A local favorite in Soledad, Mariscos Puerto Angel puts out quality food, both standard Mexican…read morefare and seafood, at reasonable prices and full portions. I've had several of the shrimp dishes and all have been wonderful and cooked to perfection. Customers are always greeted promptly with complementary chips and salsa which is a great way to start a Saturday evenings are my usual time coming off volunteer work at a nearby National Park. The Saturday server is usually Norma and she always has a good attitude and smile and gets everything accomplished quickly and efficiently. Her ability to manage everything out front and staying in tune with all the customers is truly amazing. A worthy stop in Soledad.

I walked in and ordered an order of fish tacos to go. I liked that the fish was grilled. I wish I…read morecould have tried some of their other things, but that was very tasty. I got the beans on the side and it was a bit on the salty side. The person who works behind the counter was very nice and was helpful with all questions I asked. My food was quick and fresh and it the spot after hiking in Pinnacles.

Having Monterey Aquarium season passes means we find ourselves down in Monterey every couple of…read moreweeks because my son absolutely loves the aquarium. And somewhere along the way, Phil's has become part of the tradition. The first few times we came down, we were on a mission to find the best cioppino. We tried multiple places that all made their own claims to the title, but after our very unofficial family taste test, Phil's was the clear winner. Their cioppino is what keeps us coming back -- rich, comforting, loaded with seafood, and exactly what I want after a day on the coast. We also tried the sea bass fish and chips, which were excellent. The fish was buttery and flaky inside with a nice crisp exterior, and the portion was generous with four good-sized pieces of fish. At this point, a Monterey Aquarium trip almost feels incomplete without a stop at Phil's. We may come down for the fish at the aquarium, but we stay for the fish at Phil's.

This is a review on the cod fish and chips. The order was huge. However, the fish had an extreme…read morefishy taste and the breading was thick and kind of doughy. The tartar sauce was pretty much flavorless. The staff is adequate and the restaurant is unique. I would come back but pass on the fish and chips.

The restaurants exterior isn't the nicest. The exterior colors are bright and tacky. However,…read moreyou'll be glad you stopped once you try their food. We ordered one chicken enchilada plate and 2 chilaquiles plates. One chilaquiles plate was with green sauce and another with red sauce. All our entrees tasted very authentic and homemade. Neither of the rice or beans tasted canned or pre-made. The food had great flavor! We also ordered their agua fresca of the day which was pineapple. It was the cherry on top to a satisfying visit. It tasted very fresh without added sugar. Just natural fruit flavors. I highly recommend checking out this place if you're passing through Soledad.

Me and my wife ordered tacos de asada, governador, shrimp, marlin, and an order of aguachiles and…read moreit was all delicious! The micheladas were good as well.

This is a family owned restaurant. Family members are fishermen & bring in fresh fish every day…read more The glassed in porch is just like sitting out on the deck with unobstructed views of the ocean. Even on a cold day the porch is heated. My wife & my favorite dish is a Caesar Salad with your choice of fish on top. I ask for my filet to be blackened. Wine is moderately priced with a generous pour. At the top of our favorite restaurants in the Monterey Bay area.

YES, YES, AND YES! Sea Harvest hooked us! I'm so pleased with what we found here! I have been…read morelooking for local caught fish, and this is fresh fish at a reasonable price. My daughter treated my mom and me for our birthday week, and my goodness--the combo fish tacos were fantastic and meaty! YUM, yum, yum! With tables out over the water, we could see otters playing while we enjoyed our meal. Save a little on the bill since it's walk-up and order and the busboys were super friendly and helpful with clearing tables, refreshing condiments, etc.

Awesome food . Good people. Went back the next day and just…read moreas great. I highly recommend this place.

This is one place you really want to visit Food is excellent…read more They always make you feel like you're part of the family and welcome when you arrive Professional cuisine service at the highest level Thank you for the wonderful experience you always give myself and my family, can't wait to come back Eliezer.

Food - top notch Service - excellent…read more Ambiance - nice can get a bit noisy Have become regulars

Ugh. Another 5 star review. I have been putting off coming to this place to avoid another abysmal…read moredisappointment. I was pleasantly surprised at the fish and chips I ordered, beautifully flavored batter and wonderful crunch. Fresh juicy fish and batter covered French fries. Superb. The cocktail sauce is clearly made in house and it is an explosion of flavor. Well done, Catch 25. Also, the workers were attentive and caring.

Had dinner here today for the first time and it was amazing! This is the oyster appetizer- comes…read morewith 6 huge pieces and lemons and some cocktail sauce, you can ask for some hot sauce also! Moscato wine was delicious and sweet. For the main plate I got the Prawn Pasta and it was so delicious, homemade noodles with scallions, tomatoes, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and 6 huge shrimp and some white sauce! By far the best pasta I have had. My fiancé even said it was the best he has had also. He got the ribeye steak and it needed more seasoning or salt but it was still good! Portion sizes were pretty good for the price. Grabbed their crème brûlée for desert and it was also delicious, sugar wasn't too burnt or too crunchy. The cream was soft, and semisweet - definitely not overpowering. I would 100% come here again! Not from the area but will absolutely be on our list to come again. Staff was incredibly kind and friendly, we loved our server and was funny! The hostess was also very kind and welcoming. A little small and crowded but vibes were great! Place, service, and food 10/10!

It was a Monday night in late September, not connected to any big event or holiday, and this place…read morewas PACKED the entire time we were there. That alone says something! We arrived at 6:30 without reservations and were greeted by the absolute friendliest host/do-everything young woman. Waited about 20mins then were brought inside to our table. What a quaint, intimate restaurant, filled to the brim with patrons! First off, the service was excellent. Friendly, accommodating, and never once made us feel rushed despite how busy they were. Our server was so upbeat, took great care of us, and checked in just enough. The pacing of our entire meal was perfect. Five stars for service alone. Cheers! Loved the champagne! Complimentary bread was brought over, and it was fresh, soft and good. But then I noticed a nearby table had been brought a plate of "something" to go with their bread. I made the QUIETEST comment to my husband wondering what it was, and next thing I know, our server says with a smile, "I'll take care of you!" Apparently he either heard me or saw me looking because suddenly we had this delicious dipping plate with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pesto and Parmesan. I'm embarrassed to say that plate was wiped clean before our meal even arrived. Those little IYKYK moments are the best, and I'm glad I happened to be sitting near someone who knew! I read another review that said, "Once you're in, you're family," and after our experience, I completely understand what they meant. Hubby ordered the famous smoked oysters and was in absolute heaven. They were bigger than any he's ever had at a restaurant and cooked so perfectly that he declared he now has to learn their technique because his have never turned out that well. I watched him enjoy all six, one by one, slurping up the sauce and drizzled lemon until there was nothing left. I ordered the grilled sole, and it was definitely enough to share. Two massive filets, lightly breaded, perfectly cooked and covered in a light, delicious lemon-caper sauce. I thought the seasoning was exactly what it needed to be. Nothing overpowered the flavor of the fish. Simple, straightforward and really well done. Hubby had the clam pasta, and then we discovered it was HOUSEMADE pasta! At this point, it almost felt like they were showing off. Why is a seafood restaurant bothering to make its pasta from scratch? Apparently because THEY CAN. There were so many clams, the sauce was perfectly seasoned, and there was plenty of everything. He could barely finish it but managed to enjoy every last bite. The food absolutely sealed the deal on a five-star experience. Great food, wonderful service, a cozy atmosphere and those little touches that make you understand why this place was packed on an ordinary Monday night. Easy five stars from us!

A fabulous experience from the host booth, to the servers and finally, the delicious food…read more Our waiter was super helpful answering all of our questions. Calamari starter as well as the clams on the half shell were perfect. Baskets of sourdough rolls were also very popular. We never felt rushed. A great dinner for our party of six!

This was by far the biggest disappointment of our trip. Did I buy into the hype of getting in line…read moreearly and waiting it out for a table? Yep! Did I laugh out loud when I heard their out going phone message, yes, yes I did! We were two doors down staying at the Sand Pebbles Inn. On a Friday night we arrived about 5:30 p.m. No line. We brought a bottle of wine and sat near the fire pit and talked to a few folks while waiting for our table. They said come back at 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Predictably we powered though our one bottle of chardonnay. I took a stroll back to the hotel to grab another. By the time I got back my wife had already been seated. It was about 6:15 p.m. So much for the high demand and long wait. She got sat towards the back at a little two top table nowhere near the front with the ocean view. Meh. Okay let's do this. We put in an order of the Clams Casino to start, clam chowder, and we were going to split the large order of Cioppino. This is no knock on the restaurant but we were seated next to a couple that really liked each other. I mean a lot. Luckily my wife had her back to them. I tried not to watch but they were going at it pretty hard for being in a well lit crowded restaurant. Good for them? Ahh, to be 30 again. Sourdough bread was really sour. I don't think I've ever thought twice about bread being served at a restaurant until now. Clams Casino comes out and it's not looking so good. We know what this dish is and supposed to be. This was a bad version to say the least. There was little to no breadcrumbs. Just some clams on the half shell swimming in butter and garlic with a slice of bacon on top. A poor excuse for this dish. Only $27.50! I suggest they try Brophy Brothers Garlic Baked Clams. About a million times better and about $10.00 less. Then came the clam chowder. I've had clam chowder high and low and this was some of the worse I've ever had. First off it's kinda translucent and appears to be thickened with cornstarch or maybe xanthan gum. All I can tell you is it's gooey, not creamy, short on clams, and tastes of over powering black pepper. We also discovered an unexpected ingredient, spinach. This confused both of us to no end. So at this point my wife says she's had enough of this and tells the waitress to cancel the Cioppino, and bring us the check. She says back, it's too late for that. My wife isn't taking no for an answer and stands her ground. Where am I this whole time? I'm hiding behind my glass of wine wishing we were some where else. They brought the check without incident and we left. What a train wreck that was.

Food is always served hot off the stove and prepared as soon as you order. If they're busy you may…read morehave to wait for your food. But it's worth the short wait. Maybe ten minutes. Drinks are either bottles or cans. Soda, beer, water, juice, you choose. They have karaoke in the evenings on the weekends which usually draws a fun crowd. The kitchen is open for orders too. They have plenty of tables and chairs as the restaurant is huge. The employees are always pleasant and ready to prepare your food. They take phone orders if you're short for time. I suggest you call twenty/thirty minutes ahead of picking up your order. They also have a restaurant with same name and menu in Soledad.

3 of us ended up here on a Tuesday at lunchtime because Taqueria Pacheco was closed for no apparent…read morereason. There was one guy eating by himself and one worker. She was very friendly, but not very communicative. We asked for a menu and were told to look at the wall where there were some photos and lists of dishes, but no prices. We were just trying to get some burritos to take on the highway, so we each ordered what we wanted. Then she went in the back, washed her hands, and made the burritos. The burritos were good and the salsa provided was decent. The inside of the place is dingy and uninviting and not even pleasant for just waiting for takeout food. Having just one person working made it slow even though we were the only customers.

Phenomenal food takes me back to my moms cooking!!!! Great…read morepersonnel very accommodating and extremely friendly like I was visiting an old friend!!!! It has the feeling of going to grandmas house but that just adds to the greatness of this place!!! Music is low enough that you don't have to yell and other patrons are also keeping it low it's a very enjoyable place to dine!!! I would love to post pictures but we cleaned our plates! We will surely return and post pics then!!!!!!

On a porch for lunch! Cocuyo's Restaurant in Soledad is an outstanding Mexican restaurant in the…read moreSalinas Valley (Soledad). Passing through on our way for a Cal Poly visit, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The chicken and shrimp tacos were outstanding--but the real star? The homemade corn tortillas. Fresh, warm, and full of flavor, they took everything to another level. It's a small spot, with big taste. Friendly, relaxed outdoor seating, and exactly the kind of authentic stop you hope to find on the road.