Shrimp is the only good thing. Drinks are not good; they don't have any cocktails or true bar. They…read morejust pour buss balls into your choice of soda or juice. Do not order anything else but shrimp or real protein. Cost is cheap and inexpensive but it it because of the poor quality; octopus ended up being octopus steaks which is the cheapest part of the octopus. Sausage tastes like winnies. Corn is really good! Fries often are cold. Seating and delivery takes a while. We like to go and just stick to the shrimp and corn which never disappoints

It is rare that I encounter an experience that I wish I could rate below zero. And this is the…read morefirst time that I chose to eat at an establishment but based on treatment ended up walking out and not dining at all. Usually I wouldn't waste my time on an experience like this but I really believe this is something only management can fix. So here goes. Let me start by saying the name created no appeal to me as a potential hungry customer. Couple that with overall 3 star reviews and I would normally just skip that establishment. But when the wife and daughter are hungry I make concessions. This was no exception, it was a rainy day so I made a point of having them go into the restaurant while I parked. Of note, PLENTY of parking on a monday. I park and enter the restaurant a few mins later where I am told the staff would not seat them until all party members were there as that is the restaurant Policy. I scanned the restaurant and it was almost empty, noting that there were more staff than customers and they were all grouped up passing time by chatting with one another. Since almost all seating is for four or more persons it seems unreasonable to not allow a mother and child to be seating while the other parent parks the vehicle on a rainy day. It felt more like we were an inconvenience to the staff. And I am unwilling to support an establishment with my hard earned money when they choose to treat my family that way. So we left, drove a half mile to a nearby Thai restaurant with 100 reviews and a 4.7 rating and proceeded to drop nearly $100 there for good food that was worth my time and money as well as no disrespect. And for that treatment.... Priceless. Management needs to train their staff better, treat the patron with respect as they are what will ultimately keep you in business. And rethink applying what seems like apparent poor policies on a restaurant that clearly could use more customers. But I foresee a bankruptcy in your future. For those out there looking for good food and to be treated properly, Salinas offers so many better options. Recommend you choose those.

This place gets busy on weekends. You order at the front, grab your drinks on the side and go get…read moreyour table. The bar inside looked well stocked. Food can be perceived as expensive but remember you are eating local monterey bay seafood. Clam chowder was huge portion- good enough for 3 people at least. Fish portion was plentiful as well- good enough for 2 people at least. Fresh fish, batter was crisp and well flavoured. Fast service!

Oh no, my beloved seafood combo sliders are no longer offered! Such a bummer, this has been my…read morego-to at Phil's for many years. Don't be fooled by the Sliders' presence on the printed menu or the whiteboard menu or on the Phil's Fish Market website, you will be denied with no explanation for the absence of their deliciousness. This time I tried the battered sole sandwich which was perfectly fried but unfortunately very bland. This dish comes with your choice of slaw or fries on the side: unless you are really into slaw, order the fries as the fish comes with a slaw-adjacent topping. Be advised that this sorta-slaw also contains thinly sliced fresh jalapeños, which I like but might take someone unaware. The Bloody Mary was good, as always. I really wish Phil's would improve the non-alcohol drink ordering process: to purchase a soda requires one order at the same counter as placing food orders. That's fine if you order a soda while ordering your meal however if you decide halfway through that you want to switch from Bloody Marys to a Coke, it's back to the end of the long food line for you.

4/25/26 Let me start with the host, sorry I didn't get your name but you were very…read moreprofessional/accommodating and cheerful. Our host brought us this house baked cheese roll which was so light, airy and savory! Simply delicious. We ordered Chicken Chow Mein, Crispy Chicken Wings W/Garlic Fries, Poke, Garlic/Cajun Shrimp! Everything we ate was delicious and flavorful. The portions are perfect. We will definitely be back The restaurant was very clean and give you free lemon cucumber water which was delicious and they had Jammin yes!!! Perfection. We will definitely be back w/ friends and family.

Nashville fries are VERY delicious. 10/10 recommend…read more The service is great. Philly and his team are awesome!! Go check them out!!!!

I had always passed by this place and was curious on how it'd taste. At first I thought they might…read morehave been out of business but one night as me and my partner were craving sea food he suggested this place since I had been talking about wanting to try it. I was confused when ordering online because I felt as I might over order since everything they sell is by the pound. When we walked in there was only one other table that was finishing up. the staff were welcoming and nice , we were helped with right away too. The food was amazing I literally have been telling everyone about this place now and tell them to forget Bag O Crab this place is better and for the price too it's worth it specially if you like sea food boil this place is amazing and I made the mistake of putting light cajon seasoning because it was sooo good and perfect spice too. Plan on doing another take out order on Valentine's Day! I can't wait to eat your food again ;)

Very disappointed. To begin with you enter the establishment there's no host to greet you. While…read moreyou stand there they yell from across the restaurant. The food...No flavor whatsoever. I am glad I didn't order the crab because I would have been pretty disappointed to pay for something inedible. Not to exaggerate but the Cajun shrimp I ordered looked like it was in motor oil with bottom of the barrel sediment. Inches of it literally burnt spices or something. The bag color was like brown black. Not to mention that the shrimps were overcooked and some were chalky. Super hard to take the shells off of how overcooked they were. We chose to give this place a try since online it stated it was better than bag of crab. But man were we mistaken. Go to bag of crab instead.

My family and I ate here a few days ago and the food was great like always, they had music playing…read moreand the ambiance was great. As for service they went above and beyond. Everyone was super nice and helpful. While I was walking out I accidentally dropped some tarter sauce and tried picking it up, the employees they were super nice and I was so embarrassed that I didn't only drop one small container of tartar sauce I dropped two. I did try to pick it up as best as I can, but the employees were super nice and they took care of it really quick and they were really nice about it and didn't make me feel bad at all. I will totally be going back again.

Food crispy and hot, my dad liked it. Service was quick and…read moregreat Ambiance: they changed decor to fall colors, indoors bright and now there tv, but outdoor appears to have outdoor lights.

Great food. Wonderful service. Very nice staff. Recommend when you want a great dining experience.read more

Food was great, start to finish, and there was finally some ambiance and I say this as my sole…read moreissue in the past was that the place was silent as a library, because when I'm out for dinner and drinks I like at least a little ambiance. I'm glad to report that last night had some music in the bar, it was soft and sounded like Italian folk (Frank Sinatra would've been nice too) but it was perfectly fine because it broke up the atmosphere in a positive way. Calamari appetizer was great and my pork chop was too. Service was equally great as it was prompt and accompanied. I'll be back soon, so if you haven't tried Patria yet, you should.

My husband and I came here and we were greeted so nicely as soon as we walked in by the ladies at…read morethe door, also the young man serving us was also so kind! They all were so polite , super friendly and the kindest! We were honestly so surprised and happy with all the service! I asked if they had mojitos and they took the time to check and offered to make it even though it wasn't on the menu ! They went the extra mile definitely, what an amazing staff! We left so pleased with everything and food was so delicious , my drink was great and the dessert was absolutely amazing!! Shout out and huge thank you to everyone who served us from the young lady who greeted us, to our server, and even the bus boy ! Also everything was so clean and everyone so attentive to every detail! Loved our experience today!!

I had my first visit to Red Lobster and wanted to shout out Alyssa for making it such a great…read moreexperience! My partner and I had gone, and I wasn't sure what to order, but she was incredibly patient, helpful, and kind while walking us through the menu. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo--it was okay, just a bit too heavily seasoned for my taste. I also tried the mac and cheese with bacon, which I would definitely recommend (I just wish it came as more than a side!). My partner ordered the all-you-can-eat shrimp, and we were only able to order a few each time so we ended up being there for about two hours--and Alyssa stayed patient, attentive, and super friendly the entire time. Her attitude really made the whole experience worth it. We made sure to tip her well because she absolutely deserved it. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves--thank you, Alyssa! :)

OKAYYYY but why was this place SO GOOD ‍‍ Honestly, thee…read morebest food everrrrr. Mojarras already have my heart, so I ordered the Mojarra al Ajo + a ceviche tostada (which was BOMB btw). First of all... they do NOT play with the . Lemon lovers, you're safe here. Now the tostada??? You literally need ONE. That's it. One and done. You could share it... but let's be real The flavor was STRAIGHT . The mojarra gets a 4.5/5 from me -- only because I personally like it extraaaa garlicky. BUT the amount of meat on that fish was WILD. Like... not playing around. Freaken GOOD. And they hook it up with tortillas, rice, beans, and salad. I usually ignore sides at other places because they're mid, but here?? I ATE EVERYTHING AND THEN -- plot twist -- it was karaoke day and even the employees were singing. The vibes were immaculate. Food + fun + good energy all in one. This little hole-in-the-wall really takes care of you. Great food, big portions, fun atmosphere. 10/10 will absolutely be back

Don't get me wrong, the restaurant is in a nice area and the customer service was great…read more Unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations at all. I ordered the carne asada plate expecting it to come with rice, beans, and vegetables like it showed in the picture. Instead, I received fries instead of rice, even though I never ordered fries. On top of that, the beans tasted spoiled and had a very unpleasant smell. Overall, the service was good, but the food was disappointing. I would rate the food 2/10.

I took my grandma and grandpa here on Friday, and this place exceeded my expectations. My grandma…read morereally enjoyed her tacos, and my grandpa liked his food too--although he thought the salsa was a little too spicy (I personally loved the kick). The tortillas were amazing--soft, fluffy, and delicious. My molcajete had great flavor as well. My only personal preference was that the steak was cooked more well-done than I typically like, which made it a little dry for me. I understand that may be how many customers prefer it, but it could be nice to give guests the option on how they'd like their steak cooked. The beans were creamy, the rice had great flavor, and overall everything tasted fresh and well made. It does get busy, so parking can be a little difficult, and it can get pretty loud inside during peak hours--but that's also a sign that people clearly enjoy this place. Overall, delicious food and I definitely want to come back to try more items on the menu.

Food was good. I ordered carne asada. It was 3 thin slices--juicy, fresh. It came with rice, beans…read morea grilled chile serrano, a cebolla and 3 home made corn tortillas. My daughter had the birria plate and a chavela. I was checked on about 5 times.

The outside area is not the best, but we tend to order to go which works out for us. I do…read moreappreciate the timer, you are not guessing when your food is ready. Honestly everything is delicious. I always ask the same question at seafood spots, "Do you clean the vail out for the shrimp, most places don't. Do do to Some extent. although you will Still find some of it here and there. I have gotten use to this so I will clean them a little more before eating. Other than this... they are quick and the food is good. There is no where to sit, so Expect to eat in your car, which most people do not mind or order to Go. They give you all the condiments and plenty. The ambiance is what you would expect from a food truck on the side of the road. This is our go to place.

Great food, best mariscos in town for sures!! I've been here over 30 times this year 2026read more