A great seafaring spot: Parking: they have a lot and there is also plenty of street parking Ordering is done at an outside counter and then you can sit wherever Tried: Prawn & Chips - big juicy shrimp perfectly fried. Paired with some very crispy fries, a match made in heaven. Clam Chowder bowl - big big clams. great taste, very creamy. potato chunks not too big Calamari - didn't really hit for me, missing the right sauce, not fried enough, too salty (would pass) indoor and outdoor seating available, outdoor has a nice view of the harbor (we saw a seal!) dog friendly as well read more

Saw the reviews on this place and had to come try it. Ordered the fish and chips and clam chowder. Fish and chips: the batter is really good and crunchy!!! This probably takes the show here over all. Really good! Clam Chowder: This is really upsetting. Not your regular white savory sauce. This was more like a herbal clam chowder... the taste of herbs are overpowering. not worth the try in my opinion and probably on the bottom of my list of clam chowders. Service: Was good!! Only thing was I was told there were beer cans to go, but unfortunately after paying they were all non alcoholic and the person helping me did not know. I had to take beer on draft.. decided to change my from to go order for dine in and notified the same person. Food came in to go bag!! Would probably only come back for the fish and chips... nothing more but may not especially when there are other top contenders around. Minus star for clam chowder and minus one for service hiccups read more

Sea Pal Cove - Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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There aren't many local perks to being in the top 10% of Google Reviewers or a Yelp Elite All-Star, but every once in a while it pays off in the best possible way. Yesterday was one of those days. The team at Sea Pal Cove invited me in to sample their Valentine's Day special, and let me tell you, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. They're offering a Valentine's meal for two that includes Shrimp Scampi , a calamari appetizer served with their famous chipotle dipping sauce, garlic bread, cheesecake, and two drinks all for $50. Yes, fifty dollars. Add in some of the best views in town, and you're already winning before the first bite. Now, if you know me, you know I don't play small when it comes to food. I brought along my friend Johnny Ramey, who knows his way around a plate as well as anyone I trust. Portion size alone left us both full, but more importantly, every dish delivered on flavor. The shrimp scampi was rich and satisfying, the calamari was perfectly cooked, and that chipotle sauce deserves its own fan club. Dessert sealed the deal, and the drinks paired nicely with a view that reminds you why we live here. Great food, generous portions, fair pricing, and a setting that does half the talking for you. If you're looking for a Valentine's dinner that feels special without feeling overpriced or pretentious, Sea Pal Cove nailed it. This is one of those meals that reminds you how lucky we are to have spots like this right in our own harbor. read more

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Great clam chowder! I've never had chowder so full of clams! The place is casual picnic style and it's fun to watch the best at sail in at Noyo Harbor. Their onion rings are great too! I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

A FAVORITE fish and chips spot in Fort Bragg area. We've done our tasting around town and we have landed on this being one of our favorites. Great location over looking the harbor. Despite the terrible wind, we huddled up under the over hangs. The Cioppino was decent, but not a wine base, they do a tomato base, so it's different than traditional cioppino. Overall, excellent fish and chips! Will be back every time we visit. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and Chips and Cioppino - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Stopped on Fort Bragg while on vacation and went to Sea Pal Cove with my wife for dinner. This place has been on my radar for a while as I heard they have the best fish and chips on the Mendocino Coast. It's right on the Noyo Harbor, so you can enjoy the view around the area. We got an order of fish and chips as well as prawns and chips to share. So crispy on the outside and fried perfect. Tasting the freshness of the fish and prawns makes me really appreciate the hard work fishermen put in for that daily catch. I can see what the fuss is all about. The fries were nice and crispy with good seasoning. The clam chowder was delicious, but was a little on the lukewarm side. Would've been much better if it was warmer, but still good. The fried cheesecake caught our eye, so we decided to try that. Unfortunately, we weren't really feeling it. There was too much batter around the cheesecake and tough to break through. The cheesecake inside was okay, but this wasn't for us. Outside of the Fish/Prawns and Chips which were excellent, it wasn't all perfect and could have been just a fluke with the miss on the chowder and cheesecake. But overall, I enjoyed the experience of dining at the Harbor and taking in the atmosphere. Might come back in a few days, who knows? read more

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When we stayed at Fort Bragg, we almost missed the spot drove down got fish and chips cioppino and a beer staring at sea lions in the harbor was an amazing day after a long hike literally the best fish and chips I've ever had when we left on Monday. We wanted to go back to experience it again. They are closed on Mondays. It was a bummer for us. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Cioppino and fish and chips. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

I came here soley for the fish & chips. It's not usually my go to, but this was hands down the best I've ever had. It was so crispy and the fish was delicious. The clam chowder was also delicious. Their outdoor seating is great. The views are beautiful and there's a good chance you'll see some seals. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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This is an revision to a review I gave a few months back. I can only think that our last experience was a fluke, someone was having an off day possibly and though that's no excuse to putting out a subpar product, stuff happens. Today's experience was on par with our expectations. Fish was fresh, moist & flavorful and we absolutely enjoyed the new menu items, the deep fried mushrooms were excellent. Sea Pal Cove always has a nice selection of beers, ales, ciders and even a stout or two. Dining is outside on the dock overlooking Noyo Harbor. Of all the places we can get fish and chips and the like, Sea Pal Cove has proven once again why we keep returning to this special spot. Do yourself a favor and don't pass this place up. In fact, put it on your 'must do' list. Seriously, you won't regret it. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish & chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Was in FB and wanted to eat at Noyo my fav place. Closed on m/t. So thought I would try Sea PAL. Got the grilled fish Sando with fries. Meal was good. Got like 14 beers on tap which is nice. Not as good as Noyo but a good alternative. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Grilled fish and fries cooked with fish-fishy tasting. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Another great recommendation from a friend! The fish and chips and clam chowder were the stars of the meal. As we waited for our food, it was fun to watch a fishing tour boat dock. Fishermen filleted their catches of the day and fed scraps to the waiting, barking seals and hovering seagulls. Luckily, the seagulls didn't go for our food. The chowder was yummy and unique as it didn't seem to have too much cream, which I liked. It was still thick but not heavy, and the large clam chunks were incredibly tender. The fish and chips came with four good-sized chunks of flaky fish, and the batter was crispy though could be more airy. The fries were well-seasoned. The fried mushrooms tasted like what you'd expect and came with this yummy aioli that we used for our fries. The cioppino was too chunky on the tomatoes for my liking, but the prawns were big and juicy. Overall, I'd highly recommend Sea Pal Cove! read more

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Some of the best fried seafood I've had. The fish and chips had the perfect amount of salt and crispness. Same with the French fries. The clam chowder has giant chunks of clams. Feel like you really get your money's worth with the portions. Beautiful outdoor seating area. Would definitely try again. read more

okay, not going to lie - I'm not a big fan of fish and chips, but this place totally won me over! The rock cod was fresh and delicate with a light, crisp coating that added just the right amount of crunch. Each piece had more fish than batter also, much appreciated. Best of all, it wasn't greasy or heavy! As for the clam chowder, it wasn't exactly my preferred flavor profile in all honesty. Was hoping for that creamy richness found in a usual chowder, but the broth leaned more towards a thick stew. Not bad by any means, just not for me. That being said, it had generous, whole pieces of clam - that part was delicious! We were lucky enough to snag seats by the water and watched seals swim by during our meal - such a memorable experience! Heads up, it's all outdoor seating, so be sure keep an eye out for all the lingering seagulls in the area. They have a small parking lot in front. Line took about 20 min to order, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Cool vibes with delicious food, don't miss out when visiting the town :) read more

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Fantastic fish and shrimp spot that has plenty of outdoor seating with fire pits. It opens up right onto the water and is a perfect place for gathering. There are picnic tables as well as large round tables to accommodate parties of 6-8 people. Also, dog friendly! Out of the prawns, the fish, and the chowder, the prawns were our favorite! That's not to say that the fish and the chowder didn't hold their own. The prawns were nicely seasoned and slightly salty. The fish was fresh and flaky. It came with several lemon slices, which we really enjoyed. For the clam chowder make sure you are aware that it has whole pieces of clam! No, seriously, half of the chowder is full of clams. It had a really great taste and did not feel heavy alongside the potatoes. Service is great! We had several questions on what would be recommended for myself and my husband. They recommended the prawns and adding three pieces of fish with the chowder. It really was the perfect amount of food. We left feeling full, but not hurting. We will likely stop here again on our three day trip in Mendocino. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Prawns Fish Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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The fish and chips were super yummy, everything was nice and fresh! The clam chowder was good, but the clams were kept whole instead of cut up, just not my personal preference. There is lots of seating in the back and the staff were super friendly!! read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and chips / Cup of clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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The food was good, not amazing. You do get a very generous amount of fish with your chips, which are not steak fries which was kind of disappointing. The clam chowder was very clam rich which is good, I would prefer a bit more creamy though. The plastic wear and condiments could have been stocked better. read more

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Food was good. Very tasty and fresh. Only place that is open late too. We also had the clam chowder and it was very good and flavorful. We went at night and it was lonely but it was also very cold. The location is cute and near the harbor. Service was mixed. Some people were friendly and others very serious and not friendly. Overall, the food was good. read more

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I would actually give this place a 3-1/2 Stars. The fish from the fish n chips was Outstanding. That is about the only good thing. The chips/fries were just okay. The tables, the one we had was wood were very dirty. The tartar sauce condiment area was also really dirty. We also got smoked out from the wood fire pit. I would recommend to try one of the other fish n chip places down at the harbor. We saw another one with a lot of people. This is from a Yelp Elite for the past 9 years. I have also worked in the food industry in the past read more

Sea Pal Cove - Outside patio area - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Came here on a trip to Fort Bragg (first time for both the beautiful city and the restaurant) and it did not disappoint! My family and I came here twice for dinner because we loved it. All seating is outside, they have some covered spots but plenty of seats, you are right by the water and have a beautiful view, and it feels great to have a drink in their gorgeous weather. The food is wonderful and tastes so fresh. We trjed the fish and chips, prawn and chips, fish sandwich, clam chowder bread bowl, and cioppino bowl. The best thing we tried was the prawns and chips and fish sandwich! So so good! They have a great selection of beers and ciders too, my favorite was the original apple cider. Staff were super nice and the food comes out quick! The next time I'm in Fort Bragg I'll definitely be here again. read more

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Ahoy me hearties and salty dogs! Great place to sit along the harbor to enjoy fish and chips and clam chowder with a beer on tap. They have a tent and heaters set up outside with a real local fisherman's vibe. Service was friendly, and a great selection of local beers. Fish was generous, hot and crispy but not over battered. The clam chowder had lots of big tender clams. It was more of a potato and clam forward than milk/cream like other places, good! The calimari and onion rings looked good too, will try next time! read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and chips, bowl of clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Kind service, yet unfortunately Clam Chowder was not good at all. Salad was ok though, w/grilled prawns. read more

Sounds odd but best tarter sauce! So good and fresh! Fried cheesecake is amazing with the strawberry yummyness! Fish sandwich was bomb - added some tartar to to! Cioppino was great with uniques flavor and big fresh shrimp! Clam chowder wasn't as creamy as we would like but the big fresh clams made up for it! Added a little salt, pepper and hot sauce!! Fries were fresh and on point! Overall super good and would try the fish and chips when we go back! And order the e fish sandwich with coleslaw that would be taking it up a notch! Love that they are open later and have a fire pit and heaters! Good size on beers and cider also! read more

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Chowder bowl, prawns that were giant, coleslaw and ice cold beer. Super service. HUGE PORTIONS!!! Outside dining was so nice. A great lunch date for sure. THANKS! read more

Sea Pal cove was our highlight of our Mendocino Trip! My boyfriend and I REALLY enjoyed their fish and chips. Im typically not a fish and chips person, but this really was the best I've ever had. The clam chowder was pretty good as well if you are in the mood for solid clam chowder, although it's not my ultimate favorite, I would definitely have it again! The service was pretty fast, and the restaurant itself was on the dock, and you definitely could tell they catch their seafood fresh around the area! I would say this was the highlight of our Mendocino staycation! read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish and Chips, and Clam Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

I really wanted to give 4 or 5 stars. It might've been because we went right before they were closing? The last time I came here the food was excellent! Yet, that was 7 years ago. I will definitely give them another try. It was the best fish and chips I had ever had... the last time I was here. Hopefully this was just a fluke. It was good. Just not great. Yet, another friend said they went last year and it was really good. read more

Sea Pal Cove - They used to have seating indoors, but it seems they remodeled everything. The outdoor seating is very nice. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

What a gem! Opens late, lovely staff and good food: - chowder is lighter than your usual thick/creamy chowder and filled with whole clams - fish&chips came with 5 pieces of fish. Nicely seasoned and paired well with the tartar sauce - outdoor area is lovely with string lights and a firepit to keep you warm read more

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The best prawns you'll find in Fort Bragg. Every time! Beautiful spot in Noyo Harbor. read more

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The best fish & chips I've ever had. My family comes here whener we are in town. Not only is the food great but my husband loves the beer selection. The seating is all picnic tables on the deck area so not only do you get to watch the seals and the seagulls, but the people watching is fun too. It's one of those laid back places where you see people lingering around the fire pit while kids chase seagulls and pet other people's dogs. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish & chips and a Pliny - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Last week when we were in Fort Bragg. We went to the SeaPal for dinner on our last night in town. Seemed like another popular local spot. Again all out door dining, they had a few tents up. More dock seating and a fire pit. Larger big round tables, picnic tables and railing table with taller chairs. Walk up to order, large selection of beers. They call your number when food is ready and you go back up to pick up your order. Larger portions and yummy fish and chips. My husband got the shrimp and chips then we shared the pieces. I also got the deep fried twinkie! Very yummy. No rain in the Forecast so we sat out not under the tent. Then all of a sudden we had a down pour. We moved in under the tent. Rain started to get lighter. We decided to get the rest of our meal packed up. Since we walked over from our motel. Wanted to leave before starting raining harder. Finished eating in our room. Everything was still just as good. read more

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This is a cute eatery in the Noyo Harbor fishing village, serving seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and more. There was a small line of customers in the early afternoon this past Saturday, but the wait wasn't too long. Anyway, we were able to enjoy the lovely views of the water and surrounding boats while sitting on the pier and listening to live entertainment, folk music being played on the guitar, harmonica, and vocals. The cioppino and fish & chips were outstanding, the latter particularly tasty with flaky tender cod fried to a golden crisp. The portion sizes made for a satisfying meal. A positive experience overall. read more

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Great spot! Food is delicious. The person taking our order was great. My husband asked if they also sold onion rings, as he wasnt sure if he actually saw it ok the menu or not. The guy said not usually, but he could put an order in for us. Those were the best onion rings I have ever tasted. So fresh! Fish and chips are bomb. The claim chowder is different. It is chunkier than what I am used too, but also delicious. They dont skimp on the portion of it! read more

Had the fish and chips and calamari and it was sooooo good. Would recommend to anyone in the area

My counter staff lady tonight was great with communication, quick, and on top of it despite her being a little busy. Food was amazing. This is my second time ordering the fish sandwich, this time I added cheese to it. The batter is great, the sauce is great, fries aren't soggy and they're well seasoned even after taking it for take out on a 30 minute drive home. Clam chowder was just the right amount of salt and seasoned well too... a boring clam chowder can ruin a dining spot but mine was delicious. This was my birthday dinner of choice, very pleased. Thank you team! Always look forward to a meal from here. read more

Sea Pal Cove - Fish Sandwich with Fries, and a bowl of Clam Chowder. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

This is a classic fish and chips spot in Fort Bragg. They have outdoor seating overlooking the water and there was even live music when we went. We got one order of fish and chips and it was plenty for 2 people to share!! They have at least 5 or 6 large pieces of fish. The fish was tender and juicy. The batter was super light and crispy. The fries were also the perfect thickness and crispness. Overall, this is a must visit spot! read more

What a cool little restaurant! Its just a building with a walk up window to order right on the nobody's river. You order and then get your food and find a little table by the river to eat as you watch the fishing boats come and go. Super fun and the food is GREAT! The fish has a flaky crispy batter, not greasy at all and the fries are hot and salty. Not steak fries though like the menu says, more like shoestring. They were good though. If you get out to Fort Bragg, I really recommend you stop. Really enjoyable afternoon with great fish n chips! read more

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Fantastic seafood dive in a casual (counter service) setting in the cove. We had the Prawns & Chips, clam chowder bread bowl and Sea-zer salad. All of them were delicious and the serving sizes were plentiful. You'll sit on a wood deck, the outer one of which even has a firepit. Not much of a place to look at or feel pampered in, so if you're looking for a more formal experience this may not be your place. But if you're looking for good food and a very laidback atmosphere, Sea Pal Cove is your place. read more

Amazing fish and chips and the prawns and chips were outsatnding too! A must to go here for lunch or dinner. The fish was crispy and fresh like no other. Best fish and chips in Fort Bragg Mendocino. Sea Pal Cove is off the Noyo River on Harbor Street. The seating is outdoor only. There is covering and some no covering. You can see the water fron where you are seated. The places is busy but you dont wait long. Small parking lot but can park on street. The environment was family friendly. read more

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I come to Fort Bragg twice a year specifically for their chowder and their fish and chips.

Excellent place! Everything we ordered both nights was delicious. Open 365 days a year. Fish and chips, cioppino, chowder and grilled rock cod sans seasoning they so graciously made special for my intolerant pup. She loved it (so did we as we stole some) but they offer a salt free beef patty for dogs for only $4. Friendly staff, and kind and helpful locals too abound at this cove. Also lots of beers on tap and you can order three different sizes. They have fire pits and heating lamps so even in freezing weather you can eat outside under the tents and enjoy a great meal. Had Christmas dinner there and will come back a few times more before our vacay ends. read more

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Our first time here and One thing I will give this place is the fact that the fish was really good, it was hot and very fresh...The chips not so much, the previously frozen fries they use are the ones that only taste good when they're freshly fried. If the fries sit then they're hard and not very good. The clam chowder in my opinion was horrible. The clams are whole and over power the chowder it is a watery consistency rather than a thicker chowder. They add a lot of potatoes as well. I don't know if this is how authentic chowder is suppose to be like but I was not a fan. I took one bite and it was all clam lol my gf didn't attempt to eat the clams and just had some potato and she didn't like it. We ended up throwing it away. The tarter sauce and ketchup is self serve which I love, and the fried cheescake was really good. I would order the cheesecake again. I like the ambiance,the pet friendly seating is nice. The Service is SO SLOW they will literally walk away from the line to do other things. I get it but they should really just have a cashier that only deals with transactions. Would rather try a different surrounding restaurant since their are a few in the area. read more

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