Came here one afternoon. They close early at 430 so try to be early. Outside seating only. It can be cold here so make sure you have a sweater with you. We choose our crabs and lobster. We had steam and grilled. Surprisingly the grilled lobster really came out really tasty! I would come to have it again. I just hope the owner will be nicer. We had left over and wanted a take out but they were charging as for the container. I have never seen one like this. And maybe change the sitting outside, they are getting rundown and old. read more

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This is a very popular seafood place! Despite the pandemic, the wait was long even when we didn't wait too long to order. To get most of the item, you order inside but to get the crab outside, there is separate ordering place right by the crab. You pick the crab you want and they steam it after you pay. So we ended having to wait for the items we ordered inside and the crab (which took the longest). I love seafood and you definitely get a good amount here at a great price! We got the prawns, clams, and crab along with fries and clam chowder. Usually there is an out door dining area to eat but closed due to the pandemic so we drove to a nearby park for a picnic. By the time we got to eat, I can taste the seafood was over cooked - most apparent in the prawns. They also seasoned the seafood a little too much which made it salty. Overall I love being able to pick your food live! This is probably the only place i have been to in California that does this. I believe the seafood would taste much better if we can eat it there immediately! Will be back hopefully when the pandemic ends. read more

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Been going here for years! Best crabs and fish & chips! And the server is amazing, they are very nice people

We decided to eat here after paddle boarding & I was craving clam chowder, wow was I disappointed, it was very watery & bland. We got the shrimp & fish plate, the shrimp was okay, the fish was dry & bland & the cocktail sauce was lumpy & had a layer of oil on top, gross. The tartar sauce tasted like mayo. The fries were okay. I don't see how some people say this is the best seafood place in Ventura. The picnic tables are dilapidated beyond repair & the pigeons are VERY aggressive, my husband had to smack one with a paper plate to get him to leave us alone. I left hungry, VERY DISAPPOINTED, WILL NOT BE COMING BACK EVER!!!!!! read more

Channel Islands it feels good to be back. This place does not disappoint.Quick and easy best seafood spot in Channel Islands. You will not be disappointed. Service is quick and easy you order and wait for your food. Try and get here early it does get packed esp if you want rock crab. read more

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Friendly staff, service was fast, food was ono (good/delicious) It got busy, as we sat and enjoyed our food. Ordered the Mix Seafood, Mahi, Clam Chowder, Chicken Nuggets and Rock Crab. The beat part was the company spending time with family! read more

H.C. Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

Great outdoor place to come and get your seafood fix Bring your own rice, fruit, utensils and have a feast The crab claws are my favorite - just slide the meat through the opening and enjoy No cracking, no mess Come on y'all read more

This restaurant has the best freshest seafood in town. I ordered their halibut fish fillet. So good and tasty. Service was good. I highly recommend trying the spider crab. Its really huge. Forgot to take a picture of it because it so darn good. If you love seafood, this is the place to go to. read more

H.C. Seafood - Halibut Fish Fillet - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

I'm glad my friend, Gina, & her husband, Johnny, brought us here for lunch because the fresh seafood was delicious . Since moving to Ventura In July, I have seen Asians (mainly filipino) here and there, but i was not prepared for the concentration of Chinese speaking Mandarin and cantonese in one place that i saw here. Johnny said they know where to go for good fresh seafood and he's absolutely right. Not only was the shellfish fresh but reasonably priced too! read more

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I bought crabs in order to make crab enchiladas with chipotle cream cheese sauce for Thanksgiving. This business was recommended, and I will only buy crabs from this business in the future. I was impressed by the crab tank. The owner boiled the crabs for me and cut them which made it easy to pick the meat out. The owner was friendly, helpful, and professional. He deserves an award! Ps Dinner was amazing. The crabs so fresh and sweet! My daughter-in-law asked if we could eat this crab meal every Thanksgiving: no turkey for us! read more

Hidden gem of Oxnard. Never thought in my life I would eat a spider crab. Coming from LA and fishing off the piers we usually throw those suckers back knowing how dirty they are. Coming to HC Seafood their crabs are caught and brought next to their store. The rock crabs were also very good but the spiders are a must try. Never had a crab so sweet tasting, literally sweet tasting. Owner of the shop was super chill and answered any questions. Love the fact you can eat seafood next to the water which makes the ambiance even better. read more

H.C. Seafood - Tray of rock crab and spider crab - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

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It's been years since I've eaten here and I still think they are way better than most. Even though the area looks a little rough it's still a nice place to have your meal. Right by the water not too far away and not overpriced for frozen fish! lol read more

This lunch hit the spot. Great fried fish, crispy fries, and coleslaw. Don't expect the whole world of flavor, but there's a lot of food and dipping sauces. I ordered the fried fish and scallops, and friends ordered the grilled calamari, hush puppies, and bass. The grilled calamari was was only disappointment. The hush puppies were amazing. read more

H.C. Seafood - Scallops and Fish - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

A down to earth seafood place. They have a lot of fresh seafood. Many of them Alice. The crab tank is huge. There may have been 300-350 crabs in the tank out front. read more

H.C. Seafood - Rock crabs in the live tank up front. - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

the combination of fresh seafood, and outdoor setting makes this spot a must-visit for seafood lovers. read more

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My family and I came here from Santa Barbara because we heard that Oxnard had the best Seafood... so why not give it a try. Turns out, our experience here was very good and delicious. Hands down. 5/5 for me. We also ordered a Large Cup of Clam Chowder thinking it'll be in a Bread-bowl but they said that they don't have any... just a regular Large container... but it was still delicious. We would definitely come back here next time just for the seafood and that awesome and beautiful Spider crab that was so delicious. Thank you H. C. Seafood. read more

H.C. Seafood - Big Spider Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

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We've been to this little spot a few times. Service is really friendly and concerned about your enjoyment. Fish is great- i highly recommend the grilled halibut. Prefer steamed over grilled shrimp, everything is delicious. Chowder not my favorite but overall I love their food- fresh and delicious. Outdoor, by the docks, friendly, reasonably priced- what is not to love? ( other than smokers that sit near enough to the table outside to mess with your meal, and pigeons) read more

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My family and I come here on occasions like Mother's Day, birthdays, etc. and we love getting the crab as you can see! They bring their own extra rice (sorry) and utensils. The food is definitely worth the hour drive from the valley. There's only outside seating which makes it a bit chilly, windy, and uncomfortable at times. If it's busy, expect to wait a long while in line and for the food to be ready. The boatyard is nice to walk around while we wait. Excited to come back in the summer! read more

H.C. Seafood - Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Excellent steamed crab at a reasonable cost. Don't be fooled by crumbling buildings surrounding them. It's worth going. Watch the hours...they close at 5. read more

I was craving fried Oysters all day. Thought I'd give a local spot a try. I wanted to give a honest opinion. Keep in mind I love their Fish & Chips and their crab. I was so bummed to see their Oysters were covered with a very thick batter that tasted highly of nutmeg or cinnamon and was not cooked in the inside you could hardly see the Oyster in the middle. The tartar sauce looked like it had turned, the color was way off. I won't be eating it but there fries were delicious and the chicken wings were delicious. read more

H.C. Seafood - Fried Oysters more like a ball of dough with a hint of oyster - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

Please update business hours. Waste of time drive coming here i arrived at 2pm and they are already closed.

Food is decent and if the weather is good, then so is the location and setting. Grilled items are good if you are gluten free.

We found H. C. Seafood by just being in the area. My wife who has been hospitalized for several months and is now in recovery wanted a lobster roll. Not finding a place we pulled into H.C. Seafood. She was unable to walk steadily at this point so I went in and order two grilled lobsters. I explained to the lady who took our order that it would be a bit difficult for my wife to break open the lobster claws. She was so kind that they cracked open the claws and served to meal on a take out dish on a tray so we could enjoy our meal in the car. After I retuned to get a wet nap to clean us up, she came and gave us two large ones and insisted on meeting my wife. She came to the car just to give her good wishes for a speedy recovery. Aside from the great food you can tell the lady truly cared. Bravo to a great place. You have made a lifetime customer of both of us. I have repeated this story to so many people and I hope they will enjoy the same experience. Thank you to that very special lady for really caring. read more

It's really a 3 star place, but since it's the only seafood place around, it gets a 4. Doesn't get a 5 because it is what it is. Staff and service is sufficient. The guy picking my two rock crabs was kind enough to choose "good ones", whatever criteria that means. The lady is friendly, I guess.... when I asked for a spoon, she said, you can go to the counter and ask for one. Un, okay. 5 star service would be if she went around, grabbed the spoon and brought it to me. Sure, I'm being a bit picky... but I prefer to keep 5 stars for really exceptional places. Food wise, it's very delicious. I had to come twice, unfortunately since the first time they ran out of spot prawns. I can't wrong a business for selling out of their inventory. Good for them. My wife and I ended up with 2 lbs. grilled spot prawns and 2 lbs. rock crab, steamed. In hindsight, if you're going for 2 lbs. crab, get a medium size crab, not 2x 1 lbs. a) you reduce the weight of the shell and b) the meat should be more plentiful with one bigger crab vs. two smaller crabs. read more

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Drove 1 hr from LA to get away from all the COVID and protest in the area. Glad to have made a trip out to H&C seafood. They had their tables spaced, encouraged masks when not eating, but NO hand sanitizing stations around the property so I just washed my hands in the bathroom. H&C is located in a strip mall at the Fisherman's wharf. As you walked towards the restaurant, you could smell the seafood cooking. There was a good amount of customers seated. If you want crab they had a different station than the main ordering station. On the menu, rock crab, spider crabs and lobster. All the basics available at the cook station...clam chowder, fish and chip, fried and grilled shrimp, shrimp cooked with veggies, etc... We ordere 1 lb prawns grilled, 3 rock crabs streamed and 2 orders of shrimp grilled with veggies. All for abt $120. Seafood was fresh and cooked to our liking. Overall good experience. Tip: bring your own condiments specific to what you ant to eat your crab with (rice, vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, etc) read more

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I love the food everything is fresh, service is good but the crew is serious they forgot to smile. The ambiance is not like before relaxing and chill read more

The best spider crab! Absolutely delicious . You get to pick and they would cook and chop it for you. Excellent services. read more

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This place has really gone downhill from the last time we came here pre-pandemic. Went with my family today and ordered a variety of the fried seafood plates (fish plate, oyster plate, seafood combo, etc) plus a few clam chowders and sodas. First of all, everything tasted like they were fried in oil that was reused MULTIPLE times already! Not only that, they were also semi burnt. The fish fillets were dry, the calamari was rubbery and every bite I took had something that looked like plastic. Maybe they just didn't clean them well enough? The oysters were barely tasted inside all that batter. Soooo wrong. The clam chowder was so watery that my son called it clam "broth"; I insisted "clam water"! lol He even added that the store-bought clam chowder from Costco was so much better!!! Charging $8.25 for a "large" clam chowder that isn't anywhere NEAR as thick as chowders should be, and without even one single pack of oyster crackers to go with it, was just too steep. Unfortunately, we ordered about 8 of those damn platters that should've been called A BUNCH OF FRIES WITH A SIDE OF SEAFOOD--and couldn't complain, nor ask them to redo, cuz we all know what happens to those food behind the counter! Sigh.. Perhaps I might've considered returning had the staff been just a tiny bit friendly...but no. Such a big regret spending a couple of hundred bucks here. Redondo Beach is usually our go-to, but today we opted for Ventura Beach and hence why we chose this place. Totally regret even having snubbed Andria's Seafood Restaurant for this one. BIG MISTAKE. Now I feel like going to Redondo's QUALITY SEAFOOD to get my seafood fix. Lesson learned. An EXPENSIVE lesson learned for sure. Sad to say, all that was to celebrate my Mom's bday and our place of choice BEYOND DISAPPOINTED all of us :( Will definitely, definitely NOT return to this place. EVER. read more

This place is bomb.com!!! And I do not say that about many places. This is a no frills seafood place. Don't expect anything fancy because in my book, when you eat seafood you eat with your hands.... Just saying... Anyway, I come here about once every other month for their fresh spider crabs and fresh Spotted Shrimp. I can't even describe how fresh the seafood is here. They offer other dishes as well such as clam chowder, fish n' chips, Tilapia, seafood combos, etc. usually when i come here the spider crabs and the spotted shrimp is my go to. When you walk up to the area where you have to pay there are also tanks directly in front of the register where you will find lobster, dungenous crabs, spotted shrimp, and i believe there is fish as well. Food- Like I said above I come here for their spider crabs and their spotted shrimp. I've tried the other crabs that they offer there as well, however I find that the spider crabs are really meaty and tasty and well worth what you pay for. They will steam the crabs for you for free if you decide on consuming them there. With the spotted shrimp, you can order them grilled or steamed. Ordering them grilled is little bit more expensive than steamed. I personally LOVE them steamed because you can truly appreciate their flavor. I have also tried their seafood combo which comes with fries and cole slow. The sea food is battered and fried. I remember it being good however I LOVE the fresh seafood better. Parking- This restaurant is located in an area by the water which has plenty of parking spaces. I have never had an issue finding parking even on the weekends when its super busy. There have been times where i've come here and there was a tour bus. Service- i think the service is pretty good. When you walk into the area where you choose your crabs, there is always someone there waiting to help you and answer any questions you may have. They even help you chose your crabs and tell you which one is a better choice. I think the owners are very nice. Especially the lady. I especially love this place not only for the fresh seafood but also because they allow you to bring your own rice and drinks. Other places such as places in San Pedro do not allow you to bring outside food into their eating area. This hits the spot for me because I have to bring a special dipping sauce to eat with my seafood. AND of course I'm asian so I need my rice. I hope you all try this place for your seafood needs. I make the hour drive to eat at this place. Thank about it is making my mouth water... Cheers!!! read more

H.C. Seafood at the corner of channel Islands Boulevard and Victoria Avenue in the old fisherman's wharf has never disappointed me. I have tried several other local places and I am surprised at just how reasonable it is however, there is only outdoor seating. Just pick it up to go. The only disadvantage is they close at 5 PM daily. Their crab and lobsters are live in the tanks. My favorite is the shrimp and chips eight large pieces of shrimp usually a meal that last me two days reheated in my ninja oven. They've been here quite a long time. read more

HIDDEN DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH SERVING YUMMY SEAFOOD! Located in the Channel Islands Harbor Fisherman's Wharf, an area that use to be such a cool place to visit, as it represented the sea town that Oxnard has always been. But it's gone the way of Radiator Springs, with things looking quite dilapidated now. Why are there any cars at all, one would ask. Well, it just so happens there is a spot for Fish & Chips at every entry point to the sea around here. In this area leading to Silver Strand Beach, The Wharf hides H.C. Seafood. They offer fresh seafood, crabs and a whole buncha fried options to consider. The main eatery holding down the fort here. Quite ample parking and no noticeable signs to point you in the correct direction so gotta head to right corner of the Wharf. It's hidden in the area where you see a small walkway bridge. Now that you've found it, let's eat! *FISH PLATE with CHIPS ($9.25): Only one option for fish & chip and this is it! Big plate of French fries and 5 good sized pieces of Cod, battered and deep fried to a nice crisp. It has a nice crunch to it in every bite yet the fish inside is flaky soft. Yummy! Fries have a crunchy exterior yet soft & moist inside... I like that too! Their tartar sauce is homemade and there's a bit of sweetness to it that's not typical of the standard tartar sauce, but it's a nice change ;) *MAHI MAHI: My Pops is a grizzled Navy Man who has a keen taste for fresh fish. Everywhere he goes he can pick up whether something is fresh or frozen. So our first question when we enter a "fresh Seafood" joint is obviously "What's fresh?" They told us the Mahi was fresh and just getting sliced now... so grilled Mahi it is! To my Pops surprise, IT IS FRESH?!?! We've visited all the seafood options 'round here and that's the first time I've got a smile from the Old Fart lol! Instead of fries he opted for steamed rice. He's happy, I'm ecstatic ;) If you can bypass the "slightly" weathered exterior, you are in for a solid food experience here. Maybe they're going with the adage "with age comes experience" lol. We are definitely gonna sample the steamed crabs & grilled prawns in the future. I can totally recommend the food here. If you are high society... Probably not for you ;) read more

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Not sure how they got the good ratings... People there was nice but food was not good enough to waste your money and calories here. Most seafood is frozen unless you get the spider crab (out of season) and crabs I guess? There are other good restaurants around that area. Clam chowder is bad and wat. Deep fried oyster is very bad, very hard, the plastic fork can't even get in... grilled mixed seafood and sea bass are mediocre at best... regretting of wasting a lunch opportunity here during a trip. read more

H.C. Seafood - Grilled mixed seafood, grilled sea bass, deep fried oysters, clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

Fresh seafood picnic style by the water... what's NOT to love about this hidden gem?! Fell in love with this place after coming for the first time less than 2 years ago and have been back a handful of times. (And now I'm plotting my next trip there ASAP. ) If you're a shellfish fan, the crab is the way to go, as all as the various grilled and fried seafood (fish, shrimp, scallops, calamari, etc.). Not a seafood fan, or allergic to seafood but somehow ended up here? Go for the chicken wings, which are a must even with all the delicious seafood around! While the prices are not quite cheap, it's definitely worth the price tag. This place is great for a quick bite but also great for a big party as there are many tables in the seating area. The staff are generally super nice and give free refills on soda the first time around. Parking is pretty abundant in the adjacent lot. I've been for lunch on a Sunday when it was packed as well as on a Tuesday for a late lunch at 3pm or so. The wait is never too bad (even on a holiday weekend) and totally worth it! read more

H.C. Seafood - Grilled shrimp and veggies plate with a side of rice. - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

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My boyfriend has been coming here for years and had always told me that they had some really fresh steamed crab. Fortunately, we made the trek over to the beach in Ventura for a weekend getaway and I was able to try! Look, it's not the nicest place but the steamed crab selection and grilled stuff is sooooo good. We got spider crab, rock crab, grilled lobster, and grilled prawns. I'm not too big of a fan of fried seafood so we didn't order any. The crab ordering is done outside and you're able to pick exactly the crabs you want. They'll steam them for you and crack them. Anything else is ordered inside. Everything tasted amazing! For such a fast casual spot, it's perfect if you just are craving some good seafood. Downside is that there's a line. Be prepared to wait for peak hours. Also the seating is limited so make sure to stalk for a table. read more

The fish and chips here is my favorite! It's a very generous portion of both fish and fries. There is something amazing about their tartar sauce! Ask for salt and pepper for the fries as they put little to none on it but once you know that problem solved. This a lunchtime favorite as they are not open past 5pm. read more

I like the food. Came out all the way from long beach for nostalgia sake and we got here at 5:09. It's hours of operations says 5:30 pm. If those aren't your hours then please change them on yelp. read more

My mother is retired and once in a while I take her to places so she does not get bored at home. I notice that she craves for crabs more often than before. I try to take her to restaurants where they serve crabs. In our area, most restaurants serve Dungeness crabs. We took a trek to drive to Oxnard to treat her with the spider crabs at HC Seafood. It took us almost two hours to get to the place. My luck, there were no spider crabs available but I was glad that they had rock crabs available. My mom enjoyed the outing. And that was enough for me. Next time, I have to call in advance if I want spider crabs. Food preparation was quick and we had a picnic of rock crabs, salmon, shrimps and scallops. We brought our own white rice and sauces to garnish the meal. Highly recommend the place for spider crabs (which I had before) and seafood. read more

Take Out trip for family- such a treat. And economically perfect. Why? They are generous with portions, fries and fish. Sure, other spots have fish and chips. These gentlemen bread filets, hand cut the potatoes, Smile and work as a team. Order, puck up outside and procure fresh sauces on your own. Suggest: put a hand sanitizer by the sauces. read more

H.C. Seafood - Two of the four filets in a single order. Piles of fries all reheated in cast iron pan without oil- crispy and tasty. - Seafood Near Me - Oxnard, California

Came here with my family and girlfriend. My mom wanted to check this place out again. It's own by Chinese people and she was brought here by her Asian tourist. The food is okay. It seems cheaper than other places. We got various foods like fried foods like fish and chips and shrimp and chips. We also got a spider crab which was huge. The fries were whatever. Too thick for my liking. Service is good. Food came out pretty fast. Nice environment. Free parking. read more

Not too many places that will steam live crab and lobster for you. They do here! This place has been here for years. Locals know about but it's like a secret. And like a good secret, it spreads quickly. When I came here, 50 peeps got off one of those huge international tour buses like they owned the place. And they looked happy! Affordable? More or less. Efficient? Yes. Courteous? Not really. It's about seafood: steamed, grilled, or fried. No veggies here except french fries. It's worth a trip here, even if it's out of your way, especially if you're on a bus (or bike). read more