LOVE that their clam chowder is gluten free (GF) AND the clams are the biggest I've ever seen!!! Hubby got the fish sandwich and I honestly DO NOT agree with people saying the fish and batter have no taste, it's delicious and the fish is so fresh and stands alone!! A little of malt vinegar and tartar sauce makes it outta this world!!! read more

Sea Pal Cove - Clam chowder so good I have to get two bowls to-go! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Went for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon, left disappointed. More than likely never going again. So, late lunch on Saturday afternoon after walking all day the botanical gardens. Wife suggested we try somewhere new and I saw this place on Yelp. Ordered: Fish and chips, Clam Chowder on Bread bowl, Fried Calamari, one beer, one lemonade. The place is an outside place filled with people. Vibe was casual and the lady who help me was nice. I was looking forward to the fish and chips, and these were very disappointing. One plus was that there were huge chunks of fish, and it was a pretty good size helping. However, the fish and batter had very little flavor, and there was very little crispness to it. The fries were ok, but nothing to write home about. Felt like frozen chunks for fish with a meh batter and frozen fries. It was ok, but definitely nothing to write home about. The clam chowder was essentially a potato soup. There were more chunks of potato than there WAS soup. Might as well have ordered potato soup. It was also very much lacking in flavor. The bread was cold, and again, felt like store bought bread that I could have gotten at Safeway. Not good. Now, the Calamari is where I got a surprise. I'm betting there's no way IN HELL that calamari was made or breaded in the restaurant. I'm betting that calamari was bought in a store somewhere and then deep fried. Don't get me wrong, it was the best thing I bought (tasty, peppery, crunchy, with a good dip), but it was so flavorful, I'm willing to BET the same people who made those fish and chips and that clam chowder IN NO WAY could season that calamari that way. That's my logic, and I stand by it. In short, I was hoping to have a good lunch, but left disappointed and let down by the good recommendation on Yelp. Unlikely to come back. read more

Best lunch Of the summer!!!! I loved sitting on the dock, watching the harbor nature life- birds, a seal, seagulls fighting, a gorgeous pelican swoop by. The pretty water... And the food- great clam chowder, loved the Cole slaw, fish and chips, and fish sandwich! Bathrooms! Parking out front. I'd come back and bring my whole family. read more

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I really enjoyed coming here during my trip to Mendocino. I was in the mood for some fresh seafood and knew this was the place to go based off reviews. The fish and chips were incredibly crispy but I do wish it had some seasoning. I can't recommend the clam chowder enough, it was unbelievable. I liked that there was plenty of seating and there was a small bonfire going on to keep us all warm. I also appreciated that they had to friendly menu items. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and Chips and Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Friendly service, and really fun river side setting. I ordered the fish and chips. The fry on the fish was good and crispy, but the fish itself lacked flavor. I also ordered the clam chowder, which I did not like, except for the fact that it had such large clams in it. I ate all of the clams, and I enjoyed those, but the flavor and the texture of the clown chowder were not to my liking. They don't seem to use any milk or cream in the chowder. Rather, it seems thickened by the potatoes. And I just didn't like the overall flavor with all the herbs in it. Would skip both of those items next time and order the shrimp and chips, which looked excellent, as several people seated near me had ordered them. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Yummy large clams in the clam chowder, but otherwise I did not like the texture of the taste of the chowder itself. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Sea Pal Cove came highly recommended from a friend of mine, so I had to see what the hype was about! My boyfriend and I ordered the prawn and chips, fish and chips, and clam chowder. The clam chowder isn't super creamy (not to say it's watery), but it's a bit different from other places. Other reviews also remark on this, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. There's also whole clams inside it, which is amazing! The prawns in the prawn and chips were HUGE. I love that there's a self serve condiments bar for you to load up on vinegar, tartar sauce, and ketchup. Everything here is fried so well and is piping hot. There's generous portions, amazing food, and decent pricing here. What's not to like? read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and chips and prawn and chips with clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Saw the reviews on this place and had to come try it. Ordered the fish and chips and clam chowder. Fish and chips: the batter is really good and crunchy!!! This probably takes the show here over all. Really good! Clam Chowder: This is really upsetting. Not your regular white savory sauce. This was more like a herbal clam chowder... the taste of herbs are overpowering. not worth the try in my opinion and probably on the bottom of my list of clam chowders. I've had chowder from Seattle, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Bodega etc. Service: Was good!! Only thing was I was told there were beer cans to go, but unfortunately after paying they were all non alcoholic and the person helping me did not know. I had to take beer on draft.. decided to change my order from "take out" to "dine in" and notified the same person. Food came in a to go bag!! Would probably only come back for the fish and chips... nothing more but may not especially when there are other top contenders around. Minus star for clam chowder and minus one for service hiccups read more

Sea Pal Cove - Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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The food is meh the view is great. The oil was old, the line to order was long but the marine life was great!! read more

There aren't many local perks to being in the top 10% of Google Reviewers or a Yelp Elite All-Star, but every once in a while it pays off in the best possible way. Yesterday was one of those days. The team at Sea Pal Cove invited me in to sample their Valentine's Day special, and let me tell you, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. They're offering a Valentine's meal for two that includes Shrimp Scampi , a calamari appetizer served with their famous chipotle dipping sauce, garlic bread, cheesecake, and two drinks all for $50. Yes, fifty dollars. Add in some of the best views in town, and you're already winning before the first bite. Now, if you know me, you know I don't play small when it comes to food. I brought along my friend Johnny Ramey, who knows his way around a plate as well as anyone I trust. Portion size alone left us both full, but more importantly, every dish delivered on flavor. The shrimp scampi was rich and satisfying, the calamari was perfectly cooked, and that chipotle sauce deserves its own fan club. Dessert sealed the deal, and the drinks paired nicely with a view that reminds you why we live here. Great food, generous portions, fair pricing, and a setting that does half the talking for you. If you're looking for a Valentine's dinner that feels special without feeling overpriced or pretentious, Sea Pal Cove nailed it. This is one of those meals that reminds you how lucky we are to have spots like this right in our own harbor. read more

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A great seafaring spot: Parking: they have a lot and there is also plenty of street parking Ordering is done at an outside counter and then you can sit wherever Tried: Prawn & Chips - big juicy shrimp perfectly fried. Paired with some very crispy fries, a match made in heaven. Clam Chowder bowl - big big clams. great taste, very creamy. potato chunks not too big Calamari - didn't really hit for me, missing the right sauce, not fried enough, too salty (would pass) indoor and outdoor seating available, outdoor has a nice view of the harbor (we saw a seal!) dog friendly as well read more

This place has the best fish and chips I had ever had! Was delicious. I'd come back just for that and I'm not a huge fish and chips person. Like the big variety of craft beers they had as well. I'll definitely come back when I'm in town. read more

visting Fort Bragg and had dinner here. The fish and chips were excellent! We had calamari, fried mishrooms and clam chowder. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Calamari, fried mushrooms, fish and chips, clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Stopped on Fort Bragg while on vacation and went to Sea Pal Cove with my wife for dinner. This place has been on my radar for a while as I heard they have the best fish and chips on the Mendocino Coast. It's right on the Noyo Harbor, so you can enjoy the view around the area. We got an order of fish and chips as well as prawns and chips to share. So crispy on the outside and fried perfect. Tasting the freshness of the fish and prawns makes me really appreciate the hard work fishermen put in for that daily catch. I can see what the fuss is all about. The fries were nice and crispy with good seasoning. The clam chowder was delicious, but was a little on the lukewarm side. Would've been much better if it was warmer, but still good. The fried cheesecake caught our eye, so we decided to try that. Unfortunately, we weren't really feeling it. There was too much batter around the cheesecake and tough to break through. The cheesecake inside was okay, but this wasn't for us. Outside of the Fish/Prawns and Chips which were excellent, it wasn't all perfect and could have been just a fluke with the miss on the chowder and cheesecake. But overall, I enjoyed the experience of dining at the Harbor and taking in the atmosphere. Might come back in a few days, who knows? read more

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I came here soley for the fish & chips. It's not usually my go to, but this was hands down the best I've ever had. It was so crispy and the fish was delicious. The clam chowder was also delicious. Their outdoor seating is great. The views are beautiful and there's a good chance you'll see some seals. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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A FAVORITE fish and chips spot in Fort Bragg area. We've done our tasting around town and we have landed on this being one of our favorites. Great location over looking the harbor. Despite the terrible wind, we huddled up under the over hangs. The Cioppino was decent, but not a wine base, they do a tomato base, so it's different than traditional cioppino. Overall, excellent fish and chips! Will be back every time we visit. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and Chips and Cioppino - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Another great recommendation from a friend! The fish and chips and clam chowder were the stars of the meal. As we waited for our food, it was fun to watch a fishing tour boat dock. Fishermen filleted their catches of the day and fed scraps to the waiting, barking seals and hovering seagulls. Luckily, the seagulls didn't go for our food. The chowder was yummy and unique as it didn't seem to have too much cream, which I liked. It was still thick but not heavy, and the large clam chunks were incredibly tender. The fish and chips came with four good-sized chunks of flaky fish, and the batter was crispy though could be more airy. The fries were well-seasoned. The fried mushrooms tasted like what you'd expect and came with this yummy aioli that we used for our fries. The cioppino was too chunky on the tomatoes for my liking, but the prawns were big and juicy. Overall, I'd highly recommend Sea Pal Cove! read more

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okay, not going to lie - I'm not a big fan of fish and chips, but this place totally won me over! The rock cod was fresh and delicate with a light, crisp coating that added just the right amount of crunch. Each piece had more fish than batter also, much appreciated. Best of all, it wasn't greasy or heavy! As for the clam chowder, it wasn't exactly my preferred flavor profile in all honesty. Was hoping for that creamy richness found in a usual chowder, but the broth leaned more towards a thick stew. Not bad by any means, just not for me. That being said, it had generous, whole pieces of clam - that part was delicious! We were lucky enough to snag seats by the water and watched seals swim by during our meal - such a memorable experience! Heads up, it's all outdoor seating, so be sure keep an eye out for all the lingering seagulls in the area. They have a small parking lot in front. Line took about 20 min to order, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Cool vibes with delicious food, don't miss out when visiting the town :) read more

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See photo. That's it. That's the post! Could post pics of the amazing food, but the vibes alone will bring me back. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Heaven - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Sea Pal cove was our highlight of our Mendocino Trip! My boyfriend and I REALLY enjoyed their fish and chips. Im typically not a fish and chips person, but this really was the best I've ever had. The clam chowder was pretty good as well if you are in the mood for solid clam chowder, although it's not my ultimate favorite, I would definitely have it again! The service was pretty fast, and the restaurant itself was on the dock, and you definitely could tell they catch their seafood fresh around the area! I would say this was the highlight of our Mendocino staycation! read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and Chips, and Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Fantastic fish and shrimp spot that has plenty of outdoor seating with fire pits. It opens up right onto the water and is a perfect place for gathering. There are picnic tables as well as large round tables to accommodate parties of 6-8 people. Also, dog friendly! Out of the prawns, the fish, and the chowder, the prawns were our favorite! That's not to say that the fish and the chowder didn't hold their own. The prawns were nicely seasoned and slightly salty. The fish was fresh and flaky. It came with several lemon slices, which we really enjoyed. For the clam chowder make sure you are aware that it has whole pieces of clam! No, seriously, half of the chowder is full of clams. It had a really great taste and did not feel heavy alongside the potatoes. Service is great! We had several questions on what would be recommended for myself and my husband. They recommended the prawns and adding three pieces of fish with the chowder. It really was the perfect amount of food. We left feeling full, but not hurting. We will likely stop here again on our three day trip in Mendocino. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Prawns Fish Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Great clam chowder! I've never had chowder so full of clams! The place is casual picnic style and it's fun to watch the best at sail in at Noyo Harbor. Their onion rings are great too! I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

I had Clam Chowder soup wasn't great decent seasoning but a little underwhelming from what i've heard. I also partook in the blt meal the sandwich was basic didn't like that it came on a hamburger bun, fries were average. Over all good customer service although expect a LONG wait, and food is decent. read more

I would actually give this place a 3-1/2 Stars. The fish from the fish n chips was Outstanding. That is about the only good thing. The chips/fries were just okay. The tables, the one we had was wood were very dirty. The tartar sauce condiment area was also really dirty. We also got smoked out from the wood fire pit. I would recommend to try one of the other fish n chip places down at the harbor. We saw another one with a lot of people. This is from a Yelp Elite for the past 9 years. I have also worked in the food industry in the past read more

Sea Pal Cove - Outside patio area - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

The fish and chips were super yummy, everything was nice and fresh! The clam chowder was good, but the clams were kept whole instead of cut up, just not my personal preference. There is lots of seating in the back and the staff were super friendly!! read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and chips / Cup of clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Came here on a trip to Fort Bragg (first time for both the beautiful city and the restaurant) and it did not disappoint! My family and I came here twice for dinner because we loved it. All seating is outside, they have some covered spots but plenty of seats, you are right by the water and have a beautiful view, and it feels great to have a drink in their gorgeous weather. The food is wonderful and tastes so fresh. We trjed the fish and chips, prawn and chips, fish sandwich, clam chowder bread bowl, and cioppino bowl. The best thing we tried was the prawns and chips and fish sandwich! So so good! They have a great selection of beers and ciders too, my favorite was the original apple cider. Staff were super nice and the food comes out quick! The next time I'm in Fort Bragg I'll definitely be here again. read more

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Food was good. Very tasty and fresh. Only place that is open late too. We also had the clam chowder and it was very good and flavorful. We went at night and it was lonely but it was also very cold. The location is cute and near the harbor. Service was mixed. Some people were friendly and others very serious and not friendly. Overall, the food was good. read more

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Fish, prawns, cold beer never disappoints. Hot fire on a rainy holiday memorial weekend Monday. Super fast delicious meal. Very romantic for the honey mooners sitting next to us. Super fast service. Great price for piles of fish & prawns. Love you sea pal read more

Sounds odd but best tarter sauce! So good and fresh! Fried cheesecake is amazing with the strawberry yummyness! Fish sandwich was bomb - added some tartar to to! Cioppino was great with uniques flavor and big fresh shrimp! Clam chowder wasn't as creamy as we would like but the big fresh clams made up for it! Added a little salt, pepper and hot sauce!! Fries were fresh and on point! Overall super good and would try the fish and chips when we go back! And order the e fish sandwich with coleslaw that would be taking it up a notch! Love that they are open later and have a fire pit and heaters! Good size on beers and cider also! read more

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When we stayed at Fort Bragg, we almost missed the spot drove down got fish and chips cioppino and a beer staring at sea lions in the harbor was an amazing day after a long hike literally the best fish and chips I've ever had when we left on Monday. We wanted to go back to experience it again. They are closed on Mondays. It was a bummer for us. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Cioppino and fish and chips. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

We visited over the holiday weekend and this place did not disappoint. We shared an order of fish and chips, large prawns, clam chowder, and a beer. It was a 4th of July celebration meal deal for like $25. We would definitely come back on our next trip up. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and Chips, Fried Large Prawns, Clam Chowder, and Mexican IPA - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Some of the best fried seafood I've had. The fish and chips had the perfect amount of salt and crispness. Same with the French fries. The clam chowder has giant chunks of clams. Feel like you really get your money's worth with the portions. Beautiful outdoor seating area. Would definitely try again. read more

Many people in this area speak of great seafood at Sae Pal and another restaurant near it. I ordered the clam chowder and was displeased to have it served at a cool temperature with what looked like potato soup with some large clam pieces in it. I returned it, and the female Manager quickly threw it out, looked up my order number, reimbursed me in full, THEN offered me anything on the menu for no cost! I ordered something else and it was delicious and a large portion at that! You rarely, if ever, find this kind of service! Give this place a try!!! read more

I really wanted to give 4 or 5 stars. It might've been because we went right before they were closing? The last time I came here the food was excellent! Yet, that was 7 years ago. I will definitely give them another try. It was the best fish and chips I had ever had... the last time I was here. Hopefully this was just a fluke. It was good. Just not great. Yet, another friend said they went last year and it was really good. read more

Sea Pal Cove - They used to have seating indoors, but it seems they remodeled everything. The outdoor seating is very nice. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Was in FB and wanted to eat at Noyo my fav place. Closed on m/t. So thought I would try Sea PAL. Got the grilled fish Sando with fries. Meal was good. Got like 14 beers on tap which is nice. Not as good as Noyo but a good alternative. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Grilled fish and fries cooked with fish-fishy tasting. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

This is an revision to a review I gave a few months back. I can only think that our last experience was a fluke, someone was having an off day possibly and though that's no excuse to putting out a subpar product, stuff happens. Today's experience was on par with our expectations. Fish was fresh, moist & flavorful and we absolutely enjoyed the new menu items, the deep fried mushrooms were excellent. Sea Pal Cove always has a nice selection of beers, ales, ciders and even a stout or two. Dining is outside on the dock overlooking Noyo Harbor. Of all the places we can get fish and chips and the like, Sea Pal Cove has proven once again why we keep returning to this special spot. Do yourself a favor and don't pass this place up. In fact, put it on your 'must do' list. Seriously, you won't regret it. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish & chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

What a gem! Opens late, lovely staff and good food: - chowder is lighter than your usual thick/creamy chowder and filled with whole clams - fish&chips came with 5 pieces of fish. Nicely seasoned and paired well with the tartar sauce - outdoor area is lovely with string lights and a firepit to keep you warm read more

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The food was good, not amazing. You do get a very generous amount of fish with your chips, which are not steak fries which was kind of disappointing. The clam chowder was very clam rich which is good, I would prefer a bit more creamy though. The plastic wear and condiments could have been stocked better. read more

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Last week when we were in Fort Bragg. We went to the SeaPal for dinner on our last night in town. Seemed like another popular local spot. Again all out door dining, they had a few tents up. More dock seating and a fire pit. Larger big round tables, picnic tables and railing table with taller chairs. Walk up to order, large selection of beers. They call your number when food is ready and you go back up to pick up your order. Larger portions and yummy fish and chips. My husband got the shrimp and chips then we shared the pieces. I also got the deep fried twinkie! Very yummy. No rain in the Forecast so we sat out not under the tent. Then all of a sudden we had a down pour. We moved in under the tent. Rain started to get lighter. We decided to get the rest of our meal packed up. Since we walked over from our motel. Wanted to leave before starting raining harder. Finished eating in our room. Everything was still just as good. read more

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This is a cute eatery in the Noyo Harbor fishing village, serving seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and more. There was a small line of customers in the early afternoon this past Saturday, but the wait wasn't too long. Anyway, we were able to enjoy the lovely views of the water and surrounding boats while sitting on the pier and listening to live entertainment, folk music being played on the guitar, harmonica, and vocals. The cioppino and fish & chips were outstanding, the latter particularly tasty with flaky tender cod fried to a golden crisp. The portion sizes made for a satisfying meal. A positive experience overall. read more

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We really enjoyed our lunch sitting out on the wharf and watching the sea lions. The clam chowder was very good and the fish and chips were awesome. read more