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A fish dinner that feels like a deliberate choice rather than a default option on a crowded menu.

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Updated May 2026
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Small, authentic seafood restaurant with loud music that challenges conversation. Offers Sinaloa-style dishes with big portions and affordable prices. Atmosphere feels friendly but busy, with occasional noise from children.

Seafood here features freshly made dishes with powerful flavors and a variety of options. Fish tacos come without greasiness, and aguachiles stand out as a highlight.

Fresh fish tacos come without grease and pack a tasty punch. Baja-style tacos and ceviches hold their own against coastal standards.

People are saying

"I found the food to be amazing and fresh."

"I thought the seafood here was excellent."

"I found the fish tacos to be superb and seasoned perfectly."

Good to know

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Parking is available behind the building or on the street.

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The restaurant is small and can be hard to locate.

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Expect big portions of seafood with affordable prices.

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Sushi restaurant

Small, cozy sushi spot with a quiet, low-key atmosphere and a casual, fast-food vibe. Fresh, delicious sushi features large, filling rolls and well-seasoned rice at affordable prices. The space feels snug and unassuming, with minimal background noise and simple ordering.

Cooked seafood baked over rice and seaweed comes with a sushi sauce topping. Fish tastes fresh and has a good quality. Rolls combine soft sushi with a crunch from fried shrimp and cucumber. Crab and shrimp dishes appeal to kids.

Fish here is consistently fresh and tasty. Quality stays good across visits.

People are saying

"I thought the sushi here was the best I've tried."

"The seafood here tastes so fresh and delicious."

"The fish here tastes so fresh and tasty."

Good to know

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Sushi Maki is take-out only; no dine-in option available.

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Most sushi rolls cost around $8, making it affordable.

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The wait time for orders is generally short.

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Cambodian restaurant

Spacious dining area features bright, clean decor with vibrant flowers and a tropical ambiance. Atmosphere stays cozy and intimate, supporting quiet conversations and a relaxed vibe. Khmer karaoke music plays softly, enhancing the authentic Cambodian experience.

Fish dishes show great seasoning and balanced flavors with options like fish amok, fish soup, and NGOM SDOV fish nuggets. Shrimp appears in honey walnut shrimp and Kuy Teav, both rich in texture and taste.

Fish dishes feature a crispy fish salad with perfectly seasoned nuggets and a delightful mix of spicy, bitter, sweet, sour, and salty flavors. Options include a flavorful fish amok, a tasty fish soup, and the Samlouw Machu with fish.

People are saying

"I found the authentic Khmer food here tasted just like home."

"The seafood here is flavorful and well prepared."

"The fish salad here is a delightful mix of spicy, sour, and salty."

Good to know

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Lunch specials cost $9.95 and are a great value.

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Happy hour runs from 2-5pm with $5 deals and 20% off menu items.

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There is a 30% discount on a different dish every day.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant offers a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere with 60's pop and soul music playing in the background. Clean space features calming blue furniture and waterfront views with both open and covered outdoor seating. Known for classic Pacific Northwest seafood, especially clam chowder and fish & chips.

Seafood here is fresh and excellent, with standout dishes like scallops, clams, and a classic fried fish sandwich featuring a great filet. The clam chowder is creamy with soft potatoes and plenty of clams, and the fish is well seasoned and cooked perfectly.

Fish here stands out for its great quality and perfectly cooked preparation. The fish sandwich features a simple yet awesome filet that pairs well with its elements, while the fish and chips are hot, delicious, and better than many pricier options.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious and always made fresh."

"The fish and chips here are delicious and crispy."

"The fish and chips here are delicious."

Good to know

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The restaurant is very clean and well-maintained.

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Prices for kids' fish and chips are $8 for small portions.

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Expect reduced portion sizes for fish and chips compared to previous visits.

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Sushi restaurant

Small sushi restaurant with a simple, family-friendly atmosphere and clean, comfortable dining area. Offers excellent sushi quality with creative rolls and exceptional portion sizes at reasonable prices. Environment feels bland but cozy, with some challenges like cold dining room and tricky parking.

Fish comes in big pieces and stays consistently fresh with perfectly seasoned rice. Sashimi can be bland, hinting at lower quality or frozen fish.

Fish comes in consistently fresh cuts with nice big pieces and perfectly seasoned rice. Sashimi can be bland and flavorless, suggesting some quality variation.

People are saying

"The Japanese food here, especially the sushi, is amazing and always fresh."

"The fish here is so fresh and the pieces are nice and big."

"I thought the seafood here was incredibly fresh."

Good to know

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Parking can be tricky; consider arriving early.

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The restaurant uses a QR code system for ordering.

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Prices are reasonable compared to similar quality sushi.

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Classic diner interior creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a nostalgic decor and friendly local vibe. Radio music plays softly in the background, adding to the relaxed, homey feel. Seating includes booths and a counter with high seats, supporting a casual, comfortable dining experience.

Shrimp dishes stand out with shrimp benedict praised for its flavor and the shrimp and grits offering solid taste. Catfish arrives juicy and tender with a crispy coating, while po' boys come generous with a tasty aioli.

Three large pieces of cornmeal battered fish come with a crispy coating and juicy, tender catfish inside. Fried fish here stands out for its generous portions and satisfying texture.

People are saying

"My breakfast was very good; I couldn't adequately describe how good it was."

"The seafood here, especially the catfish, has a great cornmeal crust."

"I loved the thick portions of fried fish with a great crust."

Good to know

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The hours of operation are very limited.

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Southern Diner charges a debit or credit card fee without informing customers beforehand.

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There was no signage indicating a card fee anywhere in the restaurant.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant offers a spacious, bright dining room with café-style seating and ample TVs. Atmosphere feels lively and fun, suited for casual group outings rather than intimate dinners. Guests use provided plastic gloves and bibs to enjoy flavorful seafood boils with fresh, well-prepared dishes.

Seafood boil stands out with its house special seasoning that adds a distinct flavor. Oysters come fresh and cool, complementing the overall quality of the seafood.

Fish and chips feature halibut and oysters with fries. Fried fish tends to be under fried and oily. Non-breaded fish options are limited.

People are saying

"The seafood boil here is flavorful, especially with the house sauce."

"The food here is packed with excellent flavor and spice."

"I thought their fish and chips were excellent."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended on weekends due to high demand.

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Happy hour runs from 4-6pm with discounted drinks and appetizers.

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Expect a wait time of 30-45 minutes during peak dinner hours.

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Chinese supermarket

Asian supermarket with fresh seafood and an extensive meat selection offers a clean, well-organized shopping environment. The atmosphere feels authentic and vibrant, attracting shoppers looking for a wide variety of Asian groceries and ready-to-eat foods. Prices remain affordable, with notable discounts on cooked food after 7pm.

Fresh fish includes large mouth and small mouth bass alongside live lobsters, shrimp, and a variety of shellfish like crab, mussels, and oysters. The seafood section stays very clean and offers affordable Manila clams and Kumamoto oysters priced at $15 per dozen.

Live crab, lobster, and shellfish come from all over the world, with both fresh and frozen options. The selection includes large and small mouth bass, mussels, oysters, and squid, plus the option to have fish fried and seasoned on site.

People are saying

"I found so many varieties of Asian food here."

"I found an amazing selection of fresh seafood here."

"You'll find an amazing variety of fresh fish here."

Good to know

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The ready-to-eat food section offers great options for a quick meal.

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Any food cooked that day is discounted after 7pm.

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The market is very clean and well organized for easy shopping.

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