Top Seafood Restaurants in California
What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.
Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.
Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in California. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!
Farallon
San Francisco, CA
Since opening in 1997, Farallon has garnered national acclaim as a top dining establishment in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square. The classic restaurant and bar captures the life aquatic with carefully crafted details and a menu that features fresh seafood and simple raw preparations, rounded out with local produce, meat and game.
Scott’s Seafood on the River
Sacramento, CA
Pearl On the River
Sacramento, CA
Pearl On the River, has a “fine-art of casual dining” theme, that is supported by the tasteful restaurant décor and peaceful-comfortable deck. They feature the freshest most flavorful dishes, from local farms, at a reasonable price.
Fish Face Poke Bar
Sacramento, CA
The Boiling Crab
Sacramento, CA
Spend quality time with family and friends at The Boiling Crab. Experience the fun and taste of a backyard crab fest in your own neighborhood.
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
San Diego, CA
Established in 2010, the Pacific Beach Fish Shop opened with the sole purpose of providing the best service and freshest fish in Pacific Beach. Their menu is uniquely tailored, offering you a boatload of fresh fish selections to choose from, your preferred seasoning and a choice between having it all tucked within a taco, sandwich, salad, or on a plate.
Mitch’s Seafood
San Diego, CA
Mitch’s Seafood, was established in 2008, that specializes in fresh seafood from the waters off San Diego. They focus on simply prepared, California style seafood and craft beer and wine from San Diego and California.
Sally’s Fish House & Bar
San Diego, CA
Whether you are looking for a night of sushi and sake or crab crusted New York strip steak and merlot, their menu is all about sustainable seafood, local ingredients and unforgettable flavors. Sustainable seafood and spectacular panoramic views of San Diego Bay distinguish this Southern California dining landmarks and one of the best waterfront seafood restaurants in San Diego.
The Hungry Cat
Los Angeles, CA
Since 2005, The Hungry Cat has offered the highest quality fish and meats matched with Southern California’s abundant seasonal produce. With a focus on the artisan, The Hungry Cat produces its own in-house smoked meats and seafood, curing and pickling, as well as featuring a unique farmers market driven cocktail program, esoteric wine list and rotating local beers.
