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    Sea Pal Cove

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Fish and Chips and Cioppino
    Kristina B.

    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.

    Huge Prawns!
    Paul W.

    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?

    Cioppino and fish and chips.
    David P.

    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.

    Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder
    Jacqueline T.

    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.

    Fish & chips
    John K.

    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.

    Grilled fish and fries cooked with fish-fishy tasting.
    John G.

    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.

    Fish and chips, fried baby bella mushrooms, clam chowder cup, cioppino bowl
    Grace L.

    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!

    Clam chowder
    Michelle X.

    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 :)

    Prawns  Fish  Chowder
    Ashley S.

    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.

    Fish and chips / Cup of clam chowder
    Darya M.

    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!!

    S C.

    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.

    Cynthia M.

    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.

    Outside patio area
    Mark P.

    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

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

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

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    Can I bring my own wine?

    I personally brought my own beer.

    Is the outdoor seating area pet-friendly? Thanks in advance!

    Yes, There are bench seats outside overlooking Noyo river. It's pet friendly.

    Is this place offer outdoor dining now?

    Yes, we were there 5 days ago and the outdoor seating was open. Staff were wearing masks and gloves. It was the first experience eating out since March and I felt secure that they took all precautions.

    Are they open New Years Day?

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    4.6(613 reviews)
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    We're so glad we picked this restaurant for our fish and chips. We had a 10% off coupon for another…read morerestaurant from our lodge, but it only had 3.5 stars so we passed. And we're so glad we did. I had my doubts about this as all seating is outside and it's a little chilly out. As it turns out you eat in a tent with lots of heaters. I'm surprised the tent doesn't melt as it's so warm in there. I was happily impressed with the seating. There is lots of seating. There is also some seating on the deck without heaters and there were still people eating out there. There are mostly picnic tables you sit at snd share with other families. It's not shoulder to shoulder. There is a big gap between parties. So it was really comfortable. Their specialty is fish tacos, either grilled or fried. Most people got the tacos, next was the fish and chips and that is what we got. A basket includes chips and 3 large pieces of fish. The fish is very generous. We really enjoyed the fish and chips. The fish was moist and crispy perfect. And it was fresh and didn't taste fishy. The fries were crispy like I like them. The cup on clam chowder was the perfect size. It was creamy and full of clams and potatoes. This was the perfect size meal for two adults. They have a water cooler and cups for a self serve water station near the silverware. I recommend this restaurant to everyone and I'd come back again.

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    4.5(640 reviews)
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    Found this place on yelp and wow this place is a gem! Ordered the 1/2 Crab Sandwich, Clam Chowder,…read moreand sour Guava Beer. Crab Sandwich: Wow this sandwich is good!!! I usually go to an SF giants game to get a good crab sandwich but this one here is soooo good and juicy!! So sad I got the half and went back the next day and got the full size Dungeness!! If you have a big appetite get the full! Clam Chowder: i have been to Seattle, Santa Cruz, Monterey etc and this clam chowder is on my top 3.... I was sooo surprised when I tried it. The clam chowder you can upgrade to a cup with the crab sandwich but man you'll want a bowl to yourself. I ended up getting a bowl to go for on the road and it's still good to go! You won't regret it. This place is a gem for the clam chowder and I promise you won't be upset. DO NOT CHANGE THE RECIPE everyone I talked to loves it and I will be coming back! Guava Beer: I like sours and they recommended the guava sour beer and it's a good one!! Sad they ran out the next day!! They also have pliney on tap and other good selections. Service here is great. Lots of smiles from everyone and the vibes here are great!! Will definitely be a must stop when in town! Thank you Princess seafood!

    Arrived at 5 on a Saturday night. Thought the line would be huge, and the ended up about 4 groups…read morein front of me. In no time at all(time enough to peruse the menu and make my choice) I was at the window placing my order. The gal was helping the staff get ready for a party of 8 that had called ahead. Super friendly, and prompt. I took my number and root beer and found a seat. Lots of seating, even as busy as they were. Outdoor seating, some tented with heaters, some outdoors without. There were about 5 seats at the windows inside, which I took one of. The lobster bisque is superb and the seafood Louie salad is perfect. I have had the crab rolls in the past, they are the bomb. I'm not a fan of their NE style clam chowder(it has corn in it) but my family loves it. The fish tacos are also very good, and they give multiple fish options for most items. The salmon burger is also very good, as well as the oysters. Not to mention the view - never disappoints. Something for everyone, it is the spot to go in the harbor!

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    4.4(281 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Locally sourced ingredients
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    This was such a delicious meal! The fish was cooked perfectly and the bread was so perfect. The…read morestaff was very attentive and the vibe was really warm.

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience here was highly disappointing. This is not a…read moreMichelin-starred establishment, yet the wait times and lack of attention made for a very frustrating meal. The Wait: We sat for over 20 minutes before receiving water or placing our order. It took at least another 30 minutes for our very first dish to arrive. The Food: The steamer clams were overly salty and full of sand. One of the oysters was also shockingly tiny. When we pointed this out, the waitress claimed extra oysters had been added to the shells, but we did not see any evidence of that. The Service: Basic service was missing. We never received water refills, and our empty shell plates were never cleared, leaving a massive pile of clutter on the table. The Bill & Gratuity: A 20% gratuity was automatically added because we were a party of 6 (5 adults and a baby). After we expressed our dissatisfaction, the waitress did remove the automatic charge and said sorry that we didn't like the food. However, her apology felt insincere and making it clear she was mostly upset about losing part of her tip. We still left a 12% tip out of courtesy, but given the combination of poorly prepared food and unattentive service, we will not be returning.

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    4.5(65 reviews)
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    Princess Seafood has a market and restaurant around the bend from each other. The market itself has…read morepretty much the same menu, but all the seating is outdoors under some tents and you order at the register where they also sell fresh seafood by the pound. Overall, I was pretty impressed and satisfied by the quality of the food I got. Pricing isn't cheap, but in line with expectations for seafood in an area with a lot of visitors, though portion sizes do veer on the smaller side. Kimchi Crab Cakes (2.75/5): I wanted to like these more than I did, but unfortunately I just thought the kimchi flavor was pretty lackluster and also tamped down the sweetness of the crab. The crab cakes are mostly crab, which is nice, but I'd skip this one. Grilled Oysters w/ Lemon Garlic Butter (4/5): Fresh oysters grilled to order, what's not to be happy about. The garlic was fresh and the oysters weren't fishy; all around solid option. Clam Chowder (4/5): A nice clam chowder. Nothing crazy and good amount of clams. Exactly what you'd expect. Crab Roll (4.25/5): Definitely my favorite item we tried! Super generous with the amount of crab with a bit of creamy mayo and slices of fresh tomato. The bread looks really pale, but it was actually a satisfying fresh, soft roll.

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    The Wharf

    3.5(1.2k reviews)
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    New look, same menu(cook). Looks snazzy, quieter environment yet the seats are closer together (we…read morecould hear our neighbors as though we were dining together) too close. Waiter was nervous, and did a fine job. Was quick to attend, and got our drinks and soup right out to us. Had to wait for the meals, but that's ok. Had the rock cod sandwich with Caesar salad and one of us had the garlic clams and linguine. Loaded with clams (in their shells, not canned) and the flavor was great. A salad would have been a nice touch with it, but it was a good meal. The sandwiches were ok. The lettuce for it was wilted from being under a heat lamp. The sauce with it lacked flavor, we were expecting a chipotle spicier sauce. It appeared to be a thousand island tartar sauce creation. It was good though. The Caesar was doused in dressing, tasted good and the anchovies were a nice touch. Being a local, it would be nice to tell out of towners to dine there. Standard fare, prices about the same as anywhere else here. The view is the highlight, watching the boats, sea lions and other wildlife is well worth the price.

    Our mother used to live in Ft Bragg so we are familiar with Noyo Harbor and the Wharf restaurant…read more Happy it was open for business this week. We arrived around 4:30 or so and seated in the main dining room with a window seat. Our server offered us fresh bread and butter, (not would you like to order) which we were charged $3. Pretty sneaky. Ok, place was recently renovated so not a surprise. We ordered Halibut fish and chips. Menu said it came with a salad. We decided to share the dish and ordered a side salad as well. We did enjoy the Harbor view as we waited for our food. First off the temp of the fish was slightly above warm. They advertise the breading as "beer battered" then rolled in panko. There was nothing light and airy or flavorful about the breading, matter of fact there was no flavor at all. My sister equated the fish to being pulled out of the freezer and tossed into the fryer. The salad was an average salad, nothing memorable about the taste. We also realized there was no Chips to "Fish and chips". When we asked our server she said we didn't get "chips" because we had salad. That was not the description of the dish on the menu but I wasn't going to press the matter because We didn't need the extra tasteless calories. The only thing that made this meal was the great view, not the food. The service was average.

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    3.9(425 reviews)
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    VEGAN REVIEW Came…read morehere for a dinner in a recent work trip. This came up as my best vegan option. Started with the mango salad, had the pumpkin curry with tofu as my main. Large portions! Tasty & very fresh. Great herbs & lots of sauce. It's in a building that I think is a converted lumber mill? They have seating in a main dining room & then outside... that is still inside? LOL you just have to see it to understand. The decor is nothing to write home about, but it's clean & perfectly serviceable. The service is good. Attentive, but also one the server saw I was reading a book he let me linger. Would return again!

    Asian Fusion offers the only Southeast Asian option to the Fort Bragg area and was packed even on a…read moreweekday dinner with tourists and locals alike. Overall, portion sizes especially the amount of protein in the dishes were a little disappointing, but they certainly deliver on Thai flavors when you're craving it. Koa Soi Chang Mai Curry Egg Noodle Soup (4/5): Egg noodles have a satisfying chew to them with some extra fried noodles over top to add a bit of crunch. Soup was savory, but I just wanted all the flavors to be amped up more (more tang! more spice!). Fantastic option for a rainy and / or sick day though! Panang Curry w/ Pork (3.5/5): Pork was a bit overcooked and chewy, but thinly sliced enough to not be a problem. Plenty of vegetables, but a little sparse on the pork unfortunately. The curry itself had great flavor: great balance of sweet, creamy, and savory across the spices and coconut. However, the curry ran very thin and ate more like a soup. Angel Wings (3.5/5): Chicken was juicy and tender, but there was no crunch on the outside and the skin was still the soft / slightly slimy texture. The sauce is a great sweet and salty combo. The side salad wasn't the freshest, but they aren't the star anyways.

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