Great view! Not a bad seat in house with good service. Will be back for sure! And no wait for table…read moreof two on a Sunday for lunch.

Went here for a bday celebration and it was fantastic. The food was a solid 4.5/5, the ambiance a…read moresolid 4/5 (view is 5/5), and the service was 6/5!! Shoutout to Sonia who was not only extremely efficient and professional, she shared her awesome personality and that elevated the whole experience. My man Little John was great as well. He was working the room and checking in on multiple tables. It's great to see that some people still care about the personal touch and aren't afraid to show a bit of themselves and have fun in the industry. Excellent service all around! The food was terrific, I'm just a hard grader. It was so good that I didn't get any pics until the surprise dessert came. We may have to order the mixed seafood app next time, and come hungry enough for it. We will definitely be back!

We came here, on 9/24/2026, for lunch while visiting Pacifica. It is right by Rockaway Beach…read more Nick's is known for its famous Crab sandwich. We made reservations ahead of time because I read other reviews about how busy this place can get. And good thing we did, because it was packed in there. We were warmly greeted when we checked in at the front and taken to our table. They had a reserved sign on our table right by the window facing the ocean. We really appreciated them saving us such a wonderful table with a view. Our waitress Sara, came by and brought us menus and introduced herself. She told us the specials and gave us some time to make a decision. I loved her. Sara was awesome, hilarious and gave some good advice on some menu items, which I appreciated. I decided to get the famous crab sandwich. I got the half portion with the side salad and a cup of clam chowder. My husband ordered one of the specials, which was the chicken piccata as well as a cup of clam chowder. I also ordered an iced tea. Our clam chowders arrived first. It was so good. We both enjoyed them. It had a lot of clams in it. It was delicious and comforting. Our entrees came out shortly after our chowders. Thank goodness I ordered the half portion of the crab sandwich because it was huge. It was full of crab and it was delicious. The sourdough bread had been grilled with butter and the crab had a very light amount of mayo, as it should, so you can taste the fresh crab. I noticed a lot of people leaving negative reviews that the crab had no flavor or it was bland. This is exactly how you're supposed to enjoy a fresh crab sandwich. The more stuff added to the sandwich takes away the flavor of what you want to experience, which is the crab. The crab was definitely the star here. This is the best crab sandwich I've ever had. They were very generous with the portion of crab, I received, for a half sandwich. The sandwich was on the pricey side but that's expected, because crab isn't cheap. It was worth the price, to me. My husband's chicken piccata looked really good and came with a side of asparagus and pasta. He loved it. We both ate all of our food and were pleased and stuffed. The inside of this restaurant is very old fashioned and retro. You can tell that it has been here for a long time. It is decorated with a nautical theme. I thought it made the experience even better. I highly recommend coming here, if you're in the area. The food was amazing and customer service was excellent.

Classic old school sit-down restaurant with great friendly service by waiters in bow ties, busboys…read morewho refill your waters, delicious food and ambiance ambiance ambiance. Coming to Nicks is relaxing and fun. It does feel a little bit like coming back in time with the wood paneling and big booths and that is part of the charm. Nicks is a Pacifica and Bay Area gem- they do not make restaurants like this anymore! Highly recommend the crab sandwich- get the full size one and it's enough to talk home half and have for an amazing lunch the next day. We also love the caesar salad- made with real anchovies and AMAZING caesar dressing- I have been trying to recreate the Nick's dressing at home without success. Shout out to Jim the waiter who is completely charming and kind and so nice to all his customers. We saw him helping an elderly gentleman with his walker all the way out the front door and then singing happy birthday to another diner. He is a class-act! Also the bartenders make an excellent lemon drop martini- it has freshly squeezed lemons, is always ice cold and the perfect swirl of rind accenting the glass. They really nail the perfect balance of crisp bright tartness with the sweet sugar on the rim. Be sure to leave extra time to come early and walk along the beach or linger after dinner and watch the waves and the sunset. You can see whales from the parking lot! This is a family place where you will see all generations dining. Yes it does sort of have "Boomer vibes" in a nostalgic way but that is part of the old fashioned charm of the place. The food and service are top notch and it's a top notch enjoyable evening! Friday and Saturday nights they also have live bands with couples dancing the music is always good even if you are just sitting in the dining room it is fun to hear and the dancing looks so fun! Great crab sandwich, cold cocktails, warm service, ocean views, music, and dancing... love Nick's!

What a great gem in Pacifica!…read more Buona Italia Caffe is a cozy little Italian restaurant that makes the freshest pastas, salads, paninis and more. Cold drinks, wine and coffee are available. Arturo is always such a friendly face. My go to dish to order is the Spaghetti carbonara. It's cooked to perfection every time. I love sprinkling some chili flakes on it per Arturo's suggestion. Their salads are also very good. I've had their pear salad and salmon salad before. Super fresh and flavorful! There's only 4 tables inside and 2 small ones outside.

Really good! We've walked by here hundreds of times. A few days ago while looking at the menu a…read morelady stopped and told us the restaurant is great and everything she's tried was good. So, finally, we tried it tonight. We shared a pear arugula salad. Delish! Wifey had gorgonzola gnocchi and I had chicken parmigiana. Both were very good. I deducted one star because I felt the gnocchi was more appetizer-sized than main...it was delicious though. I really really liked my parmigiana. So glad we finally tried Buona Italia after so long!

I came here several years ago with my family and it was a great experience, so I was excited when I…read morerealized I was staying right next door at the Marriott. I didn't even realize this is a Michelin star restaurant but I'm not surprised. It's a casual spot where you can buy seafood to cook at home (the market) or prepared from the Eatery. The prices are reasonable considering how expensive seafood is these days, and they have a great selection of fresh and prepared seafood available. On this visit, I opted for the Knuckle Sandwich, a Dungeness crab sandwich with bacon and other toppings. The chips and Coleslaw are a nice side, I enjoyed the entire meal and it was more than enough to fill me up. They also have beers on draft, and several other drinks available. The casual open seating and atmosphere is what I appreciate about this location, while the food is amazing it feels approachable and enjoyable to dine in. Look forward to my next visit when I'm in the area.

Probably the best lobster in the Bay. Insanely fresh, sweet, and delicious lobster and crab steames…read moreplain or served in a toasted butter roll. The prices are a bit steep, but come on Mon-Fri 3-6pm for their happy hour menu of oysters, shrimp tacos, $3 beers, and $20 1 lb lobster platters. Service is friendly and the atmosphere inside makes you feel like you've been transported to Boston's harborfront.

Fish batter nice doesn't over power there fish's the services a little slowed The ambiance is dim…read morebut clean

Local spot close by to our place that we've been to a few times over the years and the quality…read moreremains the same! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Not a ton of seating but that's kind of expected for small mom & pop businesses. The food is made fresh to order so there's a small wait after ordering but well worth it! My wife got the fish and shrimp combo while I got fish and crab cake combo. Fish is insanely dense and very flakey, with no fishiness at all. Batter was crunchy and not extremely oily like some places. Highly recommend to eat immediately! Their tartar sauce was fantastic and the fries were particularly delicious!

TL:DR: Not quite as good (or underground) as 15 years ago but still a sure bet for a home feel fish…read more& chips meal served to regulars instead of tourists Ordered: - Fish & Chips: fresh and hot fry - can't miss with this order - Fried Fish Sandwich: worst of the bunch - too much bread for the ratio - Mini Fishtrap: great option to get a taste of everything! Will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area Cheers, Barbaras!

The fish and chips are a solid choice, the sourdough bread is always sour and chewy with good…read morebutter Things do change: portions are smaller, the *plates* are even smaller, the bread used to be complimentary but now it's three bucks If you're young enough or old enough to order from the kids/senior menu there are some good opportunities there We keep coming back for the nostalgia, but it's not the value it once was Oh they do take cards now so that's a plus

My FAVORITE place to buy fresh seafood!…read more The inside is small but cleanly and organized. Also the staff is so friendly and gives fast service. Everything is fresh and we have never had any issues with any items we've purchased. 100/10 treat yourself to some good seafood and go to this wonderful little family owned seafood spot!

I was very impressed!!! The staff was super friendly and helpful with portioning out the fish to my…read morespecifications. Everything looked very fresh and even though the selection wasn't big it felt like they did everything well. Quality over quantity is important! It's pretty far away from South Bay but I definitely feel like it's worth the occasional drive. I told them to put my name down for the next whole red rockfish that they get in store which they happily obliged. I am looking forward to it!

We went here with my friend just to have a drink and some small appetizer-style food, and honestly,…read moreI really enjoyed everything. The atmosphere, the food, and the drinks were all very good. The only small downside is when you sit outside. There are glass panels around the seating area, so you can see the ocean, but I wish they were clearer or not there at all. It would be much nicer to have an unobstructed view of the ocean. But honestly, that's a very small thing. The food was good, the atmosphere was great, and I really enjoyed my time there.

Our server is our best friend. He knows the food/drink and recommends based on our tastes…read more My wife is a Peruvian cook, her mother a Chef. Great ambiance, great mix of eating drinking and polite conversation. Pacing of food service could slow just a bit. Comida de Persian es mejor

What a great spot! Parking was easy, the staff was nice. We sat outside with our dog. Lots of…read moreumbrellas for the sun and an incredible view! The staff brought a water bowl for the pup without us asking, which was very kind of them. We had a large group, and we were all pleased with our meals. My only negative is that I asked for no avocado. Then my tacos arrived with a tiny sliver of avocado. It was very odd and made us laugh. My friend also got the tacos with avocado and they do not skimp of avocado when it's asked for.

We walked in to Moss Beach distillery around 2:30 p.m. on Labor Day and we were surprised that we…read moregot a table immediately. They were very busy but extremely friendly! My fiance was not a fan of the table that they sat me at while he parked the car so when he came in he asked if we could switch. They were more than happy to accommodate and we got a new table facing the ocean view window, but not next to it, because those are reservation only, completely understandable. Our server came by and was very friendly and took our order immediately. We decided to start with the poached shrimp cocktail and for our mains we ordered the pesto stuffed salmon with wild rice and the citrus beet salad with chicken added. After we finished our appetizer the hostess came by to kindly request we switch tables as they had a large party coming in. She took us over to a beautiful table right next to the window with an amazing view of the ocean! We were super thrilled! Our food came shortly after and I have to say the salmon was impeccably delicious. The assortment of fresh vegetables was wonderful, artichoke hearts, string beans, carrots and more cooked beautifully. My fiance really enjoyed his grilled chicken over the top of his beet and citrus salad. We actually switched plates for a bit because we wanted to enjoy each other's meals. We ended the meal with a cup of coffee that was strong bold and just my type. We also had the mango coconut a top buttery biscuit dessert and it was the perfect sweetness to end our meal. We had an unbelievable experience on a super busy holiday and everyone was so kind. The whole team worked together flawlessly. Thank you for the unforgettable experience!

Hook fish has quick service, outdoor seating, and fresh fish!!…read more I ordered the ceviche and burrito with black cod. For the burritos, you can choose your fish of choice! The ceviche had fish, shrimp, lime, and orange!! The orange added a unique hint of sweetness to the ceviche. I also ordered the burrito with black cod. When you order indoors, all the fresh fish options for the day are lined up for you to choose. There is also a fish of the day offered everyday for a slightly discounted price. The black cod was so fresh!! I also really enjoyed their carrot habanero sauce. It it sold in store as well, but they have them on the tables outside for you to enjoy with the meal. It had the perfect spice that added the perfect kick of flavor to my burrito. Overall, great food for a decent price!!

Solid poke burrito! This creative dish tastes how you might imagine: all the fixings of a typical…read moreburrito combined with the soy flavors of some fresh poke. I appreciated how fresh all of the ingredients were and they went decently well with the fish. The chips and guac were a nice appetizer. Overall I'm a fan and would definitely come back to try their fish and chips. Do note that it's popular with the locals and your wait time may be upward of 30 min when busy. Seating is in the outdoor parklet (shared benches). Try their carrot habanero salsa -- it's not *too* spicy! Beer/wine is available.