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    Sea Fresh

    3.4 (512 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Scallops
    Kary W.

    I wanted to like this place but though the seafood is fresh there's not much flavor. I ordered the scallops-meh. And my partner had wasabi crusted ahi. We were both underwhelmed. Service and ambiance were nice and dog friendly!

    Wild salmon EXCELLENT!
    Rebecca G.

    Absolutely love this location in Ojai! They have a fantastic dog friendly patio (2 sides-one has a fire pit) with lots of seating! Full service dining too! An indoor fish market, full service dining and a small sushi bar... unlike Sea Fresh at the Channel Islands harbor where you order at the front and they bring your food to you or? I think they call you to pick it up at the counter? Now I can't remember Anyway the food was delicious! 3 of us had the grilled salmon and one had chicken piccata. I also tried the clam chowder which was yummy! Our server was awesome! Very nice man (can't remember his name) Great recommendations, attentive throughout our meal, refreshing our drinks...and the assistants were on top of taking our plates away. Just a great dining experience! Highly recommend!!

    Ramon S.

    This place was amazing and the food was great I got the wild salmon and my wife had the white fish with veggies and the fried zucchini was delicious!

    No Sushi !
    Momo C.

    When I walked in, on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, it was about a 7 minute wait. There are some seats outside while you wait, and there were not a-lot, but a noticeable amount of bugs. After our name got called, we got outdoor seating. It looked great but the table was still wet, and so was the seat. We got our drinks minutes after we sat down, I liked that after getting the drinks, you got to order food without another wait. The mimosa was very good and well balanced, which tasted great. I got the linguine Alfredo pasta, it was a pretty big portion in my opinion, but was amazing! My family also got a few things, which i tried, first my mother got the steamed clam which was pretty good, it was very garlicky and buttery, she also got the sand dab. It came with mash potatoes and carrots, it was her first time trying it, and it was really good! But what brings it down to 3 stars is that there were flies EVERYWHERE. So many, we had to move inside. And there were still flies inside! One even flew into the mimosa!!!! And onto my garlic bread. I wouldn't recommend this place if you get annoyed pretty easily. When you see so many flies, you definitely question the hygiene of the place. The waiter said it was the fly season, but the neighboring restaurants did not have any fly infestation like this place. But other than that they had average food here! So if you're comfortable fanning your food constantly while trying to enjoy a meal then this is your place. ;)

    Keriyana C.

    Came to Ojai w my sister and the kids. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside. Our service was super helpful and very nice. They had a happy hour 2pm-5pm so we were happy w that. Many choices for very affordable prices. The main menu also had great seafood and land options. We ordered French fries 6/10 nothings special to remark but also not terrible. "Crab" cakes 6/10 these Salmon cakes were off happy hour. Granted it says crab it was as straight salmon. They definitely did not lack in salmon I can say that. They whole cake was salmon which resulted in to be too dense and a bit dry. No matter the sauces and lemon, couldn't help. I loved the idea of capers in them. Oysters on half shell 7/10 the oysters were fresh and delicious. My biggest peeve was the fact they weren't shucked fully. The oysters were still attached to the shell which was kinda annoying. They could of been cleaned better. Overall The oysters were huge tho and tasty. Tuna Tartare 7/10 my sister had I did not try that but she said it was good. Sushi Spicy tuna 9/10 & yellowtail 8/10 (per my 8 yr old son) he said every was good. If there's a kid who knows spicy tuna this kid right here is an expert. Swordfish and roasted mushrooms 7/10 swordfish was delicious great flavor and fresh. The mushroom had garlic and could of used a tad more salt but still tasty. Drink The Elderberry martini 7/10 was strong and had some sweet yet earthly flavor. Nothing fancy a bit pricey even off happy hour for a simple martini. In all everything was fairly decent. Some things could of been better or spruced up. I appreciate the variety of the menu and the freshness of everything.

    Calamari
    Mr F.

    Sea Fresh was our choice for lunch while visiting Ojai. We were deciding between seafood and Italian food, and when we passed by Sea Fresh, it looked inviting -- not too busy and with a pleasant atmosphere -- so we decided to give it a try. Menu & Food Sea Fresh offers a good variety of seafood and a few land options, which makes it easy to find something for every taste. We started with the calamari appetizer. The flavor was good, but the portion felt a bit small for the price and the rings were a little chewy. There were only two tentacle pieces, with the rest being rings. For the main course, we ordered the Idaho Whole Trout. The fish was cooked well and nicely plated, but unfortunately it was overly salty -- the combination of capers (already salty) and extra seasoning made it hard to fully enjoy the otherwise delicious flavor. The salad on the plate had a noticeable earthy taste, as if it hadn't been washed properly, and the side of vegetables was just two or three small pieces of broccoli -- more like garnish than a real side dish. Presentation The overall presentation was okay but could be improved. The fish looked good and the plate was well-sized, but the salad felt rushed and the dressing served in a plastic cup felt out of place for a sit-down restaurant of this type. Small touches like using ceramic containers, adding more color, and offering a proper portion of vegetables would make the dish look much more balanced and appealing. Service The service was the highlight of our visit. Nea greeted us with a big smile, was attentive without being intrusive, and checked on our table every few minutes to make sure everything was going well. Her wine recommendation paired nicely with the calamari and showed good knowledge of the menu. Small details like fresher lemon wedges and a smoother wine-pouring ritual could improve the experience, but Nea's warmth and professionalism elevated the meal. Value & Recommendation Sea Fresh has a pleasant atmosphere and very good service, but there's room for improvement in seasoning control, salad preparation, and the quantity of sides. Overall, it's a good place for seafood in Ojai if you're looking for a relaxed lunch, but I'd recommend asking for light salt and checking sides for freshness.

    Blue skies in Ojai.  Sometimes they're pink, like Sea Fresh's delicious Pink Moment cocktail.
    Ellen M.

    I love their wild-caught salmon and their charred broccoli. Also, their drinks, such as the Pink Moment and their margaritas are delicious. Friendly staff as well. :)

    Seafood Linguine
    Kelly L.

    Stopped by on a Friday evening with my partner. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and we were seated immediately. There is a cute outdoor seating area as well as indoor seating. We opted in for indoor since it was a bit cold outside. Our server was kind and helpful. We ordered the Seafood Linguine and Fish & Chips. The food came out very quickly. The pasta was fantastic and very flavorful. The Fish & Chips were good too, but the pasta was definitely the star of the evening. Portion sizes were big, and we had plenty of leftovers! Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend! Parking: Plenty of free street parking available

    Happy hour
    Nicole L.

    Such a great place! We sat outside with our dog and the waiter immediately brought the dog his own water bowl. Our waiter was awesome. So friendly and he was cracking jokes the whole night. The food was amazing. The oysters were to die for.

    omg omg,soooooooo gooooood. The fish meat is very tender and melts in the mouth. The service was excellent. They kindly offered water to my dog. The price is also very reasonable. I will come to ojai for this restaurant.

    Steak
    Jasmine P.

    Came here thinking there is sushi. Just in case you are looking for sushi, they don't serve it on the weekend. We still ate to try it out. Service was good. It was a busy weekend but still was taken care of and quick enough. Ambience could go either way. You can dress up or be casual. We sat outside on a nice day. Good shade. Food was average. Did not think it was very special. I also do not like sea food that much. We had the steak which was good tender. The seafood linguini was good too but did not think it was that unique. We did have crab cakes which was delicious. Had a manmosa which is a mimosa in a wine glass. That was the right amount of strong.

    Black and Tan - excellent presentation!

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    Great service and great food! I had the swordfish and it was delicious! Fish is fresh

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    Love this restaurant! The service was excellent and the food delicious. Blackened salmon salad, Sandabs and really wonderful Cioppino.

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    Oysters, Rockefeller was atrocious. Very far from the sea, so I don't know how fresh it is. But by the taste of it, pretty goddamn old.

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    Great food in a patio setting. They make a great spicy margarita and have an awesome happy hour.

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    Wonderfully off the beaten path... great food/cocktails... nice staff.. love it... lunch/ breakfast fast & nicely done

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