Oceanside fish shop is an excellent lunch or dinner option! Parking is a bit tricky. Look for a spot on the street. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating with an open concept. You will order at the counter and they bring the order to the table as well as bus the table. Meow took our order for a large group. She was extremely helpful and friendly. Sam also accommodated our large group. Very sweet girls. The food is excellent. Very fresh seafood. I enjoyed a crab cake salad. The poke bowl is a favorite as well. Fish tacos were excellent! Great spot for families or date night. read more

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I've eaten at The Fish Shop before and have always enjoyed the food, which is why this experience caught me off guard. I ordered a crab cake, and when it arrived, it had a noticeably fishy smell. Fresh crab should not smell fishy, so I brought it to the staff's attention. A staff member came back and told me the chef said that's how it was supposed to smell. What surprised me most was that there was no effort to address the concern--no offer to replace the dish, no alternative suggested, and no attempt to make the situation right. I wasn't looking for a refund; I simply didn't feel comfortable eating something that smelled off to me. I told them I didn't want the crab cake, and that was essentially the end of the conversation. In my opinion, if a customer raises a concern about the quality of a dish, especially seafood, it should be taken more seriously. I've had good experiences here in the past, so I'm not sure what changed, but this visit was disappointing and left me feeling that my concern was dismissed rather than addressed. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop! I was definitely missing out. I stopped by while getting my smog check next door, and I loved the layout. Nice bar selection with both spirits and brews. Service was simple - order, grab a seat, and they bring out your food. Non-alcoholic drinks are self-serve. Not bad at all. The staff were friendly and professional. I ordered 2 tacos, onion rings, and a soda for $32. A little over budget if I were bringing the whole family, but for my solo adventure, it was well worth it. I loved the tacos and definitely preferred the grilled bass over the fried. The amount of veggies piled on top was perfect. My favorite part was the onion rings. The batter and the size were on point! Regardless of the cost, I'm bringing the family back to try it. Big fan! read more

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I absolutely love this place. I had previously been to their location down in San Diego. This place has a great indoor outdoor seating area with tons of TVs to watch the World! It's so fun to mix and match the taco options. Let's go around. They had fresh halibut which I got as a fried fish taco and then I also had a taco with the seared ahi with the teriyaki marinade. Both tacos were absolutely to die for. The tacos are massive and they don't skimp on the protein the way most places do, two tacos is plenty, but it is definitely hard to choose only two from all the options. Tried the mahi and shrimp ceviche it was so acidic in the best kind of way! I probably would just try the mahi ceviche or the shrimp ceviche instead of the mixed. Planning on going back this weekend and trying a few more combos for their fish tacos! read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - *Mixed Ceviche Small - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Had a lunch here with my work supervisors. Overall pleased with our choices simply due to their taste and fair portion size. My plate of salmon, vegetables, and jasmine rice hit the spot. The rice was a let down, but the salmon and vegetable mix was awesome! A beautiful blend of flavor, cooked to perfection. Their pricing is pretty steep, but at least the food lived up to a solid choice for lunch. Parking isn't great, but this is to be expected considering we are against the coast and the street is lined up with small businesses/restaurants.. Service was pretty decent, the waitresses were friendly. There was not much of a lunch rush, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

3.5 stars, rounded up for service and being dog-friendly. I had been wanting to try this spot since before they opened, but I never want to visit a new restaurant too soon (I like for places to get their kinks out). The fish was delicious but the sides were "meh". The onion rings could use a double-fried coating and the cole slaw was forgettable. I look forward to trying more of the menu; I love the tacos from the Encinitas location and my friend ordered a mahi mahi sandwich that looked really good. Pros: - friendly - food presentation - dog-friendly - clean restrooms - more seating that expected - open kitchen - walkable location to other activities Cons: - very pricey - sides are "just okay" - parking sucks read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - They said you can bring your pup with you to order at the counter! - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

The only reason I'm not giving one star is because at least we didn't get sick from Oceanside Fish Shop's food. The first time I ate at the Fish Shop brand was at the location in Pacific Beach. I had a blackened swordfish sandwich several years ago there, and remembered it as being juicy, fresh and delicious. So when I saw this new location open up in North County, we decided to try it. I would guess the No. County restaurant is not owned or run by the same people as the PB restaurant. I say this because the Oceanside food is not even a smidgen close to the QUALITY or TASTE of the Pacific Beach location. Two dinners were both awful. Both dinners - all wrong. A fish n chips plate turned out to be a disaster, both in quality and taste. First, there was an immediate unmistakable bad fish smell upon delivery by DoorDash. Not only was the fish not fresh, it was over-fried way past golden brown; it was more like dark brown with a bitter taste. The 'chips' (fries) were replaced with onion rings at an additional cost. They also had the same dark hue, but no crunch whatsoever in either item on that plate. The mahi-mahi sandwich was a piece of very thin sliced mahi mahi. Overcooked and dry asf, at least the blackening rub was tasty. It's disappointing. I really liked their quaint Pacific Beach location, but after this bad experience, we won't be going back to the Oceanside Fish Shop location again. read more

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We got our food in no time!! I call that fast service!! I ordered fried fish and fries with seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was amazing!!! I wanted more!! Our server was great she kept coming back to make sure if we needed anything else or refill on water or soda. Place is super nice. Love to come back again soon!! read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Salmon, fries and seaweed salad. Yummy!! - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is the new spot!! Super good and fresh with multiple fish and entree options. You pick your fish, then the seasoning and then if you wand a taco, salad or sandwich. The place is nice and clean with outside seating. The food is so good, sandwiches hit! Definitely check this place out for a feel good healthy option. read more

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First time here. Won't be my last! A friend encouraged me to check this spot out and I definitely wasn't disappointed. Rolled in early (4:30pm-ish) so it wasn't too busy and on the quieter side. You walk in and order at the counter. The staff were helpful and attentive. Stoked they had a Padres game on as well. I ordered the shrimp and two dorado tacos. Everything was delicious. The shrimp was soooo good. Will definitely order again. The tacos were really good but not actually spicy. The whole menu looks great though. I'll be back soon. read more

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Okay the only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is because the parking does suck. What do you expect on Coast Highway-so, you just have to be prepared to walk a little bit. Fish and chips and a cup of the clam chowder was tasty! It's a serve yourself kind of place, just place your order at the register-the different types of fish and type of season are plenty to choose from. There are plenty of seats to choose from, the vibe is so chill. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Fish and chips. - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This was my second time at Fish Shop in Oceanside and it won't be my last. This causal spot has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with shade so it's a perfect spot for a nice day. I got the TKO and Elote tacos and both were delicious and had unique flavors. They don't skimp on the fish or toppings which makes them well worth the price you pay. You order your food at the counter and the person ringing us up was helpful and went back to the kitchen to ask about gluten questions I had. They also were attentive and took away our plates quickly when we were done. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - TKO and Elote tacos on the outdoor shaded patio - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Overall rating 4.5 Stopped by on Easter after a long beach walk and ordered a plate to go. The "catch of the day" was Halibut, which I got grilled along with Cole slaw and onion rings for the two sides. The halibut was a large piece. The fish ate dry, probably because I got it to go. Made fish tacos with the leftover halibut. The service was great. I stopped a server as soon as I came in and she was going to take me to the bar to order, then said she'd take care of me. Gave me a water cup while I waited. The young woman who brought out the order said she put in extra ranch, it was great on the onion rings. Will definitely try again, eating there vs to go. Was curious if the ladies room still had the disco lights from the prior place but didn't check it out. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Grilled halibut with light garlic butter, Cole slaw and onion rings. - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came her when they first opened, what a great addition to Oceanside. Their shrimp is my go to always, need to buy their seasoning next time! read more

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Casual and clean spot for fish tacos (and more!) now in O-side. We always see really long lines at this place when we go by and recently got the chance to try it. We have been to the Point Loma and the Encinitas locations in the past, and it operates the same. You check out any of the huge menu boards outside or above the register, order at the register, take your number and find a seat. The fish is good and I really like the variety that you can have taking a fish or shellfish option, choosing a seasoning, and then making it into a taco, a salad, a sandwich, or a plate. Price varies wildly based on which fish and which style so be sure to look at that. I had the plate with Ahi tuna with blackened seasoning which was a little spicy and favor flavor packed. I thought it was very good. Mt NF got the tacos and had a piece of fried cod in one and mahi in the other. He really liked his as well. We will definitely be back. read more

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Stopped by on a Friday afternoon right before the rush. While we waited for our food the line moved out to the sidewalk. We didn't wait more than 10 mins for our food to come out. We ordered a large ceviche bowl and it came with chips and a salmon sandwich. The food tasted great. We enjoyed our seats although. Y the bar although if you're there when the sun is setting it might be in your eyes for a while but adjusting your seat will do the trick. They had all the tvs on playing basketball games. Overall good experience. The bathrooms were clean. Only street parking is available. read more

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First and last visit. We ordered by phone because the online system isn't up and running yet. Sadly, the food didn't live up to the hype, overpriced for the quality and overall experience. We managed to find street parking, though it was very limited. The kitchen and dining area appeared clean and were a decent size. We ordered the coconut shrimp, two fish & chips, a small coleslaw, and two mahi tacos (one with Fish Shop seasoning and one blackened). Unfortunately, most of the items didn't taste very fresh and were definitely lacking flavor. The fish & chips and coconut shrimp were underwhelming, and even the coleslaw felt flat. To make it worse, one taco didn't come with a lime, and one of the fish & chips orders didn't have tartar sauce. I specifically asked to confirm everything was in the bag and was assured it was, but that wasn't the case. I strongly dislike when I'm dismissed. For a to-go order, that attention to detail really matters. Pretty simple; it's standard. The only standout were the mahi tacos, which had decent flavor. Overall, though, it didn't feel worth the price. Lesson learned: sometimes the lower-star reviews are the most accurate. Disappointed to have wasted both time and money. read more

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I'm not blown away. $60 for coconut shrimp, French fries, poke bowl, and 2 soda. Typical for the closeness to the beach. Small portions, you probably won't leave full from one meal, if you're a big eater. The service was definitely lacking. You pay at the counter then they bring you the food. Just take orders at the tables dude, it's not that hard. Cause the line can get ridiculous. I'm not going to leave lower than 4 stars cause nothing was disgusting and I don't think it deserves as low as 3 Won't be coming back read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Coconut shrimp and fries - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Lived in North County for 20 years now and have never been to the Fish Shop. Encinitas location opened in 2014 I believe and PB in 2010. So we were ecstatic for one to open up here in our backyard. We first tried to go opening weekend but lines were out the door so we waited for the dust to settle. Came on a Saturday @ 1pm. This was a good time because it was relatively empty inside. When we left, it was much more packed. Ordered (with scores): * Shrimp & Chips - (10/10) - $19.50 * Fish & Chips - (9/10) - $18.25 * Spicy Dorado Taco - (3/10) - $7.75 * Clam Chowder cup - (10/10) - $8.75 * House Lager - (8/10) - $8 * Kona Big Wave - (8/10) - $8.50 Everything was great but the Spicy Dorado Taco. I did not like it, at all. It might have been because I got a flour tortilla but I don't see how a corn tortilla would have made a difference. The fish was not seasoned and there was too much coleslaw on top. It was a coleslaw taco. Added avocado for $1.50 and didn't help. The clam chowder was awesome. $9 is a little steep for a cup, but at least it tasted great. The fish & chips were also good, but the fried shrimp were standouts. AMAZING. We got two beers but could have gotten cocktails. They have a full bar. And I love how much seating there is. All types: at the bar (padded), bar top, benches (padded), patio seating, patio high-tops. Bathrooms are outside with a lock on the door. Service was outstanding. The employees are really nice and we can't wait to come back to try some more grub - fish sammiches are next. read more

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The service was great, all staff was very attentive. We ordered red snapper and sea bass. Both had little to no flavor, very bland. The onion rings were perfect and fries were good. The restaurant is a typical fish house, but the music was way too loud. It definitely was not inviting to sit, relax and enjoy your meal. read more

This place is very busy, and it's no mystery why--the food is very, very good! Oceanside Fish Shop (at 236 S Coast Hwy) has quickly become one of my go-to spots in town for killer seafood without breaking the bank. The menu is straightforward and focused, which I love--no endless pages to scroll through. They offer a full bar too, so you can pair your meal with a cold drink if you're in the mood. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but they make smart use of every inch of space. It's spotlessly clean, easy to navigate, and the service is as quick as you'd expect in a popular spot--efficient and friendly without feeling rushed. We ordered the fish and chips for me and shrimp for my wife. Everything was prepared perfectly and presented beautifully. The fish was incredibly fresh, bursting with flavor, and the breading was light and crispy--not heavy or overpowering at all. It let the natural taste of the fish shine through. My wife's shrimp were packed with flavor too--juicy, well-seasoned, and just spot-on. Seating can be tight because of the cozy size, but trust me, it's 100% worth it. For great, fast seafood at incredibly affordable prices, especially if you're local to Oceanside, this is the place. You won't regret stopping in--you might even thank me later for the tip! Highly recommend. Enjoy! read more

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We had the fried shrimp and fish taco. The seafood was fresh and flavorful the shrimp or beer battered decent size jumbo shrimp really tasty. My eye Tal was good with a think corn tortilla but just one. You order the counter and the server brings you the order. We had iced tea and water. The total bill was $40 a bit expensive for just a light lunch. read more

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Great local fish shop! Like their sister locations in Encinitas and Pacific Beach, Oceanside Fish Shop serves a selection of fresh fish, tacos, sandwiches and other seafood favorites like ceviche, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, oysters and fisherman's stew. Side options include rice, fries, salad and a full bar. Needless to say, you won't struggle finding enough to eat. Some of my favorite items include the TKO Taco, Lobster Taco and the Coconut Shrimp w/ sweet Chili Sauce. There's fresh ceviche is also a house favorite. The service is great and the open air environment makes you want to hang out and stay a while especially if there's a sea breeze blowing. Stop by for lunch or dinner and check it out for yourself. Pro Tip: Check their daily specials before ordering. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Mahi Mahi Taco, Coconut Shrimp, Vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Maybe my expectations were too high. San Diego has so many great options with this concept. Order the type of fish you want and how it's prepared and the seasoning. This fell short in the flavor of the fish and the shrimp special was overcooked. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was very clean. read more

Went for the first time last week for their Thursday oyster deal! We tried each kind of oyster they had for $1.25 each. As you can see in the photos, they were beautiful and tasted amazing. We also tried their fish and chips and these might be my second favorites in the area. They were big and cooked just right. The fries were also delicious, crisp and not oily. Lastly the drinks were great- the only thing is that my bf ordered an old fashioned and this location didn't make it the way it usually is made. Other than that, we loved it and will be back again! read more

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I came for the fish tacos and was not disappointed. Red snapper and Mahi Mahi on corn tortillas. Friendly staff will guide you through the menu since it's counter service.. Lots of seating options with views of the TVs. Perfect for sports and a beverage or two. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've tried other Fish Shop locations, but this was my first time trying the one in Oceanside! It seems pretty comparable to the others, I always get the salmon tacos with fish shop sauce and they always hit hard. Service was very fast and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's no designated parking lot, so you'll have to find street parking nearby, but usually it's pretty easy to find. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

I had super high hopes for this place since I have been to the one in Encinitas and really like that one. To have one closer? Score!!! But.... So let's start out with the service. We happened to come when it was late enough in the day to miss the lunch crowd yet early enough to miss the dinner crowd. I highly recommend early afternoon because when we arrived, there was only one person ahead of us, but when we were leaving, the line was starting down the short steps and into the sidewalk. The young man at the counter...he was fantastic! So nice and genuinely enthusiastic about his job and talking to the customers. I have a feeling this is just his personality, which is honestly perfect for customer service. He was super friendly and smiling and gave opinions when asked and his suggestions didn't disappoint. If I still had a small business, I would have done my best to try to steal him away to come work for me haha Now the reason for the three stars...believe it or not, it was the food. Don't get me wrong... the fish lumpia was fantastic and if I only ordered that, it would have been a five star review. We ordered the fish stew for my husband and it looked like it would have so much flavor, but ended up being a little watery without much flavor if you can believe that. my daughter and I ordered the fish plates with me getting the seabass and her getting the swordfish. My seabass... honestly I'm not sure what happened. The center was cooked but kind of mushy... like from when a fish is frozen too long or something? Yet the outside was overcooked and dry. How is that even possible? Not much flavor as well. My daughter didn't have the strange mushy texture to her fish, but it was definitely overcooked and super dry. The sides? Fries and rice pilaf, which were ok but nothing to really change my opinion on the meal itself. Now my sister and her husband went there much later the same evening and they said their food was great... so I don't know??? Maybe we came at a bad period of the day which was great for less wait time but not so great for the food? Beats me. I will probably try it again just to see if that was the case and will update my review if that is how it goes. For now though, it's a solid 3 because the guy at the counter saved it. Oh! And the fish lumpia because... well.... Fish lumpia! read more

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Food was good , service friendly , ambience is beachy a bit noisy ,we ordered fish n chips they come with fries and cocktail sauce .. no coleslaw and when I asked I was told that I could substitute fries for cole slaw at an additional $4 dollars read more

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I have been to the Pacific Beach and Encinitas fish shops in the past so when I heard that this one had opened in Oceanside, I wanted to try it with friends who lived nearby. We came on Thursday for oyster night and there were a few people in line ahead of us. The line moved pretty quickly, and we each ordered a little more than a dozen oysters. We then went to the bar to order wine. It was a bit confusing because there was no list of what the wines were. It was just the bartender telling us the kinds without brands. He was a little bit gruff so we didn't want to ask too many questions. We each tasted a wine and chose one of the two 2 whites we were offered, then we took a seat. The restaurant is a big and open area and the windows were all open. Shortly thereafter, our oysters were brought to us, and the staff was attentive about whatever else we might've needed. The oysters were delicious, but there was a ton of shells shards in them, which really detracted from the oysters themselves, having to pull them out of your mouth with every bite. They are a great price, but it would really be much better if there was a way they could make sure not so much broken oyster shell bits were in each oyster. 3.5 stars read more

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Came on a Sunday afternoon, ordered lobster tacos, which were good on flour tortillas, the tortillas were not soft so I suspect the tortillas were not fresh. Had the calamari which was terrible, rubbery and overly cooked, not fresh either. Not sure I would come here again, service was good, nice clean restaurant. They do offer a military discount which is nice. read more

This place was good, but I might need to give it another shot. Pretty pricey in my opinion. Onion rings were kind of cakey. I got the lemon shrimp but there wasn't a really strong flavor. I've heard lots of good things about this place so I think I'll have to try it again. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Shrimp plate with onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Tasty Fish with amazing batter! Good service and clean nice ambiance! We'll be back, ya gotta try it! read more

Newest fish shop, the Oceanside location does not disappoint! All the amazing quality and phenomenal you can expect from the other 2 locations, paired with a contemporary newly built facility and modernistic ambiance. Definitely a must if you love excellent seafood! read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - $1.25 Oysters Thursday night - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

To put it frankly, it wasn't worth the wait. My wife and I waited but probably 25 minutes just to be told we can sit at the bar to order food. The fish and chips were... okay. Nothing really to scream about so I'd give them 2.5/5. The fish fell apart and the breading fell off every time. The fries were always pretty basic and had nothing special about them. The clam chowder wasn't bad but also didn't really have much clam in it. It tasted good though. My wife got a salmon plate with rice and veggies and the rice was plain white rice that looked mushy. We also had to ask for more teriyaki glaze because there was maybe a tea spoon or maybe the lightest brush of it on it. I'd say the best thing we ordered out of everything was the spicy dorado taco, however, the menu listed it as mahi mahi. So was it dorado or mahi mahi? Idk, it had a bunch of stuff on the taco so I couldn't tell the difference. I'd say this food was quite over priced for probably the most mediocre food you can get. If you want good fish and chips I'd recommend Belching Beaver or Harbor Fish and Chips. Pretty bummed I waited so long and paid as much as I did because I left pretty annoyed. read more

Oceanside Fish Shop - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great food ,great quality service and I recommend this place if you like seafood you need go try this place on cost high way in Oceanside ca read more

So happy to have a Fish Shop in Oceanside! While I'm normally not a big fan of places where you order at the counter, the line moved very fast and then they bring food and drinks to your table. Service was excellent by all. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Hubby liked his Pineapple Express taco. The calamari was good too. A surprisingly good margarita too! I look forward to returning and trying other dishes and seasonings. The atmosphere of the indoor/ outdoor seating was really wonderful too. Great addition to our food scene. Sorry my pics aren't that great we started digging in before I remembered to take them. lol read more

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Meh ‍ Service was meh. Food was meh. Atmosphere was meh. Prices were exorbitant. I REALLY wanted to like this place. Oceanside needs a good fish taco/ seafood spot SO badly. Like quality local non frozen fish for a fair price. It just doesn't exist in Oside. Don't get me wrong ,meat here is quality but half my tacos were bone dry, so the freshness was a moot point. I tried 6 tacos, poke, apps, ceviche, like I said I wanted to like this place. And all of it was so boring and bland. Couple that with double the price of what a quality fish taco will cost you in Encinitas, it just ain't worth it. Don't go. read more

Food was great-awesome flavor. Service was excellent. Definitely coming back soon. Recommend to try tacos- big portions and great flavors

Food was good and fresh. A little confusing at first you order at the desk which it did say but waitress was eager to take order but handed us a menu and waited no problem! We got a few tacos clam chowder and kids corn dog and all were delicious. Also tried a spicy peach margarita that was amazing! I'm glad we took the wrong turn looking for a different place. Must try! read more