Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

    4.2 (110 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood

    Order Marina Seafood Dockside Patio Takeout or Delivery

    Marina Seafood Dockside Patio Photos

    MARINA SEAFOOD DOCKSIDE PATIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Trendy

    You might also consider

    More like Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

    Recommended Reviews - Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Since it was gorgeous
    Thomas B.

    We were greeted like royalty right through the door by Michael and Nassim came over and seated us right away and our view was just stunning. We looked at the special menu that was on the table and I am definitely going to come back and hit some of special that's on it. It just really looks wonderful. My wife absolutely loves the choice that was made to pick this place to have dinner. Just based on our first impressions. Very romantic. I strongly recommend reservations if you can and it's important because not a large restaurant.. The place is very interesting because the bar and the kitchen are in one building and there are only have a few tables there. Understand you are very lucky and book a reservation. They have a wonderful area just a couple steps from the front door that overlooks the harbor and all the boats, and you can sit there with open windows looking out over the water. It was magic. I like to look at this place because it's very well suited for the Bay lifestyle, clean spacious and organized. The staff never leaves you alone for a minute if you need something they're there for you without interfering with your privacy. As it should be. We started off at the clam chowder and then our entrées were shrimp and grits. It looked really amazing and the other entrée that we're having is the crab and yogi special. Of course we shared and management was very accommodating for us. Every dish that we were served right up to the minute, we walked out the door was perfect. The sauces weren't too much. The flavors were perfectly blended together, making these incredible sensations of happiness with foods that you're not too familiar with in some cases. I think there was a lot of thought that went into this recipe and the menu . Be sure when you go to their website and look to look at the photos of the food that they serve there it's very elegant and stylish and a lot of appeal and new flavors that you may be haven't tried before. And I would say bring a date or friends because it's that kind of a place There's no candles, but you don't need candles when you can look at a beautiful sunset. My great thanks to the crew that made our stay a memory that we want to return to and thank you for your hospitality because you wear it on your sleeve proudly and you have done a wonderful job bringing this new restaurant into the area. I'm one happy customer that had a wonderful evening with his beautiful bride, and we will return. Big thank you to Manager Mr Yoon who took my reservation , for a perfect visit.

    Berkeley Marina view from our seats
    Stephanie D.

    Luckily, we were able to ammend our reservation by 30 minutes. And glad we did cause they had 2 servers and 3 more parties ended up coming. I Had no idea this place was located here... so close to our home. The ambiance was great we sat at a high table and a wonderful view of the water. I ordered the seafood risotto. You get 2 clams, 2 shrimp, 4 mussels. It was so rich and flavorful! But felt like it could do with a little bit more of risotto. If you were to take out the the seafood, it was less than a 1/4 of a cup. The server really recommended the pastas, but I had so much pasta through out the week that I needed something else. My husband ordered the fish and chips, and the batter on the fish is magnificent! Super crispy. His fish portion was really good. He got 2.5 pieces of fish. We had also ordered a lemonade but it never arrived. They got so busy towards the end of the meal, that we decided lets just get the check and head out. We would definitely try again.

    Fish & Chips
    Jonathan S.

    This is a great place for dining especially being on or near the water in the marina. The service was beyond excellent and the atmosphere was very nice. The parking is a bit of a challenge so bring your patience. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious and abundant. My wife & sister each had the cioppino and the both finished their food which neither ever do. My brother in-law had the steak and fries, which he loved. We had s'mores dish for desert which was very delicious. I would definitely recommend this place and I will come back next time I'm in Northern California

    (Korean Steak) ....This is NOT medium-rare - I had to send it back
    Jean K.

    Sad to report that the chef has changed and the food, which once gave us beautifully balanced sauces and creative food, is no longer as remarkable. The glazed chicken wings are now dessert-sweet, and the seafood pasta had a tasteless sauce. A "Korean Steak - marinated boneless short rib" was ordered medium-rare, came out purple-rare. It was soaked in a super-sweet teriyaki marinade/glaze, and unpleasantly chewy. The tiramisu was pretty good, however. Very disappointed, and probably will drop this off our 'preferred' list. It's a shame as the location is lovely and the parking fairly easy.

    Clam chowder
    Lexi R.

    We tried the clam chowder, the shrimp and grits, and calamari. The chowder was delicious but they really skimped on the broth. It felt like a bottom of the bowl portion upon receiving it. Which is such a bummer because I loved the flavor and richness of the broth. It did have a solid amount of clams in their shell, and those were great too. The shrimp and grits were decent, nothing to write home to. It was missing something for me, can't put my finger on it. But it did have a nice little spicy kick. I felt the portion was a little small for the price for this dish. The calamari was delicious and cooked perfectly! Love the bits of fried lemon slices too. Definitely recommend! Our waitress was very sweet as was the hostess who checked us in. I'm excited for when they get their windows fixed so that you can see a direct view of the bay. Oh! And for anyone who has an electric vehicle, there's a Chargepoint slow charger in the parking lot. We were desperate for some miles and that's actually why we chose to eat here, due to the fact there was a charger next to it. Great find!

    Dave L.

    Cute spot with a view of the harbor. We got takeout since we had read that they had an outdoor seating area and we could bring our little dog. The outdoor area wasn't quite done yet. Fish and chips were tasty. The staff was friendly. We took our food down to the end of the street and sat in the parking lot looking across the Bay at San Francisco.

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Tracy D.

    We came to celebrate Father's Day. The view and bay breeze was nice. We had fish and chips, cups of clam chowder, fried chicken sandwich, crab sandwich, chicken wings and a butter lettuce salad. All tasted good and fresh. I liked the crab salad with the truffle fries. Chowder was a little too soupy for my tasting, I like it thicker. Service was friendly but a little slow. Overall pretty good. I'd come back for the view and some cocktails.

    COD fish!
    Moe s.

    Wonderful place in Berkeley by the marina. Friendly staff and a very tasty menu. My family had a great time with many shareable options on the appetizer menu. Their clam chowder was on point!

    Outside
    Sheila W.

    Wow. What a hidden gem! We found this place by accident and absolutely loved it! The food was excellent. Service was attentive and friendly. Michael was the best! Great view of the marina! Will definitely come back! The fresh fish was done perfectly and the cioppino was super yummy!

    Fish & Chips Sometimes you get two huge pieces, sometimes only one ‍
    Kayleen R.

    Such a beautiful location! They're brand new so they're still working out the kinks but this place is awesome. Service can be slow but very friendly as they launch this great place. Fish and chips is amazing. First time I came there were two huge filets but second time only one. Clam chowder leaves much to be desired-watery and lacking flavor. Actual clams in the chowder was a nice touch. I will continue to come for the view while they keep perfecting this soon to be gem.

    Mark A.

    We came on opening weekend and had a good time. They were obviously ironing out some kinks at the time, but the bartender was personable and all of the food was well seasoned and delicious. I look forward to eating here again

    Canadian Russian
    Katherine W.

    I was really excited to hear that a new restaurant opened in Berkeley Marina! The place was lovely and located right next to Hana. Free parking and accessible via the 51B. We ordered the Pei Mussels, Dockside Burger & Fries, Dungeness Crab Risotto, and a few cocktails. I LOVED THE mussels (delicious sauce and bread). I also enjoyed the Blue Fin cocktail. The risotto was good but not what I expected. I thought there'd be chunks of crab already in the dish, but you have to crack the crab yourself, so it can get pretty messy. Service was also great, but it was strange that the server asked to record my name and phone number before I could get seated even when I said I didn't have a reservation. (It was around 4pm and there were tons of empty seats anyway.) I gave my personal information but this shouldn't be a requirement to dine!

    NY Steak Frites
    Chris N.

    Family dinner here last night and the experience was great. Our waiter had outstanding attitude and was very attentive. The place is located at a nice spot near the Berkeley Marina and if you get a table by the window you will get a nice view the harbor. Food was pretty good overall. We had Calamari for an appetizer that was paired with this house made chives mayonnaise which went very nicely with calamari. As for entrees, we had steak frites and the special of the week which was boneless Korean short ribs with jasmine rice. The steak and short ribs were cooked exactly how we ordered it and seasoned just right but overall the dishes were a little bit on plain side. Would have been nice to see the steak frites topped with crispy onions shavings and the short ribs could have used a side of cole slaw with it just to switch the taste buds a little. The only other slight disappointment I had was when we asked for another helping of the chives mayo we had to get charged $2 for the sauce. Overall, a decent restaurant with a very nice view. 3.5 stars for me.

    See all

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Andrew V.

    Andrew V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 3
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 4
    Love this 8
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Lexi R.
    528
    1104
    1525

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Dave L.
    88
    219
    576

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Moe s.
    1
    53
    67

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Andrew V.

    Andrew V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 3
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mel S.
    183
    620
    4566

    2 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 6
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Andrew V.

    Andrew V.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lyd D.
    4
    59
    37

    2 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 3
    Photo of Pui L.
    13
    38
    249

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Kiana S.
    230
    26
    25

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of j m.
    227
    20
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Marnie P.
    41
    160
    80

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Andrew V.

    Andrew V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of heather b.
    119
    29
    25

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of J. Y.

    J. Y.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David L.
    67
    35
    16

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of K K.
    25
    59
    50

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Karen L.
    11
    455
    2067

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of anita s.
    12
    218
    124

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 4
    Love this 5
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Marina Seafood Dockside Patio Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

    When will you reopen?

    We're currently working hard behind the scenes and hoping to reopen sometime this summer/early fall. While we don’t have a set date just yet, our goal is to welcome everyone back as soon as possible. We truly appreciate your patience and support,… Read more

    When will this place re-open?

    Do you have a semi private area for a party of 35 guests for a birthday celebration?

    Yes we do, we have several options. Feel free to contact us at info@marinadocksidepatio.com with the following: (1) Desired Date, (2) Event Name, (3) Contact Person Information, we would be thrilled to host your event.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Currently, our main dining area only allows service animals. For spring and summer, we will be adding more outdoor seating to allow accommodate our pet-owner community.

    Any gluten free options? I checked the online menu on the website and no items are labeled.

    We have a few of options available. Please refer to our menu on our website.

    What are the gf options? Bread? Pasta? Hamburger buns?

    Unfortunately we have no GF buns or pasta. You can do the burger with lettuce instead of the bun. We have a couple of appetizers and salads that are GF.

    View All 7 Questions

    You might also consider

    Skates On The Bay

    Skates On The Bay

    3.5(3.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Ordered ToGo on a Saturday about 2:30 pm, which I thought was a good time, since it was after the…read morelunch rush and before the dinner crowd. But no. After ordering at the desk, waited 45 minutes, and then asked how much longer. Turns out, my order was sitting behind the desk, but have no idea for how long. I was sitting right in front of them. So, 1star on service. No detailed receipt. If you call, no answer. Food was excellent, although pricey. The mussels were yummy and will order again. The artichoke dip we had before, and I forgot to order TWO servings! So very very good!! The clams we had before and were delicious, so ordered again, but this time they were very spicy so will NOT order again. Other than spicy, had little flavor. Overall, very good food, beautiful place, extremely busy even at 2:30. Will order 2 artichokes dips next time and the mussels.

    AI suggested this for neurodivergent child, saying it was large so noise dispersed ... just for…read moreother parents out there, no it was noisy. I called to make reservation explaining waiting didn't work for our son and she said if we came at 8 instead of 7:30 we wouldn't have a wait. We went at 7:45 and waited half an hour (just missing the sunset over the water ;( We got our food an hour later. fortunately we got an appetizer in only half an hour and he was ready to go after that. So we ate very quickly and packed his up. The mahi was dry, the green beans were mostly yellow (old), the couscous good, melted in your mouth except for the pieces that were literally hard as rocks (maybe rocks?). The waitress forgot about the non alcoholic drink, when reminded after 40 minutes, she apologized and it came in 10 minutes and was way too surgery... was supposedly ginger, elderberry, lime (hmm... didn't taste the elderberry and the drink was clear no blue/purple so ...?) too much trouble to get the waitress and ask about this. She was very nice, just not on it. My husband and son left (we had 2 cars) and the waitress came 5-10 minutes later asking if we wanted dessert ("we" weren't there anymore) The hostess that seated us was very sweet and on it. I never post reviews but wanted to get it into the AI that parents with autistic children use to scan for places.

    Photos
    Skates On The Bay
    Skates On The Bay
    Skates On The Bay

    See all

    Marica - Twice cooked lobster

    Marica

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    3.8 miNorth Oakland
    $$

    Date: 3/27/2026 Time: 7:25 PM 68° Cool…read more My male companion asked where I wanted to have dinner this evening. I had a taste for Chilean sea bass. A search on this website resulted in Marica having it on their menu. He booked a 7:30 PM reservation for two. We arrived early. What started out as a not too pleasant experience for us was the attitude of the guy who greeted us when we entered the restaurant. Attitude bordered on rudeness (3 star). We somewhat tolerated it, not knowing what to expect next. The restaurant was filled with diners, and the only available seating was not far from the front door. Oh, the chill was in the air, and my not wearing a sweater and/or light jacket to stay warm had me shivering. I had to brave the element (LOL). Since there was no Chilean sea bass on their daily special menu, it took a little longer for my companion and I to peruse the menu, and decide what entrees we were willing to have. Usually I would order an Arnold Palmer as a beverage; however, this time I decided to be adventurous - reisling peach spritz please - to whet my appetite. My date had the Temescal pilsner. Eats: Grilled salmon arange ginger saffron blanc beurre, roasted potatoes and vegetables. Korean short ribs, honey garlic gochujang marinade, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Our meals were on point and bomb-diggity delicious. The arange ginger saffron was perfect with the carrot. It reminded me of glazed carrots. The green beans were fresh and not overcooked. Ooh, the Korean pork ribs were tender and that sauce was sweet and had a subtle kick of spiciness. (Definitely a perfect complement for the pork ribs.) I have to admit the chef knew how to burn. Food tasted so good that figuratively speaking y'all gotta slap the cook and his mama. Ambiance: Comfy and casual. Despite the dining area is small, still it is a great restaurant for dining on a Friday evening. From my perspective and vivid imagination with the indoor lighting, it exuded a romantic atmosphere. Only in my mind I can hear soft jazz in the background. What convinced me to give Marica a 5 star rating? It was none other than Enriqueta, our waitress. She was pleasant, attentive and so accommodating. The chef lost our order ticket; thus, the wait time for our meal took a bit longer than we anticipated. She came to the rescue and comped us with dessert - chocolate souffle with homemade vanilla ice cream. It certainly was a gesture of kindness to have my date and me smiling from ear to ear. Return visit? Yes, mos def...not the rapper for Chilean sea bass. Enriqueta said I can always call to find out what their daily special is.

    We made a reservation for Oakland Restaurant Week and decided on the black cod and the three course…read morespecial menu which consisted of fresh corn and shrimp cream soup sweet and delish, Prince Edward Island Mussels my fave, claypot salmon with signature rice which had a real kick to it, especially the rice, followed by orange creme brulee, tangy and tasty. Service was attentive. Somehow though we ordered the black cod we got the oxtail but notified them immediately and they replaced it with the black cod and gave us a complimentary pannacotta for the mistake. Food was great, just wish there wasn't a quick to the special rice

    Photos
    Marica - Another shipment of lobster in for the weekend. Limited quantity for a few lucky people who can get this drop!

    Another shipment of lobster in for the weekend. Limited quantity for a few lucky people who can get this drop!

    Marica - Marica Seafood Stew

    Marica Seafood Stew

    Marica - Short ribs

    See all

    Short ribs

    The Berkeley Boathouse - Crab and Shrimp Roll

    The Berkeley Boathouse

    3.5(320 reviews)
    0.3 miWest Berkeley
    $$

    We had the most beautiful Mother's Day experience at Berkeley Boathouse. We originally came after…read moreseeing a blogger recommend it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The food was phenomenal, the service was superb, and the ambiance was stunning. Sitting by the water while enjoying an incredible meal made the whole experience feel special from start to finish. What truly made this visit unforgettable, though, was the kindness from the staff and manager. I noticed a small plant sitting off to the side that caught my attention. It reminded me so much of my mother, who recently passed and was a huge plant lover. Since losing her, caring for plants has become something deeply therapeutic for me. I jokingly offered to buy the plant, and instead, the manager kindly gifted it to me. That simple act of compassion meant more than they will probably ever know. On a day that can feel heavy while grieving a mother, they gave me a little piece of comfort to take home. Beautiful restaurant, beautiful people, and a kindness I won't forget. Five stars without hesitation.

    After all this time I've lived in Berkeley, I somehow never ate at the Berkeley Boathouse…read more(restaurant in the DoubleTree Hotel) until yesterday. First off, the renovation is beautiful. It has an amazing waterfront/courtside view of the Bay, dock access to a ferry (I think it's Hornblower?), and a lot of natural light and open space. They also have a new chef and friendly staff. My homegirl and I started with the Green Curry Mussels, and they were definitely flexing like Mr Olympia. The curry broth was the star -- 10/10. We dipped everything in it: bread, fries...hell, it would have made tree bark taste good. I had the fish and chips, and the cod was perfectly battered like an amateur boxer in his first pro fight. Crispy, golden, and lightweight. My homegirl's cioppino was a little too tomato-heavy, so the waitress had the chef remix it. He did by adding more garlic, and it went from mid-sauce to perfect. I hope they keep that change! The staff said the new chef is considering updates to the long-stagnant menu -- and clearly, he's listening. They do need to bring the price of everything on the mini down about $5 :-), or else have happy hour specials. The restaurant got quiet after a cruise group hopped on a boat. It was relatively empty, and it totally has to be because of the marketing. If you're thinking of a nice alternative to Skates By The Bay (also very delicious!), It's a nice detour. This spot deserves more love. We'll be back.

    Photos
    The Berkeley Boathouse - Nauticle theme ropes

    Nauticle theme ropes

    The Berkeley Boathouse - Belgian waffle

    Belgian waffle

    The Berkeley Boathouse - No other place can take you from the port of Oakland to the San Rafael bridge in one head turn.  Absolutely beautiful

    See all

    No other place can take you from the port of Oakland to the San Rafael bridge in one head turn. Absolutely beautiful

    El Mono - Poor Man's Steak

    El Mono

    4.7(319 reviews)
    1.1 miWest Berkeley

    We came in around 2:45pm, right before the kitchen was set to close at 3pm, and asked Matt if we…read morecould still dine in. He was super accommodating and let us stay, which we really appreciated. The food did not disappoint, everything was amazing, especially the lomo saltado. The beef was incredibly tender, and the sauce was rich and full of flavor. You can tell they really know what they're doing in the kitchen. Great service and great food. I'd definitely come back!

    OK i'm not Peruvian, and i can't tell you what authentic Peruvian food is, but i can say this is…read moredamn good! This place is off the beaten track, so unless you frequent Ashkenaz or something like that, you'd probably never know about it. It's worth the trek up there. Hey they have a parking lot, a truly RARE thing for any restaurant in Berkeley! Wow! You don't have to drive around looking for parking and then walk 3 blocks, or put money in the damn meter! Just drive up there and park! We ordered Arrroz con Mariscos, or as they call it, Paella Peruana, and it was delicious. It's basically like Mexican rice, orange rice with peas, and then they add shrimp, mollusks, i forgot what else. They serve it on a sizzling hot pan for show. The owner said get family size but i figured one order would be a lot of food and yes, it was, enough for leftovers. We got some bread for a very reasonable price, and a nice fresh green salad with hard boiled eggs and olives, very good. We didn't care for the dessert, maracuyá mousse. I thought it was just boring, hardly any flavor. I couldn't even finish my half (we shared it). I love maracuyá agua fresca, which has flavor that explodes in your mouth. Well, this doesn't. It's just a sweet creamy rather bland dessert. Our waiter was Cristián, and we enjoyed chatting with him. Service was excellent. It made the night. We also loved the decor, metal animals based on the Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert. That is refreshing, when other Peruvian restaurants all seem to focus only on Andean decor. Perú is very diverse, and has many indigenous cultures as well as African, Asian, Spanish, wow, really interesting, and the Andes are only one fascinating aspect. Overall we had a really enjoyable night. A friend i used to have opened a Peruvian restaurant in Contra Costa county. She said the Peruvian customers would gripe & complain no end about the food not being real, not authentic, no good, totally sucks, whatever. She commented that there are many Peruvian spices and chiles you just can't get here, so it was impossible to make real authentic Peruvian food. Also they couldn't find any Peruvians to hire as cooks so they hired Mexican cooks and trained them. Well, Mexicans may be fabulous cooks, but they don't know anything about Peruvian food, so it never really came out right, except the days my friend was there cooking herself. So the restaurant went under. I see many Peruvians here complaining similarly about this place, el Mono. Hey give them a break, for the above reasons. If you want 100% real Peruvian food, buy a ticket and fly to Perú. Anyway i asked, and the cook who made our food that night IS Peruvian. We'll have to go back some day, as the menu has so many options and it was hard to decide. We wish this place well, and encourage everybody to go try it out.

    Photos
    El Mono - Dining room

    Dining room

    El Mono - Pescado Frito

    Pescado Frito

    El Mono - Miti Miti

    See all

    Miti Miti

    Marina Seafood Dockside Patio - seafood - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...