2007-03-04 14:48:22 · 4 answers · asked by cailincox 3 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
You actually have a number of pretty good options.
1) Blue Water Grill on India St. (2 doors down from El Indio restaurant) is a combo restaurant retail fish market. I have been buying fish there for the last 2 years and have been extremely happy with them. While the selection isn't enormous, a lot of the fish is locally caught. Prices are competitive with Point Loma Seafood and Whole Foods, though usually a dollar or two less. They will cut whole pieces to your specifications and they will skin and bone if you ask. Try the homemade ceviche, it's really good, and they'll give you a sample if you ask..
2) Point Loma Seafood - Shelter Island area. Grand-daddy of all fish markets. Large, extensive selection of fish and shellfish, usually very busy, valet parking. Prices are high, but quality usually warrants the price tag. PLS also operates a quick service, to-go food outlet which contributes significantly to the crowds.
Of the 2 I prefer Blue Water Grill because of the more personal attention I get. I don't feel like I'm being herded through a barn.
3) Whole Foods in Hillcrest at 7th and University - I've had very good luck with the fish at this particular Whole Foods. But their Whole Paycheck alter-ego is a pretty apt description of what it will cost you to buy fish at Whole Foods. I have not purchased fish from Whole Foods in the last 2 years because I can get the same quality for less at Blue Water Grill.
2007-03-04 15:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by jit 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps there is a Tourism Guide you can obtain at the nearest center? Or, here's a thought -- try asking the Concierge Desk at whatever hotel you are staying at -- or if not staying at one, go in the nearest hotel lobby anyway, explain to the Concierge that you recently moved here, and then ask "the good fish monger" question.
2007-03-05 00:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by Adios 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Blue Water Grill
(listed first because it's easier to get to)
2. Point Loma Seafoods
(pretty good overall, but the parking and crowd is a deterrent)
2007-03-04 23:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Uh, the Yellow Pages? Under "Fish Markets"? Or look at the link below:
2007-03-04 22:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by Tom K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋