I came here on a week night for an unplanned dinner with no reservation. The place seemed somewhat empty/open for a Thursday night but no complaints as I can tell it can get loud in the space if it was more crowded. Our waitress was kind + attentive, recommended a nice cocktail. For two people, we ordered fries, small calamari, bolognese and the sizzling iron plate with double shrimp & half crab. Food and drinks were quick to come out, pretty well seasoned and very hot. Interior decor was cute. Solid spot! read more

I've been here twice. Once for dinner and once for brunch, both were great. I love the ship theme, the outdoor seating, the quality fish and friendly service. I've had the crab, the calamari, the fish and chips and the crab enchilada. The only one that didn't wow me was the calamari. I wish lobster was on the menu too! I'm *obsessed* with the bread and whipped butter and even the coffee was great quality! read more

The Dead Fish - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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Awesome location with views of the water, bridges, and shore beyond. Great romantic, date night spot, and would also be a great pick for family traditions like holiday dinners. Service was knowledgeable and friendly, if not conversational, and everything was just as we ordered. Also, we never felt rushed, which in a busy restaurant like this is almost worth a full star in itself. The cioppino was hearty, savory, stocked full, and delicious. The branzino was lovely as well, especially with the garlic lemon and capers. We had a wonderful dinner experience here and would love to return. read more

As we continue our pescatarian food tour of the Berkeley area, the Dead Fish (on the suggestion of relatives) was our next stop. Situated on the north Bay, this quaint spot is located among the rolling hills of Crockett, CA. We arrived for an early dinner(around) 4 pm and we're seated immediately with a table providing an excellent Bay and territorial view. We have really experienced excellent service on all of our restaurant visits and the Dead Fish fit right in. Our server, Erin, was knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and welcoming. Thank you Erin B.! We started with a trio of appetizers, Calamari , fried Artichoke, and Buschetta. Al were great, in particular the Bruschetta which simply delicious. Next came out entrees, the olive oil poached Branzino with fried veggies (this was one of 4 possible preparations) and the Shrimp Louie with all the usual ingredients. Regarding the Branzino, I would have really enjoyed a larger fish portion and more herbs. The fish was still fine. The menu is Crabcentric and while we love crab, we chose to explore other options. We ended the dinner enjoying a Salted Carmel Vanilla Crunch Cake. The views and food made this an excellent dining choice. Though it is out in the middle of the rolling hills the drive easy. read more

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A hidden gem. A must for locals or Bay Area folks returning from Napa! ...I'm not sure where negative reviews are coming from. The black seafood pasta took the prize. A healthy portion size, (nearly $40) the seafood serving on top was generous. The branzino was cooked was cooked perfectly, with a generous portion and tasty sides on the skilllet. We opted for house bread, it came out warm with whipped butter to accompany. The service was swift. We could not believe how quickly our food came out. It may be the difference between dining here on a Monday vs. Saturday night ....Honestly, what does one expect of a restaurant with 4000 reviews to be like on a Saturday night? Quite possibly the only thing negative I could say about this place was the espresso martini being so so, but my Mojito was fantastic. I would 100% come back to dine here I would 100% recommend to friends and family read more

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Right off the Carquinez bridge ! Such a nice restaurant. We made the mistake trying to go in through the pink shiny door lol (wrong door) but finally made it in and were seated right away . It gave The Stinking Rose Vibes and sure enough both restaurants have the same owners. It wasn't super busy when we came so when the drink order was place they came out right as our waitress left the table, everything came out at a timely manner which was appreciated . The strawberry lemonade was really good. Usually they taste artificial at some restaurants but not here. Just about everything we ordered was devoured when it reached our table. So I was a little sad we didn't really have leftovers to take home. We used the 2 butters that came with the shrimp and crab for everything ! they were soooooo good. The only flop that wasn't for me was the mashed potatoes. Can't speak on the creamed spinach because I didn't have a chance to try it. But we are definitely coming back . read more

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This place is always busy when I come here. The views of the Carquinez Bridge is amazing especially at night. I also like how they have binoculars near the window seats so you can check out the views. Their specialty is seafood. It is good for seafood, but often felt dry. I would stay away from the sizzling plates and go with the other items on the menu. read more

The Dead Fish - 1/2 Shrimp, 1/2 Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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Positive: 1. Romantic location, cozy ambiance 2. Friendly host and server 3. I love how they make their menu playful/funny. Can't stop laughing at the "recently demised" which i presume means "fresh" For improvement: 1. Over-rated. Foods are priced too high, in my opinion. 2. I ordered the salmon and it came very oily...looks like they have a lot of butter to spare lol. Kidding aside, it killed my appetite instantly. My order came with fried vegetables and I only took a piece because as I bit into it, the oil exploded in my mouth I had to take a Napkin and discreetly spit out the oil. 3. We ordered garlic bread and bruschetta for appetizer and the host did not tell us that there will be a complimentary plate of bread. We ended up wasting quite a few slices. We could have reconsidered our order. 5. My boyfriend ordered the steak and it didn't justify the price. It came in a puddle of butter too, soaking everything else on the plate just like mine. read more

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The food tasted great and was out so fast. I am definitely coming back.Service was great and everyone was nice and funny. The theme was very creative. The view was amazing and the desert was...Amazing! This was an amazing experience. read more

The Dead Fish - Super Sundae - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

Ordered crab lasagna and got angel hair with a crab meat sauce on top. What a disappointment- when you expect a lasagna and get something else, it is hard to enjoy it. The menu we had did NOT say angel hair. Deadfish, please clean up your menu. read more

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The most flavorful crab I've ever had! (Aside from my dads, cooked at home of course, lol) I thought The Dead Fish was delish! Everything was packed with flavor. The views are nice (especially on a day like the one I went on, sunny!) and the restaurant vibes are unique. I love the menu, it has offers unique names for their dishes. It kinda gave me Tim Burton vibes. Service was good and quick. Prices are reasonable too. Parking seems to be a bit limited though, so keep that in mind. I'll be adding this place to my top to go places! read more

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The restaurant had almost a multi-themed room attraction to it. Where we sat had a sunken bar with individual cutout areas to it that a couple of two could dine face to face while chatting it up with the bartender. Right on the water and heated outside, this was definitely a lovely spot. The prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious. I wish I took pics of the menu, which I usually due but forgot (I'm only human). I picked the salmon that came with veggies and a couscous side. My husband got the seafood plate but I can't remember the name sadly. Both were delicious and we ordered an Old Fashioned and Mint Julio for cocktails. They were made wonderfully. They don't have orange bitters though or Luxardo cherries if that's something that will disappoint you but definitely not a reason to go somewhere else. Also, parking is a bit difficult on a busy night. Dine here in a memorable meal and location. read more

The Dead Fish - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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I'm not understanding what exactly is going on with the servers, but I've been sitting and waiting on someone to come over and ask if I want a glass of water or to take my order and I've been waiting more than 15 minutes now . I'm going to wait a little longer, then ask for the manager to see what's the problem and then leave. I will not order anything from a restaurant after I've pointed out the poor customer service. read more

Every time I go to this restaurant, I enjoy myself. I love the view. It's a beautiful place 10 out of 10. The service is always wonderful and the food is always yummy. I love to get the cioppino and their cocktail list is wonderful. read more

The Dead Fish - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

May 14 2025 3PM 3.5 stars down from 4.0 due to esthetics. Song for Management: One of these things (photos) is not like the others, One of these things (photos) just doesn't belong, Can you tell which thing (photo) is not like the others By the time I finish my song? Note for Management: Today was the first visit that I did not see security monitoring the parking lots. My review: We live close by and stop in about once a year. Though expensive for my wallet, the food is always not bad and is often good.. the portion sizes are pleasant. Today as usual, my wife's and I shared a Dead Fish Stew (Cioppino) and fried calamari. The squid and shrimp were pretty tough chewing in the stew but overall the meal tasted ok. We asked for some bread to munch on while we waited for our meal. Maybe it was being baked or maybe the restaurant staff couldn't keep up with the other geriatric diners. All I know is the bread took its sweet time getting to our table. The beer selection is rather bland if you are craft brew drinker, so I stuck with water. They do serve beer on tap by the liter which I enjoy when I do have beer there. If you get to Crockett you should go and give Dead Fish a try. It is a highlight of Crockett due to the good service and awesome view. read more

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Very beautiful place. We ate outside and I thought it would be really cold or bugs but it eas actually nice they have good heaters for each table and no bugs. Very cute view of the bridge . Parking can.be bad tho. Bathroom is small but the food is really good and came out so hot! Great date night place . read more

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First time here did not disappoint!! Great service and food! Perfect location with an amazing view. Pretty fancy restaurant but catered well to couples, families, and large parties. The food was delicious and some nice healthy options. I definitely want to come back and bring my family for some fresh seafood and amazing views. You will want to eat outside in the patio on a nice day. We had the perfect view of the bridge and scenery. read more

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Just to go straight into it, I ordered the branzino with the garlic lemon caper sauce. It came with couscous and some roasted veggies. I read a lot of reviews saying the fish was dry, but that wasn't the case for me. I thought this dish was pretty good, although $34 for this plate and you can get the Mediterranean branzino at California fish grill for $15-17 (which to compare tastes better imo). I just think it was kind of pricey for what it is and needed more vegetables. But for me the fish it self was pretty moist, I didn't get much lemon flavor until I squeezed and smeared the lemon on the plate more on it. Lowkey, I felt like I was walking into a senior center. LOL. Nothing wrong with it! I guess that just goes to show that they provide very nice and patient service which I felt we were given. Seems like a good place for groups and families as they have a lot of large seating booths. There's 2 parking lots and both were very full on an Easter Sunday. read more

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Seven of us for dinner mid-week with a reservation. We were seated immediately with no wait. Appetizers included multiple orders of Clam Chowder and the Caesar salad (romaine, garlic croutons, shaved Reggiano), and we were offered anchovy fillets, which I had never experienced before. The table ordered Sea bass (sun-dried tomato, olives, alici, red pepper caper sauce), Fish and Chips, French Dipwich (prime rib, au jus dipping sauce on epi bread), Salmon, The Dead Fish Cioppino Stew (calamari, crab, mussels, clams, fish & shrimp), 1 crab enchilada, 2 crab enchilada. Speaking for the Sea Bass, it was the largest piece of filet I have ever been served, no skin and cooked to perfection. The rest of the dishes looked very good and satisfying. Excellent service by the staff, water glasses were refilled without prompting, and orders were prepared as requested. We had a birthday for one of our pre-teen members, and the servers made it very special. One very notable feature: No corking fee. Many of the tables around us took advantage. The history of the restaurant and its name are explained up front in the menus. Parking is a challenge, but saved by a large lot across the way on San Pablo. Overall, The Dead Fish is a keeper. read more

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The Branzino on Tuesday night was life changing .. the best cooked and sauce was well prepared, as I have ever had, including the pasta Pepe. The vegetables lightly roasted and delicious. Now on Thursday yes I know it was thanksgiving.. what a difference fish was slightly over cooked sauce was undetectable the pasta looked bland no flavor the vegetables were overcooked and packed full of oil over salted.. I should of said something but our waiter was a valuable asset to your company and kept my mouth shut. I thought perhaps it's just a young or inexperienced cook. I'm not sure what to do about this certainly I will write a review read more

The Dead Fish - Beet salad.. a fantastic choice - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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Heard great things about this place. Decided on celebrating here for Grandmothers 95th Bday. Waiters:waitresses were very accommodating for our large 10-person party. Upon entering you'll notice suspended model-boats, cars, airplanes, a blimp, and other antique transportation miniature sculptures hanging from the scowling. Super cool atmosphere! Sports-played on tvs inside the bar. We enjoyed the nice outdoor seating around 3pm. Perfect weather, boats passing by, beautiful colors in the sky and food was on-point! I tried the boneless ribeye steak w/ fries. Really enjoyed this nice place. A great find! read more

First time eating here and it won't be the last. View and ambience were great but the food, even better! We ended up ordering the Crab Lasagna and Garlic Noodles with Shrimp to share. Thanks to our server for their recommendations, we were not disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

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$10 drinks... fresh seafood... the best fish and chips ever... Amazing service 10/10 recommend read more

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Very sad decline. The bartender Richard was very impersonal and out of sync all night. We sat surrounded by dirty dishes when this was once a lively spot with a beautiful view. Now it's just trash thrown to the wolves. read more

Had a beautiful weekend in the city. A favorite stop on the way back to Sac is the Dead Fish. The ratings should be much higher than are. The food, the service and the atmosphere is on point. We love a good fish sandwich. Nice spice and crunch!! Muscle appetizer... so good!! Serve good French rolls. COLD BEER!! The best!! Looking forward to next time!!! read more

I've been going to the dead fish since i was a kid with my family and it's always been great. Last Saturday me and my husband went for a date night. I made a reservation for 6:30 and we arrived early at 6pm and we were still seated right away. We always try to sit outside to catch the beautiful view. Me and my husband both got the sea bass. And it was soo good. We shared the Torta Della Nonna lemon dessert and it was super yummy. Our waiter was very nice and happy to take our sunset photos. Thank you again. read more

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I had the garlic lemon caper sauce seabass with vegetables and potatoes. It was delicious!!! The seabass was seasoned perfectly and moist. I definitely come back here again. read more

The Dead Fish - Seabass with lemon garlic caper sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

Dead Fish? Something sure is dead here It only got worse once we ordered and the only saving grace was that we were with good friends which made this culinary ordeal palatable (barely) My fish was undercooked and only negligibly seasoned, while the vegetables were charcoal-like and the couscous was like little bbs. I did get a fresh serving of vegetables, but only after every one else at the table was done and ready to move on Pleading ignorance of California law, the staff and manager (?) refused to accept either of our friend's 2024 gift certificates for payment. read more

Went to Dead Fish after a family and friends event. Its been awhile since weve been to Dead Fish and was actually able to make reservations 30 mins before arrival. Once we arrived we were welcomed by the host and waited briefly as our table was being prepared. We got to sit down and was greeted by our server and asked if we would like any drinks and any appetizers. I immediately ordered the large Sizzling Iron Skillet-Roast with shrimp it been our go to menu item everytime we had an opportunity to visit. We also ordered the Bruschetta and a few bowls of Clam Chowder. the food arrived and I my mouth was watering. we dug right in and the experience was amazing especially when you have the opportunity to share this experience with family and friends. After eating the soup, the shrimp and Bruschetta we were already getting full but I felt I need to order some dungeness crab so my brother and I each ordered a 1/2 order and we were pleased with the amount of serving. Until next time, I probably wear looser pants at the waist.. Enjoy! read more

The Dead Fish - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

Celebrated yet another birthday last night at the Dead Fish and it could not have been better. The food is always delicious. What's not to love about the Killer Crab??? My Caesar salad was crisp and fresh. My husband enjoyed the clam chowder and spicy fettuccine, giving both dishes a 10/10. What was extra special about last night was our server, David. He was stellar in every way. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Thanks, Dead Fish, for another wonderful experience! read more

Food is pretty good. View is very nice. Service was a bit slow but it was the Friday before Father's Day.

Just say no- 30 minutes to find parking ? And no parking - then a guy who just shows up and cuts your spot - forget eating there - good luck with Finding a spot - then the signs - park at your own risk ? Security in a truck going around? What's up with that ? In response to the mgrs response- the sign does talk about valuables- and I still can't find parking - read more

My in laws took me here for my bday and I had such an amazing time. From the service our reservations was right on the dot. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. It was great to see there was some regulars that knew the servers. It's great to know the vibes of the restaurant was very family oriented. From the bread to my ciopinno was A+ the bread was so soft and fresh. The cioppino was so tasty so fresh. It had clams, mussels, crab clusters it has the perfect amount of spice. My husband had the crab and shrimp skillet and it came in on a cast iron skillet sizzling with 2 different types of butter. Definitely will be heading back soon and the view! The bridge and the water priceless read more

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Flys are awful in the bar area. That door left open is not sanitary. However, when I gave restaurant feedback. Management told me I give false reviews. I requested no peppers in my crab also. The recipe changes at times. So here is my pictures. read more

The Dead Fish - Peter. Do you see orange and green bell peppers? Are you blind? - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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I finally had the opportunity to visit The Dead Fish. My family and I had a lunch with a beautiful view day after Thanksgiving. The history behind this restaurant is cool and it's been around for a while so be sure to bookmark this one if you're looking for good seafood and prime rib. For my first visit, I opted to try the Cowboy Ribeye which was cooked to perfection in a tasty garlic butter sauce. This steak was paired with cream of spinach and a creamy mash. I will be sure to revisit TDF for their prime rib! read more

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Such great service came here few weeks ago for a date with my love. The food was excellent served fresh and hot. I ordered the salmon with roasted veggies and potatoes and a French 75. Everything was amazing. Neat and clean appearance inside and out. I came back today to grab some lunch to go. Both times the manager is Shazam I overheard his name he is fantastic. Very friendly and has great customer service . I will be back. Thanks!!! read more

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I came in for lunch for the first time, and aside from some digestive issues (possibly due to the pasta), I enjoyed my experience. We sat outside. It was a bit breezy, but they had a cover in front to block the wind. The service was friendly and quick, but it seemed she was the only server for both inside and outside, so we had to wait a little while to request our check. The food came out really fast; maybe that's why it didn't sit well with my stomach. It arrived at the same time as the two tables next to us, which had been seated when we arrived. My partner ordered the spicy crab roll, or I guess sandwich, which was a mess. It was crab on hamburger buns with lettuce. The crab had no flavor. Definitely not like any crab roll I've had before. Still, I'd probably go back since there are a couple more menu items I'd like to try. And I did enjoy the garlic pasta. They have a large menu, and I saw some plates that looked good, so I'd give them another shot. read more

It's been the extended family tradition to visit The Dead Fish on Christmas day. I'm always thankful to the restaurant and the staff for working so hard to provide a space for families to get together when there are limited other options. I've always enjoyed their mussels and calamari as appetizers as well as the delicious Acme bread. The service was top-notch as usual. Food came out fairly quickly, considering that the restaurant was absolutely packed. There is some auctioning off of entrées when it comes out of the kitchen, which causes confusion sometimes when people have ordered the same main entrée, but with small substitutions (e.g. add crab, dressing on the side, etc). Everything was up to par in terms of the food with the exception of the Bronzino, which I am fairly certain was past its "best by" date. The Branzino I've had in the past has been light and flaky with a very mild, slightly sweet, delicate flavor. What I was served, had a somewhat pungent aroma to it and definitely fishy, and after taking a few bites, the fishy flavor was overpowering, and I simply could not eat it. I decided to eat the pearl couscous and the vegetables that were served on the sides of it, but I had to leave the fish alone. The sides were both very good. I also tried some of my wife's salmon which was cooked perfectly and delicious. I decided not to send the fish back because I saw how busy they were and I figured that any replacement entrée would not be ready in time before the rest of our large party packed up to go home. Every Christmas we tend to "over order" which meant there were plenty of mussels and appetizers still on the table for me to enjoy. This is the first time that I've had food from the dead fish that I felt was objectively bad. I definitely won't be ordering the Branzino or even the Sea Bass in the future in case there is something in the preparation of these fish that they do in the kitchen, which causes it to have a very strong fishy flavor. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love seafood, and I order it often. This particular plate was a swing in a mess though. Has anyone else ordered the Branzino here and found the flavor to be "off?" read more

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David was our server , we couldn't ask for a more excellent and most attentive person , not a trace of impatience or attitude despite a busy night , he was like the non stop pink rabbit beating a drum ..the food was top notch , been here in the past and I think the food came quicker , and portions are fairly generous ( as it should be as its high price ) we all want more on our plates not to be greedy but enough to have at least have few more bites to reach our hungry tummies !! The reception staff were accommodating as well Thank you .. we plan to come back again.. it seems if the staff showed well perhaps the management is treating them well and it shows happiness to be at work ...it brings a vibe that lasts .. read more

Dead Fish was busy as usual but we had a reservation thankfully. We were seated right away in a cozy booth. Our server was quick to take our order and she was very friendly. My only issue was that I asked about the beet salad as an entree and I should have been better informed what I was going to get. The salad was a pile of marinated beets with a slice of avocado and some marinated onions. It was not very good and would be better as a side salad. I wish I was advised to maybe get something else. Everyone else had great food. The other entrees were a burger which was huge and very well prepared. Sea bass with lemon caper sauce was another choice we made which was also very good. When I made the reservation I put down it was a birthday and they came out the end with piece of cake and a candelabra. Overall it was a good restaurant to visit. The views are amazing of the bay. read more

The Dead Fish - Front of restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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