liyan

The Dead Fish delivers an exceptional dining experience. Their crab is outstanding — fresh, perfectly seasoned, and truly memorable. The steak was equally impressive, cooked to perfection and full of flavor. While prices are on the higher side, the generous portions, attentive service, and overall quality make it a worthwhile indulgence. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great seafood and steak.

+3

Jason Andreine

We were told about The Dead Fish by someone at another restaurant and decided to make the 18 mile drive from Walnut Creek on a work trip and we were all very happy with the decision! The atmosphere, the view, the service, and the food were all amazing! The price may initially give you a shock but the amount and quality of food you receive is definitely worth it!

Kat Kingsley

Great seating at any corner of the place, but we especially love the patio. Our server was really cool, everyone was friendly. Definitely a wonderful place to dine for special occasions.

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Lino M. Amaral

This is one of our go to places that is near to my parents in Rodeo. A staple in contra costa county that has been providing fresh seafood and wonderful meals for decades. I recently took my parents here for their 60th wedding anniversary. Our meals were wonderful. The service was exceptional. And drinks were delicious! Highly recommend!

+3

P

We were 6 people in total. Got sat down towards the gorgeous view of the bridge. The food portion was good. Our server was very attentive with a great sense of humor. I loved the interior decorations inside the restaurant. Its a great place to dine in! I would definitely visit again! Would be great place to take your family or friends and even a date. P.S Make a reservation ahead of time will suggest evening!

+4

best seafood restaurant ever! Price is very reasonable and portion is more than enough than you ever wanted.

Best seafood restaurant ever! price is very reasonable and portion is more than enough than you ever wanted.

The food is excellent and the atmosphere is delightful Great service On the pricier side but worth it

The food is excellent and the atmosphere is delightful Great service On the pricier side but worth it

The food is excellent and the atmosphere is delightful Great service On the pricier side but worth it

Awesome location with views of the water, bridges, and shore beyond. Great romantic, date night spot, and would also be a great pick for family traditions like holiday dinners. Service was knowledg…

I drove here from Suisun City to surprise my sister and family who were driving back to Sacramento from SF. I recommended they go here for great food, rather than deal with parking and crowds in SF…

First time here and everything was awesome. The drinks, food, staff and views were amazing. Cant wait to come back and try something different off the menu.

Been coming to Dead Fish over 22 years now. This is one of our go-to restaurants. We also frequent the Franciscan, Salito’s and The Caprice. Over the years we’ve seen the staff change, but the ser…

Without question one of our favorite restaurants in Northern California. Our Christmas day lunch special, and we stumbled upon our favorite waitress and also was introduced to their new manager. Exce…

Without question one of our favorite restaurants in Northern California. Our Christmas day lunch special, and we stumbled upon our favorite waitress and also was introduced to their new manager. Ex…

We love this restaurant. The food is always consistently good. The staff is great. We love the view and the prices are good.

We love this restaurant. The food is always consistently good. The staff is great. We love the view and the prices are good.

They have the best crab with their garlic butter and their Bread is the best!!! Plus amazing views and no corkage fees! Always a monthly must

I have eaten at Dead Fish few times. One of my favorite dishes is the Crab Meat Enchiladas, and Butter Garlic Noodles with shrimp & Crab is excellent. They also have an excellent clam chowder, wh…

I have eaten at Dead Fish few times. One of my favorite dishes is the crab meat Enchiladas, and Butter Garlic Noodles with Shrimp & crab is excellent. They also have an excellent clam chowder, …

We went to the dead fish on my birthday which was a Saturday. We did have reservations and was seated immediately. The place was packed packed and busy. It took a minute to get service and she was really nice. However, she passed us several times without asking us how we were doing. The bus boy was more at our table than her. The man who looks like the manager just came by our table and said are you done with this and then took the items and went off without even saying hello. We sat in a small booth in the middle aisle and the guy next to us was saying so many expletives. It was very annoying. The special thing was that we did get a birthday dessert which was delicious! The only other thing that sucked was the parking it was packed so we had to walk down to the corner to the light and park in the parking lot on the opposite side of the restaurant. It was cold but we were prepared for it. Probably won't go back again unless it's a real special occasion. But again, the food was fantastic!

Its good. Nice views of the river and the bridge. Great menu, has a nice helpful staff. Everything is well prepared and hearty.

glenn duncan

Food was not as good. My wife's Crab and Spinach fondue was bad, had to send it back. They did remove the charge but disappointing when we plan a trip here to meet a friend for dinner. I sort of feel they have become complacent to there quality. Will try one more time before we give up. Love the view!!

Sheree Davis

Great restaurant, delicious food, adorablely decorated for the holidays. We had reservations on Christmas Eve for a party of seven but unfortunately the table reserved for us had guests that didn't want to leave. We waited well over an hour to be seated. The employees were very sympathetic however and served us a complementary appetizer.

+4

Liza Vlasenko (LizArt)

Awesome place, food was a little heavy but the appetizer (mussels and shrimp) was amazing, decor is also really cool and unique

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Esmeralda Aguilar-Miranda

Visited The Dead Fish in Crockett with my family — they’re big seafood lovers (unlike me), so this spot was perfect for them! I ordered the garlic noodles with chicken. They were good, but not the best I’ve ever had. That said, their bread and calamari were both absolutely top-notch, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Everyone was super attentive and kind. I don’t eat seafood, so I can’t speak on that side of the menu, but my family loves this place and always looks forward to it. Heads up — it’s definitely on the pricier side. My husband ordered a steak, and it was $50 for just the steak, potatoes, and some spinach. We couldn’t help but compare it to a Brazilian steakhouse where it’s $80 for all-you-can-eat! 😅 Still, the view is beautiful, the ambiance is great for special occasions, and the desserts were delicious. Worth a visit if you’re treating yourself or celebrating with seafood lovers!

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SC

The Dead Fish in Crockett is a great spot for a casual seafood meal with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The interior feels warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing dinner. Awesome views over the Crockett Bridge from the patio. Their seafood selection is impressive, and the Dungeness crab is a standout—perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The service is fun and friendly, adding a personal touch that makes the experience even better. To top it off, the prices for alcohol are outstanding - hard to beat for the quality and variety they offer. Oh, and by the way, there is no corkage fee! While everything was enjoyable, there’s a little room for improvement in some areas, but overall, it’s a fantastic place to visit. I’ll definitely be back!

+3

I came in for lunch for the first time, and aside from some digestive issues (possibly due to the pasta), I enjoyed my experience.\n\nWe sat outside. It was a bit breezy, but they had a cover in fron…

Food has declined. Asked for bread no butter, olive oil or balsamic vinegar. server says its provided upon request. Side dishes included mixed veggies overlooked from sitting on the grill. No one i…

Great food! Great views. We love everything we ordered. Pasta with scallops, calamari, Seabass, and we also mixed it with a steak. Lots of parking. Will come back for sure.

Great food! Great views. We love everything we ordered. Pasta with scallops, calamari, Seabass, and we also mixed it with a steak. Lots of parking. Will come back for sure.

There are so many great seafood items to order but our family's favorite is the crab chowder. The ambiance of the restaurant is great as well.

There are so many great seafood items to order but our family's favorite is the crab chowder. The ambiance of the restaurant is great as well.

Great atmosphere and nice view of a bridge, service was mediocre at best, but the Crab is insanely overpriced. $99 ("Lota Crab") for 1.5 of crab is ridiculous. I would not go back for their crab. T…

I liked the old school ambiance and it has nice views but the food was quite mediocre. I had a sandwich which had hardly and meat on it and my wife had salmon that was mushy. Service was spotty an…

I liked the old school ambiance and it has nice views but the food was quite mediocre. I had a sandwich which had hardly and meat on it and my wife had salmon that was mushy. Service was spotty an…

Fabulous night. The food was delicious. The view is great. If there is anything to complain about it would be that there is a long wait for drinks at the bar.

The place is not clean enough — I would rate cleanliness 3 out of 5. It was very crowded. The food tasted okay, nothing special. Prices are quite high: we paid $220 for three dishes, which does not match the quality.

A Hernandez

We love the dead fish! Food is absolutely amazing from the short rib, filet, crab legs, and more. Overall, a great time with a lovely dining experience. My family and I have been coming for years- this time, I believe they are under new management. A manager made a few comments leaving our table a bit uncomfortable. This ruined the experience which is unfortunate. Usually, a fantastic time. Now, the food was stunning although the comments made by the new manager were unacceptable. I hope we can return to the great atmosphere we are used to!!

Amy Smith

Well shoot, after twelve years some things change for the worse. We revisited for our anniversary dinner 12yrs to the day and the only thing that was the same was the atmosphere. Our waitress was brisk, but the other wait staff were nice. I got the salmon with a lemon caper sauce, vegetables on the side paired with a white wine. My salmon was over cooked, the veggies consisted of potatoes and cauliflower (an odd pairing) the potatoes were so dry and overcooked I left them on the plate, the cauliflower was undercooked so it also got left. The lemon caper sauce you ask? Did it redeem the overcooked salmon? Nope. The only way I knew there was a sauce on the fish was by the three capers that were rolling around on the hot skillet plate my order got served on. Thank goodness for the bread basket or I would have left hungry. Were they busy you ask? Maybe that would excuse the lack of attention to everything? Nope. It was about 6:45pm on a warm Tuesday evening. The waitstaff was attentive where the waitress lacked so at least we had our drinks refreshed even asking if I was cold and would like the heater turned on. It was a balmy 73• and as I am acclimated to the brisk Eurekan coastal temps, it felt like a warm summer evening. We dined (I use that term lightly) on the patio and the view was lovely. All I can say is do better kitchen. A lot of time has passed but with a location like that you should be 5 star dining.

Paul Andre

Clam chowder tasted great however had literally one clam diced up. SMH Prime rib pretty good, cooked to perfection. Sides were average.

Positive:\n1. Romantic location, cozy ambiance\n2. Friendly host and server\n3. I love how they make their menu playful/funny. Can't stop laughing at the "recently demised" which i presume means "fre…

Positive:\n1. romantic location, cozy ambiance\n2. Friendly host and server\n3. I love how they make their menu playful/funny. Can't stop laughing at the "recently demised" which i presume means …

Positive:\n1. Romantic location, cozy ambiance\n2. Friendly host and server\n3. I love how they make their menu playful/funny. Can't stop laughing at the "recently demised" which i presume means "f…

Food was mid. The concept was pretty cool though and drinks were good too. Parking is horrible park across the street.

food was mid. The concept was pretty cool though and drinks were good too. Parking is horrible park across the street.

Food was mid. The concept was pretty cool though and drinks were good too. Parking is horrible park across the street.

Food was mid. The concept was pretty cool though and drinks were good too. parking is horrible park across the street.

They serve fresh sea food. I ordered the Cioppino. It was good but there are others that I tried that tasted better. View of the Carquinez Straight and bridge. It is on the expensive side.

They serve fresh sea food. I ordered the Cioppino. It was good but there are others that I tried that tasted better. View of the Carquinez Straight and bridge. It is on the expensive side.

They serve fresh sea food. I ordered the Cioppino. It was good but there are others that I tried that tasted better. view of the Carquinez Straight and bridge. It is on the expensive side.

They serve fresh sea food. I ordered the Cioppino. It was good but there are others that I tried that tasted better. View of the Carquinez Straight and bridge. It is on the expensive side.

Burned fish and chips. Not beer battered but probably panko crumb coating. French fries were "ordinary " at best. The EPI bread was (as always) delicious. Server was friendly and efficient.

Burned fish and chips. Not beer battered but probably panko crumb coating. French fries were "ordinary " at best. The EPI bread was (as always) delicious. server was friendly and efficient.

Burned fish and chips. Not beer battered but probably panko crumb coating. French fries were "ordinary " at best. The EPI bread was (as always) delicious. Server was friendly and efficient.

You use make excellent cioppino. What happen? No crab claws, just two legs. I noticed the price was cheaper then other restaurants that have excellent ciioppino. Raise the price and serve good ci…

Though I have had good food here in the past, when we went for lunch on Tuesday, November 4 I ordered the crab enchiladas, Our friends highly recommended this dish. I was so disappointed. There…

Though I have had good food here in the past, when we went for lunch on Tuesday, November 4 I ordered the crab enchiladas, Our friends highly recommended this dish. I was so disappointed. There w…

We went to the dead fish to celebrate my birthday Here’s a cleaner, more polished version of your review while keeping your message strong and clear: ⸻ Before this incident, this was actually my favorite restaurant. I’ve been here about 10 times and even chose to celebrate my birthday here, so this isn’t coming from someone who just visited once and had a bad night. We made a reservation for a party of 12. When we arrived, they were busy (which is normal), but we were seated fairly quickly. However, they split our party between two separate tables. When we politely asked the manager if the tables could be pushed together so we could all sit as one group, he responded with an attitude and said, “We don’t move tables.” So we let it go. Shortly after, the party next to us (around 7–8 people) left, and I noticed staff had moved two tables together for them. That was frustrating, but again, we let it go. The food came out, though my son’s meal took noticeably longer than everyone else’s. We didn’t complain. While eating, I noticed my usual order tasted different. Since I always get the same thing, I know how it normally tastes. My wife agreed it tasted off, and two others in our party felt the same about their meals. We assumed the kitchen was just overwhelmed and didn’t say anything. About 30 minutes after we finished eating, one person in our party started feeling sick. Then one of my kids felt sick. Soon after, both had diarrhea. Then I experienced the same thing. By the end of the night, a total of five people in our party had diarrhea and/or vomiting after getting home. We had already paid before mentioning anything to the manager. When we brought it up, he essentially brushed us off. The next day, we called to follow up, and he was again unhelpful and had an attitude. His response over the phone was, “Just so you know, we don’t do refunds.” We’ve seen reviews where refunds were issued for far less serious situations than this, which makes the response even more disappointing. We asked to speak to someone above him and eventually reached the owner, who sent us a hostile email and even threatened legal action if we posted about our experience on social media. We didn’t want to write this review. We simply wanted the situation handled properly. This could have been resolved very differently with basic customer service and accountability. After multiple people in our party got sick, we absolutely believe a refund was warranted. It’s extremely disappointing to see a place we once loved handle a situation like this so poorly.

Elena Ionov

The food was absolutely horrible and there was a worm in my fish in fish and chips! Everything was bland, nothing but grease and breadcrumbs. Calamari was gross. Tiny bits soaked in grease and tasted like nothing. Chicken sandwich was so bad that any fast food chain chicken sandwich will taste like a Michelin stars laureate. When I asked the waiter what is this in my fish he said he didn't know. You can Google it for yourself. Never again are we going back to this place. Decor and views are the only thing that I want to remember.

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