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Few streets above hustle and bustle of Cannery Row and is a great choice to get away from all the tourist options. Plenty of seating was available for both inside and the outside are which I preferred as the weather was super nice. There were a number of grilled and fried seafood options available. I chose the combination plate - fish, shrimp and calamari w/ side of coleslaw and fries. All of the seafood was super fresh but could have used some seasoning to make things more flavorful. The portion size was pretty large and could easily feed two people. The tartar sauce could also use some searing but the cocktail sauce was really good.
This was a very nice place away from Cannery Row with much better prices than the restaurants on Cannery Row. Food was very good and full of flavor. The only negative is the fish sandwich is mostly batter with very little fish. Flavor was still very good. Just wish it had more fish. Service was very friendly as well.
Having been to this place several times, I'm sorry I didn't write a review previously. This is a family favorite, their fish and chips are always reliable, with better than average fries complimenting the better than average fried fish. On our last visit, we decided to try something other than our go to (the aforementioned fish and chips) and tried their grilled rockfish dinner. It was a great choice! Nicely cooked through without being dry, it had a nice flavor that reflects the freshness of the fish. We also did their Baja fish tacos. We all agreed it was one of the messiest, tastiest fish tacos we'd had in awhile. Generous piece of rockfish, with a sauce that compliments, not overwhelms the fish. Unfortunately my sons aren't fans of raw fish (I should do one of those genetic tests to see if they're really my offspring, but I digress), I nonetheless will find an occasion to try their seared ahi tuna which I'll have on the rare side. They can enjoy something else, so there. Still, if it's a first time visit, it's hard to go wrong with their fish and chips. Enjoy!
9/10 Ordered the Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips. Both were solid choices if you're craving seafood! Starting with the clam chowder, it was good and definitely filling. The flavor was rich and creamy, and the bread bowl made it even better. My only critique is the presentation. It looked like they didn't put much care into serving the chowder in the bread bowl, so it came out a bit messy. I also wish the bread had been toasted, which would've added a nice crunch and taken it to the next level. Even with those minor issues, it was still an enjoyable bowl of clam chowder. The Fish & Chips were the highlight of the meal and an absolute must-order! The fish was perfectly battered, crispy on the outside while staying flaky and tender on the inside. The coleslaw was surprisingly delicious and paired really well with the fish. Add some tartar sauce, and it becomes one of the best fish & chips I've had. Service was fast and efficient, and the ambiance was great. There was plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, making it a nice spot to enjoy a meal.
Sea Harvest is a great, casual setting with outdoor seating and tasty, fresh seafood. Their prices are pretty reasonable and they have a pleasant backyard kind of self seating which is really nice. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for quality seafood and chill vibes.
This is a self seating and then go to the counter to order type of place. The water is disgustingly. The codfish tacos were cool. Fish was flaky and not overly cooked. There are two bathrooms on the outside and the restaurant was relatively clean. The food was prepped quickly. Street parking is available nearby (free and paid).
Cute little fish market restaurant near the aquarium. The fried shrimp was plump and the fish was fresh. The clam chowder was tasty with tiny chunks of clam.
Sea Harvest is a restaurant and fish market. For the restaurant, you order at the counter and get a little device when your order is ready for you to pick up at the counter. Super casual, but good, fresh seafood. I had the seafood kabob which had a whitefish, salmon, and a prawn along with onion and bell peppers, served with rice and steamed veggies. All very good. My friend had fried clams, which came with French fries and cole slaw. Unlike New England fried clams, these were in little strips. Not as good as those enjoyed in New England, but still pretty good. All considered, a tasty lunch. They have indoor seating and outdoor seating and parking was easy in their little lot.
Stopped by on Friday 6/19 for an early lunch at about 11:45 am. The outdoor patio was pretty full but indoor seating was plentiful. At about 12:30, the interior was full. Interior is small and simple but that worked for us. This place is a fish market but also serves food and sells miscellaneous items (shirts, dog snacks). You order at the counter, find seating, and are given a pager. Utensils and napkins are available on the counter for you take what you need. Items ordered: Pint of clam chowder x2- Just okay for me. Plenty of clams but some had sand. Combination fish and chips- Delicious and the fries were good. Kids chicken tenders- Kiddo enjoyed this and his fries Special salmon patties and grilled shrimp with rice and veggies- 2 Salmon patties that tasted okay (I am not a huge cooked salmon fan but will try something different on occasion), 2 garlic shrimp, rice, and plenty of veggies. Garlic bread- Bread was light and not super dense. I also liked that this was not cheesy. Fish and chips- Generous amount of delicious fish and fries.
Surprisingly empty on a Saturday afternoon, came after a rough spartan race. Prices were affordable which I always thought any town by the sea would be expensive but then again this wasn't right by the ocean. Was a good feeling meal for the price just got some basic fish and chips and fish tacos which were both good. Loved the fish on the fish n chips tho but it is more on the oily side. Calamari was a little different than expected, personally wasn't a fan of it. They have outdoor seating as well after you walk in which was nice being outdoors. Solid solid spot for a coast town restaurant. Ugh didn't get a picture of my tacos :(
The fish & chips were excellent - the batter was exactly how I liked... light, crispy, beer battered! The fish was moist inside. The petrale sole was nicely grilled with a crisp carmelized exterior. The fish was flaky and moist. Clam chowder was really good too. Nice, creamy, chunky texture with nice pieces of clam. We spent about $60 for everything. This is a no-frills place and we really enjoyed the food. Definitely a highlight of our trip being from LA.
When we were in Monterey for a conference I googled where do locals eat seafood and Sea Harvest popped up. It's a no frills seafood market and restaurant. You get in line, choose your seafood and the way you want it prepared. Grab a drink from the fridge and pay. Then find a seat either inside or outside. Wait for your buzzer to chime. I chose the bay scallops, fried. My husband got fish and chips. The portions are huge. And the prices are way less than cannery row. There's a small parking lot as well as street parking. The bathrooms are outside which was a little odd.
The meals are tasty and super fresh. The service is quick and your buzzer signals when ready to pick up. Ambiance is very relaxed with tables inside or a large area outside with umbrellas. I'm adding a couple of new photos.
Sea Harvest is a fish market / small restaurant. There's indoor and outdoor dining. It is dog-friendly for outdoor usage only. They have a nice fresh seafood menu. I opted for their fish and chips. It was juicy and lightly breaded. I was very pleased with my lunch. My husband wasn't too hungry and he ordered their clam chowder. It had a lot of clams and potatoes. It was flavorful and rich... very good. The ambience is casual, nothing fancy. It is a great pit stop for a quick meal. read more
12 days ago
This restaurant is located on Foam Street which is 2 short blocks from Cannery Row (the primary Monterey downtown street). I visited for dinner a couple of weeks ago after visiting the Aquarium. It is a counter service restaurant with indoor seating and a large fenced in courtyard in back for al fresco dining. I ordered a pint of clam chowder ($8) and added an entree of grilled rockfish with garlic and butter for $24. With a bottled tea ($3) and tax my bill was $38 and change. The food took less than 15 minutes to be ready. The chowder was good tasting and at $8 a real value. It wasn't as delicious as the version that I had at Old Fisherman's Grotto but then it was much less expensive too. The rockfish topped with butter and garlic was good tasting too and came with some white rice and grilled veggies. It was a healthy meal. I liked my visit to Sea Harvest and would be happy to return. It has a casual neighborhood vibe to it. read more
Few streets above hustle and bustle of Cannery Row and is a great choice to get away from all the tourist options. Plenty of seating was available for both inside and the outside are which I preferred as the weather was super nice. There were a number of grilled and fried seafood options available. I chose the combination plate - fish, shrimp and calamari w/ side of coleslaw and fries. All of the seafood was super fresh but could have used some seasoning to make things more flavorful. The portion size was pretty large and could easily feed two people. The tartar sauce could also use some searing but the cocktail sauce was really good. read more
This was a very nice place away from Cannery Row with much better prices than the restaurants on Cannery Row. Food was very good and full of flavor. The only negative is the fish sandwich is mostly batter with very little fish. Flavor was still very good. Just wish it had more fish. Service was very friendly as well. read more
Having been to this place several times, I'm sorry I didn't write a review previously. This is a family favorite, their fish and chips are always reliable, with better than average fries complimenting the better than average fried fish. On our last visit, we decided to try something other than our go to (the aforementioned fish and chips) and tried their grilled rockfish dinner. It was a great choice! Nicely cooked through without being dry, it had a nice flavor that reflects the freshness of the fish. We also did their Baja fish tacos. We all agreed it was one of the messiest, tastiest fish tacos we'd had in awhile. Generous piece of rockfish, with a sauce that compliments, not overwhelms the fish. Unfortunately my sons aren't fans of raw fish (I should do one of those genetic tests to see if they're really my offspring, but I digress), I nonetheless will find an occasion to try their seared ahi tuna which I'll have on the rare side. They can enjoy something else, so there. Still, if it's a first time visit, it's hard to go wrong with their fish and chips. Enjoy! read more
9/10 Ordered the Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips. Both were solid choices if you're craving seafood! Starting with the clam chowder, it was good and definitely filling. The flavor was rich and creamy, and the bread bowl made it even better. My only critique is the presentation. It looked like they didn't put much care into serving the chowder in the bread bowl, so it came out a bit messy. I also wish the bread had been toasted, which would've added a nice crunch and taken it to the next level. Even with those minor issues, it was still an enjoyable bowl of clam chowder. The Fish & Chips were the highlight of the meal and an absolute must-order! The fish was perfectly battered, crispy on the outside while staying flaky and tender on the inside. The coleslaw was surprisingly delicious and paired really well with the fish. Add some tartar sauce, and it becomes one of the best fish & chips I've had. Service was fast and efficient, and the ambiance was great. There was plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, making it a nice spot to enjoy a meal. read more
Sea Harvest is a great, casual setting with outdoor seating and tasty, fresh seafood. Their prices are pretty reasonable and they have a pleasant backyard kind of self seating which is really nice. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for quality seafood and chill vibes. read more
This is a self seating and then go to the counter to order type of place. The water is disgustingly. The codfish tacos were cool. Fish was flaky and not overly cooked. There are two bathrooms on the outside and the restaurant was relatively clean. The food was prepped quickly. Street parking is available nearby (free and paid). read more
Sea Harvest is a restaurant and fish market. For the restaurant, you order at the counter and get a little device when your order is ready for you to pick up at the counter. Super casual, but good, fresh seafood. I had the seafood kabob which had a whitefish, salmon, and a prawn along with onion and bell peppers, served with rice and steamed veggies. All very good. My friend had fried clams, which came with French fries and cole slaw. Unlike New England fried clams, these were in little strips. Not as good as those enjoyed in New England, but still pretty good. All considered, a tasty lunch. They have indoor seating and outdoor seating and parking was easy in their little lot. read more
Stopped by on Friday 6/19 for an early lunch at about 11:45 am. The outdoor patio was pretty full but indoor seating was plentiful. At about 12:30, the interior was full. Interior is small and simple but that worked for us. This place is a fish market but also serves food and sells miscellaneous items (shirts, dog snacks). You order at the counter, find seating, and are given a pager. Utensils and napkins are available on the counter for you take what you need. Items ordered: Pint of clam chowder x2- Just okay for me. Plenty of clams but some had sand. Combination fish and chips- Delicious and the fries were good. Kids chicken tenders- Kiddo enjoyed this and his fries Special salmon patties and grilled shrimp with rice and veggies- 2 Salmon patties that tasted okay (I am not a huge cooked salmon fan but will try something different on occasion), 2 garlic shrimp, rice, and plenty of veggies. Garlic bread- Bread was light and not super dense. I also liked that this was not cheesy. Fish and chips- Generous amount of delicious fish and fries. read more
Surprisingly empty on a Saturday afternoon, came after a rough spartan race. Prices were affordable which I always thought any town by the sea would be expensive but then again this wasn't right by the ocean. Was a good feeling meal for the price just got some basic fish and chips and fish tacos which were both good. Loved the fish on the fish n chips tho but it is more on the oily side. Calamari was a little different than expected, personally wasn't a fan of it. They have outdoor seating as well after you walk in which was nice being outdoors. Solid solid spot for a coast town restaurant. Ugh didn't get a picture of my tacos :( read more
The fish & chips were excellent - the batter was exactly how I liked... light, crispy, beer battered! The fish was moist inside. The petrale sole was nicely grilled with a crisp carmelized exterior. The fish was flaky and moist. Clam chowder was really good too. Nice, creamy, chunky texture with nice pieces of clam. We spent about $60 for everything. This is a no-frills place and we really enjoyed the food. Definitely a highlight of our trip being from LA. read more
When we were in Monterey for a conference I googled where do locals eat seafood and Sea Harvest popped up. It's a no frills seafood market and restaurant. You get in line, choose your seafood and the way you want it prepared. Grab a drink from the fridge and pay. Then find a seat either inside or outside. Wait for your buzzer to chime. I chose the bay scallops, fried. My husband got fish and chips. The portions are huge. And the prices are way less than cannery row. There's a small parking lot as well as street parking. The bathrooms are outside which was a little odd. read more
2 months ago
The meals are tasty and super fresh. The service is quick and your buzzer signals when ready to pick up. Ambiance is very relaxed with tables inside or a large area outside with umbrellas. I'm adding a couple of new photos. read more
6 months ago
Good place to stop by for a fresh seafood lunch - just be aware that you need to grab a table first before you can order food for dine-in or otherwise you can do take out. You order up at the counter - be sure to check out their daily specials. I had the grilled prawns and salmon patty special which came with rice and vegetables. The prawns had a delicious garlic butter sauce on them and the salmon patties were pretty good. My husband had the fried rockfish sandwich which came with fries and coleslaw. Tasty lunch overall! read more
6 months ago
Food wasn't bad. I had ordered the clam chowder since I was craving it, & the Baja tacos... since it had been a min since I had fish tacos. I had it grilled, but maybe next time I'll try it fried. I would def add more sauce & Coleslaw. Maybe even more flavor as well. ;) Also, perfect spot to shop for your seafood!! Service was fair. Ambiance was ok. Small indoors, but more space in the back. read more
3 months ago
Stopped here for a quick lunch, extremely fresh and fast. We ordered fish tacos, calamari, oysters and some beers. Everything was quick, there was a long line so plan accordingly. The outside seating is first come first serve. read more
6 months ago
I was looking to avoid Cannery Row inflation prices and have a good fish and chips before heading back down south. The prices were a great deal and the fish for sale on display motivated me to get the combination platter which did not disappoint. Very fresh, comes out piping hot. Super succulent prawns and great cod and calamari strips. The coleslaw portion is comically small, but let's be real - who's here for the coleslaw? Great beer battered fries and the come with all the fixings - cocktail sauce, tartar, and malt vinegar. I love the mix of indoor and outdoor seating, all on nautical theme. Service was quick, not the most cheery and the cashier was on his phone a little bit, which is slightly unsanitary; but I got what came looking for. read more
We went back to Sea Harvest after many years. Food quality seems to have gone up and now they have seating outside in a back patio. They have a small lot with parking, which is fine if you get there early. You pick up a menu from the counter and order, then grab a table and wait for the buzzer to go off. The space is casual and stuff is served on paper plates, so this is not a date night place! It's really cute with all of their nautical themed decorations. They also have a bunch of merchandise and food related gift items, if you're looking for the perfect souvenir. Employees were friendly and helpful. We ordered these items: Fish and Chips - highly recommended! They're fresh and have that classic flavor you're craving. We saw a lot of folks getting this one. Not a surprise! You get 4 hearty pieces, hot and crisp. The "chips" had a bit of batter and were crisp on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Perfect! Comes with a tiny scoop of coleslaw. Sablefish with butter - the person at the counter said it just came in today. It was super fresh and cooked just perfectly. Sablefish isn't super fatty nor dry, it's just perfect. Veggies were fresh and cooked throughly with just a touch of crunch. Rice pilaf is quite flavorful and delicious, just a touch greasy, but in a good way! Sand Dabs - DH noticed this special after we already ordered, but he couldn't resist. Cost was based on weight + $8 for cooking. They were lightly battered and absolutely delicious. Clam Chowder (smallest size) - surprisingly good too. They must've improved their recipe since the last time we ate here. It's very thick and hearty with delicious, sweet, small pieces of clam. Overall, a fun place for a fresh, casual meal. You'll need to bus your own table after eating. Bathrooms are outside in the back. It's not as crowded as the fancier restaurants. Kids loved the food. We'll be back! read more
8 months ago
Fresh and delicious seafood in a casual setting. We came in for dinner last night around 5:30pm and the dining room was already full (and we beat the line--by the time we were eating there was a line out the door). Lots of seating outside, but we didn't want to sit in the cold. We ordered a kids fish and chips, seafood pasta, combination seafood and chips, raw oysters, grilled scallops plate, and grilled rockfish plate. Everything surpassed my expectations. The oysters were so fresh and delicious! The fried items had a nice batter and didn't feel oily/greasy at all. The coleslaw, rice pilaf and fries were a great accompaniment to all the seafood. My scallops were a bit salty, but they were super succulent. The calamari was tender and the pasta had a ton of seafood and the cream sauce was fantastic. Servings were great too. Will definitely come back next time we're in the area. read more
The gent behind the register was kind enough to try to personalize our order with garlic fries and doing fish + calamari (hold the shrimp since we were getting the cocktail). The order didn't come out just right but he really tried. They have a nice back patio with lots of picnic tables and umbrella ~ perfect for eating Al fresco on a beautiful afternoon! read more
Delicious and satisfying! Would recommend and come back to try the rockfish sando or share fish and chips. My friend and I enjoyed the fairly light batter on the fish & chips, homemade coleslaw (with raisins!), tangy tartar sauce, and crispy fries. I would get it again. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her clam chowder. I liked it enough, and I only tolerate higher-quality clam chowder, since I am not a big fan of clams. The ambience is casual, relaxing, cutely themed, and complete with merch area (seasonings, tartar sauce, plushies, stickers, and hats/shirts). It was pretty full by noon. There is limited parking right next to the restaurant. We found a great/ free 90-min spot just 1 block up foam st and slightly up the hill. A good spot for smaller parties or families for casual eating. read more
29 days ago
Food was delicious but service was a little questionable. Me and my friend came on a super busy day, and it seemed like the cashier was annoyed and trying to rush us to order asap. Wait times were long but I appreciate the buzzer given to alert us when our food was ready. I would come here again because the food is so good, but removed a star due to poor and impatient service. read more
Nice seafood spot! Fresh and plenty of seating. - Fish and chips : nice thin but crispy and flavorful batter. Fish was fresh, fries were also crispy! Comes with tartar sauce - calmari : very fresh and soft, not chewy. Wish it came with tentacle pieces. Had herb batter - fish tacos : chose fried - great portion and the coleslaw went so well with it! - clam chowder : very creamy, had a good amount of clams! A decent clam chowder! read more
1 month ago
Food is made to order, it taste so fresh and delicious. The ambience was as a plus to sit outside and enjoy your meal. read more
5 months ago
On a calm Friday afternoon, my partner and I were in Monterey to check out the aquarium. Before we went in we were feeling a little hungry, so we decided to stop by Sea Harvest. We ordered the Combination and Chips. It was pretty delicious and I can't really complain about how everything was. Was it the best fish and chips I've ever had, no, but was it bad, no. The seafood was cooked well and the fries were solid as well. read more
4 months ago
My husband and i looked at places to visit during our Monterey trip this month weeks in advance and we came across sea harvest. This place is a little hidden gem!! We tried so many different things off the menu and every single thing was delicious! We live 2.5 hours away and already are planing on making the trek back just for sea harvest. Also our 9 year old son said they have the best chicken strips he's ever tried in his life. So if you have a picky eater that doesn't venture from chicken strips and fries, apparently this is also the place lol! read more
Tried the fried oysters, grilled fish sandwich, combo (fried shrimp, calamari and fish and chips) and clam chowder. Calamari is in a stick shape, batter could have used more flavor. Liked the crunch of the fish and chips but also could have used more seasoning. Star of the show is definitely the chowder, which we got a quart of to share. There are several indoor tables and outdoor picnic tables. Bathrooms are in a separate building outside the restaurant next to the picnic tables. Parking: Free and limited in their private lot. Paid street parking. read more
Visiting on a Sunday while at the Monterey bay aquarium. Sea harvest is walking distance from the aquarium and I've heard great things so I had to check it out for myself. I ordered the fish and chips, calamari for the table and a few of us wanted to try the clam chowder so we split a pint. Upon entering you first are met with the fish counter where on display is beautifully fresh looking fish. This restaurant is sit down but you have to order at the front counter and a buzzer is handed to you for self pick up. The fish and chips had a nice flavor but did get soggy while eating. Suggestion would be to serve the fish along side the fries and not directly on top to avoid them from getting soggy. The calamari had good flavor, but the texture was dense and a bit underwhelming. The star of the show was their clam chowder (not pictured). No complaints just absolute perfection. read more
17 days ago
Stopped here for a fish & chips lunch after visiting the Monterey bay aquarium. Good prices but they were out of local halibut fish & chips. Had Alaskan halibut but wanted $36. Went with the regular fish & chips which was probably cod but very good. Good prices, good portions, great service. Cafe style, very casual. read more
Stopped here for lunch after visiting the aquarium. It wasn't busy at all. We didn't have to wait in line to order. We placed our order at the counter and found a table to sit at. They give you a device that vibrates when your order is ready. Both my husband and I got the halibut fish and chips and split a clam chowder. Our order was ready quickly. Our food was hot and fresh. The halibut was very good. I had mine with cocktail sauce. I don't care for tartar sauce. They also had malt vinegar available. The fries were hot and crispy. The clam chowder was piping hot and very good. They have fresh fish you can buy to take home and prepare. They also had mini store of sauces and merch. There was plenty of seating inside. The gentleman at the counter was very nice and helpful. read more
LOCATION: Foam/Hoffman WHAT WE ORDERED: * Crispy Artichoke Hearts ($10.95) * Calamari ($11.95) * Prawn Cocktail ($12.95) * 6 Oysters ($18.95) * Clam Chowder pint ($7.95) * Fish & Chips w/ fries and coleslaw ($18.95) The taste of everything was very average. All very plain and lacking flavor. The oysters had no depth. The most disappointing was the calamari. It had no crisp or crunch, and it was more like a fish stick than anything. The best item we got had to be the clam chowder, and even that was just a little bit better than okay. The prices are very fair for seafood. Wish it was a little more tasty. read more
2 months ago
Sea Harvest is affordable and the seafood is really fresh! If you ever visit Monterey, this is definitely a place to stop by. The fried scallops are a must-try! read more
I always heard that this place has the best fish and chips so I had to go try it out. Nice local spot, with great outdoor seating. Nice selection of seafood as well. The fish and chips was fresh, but nothing spectacular to me. I definitely has better seasoned fish and chips than this place. Service was a bit slow, 1 guy running the entire front and looks like 1 guy cooking in the back. read more
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