The Fishery

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   craig VIP

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great evening...Nice ambiance, good food and excellent service.
   

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   PhilipF

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambience, food and service. Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend.
   

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   Kathleen VIP

   Palm Springs69 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a little chilly but the service was great and the food excellent!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shae was our server and made great recommendations that we thoroughly enjoyed, and she brought great energy to our experience. We had the Toro sashimi, Chicory Salad, Mussels with lemongrass/ green curry (yum), and a delicious king salmon dish.
   

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   Tamara VIP

   San Diego14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A Culinary Experience to Remember at The Fishery Hands down, this was the best meal I’ve had in years! I’ve been meaning to return to The Fishery for a while, and after last night’s meal, it’s officially on my must-visit list. As a self-proclaimed foodie who dines out about three times a week, I have high standards when it comes to quality ingredients and exceptional flavors—The Fishery did not disappoint. The experience started with the House Salad, which was light, refreshing, and impeccably balanced with a bright, herby vinaigrette—the perfect palate cleanser. Then came the Crab Cake appetizer, and wow. Crisp and golden on the outside, unbelievably tender and moist inside, packed with real, high-quality crab. So many crab cakes are dry, rubbery, or loaded with fillers—not here. The sauce drizzled on top was unique and unexpected, a delightful contrast to the typical remoulade. Even the delicate garnish of shaved fennel leaves showed the kitchen’s attention to detail. For my main dish, I ordered the Alaskan Halibut, and I’m already dreaming about my leftovers. The fish was macadamia nut-crusted, seared to perfection—golden and crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. It rested in a luxurious, herby crème fraîche butter sauce that elevated every bite. It’s rare to find a restaurant that truly values quality ingredients and executes them so flawlessly. From start to finish, every detail was on point. My palate can’t wait for my next dining adventure here—this place is an absolute gem! Tamara Renee
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an amazing dinner at The Fishery. Our server, Ian, was lovely and knowledgeable about the menu and just overall so welcoming. The oysters were delicious and we had the clams and scallops! One of the best meals we’ve come across. Will definitely be back when in San Diego again.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy atmosphere and top notch food and service. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Will definitely be back!
   

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   Daniel VIP

   Los Angeles77 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service, high quality seafood, impecable cooking and casual but nice atmosphere. The prices are fairly high but reflective of quality and quantity. Do yourself a favor a give them a try. Start with lunch if you want lower prices.
   

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   PaulC

   San Diego4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The fish was on the fishy side and had lots of bones left in the fillet.
   

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    LeahC VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    The food is outstanding. Best dish we had was the swordfish, but halibut, scallops, and rock crab fettuccini were also delicious. It’s very pricey, and very noisy inside. Outside seating is better if it’s not too cold. There are heaters. The main complaint is that we ordered 2 cocktails and they lost the ticket. We waited 20 minutes and enquired, then after 35 minutes our server figured it out. When they realized the mistake, the bartender brought us each a glass of champagne as consolation, then we received our cocktails with dinner 5 minutes later. At least they tried to make up for the error, but our server should’ve noticed before 35 minutes had passed. Also, it was a birthday celebration and the hostess asked whose birthday, but there was no other acknowledgment or complimentary dessert. Not a complaint, but something to note if that’s what you’re expecting.
    

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