Cioppino was lovely. Clam chowder was full of clams and not too rich. We went 3x while in Fort Bragg. We loved watching the seals play. Great friendly staff. read more

Order at window and find your own seat. You can pick up your order once your beeper vibrates. Good selection of beers on tap. Self station for Tartar Sauce Fish and chips had a good fish flavor, the food came out steaming hot, and love the batter. Personally by the end of the meal you start to feel sick from how much fried food you've consumed. But I also ordered fried fish, shrimp and those both came with fries. They give you a good portion of fries. The fries are good, nice flavor and crisp. The fried shrimp were huge and sweet, would definitely get again. I would not get the Clam Chowder again, I appreciate the huge pieces of Clams, but overall there is a unique taste to the chowder, it's not bad but no comparison to their fried Fish & Shrimp. Love the views, we went in the evening so they had a few warmers on closer to where you order and a custom wood burning fire pit on the water. It was originally a metal tank used for processing fish guts, converted it into a fire pit to burn wood. We saw a few boats go by and had a nice view of the bridge above. Awesome views and food for the price. read more

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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

Had great reviews but I can't fully agree. I think this is a great place to hang with friends and drink the afternoon away. Lots of space. The bikers were here the day we tried. Lots of slurring words were being flung around. The service was super slow. Our food took forever to come out for 2 clam chowders and an order of onion rings. The rings were cold. This was not my fav chowder. I will say if you want whole clams and lots of them this is for you. It was a bit on the salty side and the color a grayish vs creamy white. I saw the fish and chips that others had and they looked amazing. I will try that next time I come back. And I will come back. read more

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

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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

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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

This area has numerous places to eat we found sea pal and enjoyed our visit legit fried food and marina atmosphere read more

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Really good food, fast, cool ambience sitting on the pier enjoying fresh seafood. We enjoyed the fish and chips the calamari and the cioppino. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Dining room, fish and chips and cioppino - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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The fish n chips were the best I have ever had... we drove in from Sacramento, hungry....my uncle had recommended Sea Pal.. omg, this place did not disappoint for lunch, so later I went back for dinner... a bowl of clam chowder, fries and onion rings... they were still so delicious, that we went back the next day so that I could lunch before I left to go back to Sac. Ended up having the prawns and chips that were also amazing. The one thing I wanted to say was a Rose a gentleman named Frank, who was so friendly. Very welcoming. Thank you for hiring him!!!! I will be returning, but next time I'll be bringing all my family with me so they can experience the experience that I experienced read more

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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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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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Disappointed. This was one of our favorite places to eat but my clam chowder was essentially potato soup. Fish and chips were good.

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

The service was not so great but the fried fish was to die for. Didn't care for the fried desserts on a stick. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish & chips, fried Milky Way, fried cheesecake, burgers - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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

Nathaniel was a fantastic worker Fish and chips was fantastic and my wife said the coleslaw was the best she's ever had. The clam chowder was also excellent and the drinks were full and strong. But to be honest, it took a long time to get our food, and there was some orders left behind on the counter Nathaniel was everywhere: from the outside patio seating pick up trash on the ground, the serving food and taking orders behind the register He was by far some of the best service I've had all weekend read more

Excellent food. I had the clam chowder, clams were large and extremely tender. Husband had fish and chips. He thought they were some of best he's had. It was fun watching the seals and birds perform!!! read more

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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I have no dead how this place gets over a 4 star rating. Fish and chips was tasteless. Chowder is good.

Yummy fish and chips, clam chowder was tasty as well. Customer service was terrible, I have been in customer service. I am definitely not interested in going back anytime soon because its very frustrating spending money in a place that isn't welcoming. So many other places to go in this beautiful town. Customer service is an important part of the experience. Hopefully this will improve. read more

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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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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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

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

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

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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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

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Very nice outdoor restaurant with excellent food! Definitely recommend this place. The prawns and chips are excellent!

The best fried shrimp! The breading was perfect. It's just a self-serve pickup window on a dock, and the table was an old wooden cable spool, but I would definitely go again if I am in the area. 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

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There are several casual fried-fish restaurants in Noyo Harbor, and we ate at both Sea Pal Cove and Noyo Fish Company within a week of each other. We ordered the same items at both places--fish and chips and clam chowder--and, based on our experience, Noyo Fish Company was by far the better choice. We visited both restaurants at lunchtime. Both had lines, but in each case we were able to place our order within a few minutes. Both are right along the harbor and offer great views, including the chance to watch seals and fishing boats come and go. Unfortunately, the wait at Sea Pal Cove was frustrating. After ordering, we took a seat and noticed that numbers well beyond ours were being called and customers who had ordered after us were already receiving their fish and chips. After about 25 minutes, we asked about our order and were told there were two kitchens and that ours would be out soon. Another 10 minutes passed before our number was finally called. Apparently one kitchen was moving much faster than the other, but a 35-minute wait for a fairly simple fried-fish lunch seemed excessive. In comparison, at Noyo Fish Company the orders appeared to come out in sequence and much more quickly. We had our food within about 10 minutes of ordering. As for the food, Sea Pal Cove's clam chowder seemed to be mostly potato chowder with a few clams mixed in. Each fish-and-chips order came with four smaller pieces of fish. At Noyo Fish Company, we received two larger pieces. The total amount of fish was probably similar, but if you prefer a higher fish-to-batter ratio, the larger pieces at Noyo Fish Company were better. The clam chowder at Noyo Fish Company had fewer potatoes and seemed to have a better balance of ingredients, although the overall flavor of the two chowders was fairly similar. Sea Pal Cove has a great harbor location, but based on the long wait and the food we received, we would choose Noyo Fish Company next time. read more

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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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

Clam chowder with more giant chunks of clams or perhaps whole clams and lots of them- never had chowder of this style before. Mixed reviews as I give a 3 hubby a 4 because of the giant clams. Flavors of the base, potatoes and consistency were nicely done. Service was fast and friendly. Would eat here again but personally (I don't like oysters or other seafood with that texture) I would have something other than the chowder.. read more

Sea Pal Cove - 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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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