Karina recommended the blackened halibut, I tried it once and now it's my go to every single time. You can taste the perfectly blended spices on the fish. It's bold smokey flavor contrasts well with the buttery finish of the fish which is nice and tender on the inside. You get the option of two sides, I personally like to pair the halibut with mashed potatoes and broccolini. I've came to Rock'N Fish on multiple occasions for different celebrations and always leave satisfied. It's a cute restaurant, they're located right next to the pier and the service is always great. For parking, they have meters out front but it's a busy street so sometimes it can be difficult finding a spot but there's also parking available right next to the pier. (I'm not sure how much they charge there). read more

Came here after a 4 mile walk on the Strand. My wife and I split a Tahitian Ahi Tuna Salad and Sour Dough bread and I had a root beer. The portions were definitely enough for the two of us and Kristin is an excellent server. We think we may have been here a few years ago but are so glad we got to eat here, just a very very short walk from the beach. We will definitely come back and recommend it! read more

One block from the Beach and the strand, the location is hard to beat. Great place to people watch and get something to drink & eat. Can't beat the view. The food: the lobster tacos are good , they look great , just lack a little more flavor. The popcorn lobster is buttery and taste good, just ...The fries are so crispy and well salted, definitely a great lunch order. My brother having the sea bass , said it was fantastic. From the mashed potatoes AND the asparagus as he said is the bomb. The sea bass is killer! The flavors from the sea bass explode in your mouth. Not over powering , just perfectly. The Bloody Mary adorned with olive, pepper, lemon and lime was a perfect complement to the meal. The service, well there was a table of ten seated on the patio as well, thankfully the manager picked up the slack . He brought out the drinks, the food and made sure that everything was great. Made a difference. Definitely recommended read more

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Had a wonderful time with friends at Rock N Fish Friday night. Customer service and ambiance were great. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and attentive. The decor here is very pleasant and gives good vibes. Right by the pier this restaurant is the perfect place to hang out. The food was mostly good. We ordered a few appetizers, the coconut shrimp was delicious but the artichokes and the calamari were not. I really enjoyed my side wedge salad and the macadamia nut mahi. My husband ordered the jambalaya and liked it. My friend ordered the fish and chips and it was ok, not the best but not bad either. Overall it's a great place to eat at, you won't be disappointed .....great ambiance and great service. read more

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It was a nice Saturday to try a new seafood restaurant! The food was not the highlight for us but the service and ambiance was perfect. We ordered the calamari for our appetizer - just plays the batter was bland. I ordered the shrimp scampi and my hubby ordered the salmon with veggies. The shrimp scampi could've used more seasoning to bring it the flavor and the same was felt about the salmon dish. Everything was fresh though. Overall, our waitress was super kind, accommodating and attentive thee entire night! I also loved that she offered me a sample of the gumbo before I decided if I wanted to order it and I'm so glad she did bc it didn't have that gumbo flavor I was looking for BUT I wild be interested in returning to try other menu items it just wouldn't be my first choice for seafood. read more

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Rock n Fish is the best Manhattan Beach restaurant It is what you would expect in a beach restaurant FUN... The assortment of food is so fresh. The calamari is to die for, coupled with an artichoke for apps, just doesn't get better. The main course they offer marinated steak to blackened halibut to fantastic sides to choose from. I went with the crispy fries. Yummy. You can't leave without a slice of maple stcky toffee pudding. The wine list is amazing without having to go into debt, and the mixed drinks are so balanced and festive. Go...have FUN read more

Nice location right off the pier. Loved the option to eat on the patio. Enjoyed the fresh and raw fish and seafood choices. Attentive and friendly service. read more

It was beautiful this past weekend and we had cousins in town. They asked us to meet them at the beach and this place was feet from the strand. Calamari was delicious, French fries always a good choice , Tortilla soup and Lobster Ceviche was so good 8/10 for sure. A nice glass of white wine on this beautiful Saturday. Jill thank you for your service you were amazing. See you guys soon. Thank you!! read more

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My two guests and I dined here for the first time. Overall it was a decent and worthwhile experience. I'll give you my highs and less than highs. The restaurant is located close to the beach. There are many other nearby restaurants within a couple of short blocks. We parked about 4 blocks away in a parking structure and glad we did because, as we walked to Rock 'N Fish, we didn't see available street parking. I'm rather used to this because finding street parking anywhere in Manhattan Beach business and dining district is always a challenge. My best advice is to know where parking lots and structures are rather than driving around hunting for a place to leave your car. We were greeted by the host at the restaurant. We had a reservation and were seated at a very large and comfortable booth that could have accommodated 6 or even 8 people. I noticed three separate dining areas - one upon entering with informal seating, the main dining room with booths, tables and a bar, and upstairs dining that looked down on the main dining room. Our waiter was very efficient and gave us plenty of time to go through the menu. We started with the Garlic Cheese Toast that was served with tomato sauce. It was a little pricy at $15 but it was very good and fresh and enough to share by two people. The sauce was basically tomato soup and was very flavorful. I had the New England Clam Chowder soup. The server brought it to our table and didn't know who it was for. I told him it was for me and he set it down. But he left the soup spoon at the other far end of the table which was unnoticed even while I was asking our waiter for the spoon. The soup was pretty good, not exceptional and came barely warm (I won't say "cold" but it was just a notch above that level). I've had clam chowder soup at many restaurants and this recipe was filing and full of flavor and essentially met my expectations. We had arrived at 7 pm and, by 7:30 pm, the noise level inside was so energetic that it was nearly impossible to communicate with my guests. I'm not saying this was a bad thing and I only mention it in case people are looking for intimate dining. Two of us had the King Salmon which included two sides. I ordered the dinner salad and baked potato and so did one of my guests. The downer part is the food looked less than appetizing on the plate. The salmon was on the small size and the baked potato had a very rustic appearance. But both were very good. The salmon was cooked properly, pink inside and served at the right temperature. The baked potato was also hot and not overcooked. Looks and presentation aside it was a good meal. My other guest had the Burrata with Braised Leeks and, although we didn't talk about it, he only ate half of it and said he didn't like it. The server who cleaned the table noticed the burrata was only half finished and didn't say or ask anything about my guest's satisfaction. All things considered this is a nice restaurant, especially for those who like the energetic group scene. The food is good, not spectacular and, for the cost, a good deal. I'd say give it a try and, remember, if you drive your car there try to plan ahead and know where to conveniently park. read more

Rock'N Fish - Main dining room and bar area. - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Food was fantastic. Service was top notch. Great place to have a business meeting during the week. read more

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Came to Rock n Fish for a business dinner and the food was amazing! Friendly staff and very accommodating. It was my first time trying grilled artichoke and I loved it. We started with the Caesar salad which was perfectly made and this cheesy bread that was incredible. I didn't even have a chance to take pictures because we dug right in! The halibut was one of the best I've had, so flavorful and juicy! My favorite item was definitely the shrimp scampi, the linguini was AMAZING! A must try! read more

Rock'N Fish - Oak Grilled Artichoke - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is one of those spots that you can go to and enjoy every moment no matter what you're celebrating or if you're just coming to hang out. I can't tell you how awesome the staff is and how good the food is. Love this spot. The crowd is great the views are even better and it's just an all out great time. Wait time is normally 30 minutes. Parking can be a drag. But it only takes about 15 minutes on a busy day to find a spot. You do have to pay for parking. read more

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Hadn't dined at Rock'N Fish in ages, but I've now added it to the rotation after some very good, recent lunches. They've got a good lunch special that includes clam chowder or a salad plus Blackened Rockfish or salmon and choice of side dish. The rockfish is served in a sauce (beurre blanc?) with capers. Perfectly cooked. My companion got the brussel sprouts as her side, I ordered the spicy mac & cheese- nice flavor and made for a nicely-portioned lunch. I've tried the fish & chips, the grilled fish tacos, and the macadamia-crusted mahi-mahi on other visits. All solid, well-prepared choices made with quality ingredients. Another highlight is their selection of local spirits. They have locally-headquartered NEFT Vodka which makes for the smoothest Bloody Mary ever. Street parking and parking lots along the beach. Nice view and people-watching from the front patio. Excellent service by Christian, the bartender. When you dine at the bar, he'll make you feel like he actually enjoys serving meals (which I didn't personally love back in my bartending days). Bon Appétit! read more

I flew into LA to attend the Blackpink concerts at SoFi and made a reservation at one of my favorite places in Manhattan Beach, Rock 'N Fish. My flight was 3+ hours late but the staff at the restaurant handled my requests to push back my reservation several times ... A big thanks go out to the responsive service ... I finally arrived at 9pm and was seated at a table right by the sidewalk where I could watch the vibrant scene on Manhattan Beach Blvd. I started with a 1908 Empress gin & tonic ($15) while I perused the menu. I ordered a half dozen oysters ($22.95) and the blackened halibut ($49.95) with broccolini and spicy mac-n-cheese as the two sides. The oysters were the size I prefer (small) and were served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and Champagne mignonette. My halibut was not as blackened as I expected, it was more like a well-grilled piece of fish. It was served with grilled lemon, and some Cajun butter. I chose roasted broccolini with honey / sesame glaze and spicy mac-n-cheese as my two sides. The broccolini was so good, I wanted more! I wish my halibut was a bit rarer; I like my fish underdone. That's on me, I failed to tell Lindy how I wanted my fish cooked. I didn't have room for dessert because the mac-n-cheese was so filling, so I ended my meal with a nice cup of coffee (gratis). I asked Lindy if they still had T-shirts for sale. She was unfamiliar with them, but she showed me some caps and I purchased three to give away as gifts back home in Hawaii. If you want good seafood in a vibrant atmosphere, Rock 'N Fish is the place for you! Parking can be problematic, but I've been able to find parking on each visit. Call me lucky! read more

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This location is real close to the shore and on the hill. There's metered parking that extends to two hours that accepts quarters or card. The atmosphere here is really neat amd obviously marine themed. I like the fish artwork! The service was great. Our server was really nice and friendly. The food arrived at a good time. I got the blackened Fish Tacos (recommended by the server) and it was delicious. The tortillas seemed homemade and has a nice texture to them. They are generous with the avocado. I liked the seasoning on the fish. You get two cups of sauce but I was mostly tempted to eat the tacos as is. The dishes are well portioned. I was full by the end. I'd definitely return to try more of the menu. read more

Rock'N Fish - Blackened Fish Tacos with fries - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is just a few steps from the Manhattan Beach pier and it's well worth a visit! Honestly, maybe a little touristy, but the food was genuinely good and so was the drink. I can't remember what it was called, it was their specialty rum drink, but it was nice and sweet and had crushed ice. Our waitress was great, she did upsell me on the drink (on my visit, it came with the glass for their anniversary!) but it was a very low pressure sale. She made good menu suggestions after asking our general food preferences. We were able to be seated at 11am on a Saturday with absolutely no wait, but it was busier when we left. read more

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Great tasting, quality food! I've been here a few times growing up, and the food is just as delicious as I remember. We ordered their Beer Battered Fish and Chips, New England Clam Chowder, Blackened Oregon Rockfish, ROCK'N Scampi. Their Fish and Chips are pretty good, not dry, and are perfectly crisped. Their fries are just normal fries but they're good. It also comes with a coleslaw salad which was fresh, lightly sweet, and a bit creamy which I liked. The clam chowder was also pretty good. It sort of reminded me of the clam chowder from Erewhon. It consisted of a good number of clams and was nice and creamy. The Blackened Oregon Rockfish was delicious and very fresh. I also really enjoyed the mashed potatoes that came with the dish. The ROCK'N Scampi is a pasta dish. This dish was good and contained shrimps that tasted fresh. Although, I preferred their non-pasta dishes more. Overall, had a great dining experience and the food here was excellent. The servers were very kind and helpful. The restaurant is also super close to the beach, so you can get a pretty nice view of the beach if you dine outdoors. There's no designated parking lot, but I was able to find free parking minutes away walking distance. read more

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Yummy spot near the ocean however as you know in a high tourist area prices are also marked up. Parking is terrible as to be expected. Coconut shrimp and the fish tacos were super fresh and tasty. Good quality products with lots of flavor. Even with the coconut shrimp bring fried, it wasn't heavy or oily. read more

Rock'N Fish - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Love this place! Great location...close to the beach. Lovely outdoorish seating. Came to celebrate our anniversary! Perfect spot for delish drinks, views, yummy food and dessert! And the best service. Great happy hour! Got the espresso martini, beer, and shared the seafood tower. All delish! After a walk around the town & down to the beach, we had dinner later on ... Artichoke, cheese bread, Rib Eye & Cioppino = all delish! We had 2 different servers and they both were super attentive and friendly. Recommend! read more

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Really nice seafood restaurant right in the heart of Manhattan Beach. They serve the biggest oysters I have ever seen. The fish are very fresh and have no fishy flavor at all. The coconut shrimp were big and crispy, packed with flavor. The interior decoration is great and the staff are very friendly. read more

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First off, here's what's great about this spot: Great location and great service. It's near the water, near other bars and our group of 4 was able to be seated immediately at 12:30pm on a Saturday. What's sadly not so great is the food. We really enjoyed the cocktails and the raw oysters, but the rest was pretty bland. We ordered the fish tacos and the seafood pasta and both lacked flavor and absolutely weren't worth what we paid. Maybe we ordered the wrong items? Unsure. read more

Rock'N Fish - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I used to love this place but they have seriously gone down hill. We went here a few days after Vday to celebrate & got the lobster tails as always. I should have taken a picture. They were SO tiny! & TOUGH & CHEWY. gross! What a waste of $300 for 2 people. The only thing I can say anything good about is their spicy mac n cheese... that's about it. BOO!!!! We have been here countless times, but that was our last. never again. read more

Hands down, one of the best seafood restaurants in Manhattan Beach! This place is excellent. Great location right off the beach, great food, great drinks, and great service. We were able to get a reservation, which I definitely recommend doing. The inside is nice. We got to sit in the bar room and really loved the vibe. Our server was so nice and very helpful with all our questions! Had great recommendations on the menu as well. The food was fantastic! Everything was fresh and made perfectly. Our group had a variety of entrees but the two that stuck out were the Barramundi and Classic Lobster Roll. Absolutely recommend both! They have a great selection of sides that you can swap out as well. The drinks were delicious as well. The Navy Grog is their specialty cocktail, and it is so good! Comes in a fun glass as well. Overall, Rock'N Fish needs to be on your list of restaurants to try in Manhattan Beach, especially if you're looking for seafood. Cannot go wrong here! read more

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We had a great meal of Blackened Halibut and Fish & Chips with a Calamari starter. The chocolate soufflé dessert was delicious too. Our table, which the hostess was nice enough to give us, had an ocean view (for one of us) and there was a nice breeze. Our server, Karina, was very attentive and personable. It was a really nice night. read more

Rock'N Fish - Fish & Chips in the foreground, Blackened Halibut in the background. - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. NO MORE! I was so disappointed. I ordered the artichoke and it was so small and burnt, that it was a joke. Then I ordered an Ahi Salad. It was one of the most overpriced salad with so little on it. It didn't have everything on it that the menu said it had. It had bagged lettuce,, not the fresh lettuce they normally had. The ahi tuna was such a small amount, maybe 2-3 oz. Such a disappointment for being $30. I couldn't let this slide by without warning people how bad it was. This restaurant is not what it used to be. On to so many better restaurants than this in Manhattan Beach. Sorry R N F. You lost me. read more

Very solid restaurant super close to the beach. We booked a reservation for Father's Day. Walked right up here from the main part of the pier after a great day at the beach. Mac n cheese was definitely the star of the show imo. Top notch flavor and perfect texture. For entree had the surf'n turf. Although the lobster was delicious, it wasn't the best steak I've had. I wish I would have tried more of the seafood options that were being recommended. Mashed potatoes were nice and creamy and the asparagus had a good texture. Service was on top of it. They have an outdoor area, lower level and upper level. Parking is scarce in this area so plan accordingly. read more

Rock'N Fish - Spicy Mac n' Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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One of my favorite seafood restaurants to date. Rock'N Fish serves all the classics. The only thing I wish they did differently was how they prepare their lobster roll cold vs hot. Other than that, the food was really good. My favorite were the scallops and poke nachos. Service was quick and efficient. I'd like to come back and try other menu items soon! read more

Rock'N Fish - Hawaiian Poke - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Located up the street from the pier, this was a nice place for date night, family night or a quick drink. Extensive bar and attentive servers. The jambalaya was great and the cob salad with seared ahi was too. Large portions and an inviting atmosphere this is a win if you're in the area. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars was the lack of water service until the end of our dinner. read more

Rock'N Fish - Dining out in good company. - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The amazing location of this place and its delicious food make it a top tier restaurant. This place is a very short walk from the pier/beach which is ideal. I think they do the classic beach-related food items really well. The fish in the fish and chips had great crispiness on the outside and tender fish in the inside. The clam chowder was tasty and did not have an overpowering creaminess to it. The fish in the blackened oregon rockfish dish had perfect tenderness and paired well with the mashed potatoes. The rock'n scampi was not bad but not as strong as the other dishes described in this review. Overall, great go-to place for seafood when in Manhattan Beach. read more

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I saw reviews rave about the spicy mac and cheese and like a little kid, I love the stuff. The mac and cheese here with the spice was fine, but it seemed like velveeta cheese is used or that is the consistency. No solid cheese added with the mac in addition, and I feel like this would up their game as a casual not so casual food critic. But, if so many others are crazy about it, then it's better to keep it as is. I also had the rockfish. Grilled and seasoned so well, fresh green beans, quality mash potatoes that seemed like they were made from scratch. It was real busy here on Mother's Day naturally, my time was kind of short, so I just decided to take out. Clean restaurant. read more

I brought my friend visiting from Hong Kong here since I wanted to take her around the beach area and she's pescetarian. After searching for spots, this place looked the most promising, and it did not disappoint! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sides were packed with great flavors. We both loved it. Plus, the staff was super accommodating when we asked to sit under the warmers (we were definitely cold girlies that day!). I'd definitely come back again, maybe for a date night or brunch with friends next time. read more

Rock'N Fish - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Here from NY. Fell into this place. Outside front patio which was nice but fighting off too many flies. A block away from the pier. Nice menu. Ordered sour dough which was amazing, warm and crunchy Broccoli side. Fish tacos and a diner side salad (comes with it). 2 sauces one of which was a little spicy. If felt the tacos just needed more flavor. A lime slaw topping would have been nice. My friend had a Caesar salad with chicken. Good size portions. Humongous bar inside. Very clean restrooms. Moderate prices. Good service read more

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Came here for the first time to try out their DineLA Restaurant Week special lunch menu. Loved that each reservation at any participating restaurant supports LA wildfire relief. Unfortunately, the food that I tried here was nothing remarkable . The fish tacos lacked a lot of flavor and seasoning. The taco was also very wet and soggy- the tortilla didn't hold up well. However, I will note that the location is beautiful- only steps away from the ocean. read more

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The service was excellent the shrimp appetizer and the lobster ceviche was pretty good. The surf and turf filet mignon was overcooked as as well as the lobster. The waitress was very apologetic and took the items off my order as Time had passed. I really didn't get a chance to order anything else except for the appetizer and the navy cocktail. All in all I will return and stick with appetizers only next time. read more

Recommend the lunch special with clam chowder and a rock fish entree. Tons of flavor and an excellent view of the surf from the patio. A little on the pricey side, but worth it for a nice meal out. read more

Beautiful place and amazing view. Alcohol prices are okay and we liked the customer service.

We had a great pre-sunset meal tonight. First time there. Our server, Danny, was great and attentive. We have two sensitive celiac kids and he was very knowledgeable on the gluten free options. We were so happy to hear they had a dedicated fryer for the french fries! One child had a half rack of the baby back rib ribs with the yummy bbq sauce, the other had a grilled cheese on a gluten-free bun and they were both satisfied, which says a lot! We were also very impressed by Rachel, the front of house manager. Before the kitchen fired our meals, she came and checked in with us to discuss the safety protocols and the inherent risk of cross contamination in a small kitchen that is shared with lots of gluten items. I had the blackened halibut. It seemed more just Cajun spiced than a cast iron/ blackened crust but it was delicious nonetheless. Also gluten free, as were the mashed potatoes and asparagus. Spouse had the shrimp tacos and gave them a big thumbs up, but was left a little hungry and wished there was one more to the order. Thank you to the lovely staff. It's hard to find places that are safe for our kids to eat, and we really appreciate them going above and beyond to make our experience a great one. We will be back! read more

Stopped here to eat during a beach walk and I'm so happy I did! I love this cute place. It is nothing like what you would think from the outside. There's plenty of seating and a really cute bar. I love how they have it decorated for the holidays. The service is great, and the food is okay too. read more

Rock'N Fish - Full Caesar Salad with chicken - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Exceptional! Soooo good decided to come back again tonight. Loved the chilled crab legs and chopped salad! read more

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Really cute fish house. I LOVE the bar & the ambiance. Food was fresh and yummy & the service - specifically our bartender was awesome.