I've been going to Tin Fish about once a month for 5 years. They have changed their menu and I'm not happy about it. They no longer have halibut. They no longer have single filets. They changed their coleslaw! It was a really unique vinegar slaw and now it is just the normal type you can get everywhere. And their online ordering doesn't work anymore so you have to go stand in line to order and then wait. I live down the street - I always do take out. At least the waffle fries taste the same. I'll still eat there and I do recommend the grilled fish and tacos. But I'm sure there are other miffed locals. read more

Fresh seafood with amazing views! Batter is not overly heavy or greasy with the perfect crunch. Grilled fish was tasty and flaky! And of course, gotta have the chowder! Our go to for a quick bite in Oceanside! read more

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The owner was super friendly and allowed my girlfriend and I to get a half dragon fruit/acai bowl. read more

Tin Fish - Super tasty acia bowl while watching surfing at oceanside! - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've heard many good things about this place and its location is great however the service is not good. My first visit to this place had a very poor first impression. I ordered a calamari appetizer to try along with a soda. My soda was given to me right away but my calamari was never received. Their staff is extremely unorganized. After about an hour and seeing multiple people in front of me with large orders going out I asked about my order and was told ten minutes. After 20 minutes asked the worker for a refund and she told me it would be a dollar? (I don't believe she understood english) so I had to wait in line again to speak to another worker and get a refund. Complete waste of time. Don't think I'll be going back. read more

Everyone in my party was unimpressed with their food. Wish we had just gotten in n out down the street for a fraction of the price. Service was good I will say! Sad to leave a bad review but I wish I would've known this info prior to ordering :/ read more

The worst service it took 47 min to get our food and the tortilla was burnt and hard you know that had to be sitting there for a while. I had to go up to the window several times. We were very upset to see people who had order after us eating and done w there meal and we still had to wait!!!! read more

Outdoor seating only. It located right next to the fishing pier. It was a cool spot and there were musicians playing along the pier. Priced reasonably and tartar sauce was top top. read more

Me and my family love stopping by here when we go to the beach. Our go to is the Calamari! Would recommend. Sometimes the line can be long especially in the summer read more

Nice place to grab a bite. Service is excellent! The have breakfast until noon, Açaí fruit bowls, fries and grilled seafood and chicken, tacos, burgers, clam chowder, sandwiches, salads, cake and ice cream. There's something for everyone. Check it out. read more

Tin Fish - Find this place BELOW the pier. Check it out! - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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After a long day at the beach, this is what will hit the spot. Step right up to order from some very friendly people! I got the fish and clam combo (4 fried fish, 4oz clam strips) for just $18 - it came with plenty of fries, vinegary coleslaw (in a good way), and a steady flow of cocktail and tartar sauce. They batter and fry their fish to order, which was evident with the freshness. However, the fish and clam strips themselves were a little bland, but nothing a little sauce can't fix. My friends opted for tacos, which they said were delicious. The busyness came in waves, but there are ample chairs + tables to wait / eat. There are public restrooms a short walk away. read more

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Located right by the pier, Tin Fish offers a variety of fried & grilled seafood items as well as burgers and açaí bowls. Pricing is somewhat expensive, but the food quality & taste and the awesome employees make up for it. I got the fried fish and oyster combo, which came with a side of coleslaw and fries; my son got the grilled mahi mahi, and my husband had the swordfish sandwich. We all devoured our meals while enjoying the sea breeze and people watching. btw do not feed the pigeons (signs posted near the seating area) read more

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Wow, do I like a good place to eat and Tin's Fish house in Oside, was worth the wait. It's a holiday, Veterans Day , and so it was busy busy. Tin's is located under the pier, so park on the street, and walk down the stairs next to the pier to Tins. Anyway, I got a salad with grilled salmon. All fresh and delicious!! Thank you guys for a good place to eat and very pleasant staff!!! read more

I'm not going to lie. It is not cheap food, meaning it's a little pricey but hey you're at the beach so why not. At least try it once. The quality of the food is pretty good. The strawberry milkshake is to die for because coming from me I do not like milkshakes. They are normally super sweet and thick. This one at Tin Fish was the right sweetness and not thick. I can easily suck the whole thing that. This large drink is $8 something. We ordered a combo platter which had shrimp, fish and calamari and supposedly clams as well but they didn't have any. When we ordered they told us they didn't have clams so we opted for more fish substitution but they didn't do that when we picked up our order. My husband had to speak up and they gave us an additional three pieces of fish which I thought was fair. My husband and son thought the calamari was one of the best because it is hard to find good calamari. The fish and shrimp were good. My husband also ordered a fish taco and we both thought it was ok. Anyway, overall a good experience. The wait time for food is a little much. Also, finally got to try this restaurant as we see it all the time especially when you're done walking on the pier coming down the hill. Definitely will be back for the milkshakes. $27 something for the combo appetizer platter read more

Friendly upbeat cashier helped us navigate our celiac daughter's lunch. Food was great for a food stand. Portions are generous and we all walked away full with leftovers. Large menu gives plenty of reasons to come back. Nestled under the base of the pier it gives ample walking area to roam and find a nice view of your choice. read more

Came across this place because I checked out Oceanside Beach, I went at the right time it was not crowded and it was just nice. The water was a little chilly but that didn't stop me from walking in the water. The pier was nice and got some great photos and on my way back to the car I came across this place. The price was ok but I'm sure it's a little high due to the fact that it's a beach setting. The menu was not too much and I did not wait long for my food. The benches did have a lot of spider webs on them and the bees and flies were around which made eating sort of annoying. I got their crab cakes which were moist and very good. I got their bacon cheeseburgers and it came with fries. It was a big portion and was not able to finish. My colleague got a fish taco and she said it tasted very fresh and would recommend it. The staff was very friendly and helpful with all my questions. read more

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Told us it's 30 mins wait when placing the order. It's been over an hour and is still waiting for our food. Who cares about how the food tastes at this point. Not recommending this place. read more

Food was okay i guess but these bitches gave me 8 fries. Thats bullshit!!!! These assholes at least need to put the fry count in the double digits. I dont give a damn if theyre waffled or unwaffled. Maybe i shouldve asked nicely... May i have more food next time please? read more

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I had the clam chowder and it was really good! The atmosphere is very nice right on the pier! It's a little pricy but the view makes up for it. read more

Excellent service Mazlow was amazing very informative also a great experience from everyone read more

Tin Fish - Fish and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Every seat in the house is VIP because you're right on the beach in lovely Oceanside. This unassuming food hut has tables and benches only feet away from the beach. You'll want everything on their extensive menu. If you want grilled or fried, salad or chowder they have you covered. If there are clamstrips on a menu trying them. I got the clamstrip combination box. It comes with a hardy portion of clamstrips, crispy waffle fries, and a non-mayo based coleslaw. I was able to make a few meals from this entree. My guest picked the grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich. It was the size of a poboy and came with coleslaw. My guest also had thr onion rings and highly suggested everything they ate. No leftovers were in sight. The prices are pretty good for the quantity and quality of their dishes. I will definitely return and highly suggest you check it out. You'll get a show as well from the pigeons who are eager to try your crumbs. read more

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Huge portions!! Buyer beware! These fish tacos are gigantic, nothing like Baja Fresh or any chain restaurants. Just one is $5.95 and has a larger than normal flour tortilla, more like fajita size not taco size, and two giant pieces of fish. I had cod and the fish was so fresh and flaky, it just falls apart. I also ordered the Famous fish sandwich plate that comes with crosscut fries and coleslaw. Their slaw has a tasty vinegar based dressing and fries were perfectly fried. I was too full at that point to eat the sandwich too, but it was also massive with two huge pieces of fish on a really good soft roll. They are able to crank out a lot of orders from this tiny place, sit at one of the tables and wait for your name to be called. Lots of opportunities for people watching while you wait! read more

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Good fresh fish, good portions, friendly service, lots of seating and shade. I got the half platter of fish and chips for 9.50 and the portion was still great, really good cole slaw. I got my son the kids fish and chips which came with apple sauce and soda or juice, his portion was also really good. My only complaint is that the line takes a long time to get through, it seems like they're short staffed. I think the same person taking the orders is making the orders, so it takes a long time per person to even get to order. Maybe that was just today though, I'm not sure because because despite living here my whole life, I've never tried Tin Fish. Will definitely come back and want to try the calamari, which someone else got and it looked really good. read more

Tin Fish - 1/2 Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

In the heart of Oceanside and right below the pier, is a superb location. The weather is perfect, the ocean is glistening and life is beautiful especially because there is this special place called Tin Fish. My friend and I came here and we ordered fish and chips. I ordered cod while she ordered halibut. Oh my gosh! It was the best fish I've ever had. It was fresh, flaky and tasty. They serve each basket with waffle fries or regular fries, lemon wedges, coleslaw and tartar sauce. Surprisingly the "regular" order was huge! It came with 8-9 medium sized pieces of cod only for $14.50 + tax. The fish was great and so were the fries. I'm very finicky with coleslaw and unfortunately it wasn't too my liking. However the fish and fries were a hit and it was definitely worth the price! There are plenty of seating available and for the most part, people were wearing masks in the vicinity of the business establishment. Whereas if you went further out to the beach side, there were hardly anyone practicing social distancing or wearing masks. Other than that, the atmosphere is chill and fun. There was music playing and there were quite a bit of food vendors out. It's not like how it used to be when I used to go to the beach.. Nowadays the beach is like going to a mini carnival minus the rides LOL. read more

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Convenient taco stand under the Oceanside Pier. Accept Apple Pay and several picnic tables close by to enjoy your meal. Tacos were larger than most others we've had elsewhere. Good for a quick bite while near the pier. read more

Tin Fish - Two taco plate Mahi Taco Plate Famous Fried Cod Taco - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've tried the food at their location near the Convention Center. I really enjoyed the food here as well! Yay! Today I ordered up a Fish (cod and 3 piece) and Chip combo and a cup of New England Clam chowder. The fish is cut into narrow strips and dipped into a nice, light batter. It was accompanied with a side of waffle fries and a tiny container of coleslaw (more like pickled) which I loved. It also came with a container of tarter sauce and a slice of lemon. My soup was very flavorful, had little chunks of potatoes and clams. I didn't even notice if it had a good amount of clams because I ate it so fast! My husband shared his shrimp with me and that was lightly battered and fried to perfection like my fish. Off to the side of the 'pick up' window are the condiments, which includes malt vinegar. There is seating in front of the stand (no umbrella's). Can't find a table that's available? Do not fret, you have the amphitheater off to the side with stage seating. Or place yourself on the sand and enjoy a bite and a great view of the water. I know I will return for some fish tacos! Great place to people watch. I'm sure this place is really rocking during the summer. read more

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We have yet to be disappointed with our meal from Tin Fish. We bring back home dinner (usually fantastic swordfish) frequently while staying in Oceanside. read more

The location is convenient to get food in to go boxes and go sit on the beach. However be weary the food can take a very long time when they get busy. We waited 45 minutes for 2 tacos and 2 kid's quesadillas. We visited twice within our trip and I'll mention the first time I ordered a fried fish and shrimp plate. The girl repeated it, I paid and waited. When I picked my food up I noticed no fish. When I asked the cashier she said I only paid for a shrimp platter, I told her i ordered the fish and shrimp platter. She tried to get me to pay extra but ended up giving me the fish for free. While waiting for my fish, I overheard ANOTHER customer come back saying she ordered the salmon platter not a salmon taco. Again they told her she had to pay more. This seemed weird to me, so make sure you get a receipt. The food is decent. I would say good enough to try atleast once. read more

Tin Fish - Fried fish taco - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Service was great even during lunch time during an event. Watch out Harbor Fish n Chips!

If you like sandwiches and fish, you're going to love the fried cod sandwich! My order took sometime and I was getting impatient but I'm happy to report that the sandwich was well worth the wait. The bread roll was super fresh and warm and reminded me of a French baguette. It had the crispy outside and the fluffy and buttery inside. The fried cod was crunchy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside topped with the signature sauce complimented by a wedge of lemon that sandwich just made my night. Same day and I already want to go back but they are closed ugh.. read more

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Fish Jerky in the place of fish and chips is what I got. 6 measly overcooked, dry and hard fish strips. Waited 40 minutes for this and 2 halibut tacos. Tortillas on the tacos were hard and cold. Halibut, tasteless, pico de gallo? Pace picante is better. How do you mess up fish and chips? Well this place is talented enough to accomplish. Waste of money, time and appetite. read more

Surprisingly good seafood served in a prime location under the pier. Everything about this place just screams tourist trap, from it's central location under Oceanside Pier to the ample outdoor seating and elevated prices. I probably wouldn't have come here if I wasn't already at the beach, but that would have been a mistake. The food is actually worth a trip on it's own. The menu consists of mostly breaded and fried seafood that comes with standard sides like waffle fries and coleslaw. But what makes it stand out is the quality of the seafood and the thoughtful execution. Both the fish and shrimp that we ordered came with a delicate breading that was fried perfectly to retain all of it's moisture. The result was a textural feast. Even the waffle fries were perfectly crisp without any hint of sogginess. As someone who enjoys fried foods, this was much appreciated. The biggest surprise however, may have been the fish sandwich. I am no fan of adding unnecessary carbs to an already fried dish, but the softness of the roll really made the sandwich work. Unhealthy? Absolutely. But I ate it all and regret nothing. read more

This spot is perfect during Covid. We got fish tacos and fish and chips that were hot and crispy And went up the stairs to the pier. We found a bench and ate our wonderful picnic lunch. The blue waters of the ocean, birds flying, swishing sounds of the waves....all added to the deliciousness of our wonderfully prepared seafood. read more

Tin Fish - Walkway leading to the pier in front of Tin Fish - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is not a restaurant. It's a good food " stand" with walk up window & bench seats. Right at the pier. Had an excellent & large halibut taco. Highly recommend! The clam chowder was ok. Not really much seafood taste or clams in sight. Their fried fish mixed platters look good. Will try next time. read more

Small food spot off the beach and this place is amazing !!!! We ate every single thing ordered. Grilled shrimp salad, grilled shrimp platter, grilled salmon platter, clam chowder soup and grilled shrimp taco read more

Tin Fish - Grilled shrimp plate Mahi mahi taco and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is what we were served for our $10, and it didn't even include peanut butter. Pffft. Used to be twice as large. read more

Tin Fish - Blue spirunla bowl - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Tasty food in a fun beachside setting. This place covers both the seafood craving and land lover's fare that you'll enjoy. The fish sandwich is huge and delicious. Service is quick and friendly. Prices are appropriate for the setting. read more

Food was alright, you're definitely paying for the view and the convenient location! We had people who were seemingly homeless asking for money and it was not too much of an enjoyable experience. We also came because there was a photo of funnel cake, but they do not sell funnel cake! read more

Been to Tin Fish a few times now, service is always good and the food never disappoints. The fish is always fresh and cooked to perfection. The fish tacos are so good! They are huge! I couldn't even finish one whole taco. I always make it a point to eat at Tin Fish when I'm town. read more

Finally had the chance to come here over Memorial Day weekend and it was very nice overall experience. I think part of it is I was glad to get outside to visit the beach and get some sun and see other people. I tired some of er'thang and it was fresh and satisfying for myself and the family. The food prices were higher than expected and I think the fish and other fried items could have used a little more seasoning but overall a great first experience and I would come back. read more

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I wanted to love this place as the food looked really great, however once we started eating it all went downhill. My husband liked his food well enough, and the service was fine. Waiting about 20 minutes in line and another 15 for the food but its very busy so that's to be expected. Ambiance can't get better then being right by the beach. My issue comes in as I do not eat fish, i get physically nauseous if I do. I ordered their chicken fingers (which are ridiculously tiny) and fries. The chicken tasted so much like fish that I almost puked after my first bite. I had my husband try one and he truly thought it was a fish stick and not chicken. Luckily I'm not allergic but it's very obvious they fry the chicken and the fish in the same fryer. I will never come back again for that reason. read more