Finally got a chance to try this place out and it DID NOT disappoint! I got the classic fish tacos and my bf got their Cajun mahi mahi (fresh off the grill section of menu) and they were both super delicious and the fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Staff were helpful and quick to accommodate any requests made by customers, something I both observed and experienced. The Resturant also was really open, had good natural light and seating was comfortable. I don't drink but they also had a good selection of beers and wine. I don't have any photos because we were so hungry haha read more

Nice spot in scripps ranch for happy hour Their happy hour is good and reasonable. The catfish was good. I would go back again. read more

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It seemed nice inside. Looked super busy. Staff was so nice. But then the food. Looked amazing. However the taste was not there. Shrimp and chips were bland and flavorless. The tarter sauce was GREAT! Dont think I will be back though. read more

Surfside Fish House - Shrimp & Chips - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

This "sniffs in" at up to 4.5 stars... The wife had a music event in the general area, so we dropped in for an early bird dinner. FRIED CALAMARI (on "Happy Hour"): -- nice value with solid portion size not weak portion for happy hour -- good mix of tentacles and rings -- crunchy exterior and non-chewy squid -- tartar sauce for dipping -- good ratio of batter to meat RATING = A- SEAFOOD BOIL IN CREAMY GARLIC BUTTER: -- I only got to try a small bay scallop, but it was tasty -- the wife was a fan for sure -- not too spicy for this GERD sufferer -- nice mix RATING = A GRILLED ZUCCHINI: -- a little rushed so only lightly charred at best -- fresh tasting -- good texture RATING = A- BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS: -- tubular style vs. fillet style cut of fish -- I prefer fillet style but still a solid rendition -- crispy tasty batter with dark color -- fish tender, not dry but maybe not moist -- nice fries w/good balance of crisp and not crisp RATING = A CHIMICHURRI CAULIFLOWER: -- excellent concept well executed -- good texture -- wife a fan too -- must get every time RATING = A Helpful accommodating STAFF. Casual joint, not fancy. read more

Finally got a chance to come by for happy hour! So many good things on the happy hour menu and wow the prices?? All under $10! We order almost everything! Order at the register and then find a seat! They will bring your food out. Lots of seating indoors and a few outdoor! Definitely will be back! read more

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My favorite here is the sea bass. Great happy hour specials and fresh fish at affordable pricing.

Let's start with the positive. They have a happy hour and it's extremely popular. We came at 5 o'clock on a Saturday and the place was packed. My parents ordered shrimp and chips as well as fish and chips and seem to really enjoy it. Mom commented that the coleslaw was crunchy and cut thin just like she likes it. Fish had a nice beer batter and tasted fresh. Chips were long, thin and soft on the inside, which she also enjoys. Dad enjoyed his shrimp. Not overly battered and tasted fresh. Note to the servers, he asked for a soup spoon as his hands shake. It never arrived. As for me, I had the ahi poke bowl with crab meat and seaweed. Unfortunately, it seemed like a mishmash. Parts of it had heavy mayo some of it tasted salty and I'm not quite sure what they did with the sauce. I'm sure the Ahi must've been fresh, but not quite what I'm used to. I think it was the crab meat that had bits of shell or something tough in it. Rice was not fully cooked. It's not something I would order again. The atmosphere was great. Really enjoyed the outdoor patio seating. The person who took our order was very friendly. Not sure we would return despite great happy hour pricing as it's out of our way. read more

Surfside Fish House - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Surfside Fish House is a hidden gem in Scripps Ranch. The fish is very fresh and tasty. The fish tacos are substantial, the batter is crispy and the taco is delicious. The black beans were tasteless. The fried catfish comes with two large fillets, coleslaw and French fries. A great tasting plate. Staff are helpful and efficient. We ordered our food to go and sat in the adjacent shared patio and enjoyed the beautiful spring day. read more

Surfside Fish House - Classic Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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It's a casual restaurant where you order and pay before you find a seat. There are 3 different types of oysters. All very fresh. Happy hour is $1.50/each. We also got ceviche. It doesn't have any shrimp, just white fish with a slice of avocado, chopped tomatoes, onions and cilantro. It tastes refreshing with the chips. The fried fish taco tastes better than the grilled fish taco. Something about the texture of the grilled fish doesn't have the same "umphf". I like that the green sauce isn't too spicy. We'll be back if we're in the area. Service is friendly and food comes out quick read more

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I love Surfside Fish House. They have a wide selection of food. From poke to fried calamari and fish and chips to fish tacos, burritos, salads and soups. I ordered a Pokē bowl and clam chowder this time. The pokē bowl was fresh and delicious. My son felt the sauce was a little salty, so try not to just pour all of it onto the bowl. The clam chowder rivals my recipe lol. So good. Ambiance is nice and clean. You order at the counter and they give you a number and bring your food to your table. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Overall, a great place for seafood and drinks. A complete win all around read more

Surfside Fish House - Pokē bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Surfside Fish House hit it out of the park for our family! We kicked things off with fried calamari and poke nachos -- and wow, the poke nachos are officially our new family obsession (how did we live without these?!). For mains: hubby loved his Barramundi plate, kiddo #1 demolished the Cajun salmon burrito, kiddo #2 happily went to town on a poke bowl, and I thoroughly enjoyed my Cajun shrimp Cobb. Big bonus points for asking whether I wanted the shrimp with the tails on or off -- small detail, big appreciation. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just plain satisfying. We're already plotting our next visit. Clean open and airy space with no fishy smell. read more

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This place is great! It's been a minute since I've been here but I'm glad to be back... The owner of Surfside is affiliated with Sea Surf in Del Mar Heights (see my review) which is wildly popular at Happy Hour - the menus are very similar. I'm going to touch mainly on the Happy Hour but I would definitely recommend the poke bowls and the cajun poboys (the fried oyster is deeeelish and hard to find anywhere in CA) and the garlic Brussels Sprouts which are amazing. Ok on to the HH - daily 3 to 6. $5 beers including crafts - space dust, society, lat 33, etc. They have the good stuff. Wines are $6 and sake $7. I posted a pic of the HH menu- Some of the stand outs are - ceviche (a good amount of fresh fish with chips) both styles of wings (ginger garlic & lemon pepper) Fried Oysters (the best) Fish Tacos $2 (grilled or fried) this is a good deal and here's one of my faves that Sea Surf doesnt have - Korean Chili Glazed Shishito Peppers (spicy sticky sweet roasted peppers) The service is personable and prompt. You really cant go wrong with anything here. 5 stars... read more

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Surfside Fish House in Scripps Ranch has a great Happy Hour menu served from 3-6PM. Happy Hour menu items such as Ceviche, Calamari, Wings, Fish Taco and more. Each item was well portioned for the price. On this visit, the entire restaurant was filled with patrons enjoying the Happy Hour, I opted to order a few items of the Calamari, Chowder Fries and Poke Nachos. I really enjoyed the Poke Nachos with a good amount of poke and imitation crab. Chowder Fries was ok as its simply a bowl of fries with some chowder on top. The Calamari was good but was a little salty for my liking. Overall great first time experience, The Happy Hour was good and I would love to come back to try other items. Service was great with servers getting your food to you as quickly as they can. read more

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They got my poke ready within a few minutes. I ordered the OG Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna and added on seaweed salad, spicy slaw, edamame and imitation crab. I'm not sure if the sauce was part of the slaw or they have a sauce with their rice but it was such a yummy combination. All the ingredients seemed to be really fresh. I would come here more often if it was close to my house. With all the additions, it was about $18 but it was huge and I was able to eat it for lunch and dinner. It's in a shopping center so plenty of easy parking and tons of tables inside read more

Surfside Fish House - OG Poke Bowl - with edamme, crab, seaweed salad, and slaw - so yummy - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here for lunch and ordered the fish taco plate. It came with two tacos, beans, and a lot of chips. I chose the grilled fish tacos which were quite tasty. The beans were okay. Most of the plate was covered with tortilla chips. I'm not sure if they made it or bought them but the chips were not that good. Service was fast. There were not that many people the time I went. The ambiance is casual with a good amount of seating. I would like to go back and try other things if I get the fish tacos again, I will see if the they offer them à la carte. read more

Checking in Surfside Fish House on a Friday evening and it was pretty busy. Tried the poke nachos, chowder fries, and chicken wings. Poke nachos fish tasted fresh but a friend noted that the chips used were not the same consistency from before? Chowder fries were actually my favorite. The chowder gravy was surprisingly delicious. Wings were simple but done right, just flavorful. The ambiance was very nautical combined with fine dine which we enjoyed. All of the items shown are their happy hour menu items. Next time I'm interested in trying their poke bowl options. read more

Surfside Fish House - Chowder Fries, Poke Nachos, Chicken Wings - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Great happy hour selection and prices if you can make it here during that time frame. First time around we just missed it, but the second time we made it! (I made sure to get here at a good time, because on a Friday it can quickly get busy). Service is pretty good. The servers are on top of everything. Happy Hour bites we chose: fresh shucked oysters (min. 3 per order, so honestly I lost track of how many times I ordered), poke nachos, classic fish tacos, chowder fries, shrimp tempura, and lemon pepper wings. We left the other half of the menu to try next time we come! Chowder fries were interesting, but our favorite was the fish tacos. Ordering is a little tight at the front and door is RIGHT there, so line leads outside no matter what. So weird set up, but the decor inside is lively and well done. read more

Surfside Fish House - Line looks long but they only help one customer at a time. Counter is super close to the door. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Daily happy hour alert! My fiance and I stopped by and it was a good deal. But get there early, they get busy! When we left there was a long line. read more

Surfside Fish House - Oysters, guac and chips - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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I can honestly say this place is a hidden gem. Parking is super easy in a shopping center. Place is fairly clean and you order right when you get in at the cashier. Employees are super nice and helpful when it comes to explaining things on their menu or recommending things to try. Their happy hour is amazing. Highly recommend getting some fresh oysters (they have different kinds), the clam with chorizo butter, the calamari, the a classic fish taco (you can have it grilled or deep fried). The lemon pepper wings are a huge pass for me. Bland and dry. Spicy shrimp linguine was good but doesn't have me begging to come back again like the other menu items. The chowder fries were ok to me as well, I'd probably skip on these too. The most under rated menu item to me is the Seafood Cioppino. This was hands down best thing on the menu next to the fresh oysters. It's super filling, great price, and extremely delicious. They might have some misses on their menu that could be improved on, but they definitely have winners that make people come back. I highly recommend this place. read more

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While the happy hour deals are really good price wise, the options didn't excite my tastebuds. Ordered the poke nachos and didn't realize that the poke they use for it has imitation crab (which I'm not a fan of) and made all the poke have a very crabby taste to it. I found myself choking on the breading of the Fried Calamari, it was very grainy and I didn't find it to have the best flavor. Although the fish tacos were solid, both friend and grilled, they eat were stacked with too much cabbage slaw rather than a proportional balance of fish + slaw. I'll come back to try the other poke and main dishes, but I don't think the appetizers here are anything to tip your hat off to. Love that they have a covered outdoor patio, so you can bring your well behaved dog. And I especially like how you order at the cash register and then pick a seat. read more

Surfside Fish House - Poke Nachos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We just don't come here enough. The food is excellent. We come during happy hour. The poke nachos were delicious. The fish tacos were ok. We had both wings, ginger garlic and lemon pepper. Both were flavorful. It's packed during happy hour. They have about or 7 tables inside and a few outside. read more

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This is my new favorite happy hour spot!! Amazingly affordable munchies, from fish tacos, chicken wings, guacamole and chips, poke nachos and of course the oysters!! It definitely gets busy during the happy hour time but it is not unmanageable, we've always been able to find seats easily and they have high chairs for kids which is convenient. We've probably gone here far too many times since we discovered their amazing prices. You order at the front kiosk and find our own seat. Inside is clean and there's outside seating as well. There's also an option to sit and order at the bar instead. Worth the visit for sure!! read more

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I've noticed through the years that happy hours are less and less of the exciting value they once were... So when I noticed the great happy hour offerings at SFH? You KNOW I had to check it out! Every day (even weekend) they run their happy hour specials from 3-6 (at the time of me writing this). The happy hour menu is pretty big and there is bound to be something for everyone. Shishito Peppers: love em! I really find myself craving them! Fried shrimp: portion is huge but they are pretty tasteless. Also one time I took off the breeding and like every shrimp had poop veins.. it hasn't happened every time ... but it shows when the kitchen get lazy... ewww Oysters: what a deal! $1.50 each and they have several kinds to try. I have no idea why I like eating oysters, and at this price I don't need to dwell and can just do my thing! Poke nachos: pretty good! They do fluff up the poke with Krab stick... but I actually don't mind that. Fish tacos: pretty good... I've had both fried and grilled... definitely grab the hot sauce to ramp up the flavor. Ceviche: again a great option size although I did have to punch it up with a lot more lemon to really get that bright flavor ceviche is known for. Honestly it's a really great choice for happy hour and their regular menu has a lot of interesting options that are fairly priced. Next time I go I want to try more of their regular menu items, but you can't beat an affordable happy hour with tons of food options! read more

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I came here during brunch time on a Saturday with a baby. Make sure you get here a little early as this gem does get packed quickly. The host was very kind and made sure we were comfortable. The vibe is relaxed casual. The decorations feels like a toned down sports bar with a slight hawaiian touch. We ordered the cioppino and the garlic ginger shrimp. The portions were very generous. The garlic ginger shrimp was tossed in a delicous sauce that was ginger forward which I like. The pickled cucumber salad added a nice contrast to the rich sweet/salty sauce in the shimp and rice. The cioppino was absolutely packed with clams, mussels, shrimp and squid. It came over rice and was perfectly salted. I would definitely recommend checking this place out, just park away from the tesla superchargers as the traffic jam can really pile up read more

Surfside Fish House - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We just happened upon this place last week. WOW!! Great service and great fish and chips! The Best Guacamole and chips too ! We just went again tonight. Love this place. We will be back. read more

Surfside Fish House - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

My co-residents and I were craving seafood after we had a super eventful Halloween. We wanted to stop by somewhere in San Diego and found this place. The interior was decorated super cute and reminded me of Spongebob! :D The servers were really attentive and noticed we were taking awhile to finish our food and offered to even keep it warm in the back for us. My co-resi and I got a little excited and ordered 5 things and split. It was also because everything just was so cheap, especially for seafood in this economy! I tried the seafood ciopinno, catfish and chips, raw oysters, fried calamari, and garlic parm fries. The oysters were definitely my favorite and were so fresh and sweet with lots of brine! I could have definitely eaten a few dozen if they didn't run my pockets dry. The fried calamari was crunchy and had the perfect amount of breading. I didn't love the ciopinno but it's hard to compare when I've been to restaurants in SF that are known for their ciopinno. This one was also much more affordable! I thought there wasn't anything extraordinary about the fish and chips and the fries, but they were crisp and the portions were HUGE for everything! We ended up having to take home so many to-go boxes. Overall would definitely recommend if you are craving some fresh seafood! read more

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Came here for their happy hour (3pm-6pm daily) and loved it! You order first, then they call you when your table is ready. It was super busy when I went, but the staff did their best to make sure it was clean, organized, and provided fast service. The happy hour menu was delicious! Poke Nachos ($8)- I loved it! There was a bit of spice from spicy mayo that paired well with the tuna. The flavors and sauces used in the poke nachos were delicious! Classic Fish Taco ($2)- There wasn't anything too special about it, but for the price, it was definitely worth it read more

Surfside Fish House - Happy hour Poke Nachos ($8) Classic Fish Tacos (bottom right) ($2) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

On of the best seafood happy hours for a counter service restaurant. The service here is friendly and fast. The happy hour items from $1.50 oysters to poke nachos and $2 tacos is fantastic. The quality of food is exceptional here. Happy hour here is a must try! What a great value! The restaurant is bright, warm and comfortable. We absolutely love this place. Seafood lovers paradise!!! read more

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Im going with 3 stars for now. I may give them another try. I ordered the shishito peppers, clam chowder and poke nachos. The Nachos were good, but I'm not a fan of imitation crab. I say take that out and add more poke (tuna). Nice portion size though. Clam chowder was a no for me. Not enough clams and I had a few clumps of mush... maybe the flour? I also thought it was way too thick. Shishito peppers were decent. I wouldn't order them again. read more

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I found out that there's happy hour at surfside from a Uber driver. It's everyday from 3-6pm. Menu can be found on their website. It was around 4pm and both kids just finished their games and wanted a snack. So we took them to surfside. We had 3 fish tacos($2 each), calamari ($7), garlic ginger wings ($7), and fried oysters. Service was quick and efficient, we sat down for a little while and the food was ready in minutes. I love their outdoor dining area, so warm and cozy. Will be back again soon! read more

Surfside Fish House - Happy hour!! - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place, the inside was nice, the service was good, and the food was real tasty. I beer batter fish and chips were good. A good amount of food for the price. The Cajun mahi mahi burger on King's Hawaiian Bun was amazing!!! And the garlic fries, you definitely need gum or brush your teeth after. If the choice that we chose were good, I can't imagine the rest of the food. There is inside and outdoor seating. read more

Surfside Fish House - Beer Battered Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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A nice relaxed environment. This is a great neighborhood place to relax and eat with friends or family. It is a counter service establishment. Once they have a table ready, you order at the counter, then you are seated at the table where the food is brought to you. They have a popular happy hour that usually has a line, so I recommend coming early. We ordered the fresh oysters, poke nachos, ceviche mixto, classic fish tacos (grilled and fried), fried calamari, and shrimp tempura. The standout was the fresh oysters. They were served on ice with a lemon and two sauces (one cocktail based and one that I believe is soy sauce based). There is a counter by the water/soda dispenser with various hot sauces if that's your fancy. The oysters were very fresh and well shucked. They were great value at happy hour $1.50 per oyster, and they had different kinds to choose from. My only complaint was the poke nachos. It consisted of mostly fillers and had more imitation crab than actual fish. I would not order this again. Everything else was pretty standard and a decent tasting selection. When I return, I will order the fresh oysters. read more

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It's hard to find a restaurant these days that checks all the boxes but Surfside Fish House did it! What makes it 5 stars? - a clean and modern restaurant with indoor and patio seating - plenty of parking in the lot - very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food - great happy hour snacks and drinks - different menu options including tacos, bowls, burritos, plates, soups, poke, and appetizers - great customer service (everyone was friendly and professional) - fast service (food came out within minutes) - food was fresh, tasty, and filling I will definitely be back to try more items on their menu! read more

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So so so good. Came here after visiting the safari park as it was on the way home. Randomly it was happy hour so my husband got some good deals. I ordered the mahi sando and the seafood chowder. I immediately realized that this is just an inland version of sea surf in Del Mar. I love both places, and wish I lived closer to either. read more

Delicious and reasonably priced! I wasn't expecting to order at the cash register but it worked out. The fish sandwich was the best I've ever had. It's a very casual dine in place. The clam chowder was really thick! read more

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This place fits our $50 Lunch Date budget for two. Great neighborhood type atmosphere and undoubtedly great for happy hour meet up with friends and neighbors. However, we were not happy with their recommended Fish and Chip. The Battered Fish wasn't crunchy and check out its size on the attached photo. Its size is the smallest I've ever tried around San Diego, a bit bigger than your credit card. Although the appetizer Poke Nacho saved the day. We recommend the place for happy hour but not for lunch or dinner. read more

Surfside Fish House - Beer Battered Fish & Chips - very small fish, a bit bigger than your credit card - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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A neighborhood favorite, Surfside is a great spot to catch up with friends, watch a padres game, or have daily happy hour. They're currently offering a raffle as a thank you for their first year until 8/3. Open parking lot, it's nestled in the shopping plaza. I'd recommend their happy hour poke nachos, any of their fish tacos or fresh oysters (they have a variety to choose from), or grilled options. You walk up to order and pay before being seated. read more

Surfside Fish House - First Year Raffle for customers - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was excited to try this spot out since it's closer than its sister's Del Mar location. Same amazing happy hour which daily 3-6pm boasts 3 different selections of $1.50 oysters, craft beers, calamari, poke nachos. Service was average, oysters were excellent. Restaurant was very clean, ample seating. I'll be back! read more

Surfside Fish House - $1.50 oysters baby. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Can't believe I haven't been here before, great food, great prices, and great service! Happy hour is 3-6pm daily, and the prices are realllyyyy good. Fish tacos were $2 each and the fish was sooo good and so big! Oysters were $1.50 each and they tasted really fresh. Honestly super impressed at their happy hour selection, I will definitely be back for more. Service was really fast even though they had a full restaurant, food came out in 10 minutes or less. They have a dog friendly patio and plenty of seating and parking! read more

Surfside Fish House - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a counter order place. We don't order traditionally here. We like to grab a drink and appetizer. Then go back up and order dinner. They are always so kind and keep tab open. Maybe that's what they do for lots of people. Idk. Food is always fresh and yummy. Love the happy hour. Tonight we had calamari, ceviche, and fish tacos. All were yummy. Added the clams in chorizo garlic at the end. Not our favorite however it was flavorful. Just not a fan of clams. Try the place. I don't think it'll disappoint. read more