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    The Dead Fish

    3.6 (4.5k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bread
    Angela G.

    Had dinner here with a friend and it was lovely! Great service. Good food. Beautiful views. We both had prime rib with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The spinach could have been creamer, but it was still good. The bread, of course, is the best!!! Creme Brulee cheesecake and tirmasusi for dessert! Both very lovely choices. I had a sangria and it was refreshing. Will return!

    5-9-26. 1230pm lunch. Salmon with capers, delicious
    Carla C.

    Fun stop for early mother's day treat. Busy spot, loads of parking, some near, some far (a block or two away.) Reserve a time online, makes the visit quick and easy. Lots of windows with views of the Carquinez Strait and the bridge. We sat indoors and enjoyed a great view. Noticed hummingbirds flitting above the plants and vines on the balcony . Large, varied menu. Ordered bowl of clam chowder to start. Warm, creamy, chock full of onions, clam bits. Got more tasty the more I ate it; flavors build up. I ordered the Salmon plate with capers and vegetables. My #1 daughter ordered the big wedge salad with blue cheese and smoked salmon. Great taste, very filling. Lovely wait staff were attentive, pleasant and professional. We had a great visit.

    Crab crostini
    Angela F.

    My husband and I had a nice dinner last weekend. We actually made a reservation online as we were driving over. Since we were early, we had a drink at the bar, and they sat us at our table when it was ready. We had a crab crostini (like a loaded--if small--avocado toast), really good. Then I had lasagna as my entree, also can't go wrong, and my husband had cioppino, which he always goes for. Paired with the fresh bread, everything was great. We didn't have a window seat, but we still looked out a little toward the bridge, and it was such a pretty view as the sun was setting.

    Emanuel L.

    It's been a while since we've visited so I was lil excited. Let's jump right in. BlackBerry Lemon drop 4/5 Nice flavor but the blueberry garnish was incongruous, it played heavily on my brain... Calamari 3.8/5 Nice cook, crisp but they needed a touch more s&p. Crab cakes 4/5 Cooked to perfection with a nice crunchy exterior and moist, meaty interior. Spicy chowder 3/5 There wasn't any spice and the petite potato & clam bits left me in want... Garlic noodles w/shrimp 3/5 There was no garlic, huge let down. Crab & shrimp skillet 3.7/5 For $70 I expected much larger shrimp & crab. The flavor was good and I guess the portion of shrimp makes up for the lack in size but far from a hit. Outside seating was nice w/good views & service was great; attentive staff, working to please & satisfy. #GoTaste&See.....w/optimism

    sizzling shrimp small platter
    Michelle P.

    Been in the Bay for so long and I've never heard of The Dead Fish! It has one of the most beautiful views in the Bay for sure. We celebrated a birthday here and with the part of 10, we were seated in a private room overlooking the water. It was truly breathtaking. Our waitress was really attentive and sweet in taking care of us and helping with the cakes we brought in as well. Everyone in the party ordered their separate entrees and honestly seemed very pleased with everything. I loved the table side bread. They reminded of little French baguettes. They are a bit in the denser side but put any bread and butter in front of me and I am ecstatic. For my meal, I had the sea bass with couscous and crab cakes. I loved how fresh the sea bass tasted and it wasn't too fishy at all. The marinade was beyond and I can't remember the last time I had such divine couscous. It does get a little heavy since it is a little oily with all that good ol butter but nothing a mini baguette can't soak up! The crab cakes were creamy and filled with a generous portion of crab. We enjoyed our time here as we enjoyed the food and the views of the water definitely made it all the better. It seems like the place to go if you're celebrating something!

    Judy H.

    I really thought after the rodent incident things may have gotten better here. The hostess left us sitting at the table 25-30 mins we were ready to go after this. The food felt cheapened the shrimps and crab size was very small. It took a lot or time and effort to enjoy the food. I love mussels served any style these were dry and the shells were broken if not careful you could cut your fingers. The ceasar salad and clamchowder was very good. I love bread and butter anywhere. It was very good bread the butter was a bit cold and difficult to spread. I probably would not return. Years ago it use to be a hot spot for seafood especially the crab. PRICE: crab and shrimp not worth it PARKING: limited QUALIFY: seafood needs to represent cost AMBIANCE: nice views STAFF: could be improved

    Garlic Noodles with crab meat. $24.99 for noodles ( no meat) additional $18.99 for crab
    Marian H.

    The service was basically. The food was not good. It was my first visit and my last. The presentation was okay, but not the taste.

    Great cocktails!
    Stefanie M.

    Love stopping here for lunch in the scenic bar when traveling. So far, favorites include the Crab Enchilada & the Fishwich. Fries are separate but very tasty. Portions are medium in proportion, so suggest going with others to get more for your money. Parking can be a challenge, so be patient. Staff are ample and super friendly. Fun ambiance with lots to look at, beautiful views, and lovely outdoor seating on good weather days with a view of the bay, bridge, and sometimes water craft. LOVE the bread and butter starter. Definitely worth visiting at least once, if you've never been!

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    Tina M.

    Food was great for everyone! Sea bass and crab Benedict, and a Deadwich which was a burger! (Sandwich) They have interesting titles and names of dishes. We had a cabana and it was perfect for 6 of us, private although the restaurant was full.. brunch is served 12-3 on weekends. Parking can be challenging, but there is additional space across the street I'd say the inside could use a little light and maybe a fresh decor, but also I think it's a legendary spot, so maybe not changing it for history sake? The food was excellent and the service was on point.

    Lisa L.

    Bought 2 prime rib for takeout on Father's day. Order was super quick, meat was very tender & a bit bland but still good.

    Casey B.

    An absolutely wonderful restaurant with great views and even better food. My wife and I loved everything and can't wait to come back.

    Akane T.

    First time here. Supposed to have a nice view of the bay but it was dark so could t see anything. But you can see the bridge that was lit up. Their menu is pretty funny and catchy. Our server was really nice and friendly. We ordered the garlic bread, black linguine, branzino, Cesar salad, clam Chowder and fries. We all agreed everything was really good. The bread was really yummy. Had the sea salt caramel crunch cake(?) which was really good. Not too sweet.

    Salmon
    Ashley H.

    The dead fish is my family's go to spot for Christmas dinner which has been a very nostalgic tradition of ours for many years. First I'd like to thank you for being open on Christmas for those families like mine who rely on the space to gather during the holidays. You are appreciated greatly. This Christmas I decided to order the salmon which was cooked absolutely perfectly. The side dishes it comes with include Acini, mixed veggies and potato's that are all the perfect amount of crispy. I really like that you have a few options for your preparation flavors. I went with the garlic, parsley, paprika, and butter sauce. For the tables we ordered calamari, mussels and enjoyed the complimentary bread before our mains came out. For dessert I ordered the crème brûlée cheesecake which was good but did not taste like crème brûlée. Overall, It was very mild in flavor. On Christmas there is a timeframe for each table which is I believe is 90 mins. All staff were friendly and service was quick. There was one mix up with one dish that accidentally got missed and did not come out at the same time as the rest of the groups. Overall, I enjoy my time here annually and I'll be back.

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    Gluten free options?

    According to this link, gluten free options are available. https://the-dead-fish.cafe-agora.com/menu… Read more

    How much is the corkage?

    Hi Jun, we do not have a corkage charge. We look forward to seeing you at The Dead Fish!

    We came last Saturday evening. It was wonderful but... the parking situation was insane. Are there suggestions? Uber?

    You could do Uber. I go when they open @ noon & always get a park near entrance. Hard to find a good park otherwise.. Especially evenings

    Are reservations required for dinner on a Sunday?

    From my experience , it’s recommended, but not required.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes last time I went corkage fee was $25

    Does the complimentary bday dessert contain nuts?

    No, it does not contain any nuts

    How old is Dead Fish?

    I believe they opened March of 2007

    Do you have a happy hour and a menu?

    Hi Angie, we do not have a happy hour.

    Is the rodent issue mitigated?

    Yes, it has been mitigated. You are welcome to check out the Kitchen, please ask the manager.

    No happy hour?

    Correct!

    Is the restaurant pet friendly?

    No, no pets in the restaurant

    Is a reservation required to sit in the bar area? Is food served in the bar area?

    I believe it's open seating until 5pm then a reservation is needed after. Yes you can order food at the bar.

    How different is brunch from the dinner menu?

    Our menu is available on our website at https://www.thedeadfish.com/menu1.html. Our daily menu is also served while our brunch menu is being served.

    How can I reserve tomorrow March 12 for my mom and I for brunch at 2 pm?

    Go to dead fish website and you will see a tab to reserve a table. Spots go quickly , wish you the best !

    Is there pet accommodations for outdoor seating?

    Hi Terri , I'm pretty sure it's only for Service animals

    When is happy hour?

    They don't have one

    Are negative covid test results acceptable for non-vaccinated customers?

    Yes for indoor dining. Non vaccinated people may eat outdoors. Everyone must wear a mask when not seated at the table. People who are not vaccinated must show a negative COVID-19 test result from a test taken in the past three days. The results… Read more

    Can I dine on patio if I'm not vaccinated?

    Yes

    What is the dress attire?

    I've seen people come either in casual attire or cocktail. Whichever makes you feel fancy or relaxed or both :)

    Any vegan options?

    I don't remember. But every thing was delicious

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