Phil's Fish Market Eatery - CASTROVILLE

Longer lines that move relatively quickly. We have there ~2pm on a Sunday and had to wait 20 minutes to get to the front of the line to order food. Once you order food, you should be able to sit a place and wait until the food arrives. We tried the lobster roll (which was sold only as a double part, but was served in 2 single plates? , Halibut fish and chips (Deliciousss and the Cioppino. All were good and definitely fresh, but not unforgettable enough to make this a must-stop. I can visit again, but I won't get out of my way to eat here.

First, you choose what you want from the menu. Then, head over to the cashier to place your order, pay, and receive a number. After that, you find a seat and wait. The food came out quickly, but we had to wait an additional five minutes for condiments like ketchup for the fries. The shrimp salad was decent, but nothing special. I ordered the oil and vinegar dressing, and it was surprisingly white—was it milk? Mayo? My husband and friend shared a lobster sandwich designed for two, which looked delicious and received their approval. Another friend ordered fish and chips, which looked the most appetizing of all. We also added clam chowder and an artichoke appetizer, both of which were quite good. The selection of cheesecakes is impressive, although we were too busy trying other dishes to sample them. I did notice a table with donuts, which looked delightful. It's nice that you can transition from the restaurant to the beach—so peaceful and beautiful. Would I return? Definitely, but not after noon! The atmosphere is very casual.

We visited during the opening at 10:00 AM, and seeing the staff having their meals before the rush is always a good sign. They also offer fresh seafood for sale, along with smoked fish, and the desserts looked amazing too, but for me, it's all about that Cioppino. There are several seating options, so if it gets windy or chilly, you can sit indoors, but if the weather is nice, dining right by the beach is perfect. I can’t wait to come back!

The cioppino is delicious and the size is worth of the price, good for 2. They are very generous with the seafood in it. The crab legs are meaty and fresh. The soft shell crab sandwich is amazing too. The deep fried whole crab is well seasoned. Luckily there was no line for weekday afternoon, service was quick, however bare in mind sitting outdoor could be very chilly, and windy, there are not so many indoor seating available.

Came here during a chilly January sunset and sat out on the sand to watch the sun go down. It was cold, but they did have heaters. The food was a bit pricy, but good. The Salmon Marsala was delish but the Halibut was a bit dry and lacked flavor. The oysters are always amazing. Be prepared, there is not a lot of parking and you will likely have to wait in line to get seated. We were hoping to take some fish home with us but their selection didn?t look much better than the supermarket. Fun experience, but a bit pricey for what we got.