Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)

154 E 17th St, Costa Mesa
(949) 574-0274

Recent Reviews

Beaststang Bongos (Budaa)

Fast and friendly, ya can’t beat that. Oh yes the fish was fresh and delicious when I cooked it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gianni Pedrizzetti

I've not eaten in place. I've bought fish for home. No doubt, the best fish available in a wide radius (50+ miles?). And guys kind and open to suggest (barramundi, for example).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MH Morowati

I got some Icelandic Salmon and Sashimi grade Ahi Tuna ..both absolutely delicious! I also got Clam chowder and was disappointed as it was really thick and sooo salty...

Food: 4

M POOL

The food was delicious. We were able to bring our pup for outside area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna Sandwich, Lobster Roll

odell moore

If you looking for adequate portions your not going to find it here.. for 39.00 3 peace's of Scallops unheard of … fish and chips looks like the size of frozen fish sticks and there side Caesar salad looks like a kids meal I will never go to this place again!! Even though the person that took my order was pretty nice, but the cook that came out to look at me like he was racist left for bad taste in my mouth kept eyeballing me the whole time I was there felt very uncomfortable ifIt Wasn’t for the fact that I paid for this high price stuff I would have walked out …

Katie Dixon

Stopped in for a quick family lunch. It was happy hour and we ordered the calamari along with cups of clam chowder. All delicious and flavorful. The chowder was very thick compared to most but we all enjoyed it. They offer a children’s menu in addition to the fresh seafood. I enjoyed the fresh seafood market along with our meal. I would highly recommend stopping by!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Hill

The food here is great, but has become a little too pricey. Yesterday we had 2 entrees and 2 glasses of wine, and the total was $120. The wine was $20/glass, and the entrees about $35 each.Parking: Parking is plentiful.Wheelchair accessibility: Am not in a chair, but I don't think there are any steps to this ground floor restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Tuna Sandwich, Wild Fish Tacos, Fish Selection

Valorie Buxton

This is not the place it used to be. After 30 years of good food and reasonable prices, the fish and chips are now soggy, the batter is tasteless and the portions have shrunk. The fish chowder is nothing more than vegetable soup with a few pieces of fish floating in it...no seafood taste. Prices for everything are much too high...you can buy the same SMSF procured fish at Pavilion's Market for about half the price. I won't recommend SMSF to anyone any more. I hate to divorce them, but I must.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

JOHN OHARA

SMS is the best seafood market ever and I've seen many around the world tip when a seafood market smells like strong seafood probably not good this place is clean and well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Littleneck Clams with White Wine Tomatoes Garlic and Grilled Ciabatta, Calamari Fritti, Line Caught Wild Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips, Wide Assortment of Fish, Cioppino, Seared Sea Scallops, Chowder, Salad, Side Caesar Salad, Fresh Oysters, Wild Fish Tacos, Fish Tacos

stephanie fehlen

Santa Monica Seafood is a gem. The staff in their market, to-go counter, and cafe staff are truly focused on their customers. After meeting the manager I can see why……Renny sets the bar high. Renny and his staff welcome guests with a smile as soon as you walk in and ensures all of the customers are taken care of and have a great dining experience. If you are looking for fresh great tasting seafood Santa Monica Seafood is your place, they offer a great selection of soup, salads, seafood entrees, sandwiches, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Seared Sea Scallops, Chowder, Crab Louie Salad, Wild Fish Tacos, New England Clam Chowder

william fitzpatrick

Always fresh and expertly prepared. Such a pleasure to get to dine hereThank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti, Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips, Shrimp Cocktail, Fries, Chips

Ryan Dressen

Amazing service and the food was fresh and perfectly cooked. Absolutely will be coming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos

gisele schoene

Great variety of fish and sea food. I had the Cajun shrimp roll with mango on a spinach tortilla. Pricey but absolutely delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pond Dude Samayoa

Deliciously delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Chowder

Charles Chacon

Amazing selection of fresh seafood, salads, wines, cheeses, and condiments. I bought some salmon and some plump jumbo shrimp ? ?. Top quality stuff!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)

154 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-0274