THE SMOKED ALBACORE MELT!!!!!!! WORTH THE WAIT ON THE WEEKEND. I have never ordered a tuna melt outside and wow this was an amazing first experience!! I walked by and was intrigued by the menu and saw that they had a tuna melt on yelp! It was genuinely soooo delicious. The sourdough was toasted perfectly and came with a yummy russian dressing. Will be back! read more

Went to the Giants doubleheader game and had some time to kill in between games and my boyfriend and I decided to walk over to the Ferry Building and decided on Nopa Fish for an early dinner. It's a pretty small area, but we came at around 4:30 on a Saturday and they still had a good amount of seating left. The workers are all super friendly and service is really quick. We decided to share the fish and chips, which we enjoyed, but pretty standard fish and chips. The fish were fried perfectly, and the chips reminded us of thicker in n out fries. We really enjoyed the sauce it came with, but weren't the biggest fans of the hot sauce. I also appreciated that it came with limes, it really enhanced the fish! After finishing the fish and chips, we had been wishing we had tried the tuna melt since we've never had one, and wow I'm glad we gave it a try! The toasted sourdough and the tuna paired so together, and the side of pickled vegetables were a great compliment to the dish. I really loved the Russian dressing, it added a great tang to the sandwich. Definitely glad we were still hungry after the fish and chips because the Tuna Melt was incredible! Definitely want to come back for this again read more

Nopa Fish - Tuna Melt - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Visiting from out of town and this place was conveniently located in the ferry building. I was a bit hungry but the portions are plenty big so don't go too wild. I got a chowder, latke, and rockfish sandwich. The chowder had a healthy amount of fish and veggies and packed a nice flavor. The latke was something new for me, it's worth a try if you've never had it before. The rockfish sandwich was good but a bit messy. I had to take out some of filing to make it a bit more manageable after eating half of the sandwich. The seating can be tight so plan accordingly. read more

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We got lucky to have had no wait and have seats right away. The worker was nice and helped to explain a few dishes before we decided on The Rocky and Pristine Fish over Rice. The Rocky is a bit larger fish than what I'm used to (which is a good thing) and has a nice tangy slaw with it. Nice toasty bun and great flavor combination. One of the best I've had, and my husband agrees. I will say I don't like the big stick of cilantro but I easily pulled that out after. Pristine fish was a nice take on a breakfast chirashi of sorts. The portion was not too big but good for my husband to share since we were gonna get more food. The pickles added good flavor and the avocado and runny egg gave it that breakfast feel. I must say I'll have to have some runny eggs next time I have leftover sushi. I could've used a bit more fish in the bowl. Overall, it IS the ferry building so it's a bit busy and loud but worth the stop by for take out. Service - 5 / Ambiance - 2.9 / Food - 4.7 / Price - 3.9 read more

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Finding a spot that is worth the price is tricky one at the Ferry Building. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful place to be, but is a tourist destination, as well as a spot for many people who use the ferry. Nopa Fish is the spot for me. I visited around noon, it was very busy but that's is not an issue since there is plenty of seating in the Ferry Building. My fish was delicious! The plate combination of raw seafood, a boiled egg and rice, it's perfection. I only wish they had some spicy sauce that is not Sriracha. Seriously, give them a try! This one is totally worth it. read more

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Delicious and fresh seafood cafe inside the Ferry marketplace. I love their menu . It has different types of fish . Steamed mussels, prawns , small bites , kids meals , sandwiches, wine by the glasses , chowder soup , add on . I ordered a bowl of smoked fish chowder. It has corn , potatoes, cream and basil and lots of big chunks of fish . It was delicious $18 with sour dough bread . My family ordered market catch ( fish was toasted fregola , zucchini, fried shishitos & tomatillo salsa $26 ) Seating are very casual and comfortable. Great service . 5/5 ranking . Would like to try other items next time. read more

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Met up with some friends from Southern California in town for the marathon. All of us are pescatarian so this popping up as my first option to eat was perfect alignment. Located inside of the Ferry Building a short walk from the Embarcadero BART station and Hyatt Regency.. this establishment is a treat. From customer service to flavor and a really simple menu of delicious comforting foods from chowders, fresh salads, fresh fish, homemade chips.... You name it. Today was a Saturday around noon... this place is popular however the line moves quickly. You order at the counter, receive a holder with your order number and wait to be served. We ordered ours to go because we knew we wouldn't be able to finish it all. Seating indoors is VERY limited- but there is seating right outside of the building or outside but be prepared to stand by for a seat. We waited no more than twenty minutes for our order. We both got the smoked albacore tuna melt on crunchy sourdough. Bread toasted to perfection- comes with your choice of Gruyere or cheddar cheese or BOTH (duh) and sauerkraut which I've never had on tuna. Nice smoky flavor- great proportions without being messy and the sauerkraut added a nice bite without being overpowering. I added the seaweed chips to my order. Homemade chips cooked to order seasoned with seaweed- crunchy texture and umami flavor. My friend's hubby got the Bay shrimp/egg salad on milk bread with fries. Forgot to ask how it was but guess it was 10/10 since he devoured it a day ahead of his race. This is a no frills - what you see is what you get- seafood market and restaurant. Cooked fresh- can't wait to return to try the fish chowder. Check them out! read more

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I had the near 21.00 fried tofu sandwich. It was super oily and not as flavorful as I would have liked. The coleslaw was decent. The girl was very friendly the counter and they have some seating at tables. I'd probably get something fish themed next time. read more

Wandered in here for a lunch with a friend while at the ferry building. Casaul but nice, you order at the counter then find a table. It was a little busy and hard to find seating but luckily 2 seats opened up just as we got our food. The seafood tasted fresh, with good flavor to the mussels. Definitely would want to come back to try some of their sandwiches, they looked delightful! read more

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Such a cute but busy spot. We were able to find seats together, people move in and out pretty quickly. We tried the fish and chips and while fish and chips in the city are fairly pricey these were ok for the price. The fish was hot and fresh, but a bit oily. The tartar was good, but nothing stood out. I would come back to try more of the menu, but the fish and chips were not my favorite in the city. read more

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Came here with my sister and her friend for lunch during a trip to San Francisco and decided to get their Fried Rockfish sandwich. The seating inside was a bit limited and taken up by other people, but there was an ample amount of seating around the SF Ferry Building (including outside) that we were able to seat ourselves at instead. I have to admit that my standards weren't high for this sandwich, but it genuinely tasted amazing. I have to say that it was probably one of the best sandwiches that I've ever had the opportunity to eat in all of California, and I'm unsure if I'll ever be able to encounter a sandwich that tops it. Overall, amazing. I'd happily come back here again during another SF trip, if I happen to be in the area. read more

Nopa Fish - Fried Rockfish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nopa fish is a small stall and is located in the ferry building. There are a variety of fish options including sandwiches and salads. You can also purchase fish from this location. I ordered the shrimp cocktail for a quick bite and it was fresh and satisfying. Staff was friendly and service was fast. There is seating but it is limited. read more

Nopa Fish - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been wanting to check out Nopa Fish for a while and finally got a chance to over the weekend. We came around 1 pm on a Sunday and it was pretty crowded but we were able to grab some seats. The kitchen is pretty efficient, we got all our food in about 10 minutes and the staff is attentive in clearing plates from prior customers/wiping down tables which was appreciated. At the counter it was definitely hard to hear the cashier over the surrounding noise which made placing the order a little tricky, but nothing too crazy. We got the Asparagus Louie salad, fish and chips and the rocky sandwich. Asparagus Louie salad--definitely not worth it. Just a bunch of iceberg lettuce drenched in dressing and a few sticks of asparagus. The dressing was tasty, but definitely way too much to the point where it felt like we were eating globs of it rather than an actual salad. For that price, not worth it at all in my opinion. Fish and chips--decent. Fish was very delicate but also very oily and slightly on the darker side of fry. Fries were awesome, and the pickled veggies were a nice touch but the aioli tasted like nothing. Rocky Fish sandwich-- the highlight for me. I personally LOVE fresh herbs and this felt like a cool twist on a fish banh mi. Tons of fresh mint and slaw to brighten up the fish. Overall, I'd get the fish sandwich again but it is pretty expensive for what you get. I understand the real estate is prime and can appreciate costs needed to survive in the Ferry Building, but do think some items were more worth it than others. read more

Nopa Fish - Fish and chips--fries were great, fish a bit oily, aioli meh. - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My new favorite spot in the ferry building! Easy to order/great selection on the menu. It can be tricky to find a place to sit, but folks get in and out pretty quickly. The food is fantastic! The fish and chips had the right amount of batter and were fried to perfection. The chowder is one of the best I've had and the mussels were so fresh and delish! I love a good tuna melt and this was great. Not too much mayo and plenty of cheesy goodness. Everything was fantastic. Would definitely come back! read more

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first time visiting Nopa fish over a gorgeous weekend in the city. My girlfriend and I walked up and down the ferry building food hall to see what would be a good choice to enjoy lunch. The ambience is a food hall inside of the San Francisco ferry building Definitely a lot of good choices when it comes to the selection of food, will definitely have to try a plate the next time. The service was good for a first timer read more

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Excellent addition to the Ferry Building. House smoked trout latke was a great bite to start with, I loved the beet hummus (reminds me of a dish I had tried before at Nopa). My partner got the fish & chips which came out piping hot & crispy. Perhaps not quite as excellent as Hook Fish, but way easier to get to and better seating options, which more than makes up for it. Plus they have a great sauce game (aioli, creme fraiche from the latkes). I got the pristine fish over sushi rice, which was great - the fish was super fresh and loved that it was balanced out by market greens, a perfectly poached egg, and avocado. A nice light meal. read more

We had a bowl of smoked fish chowder with bread. Service was friendly and courteous. The chowder had an interesting flavor that separated it from other chowders. There is limited seating in the restaurant. However, there are other tables in the Ferry Building where you can sit and eat. read more

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I wanted this to be a 5/5 - not even close. Fish: GREASY batter that completely forgot what "crispy" means. I was fighting the oil the whole time. I did not get any aioli with my order. Fries: thick cut and limpy. I'm including a photo of a starchy, pale looking interior. I finished the fries but would not agree to order them ever again. They were mushy like they either didn't get high heat they needed or set in lower temperature long enough to absorb a lot of oil. Arnold Palmer: ice tea heavy and way too sweet- no balance whatsoever. Not a fan. read more

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I got a fish sandwich to go today, and it came in a cardboard box with a plastic lid. The sandwich was soaking wet and the bread was soaked through from the slaw juice. The sandwich was uncut, and was so messy to attempt to eat that it wasn't enjoyable. Take some actual care in the kitchen to make something edible. Squeeze the slaw out so it's not sopping wet, wrap the sandwich in a paper product and cut before wrapping again. It's seriously 101 for sandwich menu items, and at this price point, it's lazy to put out food this sloppy. read more

I've walked past Nopa Fish more times than I can count, and I genuinely can't believe it took me this long to stop in. Consider this my formal apology to myself. I stopped by around 4pm on a weekday for a to-go order and there was no wait to order, and my food was ready in about 10 minutes. Seamless. Bay Shrimp & Egg Salad Sandwich: They did not hold back on the protein. The shrimp and egg salad was generously piled on, but the real standout for me was the milk bread. Perfectly soft, slightly sweet, and it brought the whole thing together beautifully. One bite and I was completely hooked! That's not an exaggeration. Fish & Chips: Wow. The fish is beer-battered and fried to a perfect crisp, and you get three generous fillets. The fries hit that ideal balance of crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, which is honestly harder to pull off than it sounds. Nailed it. Everything came together quickly, tasted incredible, and left me wondering why this wasn't already a regular spot for me. If you've been walking past Nopa Fish like I was, you need to stop walking and go in. You won't regret it. read more

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

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Wonderful fish selection and quality. Personable service. Not much seating and it's communal tables that get busy during the weekday lunch rush--good thing you could take your food to-go and eat elsewhere around the Ferry Building, like on outside benches with a view of the water! My old VP enjoys the Rocky sandwich ($21). I enjoyed my pristine fish over rice ($28), which is pretty much a chirashi bowl. I like that they gave me avocado, but it felt like the bowl was predominately rice. Will be back for sure! read more

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Date: 2/13/2026 Time: 3:45 PM 55° Cool Weather is cool. My male companion and I boarded the San Francisco Ferry from Alameda to San Francisco. Since the weather was cool and a bit chilly, we were in the Ferry Building searching for a restaurant that serves clam chowder soup. We stopped at Hog Island. The line was out the door. We continued searching and came upon Nopa Fish. They were not busy and it was the perfect place for a bowl of clam chowder soup and bread. Ahh...warm comfort food on a cool day. Service was quick and the employees were attentive to us and other diners. I left my blue bag. One of the employees followed us out of the restaurant and handed me the bag. I was grateful that he went above and beyond the call of his duty. The minor drawback is my male companion does not like mushrooms which is in the chowder. He picks out all the mushrooms and gives them to me. I love mushrooms. They are nutritious and beneficial for my health. Return visit? Yes, future visit is a must. I didn't have a chance to read the menu as to what else is served at this restaurant. read more

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The place is inside the ferry building which is perfect for me took ferry from Vallejo. Love the bar style seating but I do wish they have more tables available because this lace was busy around 2pm. I ordered fish and chips. Food came out quick and hot. The outside breading of fried fish is crispy and fish inside is moist. I love how fresh the fish is. French fried is ok. I love the pickled vegetables. The sauce came with fish and chips has good flavors but tiny bit bland. The price is on higher side but it's good amount of food. Overall, friendly staff, fresh food to dine in or to go, Convenient location. read more

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Love this place. All the dishes were so fresh. We had the poke bowl and salmon fish of the day with snap peas read more

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I really enjoyed the rockfish sandwich, the rockfish was nicely fried and tasted fresh, the vegetables and sauces mixed well together to create a balanced and savory taste, and the bun was fluffy and nicely toasted. The house smoked trout latke was above average, the bread at the bottom was a bit overcooked but the trout was fresh and the beet hummus was a nice addition in flavor. It is $8 though which is quite expensive; I'd probably skip on it next time and just get the sandwich which I think is reasonably priced at $21. We went around lunch on a Sunday and we just sat on a shared table in front of each other. There was no line and the food came out relatively fast. 4.6/5 read more

Nopa Fish - Rockfish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here for a casual lunch with a friend. We ate there. Ordered Bay shrimp and egg sandwich and fish (local rockfish) & chips (French fries isn't that good. It's not crispy and feels soggy - pass on that. The have a wide selection of fresh seafood that are posted on their menu.You order at the cashier and they have utensils and napkins at the table. They give you a number and bring you the food. For a casual lunch in a sunny day, great place to visit the Ferry building and enjoy seafood. Service was pleasant. read more

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Surprised to find this place at the SF Ferry Building, but happy to see the fish market with a nice little menu. There were some counter seats, but took my order to go to eat within the building. Excellent staff who cared about your experience. Including how long you were waiting for your food. I ordered the Rocky (fish sandwich) and fries. Would definitely get the fish again. Everything about it was perfect. I would skip the fries though. Just not to my liking, though I think other people would like them. Prices are a bit expensive. My order of the above was $33 with tax + tip. So, not a place I can come to often. However, I will come again to try tge other menu items. read more

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Nopa Fish is in the Ferry Building, and we love it for their high quality, sustainable seafood and reasonable prices. The menu is a collection of American style seafood(ie. Fish and chips, clam chowder, fish sandwiches) as well as Asian (sushi over rice) eats that are crafted beautifully. On this visit we had the Sushi over Rice, and the Shrimp and Egg sandwich. They do not have much sit-down dining spaces, so we took our orders to go. The foods were packed in recyclable bento boxes and beautifully presented. My sushi over rice was choke full of colors from the assorted raw fishes as well as different fermented and fresh vegetables. There was even a soft poached egg. The shrimp and egg sandwich was also tasty. The shrimp and egg salad was served open faced in a milk bread with furikake and pickled vegetables. The service was quick and the staff friendly. read more

Glad to grab a seat. The menu is so interesting with so many wonderful dishes. This last time I went with fish and chips and they knocked it out of the park! So delicious! So perfect! And so filling! Great price. Friends love the salads and apps. Very good wine. Enjoy! read more

5 stars are for the staff and service here!!! When I ate here for the first time, it was super crowded as usual but the staff made sure I could find a seat. So thankful since I was super hungry after tennis lessons. The environment is super clean, colorful, and has an energetic vibe! You can eat here on your own or with a group. Onto the food!! I ordered The Rocky sandwich. It's like a fresh fish and chips with cole slaw on soft crispy milk bread. Love this combination. Everyone around me kept asking me what I ordered so this one is a keeper for next time, lol. Check it out when you want something yummy with a fun nice atmosphere! read more

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Been wanting to try Nopa Fish for awhile, as I make my way to try the many delicious eateries inside the Ferry Building. To save some time, I placed an order online for pick up in advance. Ordered a fresh squeezed lemonade and the fish & chips. When I picked up my lemonade was not with my order, I bought it up and they poured me a cup immediately. Enjoyed some lunch outdoors in the lovely sun! Delicious fish and chips, a little heavy on the salt, pickled veggies on the side good as well. Overall, a good place to stop in for some lunch! read more

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Was walking through the Ferry Building and Nopa Fish caught my eye. I got 1 Potato Latke. Service was efficient. Not a whole lot of seating since Nopa Fish is located in the main thoroughfare, but most people aren't lingering around for too long, so seats open up fairly quickly. The latke was crispy and the beet sauce paired well with both the potatoes and the fish. A little bit pricey for the portion size but I'm not mad about it. Still a solid spot and I'd love to be back again to try the other items on their menu. read more

Nopa Fish - Latke - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

For Ferry Building bites, there's quite a few great options to choose from. I decided to give my usual haunts a pass to try Nopa Fish. Located within the Ferry Building, it's a small restaurant with limited seating (two long communal style tables) and maybe works as a better setup for grab and go. I was in luck, and snagged a pair of seats at a table with my friend. Staff were great, with suggesting adding the fries and chips to our orders. Order at the counter, and you get table tent numbers for your table. A tad pricey, but everything is around the Ferry Building so it's well expected. I got The Rocky along with the seaweed chips. The Rocky was great. Lots of flavor packed into the sandwich, with the buns similar to what I would love in a burger bun and they work well here too. Fish had a nice crunchy fried shell and flaky steaming interior. Perfect. The seaweed chips were just alright, like homemade chips with some seaweed powder sprinkled on them. My friend's Bay Shrimp and Egg Salad Sandwich was lackluster on the shrimp (very small amount of shrimp included) and just overpowered by the egg/creaminess of mayonnaise. He did praise the bread though, with it being similar to a milk bread with nice exterior crust and fluffy interior. The fries were pretty good. Overall, mixed on the food. I felt the fish and the fries were the real hits, and would go back just to try their fish and chips. My friend and I both resorted to disassembling our sandwiches with forks and knives. I don't think they would work well if someone intended to grab them as a to-go sandwich and tried to eat them without utensils. With the limited table seating, I could see a lot of people ending up taking the food to-go. If you do, grab utensils near the counter. read more

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I came for the tuna sandwich which a colleague had proclaimed the best thing he'd ever eaten, but was shanghai'd by the counter sign offering "market catch: chanterelles, leeks, potatoes, broccolini & almond romescu". Oh, and it also contains a nice slab of ling cod they didn't bother to mention, Tastes and ingredient quality couldn't be better. Romescu is a red bell pepper sauce that became magical with the addition of coarsely ground almonds. Can't wait to try it at home. I also ordered the pickle plate and was surprised to receive a generous tub with a mix of pickled red onions, cauliflower, leek and pepperoncini with some corn kernels thrown in for fun. Again, as good as it gets. This is a friendly spot with super casual service and you will share a table with strangers. The Catch was served on a beautiful ceramic plate in a Grecian blue design and accompanied by a wooden recyclable fork... kind of a funny way to enjoy a $40 meal but ok. read more

Nopa Fish - Market Catch plate with chanterelles, broccolini Potatoes romescu sauce and ling cod. - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow! Nopa Fish in the SF Ferry Building deserves its high marks. We came here for an early lunch and loved our sandwiches. Simple, yet exquisitely prepared and delicious. I had The Rocky, a very large piece of fried, crunchy-battered rockfish on a bed of a delicious cucumber/ carrot/ ginger cabbage slaw served on Acme Milk Bread. Enough for two meals - if we weren't staying at a hotel. My wife had the open-faced Bay Shrimp & Egg Salad Sandwich, so beautiful that people walking by kept asking what she had. A great fish market, too, for those who live in the area. My only knock is that the nearly all-community seating area is small and less than comfortable. Stop by and grab lunch to go! read more

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A little pricey but quality of fish and service made up for it. Got two poke bowls (called pristine fish over sushi rice) and an asparagus Louie salad with the $20 add-on Dungeness crab. Poke bowls had 3 kinds of fish and the Louie salad had these crispy bites of toasted quinoa that were delish. Place was busy but servers cleaned tabletops as soon as they were available and kept things moving. I'd come back to try the mussels, bay shrimp and egg salad sando and the smoked trout latke. read more

Nopa Fish - Pristine fish over sushi rice (kids removed the poached egg but it was cooked perfectly) - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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One of the best fish and chips in the city! The fish is fresh and nicely battered and fried. The fries were crispy and seasoned well! The harissa aioli was delicious and went well with the fries and fish. It's a bit on the expensive side but the portion is huge and the quality is on point. read more

Went to Nopa Fish this past weekend and was blown away. It's such a great selection of seafood based sandwiches and entrees. The sleeper of the meal was the chowder, would totally recommend if visiting. The seating is fairly limited in the restaurant, but it's the perfect meal to take out and enjoy on a sunny day outside. Wait was also fairly short - the menu is on the smaller side so they do everything super fast and with amazing quality read more

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We decided to check out Nopa Fish at the Ferry Building, which is a popular joint with limited seating in front of the restaurant. The menu has a nice variety of small bites, sandwiches and other items to choose from. Although we came during a weekday at noon, we were able to order right away and didn't wait long for our food to arrive. I ordered the Bay Shrimp and Egg Salad Sandwich. The sandwich had an open-face construction with the shrimp and egg salad scooped on top. The two slices of dill pickles are served on the side. The bread is thick and has a soft, buttery texture. It is difficult to eat the sandwich normally so I did have to cut it with a fork and knife. When tasting the egg salad mixture, I found myself wanting more of the shrimp - the shrimp itself is tiny and gets overpowered by the egg. The mayonnaise stands out as the flavor note and I wasn't able to distinguish any other flavors. To bring it to the next level, I do wish that there was more of a balance of seasonings to really make it stand out as a great sandwich. Overall, I would like to try a different item on the menu and give it another shot! read more

Nopa Fish - Bay Shrimp and Egg Salad Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was at the Ferry Building once again to check out a craft fair. But I needed to eat something first, and decided to get lunch Nopa Fish before the lines got too long. I had to get the fish and chips, and they were delicious! The breading on the fish was thin and crispy, while the rockfish was super flaky. And the fries were tossed with cumin, which added more savory flavors. I really enjoyed the harissa aioli and their house hot sauce, which was a nice change from the traditional tartar sauce. They had an earthy, peppery finish. A perfect pairing with fried fish. The pickled veggies packed a punch! I think I saw mustard seeds sprinkled on them. But whatever they pickled them in, it added an additional pop of acidity. Malt vinegar was not missed. What I also liked about the fish and chips is that they weren't greasy at all. It felt light overall, especially with the picked veggies. And the portion size was just right to satisfy my hunger. Nopa Fish is also a seafood market, with a few selections to buy by the pound. Service was really friendly! The tables available within their shop are communal tables, with one round table for 4 off to the side next to Lunette. Food comes out pretty quickly, so I imagine turnaround is quick, too. They're definitely a nice addition to the Ferry Building. I will be going back to try their raw fish with sushi rice. read more

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