Fathom Bistro

Got bait and rented pole to fish off the pier. I did not order food but patron there appeared to be enjoying the fare. We had a good time.

Tiniest beer Bar in the county. Excellent selection.and a drinking experience like no other. Great option to drop your bags at the airport 3hrs before your flight, then grab a few farewell pints.

On a small pier on San Diego Bay. Popular fishing spot. Great views. Great craft beer taps including Pliny the Elder. Good burgers & sausage. Extremely casual.

Excellent customer service. The Chicken Lumpia is delicious; I've never tried it before. For my taste, the burgers need more flavor, but everything else is excellent. ( Many great beer options).

Chill little spot on a small pier, swell place to enjoy a sausage (tip: the hotdogs are much smaller) and a beer. Nice staff who lets you sample the beers if you're undecided! Can get very windy though.

Amazing selection of beer, fantastic location, great food and spectacular service-what else can I say? A truly awesome place to just hang-out and chill.

+1

Tiny overwater taproom on the shelter island pier. Awesome beer selection in a unique location. Highly recommend!

It is a great place to dock and dine with a small boat. Across the street from Kona Kai on Shelter Island. This place has a really good craft beer selection. Sunday brunch!!

Do yourself a favor and come to this place. Small location with predominantly outdoor seating specializing in sausages and beers. Amazing view of the pier and for people watching.

Amazing find! Awesome dive bar on the pier with wonderful views & excellent beers on tap.

Great place to hang out and enjoy good beer and food. Pet friendly place the people that work there are always friendly the one guy who sits outside is really nice and he gives our dogs a treats each time we visit. The views are great make sure you wear some sunscreen if you burn easily seating in the shade is limited. It’s really cool to see the military planes and helicopters flying around just on the other side of the bay.

Great fresh made sausages, dogs, and craft beers!!! Go for the nut brown ale. The Baja is delish AND you get served by the coolest pirate. DOG FRIENDLY!!! Not a ton of seating right on the pier but plenty of beautiful spots to chill and eat a dog all around.

Small beer and brat joint on a fishing pier. Mostly outdoor seating. Outstanding beer selection. Constantly updated with local breweries. They also have wine. The brats and sausages are what they are famous for, and rightly so. Perfect location for people watching in the sun. The kids have the run of the pier to keep them occupied.

They say "location. location. location" and there is a good reason. The location is the second best thing about Fathom, the atmosphere is the best thing. Food comes in a distant third. I love kitschy places and although Fathom is small, it is mighty on atmosphere. The decore captures the essence of Hollywood water fairing nostalgia and it's a lot of fun even if you aren't familiar with the 1950's and '60's movies. Even if you aren't into the vintage movies, you will love the location along the water and public park and water view.

I went with a friend who was in town from the Midwest who wanted to hang out near the water. We enjoyed the view of the bay and the well curated beer list. A very boisterous group arrived shortly after my friend and I moved inside. I think they were from an organized pub crawl/beer tour that we later saw the vehicle of in the parking lot. We had no trouble finding close parking. I didn't rate the food as we only had drinks. The atmosphere was unpretentious. There was a whole host of folks on the dock fishing and we sat outside at first adjacent to a family with well behaved kids.

Really great hot dogs. Went with a friend and we both are of the opinion that the greek dog may be the best hog dog we’ve eaten in our lives. With that said, you can’t go wrong with any of them.

Absolutely fantastic. Was recommended to us by someone on the pier and it was worth it for sure. We were staying on Shelter Island and this place was perfect for when we had some downtime and were just walking around Shelter Island. Hot dogs and beers were the best.

This is our go place for a walk with our dog, then stop for edamames and craft beers. This place does get busy on the weekends. So visit during the week if you can.

Always have to come here whenever I'm in the area... such a unique and fun experience. The food is always great and coupled with a huge choice of good, craft beer and a spectacular location right on the water can't be beat. The view of San Diego across the bay at dusk... wow!

Glorious dive bar $ sausage hut on a pier jutting into the bay with sweeping views of the skyline and coast

Been wanting to try this place. It was great. I didn't love the gravy on the chicken pot pie sausage but the sausage itself was great. I would like to try the other ones they offer! Hubs got a burger and we tried the lumpia. They serve just craft beers but have a good variety.

We were on Shelter Island for my daughter's wedding. My dad had mentioned what he called a hot dog place, but we had been unable to make it there all week. Our last night there we decided we'd check out Fathom. It was right across the road and it was a lovely evening. It's right on the pier and there is dedicated seating available. I don't remember what everyone had but we all enjoyed it very much. I had the Greek burger and it was so amazing, I didn't even stop eating to take a photo. I also don't remember which drink I had but it also really hit the spot and I loved the glass. We had a lot of really great food during our time in San Diego and on Shelter Island, but this one ranks right up there. Definitely give it a try for a laid-back yet delicious meal. Or even just a couple drinks some afternoon. You will not regret it.

Great view, amazing dogs! The beers and pretzels are pretty good too. Social distancing is far beyond the recommended 6 feet which is great. The staff are very helpful and friendly.

Great beer selection and lots of unique and tasty food options. The tables fill up, but if you can snag one it's a great vibe to just relax and watch the boats. Also thanks to Migs, who was great when we went for dinner!

Had a Pliny the Elder on draft...do I need to say more? 😋 Will try the food next time!~ Great Dive Bar!!! Update: 8/11/2024: Another Pliny day!!! Looks like the Loco Moco is the award winning meal. Will try next time!!! 😎

If you doing know about this place you beef to go. They have a craft brewery list that changes constantly, but with a few strongholds. Their food is delicious and prefect for a bar/pier. The view is awesome and there's a constant amount of people always fishing, which gives you a source of entertainment. Check it out!

Really good sausages (hot dogs?) that are made by Fathom Bistro. Slide it onto a bread that is amazingly perfect (apparently the bread is flown in from Philly - think cheese steak sandwiches - to get that perfect chew/texture). Great quality eating experience. Lots of beer selections. Lumpia was one of the better I’ve ever eaten in California. This is a hidden gem with great views!

Paul "P Man" Howland

I went with a friend who was in town from the Midwest who wanted to hang out near the water. We enjoyed the view of the bay and the well curated beer list. A very boisterous group arrived shortly after my friend and I moved inside. I think they were from an organized pub crawl/beer tour that we later saw the vehicle of in the parking lot. We had no trouble finding close parking. I didn't rate the food as we only had drinks. The atmosphere was unpretentious. There was a whole host of folks on the dock fishing and we sat outside at first adjacent to a family with well behaved kids.

des4dslam

Really great hot dogs. Went with a friend and we both are of the opinion that the greek dog may be the best hog dog we’ve eaten in our lives. With that said, you can’t go wrong with any of them.

Bill Hoy

This is our go place for a walk with our dog, then stop for edamames and craft beers. This place does get busy on the weekends. So visit during the week if you can.

Mike Bilden

Absolutely fantastic. Was recommended to us by someone on the pier and it was worth it for sure. We were staying on Shelter Island and this place was perfect for when we had some downtime and were just walking around Shelter Island. Hot dogs and beers were the best.

Josiah Roe

Glorious dive bar $ sausage hut on a pier jutting into the bay with sweeping views of the skyline and coast

Marek Minecki

Always have to come here whenever I'm in the area... such a unique and fun experience. The food is always great and coupled with a huge choice of good, craft beer and a spectacular location right on the water can't be beat. The view of San Diego across the bay at dusk... wow!

Amanda Larson

Been wanting to try this place. It was great. I didn't love the gravy on the chicken pot pie sausage but the sausage itself was great. I would like to try the other ones they offer! Hubs got a burger and we tried the lumpia. They serve just craft beers but have a good variety.

Jamie LeBourveau

We were on Shelter Island for my daughter's wedding. My dad had mentioned what he called a hot dog place, but we had been unable to make it there all week. Our last night there we decided we'd check out Fathom. It was right across the road and it was a lovely evening. It's right on the pier and there is dedicated seating available. I don't remember what everyone had but we all enjoyed it very much. I had the Greek burger and it was so amazing, I didn't even stop eating to take a photo. I also don't remember which drink I had but it also really hit the spot and I loved the glass. We had a lot of really great food during our time in San Diego and on Shelter Island, but this one ranks right up there. Definitely give it a try for a laid-back yet delicious meal. Or even just a couple drinks some afternoon. You will not regret it.

Daniel Betancourt

Great view, amazing dogs! The beers and pretzels are pretty good too. Social distancing is far beyond the recommended 6 feet which is great. The staff are very helpful and friendly.

Ashley LeBourveau-Truong

Great beer selection and lots of unique and tasty food options. The tables fill up, but if you can snag one it's a great vibe to just relax and watch the boats. Also thanks to Migs, who was great when we went for dinner!

Ritchie Taylor

Had a Pliny the Elder on draft...do I need to say more? 😋 Will try the food next time!~ Great Dive Bar!!! Update: 8/11/2024: Another Pliny day!!! Looks like the Loco Moco is the award winning meal. Will try next time!!! 😎

Michelle Packer

If you doing know about this place you beef to go. They have a craft brewery list that changes constantly, but with a few strongholds. Their food is delicious and prefect for a bar/pier. The view is awesome and there's a constant amount of people always fishing, which gives you a source of entertainment. Check it out!

David Fleck

Really good sausages (hot dogs?) that are made by Fathom Bistro. Slide it onto a bread that is amazingly perfect (apparently the bread is flown in from Philly - think cheese steak sandwiches - to get that perfect chew/texture). Great quality eating experience. Lots of beer selections. Lumpia was one of the better I’ve ever eaten in California. This is a hidden gem with great views!

Hey Tony

Excellent customer service. The Chicken Lumpia is delicious; I've never tried it before. For my taste, the burgers need more flavor, but everything else is excellent. ( Many great beer options).

Gregory Jenson

On a small pier on San Diego Bay. Popular fishing spot. Great views. Great craft beer taps including Pliny the Elder. Good burgers & sausage. Extremely casual.

Another beautiful fun filled day, spending the later part of the afternoon on a pier over the San Diego Bay waters while enjoying a fresh, cold pint at Fathom, way, way awesome indeed!

+3

Nice place on water. Unfortunately my burger wasn't that good nor the little hotdog. Maybe next time will try something else. But the service was very good.

+2

Their burgers were delicious, but they're a little pricey considering all you get is a burger. No fries, no side, no drink.

The place has a good vibe. It is in a good location. Food is good.

Great location on the pier. While we were there we witnessed a boy catch his first ever fish and a lady catch a ray. Lots of folks there catching their dinner. And after a morning of fishing step over to Fathom. There were a dozen craft beers on tap. They make their own sausages and we had delicious bierwurst and spicy Italian versions. The Buddhist came with a stewed red cabbage with clove accents and the Italian had a thick homemade marinara. We also had a bacon wrapped Baja Dog with a jalapeno Pico De Gallo. The owner and staff were very open and friendly. The view and the food were well worth the drive.

Very friendly staff, very exclusive location with exclusive menu. Nice hardcore view, great place to visit in the afternoon. Tiny table area but full of Maritime decor, again, very exclusive. Outdoor seating is fun, get to see people walk by, lot people with fishing pole, hey to join their happiness when fish is caught. You won't feel this excitement really anywhere else. Need to deal with bees though, they wants to be part of the fun!

Not too bad. Brat was dry and the wait was very long. The one pictured is $15 and came with a skimpy amount of onions. The hot dogs are good though.

Ej Castro

The place has a good vibe. It is in a good location. Food is good.

Chris Hinshaw

Great location on the pier. While we were there we witnessed a boy catch his first ever fish and a lady catch a ray. Lots of folks there catching their dinner. And after a morning of fishing step over to Fathom. There were a dozen craft beers on tap. They make their own sausages and we had delicious bierwurst and spicy Italian versions. The Buddhist came with a stewed red cabbage with clove accents and the Italian had a thick homemade marinara. We also had a bacon wrapped Baja Dog with a jalapeno Pico De Gallo. The owner and staff were very open and friendly. The view and the food were well worth the drive.

YSD SD

Very friendly staff, very exclusive location with exclusive menu. Nice hardcore view, great place to visit in the afternoon. Tiny table area but full of Maritime decor, again, very exclusive. Outdoor seating is fun, get to see people walk by, lot people with fishing pole, hey to join their happiness when fish is caught. You won't feel this excitement really anywhere else. Need to deal with bees though, they wants to be part of the fun!

Wanted to try this place for a while. Very cool interior and location. However, the food was not good. We had a hamburger, which was a ball of overcooked ground beef on a hot dog bun. It was strange, came with no sides, and cost over $15. We also had the gyro hot dog. Also underwhelming, with a single strip of gyro meat on a tiny hot dog. I was disappointed, especially because this place has a super cool vibe and so much potential. Great beer list, decor and location. But the food offerings were a real downer.

Awesome place to relax and have a fishing day with your family or pets. Fathom Bistro is perfect if you wanna get a quick bite to eat while waiting patiently for a fish to bite your line. You can get good eats and some brewsky if you choose...it's all good...bring a light jacket in case you get some cool breezes from the ocean.

I Actually Came Here To See If This Place Was Any Good. I Tried The Chicken Lumpias And They Were Better Than They Looked. I Definitely Haven't Tried The Adult Beverages Here Yet. Oh Yeah Not To Many Choices Of Soda's Here. I Did Try To Get The Bageits. Oh Yeah Dude Said. We Only Make Those In The Morning! Yup Definitely Didn't Like The Poor Service. I'm Actually Not Sure About Coming Back .

Not bad had the kimchi burger not as good as I remember it. It was difficult to eat on Italian bread, just disorganized and the Kimchi had no taste. For the price they need to try harder, put some effort into it.

Morripa

Not bad had the kimchi burger not as good as I remember it. It was difficult to eat on Italian bread, just disorganized and the Kimchi had no taste. For the price they need to try harder, put some effort into it.

Signature burger was just ok. Top bun fell apart and meat was under cooked. Condiments came in packets. Burger was smallish and nothing special. They also serve no sides or fries. Burger and a coke was 20.00.

Jesse Herring

Signature burger was just ok. Top bun fell apart and meat was under cooked. Condiments came in packets. Burger was smallish and nothing special. They also serve no sides or fries. Burger and a coke was 20.00.

Thanks for nothing. Waiting in que for 25 min(and thinking hell, it must be great) waiting for my food other 10 min. All okay - for good food. But what I received was a one-side burned and other-side cold small "thing" for 10 dollars. (Picture) This was the worst food I had in the USA so far.