49 Best Seafood Restaurants near Lakeside

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“We were a party of five at your Le Mesa location on 3/22/26 and I believe our server's name was Diana. Our experience was absolutely fantastic! The food was superb, the facility was spotless and every member of the staff that interacted with was professional, helpful and friendly. Diana was fantastic! She has the perfect balance of friendly efficiency, light humor to match our personalities and spot on timing to check in with us. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you.“

“We have been HUGE a huge fan of a local crawfish restaurant for as long as they have been open, and have gone frequently over the years. Recently we have been looking to try some of the other crawfish places around. Not only did the Boxing Crab have flavorful sauces to choose from, top quality freshness, the best cooked crawfish we have had in a restaurant, (even better than our regular spot), and their service was wonderful! We now have a new GoTo! We will recommend them again and again!“

“We went to Anthony’s for late lunch/early dinner. The food and drinks were great but nothing compared to the service and experience that our servers provided. Exceptional! 20/10! Gina, GiGi and Shawna were just superb. We had 4 kids ages 5-9 amongst both couples and they absolutely made this dining experience so fun for our kids. Gigi took the kids to feed the ducks, the turtles and was talking to them for half of our dinner. This is a little gem of a spot with just the best service!“

“I’ve been here three times now and tried different dishes each visit, and every single one has been flavorful and delicious. You can really tell they put care into their food. The prices are very reasonable, which makes it even better. The atmosphere is always great, and the music adds to the whole experience. They also have multiple televisions for all types of sports events, which makes it a great spot to hang out. Definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!“

“We were a party of five at your Le Mesa location on 3/22/26 and I believe our server's name was Diana. Our experience was absolutely fantastic! The food was superb, the facility was spotless and every member of the staff that interacted with was professional, helpful and friendly. Diana was fantastic! She has the perfect balance of friendly efficiency, light humor to match our personalities and spot on timing to check in with us. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you.“

“amazing fish stew better than any you'd find in La Jolla!“

“Delicious!!! Line was long but well worth the wait. First time but definitely not my last. Great Customer service as well.“

“Muy ricos los tacos de camarón de filete“

“Really good food. Extremely attentive staff. Thank you for a wonderful 40th Anniversary dinner!“

“As a Mexican, I’m very particular about my mariscos, and out of the three Mariscos trucks in El Cajon, this one is by far the best. I love their aguachiles, and their fairly priced fish tacos are bomb. Authentic as it gets, to be honest!!“

“Guanatos 2 Mexican is the kind of spot you almost don’t want to review… because once everyone figures it out, you’re going to have to wait for a table.

This place was amazing. Period.

The fish tacos and shrimp tacos were absolute studs. Fresh, perfectly seasoned, loaded with flavor, and zero filler. Just straight up legit tacos. And the value? Wild. You leave full, happy, and wondering how it didn’t cost twice as much.

The shrimp ceviche tostada was a knockout. Bright, citrusy, piled high, and dangerously easy to demolish. “We’ll share it,” we said. Sure we did.

And big shout out to Juan, our server, who was phenomenal. Friendly, attentive, on top of everything without hovering. The kind of service that makes the whole experience even better.

Guanatos 2 is authentic, affordable, and flat out delicious. No gimmicks. Just great food and great people. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“Amazing! Great options and friendly environment!!“

“Pleasantly surprised by this place. First time trying it as I’m looking to make 2023 a year I explore new food places. This was my first new place of the year and I’m glad I found them! Friendly people and don’t be fooled by the small frontage. Hole in the wall places are the best. I also liked their happy hour menu….I was there for lunch but will be going back for happy hours and dinners😃“

“​If you’re looking for authentic flavor, this is it. Everything was a 10/10. The fried chicken and fish were seasoned perfectly and had that ideal crunch. The mac n cheese was a standout—rich, creamy, and clearly made with love. The sides like the yams and greens tasted just like home. That peach cobbler! Yum 😋 Definitely coming back and definitely worth the 30 minute wait!“

“We’ve been so happy with each dinning experience we’ve had at Tsunami! The service is excellent and their food extraordinary! The sushi is fresh and they have their own unique creations as well as the classics. Their tempura is a delight and the prawns are crazy good! If you’re a sushi fan, this is a must go!!!“

“I’ve only tried the burritos and tacos from here and it’s the best Mexican burrito and tacos I’ve tried. I struggle with Mexican food shops because the quality of the meat (carne asada) is gross most times but not here food is consistent, fresh, and quality ingredients and I appreciate when food business places use fresh quality ingredient.“

“me fascina el pozole y aquí en este lugar esta súper bien 150% bueno y claro que lo recomiendo.. muy buen servicio.“

“There’s something special about a restaurant that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk through the door. That's exactly what happened here. The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff was attentive, and the food was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh and carefully prepared. I left feeling completely satisfied and eager to return.“

“Best bar in San Diego super nice staff and great food“

“Best fish tacos around.. definitely better than Rubio's or any other taco shops near by.. We already loved their food but we ended up not getting the tacos we bought for taco Tuesday made correctly... I ended up on the phone with Miguel who immediately offered to remake them as I explained my son's allergies with tomatoes.. I let him know we had taken an Uber down to them so it would have to be later.. he offered to bring them to us.. that was beyond kind of him and by far surpasses any other customer service I have ever received.. I will be bragging about them to everyone lol! Thank you so much for caring enough to make sure we received the tacos for tonight's dinner!“

“yummy yummy yummy...my niecy recommended thos restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Large portions and friendly service.“

“We have been coming here for a year now. Great service in fact before our family sits down they are already preparing our drinks for our family. Food is great especially the mole chicken enchiladas.“

“Nice addition to Scripps Ranch suburbia with good food and nice staff.
It is finally getting busier and hopefully they stick around for a while.
Wish they had happy hour as this would bring more locals in.
Parking can be a hassle on busy evenings.“

“Awesome and friendly service and great food“

“Tried this for the first time a few months ago. Went back again tonight because we enjoyed it so much. The house fried rice that has chicken, beef, and shrimp is amazing!!! Enjoyed it so much we decided to come monthly now. Great value and we get the 20% off coupon which make it a very good value. Good portions sized too.“

“I got it to go. I ordered a variety of food. It was good and flavorful. I enjoyed it. I’ll be back again cause my friend lives right around the corner. The flavors was nice and mix with seasonings. I enjoyed de Loco moco I like the sauce, but it was different from other sauces. I had. I might order extra rice with it next time all the food had a lot of flavor I will be back. I forgot one of my items I had to go back and get it.“

“Good fish tacos 🐟 🌮 and fast service with friendly staff“

“Excelente servicio esta buena la música con el mariachi muy rica la comida nos tocó de mesero el Sr Alfonso muy amable muy buen servicio.“

“I accidently ordered from the wrong location for pickup and was ready to pay a second time just get the food but they insisted I did not pay again and prepared the food I ordered anyway. Absolutely lovely people, it was very kind of them. As for the food itself, it was great with generous proportions to boot.“

“Best fish and chips I’ve had in San Diego. Clean and friendly but don’t order too much as their fish is very big. Best french fries ever! If I just wanted french fries that would be my stop.“

“La Casitas Grill and seafood went above and beyond to support a local fundraiser the rice,beans, and fajitas were delicious. We can't thank you enough for not just feeding the community but being part of it. Great food served by wonder people. Thank you again and again.“

“We went to Hacienda Grill over the weekend for a birthday. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was awesome! Our server was very attentive and kind. I highly recommend this place. We will be coming back soon. 😊“

“Love the food“

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“Amazing food, the meals look, taste, and are very similar to other locations so that is great, as it is consistent.

The shrimp trio is probably my favorite Taco Tuesday item. Their fish tacos are also very good, as well as the shrimp and bacon burrito. The burritos do have bunch of jalapeno seeds in there that make it really spicy.“

“Love this place, I eat at El Rincocito Fruteria at least once a week or more. Food is freshly made when you order. The staff are really friendly and polite, and they accommodate you if you have any food restrictions, they have a big menu. Highly recommend.“

“This restaurant felt like you were sitting down for dinner at a friend’s Abuela’s house warm, welcoming, and full of amazing homemade flavor. The Molcajete Special was absolutely incredible, packed with flavor and more than enough food to leave you full and happy. The red enchilada sauce had the perfect savory flavor with just a hint of sweetness that made it unforgettable.

Javy was one of the most pleasant servers we’ve had in a long time and took such great care of us throughout the meal. Highly recommend stopping in for a meal if you’re looking for authentic food and a welcoming atmosphere!“

“Food was fresh and delicious“

“Hawaiian BBQ in Poway? I always wanted to try it, but was a little skeptical of location. This Groupon gave us the courage to try it and boy were we surprised by the wonderful seasoning of the food and generous portions. Ono kine grindz! Broke da mouf! 5 BIG SHAKAS for Ipo Hawaiian BBQ.“

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“A favorite for fresh coastal food. I’m a long time fan of the original Baja fish tacos. Lots of other choices and good fresh salsas. Good friendly service.“

“Went in on a Thursday afternoon around 6:30, met up with another couple there and their 6 year old son. It was rather empty. Only 3 tables were occupied. Service was great, food was fresh and delicious. Pricing is as expected. Not cheap but not downtown. I ordered wine and the glass was only $7. So not bad at all. The cucarachas were some of the best I've had! Did not disappoint.“

“I ordered food today July 27th 2024. Whatever cook you guys have back there at that time deserves a raise, just because I could tell they have a passion for food and delivering great food to whoever orders. The lady upfront was courteous and professional. I’m a restaurant manager, I would steal whoever made my food back there in an instant.“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“Great food and music. Owner and staff made us feel at home, gracias“

“Came back to El Cajon from Texas and was craving some CA Mexican food. I tried Ponchos and loved the food. I had the Surf and Turf burrito and the wife had potato rolled tacos. The food was good and hit that spot that only CA Mexican food can.“

“Amazing staff especially at the bar they deserve a raise I went to a black angus in Chula Vista horrible experience but today they redeemed the steak house for me“