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    The City Fish

    4.4 (494 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE CITY FISH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Diane W.

    A friend of mine recently ate here and loved it, so I thought we should stop by for lunch today and try it out. They are located on Monterey road in the Creekside Plaza. There is parking right in front of the restaurant. We noticed the specials they were offering on a board out front of the restaurant. We were warmly welcomed by the staff upon entering. Since the place was empty, we got to pick where we wanted to sit. It soon got busy after we arrived. There are many tables for seating. The walls are decorated with replicas of swordfish and other types of large fish. Menus were already on our table. Our waiter took our drink order. I ordered iced tea but didn't like how it tasted. I asked for Diet Coke instead and they had no issues with that. For our lunch, I ordered the fish & chips with 1 piece of fish and a cup of clam chowder, and fries combo. My husband wanted to order the halibut, which was their special of the day, but they were out of the halibut. He ordered the grilled salmon instead and it came with two sides. For the sides he chose steamed vegetables and coleslaw. He also ordered a pint of clam chowder. We ordered the cheesy crab bread for an appetizer. Our soups came out first. The clam shower was just okay. Not the best I've had. It was super thick and very mild in flavor. The cheesy crab bread came out next. The bread needed to be toasted more. The bread was warm but the crab on top was ice cold and I didn't taste any cheese in this. It was just okay. I probably wouldn't order it again. Our entrees came out next. I think the start of the show here, for both of us, was the fish. My husband loved his Salomon. It came with three good size pieces and was very filling. My fish & chips were amazing. The batter they used on the fish was so crispy and delicious. I'd say that's one of the best fish & chips I've ever had. Their tartar sauce was also very good. I don't usually like tartar sauce but I liked theirs. Customer service here was excellent as well. The staff were so nice. Actually everyone in that restaurant was nice including the other customers. It's definitely a small town vibe there and I really love that. Overall, I'd say the fish is what stood out for me. If you're looking for great crispy Fish & Chips, this is the place. We will definitely be back again for the fish.

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    Stacy C.

    Had a late lunch here at the Morgan Hill location today with my mom. I've eaten at their downtown San Jose location several times and enjoyed it. The restaurant is in a strip mall. We had no trouble finding a parking spot at 2pm on a Saturday. The restaurant was fairly busy, but there were quite a few tables available. We were greeted and seated immediately upon arriving. The server took our drink and food orders without delay. I had the tilapia with mashed potatoes and coleslaw and a pink lemonade. My mom had the two-piece fish and chips and iced tea. I wish I could say I loved the food, but it wasn't great. The tilapia was overcooked. The mashed potatoes were served in the shape of a patty that was brown and crispy on the outside. I've never seen mashed potatoes served that way and didn't care for it. However, the coleslaw was very good and so was the pink lemonade. My mom loved her fish & chips. The pieces of fish were huge and she ended up taking home leftovers. I gave this restaurant four stars in spite of not liking my food because the service was excellent and so was my mom's food. If I go back I will try something different.

    Crab and Shrimp sald
    Miguel L.

    Decided to go check out Morgan Hill location. The place was a medium size type of restaurant. With seats outside available. I decided to sit outside with the fresh air keeping me cool and shade umbrella they have on the tables. I was craving a good real genuine crab and shrimp salad. Not the imitation type some places use. I finished the salad and also ate half of my crab sandwich. In the heat we are getting here the cool temperature of the foods hit the spot. My belly!! The waitress was excellent and a true professional. Gave me free refills on my Pepsi drink and a to go box with the half sandwich I could not finish. The fries filled me up. This place is a chain and they have San Jose, Cupertino and Morgan Hill locations. I have been to Cupertino and Morgan Hill. They use real seafood. No imitation stuff like some other merchants. It gives them a 5 star rating in my Yelp files. I will be back.

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    Curtis K.

    I was in morgan hill and decided to try some fish and chips and clam chowder. The clam chowder was very creamy and delicious. I wanted to order more actually but remembered i got the fish and chips coming. The fish was fried nicely, crispy and overall great. The french fries or chips were decent. The interior was nice and cozy. The server was nice and attentive. They have a few TVs that were playing the football game so that was great. Plenty spots to park. If i am in the area and craving some fish, would definitely come back.

    Fish, Clam Chowder, and Fries Combo
    Annette T.

    Do not sleep on this joint. I know this sounds highly sus to order but their Cheesy Bread appetizer and their Chicken Fettuccine with Alfredo sauce are my go-to dishes here. I've had their fish and chips which are also excellent! The service is fast and the quality of food is fairly consistent the many times I've come to The City Fish. The only dish that I would unfortunately recommend to shy away from is their clam chowder; save your cravings for the Monterey wharf or Pismo Beach. This is a solid joint and the staff is very friendly!

    Fried Calamari
    Christelle Lorraine A.

    For someone who loves seafood, this is a good place to check out. All the dishes we ordered tastes so good that we will definitely going back to try the other dishes. The calamari is not so oily compared to the other calamari I've tried and the breading is not thick so you can definitely enjoy the dish. The fish tacos were fulfilling for its price. I wish there's more fish in it than the veggies but it's still good. The 4 prawns and 4 scallops combo were good too. The breading is thick like for tempura which mentioned on the menu. They really give you 4 pieces of prawns and 4 pieces of scallops. We ended up having 5 breaded scallops because 2 of them were halves. The green and black mussels tastes good and its size were medium to large so it's worth it. We went to other restaurants that have something similar and it's usually on a smaller end. The service was good. They come and checked on us twice if we're doing okay. In addition, they made sure that they removed some plates to make room in our table. This restaurant is good for casual hangouts. The vibe is like Boiling Crab/ Wing Stop with how much space they have but also the tvs they have around the restaurant.

    Denise V.

    I ordered a one piece fish $12 on the menu, they charged 12.48$. A 1% non-cash transaction is .12 cents, then they tax the transaction fee rather than after. What a bad business practice!

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    Derell A.

    Tried this place for the first time and boy was I impressed! Great service and vibe. You can see them cooking the food and smells great across the board. Well priced and love supporting local businesses. Well worth a try and can't wait to try other items on the menu!

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    Fresh, fresh and fresh! Good food and excellent service. This place is good for kids and adults.

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    Food and services were great. Large portions good value for your money. Highly recommend this place.

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    Excellent food I recommend everything on the menu. The portions are good. The fish is excellent.

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    Ask the Community - The City Fish

    Since they have outdoor seating according to the amenities on Yelp, Are they dog friendly?

    I think they ignore it. I saw a dog there today but it was tiny, maybe 6 pounds. They might notice a huge scary looking dog.

    How is the fish n chips prepared? Are the “chips” made like steak fries or crinkle cut fries? Are thry known for their Fish n chip or for something else?

    More like steak fries. The fish and chips were wonderful!

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    My son and I were searching for that perfect fish and chips since Race Street closed…read more I can't believe I haven't reviewed this restaurant earlier ! It's a small mom and pop run shop tucked between a shoe store and grocery . The owners are wonderful and friendly . The portions are good and the batter is perfect and crispy ! Check out the specials . Everything from the hush puppies , to the fried calamari ,To the seafood it's all delicious ! The tartar sauce is perfect ! We drive across town just for fish and chips from TugBoat!

    We were in the area and wanted to try somewhere new, so I spent some time on Yelp looking for…read morepopular spots we hadn't visited before. This place had good reviews and very reasonable prices, so we decided to give it a try. We arrived right when they opened and were the first customers to order at the counter. Before coming, we had seen a Saturday special advertised online and posted on the restaurant window: fish, clams, chips, and a soda for $12.95. Unfortunately, when we got to the counter, the special had been covered up with a piece of paper and replaced with the Friday special. My daughter had her heart set on the clams, so we ended up ordering the clam meal and soda separately. That was a bit disappointing. We ordered the clam meal, a sampler with chips (1 fish, 2 prawns, 2 oysters, and 2 scallops), and a large clam chowder for the family to share. The hostess who took our order was friendly and brought the food to our table. Most things are self-serve, including salt, pepper packets, and ketchup from a pump station. The fried items came out first, and we were told the clam chowder would follow. Unfortunately, the chowder didn't arrive until we were almost finished with our meal. As for the food, the fish was the standout. It was cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and not greasy at all. The clams were also quite good. The rest of the sampler was just okay. The scallops were a little soggy, and while the chips were crunchy, they were pretty bland. We tried adding salt, but since they weren't fresh out of the fryer, it didn't really help much. The biggest disappointment was the clam chowder. It tasted more like mushy potatoes than clam chowder and lacked the flavor and texture we were expecting. Overall, the family wasn't particularly wowed by the food, but the pricing was reasonable. If I come back, I'd probably just order the fish. That was easily the best item we tried and worth returning for.

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    I went here with a friend for her birthday, and we were very impressed! The menu has a large…read moreselection of seafood, so there is something for everyone's palate. I ordered a specialty item...the seafood boil. Not served everyday, but absolutely delicious! The seafood was perfectly cooked and tender, and the seasoning was perfect! The service was excellent. Our server was prompt and attentive. The overall ambiance is comfortable and classy. Highly recommend!

    Came here for Mother's Day and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. Our server was…read morekind and doing their best, but the food quality and overall experience were not good at all. We drove almost 3 hours to visit while spending the day in the area, and honestly, we would've rather grabbed fast food instead. What made it worse was that we were hoping to treat our mom to a nice meal, but all of us ended up disliking the food. The appetizer plates we were first given were visibly dirty, so we had to ask for clean replacements right away. A few people in our group ordered the loaded clam chowder since we'd seen so many positive reviews online, but it was extremely underwhelming. The seafood tasted undercooked and the soup itself had barely any flavor. The wait time was also frustrating. We received appetizers fairly quickly, but waited almost an hour and a half for our entrees. During that time, staff kept coming by offering extra bread and refills we didn't ask for, which honestly felt more like an attempt to make up for the long delay. Meanwhile, several larger parties that arrived after us were served their meals before we were, even though our group was only 5 people. What also made the experience uncomfortable was that once our food finally arrived, we felt rushed to leave. After waiting, staff were already trying to clear plates while some of us were still eating, which felt unfair considering the delay was completely out of our control. By the time the food finally arrived, the quality just did not justify the wait. Overall, it was a very disappointing Mother's Day experience, especially after driving so far. Sadly, we won't be returning.

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    Second time here. Second time ordering the phenomenal Gilroy Garlic Burger (single patty)!!!…read moreDefinitely in my Top 5 burger experiences!! I don't think I could ever come here and not order it!! Pop's has such cool, relaxing vibe to it. It feels like home even though I live far away from Gilroy. Whether you're hungry and/or thirsty and you're in town, get off the 101 and come here. You will not be disappointed!

    I lam glad that I tried this place- it has been on my radar for a while now. The vibe is great as…read morethere are 8 or so tv's spread out throughout the dining room for your viewing pleasure. There is also a pool table and few arcade games! The menu is extensive with plenty of traditional bar food options and some Irish staples. Everything sounded delicious, but I opted for the Pop"s Pub burger. I figured that would be a good starting point to get a feel of how good the food is. The burger was good, but not $21.00 good. The fries were tasty ,and I really enjoyed the side salad that came with it. The burger itself came with lettuce , tomato and a house sauce (thousand island blend). The burger was cooked perfectly , and tasted pretty good. However, when you add a $10.00 IPA to the equation and throw in a tip- I was out $41.00. I didn't like my meal enough to spend that kind of money. For a burger to be this pricey, I needed more. This place seems like a cool place to chill ,watch a game, and enjoy a cold beer. I may just do that next time and skip the meal. The service was poor. Once my food was dropped off , I never heard from the lady again to check on me until she dropped off the check.

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    We love going to Ladera. Great food and I'm happy they have a kids menu. Staff and ambiance is…read morealways on point. Friendly service and welcoming feeling. Pizza, lemonade and dessert for kids priced at $12 drinks not included. We got our boys lemonade. Appetizer was Calamari which was fresh melted in your mouth. Husband had the old fashion while I had a cab sav from Paso to go with our food. I had the cioppino and my husband had the Atlantic salmon with risotto. My only comment was the crab in my cioppino was not fresh. I can tell that the crab was already cooked when added to the dish.... Yes I can tell. Overall food was great. I wouldn't order the cioppino again because of the crab. DJ was our waitress. Loved her. She made us feel like family. With a 3 and 7 year old she made us feel comfortable and interacted with our boys. Makes a difference when you have great waitresses!

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