Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market

My go to place to get sea food whenever we are in Monterey, the food is fresh and prices are reasonable, but can be a bit on the higher side.

Still I think the overall experience is very good. Though the food is a bit bland. I wish the fish and batter was just slightly more salted.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Excellent rockfish tacos! Very fresh. Enough fish and toppings to split into four tacos. Some lemon and hotsauce and these things are on fire.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow. I was hesitant to go to this place at first but I’m so glad we did. The food was 10/10, we started eating before I was able to get pictures because we were pretty starving after a day at the aquarium but it was all exquisite. The fish for the fish and chips was crispy and cooked to perfection. The clam chowder bread bowl was literally overflowing with clam chowder and the bread was actually soft, usually when I get bread bowls the clam chowder only fills up 3/4 of the bowl and the bread is hard as a rock. The cocktail shrimp was huge, literally everything we all ordered was great and fairly priced. I will say the brownies left something to be desired, they were pretty crumbly and not very sweet. Overall would absolutely recommend coming here and I will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place and great food 👌 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was one of the better places we ate at during our visit to Monterey and Carmel. Sea Harvest had the most authentic atmosphere of any restaurant in the area and the food was the best value. It’s also tucked away enough from Cannery Row to avoid all the tourist vibes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice seafood :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is honestly pretty bland. The service is fine - the waiters are perfectly cordial - but not particularly friendly or warm. Serving size is okay. In a town with plenty of fresh seafood, this place doesn’t stand out.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Wine and shrimp are so tasty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a little hole in the wall gem! The food was fresh and awesome! The fish markets fish looked fresh for sale. Didn't smell overly fishy. Staff let us close the place down without bothering us. We will return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to eat fresh oysters and clam chowder.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Helpful, friendly staff.
FRESH seafood.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fresh Seafood

Excellent service and very tasty food! The staff was friendly and gave us great recommendations. We really enjoyed our visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolute gem off the beaten path. Food was delicious and fresh. The drinks were cold and the service was great. We enjoy lunch on the patio with our pet and we’ll definitely return next time we visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not on the Main Street but it’s a gem. Locals know about its tourist won’t go to it. But they’re missing out. I happened upon by chance and what great food they have. Talk about fresh, never had fresh grilled salmon before and it’s a game changer. Meat was moist and tender. Shrimp were made well and cooked perfectly. Fran a menu, order at counter and then sit. Loved the fries it’s like lightly battered and fried.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

***Came back on 9/5/25 and this time the fish and chips were just right!***

As someone who’s visited this beautiful restaurant and market over the years, I’ve come to appreciate its consistency and local character—but this recent visit offered a mix of highs and a slight hiccup.

I ordered the classic fish and chips alongside prawn and chips. The fish came paired with a creamy, tangy tartar sauce that elevated the flavor, though the fillet itself leaned a bit dry this time around—missing that flaky, moist texture I’ve enjoyed in the past. On the flip side, the prawns were spot-on: plump, perfectly fried, and served with a zesty cocktail sauce that added just the right kick. The texture was excellent—crispy on the outside, tender within.

The market ambiance adds to the charm, with the scent of fresh catch and the bustle of locals picking up seafood to-go. It’s the kind of place that feels like a hidden gem, even if you’ve known about it for years.

While the fish didn’t quite hit the mark this time, the prawns more than made up for it. I’ll definitely be back—hopefully to find the fish back in top form.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5