Nikka Fish Market & Grill - Goleta (CA)

3 /5 USA is a Constitutional Federal Republic: Fish market and restaurant combined in a strip mall. Architecture is full-on fish market with some tables. Service was friendly and quick. I had the Clam Chowder and Seafood Paella. The Clam Chowder was good, but I am not a fan of the Paella. The seafood was fresh, but the clams disappeared in the rice and the mussels were pretty small. The rice was very sticky and appeared to be jammed into the clams and mussels. The sauce was kind of seasonless, but very sticky.

3 /5 Emmie Galler: Ordered a lobster roll. This did not look or taste like a lobster, tasted like shrimp. When I called to ask the restaurant they told me that this was 100% a lobster roll. Cost 26 dollars

4 /5 Melvin Seid: Service was fast and friendly. Food was good. For fried foods, the batter could use more seasoning.

5 /5 Justin K: Delicious seafood combos you order at the counter. Not very busy on a Tuesday night. You can get dessert from yogurtland down the block. We had the cioppino, paella, and fish and chips. Yum!

5 /5 Vincent Tang: Seafood restaurant with beach-themed decorations and fried treats. When dining-in, youll order at the cashier, get a number, and find a table. I would recommend the "Calamari" appetizer. It comes as a ring similar to the shape of an onion ring. It doesnt come with any sauces so youll want to try either the ketchup or vinegar sauce they serve at the table. It comes fresh and crispy. The service was generous, courteous, and quick. There were enough open spots on a Saturday evening. Overall, the seafood tasted fresh and was well-made. Its one of the spots worth coming back to the next time I am in the area.