Chauna was one of the best servers we have had in a long time. She was very patient and knowledgeable with recommendations that were spot on. The drinks were exceptional with perfect shards of ice in the martinis and a well chilled bottle of wine. The calamari was delicious and I'm glad we decided to split the fish and chips...the fish was very well prepared and was obviously very fresh. Overall this was a superb dinner at a wonderful restaurant! read more

My first time eating at the Dead Fish. The clam chowder is a must try, the flavors are on point. I tasted the sizzling plate with Muscles and Shrimp. The flavor of the shrimp was delicious. The muscles were good too, I'm not a huge Muscle fan. My main dish was the Louis salad with added Crab. It was the perfect serving for 1 person. The only downside was the small portion of Crab. Overall, this place is good. If you're ever in the area stop by and give it a try!! read more

Yesterday was my first time dining at The Dead Fish, and I had a great experience. I'm a serious seafood fan and rarely burn the cash and calories on seafood restaurants in the East Bay. The ambience is really cute, with multiple outdoor seating sections where you can enjoy views of the Carquinez Strait and the bridge. The service was excellent. Our server, Lak, was super responsive and helped me celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, making it very special. We ordered: Crab cakes -- super yummy 2 lbs of crab -- generously served Filet mignon -- cooked to perfection I'd definitely go again and recommend it to anyone passing through the area. read more

Please Clean bathrooms They smell like pea We went 2 weeks ago Had a great time But pee smelled so bad in restroom Again yesterday same smell Please Sanitize the bathrooms Especially women's Oh yea Btw I work for contra costa health dept! Happy Easter!! read more

First of all the ambiance and views are incredible. The staff was so welcoming, friendly and attentive. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters and the sizzling double shrimp and crab. Everything was delicious! We ordered another 1/2 dozen oysters. We will be back for sure. read more

The Dead Fish - 1/2 dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

I came here for my wedding anniversary with my wife. The staff was very friendly! All the food was excellent! Especially the shrimp and Crab platter! Everything was so good I highly recommend this place for their crab and shrimp. I really liked the crab and spinach dip as well! read more

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The Dead Fish is located right by the water in Crockett. There is parking surrounding the restaurant but can be difficult on busier days. The service is ok and the reason I say so is because of the way the seating service is. Last time I visited, there was just one large line -- no separated line for reservations and walk ins. It was a bit frustrating because I got seated almost 30 minutes after the original reservation time. Chowder -- 3/5. Cioppino -- 3/5. Very tomato-y.. Flavors weren't very complex and just tasted like tomato soup. Crab Alfredo -- 3.5/5. Slight crab chunks and dry pasta. Could use more sauce for sure. Seafood Combo -- 3.5/5. Clams were tiny, shrimps were dry.. It was still enjoyable however just wasn't exactly what I expected. Would I come back? Maybe because of the outdoor/near ocean vibes. I'd say only for the vibes and not the food. read more

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The ambiance is pleasant, peaceful and has a view the Carquonez Bridge. The food was wonderful with good size portions. The server was attentive, friendly and provided good service. Parking is available. Check this delightful gem, you won't regret it. read more

Very old school fish house. Excellent all the way around. Service and ambience and view are all excellent

I finally received a call the following day from the restaurant advising that they did not have my sunglasses. I am sad to hear that we left very close to closing so no other customer would've come and sat in that area and yet the staff did not find my sunglasses that were 100% left on the fireplace when they were cleaning up. read more

Best seafood restaurant ever! Price is very reasonable and portion is more than enough than you ever wanted.

The ambiance is nice with a great view if you sit at the patio, food is not bad and their servings are generous but what stood out for us was the service! Lok our server last night, was super attentive and his service was superb! Thank you Lok! read more

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We try to come a few time a year since it is a little drive for us. Service is outstanding. Food even better . We can't wait to come back read more

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Great food! Great views. We love everything we ordered. Pasta with scallops, calamari, Seabass, and we also mixed it with a steak. Lots of parking. Will come back for sure. read more

Went to the Dead Fish for Valentine's Day. To our surprise there was a loooong line for reservations. We ended up being seated about a half hour past our reservation, but once we got a table the food came out super fast. I have nothing bad to say about the service nor the food. Everything was absolutely delicious. We got a couple salads, calamari, and we both got the branzino. I do agree with the people leaving negative reviews that the overbooking situation really shouldn't have happened, especially if reservations were made out way in advance. We luckily had nothing going on later in the evening but I feel for people who made arrangements for their kids, plans to go do something else after, etc. I've been here the past three Valentine's. I've never seen it like this. Maybe because V Day landed on a Friday this year? Still, though. read more

I was told by Peter D the business manager to contact him about my awful experience, in which I did. I have yet to hear back from him so clearly his concern was only how the optics looked on a bad review, showing anyone reading the negative reviews that he was concerned at its face, however the lack of actions by the manager and restaurant tells me all I need to know. Unfortunately, as good as your food is, your poor service and lack of true concern will keep me from ever coming back here again and I hope this review helps people make a good decision. Cheers read more

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Food was phenomenal and location is terrific. Inside atmosphere is great too. The only flaw I did have was the service. The waitress would forget our alcoholic beverages and we would have to approach her after waiting for 15/20 min at the bar especially after seeing her get other drinks made for other customers after we asked for ours and its sad cause shes a bartender too etc. And she would rarely check on us and once in a blue moon someone else would ask if we needed anything etc. Due to the employees error I felt it wasn't fair to leave under 5 stars, when the Atmoshpere, View and Food quality is what saved it and me willing to come back. read more

The Dead Fish - Shrimp and muscles - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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Me and my wife went to a friend's surprise birthday party. When we first entered the place we were rudely greeted by the front desk staff who we had asked if the party was already seated. Another staff member had walked up and lead us to where the party was seated. The waiter was nice and very efficient. Me and my wife ordered the wedge salad which was delicious. I order the prime rib with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. The prime rib was tender, cooked to perfection and very delicious. The mashed potato was creamy and delicious. The veggies were good too. read more

The Dead Fish - Prime rib dinner - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

What is going on with the restaurant? We were sitting at the bar for lunch at the time of the opening of the restaurant. The entire counter along with the tables across from us were dirty, there were food clumps all over. It doesn't look like they wipe downs at closing or opening. The food still good but dirty restaurant is not a good place! At one point we see the manager asked the busser to wiped down beore he sat down the guests and that table was emptied before we even sat down. Keep it clean! read more

Stopping on our way home, we had a wonderful dinner at The Dead Fish. The views from the dining room are stunning and the food was delicious. We had the soft-shell crab sandwich and the crab sliders. We finished with the vanilla cake and salted caramel. The mojito was not as good as everything else that we had. The service was friendly and quick. We will definitely keep The Dead Fish on our list of places to visit whenever we have the chance. read more

Always a great time. The best crab on the West Coast. If you get the chance, the crunch cake is wonderful. I always get a slice to go. Delicious bread and consistently good service read more

Was here yesterday. Husband and daughter had prime rib which they didn't eat more than a few bites. It had absolutely no flavor and my daughters wasn't cooked right. Vegetables were burnt and zucchini in mashed potatoes. The beet salad was ok just way too heavy on the Dijon. We used to eat here a lot when we lived in Hercules years ago then a few years ago we went for Mother's Day brunch and I ordered a burger which was so long it looked like a turd on some kind of bread. We decided to try again but sadly didn't taste any better. I also think that if people are paying good money to eat then maybe the server shouldn't wear stretch gym tights. The busters were dressed better. Not looking like we will return sadly. read more

A friend took us to this restaurant. We are from San Jose so we don't get into this area very often. I have to say this was the most fun place the view. Great, the food wonderful the service perfect. I can't wait to come back, especially in the summertime sit outside on the patio. read more

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I had brunch here for the first time and it was delicious. Not as many options for brunch but you can order off the regular menu for lunch too. I had the regular eggs Benedict and they were so good. Side of potatoes had different color potatoes and they were delicious. It came with sides of sausage and bacon. I'm not a fan of bacon but the sausages were yum! Their Acme bread was also yum as usual, came warm. The free corkage keeps me coming back. Service was great. We were not rushed and had a great time. read more

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We really enjoy this place. The service was fantastic. The food was outstanding. This is my fourth time coming here for dinner. The only downside is that I waited 30 minutes at the bar I want a dirty martini, but bartender was nowhere to be found. read more

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The food is excellent and the atmosphere is delightful Great service On the pricier side but worth it

This place rocks! Serious seafood cookin goin on here! BIG servings of the freshest crab, mussels, squid, calamari and clams. Bread and butter was superb. My Cali fam took me here before I headed out on my journey north. Love the ambiance, service and great view of the Carquinez channel. Didn't want to give only a 4, but a 4.5...and that's because the crab legs were really salty. I will definitely come back when I'm in the Bay though! read more

The Dead Fish - Combo Platter up top, Black Linguini with Mussels and Ciopino sauce on bottom left. - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

The food and views are spectacular. They are known for their crab and prime rib and both are first rate. I have tried both. I also tried the Crab Lasagna and it was flavorful. My lone minor criticism is they could use just a wee bit less butter in their cooking. Still it's a new favorite! read more

My wife and I stopped at this restaurant on the way to Sacramento, on Sunday 9/7/25, since some friends had indicated to us that it was a great place to eat. We walked in without a reservation at about 2pm, the hostess helped us right away to find a table.We asked for an inside table, but they have outside seating with a great view of the bay. Right away a girl from the bar asked if we wanted something to drink, we opted for two spritz which were delivered right away. The server, Josh, came over and asked if we were ready to order. We opted for Fried calamari and the Crab Loui Salad. The orders came back to our table in ten minutes. Josh came by to see if we were happy with our meal. We were happy about the service and the food. I could have ordered dessert, but Sacramento was waiting. We will stop again to this restaurant for lunch or for dinner since we travel to San Francisco often. read more

At first I was taken back by the view of the bridge and the water; seems like a gorgeous place to eat brunch especially! But the moment we got inside the service spoke volumes that the atmosphere masked. Our waitress took our drink orders but neglected to ask us if we wanted our appetizers as well. Now to paint a clearer picture: we had been seated for well over 15 minutes, and the moment a larger party comes in (I'll use the term "affluent") our waitress immediately takes them even though I had asked if she could quickly take our appetizer order. She said "as soon as I'm done here" - with a table of 8+ who were literally right next to ours! I understand being new to a job but apparently this waitress was a bartender already. The same common sense of taking care of your smaller table should still apply! I eventually got the attention of another waitress who super helpful in getting our order together where the other waitress faltered. Even still our food came out at disjointed times and the other staff helping clean/bus were severely lacking in training and common sense. I will say this: the manager there, Shazzam (two t's!!!) definitely saved the night. Very much an example of going above and beyond to make up for their staff. But the food itself was delicious! Definitely worth the price (maybe not the wait though lol) read more

The Dead Fish - Bruschetta - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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omg. I love this place, been coming here for years now. It's such a perfect resturant for date nights. We had a great booth seat with a pretty view of the outside. The staff was very friendly and there wasn't much of a wait which was nice. The food came hot and was really good. Just a nice little place for some good seafood and a nice view. read more

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Food has declined. Asked for bread no butter, olive oil or balsamic vinegar. Server says its provided upon request. Side dishes included mixed veggies overlooked from sitting on the grill. No one in our party was happy with food choices made. read more

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant and was quite disappointed. The service is below average. Our waiter came over to check on us a couple of time, never purred us wine even though our glasses were empty. Instead of a dozen of oysters we got 10, so count your oysters. LOL. Instead of the fish I got half of it which was maybe 5 inch long, overcooked, for $40 with burned vegetables. The restaurant itself is cute but has this old moldy building smell. Loud. And the view is onto a pretty ugly bridge. Apparently this restaurant has a reputation for being a popular first date spot. Don't! read more

You can easily pass this place due to its location but once you find it this is a great catch! Ok, that was corny but true. The portions, freshness, service and vibe are as good as the fantastic view. I love the fish and chips, the fish is crunchy in the outside and just melts in your mouth on the inside. The fries are always perfectly cooked and the. Bread is fantastic. Another cool feature is their new website.....Have you seen the Dead fish website?........ No, it's not online yet. Ok, ok I'll stick to reviews and not jokes but had to get that in. read more

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We returned here for a date night after really enjoying our previous visit, and once again, the food did not disappoint. This time we were seated indoors, and while the leather booth was comfortable, the temperature inside felt a bit warm--especially on a summer evening. A cooler indoor climate would have made the experience even better. The food was truly exceptional. Each dish arrived at the perfect temperature, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Our server, Erin, was an absolute delight--warm, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the evening. For dessert, we chose the caramel brûlée cheesecake. While it was delicious overall, I personally would have preferred a crunchier crust and a brûléed sugar topping to better capture the classic crème brûlée texture and finish. Despite the minor climate issue and dessert tweak, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be back. Hopefully, the next visit comes with a cooler atmosphere--and another chance to be served by Erin! read more

I have been to the Dead Fish 3 times in last six months and TODAY I had the best food and service! Our server Erin was amazing, kind and attentive. The previous 2 times, we had long waits for everything and our food was cold. Erin and everyone made sure we got everything we needed and our food was HOT. I took the time to let the manager, Shazam, know that the service and food was like night and day and it was a very lovely experience! He brought so much joy not just to my interactions with him, but with so many other customers as they came in, were dining or as they left! If you have had a not so good of experience in the past, definitely worth another visit...Erin and Shazam helped create a great dining experience! read more

An update to our experience at the Dead Fish (which I thought I had posted earlier) - the owner actually did contact me and sent us a $50 gift certificate so that we would return for another dining experience. The next dining experience went much better and we were completely satisfied - both with the food and the service. I mostly appreciated the fact that they had acknowledged our bad experience and made amends with the gift card. (The food is always good at the Dead Fish!) read more

Our server was very nice and her and the rest of the staff were very fast and made sure we were doing okay. The food was good especially the crab. We were stuffed so we did not try any of the deserts. read more

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Boy Oh Boy - I was feeling under the weather on my 37th anniversary today so my husband and I decided to do a quick lunch at one of my favorite local restaurants. We ordered lots a crab, bread and Yukon mashed potatoes. The crab has always been tasty I've never had one bad experience over the 15 plus years until today. The new secret crab recipe should have stayed a secret - if I want boiling crab I will go there. Give us an option of garlic or paprika seasoning. Otherwise I will need to check this one off my list. I will be reviewing Salitos, BoBo and Crab House to see if they have original roasted garlic crab I love. Some things you can't improve- I've always stopped at the Dead Fish instead of going to SF for Thanh Long looks like until the original recipe is restored - I'm on the hunt for my new favorite read more

Service was outstanding, always is . We usually come for the seafood, always great. We had the Prime Rib this time, which was amazing, my only disappointment was the sides. The creamed spinach and garlic mashed were horrible, mashed potatoes seemed like they were either old or from a box, creamed spinach had no flavor. Next time we'll be substituting for something else. Service and ambiance are . read more

The Dead Fish - Prime Rib Dinner with Garlic Mashed and Creamed Spinach. - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California