Love this place! I always order the same thing, a fried clam sandwich and a beer, but everyone I go with love their choices. They've ordered everything from sushi to fried shrimp or smoked fish from the case or creamed herring, so much to choose from. You just order from the counter, pay, get your number, get a seat and wait for your number to be called to go pick up your food. No waiters. The view from the upstairs deck is beautiful. read more

I have been coming here for years, albeit I don't frequent often, and read reviews on the quality of the food going downhill, prices being extremely high, and portions being downsized. I had to go do a wellness check, as I just love me a Scallop Sandwich. Pulling into the parking area, everything still seemed in place, hard to find parking, regardless of how busy or not busy Point Loma Seafoods is. After parking, we walked into a relatively short line, and my brain immediately went to "Oh No, maybe it is true". We were called to order rather quickly, and I ordered my Scallop sandwich, my wife ordered the fish sandwich based on the employee recommendation, we also ordered onion rings based on his recommendation, and a bowl of clam chowder, just because, well we both really miss the clam chowder from Fish House Vera Cruz (RIP). While waiting for our order, we browsed the large glass case fronts full of freshly caught seafoods, live tanks of lobsters and crabs, and a full selection of in house smoked fish. While there was seating outside, we decided to grab a seat inside, next to a window. The general ambiance of this place is quiet, quick, seafood warehouse, sitting right by the water, it's just an overall beautiful place to eat at. There is no air of elitist here, people are not dressed up with reservations, with fancy waiters and table service, no, this is like a giant workplace cafeteria feeling, just overall a very relaxed atmosphere. We didn't have to wait long for our food, maybe 15 minutes. Let me give you a food-by-food rundown for what we ordered. New England Clam Chowder | 8oz Cup $6.03 -I would pass on this next time, while the texture was great, the taste was disappointing to me, quite fishy tasting. Scallop Sandwich | Lightly Breaded Eastern Dry Pack Scallops, Market Price, I think MP was around $17.99 -Amazing, just as good as the last one, the lightly breaded scallops were melt in your mouth delicious, left me longing for my next venture here. Fish Sandwich | Lightly Breaded Alaskan Cod $14.99 -Great sandwich, flaky, tender, again the breading was on point, zero fishy taste, I will stick with my Scallop sandwich but would not be mad eating another of these! Onion Rings | $6.03 - Ok so go to a seafood place, loaded with all sorts of fresh fish and order onion rings? I cannot be happier for this recommendation by the gentleman/fish monger taking our order, these onion rings are SO good. I would go here for the onion rings alone! *All sandwiches are served on fresh sourdough bread, with Mrs. Kelly's tartar sauce. The bread has such a nice bite to it and accompanies both the scallops and fish so well. Mrs. Kelly's tartar sauce, spread on the bread gave that nice crisp, balance and is the perfect, and only condiment needed. Glad that we came in, as this place is just, so good still, and that makes me, and my mouth, happy! read more

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I see the negative comments and they aren't necessarily wrong. It is expensive, it could be better, the parking lot is bad. But for us out of towners, on the way to the airport stopping off for as one of our friends put it... "one last plate of fish", we enjoyed our pitstop here and seafood lunch with a harbor view. Something we weren't going to get again any time soon in the desert. Fish and chips weren't my favorite since I had 10/10 ones at Pelly's in Carlsbad. Chowder wasn't particularly memorable. Clam strips were enjoyable. The sourdough and dungenous was nostalgic. Again, nothing was amazing but just enjoying our final seafood lunch with the view made everything taste better. While it's not a must visit spot, it's still worth checking out if you're not a local for "one last plate of fish". read more

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Great food. The Services counter service here. Which is fast Ambience is yacht style overlooking the boats. It's very relaxing here and very busy on a Sunday read more

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It's not an everyday place to go only because I live in north county. If I lived closer I promise I'd be here every week. Love every thing about this place. Came here for Father's Day. I ordered the Alaskan Halibut plate and it did not disappoint. It was very fresh and flaky. We also had the fried shrimp, lobster roll, and side of fries. It takes a bit to get into the parking lot and then you have to wait in line to order but the line moves fast. They have good outdoor tables and a 2nd floor with a view of the boats and of the downtown skyline. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Point Loma Seafoods has got it down. There's a daily special board that we ordered from.. one order was for the soft shell crab sandwich and green beans with mushrooms and parmesan cheese. the other order was for the halibut plate. all the food was excellent and the portions large. we had to walk it off for a couple hours the fresh fish looks amazing and we were allowed to bring our dog inside. all the tables were occupied if that says anything. the counter servers are friendly. enjoying well prepared seafood at the landing area is a welcome lunch vibe. bring an extra layer if you're easily chilled. the breeze was nonstop. read more

Point Loma Seafoods - soft shell crab sandwich ($13), green beans ($5) and alaskan halibut plate ($30) - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

Wednesday lunch and it was moderately busy with plenty of indoor seating. I was thinking sushi but there was a special on Soft Shell Crab Roll There was a lot Cole Slaw topping the roll but there was ample crab too. My order took a long time and my two friends were about done when my number was called? They also forgot my fries. They verified my order and apologized and I waited a bit longer for my fries. Lunch was good but I only ate half my sandwich so my friends didn't have to wait for me to finish. I like to come back to try their Candied Salmon. read more

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Delicious sea to table fresh fish served at this hidden gem. My go to meal is the fried fish sandwich. A big cut of fresh cod fried in between two soft sourdough slices of bread. Delicious! Parking is free, get here before the dinn or lunch rush. read more

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Always a fan favorite!!! I love the shrimp sandwiches. So good. I'm not a big fan of tartar sauce but I have to tell you, they have the best. I also love that they have a fresh fish counter, sushi counter, and grocery items along with a huge selection of wines If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out. It's always busy, parking is a challenge but they always have a parking lot person to help with that. Tons of indoor & outdoor seating. And with the best weather, outdoor seating is the way to go. They have restrooms in the back and drink stations for self serve. Don't let the busy restaurant stop you from coming here. It's the Very very Best. Lots of options available. read more

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Food was good and very fresh! Unfortunately the cashier took my order wrong and got fries instead of Cole slaw and shrimp instead of fish. He also forgot my clam chowder! Pigeons outside are a menace...trying to eat your food and doing pigeon poo every where! Clean your table and seats! read more

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I hadn't been here for a while to be honest with you, I was craving fish and chips and I never had it here before so I tried it, it's $19.95 and you get four pieces of fish, the fish was actually good I'm not gonna say it was bad at all, but the fries were really bad like probably the worst fries I've ever had and the coleslaw didn't taste good either,. I instantly regretted paying that much for it, I didn't complain to them or anything, in my head I just justified it like alright four pieces of fish five bucks each whatever, but if you're paying $20 for that meal you're gonna be disappointed trust me, if you do try it let me know or tag me or write a review so I know if maybe it was just a one off, service was great though. read more

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Not a fan of fried seafood and they have a lot of it - my go to is the crab cakes - flavorful (but pan fried) enjoy this gem in San Diego - not every town has this luxury. The line moves fast don't worry ! read more

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I've been here many times and usually order the tuna salad sandwich, which I've always enjoyed. This visit, I was accidentally given the tuna salad instead of the sandwich. I didn't realize the mistake until I got home, and I completely understand that honest mix-ups can happen, especially during busy hours. Unfortunately, after a couple bites, I found a fairly large piece of plastic in the food. That was really disappointing and honestly pretty concerning. I've had good experiences here in the past, so I'm hoping this was just an off day, but I did want to share my experience. read more

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After looking around the are, we ended up at Point Loma Seafoods for lunch. The parking lot: Very busy on the weekends! Look for the parking attendant walking around who will help you find a parking spot. We only had to wait about 4 minutes. The Restaurant/Market: The inside of this seafood market is pretty cool/ gives Seattle vibes with their displays of fresh fish over ice. They have a pretty big selection of food, daily specials, and catch of the day... and even some merchandise. You walk up and order at the counter and get a number. Where to eat? There's outside tables and tables upstairs on a balcony. We chose the balcony so we could look out over the harbor. We did see a Sea Lion swimming along while eating which was fun. It was relatively clean, very noisy, and it smells like fish there. What we ate: I ordered a fried seafood sampler platter with crab cakes, shrimp, and deep fried fish fillets. It was a bad choice. The fish tasted dry and old, it was greasy, and there was a lot of oil. My son got fish and chips and it tasted like mine, greasy, oily and not great. The fries were pretty awful (hard and tasted like they were re-fried to heat them up) My brother got the ahi salad which was just okay. The salad wasn't anything special, he said the fish tasted decent. My Mom got the clam chowder soup. It wasn't very flavorful and pretty watery. Overall- we were not impressed with the food at all. There's much better places to get fish in the are. The ambience of the area is great though, and it's lovely to be by the harbor! read more

I came in because i got a craving for their candied salmon. It's pricey but one of my favorite snacks in willing to splurge on. I also decided to try a fish filet as the grouper was staring back at me looking really fresh. I cooked it tonight and it was soooo good!! Service wise the people here are always super nice, helpful, and efficient. And you can never go wrong with eating at this location. The waters are always peaceful and beautiful and i enjoy seeing the boats go out sometimes. read more

Point Loma Seafoods - The best! No need to order online when i can get it locally same day whenever I want - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

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I don't like seafood much but would never pay the price for their "local" warm-water fish/halibut.

It's been awhile since I've been here but everything still tastes fresh and delicious . We ordered the Dungeness crab sandwich, the spicy yellowtail sandwich, fish and chips, the combo plate ( 2 fish, 1 crab cake, 2 shrimps) and the shrimp plate. Everything was delicious as I remembered. Only thing i would say is that they could have added more crab in the Dungeness crab sandwich since it was $26. Although you can taste the sweet crab meat flavor, not sure I'd get that again cuz it's not worth the price. My favorite was the spicy yellowtail sandwich. I asked the cashier what was her favorite sandwich and that's what she recommended. It was spicy but very good and the yellowtail was moist. You can't go wrong with the fish and chips. The cod is meaty and batter is perfect. Long line but it goes fast. There's seating inside downstairs but we like to sit upstairs patio where we get the view of the boats in the water. read more

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This is a pretty good spot to get some seafood and enjoy the beautiful view of the marina. We grabbed a table upstairs and had an amazing view at sunset. The food is pretty good. There are lots of fried options. I wish they had some more that were not fried. But I tried the Caesar salad with Ahi and the shrimp cocktail. Both were delicious. They also had affordable wine options that you could drink there or take to go. You walk up and order at the counter. And then they call your number when your order is ready. Everyone was very friendly there. read more

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Again so much hype but is not in the same ball park as el pescador in La Jolla. The market presentation is scrappy. Everything looks ok but nothing was screaming BUY ME. The Scallop sandwich was on my list. It was pretty good. It had a ton of scallops, maybe 8-10 of them. The sourdough bread was fresh. The Tatar sauce while pretty good was mayonnaise heavy. They needed to add milk or more pickles and seasoning. The salmon sashimi was ok. Grocery store plus quality. Chicken fingers standard quality. The views though are very nice and it's pretty kid friendly. read more

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Nun of the food was fresh made and everything was warmed up poorly. Oysters armor shucked fully

Fish wa S light and taste. Service is always good. Ambiance is ocean fresh air good for you to breathe. Go have fun and eat fish . read more

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Since 1963, Point Loma Seafoods has been a beloved restaurant in the Point Loma/San Diego area, and it's easy to see why. Today was the perfect day to enjoy lunch while taking in the stunning views of the harbor with a lovely setting that makes everything taste even better. The menu is impressively vast, offering something for every seafood lover: fresh fish, oysters, lobster, sushi, shrimp cocktails, smoked fish, and their signature sourdough bread that's perfect for soaking up every last bite. They also serve local beers on tap, plus canned ciders, beer, and wine complements whatever seafood you choose. Ordering is easy you place your order at the counter, gather your receipt order number, then find a seat either indoors or outdoors. The seating is casual and spacious, with plenty of options on both the first and second floors, and the outdoor patio is especially enjoyable on a sunny day. They will call your number when your order is ready. If you're craving fresh seafood in a relaxed setting with gorgeous harbor views, Point Loma Seafoods is the place. Additionally, they also have a great market section if you want to take home some fish, deli items, or desserts! read more

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When in San Diego, seafood makes sense. It, along with Mexican cuisine, is ubiquitous. So in trying Point Loma Seafood and rating it, I'm doing so against my own expectations for the experience and the food. First, the experience: Point Loma Seafoods doubles as a fish market and a casual restaurant. There is seating both inside and outside and it's located on a busy boat dock and harbor. The ordering process is casual, but efficient. The fish mongers behind the counter move rapidly to seek out the next customer in line and serve them. They're knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. You get an order number and then wait for your food. I chose their "Fish Plate", which is basically fish & chips with coleslaw. My monger talked me into adding the Red Fish Stew. And I added a beer, Moosehead Brown Ale, from their tap. My order took about 10-12 minutes to fulfill and then I headed to the outdoor patio to dine. The food: My Fish Plate was good, not great. The size of the fish filets were huge - think thick and meaty, not long and thin - but they were very lightly breaded and not seasoned well enough. They were a bit tasteless, needing to be dipped in their homemade tartar sauce for flavor. The fries were good, fairly crisp, hot , and plenty of them. The coleslaw was just average, nothing remarkable. So overall, this establishment scored a Three-Star with me. In a location like San Diego, I'm certain there are many other "seafood restaurants" that would exceed this one. Point Loma Seafoods was just OK. read more

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Fresh seafood in town. Always busy, so plan on waiting. We always get the fish and chips, but the other items are also great. First come, first serve seating, so you might have to eat in your car or bring someone to scout out for seating. Best to avoid on the weekends. read more

Been a loyal customer here my whole life, between buying fresh fish or a sandwich for lunch. With their upstairs patio, there is a lovely view of the harbor as you enjoy your lunch. Quick service, just walk up to the counter when you're ready. There is no formal cue, so people line up I can tell they're new to the place Favorite sandwiches: tuna, breaded squid, fried shrimp. All on sourdough bread. Delicious tartar sauce. Nice and simple. Best gem in Point Loma for casual seafood read more

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Second time here but it's been 7 yrs since our first visit. Wife was craving for some fish/chips and clam chowder. Ordered the following: Combo Plate (2 pcs cod, 2 pcs shrimp and 1 crab cake) plus fries and coleslaw - I know the plate comes with tartar and cocktail sauce but it doesn't mean you don't need to season the butter/breading anymore. Don't expect too much crab meat on the crab cake. Coleslaw doesn't have taste at all. Where's the seasoning Chef? I saw a lot of seasonings for sale though that should had been use in the kitchen. 3/5 Clam chowder - $7.42 (bowl) that lacks seasoning and mostly potatoes. We also prefer chowder on the thicker side so won't order if we ever decides to comeback. 3/5 Plenty of parking spots during our 1030AM early lunch. Customer service was great. View was amazing but disappointed with food quality. read more

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Fish n chips, salads, sushi and more! Finally tried their sushi and it was delicious. Opt for the outside 2nd floor seating area. You'll be met with gorgeous views of the San Diego Bay. It peaceful watch the boat sway in the tide and wildlife playing in the water. I love that they've hired parking attendants to assist in finding parking and managing the traffic in and out. With it being so popular, I'm impressed by the staff's capability to efficiently provide service to the hundreds of daily customers. Parking will be your biggest issue here. Arrive early and plan ahead. read more

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Point Loma Seafoods is a market and restaurant. Located on the waterfront of Point Loma and has free parking in its lot. Upon entry you see the display counters of fresh fish, lots of fish, shellfish, lobster tank, sushi, beer on tap and shelves of wine. The restaurant menu on the wall behind the counter offers, seafood that you can purchase there or what's listed. Have been here numerous times, especially when it's super crowded at Mitch's a few feet away, Point Loma seafood is my other choice. My favorites here are the sushi, where the japanese sushi chef is present making fresh sushi. The clam chowder and Manhattan seafood soups are also very good, except for the fact they serve it in paper bowls and plastic spoons really diminishes my full enjoyment :( The fried fish n chips are not as good, lacks seasoning, smaller portions and served in paper trays that you must pick up your order yourself, as there is no table service. The staff behind the counter are always nice and helpful but that's the extent of service you get. The cleaning staff do not keep the dining areas clean and neat. And on a few times, I asked if they can wipe the tables and pick up the debris from the service counters and floors, the female staffer acted like she didn't understand English, so I said it in Spanish and she still refused to clean..she should be fired! The dining areas upstairs offers incredible marina views but are always dirty and messy, which can turn off any diner from enjoying a meal. There's outdoor patio seating with umbrellas right outside the restaurant and has some marina views, but beware of the aggressive seagulls ready to swoop and grab your food! If the cleaning staff can be more aggressive like the seagulls and diligent about maintaining clean dining areas, perhaps it's a start to improvement. read more

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It feels like this is becoming a bit of a trend with us but, this was not the place we set out to dine at. The other place - situated a short walk away - says online that they're dog-friendly, but when we arrived, the sign out front said "service dogs only." So, we pivoted. Point Loma Seafoods has a large and clean patio, as well as an upstairs balcony dining space. The market/order space is clean, open and bright, and they're heavily staffed. There were people ordering food from the restaurant and those placing orders for fresh seafood to go. The ordering process seemed a bit loose - as in, nobody knew who was in line, which meant nobody knew who was next, so there was a lot of "have you..." and "did you want to go next" and "thank you so much" going on before I made my way to the counter. We both ordered the Seafood Combo plate - two pieces of cod, two pieces of shrimp, one crab cake, french fries and coleslaw ($18.56) plus a fountain drink each ($2.55). They do a good job of keeping the orders moving quickly, despite how incredibly busy they were. My husband went in to grab the tray of food once our number was called and said that it took a second for him to see where he needed to go for the food, but otherwise it was fine. The combo tray was the right call for that day. The fish and shrimp were battered and deep fried - can't go wrong there - and the cod was flaky and moist. The fries weren't my favorite, but they weren't the star of the show. I think the crab cake was my favorite. It was dense but flaky, and paired perfectly with their cocktail and tartar sauces. I even enjoyed the small serving of coleslaw. My husband liked everything about his plate, as well, which was a bonus. It was nice to be able to sit outside in the sun (though it was windy that day), with the pups and the gulls and the views. read more

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Food is expensive but meh. Service was good. Ambiance is SO many pigeons. I do not recommend. read more

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The customer service was outstanding! Fast and friendly! The plates were well prepared and enjoyable! Wine and beer selection is very good! The restaurant was clean and organized. Parking in their lot is free. Will definitely return soon! read more

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I ordered the fish and chips and was going to send it back but I didn't. Anyway, the fish is supposed to be crispy and it was not and the fries were cold and somewhat hard to chew. Was not happy at all. read more

Not only has Point Loma Seafood raised its prices, but they've also drastically reduced their portion sizes. We ordered two cold tuna sandwiches priced at $14.99 each, and the total came to over $30. For that price, I expected much better quality and value. The bread was stale, and the amount of tuna in the sandwiches was about half of what it used to be. To make matters worse, the employee behind the counter was rude and unfriendly. What was once one of my favorite places to eat is no longer a place I'll return to. Higher prices, smaller portions, stale bread, and poor customer service make for a very disappointing experience. Paying over $30 for two mediocre sandwiches feels like a complete rip-off. read more

I ordered a small contact the Mrs Kay's secret ceviche. It was tasty, fresh, and loaded with seafood. Not too acidic or spicy. It was a nice cool treat in the summer heat. And for less than $10 it was well worth the price read more

Point Loma Seafoods is both a restaurant and a fresh fish food store. You can buy your fish by the pound, and you can also have them make you a sandwich. We went there on a Sunday afternoon and had lunch. It is the kind of place where you order at the counter and you go find a table and then you go back and grab your food. My friends both got sandwiches and I got a bowl of clam chowder. That was excellent. It was a little bit of a cool and slightly windy day and the warm clam chowder was just the perfect thing. My friend got the fried clam sandwich, which is his favorite and he has been going to Point La Seafood for decades. He is a big fan. It is fresh and fast. I wish the tables were a little cleaner, but they are outside. So it is dog friendly. read more

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My family has loved this place for years. I love the location and the family vibes with views. Service is great. Fish is good, chowder good but don't get the bread bowl. It's literally 3 spoonfuls of chowder poured into a small reservoir in the gross tasting bread. I told them I was unhappy and they just said sorry. Unfortunately shrinkflation + higher prices have hit here. read more

It's fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter and they have seating both inside and outside. I got their fish taco which was one of the better fish tacos that I have had in San Diego. My complaint is they don't offered a grilled version and lots of their menu is fried instead of grilled. I got the bay shrimp for an app and they were tasty with a perfect amount of cocktail sauce. It's a great option for a quick bite in Point Loma read more

I'll give credit where it's due: the two pounds of fries were actually good. Unfortunately, they were the only thing that didn't make me want to file a police report. We started with the Calamari. How does a seafood place serve calamari that has the consistency of a rubberized imitation crab stick that gave up on life? It was trash. If you enjoy chewing on pencil erasers that vaguely smell like the ocean, this is your spot. Then came the "Mixed Platter." It featured two "sorry-sized" pieces of fish, two oily shrimp, and a crab cake that was... fine, I guess? It was basically a mountain of fries with a few pieces of seafood acting as garnish. But the real tragedy was the Clam Chowder. That bread bowl was a literal cry for help, but clearly, nobody in the kitchen was listening. It was a hollowed-out disappointment filled with sadness. I spent $65 on this meal and ended up throwing almost all of it in the garbage. I essentially paid a $65 cover charge just to sit in a chair and eat some potatoes. Never again. read more

Honestly, have been coming here since I was a child. Nostalgia tastes like their fish & chips, and are still a classic staple & cannot go wrong with it. I lean more toward the fish sandwich these days bc the bread is unbeatable, while still a good amount of fish piled in. The tartar sauce is honestly the bread & butter of this place. Homemade & best I've ever had. Have bought just the sauce as Christmas gifts before. I usually will go during the week on "off peak" hours, but it can still get busy. Service is still quick & helpful & nice. Inside is counter service, but ample amounts of seating outside or upstairs to enjoy the views. Now as for pricing, you're paying for the freshest fish you'll find, and CA fishermen have some of the highest costs in the world, so bear in mind - well worth it though. read more

Very mediocre ambiance and the food is substandard. We got the red fish soup that was in the specials of the day - it looked old, smelled poorly Nd completely lacked taste. The fried fish on the combo was acceptable as well as the ceviche. However, the ceviche was served in a small container and served with nothing. Very unattractive. The view from the top deck is very nice. read more