Catalina Fish Kitchen & Seafood Deli
Seafood · Costa Mesa
Catch waves, catch flavor in Costa Mesa's best fish tacos
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About Catalina Fish Kitchen & Seafood Deli
Beach-themed seafood joint offering a variety of fish tacos, plus grilled options & veggie bowls.
What Customers Say About Catalina Fish Kitchen & Seafood Deli
Catalina Fish Kitchen is a local favorite known for fresh, high-quality seafood at reasonable prices. Customers rave about the fish tacos, Legacy Standard Burrito, and clam chowder. Some find the fish overcooked or certain dishes disappointing, but the friendly service and chill atmosphere are consistently praised.
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Tip: If you don't like shredded cheese, specify when ordering fish tacos. Also, check out the happy hour for good food and drinks.
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Catalina Fish Kitchen & Seafood Deli Costa Mesa Reviews
5/5 would recommend the Legacy Standard Burrito. Chill vibes, amazing fountain drinks, friendly staff, and clean bathrooms. In love!
Great place after the Beach in Newport! Yummy sea food. Chill Hawaiian environment. Craft beers!
We found this gem of a restaurant after surfing the morning at the beach in Newport Beach... We each ordered a couple tacos and had the clam chowder. We didn't get all the tacos but we truly enjoyed the lobster, bay scallops, and swordfish. I can't express how much we enjoyed lunch. The atmosphere is great, too. I'll be going here everyone we're in town.
Great little hidden gem. I usually could care less about seafood. But this place is just absolutely amazing. I love everything on the menu, and everyone I bring loves it too!
Tacos were really good. I tried a fish, lobster, and tiger shrimp. Great value, and excellent quality. I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu.
Tacos were really good. I tried a fish, lobster, and tiger shrimp. Great value, and excellent quality. I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu.
5/5 would recommend the Legacy Standard Burrito. Chill vibes, amazing fountain drinks, friendly staff, and clean bathrooms. In love!
Great place after the Beach in Newport! Yummy sea food. Chill Hawaiian environment. Craft beers!
We found this gem of a restaurant after surfing the morning at the beach in Newport Beach... We each ordered a couple tacos and had the clam chowder. We didn't get all the tacos but we truly enjoyed the lobster, bay scallops, and swordfish. I can't express how much we enjoyed lunch. The atmosphere is great, too. I'll be going here everyone we're in town.
Great little hidden gem. I usually could care less about seafood. But this place is just absolutely amazing. I love everything on the menu, and everyone I bring loves it too!
My first time here! I was greeted warmly and all my questions were answered! I ordered the seafood combo and it was not only delicious but it was a very generous portion of shrimp, fish and calamari mixed with veggies and was served on top of rice. The lady who brought my food was very courteous, said my name is Angelica and came back and checked 2 times to make sure I don't need anything else! I will definitely eat here again soon. AJ Djo the author of The Hot Diet.
I love this place. Old school -Surfer theme - Salsa, dressing bar. No frills great food. Good food happy hour. About 5 taps. I eat a lot of Salmon plates if not happy hour - ahi nachos if happy hour. Give a longstanding survivor a try.
Really great fresh fish. Not overpriced and really healthy meal. Nice people.
Delicious salsas. Fish tacos are great, but if you don't like shredded cheese on top, tell them when ordering. I also had mahi mahi w/ roasted veggies_ yum!! Homemade carrot cake very good, not too sweet !!
I've been coming here for a while. Great food. Cool atmosphere. But I have to say it, serve fresher chips lol. That's my only critique. Still recommend to all my friends and family for fresh seafood when in the area.
Go here! Amazing food, super nice people and wonderful atmosphere! Clam chowder was almost the best! Mom’s was better
I've been coming here for a while. Great food. Cool atmosphere. But I have to say it, serve fresher chips lol. That's my only critique. Still recommend to all my friends and family for fresh seafood when in the area.
Go here! Amazing food, super nice people and wonderful atmosphere! Clam chowder was almost the best! Mom’s was better
Really great fresh fish. Not overpriced and really healthy meal. Nice people.
What outstanding fish, served in Cali surf town had always been a favorite of locals and will continue to be. 5 stars.
My first time here! I was greeted warmly and all my questions were answered! I ordered the seafood combo and it was not only delicious but it was a very generous portion of shrimp, fish and calamari mixed with veggies and was served on top of rice. The lady who brought my food was very courteous, said my name is Angelica and came back and checked 2 times to make sure I don't need anything else! I will definitely eat here again soon. AJ Djo the author of The Hot Diet.
I love this place. Old school -Surfer theme - Salsa, dressing bar. No frills great food. Good food happy hour. About 5 taps. I eat a lot of Salmon plates if not happy hour - ahi nachos if happy hour. Give a longstanding survivor a try.
Delicious salsas. Fish tacos are great, but if you don't like shredded cheese on top, tell them when ordering. I also had mahi mahi w/ roasted veggies_ yum!! Homemade carrot cake very good, not too sweet !!
I expect this suppose to be a “seafood” restaurant, turns out the fish of fish n chips are made from tilapia. That’s not a big issue, just tastes a little bit earthy. I should ask before I order them, my fault. Others are totally OK.
Decent local seafood taco, burrito, tostaditas, nachos, quesadilla, and snack place. They serve wine and beer on tap. Plenty of indoor seating. No outdoor seating. Decent salsa bar
Salmon salad was good and prepared well. Family said their Kona stir fry bowl wasn't the best. Burrito was pretty good. Cute place and nice staff. Good local restaurant. Nice stop for sure.
I expect this suppose to be a “seafood” restaurant, turns out the fish of fish n chips are made from tilapia. That’s not a big issue, just tastes a little bit earthy. I should ask before I order them, my fault. Others are totally OK.
Decent local seafood taco, burrito, tostaditas, nachos, quesadilla, and snack place. They serve wine and beer on tap. Plenty of indoor seating. No outdoor seating. Decent salsa bar
Salmon salad was good and prepared well. Family said their Kona stir fry bowl wasn't the best. Burrito was pretty good. Cute place and nice staff. Good local restaurant. Nice stop for sure.
Fresh fish, she'll fish, specials and more. Healthful food.
The selection of food was good and prices were excellent for sea food. We had the fish and chips, the portions were good, the only complaint I had was my fish was a little over cooked, the wife's was perfect. They serve a tropical cold slaw that was bomb. The service was super fast but they weren't very busy also. It's a real casual place and the deco really relaxes a person Hawaii, surfer type with large screen tvs playing some great surfing videos of guys shooting the tube and riding MONSTER waves. All in all a real good place to eat sea food for a fare price.
I ordered a Mahi fish taco but much to my surprise I got a fish quesadilla. Tacos are corn tortillas not flour or tofu. Billy, please stop by wahoos and see for yourself. Everything was great. Awesome place.
I ordered a Mahi fish taco but much to my surprise I got a fish quesadilla. Tacos are corn tortillas not flour or tofu. Billy, please stop by wahoos and see for yourself. Everything was great. Awesome place.
I ordered the lobster nachos unfortunately it was the worse thing I've ever had. It was imitation crab balls that appeared to be breaded to look like lobster. I would have appreciated at least crawlfish tails. I would not recommend or come back. The cost for the nachos was about 17$ ridiculous
I got the cod bowl. The veggies were steamed too much and the rice was soggy. Didn't look appetizing and wasn't tasty to me. I'm not much for overcooked celery, zucchini and green bell peppers. I guess I should have gotten specifics about the veggies. Good part is that it had avocado. Prices weren't as good as I thought.
$14 for the LSB burrito, and it is by far the most disgusting seafood burrito I've ever had. What a crime! Soggy rice, mushy bacon, shrimp and lobster looked like it was boiled in dirty bath water. Not a lot of meat. The "salad" was just wilted lettuce. Everything was flavorless. Nothing was fresh! Tried my hardest not to throw up! I feel violated.
I got the cod bowl. The veggies were steamed too much and the rice was soggy. Didn't look appetizing and wasn't tasty to me. I'm not much for overcooked celery, zucchini and green bell peppers. I guess I should have gotten specifics about the veggies. Good part is that it had avocado. Prices weren't as good as I thought.
$14 for the LSB burrito, and it is by far the most disgusting seafood burrito I've ever had. What a crime! Soggy rice, mushy bacon, shrimp and lobster looked like it was boiled in dirty bath water. Not a lot of meat. The "salad" was just wilted lettuce. Everything was flavorless. Nothing was fresh! Tried my hardest not to throw up! I feel violated.
I ordered the lobster nachos unfortunately it was the worse thing I've ever had. It was imitation crab balls that appeared to be breaded to look like lobster. I would have appreciated at least crawlfish tails. I would not recommend or come back. The cost for the nachos was about 17$ ridiculous
If a restaurant doesn’t specify what type of fish that the Fish & Chips is made of then you should assume it’s tilapia or some inexpensive white fish.
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