Tugboat Fish & Chips

I tried this place. Food was ok...got fried zucchini. It was not bad...the fried shrimp was ok. I wanted to try fried mushrooms. I will try this place again. It took a long time to get the to-go order....place needs alittle face lift...

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Where do I start yummy yummy yummy old fashioned fish and chips like you would see in London OMG best ever but then pictures don't lie

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice guy, and the fish n chips is so good! I love the zucchini too! Recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Fish n Chips in the Bay Area.
The owner is a super cool guy !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After living near this place for 9yrs, I placed my order 15min before closing. I had the fish with zucchini and shrimp. I was truly pleased with everything. It was cooked perfectly and had a very clean taste and not oily. I will defineitly order from this establishment again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in this evening for something to eat and found this little spot tucked away in a corner of a quaint buissness center. Ended up ordering the 3 pc. Fish n chips and a side of clam strips. I walked away full and a very happy guy. I’ll definitely be back at some point and try other menu items. Don’t take my word for anything, go check it out for yourself.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Fries, Clams

The calimari and fries came out fresh and hot. Very tasty with and without the tartar sauce. I recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

Good fish and chips with friendly service. Fish portions are decently sized, so for lunch, getting one-piece fish is probably enough, but I got two because I was extra hungry, and it was completely satisfying.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

A lovely, calm space. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming. Some of the best fish and chips I’ve had!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is freshly prepared. Very large fish portions. We have gotten two piece portions and have ended up saving one piece for the next night. Fish is very fresh. We have gotten the food to go a few times over recent months.

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has a terrible smell and the benches moved. The food had no seasoning whatsoever. It was very bland and the waiter sounded very passive aggressive. I don't think the food was very fresh either. The food costed 22 dollars for one fish that was very small and the rest was fries. They didn't have any ice and now we have to change because of the smell. Thank you for reading. Review by A (8 years old)

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

The food is amazing. I live pretty far but when I’m around town I know where to do. The fish is fresh and the portions are great.

The store is owned by a lovely couple. They are very sweet and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Fries, Sauce, Fish, Calamari, Clams

Service was great! She was very friendly and nice to chat with. The fish was amazing! Well worth the trip and at fantastic prices. Great place to eat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Great food. Friendly owner.
Real fish fillets not frozen processed stuff that you get from the big box shops where most restaurants get their stuff this is genuine real pieces of fish a one piece in fries usually satisfies me but I was a piggy today and had 2 pieces it was so good.

Vegetarian options: French fries...lumpia

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5