What can I say about The Anchors Team, Carlos and their amazing gracious care for their guests?…read more Nothing but PURE perfection! Tonight was my first time to the Saratoga location. We live in Downtown San Jose and remember when Anchors opened at San Pedro Square. We so love that place. Great Food and perfect service. Carlos was working there and was always so pleasant and made sure we were always well taken care of. Life gets in the way so we spent less time out at San Pedro so the last few times we went we went to get our favorite seafood we did not see Carlos. A few months ago I was caring for a client's pups and we needed dinner. So my husband Wayne went into Saratoga to go to Anchors to pick up some dinner for us. He gave me the best news that Carlos was at the Saratoga location. I was so excited because I had missed seeing "our friend". He always made us feel some comfortable. Wayne wanted to go to Anchors Saratoga to celebrate his birthday tonight! Who am I to say no? When we walked thru the door I was so happy to see Carlos ! He welcomed us with such a warm smile and was attentive to every detail including welcoming Wayne by his name! We had the most delicious calamari appetizer I have ever had followed by Creamy Lemon Garlic Seafood Pasta - TOTAL PERFECTION!!!!!!! *side note! They have one of the best Happy Hours we have experienced. We knew we were more than just "customers". We were welcomed as "returning friends". We recommend this AMAZING restaurant for PERFECT food and MORE THAN PERFECT Customer relations! This is a re-review from M Nunez...

Not good food. Not fresh. The tuna melt was too dry…read more The tacos were not fresh. When the plate arrived itself it did not look appetizing. Also there was zero pineapple flavor when it claimed there was pineapple salsa. Added a star because the food was not terrible, we could finish it.

We dropped by during happy hour and tried their oysters, fish taco, chicken wings and fries, and…read morefried fish. The oysters were 10/10, juicy, fresh, and plump meat. They were 1.75$ each. The fish taco was ginormous with grilled fish and two tortillas. The fried fish was nicely battered and tender. The chicken wings were solid -- nothing to write home about, just basic but a solid option if you're not into fish (or want fries, which is why we got them). The service is great, friendly staff!

The fish pieces are huge and a single person would be totally full from a 2 piece fish and chips…read more The fish and chips were well fried and were still crispy even though I ordered my food to-go. They were generous with the tarter sauce and vinegar, which I appreciated, but I personally didn't love the taste of the tarter sauce. It had maybe carrots or something in it and I wish it were more tangy. It gets the job done but I might make my own next time. I also got a cup of clam chowder. It was tasty but being from SF I've had much better chowder elsewhere. I would skip this next time. The stand out here was the service I got from Javi. He took my phone order and was polite and courteous without "doing too much." He was the one to also ring me up and hand me my order and he was, again, chill but also super nice. He did a great job. It would be unfair to not share the low point of my experience, even though I hate putting people on blast. While I was picking up my order, there were two female employees standing behind Javi behind the register. One of the ladies was braiding the other ones hair. In food service it's really important not to touch your hair - you should be ready to work before you arrive, or head to the bathroom to take care of any grooming. In the moment I just tried to shrug it off but then the lady braiding the hair sprayed some kind of hair product to finish things off, and I later realized my food was sitting on the counter right next to them. It really disturbed me how they didn't see their behavior as inappropriate and it didn't bother them at all that I was being rung up while they were doing this. I'm a little torn about whether or not I would return. Again, the service from Javi was great and the fish and chips were definitely good - no complaints there. However I didn't love everything I got with my meal and I'm not sure how seriously they take cleanliness given the employees doing their hair in the front.

Quick and great service! Everything we ordered was really good. A lot of flavor, but wish there was…read morea bit more sauce. We came on a Wednesday evening and there was a lot of people, but we got seated quickly.

Came here with my coworker last night after work. She was craving cajun seafood. It was about 7pm,…read morehalf empty. About 7:30pm, the whole place became packed. The staff brought the menu, we said it was our first time here, how do you order. I think he was either new or just shy but he didn't explain much how to order, other than I asking questions. My coworker and I ordered their 2 lbs; 1lb shrimp, half clams, half calamari with a free side of Corn. In a bag/plate, it already includes corn and potatoes. We asked how many corn there was, he said there was ONE. When the plate came, there was 4. We could of ordered something else for the side if it was clearer. I wish there was more clearer instructions on ingredients when we already said it was our first time dining in. Also there was only ONE single potato. My coworker also ordered a side of Garlic noodles. Everything was super delicious. It was the amount of spicy mild that we like. The environment was busy, but clean. Parking was easy to find. Just more explaining about what you offer, where the gloves are to eat, rather than you just pass us this tray of stuff. A need of more customer service would had been nicer.

Value meal place where it won't break the bank. Fish for $12-15 is unreal!…read more My problem was the flavor. To me, the meals are bland. We had the Mediterranean chicken protein bowl and the all protein platter. It was $26 total for both meals. It needed something. Spices, butter, or maybe a dressing. Service was excellent. They were very nice and work extensively to make sure things are clean. Restroom were clean as well. I just wish the food tasted better.

Oh, a new California Fish Grill location in the El Paseo de Saratoga Mall, where Mimi's Cafe, REI,…read moreAMC 14 Theaters, Jamba Juice, etc. Plenty of parking in this plaza. This CFG offers outside table seating with umbrellas, and as usual, they have inside seating with A/C and house music playing. Self-serve fountain machine. Two separate multi-user restrooms. We stopped in for Taco Tuesday and a Cinco de Mayo promo. My wife ordered two Battered Fish Tacos. I went with the Cajun Shrimp and the Battered Fish Taco. The shrimp used at this location looked smaller and overcooked. I usually order these exact tacos from other locations and they are cooked perfectly and the shrimp are a bit larger. Also, the fixings seemed skimpier in each taco. See pics. I'll chalk it up to them closing shortly. The service was very friendly and helpful. He was also sweeping and cleaning up as it was close to closing time.

I'm a little surprised to see that this place is closed now. This review is for a visit a few…read moremonths back. This is located in a strip mall with a lot of restaurants, a sprouts, and a trader joes. You're never going to have trouble finding parking. I had the blackened catfish po boy and my partner had the pan roast. I really liked my sandwich and the fries were nice too. My partner helped me eat half the sandwich, the portions are huge! The pan roast tasted good, I liked the spices, very flavorful. It was however a little too spicy for my partner. The staff let us know that this batch was a little spicier than most batches. I thought the spice level was fine though. I think they kept a lot of the interior from the restaurant that came before them. A little sad that they're gone now though.

The service here was really good. The workers were friendly and attentive. There is decent amount…read moreof parking in the plaza. The place was clean and modern. The seafood pan roast was solid and was flavorful. It was loaded with a good amount of seafood. The fried oysters were tasty and hot.. My favorite thing was the s'mores dessert. Im definitely miss this place.

I've been coming here lately and just wanted to rave about how much I enjoy the grilled cheese…read more It's probably the best lobster grilled cheese I've ever had. Cute little patio, restaurant is small so I'd recommend sitting outside for a little less noise. Definitely a good restaurant if you want fresh, quality seafood.

My friend and I ate lunch at Anchors Fish & Chips. It was delicious. I ordered the Baja cod fish…read moretacos. My friend ordered the crab sandwich. We also ordered cheesy bread. Everything was delicious. The bread was very good! The Baja tacos were very good. The fish was fresh and fried just right. The crab sandwich was good but it could have done without the bacon on the sandwich. The bacon's taste was overwhelmingly. We both had a small salad. The produce was fresh but the blue cheese dressing and ranch dressing were very weak. They both had little taste. The service was great. Not a lot of parking outside so be prepared to park on the street.

Sometimes it's the little things that elevate an experience. In this situation was waiting for me…read moreto return and taking my drink order, sharing a sandwich and they splitting it into separate plates without us asking. They have indoor seating and a very nice outdoor seating area, which was great on this beautiful California day. It was the overall experience that earned them the five stars.

For some classic bar food with a TexMex twist. My friends enjoy their extensive and often rotating…read morebeer selection. I'm not a beer person but I enjoyed the food! We ordered - Side of pozole verde: honestly in the future I might just get a big bowl of this. Warming, flavorful, hearty, but still bright from the tomatillos. Regular chicken soup can't stand a chance of this - San Diego Burrito: filet mignon, fires, guacamole in a wrap, what's not to love? At first the burrito looked pretty small but the steak and fries were heavy enough that it was the perfect size to the side of soup. I didn't try the beer cheese sauce but the poblano crema helped keep it most Logistics: - Indoor and outdoor seating - Limited strip mall parking in front - Vegetarian options (including cauliflower wings!)

We found a different type of restaurant than our usual and we are super happy with the choice…read more They have a grill, so the seafood is cooked perfectly charred and smoky. Sides were great and the service was friendly. Highly recommend and will come back. I ordered the fish and chips and it hit the spot.

Delivery. Grainy/crunchy batter that doesn't stick; no…read moreparticular flavor. Fish seemed to have no seasoning and not much flavor Shrimp were on the small side, but cooked ok. French fries were odd in texture and taste. Can't even describe them.

My go to place for brunch after a long hike. Truly this place is outstanding, I love their po boys…read moreand donuts. Portions are decent for the price and I always end up with a bit of leftovers for later. Don't skip on their drinks either, they have a fantastic bartender.

We went during a special one night only dinner collab where the team from their sister restaurant…read moreMentone (Aptos) came to Bywater, so it's hard to gauge the Bywater food itself. But I can say that this is a cute spot and the staff were very helpful and friendly, with fast and efficient service. I enjoyed their cocktails, especially the Industry Old Fashioned. Would come back again to try their regular food!

Omg my friend and I had lunch at King's Fish House yesterday and our server Colby was literally the…read moresweetest She was super attentive, helped me pick what to order because I'm indecisive lol, and everything was sooo good. Definitely ask for her if you go!!

I've been here several times for lunch, dinner, my dad's 90th birthday and I've always been…read moredelighted with the freshness and quality of the seafood and the desserts. Never had any chicken or meat here-- it's a fish house! It's a pretty nice take on the New England fish shack theme, better art and mounted fish aesthetic than most. The floating bar mounted on ropes is a nice touch. It's big but it's almost always fairly busy, so reservations are your friend. Service is always friendly, usually efficient, sometimes outstanding. I had a really long and fascinating conversation with a server once about how location affects the taste of different oysters. Learned a lot! Prices are not cheap, but it's not cheap getting good fresh seafood either, so there we are. Probably not the greatest for the planet either, but I don't think it's my rate of oyster consumption that's driving global climate change either. So yeah. Good fresh fish and seafood in a comfy, wood-forward space with good professional wait staff. I like it.