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The Fish Market

1855 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94306
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Ranked #12 of 202 restaurants in San Mateo
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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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
5 helpful votes 5 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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18 reviews 18 reviews
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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39 reviews 39 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
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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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 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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178 reviews 178 reviews
90 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
85 helpful votes 85 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
64 reviews 64 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
29 helpful votes 29 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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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013 via mobile

I took my husband to eat downstairs in the Fish Market knowing he appreciates the casual atmosphere better there than the fancy setting upstairs. We both ended up ordering the shrimp skewers wrapped in bacon but were disappointed. It's a bunch of tiny shrimp on a skewer with no flavor until you suddenly hit a piece of bacon they added... More

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San Francisco Bay Area
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96 reviews 96 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012 via mobile

This chain does a great job for high quality seafood meals. Their chowders are superb. I also always review what steers they have on hand. Always fresh! They have Alice patio on the nearby waterway for warmer days. I'm anhugenfan of their sack lunch for a very nice "to go" meal.

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San Mateo, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

The menu changes daily depending on what fish they can obtain fresh. Everything I've ever ordered here was excellent. It can get really noisy if busy, but fun casual atmosphere. Lovely to sit out on the porch in warm weather.

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Modesto
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39 reviews 39 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Excellent food and great atmosphere. Try the outside tables :) FRESH SEAFOOD and fun place It is close to Hwy 92 & Hwy 101 also.

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