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    Lemongrass

    4.3 (546 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Scott H.

    We picked this place because we were hungry, and we were on our way to Carmel. Located right off the 404, it was an unassuming restaurant. As we walked in, we were surprised to see how quaint it was. Our hostess was very friendly, and she gave us some recommendations. We ordered the pad see-eu and the basil eggplant stir fry, plus a fried calamari appetizer. They quickly served the calamari, which we especially appreciated after such a long drive. The calamari had a perfectly crispy batter as well as tender squid pieces. After finishing the appetizer, we got our entrees. The pad see-eu had great wok hei, which provided a nice charred flavor and aromatics. The flavor itself was pretty straightforward and expected. The eggplant stir fry came with an assortment of vegetables and had a great flavor. The portions were both quite large and generous, and if we weren't so hungry, we'd have leftovers. The only mediocre aspect was the beef, which was a bit chewier than what we were hoping for. Overall, service was great and food was tasty. We would come again.

    Appetizer
    LeAnn S.

    The food was "pretty good", although I wish there were like combo plate type options to try a few things. The menu is so extensive, I just want to try a little bit of everything, not order tons of food. Service was great, always refilling waters and checking in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looks like they have seating out back in a patio-but we sat inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Amazing food dude
    Meghan L.

    AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE. My landlady and I just had the best food in a while here and it almost made me cry. I also had two Moscow mules

    Carlos J.

    Good choice, very nice staff but Personally, I think (I worked 10 years in Thai restaurants) it is not very authentic tom kha very sweet, but the rest was decent the mango sticky rice was spectacular.

    Mieng Kham appetizer
    Katherine N.

    The food here is very good. Prices are high but that's pretty common for Thai food. I will say the Mieng Kham though delicious is very overpriced (pictured). It's literally 1 shrimp cut into 6 pieces. This particular day they also didn't give very many peanuts so it was just coconut and the sauce and some lime. The tofu Pad Thai and veggie egg rolls are my favorite. The servers are always very nice and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of tables and the restaurant is always very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lemongrass Thai steak
    Flower R.

    My niece is visiting for the holidays, she used to live in Seaside and now lives in Sicily and she wanted Thai. She loves Lemongrass and I wanted to see why. Now my niece is vegetarian, eats fish and shrimp and veggies. Her mom is allergic to everything, so going out to eat can be challenging. Serviced was great, we were acknowledged upon entry and seated right away. We were not rushed to make a meal decision, waitress answered our questions and promptly served us our drinks. We ordered the Tom Ka all veggies for starters, hot and delicious. The Tofu Yellow curry for my niece, chicken curry for my sister with out carrots, spicy chicken fried rice without carrots and bell peppers and the Lemongrass Thai Steak that was served sizzling over a bed of grilled vegetables and small side dish of sauce. Over all presentation was great, the food was delicious. For dessert we got 3 items and shared. The friend banana with coconut ice cream, the hot lava chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and traditional sticky rice with mango. Worth the 1hr drive out here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a little patio in the middle of the restaurant, surrounded by plants and murals on the fence that surrounds the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Mango sticky rice

    After lack of service received at a bar and grill in Carmel by the Sea, we were feeling a bit peckish as we drove through Moss Landing and discovered this wonderful little restaurant on the side of highway 1. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though it was very close to closing time, we were immediately greeted warmly by the staff and seated in a well decorated and comfortable restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the mermaid appetizer, combination pad Thai, and shrimp and calamari entree. Everything was delicious, well prepared and beautifully plated. I only wish we lived closer so that we could visit more frequently

    Sarah S.

    We've been struggling to find quality Thai food lately so were really looking forward to trying this place as have heard decent reviews. However, we left disappointed.. We were sat right away at 7:30pm on a Saturday night, however we sat a while, where we knew everything we wanted, before our drink orders were taken and they didn't seem overly busy. Our server, Nina, came up and apologized for the wait and took our orders. We were considering sharing a bowl of Tom Kha vs the pot so asked what the bowl size was. Nina showed us a very small bowl, where I stated "thats pretty small for a $10.99 and she rebutted with "You keep asking the price on things, but everything costs more now". That didn't sit right with me since I had only asked questions such as "Does the rice come with the dish, etc". We do pay attention to cost, but aren't that concerned when it comes to quality food. We decided to get the Tom Kha shrimp pot, pad Thai combination, and Pumpkin panang curry with sticky rice and side of sweet sticky rice. For drinks I had a large hot sake and my guy the Phuket Cooler. The drinks and soup came out before long where my guy wasn't impressed with his drink as I we even dbl checked it was supppsed to come with alcohol. It looked nice, but tasted like fruit juice, without any hint of alcohol. We both made a face after our first bite of the Tom Kha soup. It was super sweet and bland with hardly any lime flavor. We both added chili spices to it and since our server didn't come back for a while we used the lime garnish from our drink to flavor the soup. We were hungry so managed to eat our bowl, but both agreed was the worst Tom Kha we've ever had. Moving on, we really hoped our main dishes were better.. The rest of the food was timed well and arrived hot. I have to say the sticky rice was a nice portion and was perfectly cooked. My pumpkin panang curry was tasty enough, and was the better dish with what we ordered in my opinion. My guy wasn't super impressed with his Pad Thai, which was "ok" with a larger portion of tofu compared to any meats for the combination plate he ordered. We finished most of our food, but hadn't seen our server in quite some time, actually from the food order and soup arrival..I'm pretty sure she was in the back trying to close down the restaurant. Another younger guy stopped by and asked if he could clear plates, then stopped in a second time where I asked if he was our server now(?) He didn't know how to answer that question and said "I don't think so" and scurried off to ring up our check and get boxes. Our server popped back up and brought us the check, asked how everything was where I replied it was "ok". She left it alone as did we where we left saying we wouldn't be back and were disappointed. We really wanted to like this place..

    Fish special with mango. Must try. We paired this with the combo Pad Thai.
    Mega C.

    Great authentic Thai food. In Moss Landing? Yes! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also has outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're really craving for clam chowder because you're in Monterey Bay, it's on the menu.

    Gritty flavorless clam chowder

    Im a foodie and I have to say this was by far the worst food!! The cook didn't even try. We had the fried artichoke hearts the crab cakes and the clam chowder. The chowder was gritty and had zero flavor. We took one bite and was done. The crab cakes looked terrible and the artichoke had no flavor. We spent $60. Big disappointment.

    Chicken pad thai. Get it!
    Christine N.

    We got takeout and we were pleasantly surprised! * Everything was packed well * We thought the prices were reasonable * The chicken pad thai was a little ketchup-y, but not in a bad way at all! I just thought I'd warn folks since it's a little different. My sister and I like ketchup so we liked it. * We also got the drunken noodles, pad see ew, panang curry, and spicy red curry with seafood. Everything was solid! Good portion size. I'd be up for eating at the restaurant someday!

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    Incredible customer service, and great food, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the environment is very cozy and clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Would recommend

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    Good food & drinks on point . Service was great would recommend only 2 lemon drops after that consider some water lol

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    What gluten free options do you offer?

    You can ask for things pan fried. Like the "crazy mad fish" I actually prefer it that way!

    Are you open on Sunday? I've been calling and know one is answering at 2PM. Yelp says you're open. Thank you

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    Phil's Fish Market & Eatery

    Phil's Fish Market & Eatery

    3.7
    (3.7k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    DISAPPOINTED,,,,, We've been going to Phil's for over 30…read moreyears, first at the original location in Moss Landing and more recently at the new location in Castroville. We've always been pleased, but not this past Sunday. We met friends for dinner, and we were both disappointed. I found the Prawn Fettucini Alfredo to be under-cooked. The prawns were fine, but the pasta wasn't fully cooked, and it had the taste and feel of uncooked flour. My side salad had far too much dressing and the mixed greens were very wilted. My companion ordered the Shrimp Skewer Salad. It was swimming in dressing and like my small salad it was made up primarily of wilted greens. We also thought that, given the poor quality of the meal, $22 for her salad and $32 for my pasta were definitely on the high side, especially at a place where you order your food at a counter and then dine in what amounts to "school lunch rom" ambience.

    It's been years since we've visited this famous eatery in Moss Landing. Upon arrival on a Tuesday…read moreafternoon, we discovered that they had moved to Castroville three years ago. The drive from Moss Landing to Castroville was brief and easy, and parking at the new location was convenient. The restaurant was spacious, and since it was a weekday, it wasn't busy at all. We were promptly greeted by the host, who led us to choose our table and seats. We placed our orders quickly, and the wait time for our food and beverages was short. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, except for the fried shrimp, which was a bit salty. I recommend this place to seafood lovers!

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    Real Good Fish

    Real Good Fish

    4.4
    (104 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Seafood is excellent. Delivery is not the best, their contracted delivery service left our last…read morepackage at the driveway, ending up in the hot sun instead of bringing to the front door.

    I meant to update this review, but forgot. In my previous review, I mentioned that I was keeping my…read moresubscription despite the decline in variety and service because I had purchased bulk king salmon which supposedly they were keeping in storage for me, and I was requesting deliveries of several fillets every couple of months. In March 2024, I received an email saying that they needed to clear out their bulk storage, and I had the option of receiving all of my salmon at once, or with each regular delivery until it's all gone. I was to reply within a week or the remainder of my supply would be donated. I replied saying sure, send some of it with each regular delivery, to which they replied: "Unfortunately, the season has been closed since last year but, we can definitely send Sockeye or Coho salmon instead." Turns out even though I paid for king salmon AND they claimed that they still had it and needed to clear out storage, they actually didn't have the amount all of their members had pre-purchased in storage, due to "quality concerns" beyond a certain period. Which they NEVER gave me any heads up about until this point. So when their email went out, the first handful of people to reply got the rest of the king salmon, and they wanted me to accept a different variety instead. A couple of months and over a dozen emails later, I finally received a refund for the rest of the salmon I thought I had bought. I'm very disappointed in how this situation was handled. While I see that they now explain the terms more clearly for their bulk sales, with the prioritization of ad-hoc sales over regular subscriptions for product variety and quality, I don't see the value of this service anymore compared to buying fish from my local farmer's market.

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    Picking up some fish after a surf session
    Picking up some fish after a surf session
    Jicama Salsa and Pesto over Local King Salmon
    Jicama Salsa and Pesto over Local King Salmon
    Ridgeback shrimp from Real Good Fish.

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    Ridgeback shrimp from Real Good Fish.
    Woodward Marine Market

    Woodward Marine Market

    4.0
    (142 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    The food was very good, we order 6 oysters on the half shell, a cup of artichoke bisque and a rock…read morecod fish sandwich. The sauce that came with the oysters was delicious, all the love for that. The bisque came with bread and was good, I liked the bread better than the soup. The sandwich was decent, but the bun was soft and it was falling apart. Maybe it just needs to be cut in half(or a different type bun)? The hours are limited:11-4. There is a wait even if they are half full, because they don't want to back the kitchen up (which was supposed to be like ten-but more like 20 minutes). I think there is different ownership or management. Service needs some adjustments, we were seated, our order taken then food brought out. Our water was never refilled, and we had to grab someone for the check. Our order came out with fries instead of tots, but they were so good about correcting that. It's nice sitting outside, but not too comfortable at the bar height seats.

    Early March, 70°, sun glistening on the harbor, sea life frolicking, towering across from me are…read morethe iconic twin stacks of the PG&E Power Plant. The charming rugged mystique of Moss Landing is alive and well on the patio at Woodward Marine Market -- one of those quietly magical coastal moments. Honestly, they could've served sardines and crackers and I'd have been content. Instead, I got a rich, delicious cioppino pasta with two perfect pieces of crostini. A sprinkle of fresh grated Parmesan and pepper would've taken it over the top, but with a brand-new menu just rolling out, I'll gladly give them grace. Kristin and Gabriel were friendly, attentive, and made the stop even better. A true Moss Landing gem -- and I'll definitely be back, this time with company.

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    Indoor seating
    Indoor seating
    Brouillebraisse
    Brouillebraisse
    Fish & chips w/buttermilk aioli.

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    Fish & chips w/buttermilk aioli.
    Boat Beticia - Wild Fish

    Boat Beticia - Wild Fish

    4.8
    (6 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Call ahead to find out the catches of the day. If Vickie misses your call, she'll call you back…read moreeven when you don't leave a message. We were able to connect to purchase our primary goal of oysters, which were yummy. Vickie was engaging, answered our questions only about the seafood available to sale but also enjoyed sharing her journey of becoming a seafood monger. We also took advantage of buying freshly caught halibut that she was readily to custom cut for the weight we wanted and added some additional unfamiliar smaller fish great for Filipino broth soup and baking. If we ever head down to Moss Beach for another outing, we'll stop by. Easy and ample parking. Make sure mindful to park in the general public area rather than reserved for only vendors.

    We found out about Vicki and the Beticia from the Harbor Master at Moss Landing. We saw her sign…read moreout at the harbor lot entrance. The Harbor Master told us if the gate was open, she was in business. We walked out to her boat and I told her we'd like some swordfish. She cut us a couple of nice steaks and charged us a very reasonable price. We took them back to the RV parked next door and grilled them for dinner. They were excellent. My wife said it was the best swordfish she had ever had. We go to ML often and the Beticia will be a regular stop for fresh fish.

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    If you see the Wild Fish Boat Benicia sign, outside Moss Landing Harbor. Follow and get your fresh fish!
    If you see the Wild Fish Boat Benicia sign, outside Moss Landing Harbor. Follow and get your fresh fish!
    The Harbor at Moss Landing. The Beticia is just visible to the right.

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    The Harbor at Moss Landing. The Beticia is just visible to the right.

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