47 Best Seafood Restaurants near Santee

“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!!!“

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“Best barbecue ribs in the city!!!!!!“

“LOVED THE FOOD!! We had catfish, it was excellent. I'm excited to go back. Loved the casual indoor-outdoor atmosphere!
Second visit. We had the calamari and fish and chips. The calamari was very chewy and the fish and chips were just ok.“

“Their fries were amazing. There were 4 of us, 2 like seafood and 2 did not- perfect place to go with affordable prices. Burger was juicy and the secret sauce to go with burger- delicious. There service was friendly and gave great recommendations“

“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.“

“Wow, such great food and awesome service! Had the lobster roll and it was quality lobster and overflowing with actual meat. Everything was delicious.“

“2nd visit and again food and service were great. only complaint was they cleared my dessert when I wasn't finished without asking. took that as hint to leave.“

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

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

“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!“

“I would recomend to come here for a view, ambience, and meet up. For food, it’s okay but not special considering their price point. Fresh catch halibut might not fresh at all cos it’s a bit fishy and it’s over cooked and it’s pricey for its quality. Lobster was better tho, juicy and fresh. The rest were so so. Calamary was plain and not crunchy on the outside and not hot when served. Clam chowder, well … just ok and too much potato in it. Battered fish and shrimp were slightly better if you eat it with avocado ranch. I loved the place, the pond was beautiful, and friendly staffs.“

“cheese enchiladas to go were very good! Food ready in minutes! good job!“

“I ordered shrimp and cata's tacos 🌮.. the shrimp was good but the spices hide the shrimp flavor and it's in a fried cheese ( a bit heavy)

The Cata's taco 🌮 was too fishy to me! I took 1 bite and couldn't eat it

My friend liked her fish tacos!“

“This place is the best! We’re from Colorado and we found this place three years ago when we were visiting. We’ve dreamt about their fish and shrimp tacos ever since, so we make it a point to stop by whenever we’re in San Diego. This last trip was no different. We even went twice this year because they recommended their garlic and butter fish and shrimp tacos and they’re to die for (along with everything else we’ve had). While they do have outdoor seating available, we ate in our car because we had our pup with us. When we went back, they even said they remembered us. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming, the place is clean and the food is tasteful. We just wish they would bring their truck to Denver so we could have them more often!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The Chinese food was good!“

“Finding a restaurant that pleases everyone in the family can be a challenge, but this place knocked it out of the park for my wife, daughter, and me. From the warm, attentive service to the generous, perfectly sized portions, everything was dialed in from start to finish.
The food and drinks completely stole the show:
* Fish Tacos: Absolutely spot-on. Instead of heavy batter overpowering the taco, they let the fish take center stage—light, fresh, and perfectly seasoned.
* Caldo de 7 Mares: Rich, comforting, and packed with tender seafood in an authentic, deeply flavorful broth.
* Rice & Beans: Far from an afterthought—flavorful, fresh, and the perfect complement to the mains.
* Aguas Frescas: Incredibly refreshing. We tried the Mango, Cucumber, and Jamaica, and each one hit that rare sweet spot—not overly sugary and not too tart.
Our palates left very happy, and we are already looking forward to our next visit. A standout spot for fresh, honest seafood and fantastic drinks done right. Highly recommended!“

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

“Awesome place and good food“

“Amazing! Great options and friendly environment!!“

“​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!“

“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😃“

“The food is soooo good, big portions and excellent service.“

“We really enjoyed our meal here! We had the chimichanga, beef and bean burrito, and a couple of rolled tacos. The chimichanga was definitely our favourite! We also had the churros which had a fruit filling (strawberry?) and we're delicious.“

“Hands down the best seafood in San Diego

I live in Riverside County, but I go and visit my family in San Diego and we have to hit the spot the big charola for $150 pack the seafood you can go wrong and they give you two big full bags of tostadas in each tostada is 7+ dollars to the math can go wrong 10 out of 10 highly guarantee this spot come check the spot down on the southeast San Diego“

“Always a wonderful experience with great food and service! I have loved every thing I’ve tried on the menu. This is our go to place whenever we want tasty and excellent cuisine👏“

“My family always comes here any time we are in San diego. Its easily the best Nepalese food I've ever had and it's consistently good every single time I'm here. I usually get the buttered chicken or the lamb curry which are always amazing, but I'm sure that anything off the menu is good. The service is good, the workers are kind, the place is clean and it has a nice atmosphere as well. And most importantly the cheese naan is a must.“

“Heard about this place on Facebook. Small place but has about 7 dine in tables. Not much on looks but the food is delicious. I had the salt and pepper shrimp that was incredible. Good portions of food that you can share. Prices are bit higher with an average of $16-$20 and entrée“

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

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

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

“The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor! The service was fast and friendly, and the staff made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was clean, cozy, and perfect for a relaxing meal.
Highly recommend this place.“

“I love the breakfast burrito with chorizo. Best one in San Diego! Love the green salsa. I do have to be careful when I order since I'm one of those people who taste soap when there is cilantro in my food 😆
So I stick to my breakfast 🌯 burrito and I'm always happy! Yum 😋
Of course I will go back!“

“Muy ricos los tacos de camarón de filete“

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

“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. 😊“

“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.“

“Very delicious my new favorite Mexican food“

“This place is amazing. Had the fish tacos and shrimp tacos both were deep fried and delicious. Hubby had the aguachile bontanas and it was so fresh and filling. Fresh made tortillas for the tacos and tostadas. Also had the clamato which quenched my thirst.
I was also completely endeared to the fact that it was an elderly gentleman cooking and seemed to have a speech impediment. The time it took to cook the food was well worth the wait“

“I recently tried Caribbean Taste for the first time after driving by for years. I took my godson and his friend with me. We were all completely blown away. We ordered the jerk chicken, curry chicken, and oxtail plates. Everything was fall-off-the-bone tender, seasoned to the gods, and sumptuous!

My favorites were the oxtail and jerk chicken, but everything was delectable and prepared with tangible love and care. The rice and beans, veggies, and plantains were all so delicious as well. At the end, we ordered two curry chicken patties and ate them in the parking lot. Those patties might’ve somehow topped the plates! We’re talking flaky, epic breading and unbelievably moist and flavorful filling.

I’m so glad I finally stopped by here. This is a hidden gem in San Diego. I cannot recommend this spot enough for anyone looking for authentic Jamaican cooking. Come hungry!“

“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.“

“We came from NJ vacation! The burrito city is an amazing place, affordable, delicious and we will return before we go back to NJ. Service is amazing, staff are super friendly and nice. The Shrimp Burrito is the best, chicken fajitas are so good. I give 5 stars.“