I hardly ever go to fish & chips shops because frankly I don't like to encourage myself to eat deep-fried foods. Unless it's chicken or tempura or tater tots or Oreos. OK, maybe I don't have such strict nutritional boundaries. Regardless, I was taking a little staycation drive to Pacifica and really never walked in what amounts to be their downtown. There I most definitely found an old-fashioned fish & chips shop. Opened in 1969, it offers full-tilt British decor down to the red phone booth doubling as the restroom door in a relatively small space. The server was a Brit with a warm personality and conscientious manner, and the menu provided the usual selection of fish, chicken and seafood with the chips. Feeling self-indulgent, I went for the $19.90 Combination Fish & Chicken & Chips (photo: https://yelp.to/7SpcsxvJZf). It was quite a feast in a plastic red basket with a large cod filet accompanied by three chicken strips atop quite a pile of fries. Tartar sauce included. She provided a little barrel of condiments including ketchup, vinegar, and British brown sauce. Too much for me so I took half of it home. FOOD - 4 stars...quite a nosh...hope you're starving, mate AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like being in Brighton on a nippy morning SERVICE - 5 stars...she was truly the British goodwill ambassador TOTAL - 4 stars...scrummy, mate! RELATED - Exploring the Pacific side of the peninsula? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/3aiDR9l read more

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The french fries were tasty the fish was crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. The service is great too . The restaurant is clean and it was alive with people. This is a great place since its not easy to find fish and chips anymore. This is worth the travel from San Francisco. read more

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Love love love . Well worth the drive across the bay for a lunch by the ocean. Their fish and chips hasn't failed us yet

DISCRIMINATORY I ordered food and beers over $120 worth, i asked to eat inside or even outside on their one table. They said they could pack it to go but there was 3 table opens WHILE WE WAITED and they server that i TIPPED said i could not eat the food at the restaurant. Got the food 50 minutes before they closed, the server told us to leave while we had 3 draft beers half full and said RULES ARE RULES. trashy business, san francisco doesn't need businesses that discriminate against minorities, this is OUR city. read more

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Great food. Excellent service. Small restaurant / pub. Has cold draft beer and big fish and chips. Friendly owners. Totally different from what I've tasted before. Has a great seasoning and crispy crunch to it. 5 stars. 10 out of 10 for sure. Right next to the beach of Pacifica. read more

Camelot Fish & Chips - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

Absolutely stunning after my whole life still. Hand cut chips yum. Fish is thick and flakey. Tartar sauce is so delicious and I hate tartar sauce. But I'll eat this one. Put Vinegar and salt and ketchup and lemon on every dip. read more

Camelot Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

This is a small fish & chips restaurant. Because of the Labor Day holiday the restaurant was full house. We were planning to eat at the restaurant but there was no table so we decided to have it to go. This restaurant been around long time. Fish was so crispy and portion was big even though it costs $19.90 for 2 pieces of fishes and French Fries. Totally recommended. read more

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I been here a number of times over the years. It's been a while but the food was always just delicious. I love the zucchini, shrimp and fries. I have also had the fish and fried mushrooms are super good too! I think it's a must try when it comes to fish and chips! Fresh fried food and a neighborhood staple. Please never change bc I love it love it love it. Not much seating but if you can grab a table sit and enjoy a drink and meal, they are rustic and old school which I adore. read more

Having studied in England for my undergraduate, I tasted many fish and chip , both local and tourist version, I can say this pub serve local version ! Really authentic ! read more

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The best spot for a pint and fish and chips in the immediate area for sure. Small and cozy with good selection of beers and cider. Folks are nice and friendly and service is quick. read more

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One of the best fish and chips I've had in a long time. The fish batter was crispy, fresh & delicious. The fries were a simple cut but it hit. Simple and classic. The ambiance of the restaurant felt like you were in the UK, small location, it works. The staff were nice and very helpful with questions for being there my first time. Looking forward to come back read more

Camelot Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

Great fish and chips. Place is a hole in the wall with probably 8 tables and 4 bar seats. Place was full on a Friday afternoon, so I sat at the bar. They do a lively amount of togo orders, so the staff is busy and always moving quickly, yet they do an excellent job taking orders and making the food in a reasonable amount of time. I'm not in Pacifica very often, but I will definitely eat here when I am. read more

I was in Pacifica doing hair for a wedding and was looking for a snack. I just yelped what's in the area and this placed popped up and decided to give it a try! Sooooo glad I did, the fish was so crispy and juicy! I love there white sauce that comes with it. I also got the fried mushrooms and they were pretty tasty as well. I will definitely be coming back for the fish!!! read more

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Hi am a true Englishman lived in the states for 30 years now and just moved to San Francisco and found this little gem of a restaurant for the best English fish and chips I have eaten in a very long time the service was great and the beer English again a very good Boddingtons beer to wash it all down go early as it small with a big heart read more

Little cute gems of Pacifica. Love their half and half with fish and oysters! Very limited seatings so will only get seats when all parties are there. read more

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Camelot Fish & Chips never fail us! From ordering to filling our order correctly and most importantly the taste! Their crew is very nice and professional and their restaurant is always clean. I can't give them the stars I would like to because it doesn't give me the option of 10+ stars! read more

The best fish and chips I have ever had!!! Fish is perfect. Seafood is amazing and always friendly staff. Great pub like feeling and amazing selection of beers on tap!! Must stop place in Pacifica! read more

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Love this place, the fish and chips are just the best. I have eaten fish and chips in London and Seattle and this place by far is the best. The fish is cooked to perfection, not soggy, just right. Karen the owner is 2nd generation, she learned the recipe well. Want fish and chips, this is the place to go. read more

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Fish & Chips this tasty must surely be illegal... Come have a slice of Great Britain and food so yummy you may wish we were still a colony of the Empire! The fish is so terrifically fresh and crispy that it's just to die for (I mean, the fish did after all). I honestly have never tasted better fish & chips in my life. Thicc cut fries too make sure you aren't on a diet ;D Lot's of sauce options, cute little quirky British decor, and it's close to the ocean...really, what's not to love here? read more

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Great fish and chips, great friendly service. My British husband really liked it, so we know it's good. :) Well, and I've had a lot of good (and not as good) fish and chips in England, too, and I thought this was very nice. I think we had pints of Smithwick's. Cozy place, nice service. read more

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Making my pilgrimage to Camelot for Fisk and chips and a deep fried Mars bar. The pub is small but w/a British vibe including the old Guinness posters on the ceiling. This bust I tried the root beer on tap that was excellent read more

FOOD - 5/5 The fish filet is heavenly and filling and just so good. Ambiance - 5/5 Growing up in UK this place gave me london vibes Staff - 3/5 I mean it wasn't the friendliest staff with smiles and cheers and banter. It had a sleepy vibe. That's where I gave it 3/5 stars bc it wasn't the vibe people make it a vibe. The staff could improve this. read more

You can definitely taste the love and quality in the food here. Amazing batter on the fish! The fish is a perfect texture. The condiments on the table are perfect. The jalapeño poppers... incredible. The fried mushrooms... perfect. The service was kind and efficient.. brought a to-go box and bag to my table before asking... on point. The pub atmosphere is lots of fun. Definitely a gem of a restaurant. Looking forward to my next return. read more

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The fish is incredible. We shared a 3 piece fish and chips and loved the flavor as well as the impressive size of the fish portion.

Good flavor, fresh fish, great portion. This place tastes authentic. The texture of the fish is perfect. Good batter. No complaints. Honestly best in the Bay Area. Or one of the best. Will come back. read more

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Amazing fish and chips. I have not been here since I was a kid and stopped by for lunch. More expensive but the portions are very big...I could have easily shared the 2 piece fish and chips with another person. Super quick and friendly service. Nice room to enjoy the food in. I wish I had time to stay for another pint. read more

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Great onion rings and chips but I didn't care much for the breading on the fish. The fish was thicccccc tho so that's a plus. Will be coming back to try the shrimp and scallops! Also fast and friendly service. Nice little spot. read more

Fish & Chips are my favorite food to get whenever we go out to the coast! This time, we were out in Pacifica for my daughter's swim meet, and I took to yelp/google to fnd a place nearby - this did not disappoint! The fish was delicious - perfectly crispy, and not too greasy. The takeout actually also traveled well down the road 10 minutes for my husband. My only complaint is that there were just too many fries to eat lol - but not a bad problem! :) My younger daughter and I hung out at the restaurant to eat and had a great time - nice and quiet, and warm. :) read more

It's a cool little recreation of an English pub, not that I have first hand knowledge of that, but Pacifica has their long-standing spots. And this place is deco'ed and pinted for authenticity. So, this is not a 'bad' 3 rating. It's a 'It's fine. And I'd go back.' If you've got a Jones for fish n' chips, don't think you'll be disappointed. But I mean, it's all deep fried. And it's all frozen seafood. Adjust your expectations. read more

One of my best friends took me here. I didn't even know there was a fish and chips place in Pacifica! The food was delicious! The fries were crispy. The chips were definitely crispy and fresh. The restaurant was small but very homey. The staff knew almost everyone that walked in. Services fast and the food was hot. read more

Fish and chips at Camelot Fish and Chips. Fish was tasty and good. Chips were a little soggy, but not bad. Overall satisfying and delicious. No worthy beer available. Just some Stella. Nothing else available on tap or in containers this visit. Always great to head down the block for a great sunset on the bluff above the beach. read more

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Love this place! The service is always great and makes you feel like part of the family. The food is the closest to what I find in London. Walking in feels like I have been transported to England. Its a must when I'm in the area! read more

THE BEST British style fish and chips we've had in the US. Around since 1969, they are a Bay Area institution that is always highly recommended by my British, Scottish, and Irish friends when I ask if they've had any fish and chips locally close to what's made at home. The fry batter is airy and crunchy and you won't feel groggy from too much oil after you eat here. The fish was great and we loved the horseradish addition in the cocktail sauce served with the fried shrimp. Normally we try to remove starch from potatoes before frying but these chips seem to retain if not amplify the starchiness. These are what proper British chips should taste like and our entire basket was totally empty by the time we were done. We were married in Scotland and I'll seek out the rare deep fried "moz baz" (mars bars) just like all the local chippers adverts in Edinburgh. They have them here though it's so opulent and sweet I would definitely share it or brush your teeth soon after. They have beers on tap, I went for the Camelot branded beer specially brewed for them and it was a good light pairing for lunch. There are only 6 tables inside and it gets busy, if you don't want to wait too long you can order takeout and walk to the nearby beach to eat it. read more

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Cozy little place by the ocean, perfect to wander into on cold days, which are just about every day in Pacifica. It's very charmingly old-school with wooden panels, tables and chairs. Plenty of UK decor to enjoy in this cute dimly lit place. Service is also very prompt and friendly. But of course the main reason you go: FISH AND CHIPS. They're perfect here. Breading, crispness, freshness, everything. Served with tartar sauce and malt vinegar = heavenly joyous comfort food. The clam strips and fried mushrooms are also just as impressive. But before you dig in, take caution that the food comes out piping hot and stays hot for a while! So take your time to enjoy a few sips of Boddington's first ;) Wish they had it on tap, just just knocked a star for that. Otherwise, definitely will go again! read more

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The fish was crunchy and not greasy. The fries were soggy but that was probably because the fish were right on top of them. Overall, the price was reasonable for the size of the pieces of fish. Would come back again especially because parking is plenty and convenient. read more

Camelot Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

Really enjoy their food, but they've made it so difficult to order without going in, it makes you think twice. You can't call in a pick up order, they won't accept it. Then you go online and you have to fill in a page of details, and no other way to pay except by CC. There should be a place to check cash. And they're not partnered with any delivery services. read more

We've been wanting to come here- like -forever!!!! Driving from the East Bay heading to Brisbane for an appointment, we made the trip a little further west to the ocean for lunch at Camelot. We arrived at a perfect time -around 1:30p -on a Wednesday and there were 2 nice tables available for our selection, but patrons started to overflow while we ate our meal. The pub is small, quaint and clean. There is no apparent grease/fish odor and the menu is simple to understand. Prices are fair for the quality and quantity of food you receive. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The fish and chips are fresh and clearly cooked to order. The fish - is some of the largest pieces of true cod I've seen around the Bay Area and the fish was breaded and fried to English-style pub perfection. The chips - not fries - we also cut and fried to English-style pub perfection. My sampler came with chicken also and OMG, it didn't disappoint - breaded and fried to perfection. There was a plethora of condiments brought to the table table - tartar sauce, ranch dressing, cocktail sauce, bbq sauce, malt vinegar and fine sea salt. Forewarning, 3 pieces of fish is a lot of fish b/c the pieces are quite generous. We have PLENTY left overs that will heat up very well in the air fryer. It's been 3 hours post meal, and so far -no acid reflux indigestion, funny-tummy or headache! For my personal health goals and reasons, Camelot is not a place where I intend to visit often. However, I will highly recommend this pub to visiting family and friends for authentic pub fish, chicken and chips. This is a neighborhood, sea community and family staple. I'm so happy they are still in business and serving up some very tasty English pub style fish and chips. All the very best for continued success for generations to come! read more

This statement won't make any sense whatsoever but this is one of those instances when 'I wish you all could taste the photos I posted of the food we ate here.' It was just such a pleasant experience from start to finish. I have to admit I was a bit stressed when my husband and I first walked in because our 2 yr old was a bit cranky. Secondly, they only had a small table fit for 2 people. Please note that this is a small hole-in-the-wall establishment not suited for group dining but we snapped up the bistro table anyway. The hostess was SO sweet and SO understanding! She knew immediately to let us know they can't accommodate us with a high chair because the restaurant is so small but as soon as a bigger table was available she would seat us there .... AND SHE DID. Such hospitable service!!! 5 stars already and we hadn't even ordered yet at this point. We ordered the fish and chips combo with breaded shrimp. It was served within 10 mins! Hot and fresh! And I can't even say enough about that crispy texture. I've had plenty of fish and chips in this lifetime but it was nice that this wasn't greasy. It was almost 'buttery'. The breaded shrimp was equally as satisfying as far as crispiness and flavor. The fish was definitely the star of the show. Overall, a great place to have lunch and a beer. It's just steps from the beach if you want to take your meal to someplace more scenic. It's affordable, flavorful and you're greeted with great service. Check them out! read more

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Camelot has been our go-to place for fish and chips since we moved to Pacifica many years ago. Sometimes we will dine-in, most other times, we order for pick-up and eat at home or in our car by Rockaway Beach while watching the waves crash. We even joined in there 2019 50th anniversary celebration pre-Covid. Their fish and chips and shrimp and chips are the consistent items we order. You could have salt, vinegar or both added to your seafood. Takeout orders may be placed online for pick-up. You'll receive a text when your order is ready. Dine-in is now available too. Parking around the area is sometimes difficult on the weekends, but you can park in the Manor Plaza lot across the street. Our most recent trip here was today after a dentist appointment. The fish was a little over-cooked and the batter was hard in some places. Camelot still gets five stars in my book because this was the only miss out of all the times we've frequented this place. read more

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If you are in Pacifica and just want good fish n chips this is the place. Very enjoyable and exactly what you are getting. Delicious