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Anthonys Fish Grotto

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Local(619) 463-0368

9530 Murray Dr
la Mesa, CA 91942

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Anthonys Fish Grotto
Local(619) 463-0368

9530 Murray Dr
la Mesa, CA 91942

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Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa in La Mesa is a one star American restaurant. They're still working to earn their stars. This place is moderately priced. It's known for its seafood. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.

Message From Anthonys Fish Grotto

Voted Best SD Seafood Restaurant

  • Fresh Seasonal Seafood
  • Famous Clam Chowders
  • Casual Atmosphere

For more than 60 years, Anthony's Fish Grotto has served San Diego residents and its visitors the freshest fish and seafood available. Our delicious menu lets you dive into succulent red lobster, fresh fish, seafood, salads, pastas and of course, our famous fish and chips.We?re committed to providing you with the best dining experience in a friendly home-style atmosphere. Visit one of our San Diego seafood restaurants located in La Mesa, Downtown on San Diego Bay and Chula Vista.

User Reviews of Anthonys Fish Grotto

Yelp.com Review - by Cammy C.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I used to go here all the time as a kid with my parents. The other night my girlfriend and I decided to relive our child hoods by visiting once again, this time as paying adults. I'm a crab lover....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jena S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Inside the restaurant it's a bit cheesy in that whole you feel like you are in the little mermaid minus the cartoony portion. Or maybe I'm just a bit biased being a redhead with the nickname of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only reason why I really ever go here is because my mom grew up going to Anthony's in Seaport Village with her parents and she now lives in east county so its convenient. We went there the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I only gave this place three stars due to the very brief encounter I had here. I grew up on the east coast and spent lots of years boating on the eastern shore. The decor of this place reminded me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Texie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I gave it an extra star for the scenery. I take my mom here when she comes to visit, which is about once a year. She likes the outdoor scenery of the ducks and the water fountain. She and I both...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mellie P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Really cute atmosphere, I wish the food and prices measured up. The servers are slow and not well trained. I'll go again, but only if I'm bored, feeling my inner mermaid, and have money to burn.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaunese C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Me and my boyfriend ordered the fish and shrimp combo. It's battered fried to perfection. It's the best. It's not cheap to eat here. But we split the combo we received two sides and bread with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anton T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came here with old family friends, an elderly couple in retirement, in December 2008. We were all disappointed with this establishment.Yes, it is true that this place caters primarily to retired...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy C.

2.0 of 5 stars. other than the pretty pond the decor is a bit goofey. The food was bettter then expected, but the service was poor. If you want to take your Grandma to a "fancy" place it's perfect
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Its definitely gone down hill since my childhood growing up this place was super. Last time I was there you could really tell they skimped on the wait staff they're all really young ( as am I and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd P.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the weirdest places. Here's why: The food is awful...not ok....not bad....not "sub par" awful. The service is on par with your average Denny's which when ordering "slams" for $4/plate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love seafood.I do not love the Fish Grotto.The interior of the place was lacking and pretty outdated, the fish was sub-par, and the service was lame.I will not be back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Raj S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Anthony's features window views of a man made pond that comes fully equipped with ducks. The interior of the restaurant is "under the sea" themed which is an outstanding feature if you like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miguel V.

2.0 of 5 stars. First of all, I agree with Justin N. about the sizzler thing. My wife actually commented that it looked like Denny's inside. We had been there before for a "professional lunch meeting" and only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Don't be hard on this place, nor walk in with attitude. It's a beautiful fully realized place to eat, the architecture and design might seem gaudy, but the view of the lagoon, and the practical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Really? People seem to really love this place and I'm not sure why. Walking into the place was like walking into a Sizzler with the seating and service. The food was priced at a fair value and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have never really been a fan of this place but especially after the last experience I would be hard pressed to ever go back.Was greeted with a foul smell upon entering the place. Now they do have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Fresh Seafood

The seafood at Anthony's Fish Grotto is fresh and well-prepared. My husband loved the clam chowder. The atmosphere is very attractive as well.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Seafood at it's Finest

Forget the other guys, this is the place for fine dining when seafood is your desire. For more than 60 years the wonderful folks at Anthony's have been serving up delicious meals in a family friendly setting....
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carson G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Anthony's! Nooooo! Whats become of you?!My family & I returned for just about the 1,000th time to Anthony's on Mother's Day. It's sort of a tradition, and normally, I just can't get enough of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anthony's has sentimental value for me. With that said the last star is dedicated to my father.I grew up going to Anthony's and now that I live a couple of miles away I keep returning. The seafood is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MaryLou D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anthony's is where we take out of town company for seafood. We live close and I don't think we've ever had a bad meal here. In fact, they sometimes change things around and I miss items they have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Clam Chowder

Anthony's New England white clam chowder is one of our favorites. We order it when dining in and frequently for take out. Also their sun-dried tomato butter is excellent. Have been going to Anthony's for...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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One of the best

Not at all inexpensive, but one of the very best for any kind of sea food. Very nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food all of which comes with a hearty bill. I reserve this for birthdays, Valentine's...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Best in La Mesa

Anthonys has been a family favorite for 25 years. We know we can always get a great seafood meal there with good service and the price is right. They have take out service too which we use during the holidays....
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Great food!!

Anthony'S Fish Grotto, not just in la Mesa, but in entire San Diego Area is one of the best seafood restaurants. The service is very good and their prices are worth.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Best Seafood in East County

Why travel to Point Loma or downtown for seafood? We have our own gem right here in La Mesa. Anthony's has the best selection of seafood in East County. We eat there every chance we get. The prices are great.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Great food

This is the place in San Diego for fine seafood. Everything is caught fresh and is very good. Is a little pricey, but it's worth it.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellence. This place is well worth the couple of extra dollars you might spend over Red Lobster. Service was perfect and very helpful. I loved the view of the pond out back. The atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Almost gave 3 stars, but just couldn't do it. I have been here many times throughout the years and the prices just keep going up while the quality of the food goes down.Came here last night for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Fried Seafood

This place has a lot of fried seafood, if that's your thing then go for it. The calamari was good and nice place for lunch.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Slow and not great

This place has a good rep but that is it, the coleslaw is good but nothing else! overrated is an understatement!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Veda F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good, fesh, reasonably priced seafood. Feed the ducks in the pond in the back. Nice place for a family meal.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sundried tomato buttery goodness.And oh, the fish is good too.Desert = some kind of chocolate delight (sorry can't remember the name) it was heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Anthony's. Anthony's is one of the best overall restaurants in San Diego, for decades they've been delivering awesome, tasty seafood. I order the same thing everytime - Fish and Chips, House...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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I love their clam chowder

Anthony's is one of very few places that I return to on a regular basis
kudzu.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle M.

4.0 of 5 stars. been going here for over 10 years...great seafood place..try the new england clam chowder...it's delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Average

I am from the east coast where you can find any great seafood place. here, not so much. Was not impressed with the food at Anthony's for waht was served and the price. Needs some updating inside.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Average

Wasnt a fan. Service was OK, at best. The food was overpriced for the quality/quantity. Its the type of place I'd return to if a whole group wanted to go, but I would never choose on my own. Fair warning: I've...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has got some good reviews, so there is not much to add, but let me go on for a moment about the unique ambiance of this restaurant. When you walk in, you immediately notice the walls that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ric B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to go to this restaurant in La Mesa with my grandparents. There is a small lake in the back with ducks. I enjoyed feeding the ducks. This place is pretty well established. The last time I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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A Local favorite for years

Anthony's is truly hard to beat. The seafood is wonderful and the atmosphere makes it worth the little extra cost. If it is nice enough, you can sit outside on the patio and listen to the fountain i...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Best Chowder in SD!!!

Best chowder in SD!!! Nice atmosphere, and very nice staff!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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love the butter!

the sun-dried tomato seasoned butter they serve with the bread is reason to keep going back. Service is friendly. nice decor also. we like tha water
kudzu.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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User Review

I love going to Anthony's. I really like getting a window table that overlooks the lake. It's got a great atmosphere. They have a lot ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Best chowder

Best clam chowder in a bread bowl we've ever had! Try it, you'll like it!
kudzu.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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great seafood

Anthony's Fish Grotto La Mesa is a wonderful restaurant. It's a great place to bring the whole family. Beautiful, relaxing setting. Very comfortable atmosphere. The food is delicious and tastey. They have...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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love it

La Mesa Restaurant and Seafood Market is a good restaurant to go to when you want to have a quick meal. Everyday low prices. Good selection of combination platters on their menu. The service we had was fast,...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Seafood doesn't get any better than this.

If you looked up seafood in the dictionary, you should find a picture of Anthony's Fish Grotto in it. The fish and chips are fatty but they are THE BEST on the menu!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Has a Good Selection of Fish Dishes

You get fish at Anthony's and it's good. The service sometimes leaves a bit to be desired, and the prices are a little on the high side. However, they have an intereting children's menu and drinks are well...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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THE BEST IN SAN DIEGO

EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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looking out from the aquarium

What a fun atmosphere, you'll feel like a fish inside an aquarium. It's very cleverly decorated and cozy. the food is good and the appetisers are worth trying.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Iffy at best...

It has been a few years since I went here, but that's because we found the food to be sub-par and the atmosphere verging on garish. Sea food is always tricky and this place had nothing going for it.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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One of the few bright spots in La Mesa

We don't have a lot of good restaurants in La Mesa, but we can count on good food here. Not always the quickest to get into, probably goes along with being one of the only good restaurants in the area....
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sid C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been coming to Anthony's since I was a youngster and the quality has always been outstanding. My favorite has always been Mama Ghio's clam chowder. It is a red chowder but it has no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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anthonys

This restuarant has a wonderful atmosphere. The appearance is that of being underwater, with fish dangling from the ceiling, eels and coral sticking out of the walls, even the table has rock type hold...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Great sea food in La Mesa

You wouldn't think it just driving by this restaurant that's nestled in a neighborhood, that it's a nice restaurant with a spectacular pond. This restaurant is the original location and has been upda...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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SignOnSanDiego.com

founded in 1946 by mama ghio and her boys just home from the war, this local chain serves decent portions of fresh fish--like a good family-style seafood house should...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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Wcities

a man-made lake provides refuge to wildlife and dozens of tame ducks, providing entertainment for the diners at this long-established san diego seafood restaurant. it also makes the hour-long dinnertime wait...
wcities.com - user review
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USRG

fish grotto in la mesa serves good local seafood with a nice view of the lake...
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