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

Calamari sandwich was great. They use the big squid and slice steaks, bread it and fry. Bread was nice and grilled. Service with nice and friendly. Plenty of parking and seating. Ambiance was nice and cozy. Also get the clam chowder! read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Calamari sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

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Best fish sandwich on the west coast. Super friendly crew. This is the spot. Don't go to Castroville one. This snack bar is 10x better. read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Sand dab sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

The Ambience at this location is lacking, the outdoor eating area is showing its age, the tables and chairs are worn, not clean and the ground is uneven. The structures that hold covers during the summer are showing their age, rusted and in need of restoration. The inside dining area is dark and needs a good cleaning. It almost looks like whoever owns this restaurant has given up on maintaining, especially the outside. Definitely needs cleaning and painting. The food, hmm. My wife had the burger, but tasted like a store bought frozen patty. My Calamari hot sandwich was the highlight of this visit. The breaded Calamari patty with great sauce, lettuce, tomato all on sourdough sliced bread. The sandwich was made in a panini press. Best part of the visit. read more

Calamari or Patty Melt are delicious. Friendly service. Nice seating outside to accommodate dog with us. Thank you for two great lunches (so good we came two days in a row)! read more

The snapper fish sandwich is the one! Also, ask Stephanie for the Stephanie Special, another winner read more

Thank you Phil's Snack Shack for helping out with our catering event. We ordered 30 cold sandwiches and waters for a tour in Moss Landing the afternoon before. The kitchen woke up early to make the sandwiches fresh and ready for pick up at 8am. The kitchen gave extra cutlery, plates, toppings and condiments and helped carry everything out to the car. The sandwiches were super delicious and the portions were GREAT! It worked out well and everyone loved the food. Restaurants in Castroville/Monterey didn't open until 10am, so the timing was a huge help and allowed me to stay for the full tour instead of driving to another town for food pickup. Thank you Phil's Snack Shack. read more

I usually always get the calamari sandwich because it's my favorite. However today I got the pastrami Reuben for St. Patrick's Day and it didn't disappoint. They also have the best breakfast burritos! read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Pastrami Reuben - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Longtime favorite spot to hit before heading out on the water in Moss Landing or Monterey. Substantial burritos--you will be stuffed if you eat the whole thing. Ladies behind the counter are super nice and friendly, coffee good and refillable. Eggs: freshly scrambled, but a bit in the dry side. Potatoes: fresh and country-style, not particularly crisp Protein: spicy sausage is my go-to here, and quality is excellent Salsa and veg: very flavorful and super fresh, ripe chunks of avocado read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Outside - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Located on a side road, Phil's snack shack is just that- a cute little house turned into a delicatessen with gourmet burgers and a nice breakfast selection. The portions are big and the food is tasty. It appears to be family run as well. Wonderful grab and go kind of counter if you have 15 minutes to wait for the home cooked food or you can have a seat- the seating is plentiful and the back patio backs up to a marshy aqueduct. read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Indoor patio seating complete with hot sauce selections and filtered water dispenser - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

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Swung by here to break up a 4 hour drive between SLO and SF, this was a perfect halfway spot to stop and get a bite to eat and enjoy the scenery and park across the street. Friendly staff greeted us when we walked in. The menu has plenty of options, so we ordered a few items. We ordered a calamari sandwich, jalapeno burger, fries, and fried zucchini. The outdoor seating area next to the lagoon is great, really pretty and calming to relax at after being on the road for 2 hours. Dog friendly too, so that was a big plus. The food came out pretty quickly. Good size on all of the food, more than enough to eat for the two of us and our toddler. My calamari sandwich was delicious, perfectly fried and not greasy. The sourdough bread was a really nice choice to balance out all of calamari, tartar sauce and veggies. My wife's burger was loaded up with all of the fixing and it was a nice and juicy patty. It was quite good with the heat from the jalapenos. Crinkle cut fries were a fun surprise, cooked perfectly and not greasy. The fried zucchini were awesome, larger than anticipated and really juicy. Overall a great pit-stop on a long drive, though I would certainly go out of my way a bit to eat here again! read more

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Judging from the outside you wouldn't expect much, but don't let that fool you. One of the best darn reuben sandwiches I ever had. And the fries were hot and crunchy and delicious. I used to love this place while living there. read more

So close to the KOA, we love walking over to pick something up. The breakfast burritos are good, and so are the pancakes. We also split a turkey sandwich for lunch and it was big! The cashier is always nice,I call ahead and it's ready really quick. I want to go try their patty melt, chili, burgers, macaroni salad and artichoke hearts. They have seating in a covered patio or outside, and a neighborhood cat that visits. It's a cute little place with great food. read more

Staying at the Koa nearby and ran out of bfast foods! Headed here for some breakfast burritos! They were delicious and HUGE! Teen boy approved! read more

I recently placed a large order (16 sandwiches and burgers) at this location, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I was initially working with a cook who spoke Spanish and was helping me process the order. On the third call to confirm my order, I asked to speak with the cook again to avoid any confusion, as I was aware he had been handling the details. However, when I spoke with Jessica, the person who typically takes orders, I clearly stated that I had no issue speaking with her if the cook was busy. Instead of being professional, she completely disregarded my request and yelled out in the background, "She doesn't want me to take her order because she wants to f***** speak Spanish even though she clearly f***** speaks English." I was appalled by her rude and racist behavior. Language was never an issue for me, and the fact that she made such an inappropriate comment was completely unacceptable. The cook then took over the call and was very polite and apologetic, addressing the situation as best as he could. When I spoke with Phil, the explanation given was that everyone was busy and Jessica was the only one available, which still doesn't excuse the way I was treated. When I told my coworkers about the incident, they were equally shocked, especially since we always try to support local businesses. It's a real shame that we were treated this way, and I'm deeply disappointed that this is how a small, local business chose to handle a simple customer service interaction. When I picked up my order the next day, I was helped by a friendly young man with long hair and the kind cook who had been handling the order. I sincerely hope the management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the behavior of Jessica to ensure no one else experiences this kind of treatment. I also reiterated in person to the staff to be aware that as a customer over the phone we could hear them clearly. read more

Over priced and fish has no flavor. Would not recommend and will not be going again. Second time going. Gave it a second change. Not going again. read more

Dropped in a couple weeks ago on our way to the beach. Looks like a nice little ma and pa spot. Both my wife and I got a sandwich and the bread tasted moldy. We had to spit it out and we were left starving. Paid almost $20 read more

Calamari sandwich is always amazing. Have not tried the burgers or breakfast burrito. Calamari sandwich on sourdough is all I ever order and can never go wrong. read more

Friendly Good price for the huge portions (9.99 breakfast burrito) Open earlier than many of the restaurants nearby in Moss Landing if you're looking for breakfast to go read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Breakfast burrito - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Stopped by for breakfast before our water boat tour and enjoyed what we got. The croissants were good, very buttery. The breakfast sandwich was quite tasty. Service is very friendly. There is some seating on the porch. Overall it's a good spot for a quick bite, I'm not sure I would come for a meal. read more

Phil's Snack Shack & Deli - Sausage egg and cheese croissant - Seafood Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Oooo best breakfast burritos in moss landing. Chirizo and monterey jack along with a great open outdoor seating area in the back over looking the slough! read more

Great local spot. Generous sizes. Friendly service. Pretty location on the water. Delicious fresh seafood. Great find!

No restroom or place to wash hands. Also zero shady seating outside. Lots of benches and canopy hardware but no shades. Sanddab sandwich was good. Won't be returning. read more

Absolutely love the clam chowder! Someday I'll force myself to pick something else from their wonderful menu.

Went there for some breakfast burritos as we were leaving town. Wish I had found this little spot earlier. Breakfast burritos were very good portions and delicious. I got the meat lovers and it was packed with all 3 meats (bacon, sausage, and ham). It was so big that I ate half for breakfast and finished the rest for lunch. Prices were excellent. read more

Went here the other day. Last time I went was probably five years ago at least and I really used to frequent this place 20 years ago. The stars are because of the convenience, the friendly staff, and the quality of the breakfast burrito. The lack of two stars is because the burritos are now three dollars more expensive than before (yes I know that was 20 years ago) and smaller than they used to be (used to be huge-now they're just big). Unfortunately they used to be better quality in that they were more moist. More salsa and more melted cheese I presume. Lastly, the backyard is no longer green kikuyu grass with a few tables-- and now it's a bunch of dusty awnings, more tables, and gravel. The previous had more ambience I believe. read more

I ordered a burger well-done, and when it came out, the receipt from the computer that was taped to the outside of the wrapping said well-done in red letters, but the burger was rare... full of bright red. So I went back in and asked for them to redo it to well-done. We were there to go on a boat tour, as is probably the case with most of their customers given the location, so we had a time limit to how long we could stay. After about 10 minutes, I went back in and asked about the status of my burger and the kid at the counter said it would be a while. I told him we had a boat tour and couldn't wait much longer. At that point, a lady stepped out from behind the kitchen and said if you want a burger well-done it's going to take time. I believe she was the cook. She was clearly annoyed that she needed to redo my burger to the specifications that were in red letters on the ticket that came from their computer when I placed my order. Her rudeness and passive-aggressive slowness to a tourist spending money in their little restaurant came across as very unwelcoming. My friend was able to completely finish her bacon wrapped hotdog in the restaurant, but by the time my well-done burger was ready, we had to take it to-go, and it sat in the back of the car while we had our boat tour. I ate it afterwards, but of course at that point, it was not hot and fresh. Phil's should probably retrain this lady on customer service and friendliness to tourists, who are very likely a significant portion of the spending that keeps them open at all. read more

Local. Visit this place once every week. Get the calamari or snapper sandwich on sourdough, some chowder and go sit by the beach in your car or a chair and you will thank me for the suggestion. Best sandwich of any kind you will ever have. I know. I have been a sandwich fanatic for 45 yrs!! read more

Best around! Great menu! Today I had a roasted artichoke and halibut fish and chips! Both were delicious. I have had grilled fish tacos, chioppino and the clam Chowder. All amazing!! Order in line and they bring the food out to table. They have a great beer and wine selection !! read more

I'm a regular the spicy breakfast chorizo burrito, it's super deeelish! I've also tried their very popular calamari sandwich which is also very tasty. Very good service and staff seem to be very cheerful and polite. read more

Stop by here periodically and never had a problem until this past week. Older heavy set women taking orders. She was very sullen and unfriendly. Went to put cream in my coffee - it was rotten. Told the sullen women, she huffed over and kind of rinsed out the cream pitcher before filling it with.....more rotten cream! Told her it was rotten and she just shrugged her shoulders. Both of the cooks were uncharacteristically quiet as well??? Won't be going back there! read more

If they have the Sand Dab sandwich get it. Truly one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Delicious fresh fish, buttered and toasted white bread, right amount of sauce, tomatoes, lettuce onion and pickles and massive. Less than $10 and can feed two people modestly or stuff one person completely full. The other fish sandwiches are very good too so if that's what they have, get it. They sell soups to go which are also good. The service is fast, efficient and fine. This is a deli people. The waiter isn't going to share their name and make you feel fancy. But they will sell you an epic sandwich for a very reasonable cost so take the win. read more

I've been waiting 3 years for another sand dab sandwich! We moved out of California, and I've been missing them. My husband loves the breakfast burritos, and the clam chowder is always perfect. Service is friendly, and everything is fresh. read more

The vegetarian burrito was delicious and just what I needed before a whale watching trip where we would be out on the ocean for a long time!

Staff was very welcoming and helpful. We had lunch one day (calamari sandwich, clam chowder bowl and chicken strips/fries) then returned for a breakfast burrito the next day. Everything was fresh and delicious, with the breakfast burrito being one of the best we have ever had. They have a nice patio area out back, which we weren't expecting. We were staying at the KOA, so it was a quick 2 min walk. We'll definitely return! read more

This is a small place right off the road 1 highway. The reason I stopped by because they said they had the best burgers. The burgers was great but I ordered the Mac salad instead of fries. The Mac salad was bad had a very high taste of pickles from relish stay with fries read more

The service here is great. We were greeted with smiles by the employees and customers. We love that there is seating available inside and out back. Unfortunately, the food was not good. We ordered calamari and snapper sandwiches and french fries. The sandwiches didn't taste like anything and the french fries were too oily and had a strange taste to them too :( I would normally just not post a review except that there are so few food options in this area. read more

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My Husband Roy and I stayed at Moss Landing for my spring break. We went whale watching, shopping exploring and hanging out. Phil's snack shack was located very close to our hotel, and so we walked there. It was very busy which is a good sign! The food was very good and we got to sit outside right next to the water. read more

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The chicken bacon ranch sandwich and a my favorite! Love this place, also heard rave reviews about the veggie sandwich!

My favorite place to go for breakfasts and lunches... I go to this place so often which caused s to develop a code for my over the phone orders. En I call and tell them "hi this is Capt. Jim I want my breakfast special " they already know what I am ordering.Their sand dab sandwich is a delightful treat if you're on the go and want to eat something that you will remember long after you leave the area! Martin burger and their breakfast burritos are also have a lot of admirers between locals and visitors of the area. I own a Whale Watching business in the area and since 2010 I've been eating food from this place at least over 100 times. If you never tried until now, try once then you will come back 99 more times I am sure! read more