Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)

4.5
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3414 reviews
 $$$
(949) 574-0274   |   Visit Website

About

Santa Monica Seafood in Costa Mesa, California is a seafood restaurant, cafe, and oyster bar restaurant. Customers looking for fresh seafood can find a wide range of items in the market, including live fish, shellfish, scallops, and prawns. The cafe and oyster bar offer customers a variety of meals, including sushi, sandwiches, and salads. In addition, the restaurant offers catering services for events and meetings. Santa Monica Seafood prides itself on providing fresh, high-quality seafood for its customers.

Restaurant Features

Facilities & Amenities

  • Restroom Restroom
  • Bar Bar
  • Kid High Chair Kid High Chair
  • Alcohol Alcohol
  • Happy Hour Specials Happy Hour
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Access

Parking

  • Free Parking Lot

Accepted Payments

  • Credit Card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Must Try Dishes

Located in Costa Mesa, California, Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe) offers a plethora of must-try dishes. Their classic lobster bisque is a creamy delight, perfect for seafood lovers. For a fresh and light option, the Dungeness crab salad is a refreshing mix of tender crab meat and crisp greens. Seafood aficionados will also relish the succulent grilled Pacific swordfish served with a flavorful herb sauce. Indulge in their famous Alaskan king crab legs, cooked to perfection and showcasing the natural sweetness of the meat. Lastly, their signature fish tacos, bursting with flavors and topped with zesty lime crema, are a local favorite. With an extensive menu and impeccable seafood offerings, Santa Monica Seafood is sure to delight any palate.

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Reviews for Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)

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Michael S.

Love this place! Been coming here for years. The highest quality seafood you can buy. They supply many of the restaurants you eat at as well. I love coming here for the happy hour as well. So many great oyster choices and I love the deli case they have to with all the other great options as well.

Aldo C.

Come here every couple months. Seafood is so fresh. Quaint lil cafe, not fancy but good food. Happy hour daily till 6. Usually get oysters, clam chowder, lobster bisque , wraps and bowls. They don’t have lobster bisque anymore ????. Great low key date spot with good wine n spirits.

Daisy L.

Happy hour daily. Our go to spot for baja fish tacos :)

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Business Hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location Map

154 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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