Been going to Otani's since I was a young girl in high school. Went again today with my husband. Food and service still amazing. Karen still as sweet as ever. See you again. 105 years wow what a blessing what an Accomplishment . read more

Oof this one is hard. Otani's is a staple in Oxnard. Interior takes you back in time, nothing too fancy. Service was great. Food was a bit of a let down. I don't know, maybe this just isn't for my taste buds. The new england clam chowder was super bland and barely tasted like a clam chowder. It was a soup..sure but, I don't even know why they call it a clam chowder. It's nothing like you'd expect They are known for their charbroiled fish. I tried the red snapper and it was actually pretty good. comes with some sides. rice was rice. The tempura veggies were meh- their batter isn't really what I like for tempura - kind of soft and moist and not crunchy They also do fried fish- two batters tempura or some chicken-batter? a bit more thick. I would not recommend that as the charbroiled fish had a lot more flavor. The batters here were not impressive. It was a bit disappointing to only like a portion of their menu read more

I have been going here since I was a little girl. This place is amazing. Great service. Great food. I have always ordered via phone and just found about online not too long. Super convenient. My family tend to take it home but I the area is nice. I love the ocean feel every time I walk in. read more

Love me some Otani's seafood; among the best in Ventura County. Last time I had the fish tacos w battered fried cod and was a very happy camper. read more

Read some reviews here about this place . I was disappointed to say the least . I'll start with what I was attracted to this place for . FISH AND CHIPS. Fish seamed to be fresh , portioned smaller than expected for price comparisons. The fry's , well let's just say they were probably the best part of our meal , and they're the skinny frozen bag fry's , doesn't say much about our meal huh! The tarter sauce was a 6 out of 10. Battered fish (fish and chips ) 6.5 out of 10. My wife ordered fried fish tacos and grilled fish tacos . WOW! the tacos had lettuce and shredded cheese ! ‍ ( no white sauce ) The grilled fish tacos "" had teriyaki sauce on the shrimp! !! With lettuce and shredded cheese as well. Oh my oh my! I ordered a ( cup ) of clam chowder ( just to taste it) .... final disappointment. Did have some kind of taste to it , but it seamed to be water based . ZERO creamyness to it! Last my little was not hungry , so we ordered he a grilled cheese, sad ( two pieces of bread with cheese) zero butter , zero flavor . We will never be returning to this location , and I'm sad for this review because the ladies there seemed very nice but I was terribly disappointed. I'm sorry ... Overall, for a sea food place so close to the ocean in Oxnard.. ( clam chowder at red lobster is 100 times better ) just saying . 5 or of 10 for us . read more

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While Oxnard is famous for its amazing Mexican food, I believe it's also a hidden gem for great seafood. Otani's is a prime example. This homegrown seafood joint has been serving Oxnard for ages, and they make one of my favorite fish and chips. The fish is battered tempura style, giving it a perfect crunch and tasty batter. Pair that with an amazing tartar sauce, what could go wrong? My wife tried the snapper plate and loved it. The snapper was cooked to perfection, and the teriyaki sauce complemented it beautifully. My son had the teriyaki bowl and enjoyed it just as much. The grilled chicken was flavorful with a delightful crunch, and he gobbled it up. If you're in the 805 and craving some great seafood, Otani's is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Your food is made to order so you can expect to have freshly cooked fried or grilled plates. Calamari is definitely something I would order again. Would opt for more rice if you're a heavily rice lover (husband is Filipino and he inhaled the rice with extra fish lol!) the salad that came with our plate lacked flavor and zing that you'd expect. the zucchini tempura is my favorite out of the veggies, hoping to get just a side of that only next time. Service is friendly and helpful. Restaurant was a bit stuffy when we dined in. Maybe leaving doors open or running the ceiling fan if there's no AC would help make patrons a bit more comfy. We went on a pretty hot day and were sweating by the end of the meal. read more

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It was an average meal. I had a red snapper sandwich, and the fish is a good size. The clam chowder is unimpressive. It didn't seem like clam chowder, but more like a cornstarch slurry. read more

Food and service are always great at Otani's. They have been an Oxnard "go to" restaurant forever!

What a little hidden find! Great seafood. Family owned and operated since 1952. Excellent service. A must try when you're in the area. It's a cozy little casual vibe. Order at the counter and find your spot! read more

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Was going to run from Oxnard o Andrias in Ventura for a fish n chip meal and remembered Otanis in downtown Oxnard was still open right now and they have the best tempura fried fish n chips anyway so here I am.... read more

Excellent, flavorful food and very friendly, welcoming staff. I happened to be in Oxnard on business and decided to give this place a try. I will be back. read more

Welp... my heart is a bit broken. I grew up going to this place when I was a little girl. I'm pretty sure every other Oxnardian can say the same. This place is bigger than I remember!!! I do remember the coolest little convenience store in the inside. You can buy snacks and drinks on one side. This place has always had a cool vibe and great service. This hasn't change one bit! What has changed??? The rice... remember, that yummy "sticky" rice you would get at Otanies? If you know, you know! This is why my heart is broken. Where did it go? On the other hand, the shrimp tempura... that batter they use is DELICIOUS!!! I could've just said, "hold the salad and rice and give me allll the shrimps!!!" They made that with love!!! Go in and try this place out if you're a local. FYI... they don't serve clam chowder on Wednesday read more

Otani's - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oxnard, California

Fresh fish in a variety of styles including fish tacos and fish plates. They also have an excellent clam chowder. Conveniently located near Heritage Square, this is a great place for a casual lunch or dinner. Family owned and operated with historical photos on the wall, this place is a part of Oxnard history. read more

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really a 3.5 *. Service was nice. I was looking for some fish and chips that are not greasy, with a light batter and a high fish to batter ratio. Our favorite spot just closed (the raven tavern in Oxnard). I ordered the tempura cod with tempura veggies thinking tempura at a Japanese fish house would be light and not greasy but there was still too much grease for my liking. The tempura veggies were very good (the zucchini was excellent, broccoli was very good, but the sweet potato/yam was greasy). The "salad" that came with was boring. The rice was ok. My wife enjoyed her salad with a nice big piece of salmon on it. Prices are good. read more

Everything is always delicious! Wish they would sell bottles of the rice sauce, it's perfect.

Always a great experience at Otani's. The people who work there are always very friendly. Food is great. They have old historic pictures of Oxnard on the wall. If you love seafood, come to Otani's! read more

Otani probably makes one of the best fish tacos I've ever tasted. It shouldn't come as a surprise that it's so good, because the restaurant is a local institution. Everyone seems to have a story about eating here. The restaurant is just darling, with cute tables clustered so seating is cozy, but not cramped. It also helps that the owners are lovely. read more

I grew in Ventura County and I've been coming to Otani's for years. Their seafood has always been fresh with generous servings and reasonable prices and budget friendly. But today I was very disappointed on my meal. The 3 pieces of fish that came with the meal, one piece of fish was overcooked and the 2 other pieces of fish was undercooked and the tempura batter on the fish was soggy and one of the pieces of fish was half the size of the other 2 and it looked broken in half. I took the plate up to the counter and showed the server and told her about the significant size difference of the pieces of fish on my meal and to my shock and dismay she said it was the correct size and that's how their tempura fish is served.After my disappointing meal and service,, I'm extremely reculant to want to ever come back to Otani's again read more

I've been coming here for over 10 years! If I'm ever in the area I try to always stop by. Sweetest staff! The food is amazing, there's a lot to choose from and equally yummy! There's a good amount of sitting area inside and if you need to do takeout you can always call! There's a lot of street parking and as well as a small lot on the side. read more

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Went here for dinner because coworker recommended and wife was craving clam chowder. Went inside and no one was there which was already a sign. Wife and I ordered a cup of clam chowder, teriyaki red snapper , and fish and chips. Clam chowder - worst clam chowder ever eaten! Go to fisherman's wharf or Andrias. This was nasty. See pictures. I think they used too much cornstarch and it didn't taste like clam , tasted like shit! Good thing we only got a cup!1/10!!!! Teriyaki red snapper - it was ok. 6/10 Fish and chips - fish tasted "fishy." Fries were lame. 4/10 If you want good fish and chips or clam chowder , don't go here. I recommend going to Andrias or sea fresh. We will not be coming here again . "First impression counts." We dined inside for about 45 mins and no customers came in and it was just the two of us. read more

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Oh gosh every bad review on here is true: flavorless salad dressing that's like tossed in white... watered down mayo? Some weird brown sauce on your rice (ok I thought this tasted like a watered down Gravy and not bad but my bf said it just made the rice and noodles soggy without contributing) One of the house specialities was chow mein so we got the combo shrimp and chicken one and it was all generally flavorless. The shrimp was so overcooked it had shrank dramatically and was like chewing rubber. The red clam chowder featured a heavy taste of tomato. Having followed up my meal with an extra reading of additional yelp reviews, I think the new England style might not be much better. The celery and veggies were nice but again the clams were way overcooked, extremely chewy and stringy. One star for nice service although the discount applied from the visit oxnard pass was wrong. Too much trouble to fix for the additional $2.70 off The red snapper (broiled) sandwich was probably the best entree we had but again lacked flavor but at least it wasn't too overcooked like the other items. Outside of that, the best item was the French fries and that's never a great sign for a restaurant unless that's the namesake/specialty (otanis is seafood / Japanese btw) read more

Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and prices were reasonable. Till we meet again soon

During a random stay in Oxnard, I was craving seafood and found Otani's on Yelp. It had fairly good reviews, so why not? Below is our order. It totally hit the spot after a day at the beach. We used the online ordering option. I downloaded the app and ordering was painless and easy. We scheduled for a pick-up within 45-mins, and food was waiting for us when we arrived. I was impressed with their setup, focusing on social distancing. They had markers on the ground (blue x's) and they limit the # of people inside. Everyone had masks on and they provide hand sanitizer. The online pick-up line is to the very left. Wish there was a sign to signify this, but we didn't wait long at all. Seemed like a fairly smooth setup. They also have 2 picnic tables outside and 2 tables set up in front of the establishment, for outdoor dining. All around great experience! Thanks Otani's! -clam chowder: it was thicker consistency, but tasty. Not a whole lot of clam, but it was enough. Loved the veggies in it, carrots, celery, and potato. Definitely worth it for less than $4 for a bowl. -mexican-style shrimp cocktail: it was a little watery, but had nice flavor. They use medium-sized shrimps and they tasted fresh. A lot of cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to pair with the shrimp. -Comb #2 & Calamari steak meals: both were delicious. We were expecting the fried components to be soggy and mushy. We were wrong. All the fried stuff was crunchy and fresh. Very impressive being that we had a 10-15 minute drive from the restaurant. Kudos on the batter! Everything was cooked perfectly! The salad was a little soggy, which was expected, and I would've preferred more dressing. But it's all about preference. :) read more

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Otani's Combo #1 with 2 tempura shrimps + 2 tempura Pacific cod or snapper fishes + tempura veggies + rice + their perfection salade is my new food obsession and it's the perfect meal to fill a happy belly. The place has an old school family fish camp style feel. The folks are friendly and appreciate endless love for their food. Definitely highly recommended by me! Still ***** but updating review to note about the New England clam chowder. It is not a traditional preparation but made with corn starch and possibly bouillon. It's not a proper chowder by any stretch of a Northeast fisherman's imagination. I cannot recommend it. A traditional preparation uses clams and their brine, cream/milk, butter, potatoes, salt, pepper, clams, salt pork (but some will say bacon fat), celery is debatable, onion as well, maaaybe a little bit of flour for roux but some will argue against -- the great thick v thin debate. Anything fancier is not the traditional dish of folks who lived and worked by the sea of New England fishing communities, unless they made it that way themselves. This is indeed an ethnic traditional dish of the fishing communities and their peoples of New England. Use of corn starch and bouillon makes it a misappropriation of the ethnic tradition. But their fish dishes and sides are most excellent and I order takeout weekly now to sustain me. read more

The fish tacos which I paid $22.83 for were terrible and the shrimp Cocktail that my niece ordered did not look or taste good. I paid $20.83 for the tacos. I won't be going back read more

Great service, the waitress was so kind and assistive. The food was amazing, the teriyaki cheeseburger was delicious. Will be coming back soon. read more

This is an amazing family owned restaurant, outstanding, friendly, service! The menu is delicious, what ever you order it will delight your taste buds! The atmosphere is welcoming and tells you their story since their first store. The owner is wonderful and aids in not only customer service but helping to tell the Otani Izzy History! Thank you Otani Family for sharing your wonderful food with us! Laura Zavala read more

Celebrating 70 years in business, Otani Izzy Fish Market and Restaurant deserves all of my five stars. Located in downtown Oxnard the Otani family has been in Oxnard since the early 1900's. You can see the history through family pictures and timeline on the back wall. I ordered the clam chowder and vegetables tempura and Jeff had the grilled teriyaki red snapper that he raved about. More of a restaurant than a fish market with the ambiance of Mid-century donut shop decor. Fun place to visit and soak up some history read more

Otani's - Menu - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oxnard, California

Love Otani's Fish Restaurant. Highly recommend. Excellent value and quality in downtown Oxnard. My family and I have been going to Otani's for years. I usually order the grilled red snapper. It comes with a fresh green salad and steamed white rice. So good so fresh. Super friendly service and modestly priced. Menu is extensive including tempura and teriyaki. Substantial seating. See u there. read more

Otani's - Grilled snapper - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oxnard, California

The food is excellent and the taste is delicious. Always have a good meal here. Friendly atmosphere. Ambiance is an open and friendly experience. Depends on the time of day if you get quiet or a little noisier. Try it !!! read more

Enjoyed my tempura Shrimp & Fish dish. All the food tasted fresh & clean, as did the tartar sauce & cocktail sauce. Food arrives rapidly so the service is excellent. The surroundings aren't plush but pleasant enough. Been going here for decades. Never disappointed in the quality of the food or the bang for my buck. read more

Every time that we go there. We are treated so nicely and feel like we are family!!! The service is excellent. Never have had bad service. The staff comes around to see if everything is good and if there is anything else that they can bring you. The ambiance is very comfortable and pleasant read more

Tried this place about a week ago on an Oxnard taco crawl! The staff was awesome and handled our large group expertly! Had the grilled shrimp taco, really good and fresh. I would love to go back to try more of their seafood items especially the clam chowder which looked excellent. read more

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I had heard good things about this restaurant and was excited to try it. We ordered a few meals for take out. While it was filling, the food was disappointing. The salad that came with the meals tasted like it was tossed in mayonnaise only. The fish, both cod and snapper, has hardly any seasoning. The chow mein felt like it needed more seasoning. The tarter was on the sweet side and the chowder had the consistency of gravy (chunky not creamy) and tasted only of pepper. The best thing we had and would recommend is the calamari. Otherwise, I would skip it. The staff was helpful and the restaurant was clean and organized. read more

I really enjoy their Broiled Salmon with double salad. It's grilled to perfection. Order ahead. Use the Otani's Seafood app. read more

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We have been coming here for years. Delicious! We keep coming back! Keep up the good work.

The hospitality/Customer service gazillion stars!! The food was as good if not better than what we expected! I am not a fan of Mahi Mahi- but they can cook it right! My salmon and Orange Roughy was spot on too! I didn't get to pick off of anyone else's plates. So, I will need to get the shrimp tacos and maybe the chicken tenders! Karen was sooooooooooooooooo gracious! I may be a little biased here as I found tidbits of our background overlapping each others. Most people I talk with about the Japanese relocation camps (which is a rarity) that even were taught about it usually only look at the bad part of that time. They don't talk about how their families were able to endure it and better yet, move on and learn that you can keep growing and even make an impact on your life and others. Karen's Grandfather not only endured life at the same camp as my parents in Gila Bend, AZ but in Hiroshima as well during the bombing. Even though many Japanese American properties were taken by the government as eminent domain or people buying land for pennies on the acre, this restaurant is still standing by the same family for 72+ years! We will definitely be back! What a great find for us! read more

I've been going to Otanis for years and always enjoyed the food. Today not so much, the red snapper was dry and didn't have a good taste and the rice was mushy. Not sure What happened but to spend 50 dollars for substandard food is not cool. read more

Had the Izzy special and small bowl of New England clam chowder. Everything I ordered was made fresh and served hot. Been coming here since I was a toddler. read more

Otani's - Izzy special with rice and salad, small bowl of clam chowder new England style - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oxnard, California