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Fish Shop Pacific Beach

1775 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA
(858) 48 FISH N (858-483-4746)
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Ranked #154 of 2,780 restaurants in San Diego
Cuisines: Seafood
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Portland, Oregon
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

I visit my daughter in La Jolla 4-5 times a year. The Pacific Beach fish house is always on my list of dine-out must-dos. It's not cheap, but not really outrageous either. What does one expect for fresh fish in a Southern California beach area? If you're looking for fine dining by candlelight, with ocean views and great fish... go... More

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san diego, ca
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32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Expensive, small picnic table and sports bar atmosphere with long lines-music and noise level very looud!! The beer seems to be better than the food. Staff is friendly, service can be slow and fresh is very questionable. Tacos and beer seem to be about the only winners here. I had fresh local halibut and salmon, both were overcooked, very dry... More

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San Diego, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Some of the most awesome, fresh, gorgeous filets . . .of salmon, local caught halibut, ahi tuna, yellowtail, red snapper are lined up in a colorful display at the deli-style counter where diners come to order their food. There is a line, partly I think, because they picked the slowest person on the staff to work at the register taking... More

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West Chicago, Illinois
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5 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Pick your fish, pick your marinade, pick your side...it doesn't get easier, except for the selection of fish. Has that fast food feel with fresh, tasty seafood.

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See 6 more reviews by DaLostTraVeler for San Diego
los osos
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013 via mobile

First of all the negative, the price of beer is outrageous !!! This is neighborhood fish taco place not the Ritz. I think I would have paid about the same for a beer at a high end hotel. Having said that, the tacos were crazy good. We tried several different kind and different seasonings all with the same results.. Fantastic!!... More

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Eagle, Colorado
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48 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013 via mobile

We found this place using Trip Advisor. We just wanted something simple fast and good. We found it. The service is fast and the servers are very nice and friendly. I had regular old fish and chips which were cooked to perfection. We really enjoyed sitting at the bar which overlooks the street.

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See 7 more reviews by Japotter for San Diego
San Diego, California
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

My personal fitness trainer brought me here for lunch this week. What a great place. Healthy eating at its convenient best! Friendly, helpful staff too. I had two fat Mahi Mahi fish tacos with avocado added. That was plenty! It beats all the other seafood fast food places I have eaten south of Pike's Place Fish Market in Seattle- at... More

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See 32 more reviews by SanDiegoGuy1 for San Diego
San Diego
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45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

I had never heard of the Fish Shop (I live about 15 miles away), but met friends there for lunch. I had the divers scallop with garlic butter marinade on a salad with herb vinagrette dressing. The scallops were perfectly cooked and sweet - the best I have ever had - and a generous serving. The salad was very fresh,... More

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Hudson, Ohio
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

Good food and VERY casual atmosphere. I had the mahi mahi tacos. Large portions. I was taken there by locals when visiting in January. The place was full with friends getting together for a meal and beers, as well as families with young kids. It can be a busy place and has seating inside and on a patio. It's not... More

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Surprise, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

Best fish tacos you can find, fun close atmoshpere. If you like fresh fish, it is a must eat. I even bought a tshirt to help spread the word.

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