Hermosa Beach Fish Shop

The week following my weekend visit to Fresno actually went by so quickly. Before I knew it, it was Friday! To be honest, I’m not even sure what I did that week that made it so productive, but at least work was done. One thing that was hard to shake off my mind was the aftertaste of this disgusting protein bar…

Very simply, nice. Thursday night $1 oysters, can't beat that price. Pair it with a beer. Very easy to order. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The only dig (and really not that big a deal) is that they give free chips in a very small portion.

Loved the Mahi Mahi fish tacos and the lobster tacos. Cosy place with children and dogs on the terrace. Great!

Calamari is ok, onion rings are to die for (ask for one more serving of ranch though! Clam chowder is delicious and the bread bowl is tasty and sturdy! It's very good for dine in or take out!

The menu features two options: a build-your-own style, where you can select your fish, how you want it cooked, and how you'd like it presented—be it as a taco, salad, sandwich, or dinner plate—along with choosing your sides. They also offer a preset menu featuring popular seafood dishes like fish and chips, chowders, and poke. George warmly welcomed us as we mentioned it was our first visit. He recommended the fish platter, which includes an 8-ounce serving of fish plus two sides. I opted for the Red Snapper at $15.50, the lower-priced choice. I paired it with 6-grain rice and vegetables for my sides. Stephen chose the Mahi for $19.50, along with jasmine rice (which is a kind of sticky white rice) and a vinaigrette-based coleslaw instead of the typical creamy mayo. We also ordered a portion of the Fish Shop Shrimp, which consisted of six large shrimp seasoned with their special "fish shop" spices and served with a chipotle aioli. It had a nice kick but wasn't overly spicy—definitely a thumbs up at $9.50. Additionally, we couldn't resist getting a side of onion rings after spotting someone else's order, which looked delicious. The rings were large, lightly battered, and incredibly juicy; we were glad we made that choice. We also tried a "cup" of clam chowder, which turned out to be quite large. I noticed the "bowl" was massive, showcasing the generous portions served here. When our entrees arrived, the fish was juicy and tender. The servings were plentiful, and the sides—coleslaw and vegetables—were enough to comfortably share between two people. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our appetites, as we ended up taking home half of the chowder, some shrimp, onion rings, and vegetables. That became Stephen’s lunch for the following day! Overall, while seafood can be pricey, the portion sizes here make it worth it; you really get what you pay for with the ample food provided. Next time, I think I’ll share a plate with Stephen, or perhaps just go for a bowl of soup and share some onion rings—they were THAT good!