Probably one of the best spots around San Mateo for a casual meal or feeding a large group. There's lots of large tables amongst tons of smaller tables with a great view of the waterfront.Parking is ample and you usually don't need to wait long for a table if you didn't make a reservation. The seafood itself is fresh enough and always seasoned well. The menu goes from affordable to fancy, but overall it's a good value. Service is fine and the manager will do their best to make sure your meal is to your satisfaction (within reason). Both times I've been here, the outside is normally better kept than inside, so get a seat on the patio if you can help it.
Nice view of the water and food was good. Stopped by for a quick snack before heading to Santa Clara. Waiter was friendly and checked in on us during our meal. Relaxed environment not to loud and didn't feel rushed to finish and leave. Would go there again if we're in the area.Lots of parking as well but there are signs not to leave anything in your car so not sure if that's a high crime area but can see it could be. It is San Mateo so criminals probably expect a better payout breaking into cars here.
It's called Fish Market, get the fish.Fish: 10/10. Other food: 6/10. Service: 4/10. Had the miso glazed black cod and grilled sablefish - some of the best fish I've ever had. Raw oysters were decent. King crab was ok. Calamari was disappointing . Service was really slow, even just to get our orders take or get the check, and our glasses went empty and never got refilled.
Well worth it! The food was delicious. Even the shrimp in the cocktail appetizer had a really good flavor. You can tell it, and the scallops were really fresh. The ciopino had a great flavor. Sitting right on the inlet coming in from the bay adds to the ambiance. Amazing strawberry mint fresh lemonade, and great finishing touch with hazelnut chocolate mousse.
A great experience. The restaurant sits by the saltwater so I was greeted by the smell as I exited the car. I grew up with the smell of saltwater and it is something I dearly miss living landlocked in the Midwest.The restaurant is comfortable and spacious. There are nice nooks and crannies so you feel as if you're dining in a smaller place.My granddaughter and I had fish - Canadian cod - and chips. The fish was battered lightly making the pieces firm and light. The coleslaw had an extra little tang I really liked. My daughter had the Cobb Salad. The veggies were crisp and tasty.A prefect lunch.
Dungeness crab cioppino was perfect. The bourbon sour with port was unique and tasty too. The crab cakes were small but good flavor.
Every food item I’ve tried here has been phenomenal! Highly recommend dining here.
Really good food. Little pricey but if you do it once in a while this is worth the money.
This business is very fancy, they offer outdoor seating on the bay with a view of the water and fresh fish fried or grilled fishes or cippino a favorite. Tasty drinks bring your boo. If your trying to impress or get lucky take some pics by the water and capture the moment, staff and waiters are very friendly and helpful. Fresh fish your catch. Delicious food and beautiful views bay area classic dining.
Delicious! The creme brulee you won't forget! Also, having dinner on the patio was spectacular.