Enjoyed the soft shell crab sandwich. It was delicious and perfect. Service was good. Great ambiance. Nice seating overlooking the bay! The menu has good collection of seafood dishes. Would love to come back and try other dishes! read more

The Dead Fish - Soft shell crab sandwich! - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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Second time here, and legit good seafood place. Most seating has at least some water view. This place is busy so be patient. First time we had a crab feast for 3, garlic noodles, and fish du jour. The vegetarian in our group was good with their pasta too. All good. Second time we went for brunch; no res but lucked out with timing (1-1:30) and got seated quickly. Had crab benedict & got the english muffin swapped out for their Acme bread (so good). Hollandaise is perfect, eggs well poached. Good drinks, nice tea selection, everything tasted fresh and nicely flavored. This is a birthday it spot; they have the candelabra ready & a free small chocolate cake. I want to go back again when it's warmer & sit in an outside booth. read more

The Dead Fish - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

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My parents brought us here for my wife's birthday, and it was fantastic! The portions were great, the seafood tasted fresh and well seasoned. The service was fast, and food came out hot. There's a lot of shareable items, and you can mix and match the seafood. Prices are worth it! For starters we went with clam chowder, calamari, and the bread. First time we've been charged for bread, but I can't blame you cause it's made fresh in house and this economy sucks. Clam chowder was good, and dipping the bread in it was even better. The calamari came out fast and hot. Very fresh tasting and crispy! Next we got double shrimp and crab skillet combo. It comes out sizzling on a hot skillet like fajitas. It comes with their seasoned butter and regular butter for dipping. The shrimp were a little small but the Dungeness crab was a great size, and so fresh! The cioppino was probably the best I've ever had but also I've only tried it a handful of times at different restaurants. The prime rib was ok, nothing special. The mash potatoes are mashed with zucchini, which I wasn't a big fan of. My kid got the garlic noodles with Dungeness crab. I thought there would be more crab in it than what we paid for, and I think they missed on the garlic part of the noodles. It was still good though. We skipped out on desert, nothing seemed to catch our eyes. Overall, 4 stars, we will be back to catch the views when the sun is out. read more

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My husband and I went to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our waiter, Lak, went above and beyond to make our evening special. From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, professional, and genuinely warm. He made excellent recommendations, ensured everything came out perfectly, and checked on us just the right amount. And he moved us to a table with a beautiful view. It's rare to come across service that feels both personal and polished, but Lak made us feel celebrated and well cared for. Thank you for helping make our anniversary dinner such a memorable one -- we'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Dead Fish - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

!!!! Amazing views !!!! We were wanting to try this place for couple of years but somehow it never happened... thanks to our friends who suggested so we finally did it.... We chose to dine outside since we had a 2 yr old with us...so happy we chose outside seating can't beat the view... hands down best view of the bridge & sunset.Our friends baby boy just was so excited to see all the ships passing by.. had a fantastic time. We ordered- Calamari with onions & sweet peppers - large Double Shrimp & Whole Crab Filet Mignon - 2 orders with mashed potato & creamed spinach. Crabby Mood Martini - vodka, peach schnapps, orange & cranberry juice. Old fashioned- 2 Shirley temple -1 We enjoyed everything along with their bread basket. We had the best view & enjoyed our time with our friends. Their bar seating is also nice we would love to sit inside next time... loved their decor. read more

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The food was mediocre; the crab was seasoned well but overcooked and dry. What really disappointed us was the service. As a Chicano couple with visible tattoos, we felt stereotyped and ignored while our server spent time engaging warmly with other nearby tables. We waited over 15 minutes just for water, were never asked if we were celebrating anything (this was a belated Mother's Day), and only received drink refills when we were already asking for the check. The support staff who brought our drinks were far more respectful than our actual server, whose attitude came across as dismissive and arrogant. We left feeling judged by our appearance rather than treated as valued guests. The ambiance was well lit for what time it was, however they shoved us in the tiniest table and brought our food out at awkward times so we were all picking at each others food 2/10 Poor Service, won't be returning read more

Came on a date for two without reservations and was seated indoors. It was nice to look out the window and have a view but be cozy in a rounded booth. Our server was great, she was easy to ask questions about her recommendations and she was honest when it was something she hadn't tried yet and I appreciated that. The food was very good! Seasoned well, not overly done and cook time and service were all good and we enjoyed the meal without waiting too long. Ribeye was prepared the way we liked and cream spinach wasn't too creamy. The crab portion on the lasagna was good and I really enjoyed that meal. Overall a better experience to come on a weeknight as a dinner for two. read more

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Never been here before. The restaurant is unique and very cool with the decor. Love the hanging cars and motorcycles on the ceiling. Beautiful view of the water. The service was great. Our server was attentive. The food and drinks came out quickly. I ordered the carb melts and he had the pesto pasta. Mines was pretty good, I wish it had more flavor like sauce or butter? The bathroom was nice and clean. Overall enjoyed celebrating our 2 year anniversary here. It was a first time experience for both of us. read more

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I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating, so I decided to give it one. This is our go to place when someone is visiting us from out of town. The view of the bay is perfect and the service almost always top notch. The food is never disappointing. If you have friends or family visiting I recommend this place for a very good meal and something to remember. read more

First time here and everything was awesome. The drinks, food, staff and views were amazing. Cant wait to come back and try something different off the menu. read more

The Dead Fish - Celebrating the wife's birthday - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

10/10 anniversary experience! The Dead Fish offers the best combination of fresh seafood, top-tier service, and unmatched bay views in the area. Our server made us feel so special. Highly recommend the crab cakes. We will definitely be back! read more

The Dead Fish - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

Visited The Dead Fish in Crockett with my family -- they're big seafood lovers (unlike me), so this spot was perfect for them! I ordered the garlic noodles with chicken. They were good, but not the best I've ever had. That said, their bread and calamari were both absolutely top-notch, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Everyone was super attentive and kind. I don't eat seafood, so I can't speak on that side of the menu, but my family loves this place and always looks forward to it. Heads up -- it's definitely on the pricier side. My husband ordered a steak, and it was $50 for just the steak, potatoes, and some spinach. We couldn't help but compare it to a Brazilian steakhouse where it's $80 for all-you-can-eat! Still, the view is beautiful, the ambiance is great for special occasions, and the desserts were delicious. Worth a visit if you're treating yourself or celebrating with seafood lovers! read more

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Great food . Great service. Great view. Really happy. It's one of our go to places for an awesome time read more

Food is good but came out cold, had to send it back. Service - was told that the restaurant kitchen was extremely busy although we had our own server, I had a table of 10 guest. The Ambiance was overlooking Bay and Carquinez Bridge. Very tranquil. read more

The Dead Fish - Carquinez Bridge from our private room. - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

This was a recommendation from a coworker that lived in the area for a really long time, went there for date night and man was an amazing, great food, fantastic views, and friendly and effective service read more

I've been here several times, but never felt compelled to write a review until today solely because my server, Gabby, was SO amazing and attentive. She was on it and made great conversation. I took her recommendation on the string ray lemon drop and it was fabulous. Thank you Gabby for making this my favorite visit so far! read more

Garlic sauce wasn't the same. The crab didn't have no flavor. The garlic noodles was too oily.

Ok, so the 5 stars were earned because of the general manager, Shazam Babb. I had an entree that I didn't like and he listened to me and totally understood. He offered me other options. I was expecting excuses and a fight; but instead I received apologies and efforts to please me. I can't say enough about his exceptional customer service. By the way, my second entree was pretty good and was taken up a notch because I got the paprika butter which complemented well. read more

The Dead Fish - This is a picture of my dessert,.coffee and tiramasu - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

Food, service, ambiance so fun! We felt like we went away yet it was a .45 minute drive. I took 14 health residents in wheelchairs and walkers had the time of our life! Highly recommend this fun place. read more

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WOW! The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the service were wonderful. I started with oysters, followed by an espresso martini, followed by the grilled Branzino. Everything was delicious! I truly love visiting this restaurant, not just because of the food, but also because of the ambience. I love seeing the water in the bridge. Special thanks to our server, Luis. He definitely embraces the idea of giving a great customer-service experience. There's not enough good things to say about this place. I highly recommend this place. read more

Food is always awesome but since they are so busy service gets impacted. We had to wait around to get attention of the server to order additional food or drinks. read more

My dearest love and I ate at The dead fish on a Wednesday early evening. We order 6 oysters which were deliciously fresh, alotta crab which was one and a half dungeons crab boiled and fried in delicious herbs and slices. Bread and butter, the beet salad which we highly recommend, and Bolognese pasta. They set you up with all the necessities for eat crab with bibs, crackers, shell bowl and moist towel. We sat in the bar area by the window and the view of was spectacular. I door Christmas lights appear to be an all year round decor choice. Outside seating was also very beautiful. Our waiter, which I don't recall his name was tentative and kind. Also did well by giving us space to enjoy one another's company and the food. read more

The Dead Fish - A handsome man, wearing a crab bib in the bar dining area which looking out the window at 5pm on a Wednesday evening in mid January. - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

If you are going to allow reservations and you know it's a special occasion just to turn us away it's disheartening. I can only say this place was way better back in the day, I clearly know you close at 8 but if your last reservation is at 8 you have to be kidding me . You definitely need to allow more time for the reservation . Not going back for a while she wouldn't even let me order to go. read more

If you come for the view and ambiance it's fun. The food for the price is mediocre. Back in 2019 I ordered a branzino dish that you had the option to have it cooked in different ways, one of them being grilled. The fish came whole, and I remember the guy asking if I wanted it deboned. Flash forward to last night 3/13/26 I wanted to come and have the same dish, because I loved it last time. They bring it to me and it's a very small filet that looked like half the fish. No bones, because it was probably frozen and processed. Very sad dinner and very salty. So sad because it's such a charming restaurant, but the food for the price is not worth it sadly. read more

I will begin with service was great, very attentive. The food.. blech! I ordered to soft shell crab that upon arrival looked crisp and delicious but turned out to be super mushy.. they tasted like they may have been microwaved!. Fries were awful.. super limp! My date ordered the cioppino and said it had an overwhelming taste of bullion and felt the sauce was too thick. We will not be returning. read more

We came here to celebrate my son's graduation. To begin server seemed a bit nervous. We placed our orders and food came out instead of garlic noodles that my husband ordered they brought out garlic bread. I called the waitress over and she acknowledged that she had made a mistake and she put in the correct order. I ordered clam chowder which I was unable to eat because there was so much sand in it. I let let the waitress know and she offered dessert I did not want any but my son and husband did. No deduction for my meal even though I only took 5 bites 3 of which I spit out due to sand. Overall a disappointing way to celebrate the occasion I will not be going there again. Also the decor looked like Halloween decorations with all the dust and cobwebs. read more

I ordered the spicy Alfredo (red chili flakes) with crab and shrimp. There was absolutely no Alfredo sauce and there weren't any red chili flakes. The dish was flavorless. I wasn't offered fresh Parmesan cheese. I did not send the meal back. You never know if staff are in a mood and will do something unthinkable to your meal. I was very disappointed. The waiter was very professional. This is a historic restaurant that's been in Crocket for a Century. read more

The Dead Fish - Spicy Alfredo with shrimp and crab. I added Parmesan cheese on my left overs for lunch. There are no red chili flakes. - Seafood Near Me - Crockett, California

I have been looking forward to this experience for a very long time. So I was delighted to be going for Mother's Day! We made a reservation a month before so it'd be easy and a relaxing Mother Day. Driving up we did a "are you seeing what I'm seeing? moment as there were cars parked up and around the hill, across the street and all around the restaurant with people crossing the street then when we turned into the driveway, the line! The line was past the front door all the way up the parking lot at least 20 people. And that line was still that way when we left at 7. It did not matter if you had a reservation because all the people in line had a reservation. You just had to stand in that line to check in for your reservation. It was just awful as you did the line then when you were relieved to get to the reception desk, you weren't greeted. You waited as they did their organizing then they looked up to ask for your name. Once checked in they said it'd be another 30 min but maybe leas since we said first available. Insult to injury was getting your name called with a condition. Would we take a booth for the 3 of us with the possibility of sharing with 3 others. We gambled and said yes. At that booth, we didn't know what to say because 3 more people joining would have been tight especially if you don't know them. That was really tacky. We lucked out as no one joined us. But it's not like we had a nice view either. Kinda lost the excitement being there. I would say very wrong day to go. Do not go for a holiday. We had the bruschetta, garlic noodles and sea bass. The food given all the hype did not meet it. The bruschetta was bruschetta. Same with the garlic noodles. The sea bass was a nice portion but just tastes like it was cooked in butter; lacking the garlic and other flavors. Our server was great. Attentive and got it all dialed in for us. He was the best part. I would have to try this place on a day where it is not a holiday. read more

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It was a great place to bring my brother for his birthday. Good and friendly service, delicious food, and nice atmosphere.

I'm visiting this area and was informed this is "the only nice restaurant in Crocket." I didn't have any expectation. I was just happy we're having seafood! Our group sat at the backyard patio for the view since this is my first time at The Dead Fish. Our table was slanted and I had to make sure my plate and water are not sliding off the table. I'd love to sit inside the next time I visit. I saw other dining rooms with big couches and that's more of my vibe. Here's what I ordered for the table: Oysters, 6 Calamari, large Epi bread Steamed clams Fishwich Epi crab sandwich Crabwich with fries Sea bass Epi breads came with butter. I asked for olive oil and balsamic vinegar instead. Steamed clams came with more epi bread and I had to take that home. I enjoyed the flavor of steamed clams. I had left over soup and took that home also. Calamari was flakey and I'm glad I ordered the large portion for the table. I wasn't too hungry but next time I'd love to order skillet seafood options. Our appetizers came out quickly and we had to wait a while for our main courses to come out. Servers are friendly and helpful with all the requests we had. Parking lot available and it was easy to find a parking spot. I'll be back! read more

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I'm really sad to have to do this but would love a response from Peter D. If I have to deal with Shazam's attitude or lack of professionalism again, I will be even more disappointed. We frequent this restaurant (along with the other related restaurants, i.e., The Stinking Rose, Crab House in Sausalito, etc.) often & spend a ton each time (which you can clearly see from my previous reviews) On Sunday, 10/5 we went for a special birthday dinner for my fiancé, as this is one of our favorite places. The service started off good and our waitress (Miriam) was attentive & even brought out the famous birthday candle and a dessert for my honey, even though we didn't mention the birthday at all. We were impressed because it showed that she had seen our reservation because that is the only place where I mentioned it. It was hilarious because he really thought I set him up but I know he doesn't like to be sung to at restaurants, but I never mentioned it. The tip with our bill probably would've been 50 or 60 bucks but we gave her 80 because of the experience and her attention to detail with the birthday thing. Our bill was $291.19 & we tipped her $80 cash (my fiancé is in the hotel industry so we're very adamant about tipping well). When I checked my bank statement the very next day as I do daily, the actual charge was $349 & some change! I called my bank immediately to make sure that the transaction was from this restaurant and they confirmed it was. So my next call was to the restaurant and I encountered the so-called manager, "Shaz" I gave him all of the information, he looked at their records and said that they are only showing the $291.19, so then why is the transaction showing $349 on my side? I didn't receive a call all week so I decided to call today to follow up and was told that he had been out for a few days and that supposedly he sent my information to the corporate office. I explained to him that I am concerned because it feels really shady that my card was charged for a different amount after the fact. And of COURSE my receipt only shows the original amount because we tipped CASH!!! But if something was added after the fact, that is NOT OK!! I'm super frustrated and would like a response from someone else as when I expressed my disappointment to Shaz, he continued to talk over me until he actually hung up on me. Hoping Peter D will see this & respond accordingly. Again, look at alllllll of my reviews. I actually only have positive ones because I believe in recognizing people when they do good, while it seems that everybody else comes to Yelp just to complain. You will clearly see that's not how I operate & I give kudos all the time. I need a response to correct this issue as we won't be returning if it's not.... And if you don't return the extra amount to me, maybe you can use it to purchase a muzzle for "Shaz", that guy's got a mouth on him! read more

The Dead Fish is one of those restaurants that leaves a lasting impression -- everything from the food to the atmosphere is absolutely top-notch. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with the most beautiful views of the Carquinez Bridge and the bay -- it's the perfect mix of coastal charm and casual elegance. The food is amazing! The crab is always fresh, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection -- rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Every dish I've tried here has been full of flavor and beautifully presented. The portions are generous, and you can tell they take real pride in their seafood. The service is consistently warm, attentive, and professional. Even when it's busy (which it often is!), the staff goes out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. It's the kind of place that makes any meal feel special -- perfect for date nights, celebrations, or just treating yourself. Between the delicious food, stunning views, and great energy, The Dead Fish is truly one of the Bay Area's must-visit spots. I can't recommend it enough -- five stars all the way! read more

As always the food was perfect and large portions (only 1 out of 4 finished their plate). Service was impeccable and very attentive. The restaurant was a bit loud, but what do expect for a Saturday night? read more

Good eats and ambiance at DF today. No issues with reserving a window seat for 5. Wait staff was attentive and cleared up the table without asking. Liked the bowl of clam chowder, the meat dishes were good (ribeye & short-ribs). A local spot for my fam ti enjoy a meal with - out of town family! read more

We celebrated my aunt's birthday last night with a party of 8, and everything was handled so beautifully from start to finish. She thought it was going to be an intimate dinner for just three people, but the rest of us were part of a carefully planned surprise! The staff executed it flawlessly. They had our surprise guests already seated at the table, and when I checked in under my name, they immediately knew who I was and seamlessly escorted us over. The look on my aunt's face was priceless. It truly meant so much that they helped coordinate everything so smoothly. Our waitress was wonderful (I'm so sorry I forgot her name, but she was in charge of "Mae, party of 8" and she absolutely deserves recognition.) She was attentive, kind, and never made us feel rushed. She checked in consistently while still giving us the space to fully enjoy the celebration. It had been a long time since we've dined here, and I'm so happy I chose this restaurant for such a special occasion. They made my aunt's birthday memorable, and we'll definitely be back. read more

I went to the dead fish it was a beautiful view at night with the lights on the bridge and the water and stuff. Oh I had some of the chowder with crab inside of it. It was quite nice with some oyster crackers on the side of it. Maybe I should have gotten a bigger bowl because it was a small size bowl. I like the bread rolls there too because of the shape like little mini loaves of bread that's all connected in a chain. i did ask for some butter too, and the waiter brought that out I think it was i a little ramekin. I had a glass of water too it was fine with some ice in it. Maybe I could have asked for some lemon inside of it. And the lemonade was pretty good maybe out of a machine. I prefer it from a bottle like a bottle of limonata. I got some fish- was it the sea bass? I think so and it tasted wonderful, and it was a pretty good portion and the price for the fish was about the average price for a fish plate inside a restaurant. It came with some pasta on the plate and I think I would have liked some rice pilaf instead of the pasta. Vegetables were fresh and yummy too. I like broccoli a lot. Overall the service was good and very nice. And so it was overall a very good meal. I didn't get dessert because I was full but that chocolate cake, or molten thing whatever I saw somewhere had looked really good too. Maybe I should have tried to get some ice cream or something if I had more room to eat some more. I'm going back to the dead fish as soon as possible because I liked it and I want to eat there more often, to have the crab inside of the shell looked good and if I could try some dessert next time too is a good idea because I like chocolate too. read more

I've been here so many times, I just remembered I need to do a review!!!! My favorites from past visits- The Dead Fish Cioppino Stew!!! Crabwich, Crab Angel Hair Lasagna, Seafood Black Linguini!! This visit, I did the Sizzling Iron Skillet Combo! It has Mussels, Shrimp, and Crab!!! Delish!! It came with two sauces, one butter (can't go wrong), and the other tasted like a Cioppino in a cup!! So good!! Hubby and I shared a dozen oysters, it comes with lemon and vinegar/onion sauce to add with Tabasco!! Highly recommend these dishes!! We also shared the Cowboy Ribeye Steak- Medium Rare- it was cooked to perfection!! Perfect time was at lunch when they opened, usually the tables are filled and you have to wait for a seat. Weekends you should do a reservation! We sat in the main dining area, but next time we will try the bar area, looked more cozier. The view was amazing as always! We will be back! read more

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I had a 16-ounce rib eye with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Rib eye was EXCELLENT: perfectly cooked, soft, moist texture, very flavorful. Order the medium rare and ask for extra au-jus on the side (great for dipping the bread). Definitely worth it! And their mojito was just as perfect, great last minute dinner for me! read more

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Best experience ever for our anniversary date. Love the service/Food/ and our desert. read more

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The Desd Fish food is a Winner . The most tender , thoughtfully prepared seafood we have experienced in a cool minute. The busboy came by 4x trying to clear dishes that we were clearly still using , The server was smug , patronizing and unauthentic as could be. Classy place , great view and the food is memorable . In spite of feeling rushed by the busboy and an AI robot for a server. read more