So, the food here is fantastic. I mean, such an experience. The fish stew is best version of that dish anywhere. I've had a tray of uni here. Honestly, I can't believe the low rating. It doesn't deserve it. So the service is not great, but that's because it's very busy. If you need to get in and out, this is not the place, but if you know what you're in for, enjoy the breakwater, and yummy eats. Yes, the food here is that good. Expensive, but really good. I always get the "large" size stew because leftovers are acceptable to bring home and they taste good. Also, the Haw Dwip Baap (sashimi binimbaap) is still really refreshing and good. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work." read more

We ate here after spending the afternoon at the beach. It is conveniently located at the end of the pier near the fishing area. The restaurant itself is dated and worn but has all the features of a seafood market. There are live fish and crustaceans that you can pick at the counter. Seating area is narrow with several windows looking out to the water and pier. Make sure to open the window to allow for ventilation. For starters, we got the fries and calamari. These were just okay. Probably better at one of the other places that sell fried seafood on the pier. The star of the show was the spicy fish soup. We ordered a small and it easily could've passed for medium or large. It had generous amounts of fresh fish and broth was flavorful without being overly spicy. Dungeness crab was large and meaty. Comes with butter but didn't really need any. Sides of kimchi and rice were a nice touch. If you don't mind getting messy and eating on paper plates, Pacific fish center is a great place to eat fresh seafood/korean food on your next visit to Redondo Beach read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Spicy fish soup, calamari - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The best thing: Dungeness crab and rice and it had indoor seating They did not have chowder fries or fried rice when I went. While good, I think you can have more variety elsewhere. The con is the butter for seafood isn't real butter! It's like movie popcorn butter. Very disappointing. Service is nice, perfunctory. Inside is dates but has a interior bathroom and sinks to wash hands. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Clams - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The star is the definitely the steam crab. No need to dip in the oily fake butter, the crab is sweet by itself. We also ordered the non-spicy halibut soup and the fish and chips, but both dishes were just okay and not particularly memorable. However the prices here are ridiculous. I get that the restaurant is located in a tourist-heavy area right by the pier, but the overall experience didn't justify the cost. Not when you serve your food in paper plates, thin paper napkins. and no food gloves. The attitude from the staff wasn't very welcoming, and it felt awkward being asked for a tip on the way out, especially considering there were only two other customers dining there on a Wednesday night. I noticed the waitress demanded a tip from them as well. The service definitely need to be better here for the price they charge. read more

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The best seafood restaurant! The service was excellent. We also had a seafood stew. It's not in the picture, but it was perfect and the view from the restaurant was beautiful as well. I would highly recommend trying the seafood stew and steam dungeon is crab My recommendation. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Dungeness crabs. - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Rude waitress, expensive prices. A tip is not mandatory. It is a thank you for a job well done. read more

Honestly, it's not bad. The food tastes good. But,, is the price justifiable? Probably not. We ordered 3 things off the menu and our bill was well over $200 including tip and drinks. Honestly I have no complaints about the food, but paying the pricing was a little absurd given that we were the only customers in the restaurant, and nothing was memorable. The service we received was standard, the taste was standard, nothing out of the ordinary. I know this restaurant used to be poppin many years back, and it just isn't the same anymore. I'd like to support my local businesses but when it isn't the same anymore is a little hard, admittedly. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Dungeness crab - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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A hidden gem in Redondo Beach, get your seafood, then get your Korean soonduboo, and chow down. Seafood with Korean seafoods, and the Korean aunties serving us with their traditional Korean hospitality, and you got one heck of an experience. read more

Location gives this place a extra star. I do wish they had a vegan options on their menu. The French fries and beer are expensive ish too. Still the service is great and the place is nice to be in. If they had a vegan option I'd give them 5 stars. I also wish they had a check in offer for Yelpers or Google Reviewers. The inside has a mirror that makes it feel bigger than it is. The view from inside is stellar. read more

Don't let the look of this place fool you. The food here is so fresh and made to order. Everything I ordered was fantastic. Some of the best seafood I've ever ate. The price is fair and the service here is fast and efficient. They make you pay before you sit which is interesting but it's probably to avoid dashers so I understand. The ladies who are serving and bringing out the food are badass and run that establishment with ease. Fish and chips. Deep fried oysters. Dungeness Crab. These are a must. We wanted to order the sashimi but they sold out for the day. One of my favorite memories coming here to visit. If you are a real foodie then you'll appreciate this place read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Fun time eating crab - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Crab and seafood on the pier in Redondo Beach! Been coming here off and on over the past 25+ years. Sometimes when I'm on vacation in LA, or if I had a long layover at LAX. This time I had over 6 hours, so we had a ride and made the 20-25 min trek from the airport. It opens at 1130 if you're wondering. Ordered a crab, and they scoop it out of the tank, charge by the weight, and fresh steam it for you (takes about 20 min). Yum! A no frills place, paper plates and napkins, wooden hammers, plastic aprons to protect yourselves from the crab splatters if you get too carried away, and they have beer and korean shoju to wash it all down. Things have pretty much remained the same over time. Pretty good food, nice Korean owners, and a place to share brews and fresh seafood with friends! Definitely will continue to visit this place from time to time, not only to eat, but to bring back nostalgic memories of an old stomping grounds from my younger days... read more

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A tip is not mandatory. It is a thank you for a job well done. Had to come to the counter to order and ask for everything. The waitress didn't do as good of a job as she seems to think she did. However, she argued with the customers for more tip. Really bad service. Food was standard. Place is outdated. read more

Redondo Beach is an underrated gem - it's got a nice pier, nice beach and coastline, without the busy crowd like some of the beaches further north. Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant is located on a prime location on the pier where you can enjoy your dinner and the sunset all together. This restaurant has Korean influences, and offers Korean seafood stews along with steamed seafood. While we were here for dinner, we opted for the Korean spicy stew and 1 lb. of steamed jumbo shrimp. The shrimp were very fresh; whereas the stew was a bit on the pricier side for what it is. The small stew can probably feed 2 people on its own, as my husband and I couldn't finish the 1 lb. shrimp and the stew. I do think this place is overpriced, especially if you are ordering the raw seafood options. However, you come here for the views and the experience. Compared to other beaches like Santa Monica, Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant offers a less upscale/stuffy ambiance and price tag while still located at a prime location. read more

This is my first review for this place even though I've been here several times over the years. The ambiance of this place sits right on the pier. I was surprised to see this place not busy on a Saturday evening. It was so nice not have to wait in line! You pay to order first before sitting down. Service was pretty good & quick. Hubby & I came here with 2 other couples. We ordered 1 crab per couple, large sashimi plate, & 매운탕 to share. I've been craving to come back to this place for the longest time & I left the place full & satisfied. Everything was good. The crab had good amount of meat & the sashimi was fresh. The 매운탕 hit the spot for me. The soup was flavorful. It was definitely better to come with more people bc the portions are big. read more

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Grew up coming here. Now as an adult, can appreciate the entire experience. There was plenty of seating as the restaurant was large. Ordered the large sashimi platter, one Dungeness crab and spicy fish stew. Since the restaurant was on the pier, the food was very expensive. Quality is pretty good but not exceptional. Enjoyed opening the window to feel the breeze. Overall good experience but it may be more so due to nostalgia. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Dungeness crab - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Got here for lunch and ordered a small sashimi, 1 dungeoness crab and maeuntang (spicy fish soup). It came out to about $185 bucks with a bottle of soju. Everything was delicious but I recommend going up on the spice level for the soup. We got medium and I def think it was more of a mild-medium. read more

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Service and language barrier is probably the real issue here. Menu and prices are a bit confusing as well. My mom loved this place, so I ordered the spicy fish stew to go and really enjoyed it. Was about $65 with tip for the large. I really wanted a spicy crab stew I tried here years ago with my mom, but they either don't make it anymore or don't want to. The fish stew was great, but if they put a crab in there, it would have been bomb. They do have live crab, so......maybe it was too expensive? One crab did cost about $65 here, which seemed steep, but probably would have paid the $130 total if they added the crab. The menu is limited, but the stew was amazing and large was enough for 6 people, so not a bad deal, even if they added the crab and was $130 total. Maybe next time with a small group. The sunset alone was worth the visit! read more

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My family's been going here for years and there's nowhere more we'd trust to make an amazing spicy seafood stew and sell the freshest, best crabs in the area. The store is run by a squad of friendly Korean ladies that have been around for years, and the food is cooked and served fresh. The restaurant is on the pier, and on days with good weather, is beautiful to look out on. read more

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Fresh and quality seafood here at Pacific Fish Center! I have been going here since I was a kid, and the quality has always been great. My mom and I ordered clams, fried oysters, crab, and spicy Korean seafood soup. Each dish was delicious and we were full between the two of us. I especially enjoyed the soup, they are generous with their portions and seafood. My only reason for a 4-star rating was the size of the crabs. They did not have much meat, and for the price I expected more. Finish the body of the crab by mixing rice and sesame oil is so good when it mixes with the juices. The service is great and the views of the ocean are beautiful. I look forward to coming back and enjoying fresh seafood! read more

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I had a great lunch here. We were a party of 6 and ordered 3 Dungeness crabs, spicy fish stew, and a large sashimi platter. I wasn't sure about the portions since my sister's family usually only orders crab, but I wanted more variety--so that was our first order. The bill was around $450 + tip. The sashimi came out first. It was fresh, but the amount was so tiny. After that, I asked my brother-in-law about the price (they treated us that day), and it turned out to be $150--definitely not worth it. The portions overall were smaller than expected, so we had to order a second round of food. But we enjoyed the rest. The spicy stew, fresh clam soup, and fried calamari were all good. Great view, fun to walk around with a few snacks after. I'd definitely come back--but never for the sashimi. K-Town is way better for that. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Redondo Beach Family Staple My family loves visiting Redondo Beach for this Korean owned Fish Center for their Small Fish Soup $37.99 and the Small Shrimp $16.99 per pound. Don't be sticker shocked and if you are, head on over to the long lines at Quality Seafood. They also sell Crab that will cost you an arm and a leg aka North of a Benjamin $100. I didn't take a picture of the famous Fish Soup but they use this really nice Meaty Fish and provide Rice and Kimchi to go along with it. It is very filling and hearty. Asking for Tabasco will set you back $2.50. At least water was free and had a piece of lemon, but the utensils are as disposable as you can get! Shrinkflation hit this Redondo Beach gem. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Small Shrimp 16.99 per Lb - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I've been coming here since I was a toddler w/ my family & this restaurant will continue to get my business. The seafood is always so fresh & the service is so efficient. They're so popular that you needa be early or catch them when the fresh catch comes in for the sweet shrimp (my absolutely favorite) I love coming here during the day & eat fresh seafood on the water while sipping some soju & having some spicy soup read more

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This place is the very definition of a rip-off. Yes, it's located in a special tourist area, but that doesn't justify cutting corners -- especially not at these prices. If you're going to charge that much, the quality should at least match. They use extremely cheap, low-quality disposable items. Even the shared plates are incredibly flimsy. For example, the extra plates are made of thin paper that gets soggy and easily falls apart as you eat anything with moisture. The disposable spoons feel like toy utensils -- very cheap and uncomfortable to use. It's clear they're trying to save money on every little thing, but that just brings down the entire dining experience. If you want to run a restaurant at this level, please match your service and materials accordingly. It was incredibly inconvenient and frustrating. I will never be returning. read more

Family tradition to come here, usually for special events. I used to come here more often with family friends growing up, but now just once every year or two since moving out of LA county because it is far, but it is worth it. The ambience still feels the same as in the 90s, and food has been consistently the same (good). Only place I really like to go to hammer dungeness crabs and the stew; happy that it has survived changing times and able to now take my parents and children myself. read more

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If I could give it a -100 star I would. The price was over priced and a rip off. The food was mediocre. The service was the most terrible. After we finished eating,the waitress blocked us from leaving and aggressively told us that the tip was not included. They were aggressive and forcefully. We told them we paid with card and included the tip in the charge and they aggressively demand that we show them the receipt and wouldn't let us go until the cashier pulled out our receipt and showed them. They were forcefully, aggressively, and made us feel like we did something wrong. First, we didnt owe them anything, we were the customer, the food was a rip off, and it wasnt worth thr price and the abuse we received. Restaurant from hell. I am sure I get better service and food from prison. read more

The OG Redondo beach crab house with a view of the pier. Price is $$$$ so expect to splurge on this quality seafood dinner, and smashing the steamed crab is also part of the fun. Small sashimi platter was a good app for a group of four. Steamed crab is a must, along with the seafood soup as the finale. (unlimited rice and kimchi). read more

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Loved the food specially, the fish soup The waitress were good and attentive good service. The environment was good. Nice view of the beach. read more

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I've been here several times, but this place is really unchanging and unscrupulous. This time, the server spilled my beer and told me to pay for it again. What do you think? Do you think this is common sense? Where would they come from to ask me to order again without even apologizing for their own mistake? Do you think the customers are fools? I really wasted my money. I don't understand why the rating is so high. It seems like they just post other comments to cover up the bad ones. I hope they do business with a conscience. 이곳을 몇번 와봤지만 정말 변하지 않고 양심 없는 횟집입니다. 이번에는 서빙하는 직원이 맥주를 쏟았는데 다시 돈주고 주문하라는 말을 합니다. 여러분은 어떻게 생각하십니까? 상식적이라고 생각하십니까? 본인들이 실수 해놓고 사과 한마디 없이 다시 시키라는 말이 어디서 나올까요? 고객이 호구로 보이십니까? 정말 돈이 아까웠습니다. 평점이 왜 높은지 모르겠고 안좋은 글이 올라오면 이글을 덥기 위해 다른글로 도배를 하는거 같습니다. 양심있게 장사 하셨으면 좋겠습니다. read more

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My family has been eating here for over 30 years. I live out of state now and I still try and go every time I visit California. Yes, prices have gone up (like everywhere else) but for the quality and taste of this crab, I still wouldn't go anywhere else. Must order - raw shrimp, crab, and their spicy fish soup! You order your food by the front and grab a table. They bring you your food to your table when ready. Absolutely delicious every time! read more

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Yes it is a bit pricy for the live lobster and crab, but you're seated at the pier with ocean view and ocean breeze, especially important during the crazy 106+ heat in many parts of LA! We got clam soup, lobster, and steamed shrimps. The shrimps weren't deveined so that can use improvement. The lobster is one of the best I've had as it was super fresh and pairs perfectly with the dipping butter. I also recommend the clam soup and if you like spicy, go for the Korean fish soup. Service is decent. Waitresses are friendly, and if you need something just ask them. Parking is at the pier lot which is reasonably priced. read more

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2023/142 Located inside the shopping area of Redondo Beach Pier. Friendly , cheerful and helpful order taker staff. I Came Saturday for dinner got 2 crabs for $116 , a lot pricey but i guess worth the dining experience by the beach. Butcher Paper served as table covering ,and we were given small wooden Mallets, plastic utensils, paper plates, and Disposable aprons. Lemon water in a pitcher with plastic cups, lemon wedges and melted Food came in sbout 20 minutes Waitress de-shelled the crab and cut into quarters. Crab was meaty , sweet and tasty. Fried oysters were fresh and battered lightly. Fried baby octopus kinda chewy but grandkids love them Small Steamed Shrimps with heads were kinda on the salty side but meat were fresh and tender. Restaurant has a scenic view of the pier boardwalk and ocean on each side of the dining area. Live dungeness crabs are weighed first then to be steamed and served steaming hot and cut then eaten. read more

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Perfect place to eat while walking around the redondo pier. Parking is in a paid parking structure for $2/hr and this restaurant is pretty much on the pier, towards the top level above the seafood market. It seem to be Korean owned but it have all sorts of cooked and raw fish, wish a variety of beer and soju. The small plate of sashimi and live shrimp were fresh and served with wasabi, including its heads fried separately. Overall great experience eating while looking out into the ocean! read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Live shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I'm been going to this place almost 20year always recommend all my friends going but this time I Oder spicy Korean soup and steam clam but they bring out some clam soup instead of spicy Korean soup , I cannot accept the fact that staff just standing there and argue with customer with no solution that really unprofessional and that not how you handle situation ! read more

Food is decent but 5 stars due to the location. The views are fantastic from inside the restaurant. Went with a buddy and we shared a small spicy fish stew and a fried sampler. The sampler came with crinkle cut fries, butterfly shrimp, and fish. The fried food was good. The stew had great taste, although super red in color, it was just the right amount of spicy. I don't do well with too spicy but it waa just right when eaten with rice. I think rice was free. My only note would be I wish the stew was hotter in temperature. By the time we got it it wasn't too hot. You order when you enter at the counter and seat yourself. The server ladies were kind and quick. read more

I've been visiting the Pacific Fish Center ever since I was young. I always enjoy coming here with my friends and family! Ambiance: There was not many people when I went at 8 pm but they were also about to close. There is no music playing but a louder noise level from the customers. Seating: There is plenty of table and chair seating in the restaurant. There are also many window seats in which you can see the ocean. It is a very massive place and there are plenty of areas to sit. Fish Soup: The fish soup had a lot of delicious white fish inside of it. The broth of the soup has a very flavorful seafood flavor. The soup had the right amount of spice that was not too overpowering. Crab: The crab is always so fresh and delicious! The crabs came piping hot and also abundant in meat. The meat is somewhat sweet and has a nice buttery flavor. Additionally, the dish came with two dipping sauces: butter and a sweet and slightly spicy asian style sauce. It added so much flavor to the crab using both of those sauces. read more

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This is our go-to place whenever we come to Redondo Beach pier. As soon as we park, we go to Quality Seafood for Oyster and Kingcrab legs and then we come up to get Spicy Seafood Soup with Soju at this place and it just wraps up our seafood craving so perfectly. This time we also got raw abalone and it was fresh and good. It is a little pricy for the seafood soup, but considering the location and we get a clean table, it's understandable. We used to get crabs here too, but since this place never has any oyster, we get oysters and crabs at the other place. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - All done with the soup. - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Rude Waitress! This place requires to order first at the entrance and pay before you are seated, so my wife and I did and included 18 percent tip when we paid with a credit card. After eating, we walk out of the restaurant. About 10 steps outside the restaurant, the waitress ran out to us and literally SHOUTED out " You forgot the tip". We turned around and I said "we paid the tip when we paid" and the lady at the counter heard the commotion said " they paid the tip already" All along my wife couldn't believe a waitress would run out and shouted at leaving customer asking for the tip outside of the restaurant in the public. Along with the mediocre food and the experience mention above, we will not go back to the place. read more

This is the only place where servers will expect a tip, and if you do not tip the amount they want, they will bring to your attention make you go to the counter , very unprofessional as a business as I have one myself, I've been coming here for many years read more

The wait to order took almost 20 minutes. I came from the Fountain Valley area to try out this place from hearing that the crabs were big and delicious. No one told us how hefty the price was. Among getting seated, we had waited almost 15 minutes before our food came out and it was given with a side of butter. I can't recall the price but my family believes this is way overpriced for its portion. I believe we pay per pound. The crab was delicious and full of meat. I wish we were given other sides along with it like I'm seeing from other reviews. Upon reading reviews further, I feel as if my service was different from other people's. I hope their system changes but it seems like it's a very popular hotspot for crabs amongst the older generation that don't use Yelp to read these reviews :/ I don't know if I will return but I might just have to try out some of their other food items. read more

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant - Dungeness Crab - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Always love having fresh seafood Everytime we come to Redondo Beach, we must come here and eat! Views are nice and foods are fresh! read more

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