Pacific Beach Fish Shop

We vacationed in Mission Bay recently and were looking for some good seafood. Our Uber driver took us off the beaten path and recommended Pacific Beach Fish Shop. The equivalent of this sort of place would be Shrimp Ahoy (in its heyday) but this place was better. Menu offerings were diverse but aligned to fish and chips, clam chowder, and everything in between. Each of us got what we liked and none were displeased - we did the make your own plate option.There was a lot to look at and take pictures of - lots of charm and character overall. I would definitely come back and buy their seasoning!

Clean establishment, great selection of seafood choices, the service was prompt and friendly. Came on a Monday around lunch and had zero issue snagging us a spot. We got half a dozen oysters. They were small, fresh, and delicious. The horseradish was spicy was a perfect kick. I got the scallop sandwich which was super yummy. Great portion of scallops. The fries were disappointing (cold and no longer firm) but that's okay. I dumped 'em in the cocktail sauce and everything was good with me. My boyfriend got the sea bass sandwich which we both thought needed an ample salting but once salted was pretty tasty. Overall, I dig this spot, the vibe, the staff. I'll come back for sure. Would love to hit it up on a discounted oyster day. 7/10

Love the seafood options here! So many choices! There are delicious fish tacos, fish plates, sandwiches, etc going on here. Its a fish paradise. There always seems to be a line out the door for its locals vibe and viral popularity. The line does move fast and there is an outside bar which folks can sip on a cold beverage and cruise the menu posted outside or on the QR codes while they wait. Plenty of seating inside and outside and the patio vibes are quite nice. Halibut fish and chips special was so good! We also did a kids shrimp basket and a variety of fish tacos, I did the lobster with fresh avocado which did not disappoint. My husband didn't love the halibut fish tacos as he said the fish was kind of try, but said the flavor of everything was tasty!

A continuing favorite for my seafood fix, Pacific Beach Fish Shop is seldom a disappointment. Recent visits have also shown some excellent improvements including cuts of fish nicely prepared to perfect temps and sides that have better freshness.Oysters are also a great value here for fresh shellfish fans. Options from sandwiches to plates are also attractive making this nonpretentious casual atmosphere.The bar is popular during business hours and still the happening place.

I wanted to check this place out as whenever we visit an area we like to have fresh seafood. We were able to drop hubby off so he could wait in line while we found street parking and got lucky as their parking lot is small. They turned their original parking lot into a large outdoor dining area and it is perfect! First time here so when we were in line, we realized we had to order at the counter so we had to ask the rest of our party ( who found a cozy table outside) what they wanted to order plus 2 of our party was at the hotel and we had to order take out for them so it was quite an order before we got up to the front.We order the kid's salmon plate, a dozen oysters, spicy dorado taco, TKO taco, clam chowder, grilled sea bass plate, grilled red snapper plate, ahi plate, ahi poke bowl, elote taco. Once we ordered they gave us a buzzer so when food is ready, someone would bring out our food.Everything was so fresh and tasty! Best meal we have had lately. Even our grandson enjoyed every bite and he isn't even 2 and he ate nearly the whole plate with two utensils.

A very impressive July 4th lunch stop this was. Equipped with a well constructed outdoor gazebo, our pup had plenty of room to lay about and shaded from the sun despite other dog families sitting nearby. The staff were kind enough to bring out a fresh bowl of water for our dog. Ordering was easy, and yet, allowed for some pretty nifty modifications. As someone with a weakness for yellow tail, I had to order the yellowtail taco, which, despite being cooked retained much of the light and refreshing flavors I adore about the fish. The elote taco - as recommended by the staff - was above average, but could have used more spice or flavor to really enliven it. The fish on the fish and chips was not only fresh, but also cooked beautifully, coming apart gently and maintaining its breading.

Honestly the food and the people here were really good, the swordfish salad and beer were delicious with everything being fresh and tender. The people who took our order were friendly as were the waiters and they even tolerated one in my party making weird requests with good humor. The killer is just the price. Period. That salad was nearly $20 and it was basically the size of your average side salad with a piece of fish probably weighing less than 6 ounces. That's a lot of money for something locally caught and swordfish is on the lower end of the expensive scale. If either there was more fresher, even a larger salad, maybe then you could justify but man those prices are killer. There's plenty of good reasons to go and you won't have a bad meal if you do, but just be prepared for your wallet to take a hit.

I still haven't figured out why this place always has such a long line and has such a crazy following. Ive been a couple times and take takeout a handful of times too over the past 10 years. I go when a friend picks it but not on my top 50 places. I had the elote taco, onion rings, and seafood rolled tacos. I give it 4 stars because the food is fresh, the service is friendly, the place is clean and we got our food fast. There was also lots of seating when we got there (almost 6 pm on a Tuesday) but it filled up fast! The taco was ok, very small amount of mahi but the toppings were good and fresh. The corn tortilla was just meh. The onion rings were but very greasy. Like what you expect to get at the fair. You can feel the grease in our mouth as you bite into it. Good for sharing or you'll feel sick if you eat the whole order. The seafood rolled tacos were very good but not sure if they are $15 for 3 tacos good. The tortilla was good and crispy. The seafood was...I don't know I couldn't taste it because there wasn't much meat compared to the amount of tortilla shell. The salsa and cotijas were good. I left hungry but not craving more. I won't be rushing back any time soon but a good place to meet friends in the neighborhood for a quick simple bite, a beer, and watch the game.

This place is nice find. The service was great! They were fast in getting our food out. For the fish and chips, it appears to be battered lightly and not greasy. The oysters were fresh and meaty. The calamari was crispy and lightly battered. This place has great ambiance and a good place to just hang out. We'll definitely go back again to try their other entrees.

Hungry and want fresh fish? Look no further. Order inside then grab a seat outside on the dog-friendly patio. The local halibut fish and chips are fantastic and generously portioned. The options for marinades / seasonings is awesome - something for everyone. Kids menu is solid too. Healthy and delicious eats. Would recommend!