Pete's Seafood and Sandwich

If you're in San Diego, you gotta come to Pete's Seafood! The service is amazing and Pete was there to take our order and check in on us while we dined. He seems like an awesome guy who makes delicious fresh seafood. The ambiance and casual and laid back. A nice spot to get lunch or dinner solo or with a group. We got lucky and found street parking nearby and walked a block or two over. We loved our warm lobster roll with butter. It was so good no words were said just eating and smiling. The shrimp po boy had huge fresh shrimp and the remoulade sauce was on point. I can't wait to come back and eat here again!

Pete's is a North Park staple not to be missed. Every so often, usually in the summer, I get a hankering for fried clam bellies and Pete's always come through. Though they are more expensive than the clam strips, the bellies are superior!On my most recent visit, I also had a lobster roll which was FULL of chunks of lobster. I mean overflowing deliciousness. I also mixed styles a bit with the cold mayo version but added a side of melted butter to dip it in. What can I say? I'm a glutton. My husband had a po' boy and we shared fries, and not a crumb was left behind. It's best to dine in, although they do a good job venting the to-go orders so the food stays as crispy as possible. But when you're eating fried anything - fresh out of the fryer is best. Love this friendly, casual spot -- they have patio seating too - and always appreciate the quality of the food.

I have had this spot bookmarked for a while but just couldn't make it in during previous adventures in SD. After roaming around all day, I worked up an appetite and craving for some wholesome clam chowder -- so, that is exactly what I ordered during this visit.The restaurant is smaller but there is an outdoor dining area. Menu boards hang from the ceiling and you order with the host before sitting down. Aside from clam chowder on the menu, there are also salads and sandwiches including their famous Lobster rolls. The Clam Chowder has my endorsement! These guys have perfected the craft.

Order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table.Food: We are currently doing a tour of casual seafood places in San Diego. i would say that Pete's is #1 (with Mitch's Seafood, Blue Water, and Point Loma rounding out the rest of the list), and I definitely want to return again. I recommend that you try all the items I ordered below. Clam chowder bowl ($9): Perfectly salted. Creamy broth that was delicious in flavor, which made for the fact that it is not the heartiest clam chowder we've had in San Diego (In terms of clam content).Warm lobster roll ($20): Large meaty chunks of fresh tender lobster. Bread is fluffy and buttery. This is likely the best lobster roll we've ever had in terms of bun perfection, lobster quantity + quality, and price. I did wish there was more butter flavor to the lobster, although I know many would much prefer the natural flavor of the lobster to predominate, But I love butter on lobster and needed MORE. Maybe they could have provided a little extra cup of melted butter on the side. Fried clam strips plate ($26): Just the right amount of crisp batter coating. You can still clearly taste the clams, and they are tender (not at all rubbery). You don't need the tartar sauce to add flavor but it complements the clams well.We got free street parking 1/2 a block away on a residential street. We did not attempt to park closer because other reviews said nearby parking was difficult to find.

SAN DIEGO!!! IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TO PETE'S YET.... GOOOOOO!Literally everything is amazing here. Food... Service... Chill atmosphere. This is THE SPOT!Park in the back from the alley. The lobster roll, the mango chipotle shrimp, the chicken parm sandwich... The DOUBLE parm sandwich, chicken and hot dog kids meals, The fried pickles and mozzarella sticks... Incredible. Tell Pete hello since he's working here with his people! 11/10 you NEED to come to Pete's!

No frills East Coast seafood spot with friendly service. We hadn't gone in a while and recently returned on a weekend. Luckily, we went early enough and didn't have to wait for a table, and the food arrived very quickly. We enjoyed all the dishes we got, including fish & chips, clam chowder, and fried clams. All the food tasted fresh and arrived piping hot. Parking is difficult in the area, but once you're in, Pete's has plenty of seating inside to enjoy your fill of seafood!

I stopped by Pete's expecting to have the best warm lobster roll of my life and was very disappointed. The roll felt like it could've been toasted and buttered more, the lobster was tough and lacked salt, and there was simply not enough butter drizzled on top. For $26, I think the price is about average for a lobster roll for areas with high cost of living.For the order of clam strips that we got, the clams were tender, the breading was light, and the included slaw was well made and not over dressed. However, the first clam I bit into had a massive piece of shell that almost wrecked my tooth. Chew with caution.The service here is friendly, seating is plentiful, and there's a TV in the back area streaming live sports.

This place is my new go-to for some good seafood! We ordered our food at the counter when we entered and got our food shortly after. The seafood here is fresh and plentiful and everything is deep fried to perfection. Clam Strips & Chips: (5/5) one of the best looking and tasting plates of clam strips I've ever had! They were very generous with the amount of clam strips served. You could taste the flavor from the clams in each strip, which were lightly battered allowing the clam to be the star of the dish. Chilled Lobster Roll: (5/5) ordered the meal with a lobster roll, coleslaw, and onion rings. The onion rings were lightly battered, crispy, and not greasy whatsoever. Honestly the best onion rings I've ever had. The coleslaw was solid as well. As for the lobster roll, it was packed with lobster meat! The bread was light and sweet and was warmed up which complimented the chilled lobster well.

One of the best (if not #1) lobster roll in SD in my opinion! My friends also ordered the crab roll and it came with a gratuitous amount of crustacean. I've been sleeping on this location since I always go to Modern Times, Smoking Goat, or Taco Stand nearby.... Service was friendly and efficient and there are plenty of seats to go around though accommodating a party larger than 6 at one table is going to be a little tough as none of the tables have that capability. We rolled in with a group of 8 and just used the higher table and stacked barstools. Also shout out to the onion rings as they make em thin here and I've never had it this way but really enjoy the crispiness with a lot less batter.

I've traveled/eaten throughout Maine, and Pete's lobster was just as amazing and fresh. You order and pay at the counter, and they bring your meal to you. Great and attentive service throughout my visit! Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables right on Upas St. The lobster sandwich meal comes either warm or chilled, with fries/slaw or chips/slaw. The lobster is lightly tossed in mayo, and the roll is SLATHERED in warm melted (YUMMY!) butter. The meal (sandwich plus two sides) and a soda can is about ~$35-40, which is to be expected for MKT lobster. It was so filling and satisfying, and well worth it.