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The Fish Market

1855 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94306
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Ranked #9 of 210 restaurants in San Mateo
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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Pacifica, California, United States
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55 reviews 55 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

Revisited this restaurant after many years. Forgot how good it was. Extensive fresh fish menu and knowledgable servers. I ordered a smoked fish appetizer and a fish stew over pasta. Could hardly finish. Both tasted scrumptious and my other lunch partners also raved about their dishes. On a nice day, one can sit outside by the water. We all lingered... More

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Montreal, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Had one of the best seafood meals at The Fishmarket in San Mateo. The restaurant was easy to find just off the 101. I had one of the best halibut meals I have ever had. We were a group of 7 and every detail was tended to by the excellent staff. Recommend this one if you are in the area.

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Greenwood, Indiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The meal was well-prepared, fresh and delicious. The wait staff was very personable and helpful. The restaurant is well set up with a nice variety of seating options. The menu offers a great array of seafood options.

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San Francisco, California
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95 reviews 95 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

I've been to several Fish Markets around the Bay Area but this is the first time at this location. As others have said, you get a great view of the water. The menu has a vast selection of fresh seafood to choose from and I love it where you can actually purchase fish at the front counter as well. Each... More

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Belgium, Europe
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33 reviews 33 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We ate here on a Friday night. It was busy, but not yet crowded. Very friendly waiters. Lots of things on the menu; it's very hard to make choices, as everything sounds so delicious. We all ordered different dishes. The clam chowder was excellent. The fish was fresh and very tasty. One of us had cioppino. The flavour was good... More

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Platteville, Colorado
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The absolute freshest fish and seafood in the Bay area.and at a very affortable price.my family has been eating here for over 20 yrs.a must visit every time we are here.

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Balboa Island, California
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

The oysters rockefeller were delicious. Great cheesebread. Large sandwiches that were very tasty too. Pleasant decor and water view.

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Mountain View, Arkansas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Found this restaurant as a spot between work and the hotel (working in Redwood City). Had the oysters combination, sweet and fresh just what you would like. I also had a small prawn cocktail that was succulent and nice. For dinner I had a yellow tail seared, it was good not the best I have ever had but still good.... More

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Salem, Oregon
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183 reviews 183 reviews
93 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

I erred on the side of very good because I thought the value outweighed the mixed reviews on the food by those in my party. Here on business with 4 total in our party. I had the small cioppino The waitress said it would not leave me hungry and she was right. I was the last one finished. Of course,... More

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Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013 via mobile

I know have been to this place twice and neither times did I like it. It was work so we went there . Way way over priced , the fish was not good . I sent back two plates and ended up eating salad and bread . The service was poor . The server looked at me like he had... More

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