50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Benicia

“Their oyster po boy is top notch, jumbolaya is right up there. This a great eatery. The mission now is to wade through their entire menu. Dog friendly outdoor seating.“

“Delicious Thai food! Waitresses were very friendly & on top of making sure you’re drinks & hot tea were filled. I think we found our Thai restaurant & not very far from our house. ❤️“

“Delicious food. Great to find lovely outdoor seating.“

“Great service and food !“

“Today was my first time going there and I got an excellent service“

“This place is awesome! The food is great, it’s clean, and the ppl are always friendly. Go check it out if you want the best fish and chicken in the V!“

“I ❤️ these guys chicken catfish💕💕💕“

“Good food & friendly staff!👍🏽“

“Oysters looked good but I opted for the crab melt. I thought the crab was decent. The bread was nice and toasted which was a plus. Otherwise I thought overall the place was ok. Small seating area which is understandable considering where they are located. Could be a fun spot with the right people.“

“thank you, Lindsey, for the wonderful service you provided my husband and I. it was a surprise date night from him and we truly enjoyed ourselves. we've never been there but thought we'd give it a try and loved romantically watching the sunset.“

“Love the salmon and my new fav is the dynamite shrimp bowl!! Rice cooked perfectly, shrimp are perfectly cooked and just the right spicyness and bright flavors to perk it up! Delicious! My dad in law LOVES the fish and chips! Says one of the best ever and he’s in his 80’s and from the south so must be good ! Lol 😊 only bad thing to say is the parking in the center it’s in is awful! Staff is sweet and helpful! Thanks great experience !!“

“Absolutely AMAZING hole in the wall ran by a sweet family. Stumbled upon this gem on our drive home and it did not disappoint. Everything was incredibly flavorful! We had the Phơ Tái, Kang Panang (red curry), Fried rice and Crispy Egg rolls. It was so good we forgot to feed the phone before digging in. Would definitely make the drive back.“

“I have always enjoyed soultrans but today the food was AMAZING!!!!!!everyone at my house was raving about it was good.“

“We enjoy the food and friendly service. It is our go to place after a swim or on evenings when we don't want to cook and it is consistently delicious. Thank you to the hard working team at the cocina for creating a space for locals to est good food.“

“Hands down the best restaurant in Martinez. I travel from Vallejo to enjoy the Salmon and steak hibachi. The staff are so kind and friendly. The dining area is always spotless. I highly recommend you come here if you’re looking for a good quality meal!!!!“

“Good service and good food“

“There were five of us. All 7 dishes were delicious. It was the best Hot and Sour soup I've ever had. Service was impeccable; attentive without hovering. Prices were quite reasonable.

Vegetarian options: We shared spicy tofu, green beans, veggie egg rolls. Perfect.“

“Excellent food. I give it a 20 out of 10. A hidden treasure. this place is on the TOP of my favorite places to eat. Very reasonably priced. excellent service. Everyone needs to try this family owned restaurant at least once, you'll be hooked if you enjoyed delicious food..“

“great portion for the money, very friendly service and a clean looking kitchen.“

“Great food, Indoor dining and excellent service!“

“Very welcoming area and serving with a smile. They seated us immediately, and the atmosphere was very nice, got music playing in the background. They check up on you. The pricing was very much fair. I recommend trying the garlic noodles with Cajun shrimp it’s so good! Don’t forget to tip fellas, they deserve it!“

“Great seafood boil restaurant! The place was decorative, and fairly clean for a seafood boil restaurant. The service was great, and the servers and staff were all really friendly. They had great prices, and their crawfish was HUGE! For the interior, it was really cool to see all the different people who ate there, and their decor was great. However, I feel like the lighting could have been a bit better, and have more brighter lights. Although the lights were a bit dim, the food makes up for everything!“

“We went to a baby shower last Saturday. We sat outside which was lovely. The service and food is ALWAYS so good! They do not skimp on their portions! We have been coming here since 1985. Thanks Tony, you know how to do it right!“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“Absolutely wonderful food and service. Will be back to try other delights.“

“Nominated for one of Martinez best Mexican restaurants!!🥳🍽️“

“Nice place for all so visit it.“

“Lovely ambiance, great food! Wonderful service! Great place for groups!“

“Fresh seafood. Everything done well here! Will come back!“

“Our family and friends celebrated at home with an array of our favorites for all tastes. The staff went all out for us with abundant sides. Leftovers for days later. Our family and guests were 😃. Reasonable expenses. Will do again!“

“The food is great!!! Crew is awesome!!! Dine by the sea!!! Highly recommended!!!“

“I've been a few times so far. The first time I went the food was spectacular, this was for dinner. When I went for brunch it was a little lack luster for the breakfast carnitas. However, I think how it was prepared just wasn't suited for how I thought the breakfast carnitas would be served. I'll definitely be back to try other main courses.“

“I hadn’t heard of Tugboat until just this week reading an online story about the restaurant. It’s downright difficult to find a Fish & Chips eatery in the area. Living 25 minutes from their Pleasant Hill location is an issue but I decided to give it a go. I’ll definitely be back. The menu is extensive including the likes of prawns, catfish, oysters, calamari, even lumpia. I came for the fish and stayed for the tempura style prawns combo special. At $15.99 you’ll get a generous piece of fish, four prawns and a basket of fries. I read in an earlier review the fish wasn’t cod, and I really don’t know if it was but it was tasty with a golden brown deep fried crust. The tempura prawns were meaty and prepared perfectly. While you order at the counter, the food was delivered to my table along with tartar and cocktail sauce, and ketchup. The necessary malt vinegar was already at the table. The fork was plastic but I didn’t use one. It’s a casual place and I dined alone—finger food fish n fries if you will. The restaurant is bright, airy and sunny with a very definite nautical theme from the wallpaper to paintings and accessories/ornaments. There was no trash disposal in sight to enable an easy self bussing of the table, the soda machine was out of order (what no free refills😳) but their cold box of soda, teas etc. was ice cold so all good. The location is in a small retail center (Ellingwood) two doors down from an Outback Steakhouse so there’s plenty of parking. I’ve read where some think it’s pricey, but fish is expensive so I was satisfied with my bill. As mentioned previously, I’ll definitely be back, and if you like fish and chips, I’d highly recommend giving it a try.“

“Been going here for 20 years. Never a bad meal!“

“excelente atención y platillos deliciosos 😋“

“Nice to see you again Fe! The crispy pata was delicious�Looking forward to tasting the La Paz Batchoy next time.“

“Es una comida deliciosa les invito vengan a degustar estos ricos platillos mexicanos. HUMMM!BERTO CREATIVIDAD CULINARIA.“

“Truly authentic Chinese flavors!!’ They even have my favorite charred tastes I love in their chow mein. EVERYTHING was delightful. The service was as well. Very helpful and friendly staff. This the real deal yall. We had veggie chow mein, sesame chicken, eggplant chicken shrimp special, garlic boi choy, and salt and pepper fish. All delightful. Our new favorite spot!!!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem for Authentic Mexican Flavor!

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Epale Taqueria & Seafood absolutely exceeded my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the welcoming vibe and delicious smells set the tone for a great meal.

Food: Everything was bursting with flavor! The tacos were perfectly seasoned, and the tortillas tasted fresh and homemade. The shrimp and fish tacos were especially amazing—crispy, juicy, and full of authentic taste. Don’t skip the house-made salsas either—they really elevate every bite.

Service: The staff was friendly, fast, and genuinely cared about our experience. They checked in regularly and offered great menu suggestions. It felt like we were being hosted by family.

Atmosphere: Laid-back but vibrant. Clean, colorful, and full of energy without being too loud. It’s a great spot whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for a full meal.

Final Verdict: Epale is the kind of taqueria you want to keep coming back to. Fresh food, bold flavors, and outstanding service—definitely one of the best Mexican spots around. Highly recommend“

“I'm confused by the lack of recent reviews.. i went here the other night because they were open til 11:45pm which is awesome cus i clock out at 11.. went with a safe order, some zhangzhou rice n a couple chx skewers.. this place is the real deal whoevers reading this, you can safely ignore the old shitty reviews. The food was just insanely good.. not a particularly complicated dish but its one of those.. anyone can do this but few have mastered it* 100% worth it to try this place out. Happy new year everyone ^_^,!,,!“

“Always such good food with so many choices. Always very friendly staff as well. Love eating here“

“All great here. All customers were smiling!!! staff not so much???? Smiles go along way.“

“excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa“

“Really Nice guys; I want them to succeed because it's nice having a taqueria down the street. They have a great taco Tuesday special, although the sign is tiny and you might miss it. As I write this, it's $10 for 3 street tacos and an agua fresca or soda. And then they give you chips & there is a salsa bar, so that is a major plus. I have also had the nachos, which were very large, and the Chilaquiles, which were nice & spicy.“

“The taste is very good, I will go there again next time.“

“The service was very fast and friendly and I would have to say that the Dinuguan was amazing“

“I eat here atleast 2x a week, the buffet is always full of great choices , and the chicken biryani is a must. The star of the show here is definitely Jerry thank you for always taking care of our family and providing the best customer service !!“

“If you’re looking for a shrimp taco, look no further. One order is a set of three shrimp tacos, which perhaps is a drawback for some looking to try a large variety. But don’t fret. It’s almost as if the restaurant knows as soon as you bite into the first one, you’ll be craving many more. Served on two tortillas with cheese melted between them, the shrimp is lightly battered and fried before being sauced with a savory salsa. Simply delicious“

“Muy deliciosa la comida la recomiendo“