Location: Seaside
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Most Popular Seafood food in Seaside, California, United States
Reviews on Seafood food in Seaside, California, United States. Seaside (formerly East Monterey) is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, with a population of 33,025 as of the 2010 census. Seaside is located 2.25 miles (3.6 km) east-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 33 feet (10 m). Seaside is the home of California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and the Monterey College of Law, which are located on the site of the former military base Fort Ord. There you will find the Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses, once also part of the Fort Ord military base, now open to the public, and host to PGA Tour events, including the 2012 PGA Professional National Championship. Seaside is also the gateway to the Fort Ord National Monument Park, created on April 20, 2012. It has a rich history, diverse habitat, bountiful recreation opportunities, and helps protect and manage 83 miles of trails and over 44 species of plants and animals.
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10. Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2113 reviews
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular co
Reviewed By MJK74q
Food was enjoyable but the highlight was looking out from the dining table across Monterey Bay. Ask for a table near the window and look out for Otters playing in the ocean nearby. Sunset was a great time to dine.
9. Scales Seafood and Steaks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By Phil P
We had 30 people in our group and the help at Scales was excellent. We preordered our meals and they were prepared just right. Food was good and I'm sure it would also be good for a family or couple.
8. Cafe Fina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 529 reviews
Receiving rave reviews from both locals and its famous guests, Cafe Fina specializes in Italian seafood and features fresh local seafood, seasonal organic vegetables from the owner's ranch, fresh homemade pasta and a classic wood burning ovenâthe first in
Reviewed By ManiH5
We were lucky to have a table overlooking the Monterey bay, with Sea Lions and otters swimming by. Food was excellent, but not light. Made to Italian gourmet cooking. We had bass and lobster tails. Wish the bread was warm and crunchy, though. Otherwise, we enjoyed every bit of it, together with a Chianti bottle, that didn't disappoint us at all.Service was excellent.Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review. Cafe Fina truly is the best place to sample both the spectacular Monterey Bay view and fresh seafood. Our Italian classics are all made from old family recipes handed down through the generations and can't be beat. So glad you found us; enjoyed the meal, the view and our staff! Please come back again soon.
7. Crystal Fish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By lorik930
We had good sushi & service walking distance to our hotel. We werenât starving so found this place out of convenience thru Trip Advisor.Food & service was good, 5 min wait. Lacked decor as 1 un-inspired room but satisfied what we needed, just a light dinner.
6. Hula's Island Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1696 reviews
Reviewed By Shepigs
This restaurant was a refreshing and delicious stop in our road trip around California. The food was innovative and tasty. We had a selection of small plates which were reduced for happy hour including the coconut shrimp rolls, cerviche, calamari, sashimi, edamame and bacon and jalapeño mac n cheese. The Lilikoi margarita was also tasty and delightfully part of the happy hour deal. However the icing on the literal cake was the coconut cake desert which was amazing albeit a little expensive for a piece of cake.
5. Old Fisherman's Grotto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2334 reviews
Located on historic Fisherman's Wharf with stunning views of the Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman's Grotto is a "must visit" restaurant. The "Grotto" has rightfully earned its worldwide reputation for only the finest cuisine in a superb atmosphere and servi
Reviewed By RestlessNative365
Great solo experience at the Grotto. Went for lunch and had an appetizer and poached pear salad. So good. Would go back.
4. Mariscos Puerto Nuevo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Kim W
We went there for lunch and ordered from the lunch menu, expecting scaled back portions. They brought lunch on what looked like Thanksgiving platters. I got the carnitas. The portion of succulent pork was way more than expected, yet I polished it off.Beautifully seasoned with plenty of crispy bark. Others had a burrito, enchiladas, and the seafood special with all sorts of goodies in it. The beans and rice were good and well seasoned. This was a one time visit as we were in town for a graduation.
3. Sandbar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 638 reviews
Reviewed By Dale W
I thoroughly enjoy dining here; it's right on the water overlooking the water where one can watch sea lions playing, it has a casual vibe, the service is good, and the staff are welcoming and friendly. And, of course, the food is delicious. I don't get down to Monterey too often, so I ordered copious amounts of food and enjoyed it all. First, the sand dabs are cooked perfectly and are served with a nice tartare sauce; the meat was moist and tender and it's nice as an appetizer that is sufficient for two. I had the grilled fish sandwich; the bread was fresh and there was plenty of fish making it a tasty sandwich. And their strawberry shortcake is amazing; enough for two, it had sweet ripe strawberries and plenty of whipped cream and cream anglaise. The cake was fresh and it was one of the best shortcakes I've ever had. We came on a Sunday afternoon at around 1:30; we found parking right on the wharf next to the restaurant and there was no wait for a table for two. It was all quite a good experience. I look forward to the next time I can make it here.
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2. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1360 reviews
Loulou's Griddle in the Middle is the tiny diner on Wharf #2. We always say we're "tiny but mighty." We cook with a lot of heart, soul, and deep care about every detail. We aim to make your experience comfortable, fun, delicious, and a little like being a
Reviewed By SussexMen2
We stumbled across LouLouâs by chance, and saw the quirky shack, with a queue! - Worth the wait (they take your number and just call when the tableâs free) , amazing staff, busy, food is delicious. We hit LouLouâs for breakfast and you wonât be disappointed!! - Perfectly cooked, fresh ingredients, and good portions! Go if youâre in Monterey!
1. Monterey's Fish House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1764 reviews
Reviewed By seasondtrvlr
This used to be one of our favorite restaurants when visiting the area, however, now it is just average. The 'red' sauce used as a base for most of their pastas & fish dishes is thin and bland. The bread they serve is like Wonder bread rolls and when you're in 'sourdough country', why not serve a decent bread? The grilled baby octopus was overcooked and cold; pasta w/ mussels only fair; artichoke just OK; Rio Grille has the best! Probably the best thing to order is grilled fish - nothing w/ sauces. But coming from the east coast we eat a lot of fish and wanted local fare. The atmosphere is frenetic w/ the waiters rushing through taking orders & serving. And speaking about the waiters, make sure you ask the price of their specials or any change you might make w/ your order (our waiter advised me to order the appetizer size half fried calamari/half Sicilian which should have cost about $15 and he charged us $19) because prices tend to be quite high. The prices which are not listed on the menu appear to be at the discretion of the waiter; keep in mind that their tips are dependent on the amount of your bill. We will not be going back.
