Fish Market

Robin Ward
First Reviewer
4 out of 5
Avg. Member Rating
4
Reviews
3
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The Fish Market

  • July 7, 2007
  • Rated 2 of 5 by ldytigress495 from laguna niguel, California
It was a couple of blocks away from the place we returned out Go-Cars, so we just walked. The fish and chips were so good! The fish melted in your mouth, literally. I think the place is known for its clam chowder too. I got the albacore tuna melt, which I was not particularly fond of.

It's not a bargain, but the food was not bad.

From journal Go-Cars in San Diego

The Fish Market

  • April 17, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by goodtogo from Oakdale, Connecticut
The Fish Market

We chose to dine at The Fish Market at the Embarcadero based on the recommendation of locals and based on guidebooks that indicated that this restaurant offered the freshest seafood in San Diego (SD). The restaurant even has its own fishing boat to ensure the freshest catch!

The restaurant itself offers three main dining options: a fresh seafood market, a casual lower-level dining room, and a more upscale upper-level restaurant (called Top of the Market restaurant). We chose the casual dining room.

The restaurant is located in downtown SD, at the Embarcadero, next to the USS Midway and overlooking the bay. My husband, young daughter, and I were lucky to get an indoor bayview table for dinner. See the pictures.

The restaurant was bustling and loud the evening we went. (Lots of conventions going on.) The restaurant's structure also contributes to the noise level, as it is essentially one large multi-level room. I thought the "bustling atmosphere" added to the restaurant's appeal, much like a fish market.

My husband ordered a house salad and mesquite-grilled Pacific red snapper with fries, my daughter ordered chicken strips and buttered pasta, and I ordered a skewer of red snapper, shrimp, and scallop with rice.

"Fresh" is the operative word. The salad was fresh and delicious. Special touches like unusual mixed greens, buttery crisp croutons and small shrimp made it special. All three entrees were done well. The snapper that my husband and I had was a bit bland, though. My husband loved the chicken strips that my daughter didn't finish. Crisp, juicy, and fresh-tasting (they breaded it themselves). The Pacific sea scallops were as tender as butter, well-flavored, and unbelievably good! The shrimp and rice were also excellent.

For dessert, we shared a warm apple crisp à la mode and crème brulée. Both were "yummy," as my daughter put it.

From journal San Diego Adventures

Editor Pick

The Fish Market

  • June 21, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dining alone while traveling on business can be a bit of a drag, but this restaurant was very friendly and welcoming. I felt very comfortable during my dining experience with them. As you enter, you walk by the kitchen’s cooking area, which you can see through glass windows. Mmmmmmm… skewered shrimp!!!

Once seated, I was immediately served warm bread fresh from the oven and a tall glass of water. For dinner, I ordered salmon grilled over the mesquite grill. Salad is an á la carte item if you desire one. The fish was prepared perfectly and served with coleslaw and a choice of potato. Full from the salad and meal, I passed on dessert (although they did look wonderful!).

While I felt the menu was a bit pricey to be affordable for families, there were a lot of families with older children (10 to 18) dining that evening (a Monday night). A couple of nights later, I went back with my friend and her two kids (ages 11 and 13). There was a kids' menu that featured a child-size portion of an entrée, soft drink, or milk and ice cream for $6.95, which was very reasonable. For the four of us, the total check came to $65 (including tax), plus tip. While I responded that the price range for a meal here is in the $20 to $30 range, please note that this is for the basic fish dishes. Steaks were priced at over $40 and crab or lobster over $30, plus then there’s the á la carte appetizer or salad and dessert (if that's your thing).

From journal San Diego's Distractions

The Fish Market

  • August 24, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Robin Ward from Phoenix, Arizona
I look forward to going to The Fish Market when we go to San Diego! That is the first place I hit every time. I really like to go to the one on the pier at Sea Port Village but there was a Fish Market located right next door to The Winner's Circle. You didn't even have to hop in your vehicle; you could walk right next door.

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