This place is amazing and it's sad that not many people know about it. My favorite food is fish and chips and this is by far the best I've had in Albuquerque!! Everything that I've tried is delicious! Second best for me was the shrimp tacos The place was empty when we went in, but it's nice and clean. Highly recommend to try if you love fish. read more

Similar to blaze pizza, and rusty taco. Quick order at the counter and sit down to eat kind of place. I'm from Japan, I'm not expecting a perfect poke out of this place, but basmati rice, really? Poke and basmati don't really go well together. Basmati rice is too dry. If someone really wants to go there, I'll go with them and order something else but not in the cards for me. read more

Slapfish - Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

There's not many places in Abq that have healthy fresh fish options but Slapfish is where it's at. This is A Seared Ahi-Tuna Bowl with the Sesame Soy Sauce, Yum Next time we're trying out the Lobster Roll read more

Slapfish - Ahi Tuna Voyage Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is one of my favorite seafood places to go to! I love the fact that their daily fish changes. And the daily fish is not just some ordinary fish, you can range from barracuda to hoki. They also or adaptable to what kind of food you want. For example you can order a certain fish on a sandwich, rice bowl, or tacos. I started off with the ceviche which tasted like a seafood salsa. It was absolutely tasted good. For the main course, I got the ultimate fish taco which was huge! For the type of fish, I got the Waldo which was a fatty kind of fish. But it tasted so good as well. It was cooked perfectly, the sauce complemented the flavor well. Finally the staff is amazing as well. They are patient and are willing to give their suggestions. I will definitely come here again! read more

Slapfish - Shrimp Cerviche - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Slapfish was a staple for me in Orange County California. I was so happy to see a location in Albuquerque. I had their crab and lobster melt on sourdough which really hit the spot. read more

Standards have slipped. I've been to two different locations, Paseo and Coronado mall. Neither one made me want to go back. The food was mediocre at best. The store did not look clean. Service was OK but it didn't appear the staff were that invested in their job. There was no supervision that I could see. read more

We love Slapfish! Lots of good fish and seafood options. You can get bowls, sandwiches, burritos, fish and chips, great sides. I love the poke bowl and protein bowl. The chowder is great. Kids menu has some good options for kids. There are always daily options and seasonal items. Great sides also!. Service is quick after you order at the counter. read more

Slapfish - Poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Slapfish was one of my go to's for the last few years. They recently were bought out by their corporate office and made big changes. You can definitely see their influence from choices of food now available to their marketing. I personally don't find any of the changes good for the consumers. They cut out a few of the foods I like as well. What they have is still good, but not as good! The store is still nice and clean, employees are great and I still aways recommend to tip your servers!! read more

Slapfish - So good I might finish that juice. I haven't had a better ceviche in Albuquerque. If you want a before picture- Go take one !!! - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A lot of people rate this place pretty high, but my first experience here was lackluster and made me wonder if I missed the mark in my order and the timing of being here. I showed up a little after 1 pm on Tuesday, it was hot and stuffy in here. The doors were all wide open and I got to sweat in a fishy-smelling restaurant. Is the cooling system down? Maybe, but it definitely drives customers away. I ordered fish and chips, it was strange that they were piled together in a bowl to me, but that's fine. The tartar sauce that I asked not to get was spilled all over everything in my bowl. I don't like it and always ask to not have it. I feel like it tainted my food. I had to ask where utensils were at as nobody mentioned it was a go-get-your-own place. A manager was there and a few employees. Two other customers besides myself were there. It was just way way way too hot inside, stuffy, and I left feeling gross. Fish and chips were just meh, nothing spectacular. read more

I have gone to Slapfish for a few years now. The fish was excellent the first couple of times. I don't get to Albuquerque as often as I like and thought I would treat myself to something special. The guy at the counter was really friendly. I ordered fish and chips. Only 1 customer came in the entire time. My fish was way too thin and over fried. I had to use the metal knife to cut through it. One piece was just batter. The coleslaw was just purple cabbage with a little dressing and herbs. The fries were seasoned really well and the best part of the meal. I guess I am just too shy to complain, which is what I should've done. Today, I just made bad choices. Even my lemon slice was dried out. read more

Slapfish - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We have been going to Slap Fish since they opened. We use to love it here. Over the last couple of years, the quality of the food has declined. They serve you a giant bowl of rice and veggies and strips of fish? I would rather pay an 21$ dollars for a bowl, and actually get a 4oz piece of salmon at least. Staff is still nice, but probably won't be coming back anytime soon. Our Family is over 25 plus people and we all feel the same. Hope it goes back to how it use to be! read more

Slapfish - Salmon?? - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love this place. First time at this location, other is uptown.. having moved from San Diego co 2 years ago really miss my go to which was Rubios. Had been going there 25 plus years. This is as close as you get here. Their fish is super fresh and tasty. The giant fish taco is definitely giant. Two things about this location 1) staff nicer/friendlier. 2) the country music...ugh. Sorry I know I am closer to Texas than CA but, ick. Sorry. Ate too fast to take pics! read more

Various selections in the menu from street tacos to shrimp ceviche, lobster taquitos poke bowls. I would definitely recommend the shrimp ceviche and the poke bowls which are quite delicious. The place is well kept and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful and able to give suggestions. read more

The first time I came here like a year ago it was great. I enjoyed the rotating selection of fish and fresh hot fries that came with each meal. Something changed in the past few months. I don't know if they got bought or what, but the menu is completely different now, the fish selection is minimal and never changing, and the overall quality of the servings and the food has dropped dramatically. I thought maybe once it was just a fluke, but I've been back a couple more times and it's been the same. This location also seems to be consistently understaffed on top of everything else. I'm so sad to lose a good spot to corporate interests. read more

Chowder fries?!? Friggin' ingenious!! I'm salivating just thinking of them. The fries were an easy choice. The rest was difficult to narrow down, big we finally decided on and the lobster taquitos, clobster grilled cheese (with add on green chiles), and the poke bowl. All excellent! I was really overwhelmed (in a good way) with all the side and condiment options every dish had to choose from. As a self proclaimed condiment queen, I was in heaven. Sauces galore here! ...and then there were the drinks. We couldn't decide between the two hard ciders, so our man offered us samples of both the Sandia pineapple cider and the bosque cider. Still indecisive after the tasting, we got one of each. I absolutely loved the pineapple cider though! Service was so helpful, friendly and patient! A win all around. read more

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Love the healthy options available at Slap Fish when you're in a hurry on lunch from work. I usually get the Grilled Fish bowl with brown rice. This location on Holly Dr. is far better that the other one on Louisiana. Although we've seen gradual price increases with pandemic and supply chain shortages, this location doesn't nickel and dime you like the Louisiana location. The option of brown rice is included for the $15 price and you can request extra dressing or herb sauce at no extra charge. Give them a try for a healthy meal on short time! read more

Slapfish - Grilled Fish Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dang, it is good. I am from the East Coast and love me sone seafood which is had to find where I live, in Alamogordo. So, when I went to Abq for a multiday conference I felt sure, "This city must have decent seafood somewhere." All the cravings were satisfied by the fresh and amazing poke bowl, the traditional fish and chips, and a buttery lobster roll! Service was the nice. read more

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We've been here many times and have always had great service and food. Tonight was a huge exception. Got to the counter. Two patrons had finished ordering and we were "up". First thing out of the counter person's mouth was "Were not taking orders for 10 minutes because the kitchen is behind." What the heck does that have to do with taking my order?! Put the order in and let them catch up is what I'd say. Maybe I'm wrong, but this caused us to walk right out. I'm not about to sit around for 10 minutes to have my order taken, then wait who knows how long to get our food. Service for so many places has taken a nose-dive of late. This place has joined the fray. Doubt we'll be back. read more

So yummy and nice environment! The staff was so helpful to explain about their food and recommended some best seller!!! I love it in there! Highly recommend! Definitely come back! read more

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There was nothing we didn't like. We visited another location years ago and were not too impressed, but this time everything was great. Recommend blackened shrimp and fried fish and chips. Never had fried salmon before, but they let you mix and match if you get the two-piece fish and my husband was feeling adventurous. The housemade tartar sauce was really tasty and we both enjoyed the clam chowder. Will definitely be back. It was not too crowded, but we visited at an off-peak time. Food came out fresh and fast. read more

Had the Epic Shrimp Burrito today! It was a delicious wrapped culinary "present" with layers of delectable flavor!! The size was enormous! And every single layer of crunch, sauce, texture, flavor... was so deliciously satisfying for my taste buds. The shrimp was delicately & intentionally cooked by a well experienced chef who obviously was not rushed, and I'm almost certain he must have been reciting poetry to my shrimp as he prepared it because each plump, tender, juicy, sweet shrimp was so deliciously perfect! These shrimp must have swam in holy water their whole lives! They were just the right texture when I bit into them to prove the chef knew exactly what he was doing! Mmmm I lick my lips still hoping for a trace of flavor! This is how it's done folks! read more

Slapfish - Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Good food, different from most places here. The lobster grilled cheese is where it's at

Slapfish is definitely an asset to our community...what they do, they do well. The service is fantastic, and they are ready to help walk you through the menu and give you the run down of all the deets that make their dishes snap crackle pop. I didn't have a lot of time, so I ordered the ultimate fish taco, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is hip, local beers on tap, and for as long as the line was, they were incredibly fast and efficient and there was no lag time at all. This is surely going to be a go to when I'm craving seafood, and there's a good variety to choose from. Happy for this little oasis in the desert :) read more

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So lobster rolls are my dream food. If I had to pick a last meal, it would be a bomb lobster roll. I'm super picky about them. I've been dying to try Slapfish since they opened and finally got the chance today! I ordered a lobster roll and fries with tarter sauce to go. It was $22 plus tax (market price) for all of it! When I first saw it, I was disappointed at how much lobster was in it. But once I took a bite, I realized there was a lot more lobster inside! A lot of places cheap out by overdoing the mayo and butter to pretend there is more lobster. Not Slapfish! Here they put a TON of fresh, delicious lobster with just enough mayo and butter to flavor it. The bread and pickle on the side were also delicious! The fries had incredible seasoning and crunch and the tartar sauce was amazing! This might be my new favorite place! read more

Slapfish - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I ate here a couple times over the years when in town for business. Liked it enough to come back during another work trip. It will be my last. Where to even start. i arrived at 7:15 pm. 45 mins before they closed. Ordered my meal with a fountain soda. Sorry machine is out of ice and broken you can have it but isnt cold. Seriously???? Go buy some ice you're a restaurant. Ok I'll take a bottled water. Oh sorry all we have is these fancy glass bottles waters for $5. Seriously???? Fine whatever I'll take a beer. Local brewery ipa. Was tasty. theres your 1 star. Went to restroom. Wow. Just wow. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks. I didn't want to touch anything. Upon leaving I look at door and it literally has water marks running down the whole inside door. Obviously been there forever. Almost asked for my money back before eating thats how gross it was. Think college dorm bathroom. Ok fine whatever walk out to find a seat. Mind you its now 7:20 and theres two other tables occupied. I walked past 4 tables that had shit all over them before finally find one clean (enough) to eat at. Meanwhile all the employees are chatting not doing anything. The cook is singing banging his cooking utensils together rocking out to the rock n roll music that was blaring inside. I would've preferred to listen to the music vs him trying to recreate the epic voices of rock legends personally but maybe others enjoy his off key singing. On whatever he's a bad singer and having fun......7:25 7:30 7:35 7:40 7:45 Seriously theres no one in here. Im obviously the only order and its taking 30 minutes to make a lobster taquito (which was 90 breading 7% goop and 3% (lobster?) and a shrimp burrito that had a store bought basic tortilla 3 french fries rice guac and salsa. And that took you 30 mins?????? Wow just wow. This place has catastrophic failure at so many levels. I'd be VERY surprised to see them in business in 6 months. What am I missing here? read more

We've lived here for three weeks and I've been here three times. I love it! The seafood is fresh, atmosphere is clean and casual, staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The bowl is hearty and delish, the fish and chips are generous (don't get two pieces of fish unless you are really hungry) and the lobster taquitos are a perfect light meal! I'm hooked! After my first review we came back 2-3 times. Always delish. I don't know why we took it out of our weekly rotation? Thankfully my husband was craving their fish and chips this past week! Such a treat! Perfect light crispy batter on the ample portion of fish. My husband decided on the sandwich option. He loved it! Their fries are pretty special, too! I'm never disappointed with a meal from Slap Fish read more

Slapfish - Fish and Chips Sandwich with slaw on the top! Yum!!! - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I'll be entirely honest, I really don't get the hype about this place. The food is okay, and in my opinion pretty pricey. My absolute favorite part of this place is the soda! The soda is absolutely delicious! I give the soda 5 stars!! It's almost $4 a glass, but it is refillable so it is totally worth it! The cherry cream and coconut mixed are absolutely amazing!!! The fish is okay. I ordered flounder, and it was just okay. Not bad, but I wouldn't say it is my favorite. My mom got cod fish and that was better than the flounder. The fish from the fish and chips dish was probably my favorite from bunch. The salads are really pretty, but I haven't eaten mine yet. I will say it has a nice assortment of veggies, and it's nice that it is not just all lettuce. The fried Oreos were okay. They appear to use the same breading that they use on the fried fish so the texture is similar. They are definitely not like a traditional fried Oreo. They also drizzle a salted caramel sauce on top, which is not bad, but different from the powdered sugar. Overall, I would say the food is decent, but for three people we paid almost $70. The ambiance is similar to a fast food joint so I guess that's why I felt so torn about spending almost $70. In terms of the staff, they are okay. They get the job done. I know it is probably pretty costly to get fish down to New Mexico, but due to the prices, a visit here would be something that would be just an occasional treat. read more

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I eagerly approached this new addition to the far NE Heights restaurant scene. I was looking forward to tasting their lobster roll, as I KNOW lobster rolls after a lifetime of summers and 10 years of living in Maine. Staff was very welcoming and service oriented. The side salad was crispy fresh and delicious. Unfortunately my husbands fish and chips and my lobster roll were average: not bad, just not up to coastal fresh. I can't say I'm Surprised, we are in the high desert,but I was hopeful. Please note, I am picky on seafood, as I've been a coastal gal most of my life. I won't say do not go. This restaurant is certainly worthy of a visit and if you're not picky on the delicacies of the sea, you'll likely find this a great treat in the desert city of ABQ. I'm giving it a 4 review for that reason. It would be 3, if it was located on the coast. Great addition to the ABQ food scene. read more

Slapfish - Front counter - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A hoppin' place... always a good sign! I was there for a Yelp event and based on the yummy samples, I plan on going back for a full meal. Things on the menu that I'm looking forward to trying are the Fish and Chips (because it's a favorite) and Lobster Roll (to see how it compares with what they serve in Boston!). read more

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Massive rip off. Prices are outrageous. Went here a few years ago and then again recently. Now I know why I don't come here. For the price they charge it should come as a combo with drinks read more

We love love this place but went tonight and had an unfortunately disappointing experience. Apparently they went corporate and things have changed. The local tractor sodas are gone, the beer battered fish is gone (still have regular batter but the beer batter was SO good!!) I got the power bowl for the billionth time in a row and immediately when I tasted the shrimp it tasted horrendously awful, so much that I had to spit it out. I told the cashier and she said "I know it's really bad. I've told them not to serve the shrimp but they do anyways. Since we went corporate they changed the kind of shrimp we get and the new kind is so bad" I definitely lost my appetite but got sick that night! Such a disappointment read more

My first time to this place.Im not sure if I really liked it especially for the price. Food was ok to me.

First time Slapfish customers and my wife and I had a pretty darn good meal. Being first timers we really wanted to get a few tastes in so we went big! Ordered lobster taquitos, cole slaw, and New England clam Chowder fries as apps! The taquitos and Cole slaw were unremarkable, but those chowder fries are something else! Wish they would have added a bit more chowder but next time I'll request more! Our entrees, surf and turf burger and lobster grinder were pretty damn good. Although the burger part of the surf and turf could have used a little beefing up... pun intended. It had melted cheese with lobster pieces on top a burger! What a concept.. I loved it! The lobster grinder was good, spicy, but my wife and I agreed that it was above average but not what it could be... Lastly, what made the place awesome were the two employees working! Courteous, helpful.... So crew working on September 14, 2020, you rock! read more

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So...with high expectations based on so many reviews - we were not very impressed. I'm thinking we just ordered the wrong food, period. We went the "fresh" Hoki and pompano and they both had a funny aroma and aftertaste. Not sure... also, having them served up in a "bowl" with a mix of like warm rice, cold salad and buttery warm veggies...bad mistake. We should have asked more questions. I'm thinking we should have just got some fish and chips and called it a night. The chowder was also over-thought. This place LOves it's "old bay" seasoning...or whatever they call it. They put it, and a lot of it, on everything!! If we were to return, I'd stick with the fish and chips and I'd beg them to please not put that magic red powder on anything. Chowder should stand on its own, not by the toppings you cover it up with. I'd 86 the whole bowl thing too. If they're trying to compliment a higher end piece of fish, that's advertise as "fresh", I wouldn't burry it in a bowl with a bunch of oddly chosen flavorless items. The Cheerios I ate at home for dinner later was much more satisfying. I know this is an incredibly hyper critical review but for $47, I couldn't have been more disappointed. read more

Slapfish - I'm not sure what this is... - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Slapfish is BOMB! It's pricey, but what do you expect when getting fresh seafood in a landlocked state? The Lobster grill cheese is fantastic! It is extremely rich, and tastes wonderful! For the price I do wish it had more to it, because you can eat the whole thing, the modest amount of fries they give you, and still be hungry. So if your starving get something else. The shrimp burrito is heavy. It's pretty good, but no even close to the tastiness of the lobster roll or lobster grilled cheese. Overall this place is a wonderful and unique place to eat in Albuquerque. The fries suck though! They look seasoned, but taste like a bland potato. The chowder fries are even more disappointing! Talk about bland! I have never had clam chowder that tasted like watered down gravy. YUCK! Definitely will never order those again! read more

Albuquerque needed the magic of this seafood shop. Best fish and chips you can find in the city, hands down. If you aren't into batter, all for it grilled or even blackened. So. Much. Yum. Catches of the day can be subbed into any dish. Clam chowder fries are worth all the hype. And top it all off with a cane soda selection. We've already returned several times. Parking in this shopping center is horrendous, but so worth it if this is your destination. read more

The previous visits I've had have been stellar at this location. My last, far from that idyllic. The food was bland, no character. Even when the server took the food away - fish and chips- not even a question. Just picked it up as if it was normal to say my PREPAID food tasted like crap. Pretty arrogant to demand me $20 upfront, then not even care that it wasn't even half eaten. No offer of "would you like something else?" , not even a question. It was empty when I walked in, and that should've told me right there. If you're demanding payment upfront, you better deliver. Especially when you have dozens of other reviews praising the food. I don't know exactly what is up with this slap fish. Allegedly, the "good" kitchen staff was taken to the uptown location. Maybe you should focus on quality food at both locations, or you'll probably find yourself with customers like myself moving onto plenty of other restaurants in the Albuquerque area offering better and cheaper seafood. Willing to give it another go, but at $20 a person for tasteless seafood, this is an easy cut to my monthly budget. I hope my next visit is better. read more

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I bookmarked this spot based on previous reviews on Yelp. Turns out, the people were spot on! The home-grown spot was everything. The food was amazing and the people that run it are equally amazing. I ordered the Lobster Grinder which comes with fries and I added a virgin cucumber salad with it. The person who took my order thought I wanted the salad in lieu of the fries so the fries didn't come out. When the manager came by and asked if we were ok, I said my fries didn't come out with the order. The manager quickly resolved it. They shrimp roll came with tons of shrimp and the side of veggies were amazing. I have to say they made everything perfect and it is definitely a spot I will visit again! Pros - Excellent food with excellent flavor - Excellent customer service - Clean restaurant with outside seating - Fast service Cons - Drinks are expensive - If you drink water they only have small water cups with no bottled water besides Pellegrino ($4 per bottle) Bottom line is I highly recommend their food. read more

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You go there for the yummy FRESH seafood and clean modern interiors. Try out all sorts of fish and varieties of ways to fix them. Also, serves beer and single serve wine. Everything I've tried there has been delicious! Also has an outdoor shaded patio. The staff has been very helpful and friendly in helping to decide what to order. It's been my new hip Go to place when I want any type of Seafood . From Fish Tacos to Lobster Rolls... ALL GOOD!!!! Glad it's close to my house. read more

The food is amazing! The staff is friendly. However, my friend and I felt mildly taken advantage of because we ordered two minutes before happy hour and paid full price for everything. Literally, two minutes. This place is not cheap. Hence, my 4-star rating. We had the wine in the can... the rose to be specific and it was a refreshing choice. We were pleasantly surprised. And still felt classy drinking it . Speaking of cool stuff, they had a wide selection of fish including one called a spiny dog fish. Interesting, right? I had the lobster grilled cheese and I will most definitely get it again. It's just an amazing combination. The chowder fries are like poutine but with clam chowder. So good. The dessert menu is lacking... in that, there isn't one. But one of the employees informed us they are working on getting some sweets provided by local businesses. I will definitely be returning. Even if it is just for the canned wine. read more

Slapfish - Yes, that's wine in a can. Lobster grilled cheese with chowder fries with green chile. So much yum. - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico