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At Crystal Fish, we're passionate about bringing a taste of Japan to Monterey's Lighthouse Avenue. As a waterfront sushi spot, we serve up Japanese favorites alongside an impressive selection of wine, beer, and sake. Our lunch specials are a popular choice among locals and visito...

Crystal Fish

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About Crystal Fish

At Crystal Fish, we're passionate about bringing a taste of Japan to Monterey's Lighthouse Avenue. As a waterfront sushi spot, we serve up Japanese favorites alongside an impressive selection of wine, beer, and sake. Our lunch specials are a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. We've hear...

At Crystal Fish, we're passionate about bringing a taste of Japan to Monterey's Lighthouse Avenue. As a waterfront sushi spot, we serve up Japanese favorites alongside an impressive selection of wine, beer, and sake. Our lunch specials are a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. We've heard it time and time again from our customers: our spicy tuna roll is a must-try, and our intimate atmosphere makes for the perfect evening out. With attentive service and a cozy vibe, we're the go-to spot for sushi lovers in Monterey. Come taste the difference for yourself.

What Customers Say About Crystal Fish

Crystal Fish is known for its fresh sushi and authentic Japanese cuisine at good prices. Many reviewers praise the Dragon Ball Z appetizer and the Ume Shiso roll. Service can be inconsistent, especially when busy, and seating can be crowded.

Popular Dishes

Dragon Ball Z (3) Ume Shiso roll karaage uni shooter Age dashi tofu amaebi hamachi kama bento box

Best For

Couples Groups Locals Casual

Tip: The restaurant gets very busy, especially on holidays and peak times, so plan accordingly. Gluten-free options are available and the staff is knowledgeable.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Cannery Row Park Plaza
A 221m

Cannery Row Park Plaza

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Aeneas Beach
A 313m

Aeneas Beach

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Macabee Beach
A 351m

Macabee Beach

playa

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Cannery Row Monument
A 366m

Cannery Row Monument

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Reeside Access
A 471m

Reeside Access

parque

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San Carlos Beach
A 585m

San Carlos Beach

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Explore the area around Crystal Fish

Crystal Fish is located in Monterey, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Cannery Row Park Plaza (A 221m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America
  • Reeside Access (A 471m) — park in the United States of America
  • Lower Presidio Historic Park (A 761m) — park in the United States of America
  • Fishermans Shoreline Park (A 842m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Aeneas Beach (A 313m) — beach in Monterey County, California, United States
  • Macabee Beach (A 351m) — beach in Monterey County, California, United States
  • Cannery Row Monument (A 366m) — monument in Monterey, United States of America
  • San Carlos Beach (A 585m)
  • Serra Monument (A 692m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America
  • John D. Sloat Monument (A 714m) — monument in Monterey, California

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Frequently asked questions about Crystal Fish

Crystal Fish is located at 514 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey.
Near Crystal Fish you can find points of interest such as Cannery Row Park Plaza, Aeneas Beach, Macabee Beach, Cannery Row Monument.
Crystal Fish offers sushi cuisine.
Crystal Fish has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Crystal Fish offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Crystal Fish based on customer reviews are: Dragon Ball Z, Ume Shiso roll, karaage, uni shooter, Age dashi tofu.
Crystal Fish is ideal for couples, groups, locals, casual dining.
Crystal Fish is known for its fresh sushi and authentic Japanese cuisine at good prices. Many reviewers praise the Dragon Ball Z appetizer and the Ume Shiso roll. Service can be inconsistent, especially when busy, and seating can be crowded.
The restaurant gets very busy, especially on holidays and peak times, so plan accordingly. Gluten-free options are available and the staff is knowledgeable.
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Crystal Fish Monterey Reviews

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KarBear Vlog

I just want to say absolutely delicious food! I usually always back myself out of ordering new things but I decided to order this noodle soup with things I thought I’d like. When the soup arrived and I tried it, it was DELICIOUS! Our appetizer of fried vegetables w/shrimp was absolutely delicious. Both sushi rolls we ordered were great! Usually California rolls can be more on the basic side and have less of an enhancing flavor but they did such a great job with the seasonings and toppings! I was very happy with my meal. We were visiting out of town and I said we had to stop by! It does it get packed, we went about 6 o clock and we had to wait outside for seating for like 15 minutes. Then we go seated and our food came in roughly 15 minutes as well. My food didn’t come out at the same time as my partners as I had hoped, so we just waited. Overall, the staff was friendly and most importantly the food was delicious. Would 100% recommend to family and friends!

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Vera Z

We found this place chasing around Aquarium. There are several sushi places there. But we chose this one based on menu and reviews. The interior is pretty simple. The owners definitely have centered their attention more to food because the food there was delicious. We tried many things and even some people around ordered "the same" after us. Lol. Sushi was very fresh and soft enough to stay sticky. Fast service. Exactly what hungry traveller were looking for being new to this area. We left there about $200 for 3 people but it was worth it. Definitely recommend!

Vladimir Getselevich
Vladimir Getselevich

Very nice Japanese restaurant. Exceptional Sushi combo dish! Very fresh fish! And also draft Sapporo beer is very tasty. Tried their combo in the next time and it also super tasty.

Daniel Callahan
Daniel Callahan

Excellent Sushi and rolls at a surprisingly good price! Very authentic if you want honest Japanese style (I travel to Japan annually on business) and there are several items on the menu I don;t regularly see outside of Japan and I particularly recommend the Ume Shiso roll. The restaurant is not large and fills up quickly in the evenings, so show up early!

Liam Holm
Liam Holm

Very good sushi and great service. Went with my girlfriend who has celiacs and they were very accommodating. We let the server know and she brought us gluten free soy sauce and we didn’t have any problems with cross contamination. Will be back again!!

Alexandra
Alexandra

Sushi and gyoza is great here. The seating arrangement is a bit crowded but otherwise a decent atmosphere.

Danilo Villamor
Danilo Villamor

Awesome sushi 🍣, hamachi kama and bento box. Generous portions. Joanna is awesome and provided excellent customer service. Really took care of us. Highly recommended and will definitely comeback. 👌 😍😋

Ukulele Keith
Ukulele Keith

Unpretentious but amazing. I got the sushi dinner. 8 kinds of raw fish, all the freshest I've ever had. Six stars. Only reason I spent over 50 is because I also got an appetizer, the Japanese KFC, which was tempura breaded.

Erin Clements
Erin Clements

Absolutely phenomenal sushi and sashimi. Super traditional, I had to giggle cause my husband had to ask for a fork. The options for sushi and sashimi was great, and super duper fresh. We came because this was one of the only restaurants that I saw where uni was a constant staple on their menu, and I was not disappointed. We visited on our honeymoon, and now back home, all my local sushi places are ruined because of how good Crystal Fish was. 🤣

Lara Getselevich
Lara Getselevich

This place is pure Japanese authenticity with a fun twist—chefs here clearly have a secret mission: to spoil you with the juiciest, dreamiest bites. The fish? So tender and fresh it basically melted on my tongue (yes, I may have fallen a little in love with it). I grabbed the spicy edamame, and wow… that little kick of heat was pure happiness in a bowl. And the draft Sapporo? Honestly, it’s like the beer and the fish have some kind of secret love affair—together they were just perfection. No question about it, I’ll be sneaking back here the next time I wander through Monterey. ❤️

E. Dominic Black
E. Dominic Black

Absolutely beautiful presentations of fresh sushi and other delicacies. Plentiful menu, tons of rolls, and all the traditional Japanese items. Age dashi tofu and amaebi are standouts.

Eric Magoo (Hobo Travelin)
Eric Magoo (Hobo Travelin)

Great local restaurant. Variety of food options from cooked food to sushi. Entrees are decently sized. Can get busy at peak times. Staff was attentive and helpful. Good value!

Juniper Moureau
Juniper Moureau

Affordable sushi place with decent vegetarian options and other Japanese fare. The karaage, uni shooter, and rolls were great!

Michelle Xie
Michelle Xie

That was…DELICIOUS! I’m reviewing this AT the restaurant, poor folks had the power cut on them but still maintained a positive attitude. I’m glad I decided to strip out of my wetsuit after a freezing cold swim to drive over here to try out their sushi, I inhaled the entire row in one breath 🙈 I was worried about parking but I came at 6pm and street parking seems to be pretty free outside of business hours (9am-6pm), easily found parking spots by the restaurant. I would highly recommend coming here for their sushi!

Crystal Dawn
Crystal Dawn

My husband and I have been coming here for years. The fish used to make the sushi is always fresh. The sushi bar looks great. They do get really busy on Holidays.

Jen
Jen

Do not judge a book by its cover! When we pulled up, my husband was hesitant. But after looking at so many great reviews I was insistent on going in. - We had a group of 10 and the Crystal Fish staff were extremely accommodating. There was constantly water in all of our glasses. The food was absolutely amazing! I have had a lot of sushi. This was by far the best experience I have had. It was so fresh and the prices are so reasonable! We had quite a few newbies trying sushi and they all loved it. Shawna’s chimichanga roll (not pictured) was a hit with everyone at the table! I would highly suggest this to anyone who is a newbie with sushi. - If you are on the fence about where to get sushi, you should come to Crystal Fish!

Sarah Huseby
Sarah Huseby

Exceptional food. Fish was super fresh. Sashimi was some of the best I have ever had. Highly recommend the dragon ball Z. Staff are very knowledgeable about gluten free. Very friendly and quick service.

Michelle Baker
Michelle Baker

Okay, I've been trying to get here for a very long time. I finally did it and I looked through the menu thinking I wanted something that's off the beaten path. Something I have not seen before so I tried two of the appetizers. First appetizer was the Dragon Ball Z and you know what, that was super amazingly good. I loved it. Crispy rice patty with soft center with all the toppings that are listed (now a favorite ) Then I ordered the takoyaki which is the octopus round pastry with bonito flakes. Now this one is creamy inside with a bit of octopus. This will fill you a little. Very nice, different last is the Frankenstein roll spicy tuna topped with salmon. This was also wonderful. I reeeeally enjoyed Crystal Fish, my definite go to for sushi. Did I mention the rice is fresh and perfectly cooked? That makes a huge difference

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Jay

Food was very good! Definitely recommend the Death Star roll and Shawna’s chimichanga roll. Just seemed like a lack of service but benefit of the doubt maybe it was an off day. Either way food is good and worth it.

Caleb “CJ” Bates
Caleb “CJ” Bates

Service was not good. Waited 30 minutes for appetizer, drinks weren't refilled, anytime there was a request made for something extra, i.e we asked for straws and napkins, it seemed as though we were a major inconvenience. The food was spectacular and absolutely delicious!

Cheyanne Sawyer
Cheyanne Sawyer

Sushi was presented well, and tasted fresh. Generous portion sizes. The service wasn’t great, we did wait 25 minutes after receiving our drinks to order our food. Feels more like a ma and pa type of atmosphere.

Tanay Pattani
Tanay Pattani

I got a to-go order on 12/1/25 and one of the items was Dragon Ball Z, an appetizer. Upon eating with my friend, she discovered a bug in the dish as seen in the picture. This was extremely disappointing as both of us really like this place. We returned back to the restaurant and gave the item back. They did offer to make it again, but it was hard to get back in the mood and we declined. Later when we returned, we tossed the remaining of the food as well. Likely just a mistake but I regard Crystal Fish with high standards and as seen by so many reviews, they are a good establishment. So, this happening was quite disappointing. I hope they are more careful next time.

G C
G C

We made a reservation for 6:00 PM on a Thursday for my brother’s birthday, but the reservation didn’t seem to matter at all. The place was so packed that we were seated in the back by the bathrooms. We didn’t receive menus or drinks until around 6:15 PM. The server immediately let us know they were short staffed and that a chef had called out — which we understood — but the service never improved. We ordered two appetizers (one spicy garlic edamame and one regular) and green tea. We didn’t get our waters until about 6:25 PM, and the appetizers didn’t arrive until 6:30 PM. At that point, we’d been sitting there for 30 minutes and still hadn’t even been asked if we wanted to order rolls or entrees. We finished the appetizers and waited until 6:45 PM, but the waitress never came back. We finally walked to the front to ask for the check. Shockingly, the total for two edamame and a green tea was $32 — for boiled green beans and tea. I paid $40 and we left. The food was mediocre, the service was unacceptable, and overall it was a terrible experience. We won’t be returning. For comparison, we went to Zum Sushi afterward, were seated immediately, and had a great time.

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514 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

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Highly Rated
4.5/5 stars
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Moderate Price
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sushi
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Services

🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
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Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11:30AM-2PM, 5-10PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
1,300
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 831-649-3474
🌐 Website
www.crystalfish-monterey.com
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🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

Cannery Row Park Plaza

park in Monterey County, California, United States of America

A 221m
Aeneas Beach

beach in Monterey County, California, United States

A 313m
Macabee Beach

beach in Monterey County, California, United States

A 351m
Cannery Row Monument

monument in Monterey, United States of America

A 366m
Reeside Access

park in the United States of America

A 471m
San Carlos Beach
A 585m
Serra Monument

park in Monterey County, California, United States of America

A 692m
John D. Sloat Monument

monument in Monterey, California

A 714m
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