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Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa

4.4
4.4
1059 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
RETAIL FISH MARKET OPEN -11:30 am - 8:00 pm
TAKE OUT AVAILABLE - -11:30 am - 8:00 pm
We are open for dine-in service! Walk-in only for now, please wear your masks and come join us! Call 619 463 0368 for more information. Anthony's Fish Grotto, located on its own private spring-fed lake in La Mesa, offers delicious food, amazing service, and an unmatched atmosphere. A complete menu offers both seafood and meat choices. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. You can enjoy cocktails in the bar or on the heated lake view patio alongside our fire-pit. Your well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you at our lakefront tables to enjoy a relaxing meal together. Our Bocce Ball Court can be used by any guest or booked for a private event.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room with view to lake and a private outdoor Cabana alongside the lake. Call us for details!
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Cross street
    Severin Drive
  • Parking details
    Located 0.9 miles from the Amaya Drive stop on the San Diego Trolley.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,059 people are saying

Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

1,059 Reviews
  1. DavidP

    Jacksonville12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So definitely old world kitsch which is kind of interesting and a throwback to bygone years. A refresh could help. The water is unique and a nice addition. Lauren's service e was excellent! The food and drinks not so much. The Snapper and Salmon were ok. Not a lot of flavor in either dish. The asparagus was overcooked, mashed potatoes were bland, and the coleslaw was odd. Interestingly, the mixed drinks may have been the worst part of the meal. The bartender added soda water to the Old Fashioned! Just wrong.

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  2. CarolyneJ

    San Diego4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My fish was greasy and it was not fresh (tasted fishy). We had to wait approximately 10 minutes for our waiter to bring water. We won’t be going back

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  3. Becky

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After a rushed service from Anthony's on a resent visit, we decided to try again and the good service was back! I am glad to know that whatever was going on a few months ago is not gong to be a permanent change. We enjoyed a leisurely dinner with the same waiter even and were very pleased. We selected a booth and when seated, were told that the table had been just sanitized to ease our minds from the current health concerns. I am happy to once again give Anthony's 5 stars.

    2 people found this helpful

  4. ChristopherS

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were both very good. My Catfish was perfect.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. baddoggy

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding food with great service. Our waiter had worked for Anthony's for 42 years and the service showed. Best place for seafood.

    2 people found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fui a celebrar mi aniversario de Bodas, el servicio es excelente y la comida muy buena, el costo-calidad es justo. Lo único que no nos gusto mucho es la ubicación del restaurante, antes había uno en la zona turística de San Diego, y la decoración del lugar no es la mejor. Aún asi lo recomiendo y regresaríamos

    2 people found this helpful

  7. CherylG

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, our server Kathleen exceptional! We will return!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. RickB

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Anthony's since Oct 1946 when i was just 4 months old. Of course i don't have any recollection. However I do know the food. I get the steamed clams, fish and chips with house salad. My wife gets the fried shrimp house salad and clam chowder. We go several times each year.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. RobertC

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My reservation time was met and the food an service were outstanding

    2 people found this helpful

  10. AnnetteH

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and ambiance. Love the pond and fountain. After a fabulous lunch we fed the ducks.

    2 people found this helpful

FAQs

Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 463-0368.

Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa is rated 4.4 stars by 1059 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa

9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Severin Drive
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Located 0.9 miles from the Amaya Drive stop on the San Diego Trolley.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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