We'd heard about their fresh fish so this place was definitely on my wife's must visit list for our…read moretrip. I like the set up of this location compared to the Santa Barbara one. This one sits in a strip mall so there is plenty of free parking and seats to eat at. My wife was bummed that there was no more sea urchin to be bought when we pulled in at dinner time but the fried fish taco special was too good to pass up so we both ordered that, the kiddo got the grilled salmon plate, and we also got a bowl of clam chowder to share. All the food was delicious! The fish tacos were the way I like them- a big piece of fish with cabbage, a little pico de gallo, and a dollop of sauce- not too many overpowering flavors to let the fish be the star of the show. The clam chowder was creamy with plenty of clams, and the salmon plate had great salmon that was cooked nicely (still moist) and what was likely an entire avocado sliced up on the plate. Great food, we'd definitely come back!

When you're looking for really good, fresh seafood there's no better place to go than a fish…read moremarket. They have two locations and they both serve fresh seafood but the ambience here is very different from the one in Santa Barbara. This one is in a strip mall with plenty of parking and is much more spacious with tables inside and outside. On a weekday afternoon, it was quiet and we ordered and got our food quickly. I was a little disappointed that no one mentioned it was happy hour (weekdays 2-5pm), but it's okay since we came specifically for fish and chips. We shared the SB Rockfish & Chips ($19.95) and also got the halibut version ($26.95) so we could compare. Both were really good. The fish pieces were big for both but the rockfish was slightly more moist. The halibut pieces were meatier though. They don't skimp on the fries and they were really well made. They tasted fresh and crisp. I also got a bowl of their New England Clam Chowder ($11.95) and it was good chowder. The consistency was just right and had lots of clam. It was great for dipping my fries. If you're visiting Santa Barbara, I would recommend making the drive over to this location if you want to dine-in and have more of a restaurant experience.

Food: 4/5 Uni was delicious, sahimi we also wonderfully fresh. The fresh uni is highly recommended,…read moreslightly sweet slightly salty. Straight from the ocean. Service: 5/5 Team is great, quick and very attentive. Ambiance: 4/5 Very small but the area is very clean. Love the simplicity.

Fish market here with plenty of fresh fish options and ways to have it made. The oysters and sea…read moreurchins are shucked fresh. Ordered at the counter and got them out fairly quick. Only one bench outside. Comes in metal tray filled with ice to keep items cold. I just ate everything outside. I got the sea urchin coating about $25 for one. It was still moving when I got it. Had that soft urchin flavor which melts in your mouth like butter. The oysters were $2.50 to $3.50 depending on the one you got. Relatively on the smaller side but tasted fresh. Comes with some lemons on it. If you want more sauce it would cost extra. I got bluefin tuna cut into sashimi. They have a half pound minimum and charge 30% more for having the fish prepared. They have wasabi and soy sauce in packets to enjoy. Unfortunately the fish was chewy and had lots of stringy texture. Does taste fresh but was not the right cut for sashimi. Would come back for sea urchins and oysters. Heard they can also make poke with the fish. Free parking lot coming towards the store.

Rain or shine, the Santa Barbara Fisherman's Market is open every Saturday from 6 am to 11 am for…read morefresh local seafood. Located at the Harbor, this pop up for local fisherman offers fresh caught seafood directly to consumers. It's located on the pier of the marina and when we were there, 4 vendors were available. My favorite, and the reason for this visit, was the fresh just caught UNI!! They have very reasonable prices for the fresh uni. After purchase, they crack them open open, you add in your condiments and enjoy! They had a few tables available. There were also some vendors with oysters, crabs and lobsters. I would have took them all home, except I wasn't going home for a few days. The beach is close so you can walk over and enjoy the waves. Parking at the Harbor is plentiful. Definitely recommended!

Fresh Uni straight from the fishermen at USD10 for one (pretty much have to get two) and available…read moreonly on the weekends starting at 6:30 AM. I got there just after 6:30 and there were a few people waiting already. They hadn't finish setting up yet but it was still fairly quick. The uni was obviously very fresh and very good. They only had the purple ones, but I don't know the difference between the colors. A few people there on line actually worked in the industry and definitely knew their seafood and trade. Some interesting conversations as well. The guys there prefer to be paid in Venmo. I'm guessing they can only be paid in Venmo or cash, but I could be wrong. Overall, great experience and highly recommend.

We're very fortunate to live in an awesome town that has several fish markets to choose from. Most…read moreof them are actually pretty good, but this one is definitely the best! The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, but most importantly of all their seafood is super fresh and amazingly delicious! It looks very industrial from the outside, and it is. They mainly supply restaurants in town, and for a while I wasn't sure they were open to the general public. I kick myself for not checking it out sooner because they really do have great seafood. So don't be afraid to go peak your head through the plastic curtain into the chilled fish room where you'll find one of the friendly staff to help you. You will literally be walking in to a refrigerated room that they do prep in, so depending on the day you may find someone prepping a bunch of fish for a local restaurant, etc. Don't expect to see a fancy display case of fish. In fact, there isn't a display case at all. However, they are happy to bring anything out you want to see and are very knowledgeable about their product. I recommend asking them what's fresh, although really it's all fresh, but some of it may have previously been frozen. Sometimes they just got something extra spectacular in that day, so I always jump on that. I recently had a piece of halibut from there that was to die for. Best piece of halibut I've ever had. I enjoyed seeing how thoroughly everything was cleaned and that they kept it at a nice cool temperature to keep the fish fresh. I highly recommend checking it out if you like good, fresh fish at really reasonable prices. Also, if you buy a whole fish it's less expensive and they're usually willing to break it down for you free of charge (fillets, steaks, etc.) So, if you have a friend or two you can split a whole fish with, or just a hungry family, this is a really great way to buy. I haven't checked out the meat market side, although having been to the fish side several times now I'm sure the quality is just as good on the meat side. Just not as big of a meat eater as I am fish.

Best place to stock up for your freezer. We've ordered here for 25 years and always great quality…read moreand price point. Thank you !

Have been wanting to check out this place for a while and I finally made my way there on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. They didn't have much left for sale after the Saturday Fisherman's Market. The staff was helpful and told me they'll have new catches available on Friday. I went back Friday after work and there was a lot more items to choose from. The sea urchin was calling out to me so I had to buy two trays since one is never enough. I was hoping to get some cerviche too but it wouldn't be ready for another half hour. I also got the ahi tuna, coho salmon and California halibut. Everything was very fresh and delicious! This is definitely a great spot to get fresh seafood, especially if you don't want to wait until the Saturday market.

If you're longing to eat fresh sashimi or any type of seafood, come to Wild Local in Ventura Harbor…read morenext to Andria's Seafood Restaurant. Wild Local source their fishes from local fisherman in the area and allow you to watch them cut into pieces. They have all kinds: large shrimps, lobster, crabs, tuna, halibut, cods and many more. Tonight, I bought a pound and a half of Bluefin Tuna and cut into shashimi sized pieces, it's gloriously tasty and not fishy. The guy even gave me a lemon for my shashimi, what a neighborhood market. So, if you wanted to done on fresh seafood, come to the real fresh fish source and enjoy true seafood NOT frozen from thousands of miles away.

Happy July 4th! We had a big gathering so decided to buy a whole halibut for $11 a pound! Super…read morefresh. We grilled steamed and froze some of it for later. They were super helpful and helped us process it for free as well. Scaled, chopped, and cleaned the whole fish. We also got our favorite sweet spotted shrimp and ate it steamed and fresh. With the heads, we fried them and also made miso soup. Super tasty. For the halibut, make a simple mango chutney to pair with the grilled fish. You can also make fish tacos! Make sure to call them before hand to place large orders like this. Sometimes, it depends on what they catch each week so call ahead of time to find out what they caught. The market is pretty smelly and wet/dirty but that's what I expected. It's a fish market where boats and fisherman are coming in daily.

Oysters, lobster were great. Whole rockfish was not fresh and so expensive. Opened it up to tons of…read moreparasites inside. Had to throw away mostly due to smell. Uni was not smelling or tasting very fresh either. Id come back for oyster and live lobster.

Had some delicious sandwiches here. It's a really popular spot, with a lot of locals there. The…read moregrocery store itself is large and diverse, with a huge variety of items. We got a reuben and an Italian-style sandwich, both of which were very solid. Parking is easy, and there's a great area to sit and eat outside. Big fan!

Big parking lot!…read more Inside, very large. A market and really great food to go. (We ordered sandwiches and went to sunstone winery around the corner. ). You write on the paper and just leave it on the counter. Took about 20+ mins to prepare , maybe because the Rueben takes much longer ??? Busy place. Sandwiches were exceptional, not just great ! If camping at lake chacuma or going to a winery - an excellent option. Restroom was in the back , follow the yellow line on the ground, lol. Basically in the warehouse area. Strange , but that's fine.

Just a broiled fish with rice and salad. The fish was cooked very well (very moisty inside) and the…read morerice flavorful. I'll stop by again to try the fish burgers.

Socarrat. That is the key part of a Paella. Whatever Nikka served was not Paella. Maybe a seafood…read morestew? The rice was watery and salty. It was really disappointing and a waste of money. I had a cup of clam chowder with it and it was tasty with a good amount of clams. Oddly it was served in a tall coffee cup. Not a problem, just kind of weird. The service was good and prompt and overall the place is a cute little fish market and diner grill. I won't bother going back as the three stars are mainly for the service alone.

I have to start by saying that we didn't purchase any fish because we were on the road up Hwy 1 for…read morethe day but we did want to stop in Availa Beach to soak up some ocean and sea lions! At the end of the pier is this wonderful fish market and when you walk in...you do not smell fish! I know this is funny but it's important because fish should not smell fishy when it's fresh and you can tell from looking at all of their products, they pride themselves in selling fresh fresh. Everything we saw as so good looking and daughter said she's coming back for fish! We bought some freeze dried salmon for the pups and I talked with a few of the local fishermen outside. I learned that California has salmon which I wasn't aware of! When we are back...I'm definitely making the trip and buying fish to cook!

To start off the hospitality is top shelf. Conversation and manners are old school perfection.read more

Searched up things to do with kids in Solvang and Ostrichland USA was at the top of the results…read more This is a must visit for all ages, frankly. We spent maybe an hour to an hour and a half here, but could have stretched it to two hours tops. You get a chance to feed the emus and ostriches, just be mindful of the tips and tricks that the staff give you to avoid any errant pecking or biting. Lots of photo opportunities to be had. We even saw a little cat mascot napping away outside the gift shop. There is a penny stamping machine and lots of other great gift options available as well. We got a little ostrich marionette that our son loves, as well as some faux ostrich leather pieces. The staff person in the store was very friendly and informative. The ostrich eggs that they sell are pretty cool and they do sell some ostrich jerky, but it is not from the ostriches on this farm, so no worries there :) Prices in 2026 were $10 per adult and $5 per child + $1 to feed the ostriches. Parking is easy and ample. Restrooms are available.

Super cute place for kids! $10 enterance adult…read more $5 kids $1 feeding There's a lot of ostriches to feed and emos Pretty clean and well kept They had ostrich beef jerky at the gift shop!