I wish I could rate the Market and Restaurant separately because it's a solid 5 stars for the market but the restaurant would be less. Chula Seafood is a high quality fish market and eatery. The specialty is the hand harpooned swordfish and they also offer line caught fish from San Diego that they catch themselves and bring back to Phoenix for us to enjoy. We shared two plates.....the Smoked Fish Plate ($25.00) and the Tuna Confit Sandwich ($15.00). The smoked fish plate seemed sort of small for $25.00 and all the fish on the plate was sort of dry. I also received a biscuit that looked like someone already took a bite out of it....(we really weren't happy with the smoked fish plate....we've had smoked fish plates from other restaurants that gave us moist delicious smoked fish) Maybe an opening hiccup???? The Tuna Confit Sandwich was good and was served on really great bread. My husband and me both believe that they forgot to add the gardiniera to the sandwich because all we had in the sandwich was greens, avocado, tuna, aioli and cucumber but at least it still was a tasty sandwich. The Moroccan Carrots were deeply charred with peppers, onions and raisins. We were the only ones that didn't get asked how things were... We did go back to purchase some Black Cod...I have to say the Black Cod came out amazing. I never had fish at home that came out that melt in your mouth amazing before. The Market is as good as it gets........The restaurant...any-Fin is possible... read more

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Very unique casual environment in ordering system but the food and service is upscale! I would definitely put this down on your list as fish worth catching! read more

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Worked here as a vendor and was treated to a free sandwich. I would've put my money in the register if they would've let me! This place is awesome it's very clean and well run staff are friendly and work hard. They hit the nail perfectly with this one it's flavor and style of being cooked is identical to San Diego style food. 10/10 would recommend. Don't let the price scare you either you're paying for a good and well sourced product. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Fried Crispy Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Whoever handles their Instagram account should get a raise because the pics they post are amazing! Those pictures are the reason I wanted to try this place. Sadly pictures can be deceiving. Pros: - The food is fresh. This place doesn't give you the typical quick service vibe. - Good amount of seating. I'm guessing this place can get crowded since there is a sign that tells you to order your food before grabbing a table. Cons: - $25 for one the smallest lobster rolls I've ever had (about the size of a standard hot dog). Plus the side of chips was a little bit of a joke (chips were about the size of nickels). They were baby sized and the portion was tiny. - Service is a little slow. We got here around 3pm and it took a while for our food to come out. I can't imagine what it looks like when it's busy. I'm not sure if I would come back here again or not. We shall see... read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Lobster roll with chips - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I love Chula Seafood, and was stoked to hear that they opened an Uptown Plaza location right by my work! I was even more stoked when I looked them up and saw a much bigger menu than their original Scottsdale location. My friends and I came for an early dinner on a Wednesday evening. We probably got there around 5:15 and there were shockingly very few people in there--which definitely worked in our benefit because we took forever to decide what we wanted, and the staff was more than happy to make recommendations and answer any questions we had. Immediately after we ordered, it seemed to get real poppin' real quick. I had the swordfish tacos with a side of the clam chowder, which were really great. I'm normally not a huge swordfish fan because it's pretty easy to mess up, but these swordfish steaks were cooked perfectly, and all of the flavors in the two (sizable!) tacos complimented each other very well. They were a tad spicier than I would've preferred, but so dang tasty. The clam chowder was good with a decent amount of clams, but nothing to write home about. That being said, I feel I have to admit that I'm a clam chowder snob and very particular about what I'm looking for in one. My chowder came with my meal, but I probably would've been a little irritated if I had paid for it as a side because I did feel that serving was on the small side. My friends had the Hawaiian poke bowl and the sashimi platter. They both loved what they had. I snuck a quick bite of the poke bowl, just to reaffirm that Chula does indeed have my favorite poke in the valley. Her one small complaint was that there were a number of mouth-fire inducing jalapeños hidden throughout. I didn't try any of the sashimi, but my friend assured me it was spectacular. The space is way bigger than their original location, with tons of light and tables. Their fresh fish bar is also much bigger with more offerings. My one small gripe was that I was sat facing out toward the parking lot and was kind of blinded as the sun started setting and reflecting off of the floor. But that's fine, I didn't need to see to shove tacos into my face. Don't expect a super cheap meal when you're coming here. Their dishes are definitely priced on the higher end. But it's also the freshest seafood in Arizona, no doubt about it. This won't be a regular stop for me because it is a little pricier, but there won't be any stopping me from returning to try every single menu item. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Swordfish tacos with a side of clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Has great quality seafood. I always get the poke bowl which comes with many different options in sides to load up on the bowl. The Spicy tuna is very good quality and never ceases to amaze me. Went for a 2 buck shuck and had a ton of delicious oysters with my girlfriend who absolutely loved them. Service was very fast and almost instantaneous after ordering at the front counter. Is a little small but has solid indoor and some outdoor seating but I prefer sitting inside because of weather. read more

Yum .....Everything ....... Yum! Especially the fresh shrimp cocktail and the chowder! ......... Recommended.

Chula Seafood has one of the freshest fish in AZ. This location has lot more choices on their menu. We settled on Korean poke with tuna and swordfish banmi. The poke was so fresh, it came with sushi rice and gochujang sauce for mixing in. It was delicious and enough of tuna was in it to get some in each bite. The banmi was little salty and the sauce overshadowed the swordfish. Otherwise, it was very satisfying. I will be back to try more dishes. Enjoy! Btw, lots of seating inside and out. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Swordfish Banh Mi Wednesday Only Special - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Love this place! We have been going to the Scottsdale location for many years. This happened to be close to our lunch time trip and it was just as good! Like the menu selections! read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Menu & Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My mind is absolutely blown by this restaurant. Or course, any sane person would be skeptical about fresh seafood in the middle of the desert. I'm glad I gave this place a try though! Their dishes are thoughtfully created, and absolutely delicious. Whatever you get, be it raw or prepared fish, or seafood, you can truly taste the quality. The fish tacos are amazing, as is the cali burrito and poke. The first time I visited, I tried the grilled oysters. They were phenomenal! I was never a real fan of oysters, but I now think that is because I never had quality oyster. The second time I returned, I ventured out more and tried the raw oysters, which also did not disappoint! I'm already thinking about the next time I can eat oysters here. Overall, I think everyone needs to try this place out. It is a bit on the pricier side, but you are honestly getting what you pay for! read more

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Hrm.. between 3-3.5 stars overall, but rounding down since they were on the pricier side and there wasn't anything I'd really want to come back for. Chula has 2-3 locations in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, and they had a variety of seafood dishes to choose from on their menu. We called in our order for pick up on a Monday around 1pm, and it was ready in about 15 minutes. We tried: -Fish + Chips (Served w/Coleslaw & Fries, 1pc/$10, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Qy3e56_DtTaR8FXCjuyY9w&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- the fish was really good. It was fried perfectly, and had a nice and crispy exterior with a flaky and flavorful interior. However, the fries and coleslaw were average, and the tartar sauce had way too much dill and a watery consistency. I would recommend their fish, but choose another side. -Chula Po' Boy (Cornmeal Fried Shrimp, Remoulade, Noble Baguette, $15 + Upgrade to Spam Mac Salad, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=COvXC5KZeJVZlocIXgUmqA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): The fried shrimp in the po'boy were fried well, and cooked perfectly. However, the baguette was already a little soggy by the time we ate it, and the remoulade sauce was bland. The spam mac salad was strange, and I didn't think the flavors worked well together. Skip! They do have a Daily Chef Features menu that has a Hot Fried Fish Sammy on Thursdays, and I would be interested in giving that a try. Both indoor and outdoor dining options are available. Parking was easy to find since this plaza has plenty of spots. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Fish + Chips (Served w/Coleslaw & Fries, 1pc/$10)- 4/5 stars - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Bought salmon and scallops that were "sushi grade". Used it the same evening. Scallops were fine but salmon was very fishy. 2 salmon filets and 8 scallops were over $40. Too expensive for such quality. Will never go back again. read more

It has been two years since I reviewed chula, so why the update? Somehow it had gotten even better. Still one of the best seafood places in town, Chula thrives due to creativity and fresh seafood. The staff and the place have expanded and it looks great and everybody is still very personable and friendly. There have been so many new dishes and specials it's not worth mentioning them all but it is absolutely worth trying them all! My latest obsession is the cioppino which is as tasty as it is hearty. Feeling simple? Fish and chips are on point. Want to try something exotic? They have daily specials which are rotated regularly including a spicy fish sandwich that was out of this world! How about grilled oysters? Oh yes, all in this little unassuming place which has grown in my heart and in its own space. Here's a tip for a beginner, try a five dollar plate of Kyle's candy or pastrami salmon, and whet your whistle with a seafood delight; made in house of course. From the east coast and missing your favorite lobster roll? No longer my friend. Chula has deservedly become a Phoenix legend. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - California burrito - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Sunday Lobster Grilled Cheese with fries - $25 My boyfriend was only able able to eat one half of the sandwich because it was max packed filled with lobster yumminess. I know it was a grilled cheese but it had ALOT of cheese. A normal person would have loved it. Don't get me wrong, it was still amazing and I would still recommend it. We ended up taking home the other half for later. The fries: the seasoning is very good, but alittle salty for my taste. The fries were not soggy, and were quite crispy. Very good. Hatch Chili Tuna Melt - $16 It comes with a side and I got the clam chowder. I usually don't get tuna melts but they had me at the hatch chili. It comes with a side of oil with some kind of spices that you could put on top of the sandwich. Overall, it was a good sandwich, very big! We took the other half home for later. The clam chowder has chunks of clam and was seasoned perfectly. I would definitely get it again. The inside of the restaurant is very clean, for those who care about social distancing, it is set up perfectly. Quick service, friendly staff, reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. You can tell the fish is fresh! I would recommend to those who are craving seafood. We will be back for sure! read more

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The clam chowder was amazing. Full of flavor and one of the best I've ever eaten. The service was great and the staff very friendly.

You guys! This place is so good ! One of THE many , thousand things I miss about not living on the PCH in California is fresh fish markets . Well, Chula Seafood is here in the valley , ( this is the Camelback location but there is a Scottsdale location too!), and feels a bit like home! It has walk up counter service ; flown in fresh seafood from San Diego daily fresh off their FV Chula that is in Pt. Loma, CA which specialized in swordfish and expanded it's great for us Arizonans ! The vibe is beach market ; like the ones I grew up going to in SF for fresh seafood, ( I mean , you have to zen in your head bc it's still hot and sandy here ! ) .. Bottles of wine are $20 or single servings .. they will let you cork and go .. .. but great other drinks and local brews too .. Daily specials using local ingredients and Noble Bread !! For example , my date for the evening had the Hatch Green Chile Tuna Melt .. All fresh , on the moment ingredients and so tasty! .. I went in holding to my clean diet .. BUT I saw clam chowder and crumbled ! I had this with a shrimp po boy , but I stood at the counter a good 8-10 minutes looking at what to have because it all looked so good ! I am still wanting a grilled swordfish even as I type this review .. guess what ? Chula has that and many more to choose from and they will cook on the spot and you choose your fresh sides. The clam chowder I chose was very SF to me minus the sourdough ! In other words , tasty!! The seafood burrito has won awards ! I'm glad Chula came over to Arizona like many Californian's have !! ( me being one of them !) .. Thanks for bringing your fresh seafood too! PS- You can also have fresh seafood delivered at home or they pack and go. Chula is a fun place with a laid back California vibe .. If you love seafood like me - Chula is your place! read more

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Quickest of all my reviews ...called in an order since I was shopping at Ajs in the same plaza - First time here -fish was delicious, one of the best. Staff was friendly and definitely will return. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Two fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Incredibly fresh seafood, expertly prepared and a laidback dining atmosphere! This place is always a must when I'm visiting phoenix. Usually seafood this good is brought to your table by a waiter in a tuxedo with a French accent.... read more

Pretty good seafood but the employees are rude and entitled. I ordered takeout and felt like I was walking on egg shells waiting for my order. read more

This was a two year wait and it was worth it! My husband and I split dishes so we could try different things. We've been here a couple of years and just finally made it to a Sunday Lobster roll special. The bread is home baked and the perfect blend of crusty and soft. The lobster roll. Omg. Huge chunks of whole lobster in a warm roll with Mayo and old bay style seasoning. The fries were tossed with more Old bay yummy dusting. I ordered a cup of clam chowder that was out of this world perfect with flavor! the California burrito had was spicy but just the right amount to enhance the flavor profile. We topped it off with basil mint tea which was refreshing with the right balance of sweet and tangy. BEST. SUNDAY EVER. read more

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OMG!!! I've been wanting to try this place for time! I'm so glad I finally went!! I got the sushi grade salmon filets and nearly died! I smoked them on my Traeger grill and they melted in my mouth! I also bought some dry scallops and I seared them on my grill and they were phenomenal!!!! They are pricey but so worth it!!! read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Outside view - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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So the Lobster Boil was outstanding! Delicious and very fun to prepare! Keep up the great job! read more

Stopped in today just by chance, it wasn't planned. We hadn't seen the expansion of the dining room and bar. It was beautiful. We had some drinks. We ordered some grilled oysters. MAN! Those grilled oysters were freaking delicious! The sauce was to die for! I could skip the bread and put that sauce on everything! We had some shrimp cocktail to take home. The cocktail sauce was dynamite and the Rocky Point shrimp was so fresh and poached perfectly. So I'm saving the best for last... Service. Matthew. Thank you good sir. You made us feel welcome. You were helpful and knowledgeable on all things Chula. You gave us great cocktails and we were super happy with our visit today! Great job Chula!! We haven't been regular customers (only due to our work load) but we will definitely find time to stop in on a regular basis after our wonderful experience today!! read more

One of our favorite things we have found in PHX since moving here is Chula Seafood. Today's experience will not stop us from continuing to go and keep trying new menu items. It takes us about 40 minutes to drive to the Uptown Chula, and today we were psyched about the Sunday Chef's special, the Lobster Tacos. It is pricey for sure, $30 for 3 tacos However we were stoked anyway. The first bite or 2 was really interesting and complex, unlike anything I have ever had. The 3rd bite was when the salt kicked in, and it was like a salt lick. Way, way too salty. Like unbelievable. We will be back however, we love their seafood and commitment to sustainable fishing! read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Sunday (ONLY) Special Lobster Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Following advice from a friend, I tried Chula Seafood for an afternoon poke bowl. While the priciness may keep you away - GO. The freshness of the salmon absolutely warranted the cost. The freshness of produce was just as good. I had the Hawaiian bowl and the pineapple was the perfect sweetness. I didn't add or subtract any of the normal order ingredients. The regular size was perfect for me, but my friend got a large and there was for sure more of everything in his bowl. Super yummy. Will definitely return. read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Hawaiian Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Location is ideal. Ingredients always taste fresh. Love the fish tacos. We are always in and out which is nice when you want a great meal but not hours at a table. Parking can be rough sometimes but always find a spot. Indoor/outdoor seating. Never too loud. Service is always top notch. read more

They have the so-call happy hours: I ordered the $12 Cha Siu Salmon slider(rock hard old, dry salmon like jerky), 3x $4 grilled oysters, $12 calamari slider (tasteless), and a $27 gumbo soup. $6 shrimp taco. The only thing that was remotely good was the gumbo soup. Everything else was a joke for that price that I paid. It's almost they gave up. I doubt everything else was good. I will never go back again. It's a place for people who never been to any better seafood establishment. Oh they also serve $30 lobster roll, but I doubt it will be any thing as good as the Angie's Lobster roll which is only $9.99 that comes with drink and fries. read more

Delicious, fast, fresh! Ordered a poke bowl, grilled fish tacos, shrimp tacos, tostada, and raw and grilled oysters. Great customer service as well! Patio and full bar are a big plus. read more

Great vibe half inside half outside patio + the California burrito is amazing, needs a side of crema because it does have a kick! Service is laid back. Def recommend read more

Great food, community family atmosphere. We bought the family grilled salmon with two sides. Our sides were a Caesar salad and clam chowder. Everything was fresh and tasted great. Very healthy meal. Service with a smile and efficiency. Price was worth the outside seating in comfort and food. Great place for lunch or casual dinner. I highly recommend. read more

We have visited this location many times. Want fresh seafood? No frou frou stuff? Well-priced? Good drinks? This is your place! We love sitting at the bar. Service is good but not loitering around. We forget to come here when we are craving fresh oysters but everyone should! read more

Great oysters and the hatch chile tuna melt was delicious. Got the kale salad as my side and I was surprised that it was so good, I ate it all! read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Kale salad, Hatch Green Chile Tuna Melt - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great food! Simple and relax establishment. Enjoyed the fish and chips, fish taco and poke. And clam chowder was very good, not salty and had plenty of clams! Jamaica punch needs some getting used to. Would be happy to try the other seafood dishes in the menu! read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - Definitely fresh! Great meal choices at Chula! - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was so excited to get Chula's... I was looking forward to it for weeks...months maybe! I finally went with the husband and we got fish and chips, clam chowder, and grilled oysters. I think maybe I ordered wrong.... The oysters weren't bad, but maybe just not what I was expecting? I was hoping for New Orleans style grilled oysters with tons of garlic....these had a different kind of sauce....not bad...but not amazing. The chowder was good, but again, didn't blow my mind. The fish and chips were the best thing we had. I definitely want to go back and try some other items. Their fresh seafood case looked amazing! read more

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On a not so busy Thursday night it literally took over thirty minutes to get our food. Maybe it was because I did not feel compelled to add the 20% expected tip to a to go order simply because the attendant turned the ipad around. Been coming here since they opened fairly regularly. The food is still good although not as compelling as it used to be. read more

It's always a surprise to find fresh seafood in the desert. I love the images the restaurant has on the walls of the cool waters of their fishing boat. I would like to see more water or fishing photos on the walls to bring me to that place of the open waters despite the triple -digit heat outside the doors of the restaurant in the desert . The spiked limeade drink was delicious. The battered fish from the fish and chips was too oily and needed more flavor, perhaps some more salt and a higher oil temperature during cooking to avoid that soaked-in-oil presentation. I will return to see how many improvements to the frying of food have been made. read more

I know this place has great reviews... But I found it to be excessively expensive (considering what we received). I ordered fish and chips. Sold in 1, 2, or 3pc portions. My pieces were pretty small (about the size of a business card)... And the breading was greasy and soggy. I got french fry crumbs as a side. Half the fries were pieces smaller than your thumbnail. Lunch for two with one beer was $50. Oy Vey. read more

Usually I love the food, but today was a bit of a let down... Hoping it's just a staffing issue or figuring out a new recipe, but have to share my disappointment from today. Ordered the Saturday special, Calamari Po' Boy ($22 I think). Huge and had promise but overly salted in the breading, too big to pick up and waaay overpriced to be considered a "po' boy". Additionally while still tasty, the chowder was easily 25% more bacon than clams today... what happened? This used to be the best in the valley but today's tasted like it should be served with toast and eggs at breakfast. There were only 8 other people in the place but it took 30 min to get my sandwich and the fries were cold! I'd usually ask for the kitchen to address the issues, but as I had already waited so long, I didn't want to wait any longer. I sat in the bar and unfortunately the bartender couldn't tell me anything about the extra anjeo tequila on the top shelf either... except "it's from Jalisco and its $40". Charming. Hoping y'all work out the kinks... read more

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I rarely give 5 stars but this place was amazing! From the time I called in my order to going in and picking it up service was on point! I heard about this place from a page on Facebook. Everyone kept talking about the tuna and green Chile sandwich so I said what the heck I'll go. First of all I have never seen a more organized and clean restaurant. The staff greeted me and made me feel welcomed! I didn't realize that you could get fresh seafood here to take home and cook. The sandwich had such great flavor but wasn't heavy and the tuna was so fresh! I was worried the bread was going to be soggy since it was a tuna melt but it wasn't. The bread was thick and again great flavor. I am definitely going back to explore more of this menu and the drinks! read more

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I had very high hopes coming to Chula. For the most part, Bluewater Grill has historically been my seafood restaurant. I don't think after my first visit to Chula that BWG will get knocked off that pedestal. I had the NB scallops with chipotle butter. The scallops were a little small, over cooked (too chewy) and over saturated with a cold oil. There were also only 4 scallops. I feel like that's a little bit of a let down. 5 is pretty typical. All of the flavors were there and the chipotle butter was delightful. It was a shame however that it came cold. Clam chowder was delicious. The bacon added good texture and flavoring. Some of the fries I had were undercooked - a little firm. Atmosphere was great. Vibrant. Clean. Good location. Counter help was pleasant. All in all, a little pricey for middle of the road food delivery. I'll come back and try a sandwich next time. Hard to mess up and lighter on the wallet read more

Chula Seafood Uptown - New Bedford Scallops with 2 Sides - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona