-up a curb or find a spot to stand to enjoy your meal. Takeout is an option but the fish and chips would be best enjoyed right as they come out. There is not much interaction with staff except to order your food and drinks. Kitchen staff is busy pumpin' out orders. read more

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So happy there is a hook fish in the city. Fish burritos are a favorite and nice to have the kids option so I can also have some of their top-tier chips. Perfect thickness and crunch. So many amazing menu options and cute outdoor seating - can't go wrong here! read more

Hook Fish - Kids burrito and chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hidden gem near the beach and such a great spot for a quality seafood meal, whether you want takeout or to eat there. It is in a convenient beach area location with nearby street parking, although the limit is only one hour. The ordering process is very simple. You walk in, place your order at the counter on the left, and then wait to be called when your food is ready for pickup. Water is also available right next to the pickup area. It is an easy and straightforward setup that makes the whole experience feel casual and stress-free. There is outdoor seating only and no indoor seating, so keep in mind that it can get a little breezy because of the beach weather. The menu offers a great variety of fish dishes, including burritos, plates, tacos, fish and chips, and more. We both ordered plates, and even though the portions looked small at first, they were actually very filling and kept us full for the rest of the day. I also really appreciated that the sauces came on the side. For the poke, tuna is the only fish option, but it was delicious and worked perfectly. We also ordered a side salad for $7 to add some fiber, and surprisingly, it was one of the best things we had. I could honestly see myself coming back just for the salad. Overall, it is a spot I would definitely return to. Next time, I would probably grab takeout and bring it to the beach or even Golden Gate Park for a picnic. read more

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Hook Fish is on many must-try SF restaurant lists, so naturally, I had pretty high expectations. But unfortunately, the food did not live up to the hype. Came by on an early evening during a weekday so the wait was only around 10-15 minutes after ordering. I ordered the poke tacos ($20 for an order of 2) and a pineapple mint agua fresca ($3.50). Seating is all outdoors and quite limited, so we took our food to-go and ate it in the car. The pineapple mint agua fresca was super disappointing. All the agua frescas were already prepped and poured out into cups which in hindsight should've been a red flag.... It came with no ice and was barely colder than room temperature. The drink was quite pulpy but strangely had no pineapple flavor whatsoever. Ended up tasting like lukewarm minty water. Now, onto the poke tacos: These are definitely the priciest tacos I've had ($10 per taco?!?) so the flavor and quality had to deliver to justify these prices. But they were just... okay. Would've preferred a lime wedge over the lemon wedge they gave. The albacore tuna was fresh and didn't taste fishy. The pico de gallo and slaw were pretty standard, although I didn't taste the pickled flavor from the slaw. I also couldn't taste much of the spicy aioli, but that's probably because I chose to have it on top instead of on the side. I'd say that the overall presentation and preparation of these tacos could've been more thoughtful. For instance, the tacos got quite soggy from the pico. It would definitely help to have 2 tortillas instead of 1. The avocado came in a chunk on top of each taco and kept slipping out when eating. I think it would've been better to cut the avocado into smaller slices instead of one chunk. Small details like these made it not as enjoyable of an experience to eat. Ultimately, these tacos were not worth the steep price. Perhaps their fish and chips are better in terms of both flavor and value, but I unfortunately don't see myself returning in the near future. read more

Hook Fish - Albacore tuna poke tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Introduced Hook Fish to boyfriend because he's always searching for the best fish and chips and Hook Fish knocked theirs out of the park. It was halibut on the day that we went which is a nice meaty fish. The batter was the super star! It was so thin but shattered perfectly. The fish was buttery and tender. Would have again and again! We also had the tacos and the sandwich. Both were good but missed the mark just a tad bit. The fish on the tacos was a little overdone and the sandwich was wet. The bun was super soggy and couldn't really be picked up, perhaps because of the amount of slaw. Still good flavors though. We were lucky to snag a table outside but wow, Hook Fish could use some more umbrellas for these sunny days. The sun really beats down on you on those warm days and it feels nice at first but oppressive as time goes on. It may have been a better idea to just get it to go and walk the bit down to the beach. read more

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The fish and chips is really good, the fish is crispy well done, fries are good too. Crab cakes are a horrible deal however. They are tiny and for the same price you could get a two piece fish and chips. DONT get the crab cake get fish and chips. Ambiance is pretty nice just can be rather difficult to get a table. read more

Hook Fish - Fish and chips, and crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had visited years ago when they first opened and thought it was underwhelming and decided to give it a try recently on a nice sunny weekend afternoon. The line was short to order, but the wait for food was an hour @2:30pm. At least the hour estimate was on point and we did indeed receive our order at one hour. They give you a buzzer so assume you can walk around. Lots of folks waiting outside so you will have to fight for a seat. You're super close to the beach so you have options. We just got a fish burrito to share since we couldn't wait an actual hour to eat anything and went to the taco truck in the meantime. Catch of the day was rockfish which I typically enjoy. There was way too much rice for how much fish was actually in the burrito, which you could barely taste. Wouldn't be able to tell you what fish it was or whether it tasted fresh - guess it does since it didn't taste fishy. Glad there was some freshness with the cabbage and radish, etc. but the whole thing just tasted bland. Even with the hot sauce, which wasn't very spicy, still bland. Didn't finish my portion since so much of it was just rice and tortilla. I'm literally confused because it can't be that hard to season, and why are so many people waiting an hour for this? Once again underwhelmed - maybe other dishes are better? Was initially going to get fish n chips as well but we pivoted to interim taco truck for the wait. It's an ok burrito (3 stars) but for $18 and an hour wait, 2 stars. Was hoping to feel better about Hook Fish this time and was super disappointed. read more

Very crowded on a Thursday afternoon around noon, but worth the wait! Casual spot with limited outdoor seating. Order at the register inside, then pick up food at the counter facing the sidewalk. I recommend taking the food to go and sitting at the bookstore across the street or walking the two short blocks down to the beach. I tried the fish and chips and ceviche. The fish and chips were wonderful, the fish tasted fresh and tender, and the batter was salty with a good crunch. You do have to open the box pretty quickly otherwise the heat from the fries makes the fish batter soggy. The fries are a large portion and seasoned. They are on the thicker side, which is my preference, but would disappoint those who like a thinner, crispier fry. Fish comes with fresh tartar sauce, and you can ask for ketchup and hot sauce. The ceviche has calamari and what appeared to be salmon in it, served over tortilla chips. I enjoyed the strong citrus flavor, but it's mostly chips. It would be okay as an appetizer, I would not recommend it as an entree. Overall I was very pleased to find a solid fish and chips location and will be back! read more

Hook Fish - fish & chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always wanted to try this place, but every time I come, the wait is so long! This time, we planned to come here and ordered ahead of time. Definitely recommend this because it still took 30 minutes for our order to be ready. The best item was the 3 piece fish and chips ($23), which were super crispy, flaky, and tender. It's the best I've ever had, but the fish was pretty greasy. I was also underwhelmed by the grilled fish of the day burrito ($18) because it lacked a lot of flavor and the texture was overtaken by the rice. I relied a lot on the habanero hot sauce to help add something to the burrito. I'm still giving this place 4 stars because the fish tasted really fresh. I would come back for more fish and chips and to try more of their menu items. read more

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I literally cannot stop thinking about this place ever since I tried it for the first time about 2 weeks ago. Kid you not, I dream about this place! Haha. FOOD: My family and I ordered the fish & chips and I ordered the fish tacos. The fish and chips were pretty average. Even though I took it to go, the fish was still super crispy! Their seasoned fries are chef's kiss! What stole the show for me was definitely their fish tacos. I am obsessed!!! I've tried a couple of places that have fish tacos and so far Hook Fish is my #1 still. It just has perfect ratio of everything -- fish, slaw, avocado, pico de gallo and sauce. SOOO good!!! SERVICE: Super quick service! I read through the reviews on yelp and placed my order ahead of time to avoid waiting. I ordered before I got off from work and picked up with no issues. Staff members were super friendly too! PARKING: Parking is super difficult! I recommend to order online and double park to pick up. Overall, I would visit here again and again and again! I love this place and love that it's located near the beach so can even take my order to go and enjoy my meal with a view. read more

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Hooked on Hook Fish Co! This is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving fish The catch of the day is usually rockfish ($20), and I like to get salmon or trout (+$6) or black cod (+$4). I always go for the plate: rice, red cabbage, avocado, and tomato salsa. You usually get 3 pieces of fish, so if you're with a group of 3, order different types and share! A heads up that this place is poppin', and the line can get long, so be ready to wait a bit. Worth it though! read more

Quick grab and go lunch after work! 5/5 - Batter was super crispy without tasting too oily. Fish was well-cooked and the interior was very soft and juicy. Fries were well seasoned with their seasoning mix. Don't forget to squeeze the lemon over the whole dish! Tartar sauce was also very flavorful and will definitely impress tartar sauce lovers. I greatly appreciated that they let me have an extra tartar sauce to take to-go! read more

Hook Fish - 2 piece fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful day greatfor the outdoor tables, fresh fish, simple dishes... it's a hit. Nice guy worrying the counter was patient with my questions. Menu is simple, by I find the online menu easier to see options. I ordered the fish of the day platter, which was Petrol fish lightly fried, pico, black beans, jasmine rice, avocado & slaw. Was a perfect platter. I also ordered the fries...too much for me to eat, but they were also perfectly seasoned...A+. Thank you for all seen and unseen that prepared the meal, Sharine read more

Hook Fish - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I finally got to try Hook Fish! I visit the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. Got there before 12pm and the wait time after ordering food is 45 mins. The line to order was getting longer as we were waiting. Sitting is all outside. Food was delicious and my favorite was the fish and chips. Everything was good and totally order the same again. I would like to come back but the wait is too long. My cousin and I had a lot to catch up on but otherwise it's just too long. I will do online order next time and eat it in the car. read more

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Absolutely incredible fish, so fresh and served with the perfect sides! I got the grilled fish plate and I highly recommend. The hot sauce is definitely hot hot but adds a great acidity to the plate. The watermelon mint agua fresca was perfect as well, tasted like there was no additional sugar and like fresh pressed watermelon juice. Only thing to note is that it gets super busy and the wait times can be long, bring a book or something to keep you occupied. I also recommend eating it there but there's very limited seating and it's all first come first serve so be prepared to stake out a spot. read more

Hook Fish - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.75 stars rounded up. Scoring a seat at Hook Fish requires strategy & patience. Once you've placed your order inside, the hovering begins for a sidewalk table or a spot at their parklet. We ordered: -- guacamole + chips ($10): standard, & went well with the bottle of carrot habanero salsa that graces every table. -- Dungeness crab cakes ($19): sitting on a bed of greens were two of the saddest, tiniest cakes; think no bigger than half dollar coins. No lump pieces, no creamy deliciousness, just shreds that didn't distinctly taste of crab. Hard pass. -- fish & chips (three piece for a market price of $23): moist pieces of cod, their catch of the day, coated in tasty beer batter. Hefty sprinkling of malt vinegar & a dollop of homemade tartar sauce really elevated the flavor. In my opinion, Hook Fish's seafood isn't exceptional; it's unnecessarily hyped up, I'm guessing because of the outdoor atmosphere & location near the beach. We visited in the middle of the week when lines & wait times for food & seats were relatively short; had we experienced the hectic crowds for this quality of food, I would've rounded down to three stars because it wouldn't have been worth the wait. read more

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I'm ordering the wrong dish here and I'm still giving them 5 stars for their food so what does that say about how good it is? I'm in love with the poke plate here and go out of my way, wait an hour in line, and eat in the blazing sun for it. Everyone's told me their best dish is the fish taco and I guess I'll try it when they've stopped selling their poke because I am not going to stop ordering it. Keep in mind there's always a line and they're accurate with their estimates. There'll sometimes be a person going down the line sharing the ETA to food and it's always been about an hour for weekend lunch. Luckily, they're located a block away from the beach so get some steps in while you wait! Good luck finding a seat though, I'd plan to eat on the beach or take it to go. read more

My first time here and I tried their grilled fish tacos and fish & chips. We came here for dinner on a Sunday and waited about 15 min to receive our food. There is only outdoor seating. Grilled fish tacos (4/5): the fish was flaky and tasty! I enjoyed the pickled cabbage, avocado, and the sauce in the tacos. Everything paired well together! I thought tortilla could be better, but their hot sauce paired with the tacos elevated this dish to a 5/5! Fish & chips (4/5): The fried fish was cooked to perfection! It was so light & airy and paired well with their tartar sauce. Their fries were good, but didn't stood out, I definitely had better fries at other places. I would definitely come back here again. Parking is difficult around the area, took us about 10-15min to find parking. read more

Hook Fish - Grilled fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Overpriced & overhyped I don't understand the hype- we got fish and chips , the crab cakes, and a grilled fish salad. The best part was their fries and the rest of the experience was mediocre at best We ordered online and waiting another 15 minutes after the estimated wait time. The seating is hard to obtain as there is only a few tables outside which makes it difficult to enjoy the ambiance and environment they set up. The batter has no significant flavor , the fish was soggy after getting served. The structure didn't hold up with their thick tartar sauce. The crab cake is more of a crab coin. There was some flavoring in it - but very disappointed in the price:size of the crab cake. For two coins and a side salad, I would recommend skipping this. The salad is to be expected - but the everything bagel chip pieces were also in large chunks that were disappointing. The fish itself lacked any significant seasonings. read more

Truly a gem of a place- i have been many many times now and it ALWAYS hits. Good fresh fish and tasty seasoning on all their dishes, usually a bit of a wait for the food so i would recommend ordering online in advance if you can plan ahead. The fish and chips- crispy deliciousness, poke- freshly great, guac and chips- perfectly chunky, baha tacos- wowee, blackened fish- yummmm (catching the drift? All taste great) There is a small outdoor seating area but its usually pretty packed because this is a popping spot in the sunset area - highly recommend getting to go and eating at the beach if its a nice day! Be prepared to wait (maybe an hour) on busy/sunny days if you haven't ordered ahead! Love this place read more

Hook Fish - FISH TACOS AND CHIPS - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

love Hook Fish, grabbed a fish burrito to go and it hit. the mango habanero is sooo good, sweet with a little kick. expect it to be busy tho, and parking can be kinda rough since it's in a residential area but worth it. read more

Hook Fish - fish burrito - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't recommend ordering online enough! This spot is always busy, but we decided to order the fish and chips online before heading over. By the time we arrived our food was ready and after a poor experience at the Mill Valley location I was very happy with my experience at the SF location. When I picked up the employee recommended I try the aioli and included it with my order. The fish was perfectly battered, fried, and the flaky salt on top was the cherry on top. I love fish and chips, but so many places forget to salt their fish. The fries were solid and we enjoyed trying all of the sauces. read more

Hook Fish - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's okay but I definitely wouldn't wait in line. My friend and I ordered online and decided to take our order to eat at the beach. I got the poke plate and he got the grilled fish plate. The meal was tasty and satisfying and the portion size was good. However, with all the raving reviews, I didn't find it to be anything special. The fish was fresh but nothing really stood out. For the price, I rather go to a poke shop. read more

Hook Fish - Poke plate - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a previous review of 3 stars. I went to the business and tried again. This just confirms the 3-star review stands. Place was busy as expected. Sat outside without patio heaters as expected. The fish of the day is rockfish. It's a neutral fish that really doesn't have flavor of its own but instead, takes on flavor of the seasoning used to cook it. The fish and chips had a nice crisp ro it and the fries were crispy. Unfortunately, that is where the good ends as the fried fish was bland along with the unsalted and bland fries. So the table condiments were the stars as the malt vinegar was bland and missing it's tartness and tang. One just wonders how long this vinegar sat around. The fish and chip dinner was good with the habanero carrot hot sauce and ketchup eaten with fries. We also had the plate dinner with rockfish. It was grilled nicely but unfortunatley, I seasoned and bland as well. Again, the habanero carrot hot sauce was needed to consume the dish. As for the cooking, the rockfish for the fish and chips was a bit overcooked and had a mushy texture to it. The grilled fish was cooked OK but the rice was mushy (overcooked with too much water) and the black beans were a bit undercooked and a bit hard. So to summarize, some things haven't changed (long wait times, busy place, no patio heaters, under seasoned/bland food). Some things were good like presentation of food and crispyness if the friend foods. Some things need improvement. Kitchen management (overcooked, undercooked components of the dinner, under seasoning of food). And the really bad of this visit is poor kitchen management. Place ran out of chips during dinner rush. So no starters with chips. Ran out of crab cakes so only starter available was the oysters. Place also ran out of poke, and sandwiches and burgers (ran out of buns?) during dinner. read more

My friends and I came on a Sunday night and there was no line when we arrived (most likely because it was very cold). Since they only have outdoor seating, it's better to takeout on those days or come with a warm jacket. I ordered the fish plate and shared fries with a friend! The fish plate is well-balanced with the avocado, fresh salsa, slaw, rice, beans, and grilled fish. However, I had come with such high expectations because Hook Fish is touted as one of the best fish restaurants in the bay. The meal is good, but personally not my go-to with the price and specialty. Their sauce is unique in my opinion and pairs well with the food! I still enjoyed the meal, but I think it was overhyped and skewed my expectations. Next time, I would try their poke or tacos instead! read more

Hook Fish - Fish plate - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Another one of those, stand in line because we can places in SF. Hour wait for food is wild. Definitely not worth the wait or the hype. Better options elsewhere without the wait. read more

Friday night and the place was packed! We arrived at 6 and the man taking our order said it was a 45 minute wait, which was fine for us. We grabbed some great beers (wine too) and stood outside with other patrons, waiting and watching for a table to open. We grabbed one and sat and enjoyed our beers. Our buzzer went off and we grabbed our meals-wonderful fried avocado burrito, a baked fish platter, a fried fish of the day burrito and chips with guacamole. The food portions were massive. Wonderful dining experience. read more

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The more I try it, the more I appreciate Hook Fish. It really is some of the freshest seafood you can find and the portions are rather large. Although I'm still not too crazy for fish and chips, after trying other places around the city, this is the best you can get. But my favorite dishes are the red curry with salmon and the poke plate. The red curry is made like a Japanese curry with added thai red curry paste. Slightly coconutty and buffed with potatoes and carrots, it's such a comforting dish. It's a rotating soup though, so you might not find it all the time. The poke plate comes with two large scoops of tuna, rice, avocados, black beans, pico de gallo, and cabbage. It's super refreshing and I just feel healthier by eating it. The tuna chunks are large and perfectly seasoned in sesame oil and soy sauce. Of course I still drown my dish in half a bottle of their habanero carrot sauce, but that's just how I do it. Super close to the beach so it's in a great location for anyone looking to enjoy a moment in SF. read more

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On what was surely San Francisco's hottest day of 2025 I found myself at Hook Fish where business was exploding. The line of folks snaking out the door, waiting to place orders, was exceeded only by the swarm of people waiting to receive their food. Tables - all al fresco - turn over regularly so what looked like it might be an impossible situation in which to sit and enjoy lunch proved not to be so. On this day, the sole problem was trying to dodge the sun, an unusual Sunset District issue to encounter. Hook Fish is no Mission District taqueria. They're a casual, fresh seafood restaurant featuring a Mexican-themed menu with some asides into other fish-centric dishes (e.g. Fish & Chips). Opting for an order of 2 fish tacos, I went with that day's seafood offering (it changes day to day but an additional charge can get you a different seafood than what is currently featured) and received open-face tacos mounded so high with ingredients that the sole way to consume them was with a knife and fork. The ingredients proved fresh and tasty, enhanced by adding some of the orange, homemade hot sauce that sits at each table. The offering - which I accompanied with a refreshing watermelon drink - was satisfying and filling with a good volume of fish and reminded me more of a good offering from Pacific Catch than anything I'd find in the Mission. If what you want is fresh seafood, reasonably priced, and topped by a whole lot of California-fresh ingredients Hook Fish is a worthy choice. But don't go expecting the sun I experienced; this is the Sunset, dress accordingly. read more

Hook Fish - Fish Tacos come as an order of 2, good and filling, if different than a fish taco made in the Mexican tradition. - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hook Fish totally impressed us when I brought my boyfriend there since he's always on the hunt for amazing fish and chips. The special that day was halibut, which turned out to be thick, flaky, and really satisfying. The real standout, though, was the batter -- incredibly light and crispy with the perfect crunch in every bite. The fish itself was rich, soft, and cooked beautifully. Definitely something we'd order again without hesitation. We also tried the tacos and the fish sandwich. They both had good flavor, but neither was quite as memorable as the fish and chips. The fish in the tacos was slightly overcooked, and the sandwich ended up being pretty messy because the bun got soaked from all the slaw. It practically fell apart when trying to pick it up. Still, the seasoning and overall taste were enjoyable. We managed to grab an outdoor table, which felt lucky because the place gets busy. One thing they could really improve on is adding more umbrellas or shaded seating. The sun was pleasant at first, but after sitting there for a while it became pretty intense. Honestly, taking the food to-go and eating closer to the beach might have been the smarter move on such a warm day. read more

A favorite of Nico Hiraga. Hook Fish Co. is absolutely worth the hype. At all times of day, you can expect a line worth standing in. That's just my nice way of saying you're about to wait 10 minutes for some of the best food in Ocean Beach. Located a few blocks away from the beach, it's a prime spot to grab lunch before catching the breeze. The poke is lightly seasoned, the flavor is carried heavily in the quality of the fish. The ambiance of the restaurant is PACKED. I've actually never been successful in getting a seat, but that's okay because the beach has enough benches. read more

Hook Fish - Poke - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

"My fav burrito is at Hook Fish because I don't go to The Mission..." A VERY wild hot take from the former DA (he got roasted for it). But, so many people seem to love Hook Fish - I came in with high expectations after being on my list since they opened their brick and mortar in 2017 (they opened a Mill Valley location in 2019). Highly suggest coming here during off peak hours esp if you want to dine in. Even on a weekday at 1:45 pm, all the outdoor seating was taken. M E N U Specialty: Sustainable fish with several catches of the day. They're best known for their Fish & Chips but have crab cakes, salad, rice plates, tacos, burritos, and more. Beer and wine available. Order with the cashier and you're given a buzzer (ours didn't work). F O O D * Poke Plate w/ black beans, rice, slaw, pico, radish, avocado spicy aioli ($21) The tuna was sloppily cut with no uniformity, like they used dull scissors. Texture was mushy with some sinew. Served over undercooked black beans alongside dry rice (with some hard grains), soggy slaw, ripen avocado (w/ black spots), pico, and crisp radish. For the price, it's disappointing they're not doing QC. After a couple of bites, we tossed it. * Fish & Chips w/ housemade tartar sauce, seasoned fries (4 pc - $28) - Default: Rockfish, can pay upcharge for different fishes The flaky rockfish was hot and crunchy with a light, airy batter. Not large pieces so you may need 3+ for a full meal (generous portion of fries tho). Sadly, the fish and skin-on fries were marred by the heavy hand of salt. I only ate one piece and was very thirsty afterwards. My friend who usually uses a salt shaker at a resto even commented the fish & chips were hella salty. I liked the thick consistency of the tartar sauce and the sweet heat of their tableside habañero-carrot hot sauce (mildly spicy to me). S E R V I C E Customer service needs work. No greeting, just a stare when you say "Hi, how are you?" to the cashiers. One of them was rude to the customer after me. The lunch rush was dwindling down so food was ready in 10 minutes. A M B I A N C E Cute nautical themed shop with fish display, two parklets, and sidewalk tables. P A R K I N G Very difficult residential street parking. Overall, I'm glad I tried Hook Fish once. Maybe it was an off day but my hot take is the ratings may be inflated because there's not many options within walking distance from the beach. read more

Hook Fish - Poke Plate ($21) + Fish & Chips (4 piece - $28) - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California