Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market - Monterey (CA)

5 /5 Anthony: Wow. I was hesitant to go to this place at first but I’m so glad we did. The food was 10/10, we started eating before I was able to get pictures because we were pretty starving after a day at the aquarium but it was all exquisite. The fish for the fish and chips was crispy and cooked to perfection. The clam chowder bread bowl was literally overflowing with clam chowder and the bread was actually soft, usually when I get bread bowls the clam chowder only fills up 3/4 of the bowl and the bread is hard as a rock. The cocktail shrimp was huge, literally everything we all ordered was great and fairly priced. I will say the brownies left something to be desired, they were pretty crumbly and not very sweet. Overall would absolutely recommend coming here and I will be back.

5 /5 Kristina Olsen: Casual, and absolutely delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly. My brother raved about the prawns. The fries were soft inside, crispy outside (maybe battered or twice fried?). My SIL approved of the coleslaw, and she claims to judge places by their coleslaw. They had a wide selection of fish, but we got regular fish and chips and my brother, the one who loved the prawns, got the combination and chips. It was the perfect meal after out day at the Aquarium.

2 /5 Ms D: I was very excited to try this place - read rave reviews. Waited for my sister to visit from out of town so we could take her. The place was packed and vibrant (we went for dinner on New Year’s Day). Service was great and efficient. We ordered the halibut and chips and the fried calamari. Food came out hot and fast, and looked really good. The calamari was tender and delicious. The garlic bread was just right. The fish - the halibut we paid $28 + tax for - was the consistency of chicken. It was profoundly overcooked. I get it - the place was super busy. But for the price you pay for the halibut, that’s just insane that the fish could be that overcooked. Since it was slammed, we did not take the food back. Maybe we should’ve. The batter was nothing to write home about, either, but forgivable. The overcooked halibut was just a waste. I will return because the reviews are generally so good, but the trip was just really unfortunate. Will update my review if the next trip is better.

5 /5 Jay Wu: Not on the Main Street but it’s a gem. Locals know about its tourist won’t go to it. But they’re missing out. I happened upon by chance and what great food they have. Talk about fresh, never had fresh grilled salmon before and it’s a game changer. Meat was moist and tender. Shrimp were made well and cooked perfectly. Fran a menu, order at counter and then sit. Loved the fries it’s like lightly battered and fried.

4 /5 Brynn H: The calamari was AMAZING! We also got oysters and grilled sea bass - both were fresh and tasted great. Got Cajun seasoning for the sea bass, not very strong in flavor but I didn’t mind. Shared all of this between two people and it was a good amount, full but not stuffed. Steamed veggies were subpar but it’s not like that is what you’re coming here for.