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.

Really delicious?! It is difficult to park after 5 o'clock, no reservations, but only for order either eat or take. The meal of the child is less salty than the adults who are great for parents. Recommend this restaurant!

Best before 12 o'clock. The line goes out of the door and winds around the parking lot at noon. I wouldn't wait so long for food. Our party of 4 came at 11:30. That was my first time here. The first thing to do is choose a menu to decide what you want to order. Next, go to the cashier to order, pay and get a number. Sit and wait. Food came fast, but we had to wait 5 minutes for spices, like ketchup for the pommes. The shrimp salad was ok, not remarkable. I asked for her oil and vinegar dressing and it was white. Milk? Mayo? Husband and friend shared the lobster sandwich for two. Looks good and they liked it. Other friend ordered fish and chips and that looked the best. Adding Clam Chowder and an artichoke appetizer. You were good too. You have an amazing selection of cheesecakes, but we were too busy trying. Also a table with donuts noticed. Nice that you can go from the restaurant to the beach. Very quiet and beautiful. Would I come back? Yeah, but not after 12. Very casual.

Wow! Best meal I ever had! Said my son, who is a dining machine with an incredible palate. The Cioppino is an experience you should not miss. Easy enough for 3-4 people. Pro-Tip, buy a foliage of her chewing sourdough sourdough French bread to suck every last drop of sauce / soup / straw. The fried melt was also great, but someone cut off all the heads? I think you can't make a bad choice here. Everything looks amazing. We came to the opening, 10:00. The workers eat before the rush, always a good sign. You can also buy fresh seafood at home, smoked fish and they had incredible looking deserts, but for my money it is all about this Cioppino. Several seating when it is windy or cool, you can sit inside, but if it is nice, you can eat practically directly on the beach. Can't wait to come back.

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 and yes the Pacific ocean is unpredictable. I love this place and people who aren't happy about the wait, that's because lots of people do too.