Pier 76 Fish Grill

Yummy and healthy fish platters, completely reasonable price for such a hip looking place. The owner used to be the chef at Walt’s Warf in Seal Beach so he knows good seafood. Go and enjoy!

We came because of the good reviews, but there is nothing special about this place first of all you can barely read the menu is hand written on pieces of wood you need glasses to read it
Second I ordered the shrimp with brown rice
It’s only 4 shrimps and the brown rice has no taste in think my grandma can cook it better the kale salad is more onion than nothing, sorry but I am not coming again …

Was very disappointed in the lobster roll and Mahi Mahi plate. Fish wasn’t a good quality and the roll was mostly bread.

When you’re feeling seafood for happy hour, look no further than Pier 76 Fish Grill. Situated underneath the Wells Fargo building in Downtown Long Beach, Pier 76 is in a première spot for some great dining in the area. It has a pretty casual ambiance and offers a lot of great choices at reasonable prices.
My boyfriend and I always get the grilled fish tacos and chowder fries. Believe me when I say you may only need to get one taco because the ones here are FAT. Stacked high with smoky grilled fish, cabbage, tomatoes and mandarin oranges, these are some pretty hefty sized tacos that are also big in flavor. The chowder fries are also a must-​have and come with a steaming heap of thick clam chowder along with potatoes, bacon and spring onions. Make sure you eat this with a fork, the chowder is very hot!
Other notables worth ordering include the calamari and scallop and shrimp ceviche. The calamari is fried to perfection, dusted with a little bit of chile powder and comes with a tabasco-​honey dipping sauce. The ceviche is super fresh and is accompanied by a side of fresh house-​made tortilla chips and sliced avocado. All of these items are $ 5 during happy hour with generous portions. Wash it down with a glass or two of their $ 4 house wine or craft beers and you’re golden!

This place is like Slapfish and California fish grill had baby haha.
I thought it was a regular sit down restaurant, but it’s the type where you order upfront then get seated. menu selection is simple and we luckily made it to happy hour! Checked in for free lemonade :)
My bf ordered the salmon plate, with the broccoli slaw. I got the yellowtail with mac & cheese. Both come with a side of rice!
The portions are pretty big, but I felt it was equivalent towards pricing. 13 $
The yellowtail was good, nice grill marks, but I wish the sauce was more garlicky, it tasted like only butter. The mac and cheese is AMAZING. idk how but it tastes a little like clam chowder in it too! I would order like 3 sides of the mac & cheese HAHA
My bf’s salmon was simple, not much flavor with the sauce as well. His broccoli slaw was super good too! I loved it. Made the lunch taste super fresh.
My only complaint is that the menu isn’t super specific, I would say look at the menu outside bc it tells you everything that’s on the order. For example, inside showed «smoked tacos», but on the outside menu it explained the fish, and all the toppings/​sauce on top. Wish there were pictures!
I would come back!

This is a great place, low key and easy going… indoor and outdoor seating. Menu isn’t huge but lots of great selections. The lobster roll with candied bacon is amazing… so fresh with amazing flavor! Love their broccoli slaw and my son had the Mac and cheese and it was legit! Staff is friendly and they had nice wine, beer, lemonade and batch cola.

Dropped in for a quick lunch after work today. I have to say, for my first time here, the food is absolutely amazing. Healthy, nice portions, as well as excellent service!
Food took not long at all to make it out to my table. The cashier was very pleasant and informative. I also have no complaints about the beer costs. This place has all the right points, good beer and good fish. Sounds like my kinda night.
I spoke with Miguel for a minute or so, he seems to love his job as we spoke about the other items on the menu. I was very pleased with the help he provided. Give that man a raise! Great customer service !! Also, the patio is in a decent location and I advise others to visit this place when you get a chance.
It was so good that this is my first review ever on Unilocal!Had to let others know !!

Greasy butter laden fish. Flies would not go away so seating inside, I spent time shooing the flies. It was hard to taste the fish because there was a lot of butter. I only tasted soft butter. Fish not crispy, not flaky. I wanted to throw it away after 1 bite.

Prior to trying this place, I had read Unilocal reviews while we were in long beach and decided to drive to this place and give it a try.
We are always big fan of fish tacos and wanted to get fish tacos here. The cashier told us that it is a mix of all the fishes they have (salmon, tilapia, yellowtail & Mahi Mahi) and its smoked over night. It sounded interesting and still wanted to try it but we weren’t fans. It tasted and smelled super fishy (and oily). We also got fries on the side, which was ok, nothing special.
Though the food wasn’t our favorite, the restaurant looked very nice and clean. The lady that was ringing up orders was also very nice and attentive.

Pretty good, but not as great as I was led to believe by some other reviews. I didn’t have a problem with the layout or ambiance. I knew going in that it was order at the counter and they bring the food to you. But really, it does bring down the experience a bit for this to be set up as fast casual rather than table service.
As for the food, the broccoli & Brussels sprouts plate was excellent. A generous amount, oiled & roasted. The veggies were crispy and flavorful. The mac & cheese side was passable — pretty standard but nothing exceptional. The langostino & lobster roll was just okay. I liked the topping of diced tomatoes & onions and bacon quite a bit. However, there actually was too much coolness and moisture from the tomatoes that it worked against the warm meats. I want either a hot roll or a cold one, not some lukewarm one that comes from a cool wet top and a warm bottom. The langostino & lobster themselves were okay. There was a good proportion of actual lobster. But this ain’t no Maine lobster shack roll.

I work walking distance from Pier 76, and it has quickly become by favorite lunch spot.
I’ve only tried the Tilapia, Trout, and the shrimp always with sides of grilled zucchini and green salad. They’re all great, but my favorite is the trout because of the honey mustard sauce that it’s paired with. Portions are pretty big, so come hungry.
Also, service and staff are all great and happily make substitutions and answer any questions that you may have.

Baby lobster, candied bacon, tomato, Chipotle Bleu cheese on a brioche roll with sweet potato fries and bacon Bleu cheese. S 13 pier 76 Long Beach…
…I HATE FISH and I cannot resist the inventive sauces and sides… GO!

I can’t wait to come back here.
We got the lobster roll and the clam chowder, thumbs up for both!

The 4 of us were of different minds about Pier 76, but reviews are personal, not democratic, so I dumbed it down to me and my fellow Unilocalers, whose reviews brought us here.
The steer was a good one.
I like cafeteria style restaurants, especially when the décor is funky and the food is delivered to you in a utilitarian, self-​seated arrangement with catering style order numbers for the table. There is a certain jazzed up ebb and flow of energy to this kind of dining, and the quality of the seafood here — at very reasonable pricing — made the experience that much better.
Real deal Maine lobster rolls are hard to reproduce anywhere else. Pier 76 does a good job with theirs and they are certainly priced right — if a tad short on quality and authenticity. Plenty of lobster and langoustine meat in these puppies, not overdone with mayo, with several choices for condiments and spicing. The ceviche was brimming with seafood and the right amount of acid, if a bit bland. But «kick-​up» ingredients are readily available so you can spice it to taste.
I didn’t care for the sides. The mac-​n-​cheese was overcooked to a sort of pasta/​cheese mush and the tortilla chips as sides for the ceviche were stale (bummer). But the sweet potato fries were decent.
Overall a 3.5 on the food — but the college dining hall kind of casual ambience bumps it up to 4 for me.

It’s a good quality place for a fast casual fish meal. You stand up to order and they deliver the food to your table.
Very reasonable prices – solid value.
Not a romantic dating type venue.
They go the extra yard for you: One of the rare (maybe only) places that cuts fresh sweet potatoes for the sweet potato fries – Get them.
They make their own salad concoctions and the one that we had with Broccoli was great.
Salmon was very good and nice sized.
I was not as thrilled with the trout.
Brown rice was sub-​par; I had to send it back for white. White was better, but there are better tasting rices out there that they should explore. There is no excuse for bad rice.
Lemonade free with the Unilocal check-​in was excellent.
Service is helpful friendly – you got the impression that they want you to be satisfied with your meal.
I would definitely stop in here again, when near Pine.

At first I was expecting a full service restaurant, but it’s self-​service type place except they’ll bring your initial orders to your seat. It ended up being alright — I just had to change my frame of mind! I wanted to come here because they have many gluten-​free options — pretty much anything off the grill is gluten free!
I ordered the mahi mahi that comes with rice and then a side of your choice for around $ 12 which is an excellent price for grilled seafood. Each grilled fish already comes seasoned or marinaded with a flavor. The mahi mahi came with a side of blue cheese bacon dressing that I did not really enjoy, so I just ate the fish itself. The boyfriend got grilled trout in honey mustard. We’ve never had fish with honey mustard so it got a little getting used to. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and definitely will try something different next time.
Some highlights of Pier 76:
— gluten free options
— they serve beer on tap and also wine
— there are lean choices
— lobster!
— great prices for seafood
We came after Formula D so it was walkable from the event parking lot which was a bonus for us not having to pay for parking again. It was fun to sit outside in their patio area and watch all the Formula D fans drive away in their modified cars!

Decided to come here after seeing so many good reviews for this place! Sadly our experience doesn’t exactly match what I read. I do not really blame them however because we came around 15 minutes before closing.
Ordered the Lobster Roll, Mac n Cheese, and the mahi mahi (decided to be adventurous). The lobster roll I admit was very good and I would come back just for the lobster roll. I would pass on the rest though because the Mac n cheese was all stuck together and seemed microwaved or something and the mahi mahi was very tasteless. needed seasoning. The free lemonade was okay. Everything was just okay except for the lobster roll.
The staff however were very kind about us coming in late and I would consider maybe coming back on a different time or just trying something else.

Great fresh seafood right in the heart of downtown Long Beach!
We ordered the 8oz clam chowder and langostino & lobster roll. We also got one free lemonade drink with check in. The lemonade was perfect! Not too sweet and not too sour. The clam chowder was the creamy kind with clams, potatoes, and fresh cream. You can taste that it’s fresh but personally I like chunky clam chowder better so this was not the best I’ve ever tasted. If you like creamy clam chowder then this is for you!
The langostino & lobster roll is what this place is famous for and wow is it good! It has lobster, bacon, cilantro, and blue cheese chipotle sauce. It really is perfection. I don’t like blue cheese but since it’s in the chipotle sauce, you can only slightly taste it. This meal is why it’s worth coming here!
Just for the lobster roll alone, this is a must try place!

WOW, the lobster roll here is so tasty and yummy. After seeing all the photos and reviews about their lobster roll, I already knew what I was going to order before I walked in the door.
The lobster roll is $ 12.50, which is a really great deal for a lobster roll. Usually lobster rolls range $ 16 – 20 depending on where you go. That being said, the lobster roll here isn’t overflowing with lobster bits, but there is a nice amount blended in with the other toppings. The bread is nice and fluffy, and the langistino and lobster mix is soooo tasty.
This is definitely my new favorite place to go to for a lobster roll, because they give you great value for what you pay! I also really liked how they had their own lemonades and craft sodas, it’s a nice change up from your typical Coke/​Sprite.
The restaurant is nice, however the staff/​cashier is the reason I’m giving this place 4 stars. The cashier had no expression on her face at all and a level 10 RBF, which was kind of intimidating. The staff could definitely use an attitude adjustment and greet guests with a nice smile, but that’s just my opinion. Also it took about 3 minutes to get my lobster roll and 10 – 12 for my girlfriend to get hers… And she ordered first.

We were debating coming here or going to the Greek place down the street and I definitely let my extreme hunger decide where to go (aka: I didn’t feel like walking back to the Greek restaurant) so we wound up sauntering into this fish restaurant. It’s clean and neat, and it’s one of those places you order your meal at the counter, they up charge you for ever substitution and/​or tiny addition (aka: avocado would have cost extra $$$) and then you take your number and wait for your food to be brought out to you.
I ordered the grilled salmon, plain, cause I’m a huge creature of habit, along with grilled zucchini and extra salad (which they up charged me for… No wonder EATING HEALTHFULLY gets the bad rep of being expensive). When I received my order, I dug in but I wasn’t all that excited with what was placed in front of me. Sure the salmon looked good, but it’s accompaniments looked so boring and… They tasted the exact same. The zucchini was COMPLETELY flavorless and the salad (thanks to no dressing or cheese) tasted like straw, and if this is what they call EXTRA salad, I’m curious to see what one portion looks like. The salmon saved the day though and lenses flavor to the side dishes, allowing me to finish the meal no problem.
**If you follow a low calorie and low fat diet, know that this place can easily cater to your lifestyle!
The Mahi Mahi plate was apparently AWFUL! My fiancé finished his plate because he too was hungry, but as we got up to leave he said «this was gross» and even later in the evening said «lunch totally sucked»… I mean, in defense of this restaurant, ordering plain Mahi Mahi is NOT A GOOD DECISION– as white fish alone is nasty… But when he said his meal was not up to his tastebuds standards, he really meant the mac & cheese was disgusting and then blamed me (lol) for letting him get it… NOT MY FAULT AT ALL– the girl behind the counter said the mac & cheese was better than the French Fries.
I guess you can tell what we wished we did… Eaten at the Greek place down the street. Gyros sound so good right now! Well, if I EVER find myself in Long Beach again… We know NOT to come here ever again. Nope. That being said: I do commend this place on TRYING to cater to the healthy eaters in Long Beach! That being said, here’s a tip: olive oil is insanely healthy, try using just a little when grilling the fish and zucchini!

Came here right before club. Great service, fast and fresh! Ordered the lobster roll and blackened salmon salad… delicious! Will definitely be back!

Came here because I was in the area and had seen good reviews on Unilocal.I ordered the delicious lobster roll and got a free lemonade. Everything was great and tastey. But I can’t give a good rating because I got really sick from the food shortly after. I’ve gotten sick from food before, but this was something else.

Fantastic smoked fish tacos
Informal atmosphere
Great yellowtail
Good portion size
Great price

I ordered the yellowtail with a side of rise and a cup of clam chowder. The yellowtail was really, really, really, good. It tasted like chicken! But when you pour that butter garlic sauce over it, it goes from an 8 to a 10 real quick. I’m a huge french fry lover, and I’m happy to report that their french fries did NOT dissapoint! I’m very happy and overall satisfied! The pricing is a bit high, but understandably because they do sell good quality fish and lobster.

My boyfriend and I had the lobster roll and the smoked fish tacos. The smoked fish tacos were awesome, I really enjoyed the Mandarin oranges mixed in the with the salsa on the tacos. The fish also had a nice smokey flavor to it.
Now, the lobster roll was tasty as well. The bread was perfectly soft! I see why this is one of the most popular items on the menu. My boyfriend was a big fan of the broccoli cold slaw as his side.
I got the mac n cheese as my side, which was good but a tiny bit bland. The cheese had a good flavor but there wasn’t anything to give it a little extra kick. However, I am typically a fan of mac n cheese that has more mix-​ins, etc. I added some black pepper, which made it more enjoyable to me.
Don’t forget to get your parking validated. Overall, location is in easy to find spot and there is a parking structure right next to it.

Reminds me of California fish grill but not as good. The lobster roll was a ⁵⁄₁₀. The service was good and the scenery is nice in the outside seating area.

The lobster roll was delicious!!! I was not disappointed by it, however, I was disappointed with the mac n cheese. It was a little bland and not worth the price.
They have a really good selection of local beers which is also a plus.
Overall, the food was good, service and ambiance was good and I’ll be back!

They have a happy hour for appetizers and beers.
The portions are generous and there’s a free lemonade with purchase.
Pretty delicious overall.
Be prepared to pay for $ 5 parking tho

Long overdue review… go.
Pier 76 is a healthy causal dining experience that never disappoints.
My favorite is the yellowtail dinner with grilled zucchini and brown rice. The smoked fish tacos off the specialties menu are delicious. The tacos come with a cream sauce and mandarin orange slices that create the perfect balance of flavor. The langostino and lobster roll is a tasty and hearty sandwich. There is also a chicken plate for this opposed to fish. I am pretty picky when it comes to mac and cheese so theirs is just okay.
Pretty good selection of beer and wine.
Nice patio area great for people watching when the weather is right. Large plexi-​glass panels around the patio to catch the wind and drown out the noise of the train depot right outside.
Order at the counter and find a seat with your number. Always good for dining with friends and avoiding separate checks. Friendly staff. No tipping allowed by the business.
Parking garage adjacent although not sure of the price.

Bottom line: Definitely in my all time top twenty.
So, here I sit in the corner of Pier 76, having consumed my order of smoked fish tacos, grilled zucchini and halfway through my Draft drawn Mammoth Nut Brown ale served by the very competent counter staff, Estefania…
And you’re going to ask me… Was it worth it? Was it worth me getting snowed out of «The 2016 DC blizzard» that dumped 24 inches of snow on my home and the hour long ride on the metro from LAX?
Yes, yes it was. The tacos were very good, and I have little doubt the rest of the menu is good too from the nearby laughs I am hearing over the heavy California beat rock music. The red plaid shirted staff are ever circulating and attending. The feel is jean friendly, comfortable and inviting. And if the day was a bit warmer, I’d be sitting outside watching people. This is a place that caters to upwardly mobile mid-​lifers, but probably not my 84 year old Mom. Well, maybe if Mom needed good smoked fish tacos.
What would I change? Nothing really. Price point is «on» for a downtown eatery, the urban feel is upbeat and relaxing to the «Chillax». Maybe I would get the smoked fish in the tacos just a bit warmer… But hey, I had cold scallops once at The Inn at Little Washington. (Still will go back for both.)
But seriously… This place is worth the metro train trip from LAX.

Been waiting to try this place for awhile now so we finally went today. Cute place but I thought their foods were okay… The ceviche and poke was too sweet for me. It need more spice in my opinion. Their fish and chips was okay for me. I should have ordered their entrée so I will have to come back and try it!
Customer service was great. The workers came by a couple of times to check in and asked if we needed anything.
Also, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK IN! You can get a free lemonade!!!

First time visiting this place. I stop by in search of the langostino and lobster roll so many people here are talking about. So disappointed to hear when ordering they were out of langostino and lobster. I was about to make a 180 and depart for another restaurant when a staff member (Miguel) immediately suggested other options. He offered the mussels & fries, which I wasn’t convince because it is not an ordinary/​typical combination. Miguel was very knowledgable on the menu and described in detail this dish including key ingredients. I ended up ordering the mussels & fries… by far the best mussels I have ever tried. This bucket of greatness was simply amazing; rich in flavor, buttery, well balance with white wine, carrots, bacon, chives and plenty of mussels. I stopped counting mussels at #25. They are not shy about serving them and for $ 11.50, this is definitely well worth your money. What a fantastic dish, when I finally reached the bottom of the bucket, that’s when the fun really began… plenty of French fries… really? yes. plenty of them that at this point have absorbed the wonders dripping from the mussels and the fantastic ingredients they used to cook them. ⁵⁄₅ stars on this dish, thanks Miguel!
I also ordered a glass of red and white splash wine. A fantastic choice, also suggested by Miguel. This was the perfect California wine good for any occasion! Finally, I ordered the clam chowder. I did not find this soup particularly great; it was just good, plenty of clams with the right thickness, yet a bit too salty for me. Perhaps I don’t like clam chowder soup too thick and heavy on the flavor side. and this was one was certainly too strong for me.
The atmosphere was great, has a modern décor, clean areas and well organized. Kudos to Miguel for providing text book customer service. I wanted to tip him and he respectfully declined stating it was not allowed there. This place is a jewel, I’ll be back!

I had the opportunity to come here on my way to the Aquarium of the Pacific. They have fresh lemonade which as you know is my favorite. If you check in on Unilocal,you get a free lemonade with purchase. I ordered the fish tacos, and french fries. I had no idea how big the fish tacos were going to be. What was interesting is they first smoke and grill the fish and they fry the fish after so it has a smokey light crispy texture. They also added some tangerines to the top of the fish tacos, which was very different. The sweetness of the fruit complimented the smokeyness of the fish.
The fries were served warm and crispy, and the portion was more for sharing. Definitely a great place to stop by again. The only downside is you have to pay for parking. I think we paid $ 3 for parking, but that’s ok.

Great option when you’re craving fish. I absolutely love the macaroni and cheese and the strawberry lemonade which is free when you check in with Unilocal.
They have plenty of seating both inside and outside. I usually opt for sitting on the patio which is a perfect view of Pine Ave for people watching.
The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable about their menu and their recommendations are usually on point.

One of my best friends lives in downtown long beach and we didn’t want to drive anywhere to get food so we walked around till we stumbled upon this gem. This place is simply amazing! We made our orders at the front, grabbed a couple glasses of wine ($ 5 happy hour) and sat at one of the bar stool tables. The food came out fairly quick. I ordered the grilled shrimp with mac and cheese and grilled zucchini. Phenomenal! Everything was extremely flavorful and cooked to perfection. My shrimp was made with pico de gallo. My friend had the fish tacos and sweet potatoes fries. She was raving about it as much as I was.
Big open space and wonderful staff. A must go. Next time I visit her, this will definitely be a stop.

I love you Pier 76! This is one of my favorite fast-​casual spots in Downtown Long Beach and it is definitely worth all the trouble of parking and getting there too! The standout here is definitely the Langostino & Lobster Roll! It is loaded and I mean loaded with such goodness including bacon, tomatoes, cilantro, sauce and much more. I think this roll is way better than overpriced lobster rolls offered at fancy places. It might have some langostino in it but I can guarantee you, this roll is packed with flavor. Pair it with a lemonade or their seasonal watermelon lemonade and you won’t be disappointed. Pier 76 is high in quality and is a great value too!
Service and staff is really friendly and they are there to answer any questions you have. I really enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and the spacious dining room. Finding a seat is no problem even during busy hours. I have gone to Pier 76 several times now and every time, their food just keeps getting better and better. I love fast-​casual places and this one totally makes me feel like I’m dining at the beach. Love it, love it, love it!

Great find in Long Beach. Wanted seafood, wanted something away from the Village, and had a wonderful low-​key dinner. Reasonably priced, nice variety and generous portions.
If you get an Combination, that comes with a side and a beverage. The California Mussels & Fries is a good choice: a nice variation on the classic Belgian staple. Here, the fries are inside the pot along with some vegetables and a ton of mussels. I tasted a few, which look like mini versions of the Kiwi Green Lip Mussels. Definitely good, though I sensed a slightly acidic taste to them. Never had this before, so that’s maybe just how it is. My companion loved his, and even though he was hungry, still walked out with a big doggy bag.
A good choice for a side (or if, not, just a good choice in general) is the Clam Chowder. It was well-​populated with clams and potatoes and had a great flavor. I know it’s hip to add bacon the Clam Chowder (as well as to just about anything), but the absence of it was not at all missed. We really liked it.
My main was the Yellow Tail. It’s a solid though tender filet grilled and maybe sauteed, too. No matter now they did it, I’m so glad I got it. They have several good-​looking choices, and apparently this is a popular one. Tasted fresh as can be, and the accompanying rice was a simple but perfect complement.
The Watermelon Lemonade got high marks. I was way impressed with the many options for beers: lots on tap, too. I had a Ma Pilsner (from WA, I think). Purported to be in the vein of Stella, and that’s about right. Served in a nice chilled pint glass.
Great underplayed nautical theme playing out here in the restaurant. But don’t let the casual appearance fool you: They are serious about the seafood!

Unilocal has seriously been a life saver for me since every time when I’m in a new area and I want to eat something different I can just search and find something good. Pier 76 Fish Grill came up on one of those searches when I was in Long Beach for the car races so this was the dinner option that we decided to try.
If you check in you get a free lemonade also so that is a plus! Also ordered a glass of red wine for our meal too. I like this concept of ordering your food at the cashier side and they come and bring you the food to your table. They give you a number to place on the table for them to know which food item is for what guest.
For food we ordered the Albacore poke and swordfish with a kale salad. Both items were really good and I have to say it was pretty large for sharing between two people. The fish tasted really fresh and nice. One of my favorite salads are kale ones and this had just enough dressing and it wasn’t at all drenched in it. I fell in love seriously! If you are ever in the LBC you have to go and try this place out!

I read the reviews on Unilocal so decided this was a good place to check out for lunch. Not only was I so impressed by my lunch, I ended up coming back for dinner!
We sampled:
Fish sandwich — best ever! Whoever was making it that day was on it. The fish was perfectly cooked, nice grill marks, tasted fresh and the bun was buttery soft. Must have!
Smoked fish tacos — 2 generous portions of fish tacos piled high. I liked the smokey flavor, but preferred my grilled fish sandwich more.
Ceviche — nice chunks of scallop and shrimp with a good portion of avocado. I would order this again.
Calamari — this was just average, and unfortunately a little soggy when it came to us, like the oil wasn’t hot enough.
Broccoli salad — love that it wasn’t a creamy mayo based. The Asian flavor really worked. It was such a huge portion I couldn’t finish it all.
Nice Unilocal check-​in offer for their lemonade. Regular lemonade was tasty and the strawberry was extra tasty.
I wish this place was in Vancouver! Great food, fresh seafood, awesome service and inexpensive. Bonus points for the great music they were playing.

Sometimes the boyfriend doesn’t have work (owns his own business) on the odd weekdays that happen to coincide with my days off and I get SO EXCITED! *happy face*
And then stormy eyed Brandon throws on his Ray Bans ala Miami Vice and tells me to get ready to shake down some money from one of his customers who bounced a check. Dun-​dun-​duuuuuuun. He’s imposing when someone effs with our moolah. It’s kinda hot.
So, heck, we hopped in the C63 and took the scenic route up to Rancho Palos Verdes. And after an apologetic check delivery to said boyfriend, I whipped open my Unilocal app and reviewed my bookmarks for lunch.
Which brings us to Pier 76 Fish Grill on the way back home. Park in the garage attached to the restaurant and they will validate within a 2 hour time frame. Boyfriend enjoyed the check in deal of free lemonade, I enjoyed their tap hard cider.
Service was friendly and efficient. It’s an order at the counter, you get a number and they serve the table-​type place.
Brandon ordered the Mahi with bleu cheese/​bacon dressing and a side of grilled zucchini (I stood there aghast. A veg?! When mac and cheese was an option!?) I said not a word. Eat your veggies, love. LOL.
My plate would be the lobster roll which was a 3.5/5…good, however lacked seasoning, most notably salt. The green onion was a tad overpowering of the sweet lobster flavor and the «candied bacon» was more like bacon bits.
Brandon gave his entrée 5 stars and he heartily endorsed the fast-​casual seafood concept (he’s not experienced California Fish Grill nor Slapfish in the same space).
I had a moment of «order regret» when I walked past the Best of OC plaque speaking to their amazing mussels. GAH, that was my other consideration. Next time!

Très bon concept de restaurant
Du poisson grillé et un repas équilibré
Une excellente adresse