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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go in Monterey for "simple" seafood meal. The restaurant is very casual and the food is not fancy. The place is not touristy. I read some so-so reviews from my fellow yelpers....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I always rely on trusty Yelp to lead me on a tasty new adventure. Seeing all the great reviews by my fellow yelpers, I was really looking forward to an oceanic lunch. However, not only did we wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had oysters and grilled halibut. I wish they'd keep the oysters alive until they reach my plate in this country but I digress. Overall the seafood is very fresh and nicely and simply prepared....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh and simple delicious seafood. After a long day at the aquarium we couldn't ask for anything more.*Oysters - sweet and fresh*Halibut - cooked perfectly*Service - the waitress was super cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Monterey for a MUCH needed day off communing with the fishies at the wonderful Monterey Bay Aquarium. On the way in we stopped in to Sea Harvest because it was still close to the aquarium,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after a day at the aquarium - it's a little unassuming market that also has a small dining section. The clam chowder was awesome - I like it thick, and the spoon could have probably stood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
super friendly family run joint. the chowder is to die for. but the fish n chips and crab cakes were missing something...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh fish away from the tourist traps on Cannery Row. It's a fish market with a dozen tables covered in plastic crustacean patterned gingham -- seriously... -- but the food actually isn't that bad....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a little snack while driving through. When you first walk in, it totally looks like a fish market. The dining is seat yourself during off hours. After we sat down, a waitress came over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sea Harvest is a great place to eat fresh seafood in a clean environment. Casual and kid-friendly, helpful staff, tasty food. We enjoyed fish and chips and the special of Cajun-style ono. Delish! A...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a town full of tourist traps this place is a gem. Not pretentious. Simple. Delicious. Fresh. It's part market part restaurant. The emphasis is on fresh seafood not the presentation. You can even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has always been decent. A nice place to go that's not as touristy. I used to come here all the time for the fresh fish to prepare at home since it was close to my house. I wish they had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another of my favorite places, where ALL the money goes into the food!!!!!Nice little cozy restaurant! The Sea Bass was Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Laguna Seca this past weekend for the Historics, and wanted to eat at Il Fornaio in Carmel. What a mistake to think that we could possibly get a table without a reservation on a race weekend....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, thick clam chowder [better than those you can find on the Wharf!]--it was great! The fish and chips were also good and my husband had the special which was sole that day. It was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'll give them points for having fresh fish. But I'm not sure why all the five star reviews? We ordered the halibut, scallops, and fried prawns and the overwhelming reaction at the table was:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
menu or fresh off seafood deli counter cooked...a line to ponder over selection....seafood restaurant mini-mart...a pick of wine on market shelf....starting combination seafood and chips...fried fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect! Calamari steak sandwich I will always remember you ... Mmmmmmm
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here and picking out fresh seafood to take home and cook myself! They are always super friendly and reasonably priced.... I recently discovered how incredibly yummy and melt-in-my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Cow!!! I totally you you guys that yelped this place. Man oh man, I'm so glade we ate here. The place, price, service and of course food was amazing!!!Clam Chowder...I totally hated the stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get your delicious, fresh seafood here! Dinner was yummy. The ambiance is... a fish market. So don't wear your Sunday best -- feel free to drop by after you finish biking in one of those multi-seater...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the best seafood restaurant! Everything was really fresh. The waiter was really helpful and friendly. I highly recommend the ahi tuna and their oysters on the half shell. This is a seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man I can't believe this place gets a relatively low review! This place doesn't try too hard and is casual dining at its best -- a welcome respite from the tourist-laden cannery row but one block...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just perfect!!!Food is yummy, service is great!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Starving, craving some oysters and unable to get a table at the stuffy local French places, we happened upon this little market. Walking in at 8:55 (they closed at 9), they nicely seated us anyways....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place was good, but not spectacular. The fish & chips were overly chewy and not very crispy. The crab cakes were quite good. The coleslaw was surprisingly good, and clearly freshly made. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
remarkable. clam chowder that rivals Mystic, CT. The fish and chips was perfection and the wine is cheap and good. Super fresh oysters too. a fucking gold mine, I wish I lived closer.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank this place for always being consistent with great food, pleasant staff and always a great experience. After a few bad meals scattered about the Peninsula ,it was nice to go back to Sea Harvest...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Mackerel Yelpers!I stopped in about two weeks ago, for some swordfish to purchase.Counter people are so nice. Nothing is a problem: advice how to cook, deboning, I even got advice as to the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fresh fish, and they will cook you anything from their fish market.Lacks ambience, but reasonably priced.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice place. seafood was fresh. (it better be fresh)but what impressed me the most(belive it or not) was the iced teaI'm going back for more
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn fine fush 'n chips. Calamari is great too. Prices are very reasonable. Very fresh seafood behind the counter. Very nice people that own/work there. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the catfish plate, clam chowders, oysters for 2 people. Decent food for moderate price.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was wandering around Cannery Row and the like before going to the aquarium. Found this place and decided that it looked like a good place to grab lunch. I kind of regret not getting the bread bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers, I don't know what's with all the hype. It's close to the aquarium, true, and they have a small selection of fresh seafood, but I don't think the food stood head and shoulders above other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first stop for Julie F.'s birthday weekend of fun in Monterey. Its a nice spot to eat at if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists traps on Cannery Row. Luckily,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by here the other day after the aquarium for dinner. Went with all the suggestions from yelpers and decided that this would be an authentic place to stop by and dine.We first had the BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their fresh catch doesn't get any better! Be sure to buy early and take it home. Heck, you can even buy extra and keep it in your freezer. I promise it will still be good! My favorite is their salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Salmon was amazing and the oysters were perfectly salty. Fried clam dish fell a little short, but otherwise our take out meal for the hotel was great....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
okay, so we decided to go here after driving by the place in carmel...it looked a lil scary on the outside, decor wise, but we parked and went inside. Perhaps becuase it was lunch? but all I saw on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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At the Fish Market in Monterey they have a great shrimp and crab combination salad Louie. It's a small cafe type fish cafe, but the food is fresh and the service is pleasant.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for a snack after visting the aquarium. Perfect!Fish and chips were great - light and fluffy, not overly breaded, very tasty. Fries were really good, too - nicely seasoned.Cole slaw was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 4 starsService: 4 starsAfter wandering through downtown Cannery Row and not feeling the flashy tourist spots on Fisherman's Wharf, my group happened across this small fish market on one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place by accident as we happened to park right next to it. It has that this-place-is-authentic-'cause-we-sell-fresh-seafood-here appeal to it. So we tried it!They also sell wine there that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice, both times for lunch, and I had a different dish each time. The first time, the tuna was a little overcooked and dry. The vegetables and cole slaw, however, tasted great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drove down to Monterey to enjoy a weekday off in celebration of my B-Day with my gf and ended up here for lunch. You definitely don't come here for the decor, you come here for the food. So ignore the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good fries, fresh fish, tasty scallops, cole slaw that even non slaw lovers like and a casual eating environment.You can choose from a large selection of fish and they'll grill them right there and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes quality sandwiches and fish and chips.. The malt vinegar is amazing with the fish and chips. I went several years ago and loved it, and went again this past summer, and although it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place, but I love these chords.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place rocks. i used to live up the street and frequented it all the time...espeically for the salmon jerky. SOOOOO tasty and semi sweet. the tuna jerky is to die for too. when i say jerky, i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothin' but love for this super divey restaurant.Bread and Clam Chowder1/2 LB. Peel and Eat Jumbo Shrimp.1/2 Dozen Garlic/Parsley Butter BBQ OystersFish N' ChipsGrilled Tilapia with Sun-Dried Tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner here was great. Nothing like the touristy restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf or Cannery Row. Seemed like the patrons were mostly locals. The dining area is right inside the fish market, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like any place in this area, but I love this market/restaurant. Fish is so fresh, always well cooked, tasty, and just delicious. I love the variety of sauces and fish. The rice and vegetables...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, casual atmosphere, good service, reasonable prices. In short, a great alternative to pricey tourist restaurants around Cannery Row. The California Halibut tasted fresh and was grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a handful of time for a late lunch or early dinner and never have been dissapointed. Pretty casual and tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went their after the trip down from SF. Both my wife and I had the Pacific Snapper. Excellent! Kids had a half fish and chips each.....what was impressive is that they split the meal into two for us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got the grilled halibut and my friend got the grilled swordfish. Excellently executed, with a great bowl of clam chowder. Decently priced, attentive service, and fresh fish.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was not as impressed with this place as I wanted to be. I've heard about this place a lot and so I had to go here on my solo vacation to Monterey/ Carmel. I got the mixed seafood and chips. I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed lunch here. It's a fish market, as well, so it has an air of freshness and casual dining. And they have plastic checkered table cloths with Crabs and Lobsters. We had the seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic lunch with some flavorful entrees. The meal didn't start well. My date and I were treated to cold bread with colder butter. From then on it was all positive. The clam chowder can only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am almost tempted to give this restaurant 5 stars because of its clam chowder, which was perfectly creamy with just enough clammy taste, but in all honesty, it really only deserves 4 stars. For...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This run of the mill restaurant has a helpful enough staff. The louie salad that I had here was subpar, however. The shrimp were miniscule for a seafood shop that prides itself on having the catch of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I went to Monterey to check out the aquarium, and we happened upon this little spot to cure our famished bellies (neither one of us had eaten breakfast; note to self, orange juice is not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for food quality, but reasonable prices, especially on the fresh seafood (to take home) push it into 4 star territory. Clam chowder was admittedly excellent, but nothing else we ordered blew...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a restaurant and active fish market, so don't expect anything fancy here. What you can expect is good, fresh fish and some of the best chowder in Monterey. It's just a block or two off Cannery...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't order just one thing from the menu. I wanted to eat everything but I settled on a caesar w/crab and good ole fish and chips. Hubby and his Mom had the tuna w/rice/fries and salad/chowder...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a spoilt seafood eater, having grown up at some of the best seasides in the world. So of course when I visited the famous Monterey, I did go looking for fish dinners etcSea Harvest is good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food was very fresh, had the fish and chips, coup of clam chowder, and ahi tuna. The only part I didn't like was the way the ahi tuna was cooked, fried with too much oil. Ahi tuna needs to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of three Sea Harvests in the area (one in Carmel and Moss Landing), they also sell fresh seafood. The food here is fresh and tasty, most meals come w/ salad or chowder, it's some pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, always fresh. Friendly people. Very clean. Always make sure we eat there at least once every trip. Chowder is the best.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earlier we had looked up reviews for nearby restaurants and found one called The Sea Harvest which is one block outside of Cannery Row. I didn't want to eat at Bubba Dumps or any major chain/tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweetness. My daughter rating just got bumped up a few notches in my mom's standards. I just cajoled a "best salmon I've ever had" out of her. Boo-yah. My time spent trawling Yelp paid off. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple, casual and cozy feel to this place that serves fantabulous fish and chips and a DARN GOOD bowl of clam chowder. A family friend who lives in Monterey had previously taken us to a local eatery...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HAPPY! We met a fellow yelper couple down here to kayak and after 3 hours on the water were more than ready to eat a hearty meal. Thankfully that couple was ultra-prepared with some yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bubba Gump's? You gotta be kidding me. Get yourself off the Cannery tourist drag and head up to Sea Harvest for fresh food at decent prices. It's not fancy-schmancy-- it IS a seafood market afterall--...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
incredible house made clam chowder. very savory and creamy with a briny clam flavor. fresh oysters on a half shell or bbq oysters with garlic and parsley. which one to order? why not both! very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously fresh and delicious seafood for a reasonable price. No tacky tourist trap feel. What more could one ask for??? :)
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here w/ some old school chums. It's good fresh reasonably priced seafood in a clean homey setting. They'll make whatever they have whatever way you want it. Tried the grilled scallops, oysters,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a seriously good restaurant/fish market, which far exceeded our expectations. We decided we were NOT going to eat a tourist trap like Bubba Gump's or whatever, so we decided to go here, since...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic... if you know the in's and out's. They have fish'n'chips, etc. but I find that it's a bit on the heavy side especially when you consider that they will allow you to pick...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice restaurant a little away from the bustle of Cannery Row. I went here after a nice long visit at the aquarium and a long time staring at the tuna tank thinking "Mmmm, fat delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maiko H. said it all so well, it's hard to top it. But this place is one of the best and last reasons to even visit Monterey anymore (save, of course the obvious raw beauty of the coastline and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years, the deus ex machina of commerce has changed Monterey from a rugged (and romantic) working class town of fishermen and cannery workers into a small tourist trap. When a eatery inspired...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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