best fried artichokes ever !!! they use only the hearts . Under new ownership same recipe. great…read more service. real clean atmosphere

Tried the fried artichoke hearts and thought they were pretty solid overall. I liked that they used…read moreactual whole pieces of artichoke heart -- they stayed crispy and had a good texture without feeling greasy. Flavor-wise, they were a little bland on their own, but the house-made ranch definitely helped and was honestly one of the best parts. Service is walk-up counter style, and everyone working there was really friendly and welcoming. The sandwiches looked good. Clean and well kept. I will definitely be back to try them. Good snack/app if you're in the area, especially with the ranch.

This place gets busy on weekends. You order at the front, grab your drinks on the side and go get…read moreyour table. The bar inside looked well stocked. Food can be perceived as expensive but remember you are eating local monterey bay seafood. Clam chowder was huge portion- good enough for 3 people at least. Fish portion was plentiful as well- good enough for 2 people at least. Fresh fish, batter was crisp and well flavoured. Fast service!

Oh no, my beloved seafood combo sliders are no longer offered! Such a bummer, this has been my…read morego-to at Phil's for many years. Don't be fooled by the Sliders' presence on the printed menu or the whiteboard menu or on the Phil's Fish Market website, you will be denied with no explanation for the absence of their deliciousness. This time I tried the battered sole sandwich which was perfectly fried but unfortunately very bland. This dish comes with your choice of slaw or fries on the side: unless you are really into slaw, order the fries as the fish comes with a slaw-adjacent topping. Be advised that this sorta-slaw also contains thinly sliced fresh jalapeños, which I like but might take someone unaware. The Bloody Mary was good, as always. I really wish Phil's would improve the non-alcohol drink ordering process: to purchase a soda requires one order at the same counter as placing food orders. That's fine if you order a soda while ordering your meal however if you decide halfway through that you want to switch from Bloody Marys to a Coke, it's back to the end of the long food line for you.

We wanted a family dinner after a basketball game at the rec center. This was close and fit the…read morebill perfectly. Our concern was the hours. Basketball ended at 6 and restaurant closed at 7. However it was perfect. Service was fantastic and food prepared just right. At no time were we rushed and the hostess treated our rowdy kids with patience and kindness! All of us are excited to return sometime! Brisket was perfectly tender and full of flavor! Prawns not overcooked.

Food and services amazing! Portions large and tasty Scallops delicious, ribeye amazing and…read morecalamari sandwich scrumptious

Great little corner store with a great selection of items and BEER! Staff was very courteous and…read morehelpful during my visit. I stopped by while driving to Monterey. I grew up in the area and wanted to recapture the nostalgia of the TORPEDO. Unfortunately I was disappointed. The Torpedo was just ok, it was about $7 but it definitely was not what I remembered. Dont get me wrong, the sandwich was huuuuuge, warm and decent enough. I just dont remember them putting the salsa in it before. I think the salsa was what I ended up disliking most. It made the sandwich so messy and runny. If I ever stop by again probably try it without the salsa.

Torpedos!!!!!!!!!! Best sandwich in the stro. Now you know. Also the modelos are plentifulread more

Omg! I live So Cal. Tons of Shawarma near me. This is the…read morebest! It sets the bar high for anywhere else. Love it is an understatement. The wrap and plate are excellent!!! I get it on the way up to San Cruz and on the way home!

Thank you Yelpers for recommending this spot. It was worth driving off our route towards Sand City…read more Its really not too far off the path. The young men who assisted me were very friendly and patient. I had lots of questions. Hahahah, spice level and can the wrap be eaten while driving. The flavors were on point. The spice wasn't spicy at all. But I enjoy spicy foods. If I would have known it was this delicious I would have ordered double of everything. Its that good! And the price point was very nice.

They watered down there ranch used to be thick and delicious and now it's like waters down milk…read more :/ fried artichoke still a 10/10 tho

Another delicious sandwich run. Very nice people that work here. Always pleasant and she sure does…read moreknow how to make a sandwich!! The best ever. The usual beach snack! $13 for a HUGE SANDWICH. worth it. They also sell deep fried artichokes cooked by order so the five - ten minute wait is worth it! I'll be back of course. I also bought fresh fruit and vegetables but didn't take pictures of them. They also sell wine, beer, sodas, chips, candy. YOU CAN ALSO GET YOUR COFFEE FIX. Hot or cold. There's a long menu posted. I haven't ordered coffee yet but it must be good!

Really good fresh food. Butters were bomb. Ordered the curly fries and they were super hot and…read morecrispy. Also got super crisp and bomb Dr. Pepper lol

My family and I have been coming here for years! We love this place and drive from the next town…read moreover. Fast service, place is clean typically not a long wait in line!

Thank you Phil's Snack Shack for helping out with our catering event. We ordered 30 cold sandwiches…read moreand waters for a tour in Moss Landing the afternoon before. The kitchen woke up early to make the sandwiches fresh and ready for pick up at 8am. The kitchen gave extra cutlery, plates, toppings and condiments and helped carry everything out to the car. The sandwiches were super delicious and the portions were GREAT! It worked out well and everyone loved the food. Restaurants in Castroville/Monterey didn't open until 10am, so the timing was a huge help and allowed me to stay for the full tour instead of driving to another town for food pickup. Thank you Phil's Snack Shack.

Calamari or Patty Melt are delicious. Friendly service. Nice seating outside to accommodate dog…read morewith us. Thank you for two great lunches (so good we came two days in a row)!

I detoured the fam to our old favorite. They are still putting out good deep fried artichoke hearts…read morejust like I remember! It's easy to eat to many!

How can you not like a restaurant with a giant artichoke next to the front door? Actually, going…read moreinside I was worried -- looks kind of rundown and like you're stepping back in time to a coffee shop in the 1950's. But the food was good and very different from anything we can get in San Francisco and I love artichokes. We ordered the Artichoke Platter to share and each got a side cup of creamy artichoke soup. The platter had a very large, perfectly steamed artichoke with a small slice of ( sweet) artichoke bread and a generous serving of fried artichoke hearts with mayo and another dip. Really good! When's the last time you saw all those artichokes on a menu? Service was good . Restrooms were not great. But I'd say Go if you're having a roadtrip and driving through Castroville ( the Artichoke Capital of the World) and you like artichokes . And that giant artichoke is a fun photo op.

Honestly any bad reviews of this place are just people complaining for no reason. Don't listen to…read morethem! The place itself provides a calm, relaxing vibe. I was surprised because I expected a loud environment with music blasting, especially because it was a Sunday night. The server was very nice. I was worried that the food would not meet my expectations but I was wrong! The food was delicious and very generous portions! I got the wet burrito with green sauce. Even though the sauce was more sweet and not spicy at all, it was still very delicious!! The horchata is the best I've ever had!! This place is now one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and definitely will be coming back.

Yum! I was worried when I was the only one there during dinner rush, but I'm so glad I stayed. The…read morechips were thin and crispy, and the red salsa had an oregano-y flavor to it. My carnitas burrito was great. Well seasoned, with a great mix of toppings. The beans were sort of in between refried and whole, which added some great texture. I will be trying it again.