Menu for Phil's Fish Market & Eatery in Castroville, CA

Lengthy lines that move relatively fast. We got 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 easily be able to find a place to sit and wait for the food to arrive. Wetried the lobster roll (which was only sold as a double portion but served in 2 individual plates?), Halibut fish and chips(deliciousss) and the cioppino. All were good and definitely fresh, but not memorable enough to make this a must-stop. I mayvisit again but won't go out of my way to eat here. Read more

Really tasty ????! It?s hard to parking after 5pm, no reservations, but just line up for ordering either dining in or taking... out. The kid?s meal is less salty than the adult?s which is great for parents. Strongly recommend this restaurant! Read more

Best to come before 12pm. Line goes out the door and winds around the parking lot at lunchtime. I wouldn't wait in a line this... long for any food. Our party of 4 arrived at 11:30. This was my first time here. First thing to do is pick up a menu to decidewhat you want to order. Next, walk up to the cashier to order, pay, and get a number. Seat yourself and wait. Food arrivedquickly, but we did have to wait 5 minutes for condiments, like ketchup for the fries. The shrimp salad was okay, notremarkable. I asked for their oil and vinegar dressing and it was white. Milk? Mayo? Husband and friend shared the lobstersandwich for two. Looked good and they liked it. Other friend ordered fish and chips and that looked the best. Added clamchowder and an artichoke appetizer. They were good as well. They have an amazing assortment of cheesecakes, but we were toofull to try any. Also noticed a table with donuts. Loved that you can walk out to the beach from the restaurant. Very calmingand beautiful. Would I come back? Yes, but not after 12. Very casual place. Read more

Wow Wow Wow! " Best meal I ever had!" Said my son who is an eating machine with an incredible palate. The Cioppino is an... experience not to be missed. Easily enough for 3-4 people. Pro-tip, buy a loaf of their chewy sourdough French bread up front tosop up every last drop of the sauce/soup/stew. The fried smelt was also great but someone cut off all their heads? Lookingaround at other people's orders I don't think you could make a bad choice here. Everything looks incredible. We came at opening,10am. The workers were eating before the rush, always a good sign. You can also buy fresh seafood to cook at home, smoked fishand they had incredible looking deserts but for my money it's all about that Cioppino. Multiple seating options, if it's windyor cool you can sit inside but if it's nice you can eat practically right on the beach. Can't wait to come back. Read more

Yes, it can get busy. Yes, the seating is patio covered and then picnic tables with heaters but they've done a great job to... shield the wind. Why 5stars? Best seafood in the Santa Cruz area, on the beach, great staff and bar. Yes, it's Moss Landing andyes the Pacific ocean is unpredictable. I love this place and people who aren't happy about the wait, that's because lots ofpeople do too. Read more