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.

On date night this is my favorite place to go I love the sea boils there and to add all my sides in…read moremy bag and I love to add a lobster tail in mine and the service is always perfect we love date night here.

We definitely love coming to Bag O' Crab. It's the most authentic and closest taste to Boiling Crab…read morethat we've found in the Bay Area. I lived in the Bay Area for several years, and this is honestly the closest you'll get in flavor. There is usually a wait, but that's the same experience at Boiling Crab. I also love that they offer combo options that Boiling Crab doesn't. I can get snow crab legs and shrimp together, which are my two favorites.

I've driven past Phil's Fish Market & Eatery several times over the years but never actually…read morestopped. I'm glad I finally did. This isn't a fancy seafood restaurant, and it doesn't try to be. The dining room is bright, casual, and comfortable, with a classic coastal fish house feel. The menu is extensive, ordering is simple, and the entire experience feels relaxed. The clam chowder was one of the better ones I've had along the California coast. Thick enough to be satisfying without becoming overly heavy, and packed with far more clam meat than I expected. Every spoonful actually contained clams. The fried calamari was the biggest surprise. These weren't the tiny frozen rings served at chain restaurants. The pieces were thick, meaty, and obviously made from real squid. The breading stayed light and crispy while the inside remained tender. We also ordered the peeled shrimp, and they were outstanding. Sweet, fresh, perfectly cooked, and incredibly crisp with that natural snap only very fresh shrimp have. Honestly, they hardly needed the melted butter. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, and nothing felt over-seasoned. The kitchen simply let the seafood speak for itself. One thing that really stood out was the service. Before we were even seated, the staff had already prepared cups of ice water for guests waiting in line, which was a thoughtful touch on a busy day. Once seated, they continued checking on tables, refilling drinks promptly, clearing plates efficiently, and making sure everyone was taken care of. Despite being busy, nobody looked rushed or impatient. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Why four stars instead of five? Mostly because the restaurant is intentionally casual. You're here for fresh seafood, not white tablecloths or fine dining. If that's your expectation, you may be disappointed. If you're looking for honest, fresh seafood at fair prices, this place delivers. If you're visiting Moss Landing or driving along Highway 1, Phil's Fish Market & Eatery is absolutely worth the stop. I'd happily order the clam chowder, fried calamari, and peeled shrimp again. I'll definitely be back. -- Reviewed by Dr. C

As a local, I've been a patron of Phil's for many years. I miss the previous location in Moss…read moreLanding, with its rustic charm and ambiance. But, the Monterey Bay Aquarium research lab needed the space and owned the property. The food and recipes, particularly the Red Clam Chowder seem different to me. It now is a mushy, flour and corn starch laden mush of a soup, not as I remembered. For the prices charged, the product should be unparalleled and instead, is meh.

We visited Patria in to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday, and it was a hit for all of us. We…read moremade reservations ahead of time and were seated promptly. The restaurant has a great drink selection and a great menu. We were pleasantly surprised to learn they offer a Tuesday dinner special that includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only $32! This menu also had a special drink selection. I ordered the house salad, prawn risotto, and chocolate lava cake. The salad was very fresh with spring mix and butter lettuce, which I especially enjoy, and it was topped with a light vinaigrette style house dressing that was light and delicious. The prawn risotto was creamy, flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chocolate lava cake was rich and very chocolatey, a bit too rich for my personal taste, but still enjoyable. It also came with vanilla gelato, which was delicious. As a table, we also ordered the tableside tiramisu, which was such a fun and unique experience. I am a tiramisu connoisseur, so anytime I see it on the menu, I ordered it. It is my favorite dessert. Although this was not my favorite one, I very much enjoyed the experience. I will mention the espresso needs a little more time to fully soak into the ladyfingers, but the presentation and experience alone made it worth trying. The ambiance was lovely with nice background music, and the service was attentive and welcoming. Everyone in our party truly enjoyed their meal, especially the birthday girl. Overall, Patria is a fantastic dinner spot in Salinas, and I would absolutely return and highly recommend it.

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.

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

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.

Best clam chowder, sandwiches, and specials in the 831! Tastes great and big portions. My favorite…read moreitem on the menu is their special, blackened salmon tacos with mango salsa. Find them on instagram for their location schedule and times. They treat every customer as family. Cherry on top of their great food is the pirate ship theme for the fresh seafood vibe.

Best calamari steak sandwich!!! I will definitely buy this again. My husband got the chicken and…read morefries and he loved it! It was fried perfectly! The customer service was great and friendly.

I've eaten here many times over the years and I've never left a review...wow!…read moreSo here goes. This to me is the "new Phil's " if you know you know. Lots of great seating most with decent views of the harbor. The food is good, never had a bad meal or experience here. Service is better since they switched to order at the counter, take your buzzer and pick up your food style...like "Phil's. Took a friend for lunch and she loved it. Last words...fish and chips.

Everything was enjoyable here. We arrived around 4pm on a Friday and it was a little windy and…read morechilly. Fried Baja Fish tacos were DELISH. Large portion with each of the 4 tacos served. Husband got the grilled Rock Fish, it came with rice and steamed veggies. Big portion of fish and everything was fresh! Cup of CHOWDER was so yummy and their oysters were good. Can't wait to come back.

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 ;)

Food is usually good. Usually get the shrimp with potatoes and sausage. Been coming to this place…read morebecause it cheaper than the other place in town. But refusing to give gloves because it's a to go order is just bad customer service. Is this place hurting so bad you can't give up 2 gloves? Oh and to top it off I asked one of the employees for gloves and she grabbed them as soon as she told me no like she thought I was going to take some I guess? Yes although they were right in front of me I didn't just take them I asked. I can afford to buy food here believe me I'm not trying to steal some gloves. Just bad experience overall. Guess my scrubs made me look like a thief.