I want to shout Cook's Seafood out for being one of the best restaurants in Pleasanton. The seafood is fresh and delicious. The portions are great. It's my go to when I'm hungry and want something cooked fresh. The customer service is phenomenal. I always feel welcomed and appreciated. The restaurant is always clean with great seating. I recommend everything on the menu because I haven't had a bad meal yet. Thanks Cooks!! read more

Finally a decent fish and chips restaurant near San Ramon. Waited years for this place to open. I wouldn't go way out of my way to eat here but the prawn and chips and the fish tacos are definitely the winners. Get some extra tartar and cocktail sauce and it is a great meal. It isn't much of a true fish market and I can't say the lobster roll is better than Cousins food truck, but if you go here, definitely grab some prawn or fish and chips and get a taco and it is a perfect seafood combo. You won't be disappointed. read more

Their fish and chips are really good. I chose cod for my fish and they were nice sized portions. Fish was firm but moist, batter was crispy, and the fries on the side were really good. They are thick cut, crunchy on the outside and soft potato on the inside. I ate way more I usually do because they were so good. I've also had their cioppino and crab pasta. They give good portions of seafood. I definitely recommend their fish and chips. There is plenty of space and seating inside. More of a diner feel than a seafood restaurant. You order at the counter and food is brought to you. Service was nice. read more

This place is ok. The guy at the counter was friendly. Not over friendly. They have a menu with a lot of selections. Open space with about 10 tables. A real nautical ambiance. I got the deep fried prawns and 1 piece fired cod. Wife got the same prawns and 2 piece Halibut. The Halibut was bigger than the cod. Decent flavor. The chowder was a bit cold. The Crab Louie wasn't good at all except the crab. I won't be back. read more

Cook's Seafood - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We had just picked up Princess (not her name, just how she acts) from the kennel and we wanted some lunch. We needed a place that had some shaded outdoor seating and Cook's came to mind. We found parking in front and crossed over to the restaurant. Princess and I sat at an outside table away from other guests while my wife went in to place our order. She said that service was friendly and the dining room clean. After paying, she came back out with a tabletop order number and two cups of water. After a few minutes, our food was served to us. Clam Chowder - 4 - Great clam flavor, nicely balanced. Came with Oyster Crackers and a slice of Bread. Bay Shrimp and Dungeness Crab Louie - 5 - Lettuce, Spinach, Shredded Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Boiled Egg. A decent salad for the price. Haddock and 4 Prawns - 2 - We spent a week in London in 2023 and had the best Fish & Chips ever. This Haddock was very dense, the way I would expect Cod to be. The breading was okay but really needed the Tartar Sauce for flavor. Hard pass on the Prawns. The breading was much too thick and the Prawns much too petite. I much prefer a lighter batter that is made with sparkling water or beer to make it airier. I asked to substitute the Chips with Cole Slaw and that was very tasty. I don't know if my wife remembered to ask, but I was disappointed that they did not have a Seafood Sampler on the menu. I was hoping for a combo of Fish, Prawns, Oysters and Sea Scallops, either deep fried, broiled or sauteed. When we're in the area again, maybe I'll try the Cod and some Onion Rings. I know my wife will get the Chowder and Louie again. read more

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Cook's Seafood finally opened in a burger place that closed 7ish years ago. Spacious new digs with ample seating inside & out. Greeted after entering. Ordered at counter. Pd. Food came within 10 minutes. Offerings (seafood): fish & chips, combos, specials, prawns, seafood entrees, sandwiches, salads, clam chowder, cioppino, sides, tacos, alcohol. Bites: halibut/cod combo (19.99) potato salad. -sub potato salad for fries. Meh large cold potato pieces with mayo & relish ambiance. Day old? -fish fillets looked the size of a McDonald apple pie. Both had thin batter thus crunchy. -halibut fillet was dryish, dense. Not flavorful. -cod fillet was flaky, moist, flavorful. Tartar sauce mostly one dimensional-mayo. didn't add much.. *fresh seafood sold at a refrigerated counter at market prices... 4.5 stars semi-worthy:ymmv. Quality: good Quantity: reasonable. Would skip halibut. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating. read more

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I can't believe I've never tried Cook's before. I've been driving by on the way to and from the freeway and never thought to stop. What a mistake! This place is great! Bright, clean, and open inside. Plenty of people around to help you, we were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in the door Having never been, it took us a while to digest the menu, so many great sounding choices. We ultimately chose the grilled halibut and chips, the medium clam chowder, a bartered fish taco and a Pacifico draft. The chowder and taco were definitely the standouts for new. I thought the halibut and chips tasted kind of plain but I'm she tut could season them up to your liking. Our serve was definitely on top of things, always swinging by to check of us, loved that Will definitely return to try other options, the lobster roll, Mexican still prawn cocktail, crab, so many things to try... read more

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A fast casual seafood restaurant in Pleasanton. I was looking forward to trying their fish and chips and fish tacos. Both were delicious! I liked the crispy batter on my fried cod, and my fries were really well fried. Super crispy and perfect for my taste. The grilled fish taco I had was also excellent, with lime, pickled onions, slaw and other toppings. Lots of space inside, order at the counter and servers will bring out the food once it's ready. Servers were helpful and friendly with requests. Lots of parking, and close to the freeway read more

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I've been waiting years for Cook's Seafood to finally open their Pleasanton location after seeing their sign go up 5+ years ago. Being in the South Bay, it's easier to get to this new Pleasanton location right off 680 than their original Menlo Park spot, which is equally as good. Cook's is one of my favorite places for fish n chips! Dined here about half a dozen times since they opened earlier this year. Every visit has been consistently great. I've ordered their 1 piece cod / 1 piece halibut combo once but my usual is their 3 piece cod fish n chips. The halibut is much meatier than their cod. Cook's is so generous with their portion sizes. The fish pieces are huge! The batter is light, crispy, and not heavy like other places where you can barely see the fish. I'm a huge tartar sauce fan so I always ask for extra with a few packets of malt vinegar. The steak fries are made to order and served fresh and hot. The service here is friendly and welcoming. Tables and chairs are clean and wiped down frequently. Thanks to the large windows on two sides, the restaurant is flooded with natural light, creating a bright and open atmosphere. Located across the street from the Alameda County Fairgrounds, there's plenty of parking here. read more

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Cook's is a family staple whenever we crave some reasonably priced and fresh seafood! Pretty casual ambiance indoors with decent parking. We've dined in and taken out, and it's always consistent. RECS: + 4 pcs prawn/1 pc cod and chips combo ($15.75) is my favorite thing to get here! Plump prawns and soft cod, and their fries are tasty + Crab louie salad ($12.99 S/$25.99 L) has some of the freshest crab pieces. The salad itself is nothing special otherwise + Lobster roll ($29.99) PASS: + Crab sandwich ($21.99) is too mayo-y read more

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I used to work walking distance from cooks seafood and I think we waited for about three years for this place to open. And when it finally did, I changed jobs. But I still had to make the trip to come try it because I waited so long. So I dragged one of my ex coworkers who also waited as long as I did. I love love love cioppino so I had to get that. I got the 12 oz one and I thought it wouldn't be that filling but it was. There is a generous amount of seafood, but for me I thought there was too much fish compared to the other seafood. But for the price, it's a great deal. The real star was this cheesy crab bread. Price was steeper because of the crab but the crab was generous and it was so delicious. The only sad part was when I took home the leftovers and had to share it with my family. We came during a weekend lunch and it was pretty empty. You go to the counter, order and pay and they bring the food out to you. They were super friendly and service was great. They genuinely wanted to know what we thought of the food, because they had just opened and I get the sense that business was a little slower than they expected it to be. There's also a little counter on the side where you can buy seafood. I don't know about the quality but the prices looked steep. If you haven't tried it yet, get going! I definitely recommend this place. read more

Cook's Seafood - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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So I know the community has been waiting so long for Cook's to finally open. The time has come and since I was craving fish and chips, I needed to try the long awaited Cook's seafood. Upon walking in we were greeted with their specials. Honestly every special sounded good but I knew what I was there for. I actually ordered the combo fish n chips which came with one piece of cod and 4 prawns. You can also pick halibut too and different potion sizes. Anyway, on to the food. I absolutely loved the cod! Fresh and fried to perfection. The prawns on the other hand lost me with the thick batter. One of the cooks came around and gave samples of their crab cake which I thought was nice. It was yummy too. I probably should have gone with that or just a fish plate. Did I mention the fries? Yeah so those were not good because they were not cooked inside. Usually steak fries are supposed to be fluffy inside. They were not. Almost like not cooked. The outside of them were crispy though. If I had to come back, it would be just for the cod alone and maybe try their other sides. I would also order their crab cakes. read more

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Surprised to see a Cook's Seafood open in this part of the bay as I've visited their flagship location in Menlo Park. My visit took place on a Sunday evening and the place was rather empty. All the staff I encountered were genuinely friendly and helpful. One even mentioned that this location opened within the past 4-5 months. The space has been kept well and pristine, definitely very welcoming, including the restrooms. However, the quality of the food was just ok. I wasn't too hungry so I opted for the 8oz cioppino. Sugar must've been added in the soup because it was sweet, which I don't prefer. I also had a few bites of the fish & chips. The fish tasted old and stale, as if it were left out all day under the heat lamp (I don't want to make assumptions if that's the case). Ample parking as this plaza is mostly food-centered. Perhaps during the weekdays, the food quality is better since there are probably a lot of people from the nearby office building ordering lunch. #28/2025 read more

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We loaded up on fried everything. My wife and I were out in Pleasanton and wanted to try Cook's Seafood. I ordered Fish (Cod) and Chips with onion rings and added fried shrimp as a snack to go. My wife went with the fried oysters and onion rings. Everything was fried nicely to a golden brown color with a good crunch. The cod was more dense than I expected but it was fresh (did not taste fishy), onion rings with ranch were excellent and the shrimp was firm. My wife said the oysters were good and loved the onion rings. The restaurant is spacious, wide variety to choose from and the young lady taking the orders was very nice. Besides the cooked food area, they also have a fish market counter. read more

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After waiting a half a decade for Cooks to open in Pleasanton. Located at the entrance of the Alameda fairgrounds on Bernal, the restaurant space is large open and airy. The menu board is and order at the counter is like fast food. They do have printed paper menu if you ask. We wanted to try different items so we ordered the following: Fish and chips 5 stars cod and halibut combo Large cuts of fish not over battered. The fries were thick cut and came out piping hot. Best item. Cioppino 5 stars lots of shellfish and fish in a tomato broth came with crackers and a slice of toast. Very good . The food goes down hill from here. Clam Chowder bread bowl 3 stars bread bowl was not hollowed out so thick bread soaked with a salty chowder Fish tacos 2 stars both grilled and battered. The fish was good the taco was over simplistic Pickled onions and tomato Could have used some good salsa, lettuce, tomatillo sauce. Crab Louie salad 1 star a very simple salad with a tiny amount of crab Thousand Island dressing on the side. Go for the fish and chips or Cioppino. Limited service plenty of parking. read more

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I've dined here many times. Love the seafood. The last time was a Friday evening unfortunately my food was a little greasy But I'll try it again read more

Woo hoooo! Cook's Seafood - Pleasanton location is finally open! Long-time customer of their Menlo Park location and so happy they finally opened a 2nd one closer to me. Offering fish n chips, New England Clam Chowder, cioppino, crab, shrimp, salmon louies (salads) and other grilled and fried goodies you won't be disappointed. They do a great British-style fish and chip - light batter, perfectly cooked flaky cod and delicious thick-cut potatoes. Crisp exterior and creamy interior... done right! :: Cioppino is one of my faves...this first visit was the perfect bowl of seafood and rich, flavorful tomato-based broth. Menlo Park can get a bit salty but overall a delicious option along with their New England clam chowder. Items came out quick and hot! :: Dungeness Crab Louie is full of crab meat, iceberg lettuce, spinach, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, halved egg with Thousand Island dressing. Service friendly and welcoming! Order at the counter: Matthew helped me today but all staff have been trained properly with great customer service. Self service (water, take out containers) station and staff available but bus your own tables. Small seafood counter (Menlo Park has a larger selection) and Acme sourdough bread available Plenty of lot parking with other restaurants including Sultan Kebab and Mexico Lindo. Plenty of indoor and outdoor dining. read more

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We've been wanting to try out Cook's Seafood since it opened and Saturday night presented the opportunity! We walked in and looked over the menu over the counter. There was no line and only a few tables occupied. The cashier was helping in answering our questions. We ordered the lobster roll and 3pc fish and chips. We upgraded one piece to the halibut. My husband ordered a soda and I opted for water. Our meal came to almost $80 for two meals and one soda. The inside is decorated nice with a fun beachy feel. It has a fresh and clean look and feel to the restaurant. Our food came out timely and we split our meals so we could try everything. It was very tasty, the lobster roll was my favorite. The fish are big pieces so you definitely fill up. Wedge fries were good, we loved the extra crispy ones. Overall we liked the food but it's too cost prohibited to be a regular unfortunately. I hope they do well! read more

Cook's Seafood - Lobster Roll & Cod - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

One of the few places with a CRAB LOUIE, something I really crave from time to time but have a hard time finding. Lots of places do shrimp. The size was good. I order pick up over the phone after confirming if they indeed had crab louie. It was easy and when I showed up they had everything ready. It was a big open place, bigger than the idea I got from looking at pics. They didn't have blue cheese and limited dressing options. the crab amount was good and it was a well proportioned salad. read more

Cook's Seafood is finally open! Glad to have a seafood restaurant in the local area! The restaurant was really spacious, both indoor and outdoor dining. Our party ordered grilled fish tacos, the crab louie, the prawn and broccoli fettuccine, clam chowder, a side of sautéed veggies, and a side salad. The portion for the fettuccine was a bit small and the shrimps were a bit small but tasted ok. Clam chowder had decent amounts of clams. It was nice that they had sautéed veggies since it's easy to miss veggies at a seafood restaurant. I also enjoyed the grilled fish taco. For service, we checked off what we want and handed it to the cashier who brought the food over. It was nice to meet the owner, and the employees were also helpful and willing to answer questions. It was a good first visit! read more

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I think this place has a lot of potential, but they need to work through a few kinks in order to deliver the "premium" quality they are aiming for. Specifically, my biggest gripe is with the value. I have been here twice so far, and on my first visit I tried their fish tacos--1 fried cod, and 1 grilled halibut. There is an up-charge for halibut, bringing the price of a single taco to $10. That's steep, even in 2025 dollars. Moreover, the tacos were not well executed. The tortillas were dry (and I suspect not homemade), and disintegrated into many pieces shortly after picking them up. I also felt that the ratio of fish to other fillings was stingy, especially on the grilled taco that I paid extra for. The ratio was probably close to 70% toppings/30% fish. If it were $3-4 cheaper, maybe I could forgive it. But for $10 you really need to load that up with protein. I also added a side of fries, and again the portion seemed stingy (a small handful for $4). They were not piping hot and tasted like they had been sitting for a bit. On my second visit I tried the fish & chips, which were better than the tacos, but three pieces (2 halibut, 1 cod) was $35 after tax. I get that everything is expensive right now, but in my opinion the value just isn't there to justify the high menu prices. Maybe when they work out the kinks I will give them another shot, but for now I feel like my dollar goes further elsewhere. read more

Cook's Seafood - Fish tacos. $10 grilled halibut, $6 fried cod. Tortillas fell apart immediately. Ratio of protein to topping was low (mostly filler) - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Update to my former review: I appreciate the manager's willingness to make things right and try to overturn a negative experience. Just acknowledging that their food was not up to par and that they would be more diligent in ensuring it is going forward, showcased great accountability. On my second visit, I was greeted when I entered the restaurant and everyone looked very busy working. The shrimp were clean and had just the right amount of breading. The crab cake was full of crab meat and flavor. My only complaint is the Cioppino. The tomato paste was thick and lacked broth to make it a soup. There was a variety of tasty seafood present, but no matter how long I reheated the soup, I could not get it more liquidy. It was like eating a pasta. After this experience, I will definitely be a returning customer. read more

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winter drove 105 miles to eat at Cook's. It was very disappointing. We fried halibut to french fries clam chowder soup and the fettuccine with shrimp. We did not eat the fettuccine with shrimp. tasted spoiled. The halibut was frozen was not no taste at all. It smelled when we walked in like a very bad odor, but we took a were very disappointed bad food. read more

Who needs to go to Monterrey when we have this gem! The food was amazing and generous portions, you could taste how fresh it is, prices were great we got 5 things it was under 65. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the place was very clean. Would definitely recommend and come back read more

Cook's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We came to Cook's a few weeks ago to pickup some clam chowder and coleslaw for a quick dinner, it's was a great experience and the chowder\ slaw great. Today we worked around the house and decided to stop and try the fish tacos. I asked whether the cod or the halibut was the best for grilled tacos. The recommendation was the cod. The verdict is! The fish tacos are the best we've ever had, paired with coleslaw even better. It was a long wait for Cooks to open, but their quality, knowledgable staff and great food is absolutely spot on. So glad they're in Pleasanton! read more

I came here with hubby for a Thursday night dinner. It was crowded but by the time we ordered, a table opened up. The way it works, you order at the counter and the staff will deliver your food. There are also stations for you to get napkins, silverware, and water. We have previously eaten at this location when it was the hamburger place and Japanese restaurant. Can't believe it is the same space. We liked the updates they made as it feels a lot more airy and open. My husband ordered the 3 piece cod and I got the 2 piece halibut. Both are thick portioned and delicious. Cod vs Halibut...I think it will come down to personal preference. The coating on the fish was crispy and light. My husband thought it was cooked fine but I thought it could have been cooked a little less. (for a moister bite) I am a ketchup girl but their tartar sauce was delicious and we even asked for extra. Next time, we probably would each order one less piece as we ended up taking them home for leftovers. We did make them into fish tacos the next day and it was good! The staff were all so welcoming and patiently answered all of our questions. There is a fish market on the premise as well where you can purchase fresh seafood items. I happen to walk by and the employee offered me a free sample of their shrimp meat. For something so tiny, it sure was a tasty bite which is indicative of the quality of the product. The meat was fresh and sweet. We will definitely be back. read more

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Thick piece of fish for the fish and chips. Battered well, the fries were also good. Customer service was also great. Would definitely come back to try more stuff from their wide range of foods from their menu. read more

Cook's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It took 7+ years to open and we are trying the place out. We've been to the Menlo Park location and the Pleasanton one is similar in feel. There are two refrigerated counters with various seafood and soups. The ambiance is casual. We each had the one piece cod and a cup of clam chowder. Maybe things have improved since some of the earlier reviews, but our food was good, and hot. The cod was tasty with a good batter. The fries were crisp and stayed that way. The clam chowder was good. Maybe not the best I've ever had but it was good enough. The bread that was served with the chowder though! Acme bread, yum! The service was pretty good (order at the counter). We didn't have to wait too long for our order. We got in there just before 5 pm on Saturday. Maybe 5 tables occupied, and no one in line. 15 minutes later, there was a line to the door to order, and shortly after, all tables were occupied. Nice! The wait staff was efficient at removing dirty dishes from the tables. Too efficient. One waitstaff woman tried to take my plate away before I was done, and I saw the same happen to another customer. So, management, good on you for moving the dishes along, but please, waitstaff needs to ASK the diner first if they're done with their food! LOL! All in all, a good meal. We'll be back to try some other items. And maybe get the story on their much-delayed opening! read more

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I would give 0 stars if I could. I have never been so confused by a restaurant in my life. The first issue were small but still significant. First, they have no kids menu so I asked for a small plate of plain pasta for my 3 year old. At first he was going to charge me for a full plate of fettuccine Alfredo which would have been 15 with tax. On the end the cashier said he would totally to the chef and not to worry about it, it was on the house. I got a combo fish(cod) prawns and chips. I have never had fish that dry in my life. It literally looked like fried chicken. While we were eating the cashier comes up and gives me a receipt for the small pasta dish he said would be on the house. All 15 dollars of it. While those are reasons why I wouldn't go back, it isn't why I would give this place a 0. The big reason why I recommend nobody goes to this place is that 2 random customers were allowed into the kitchen to make something themselves. We know they were customers and not employees not in uniform (not that that would much better) because they had to ask the chef his name! read more

Ordered the shrimp and cod. The cod was very good. The fries were not cooked inside. Batter on shrimp is thick. I would just get the fish again and cole-slaw. The service was fast and friendly. Free crab-cake samples. Good flavor. Clean and bright restaurant. read more

Cook's Seafood - Shrimp and cod combo plate. - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I've been to the original Cook's Seafood in Menlo Park several times, but mostly for their fresh seafood counter. I even wrote a review pre-2010 but I think it got pulled by the PC Police. I don't write as candidly as I did back in those days, so hopefully this version for their newer store will have a better chance for longevity. It took them a VERY long time to get this shop running. I think I remember seeing their sign go up in 2019 and saying 'cool, one closer to me and without having to pay for a bridge toll.' This Pleasanton store just opened this year. I'm assuming a flow in funds/capital delayed the project, cuz a 6-7 year build-out is quite exorbitant. This location is much bigger, restaurant wise. So much more space, that if this place gets more popular, I'm sure they can fit in a few more tables. Big open space with lots of white tile and lots of windows for natural light. Almost too bright and sterile in there, almost hospital-like. This location also doesn't focus on the 'market' part. They do have a little counter but not much in there. The Menlo location, that fish market is full service and very professional. They've been servicing those very affluent neighborhoods for decades. This location is mostly fast/casual dining, order at a counter, bring number to table and food will get brought out in a very fast manner. I was actually surprised at how fast the food comes out. Like less than a minute for the chowder and less than 5 minutes for my fish n chips. They are very well staffed and eager to serve. Clam Chowder ($7/4.5*) They have several sizes I believe. This is their smallest, an 8 oz cup serving. Dine-in it is served in a shallow bowl. It has a thinner consistency which I applaud, as the thicker ones are too paste-y for me. Good dairy sweetness and awesome briny flavor, maybe even a tad salty for those sensitive to salt. I loved it, just think the chunks could have been more substantial like the potatoes and clams. Everything was so finely diced. But served with a slice of sourdough and some oyster crackers, this was a solid bowl of chowder. Combo Fish n Chips ($20/5*) When this arrived I thought this was the smallest amount of chips (steak cut fries) that I'd ever been served for this particular dish. Lol. But in actuality it was a good amount for a lunch outing. Not salted heavily, so I had to do a light shaking at the table. They do both halibut and cod for fish n chips. This combo has both, but you can just do one. Their fish is cut into thick short sticks, so the bites are very substantial and meaty. I think I like thinner cuts as the salt and vinegar can penetrate better, but this was impressively substantial. And perfect crisp batter that contrasted with the tender fresh fish. The cod is more flaky and delicate. The halibut is more dense but the bites absorb the vinegar more readily. And both are good dipped in their simple tartar sauce that has a good dill pickle and mayo tandem. Crab Louie ($12/4*) Fresh shelled dungeness crab lies atop crisp lettuce, some cherry tomato, some shredded carrot and a couple slices of hardboiled egg. Comes with Louie sauce on the side, which is basically ketchup and mayo, no chunks. It is a simple old school salad that is normally found on coastal areas, but places that specialize in seafood can now bring it to you without the drive to a coast. I liked the contrast of the cool freshness of the salad to go with the bites of the rich deep-fried indulgence of fish n chips. Best of both worlds. I also loved how they offer 2 sizes for these salads, as the smaller one is perfect to go as a side with another menu item. I often don't order this salad at other seafood restos, as I usually don't want to drop another $30 or so after ordering an entree. Here I am enticed to get both which is a great bonus. I pass by this area often and I am a big seafood lover, so this is going to be a remarkable fit. Trust read more

We have been going to the Menlo Park location for a few years now so when we first saw this location being built we were soo excited. It took quite a while before it finally opened, but I'm so happy they're open now! Got to visit for the first time last weekend and everything was so great we went back already this weekend. The location is great- parking is easy, interior is spacious and feels more comfortable than the Menlo Park location. Staff was all so wonderful and friendly. We got some fish and chips, shrimp Louie salad, clam chowder, and our cashier recommended the salmon fillet sandwich which we got and loved as well! The bread was really good on it. I like that the water, extra napkins, plates, to go containers are in a self serve area that makes it easy to grab what we need. Will be visiting this place often! read more

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Fantastic space, plenty of parking and the food and service are top notch!! Always such friendly service and the food is so, so good!! We love the location in Menlo Park and the Pleasanton spot has even better service and much more seating! Two piece halibut and chips is always my go to and it never disappoints!! read more

Cook's Seafood - Two piece halibut and chips and a side salad - Seafood Near Me - Pleasanton, California

1st off the service, we went on a Th eve @1800 hours, brightly lit, and we'll designed interior for flow not crowdedness. Couple sailfish a d salmon on the wall but not overdone. Water avail for customers as well as a fresh fish market close to order on front counter designed to handle many@once. Chips were strong standup to most sauces vinegar, Having Alaskan wild caught Halibut was better alternate than usual cod, more dense than that and sim to chicken with weight. Ordered shrimp platter as well. Very pleased with taste a d batter nor too thick. Tartar was tartar read more

Tried Cook's seafood restaurant in Pleasanton. The servers are very welcoming. Food is great. Tried their salmon burger which had lot of flavors and it was tender. Ambience was good. read more

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So yummy. Don't normally like food with mayo as some places are rather heavy-handed adding the stuff. Not at Cook's Seafood. Wilmex was very patient and accommodating. He asked the cooks and they were able to make a naked crab sandwich. Also didn't feel like fries (which are steak cut and I prefer skinnier fries) and he didn't hesitate, switching it for another side. Mohiyan was also very helpful. He had many suggestions and favorites. I like that. Helps narrow down a menu when I'm indecisive. Hate it when I ask at other restaurants and the server says everything or nothing. Ummm, that's not very helpful. Finally tried the fries and asked for crispy. They were OK. Still prefer skinnier McD style fries. Also tried the cioppino. Lots of seafood but not my favorite flavor profile. My sister liked it. Moises was also great. My first time at Cook's Seafood and he cheerfully answered a lot of questions. He came around with yummy samples of the garlic bread with crab. On another visit, got grilled sand dabs. Yummy but next time I'm asking for garlic butter. On latest visit, had a fantastic lobster sandwich. This time got their standard mayo mix after reassurances the lobster was very lightly dressed. So yummy. It was a proper lobster sandwich with just enough mayo to bind but not overwhelm the lobster. Bread was a soft split-top, perfectly toasted with just the right amount of butter but it wasn't greasy. Yes, it was a lunch splurge at $30 but the high quality of the lobster was so worth it. The crab sandwich pales in comparison. Didn't feel like cooking so also took home ahi tuna to make some poke for dinner. So yummy, perfect for the hot summer night. Regretted not buying more. Cook's Seafood is a definite add to my short list. Liked most of the food I've tried. Nothing fancy but it is big, clean and bright. Selection is small and simple but I don't mind that. Would rather have a small selection of high quality than a more varied selection of dubious palatability. Score: 4.25 stars read more

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Been waiting to try this place and it was just okay for me. Ordered the fish taco, clam chowder and 2 fried cod with shrimp. The taco could have used more sauce and warmer torilla. Clam chowder was good nothing to rave about. I do like the batter on the seafood, it did taste fresh and the tarter sauce was also really good. I just felt like the fries and the fried foods seem one dimensional could have used a little more seasoning or other sauce to pair it with. I like that they do sell ghe fresh seafood to make at home and i may try that next time. read more

A bit too much money and too little fish. The service was good, but it's order at the counter and not everyone is into that. There is outdoor seating which is nice. I don't think I'll come again unless they change their MO, which at the moment seems to maximize profit while minimizing the amount of fish they give you. read more

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Finally opened after years of waiting (was a fan of their Menlo Park location back in the day, even before them taking over the neighboring Arby's spot). Great fast casual, friendly staff! And yes, you can get clam strips (not on the board/menu so just ask). read more

My hope is that this was an off day. A nice dining room with very friendly employee's, I was excited to try the fish and chips. The cashier explained that the fish is frozen, but freshly battered and fried. This is already a step up from a lot places and worth a star off the bat. I ordered the combo halibut and cod with chips. It came out quickly (too quickly?), and they had the decency to differentiate the cod and the halibut with a toothpick, which I appreciated. I went for the cod first, and it was really good! Flaky, tasty, and crunchy. With high hopes I went for the more expensive halibut and it wasn't very good. Mushy and tepid, I gutted through it. Then came the ultimate sad trombone moment, the chips (fries for those not too hip for the room). Out of some bag that you'd see at a greasy spoon diner in America's heartland, they weren't particularly hot either. I downed a few with ketchup, and generally dislike ketchup, but wanted to dull my disappointment. I may try again in a few months to see if a different season produces a different halibut, but with Sultan Kebab right next store it'll be hard to pull me in again. read more