Anthony's Fish Grotto - La Mesa

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

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   kak6 VIP

   San Diego134 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We started with the shrimp cocktail which was superb. The sculpin is a favorite fish so we were thrilled to see it on the menu. Plus the fish and chips are better than anywhere. Our waiter Salleh's service was excellent. He was attentive to our drink refills and the requests for more lemons etc. He even brought us a small dessert to cheer us after we had shared what a rough week it had been. That kindness went a long way!!! We love going to Anthony's!!
   

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   TracyD

   Minneapolis1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 25, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The last time we ate at Anthony’s was when it was located on the pier and it was excellent. We figured the other location would be just as good, but the fish was awful. Totally over done, but the salad and baked potato was good.
   

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   Joister

   San Diego7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 24, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was great as usual. When making reservation, was asked if this was special occasion. Replied yes, birthday. When arriving, hostess did not review reservation special notes in reservation. Our waiter (Austin) was friendly but young and very inexperienced. One of our sides dishes ( salad) that comes with the entree was charged as a chicken salad appetizer ( $15.00). Waiter asked if we needed refills on our drinks and then never returned with them. Worst service ever in 15+ years of birthday celebrations at Anthony’s. Place is also looking dated. I’m thinking it’s time to find a new place for my wife’s go to restaurant for her birthday.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 20, 2020

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Such an adorable place, unfortunately the food was really bad. Mushy rice, shrimp trio-some under cooked some over cooked. Very disappointing meal
   

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   PatriciaB

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The wine and beer selection was great. The service was outstanding! We were not very pleased with the appetizer (shrimp & crab cocktail). My husband did not like his salmon. My squid steak was great. The salad was just so-so. Great view!
   

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   ClayA

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first visit. The setting outside near the lake was perfect. The outside seating area is not overcrowded and the water feature in the lake created a white noise that help block surrounding conversations. The service was attentive but not intrusive and the food was delicious. We will be back.
   

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   REJ333

   Seattle2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It was a mistake to go here on Valentine's Day. What is normally a very pleasant experience was spoiled by the management failure to plan for the crowd and the rush. We booked a dinner at 8:00 but arrived at 7:00 to enjoy a cocktail aperitif, but that was a failure. After sitting for 20 minutes with no service, and seeing five couples arrive after us get their drinks, I went to the manager to ask for help. 10 minutes later, an angry looking bartender showed up, and literally asked, "Wadda want?". As rude and unpleasant as possible. This person should consider other options for employment. The drinks arrive, at $11.00 each, and were undrinkable. My wife's was gooey over sweet, and mind tasted of chemicals, my guess is some type of dish soap. We left them behind as we were called to our table for supper. Our waiter, Robert, was beyond helpful and friendly, my compliments. However, something went wrong. Again, tables were seated after us, ordered, and got there meals. Our order did not show. Robert finally told us our order was placed, but then was "lost" but I do not know what that means. Their chairs are not comfortable, and after an hour my wife was cramping, and had to walk around. After an hour and twenty minutes, the second order of our meal arrived, and while typically over salted, was delicious. So good, we ate every bit. The manager did apologize, and did comp us the appetizers. Final comments would be to just not go here on any busy day. Recommend Monday or Tuesday, with no holidays, and avoid any other day. The management just cannot organize for a busy evening.
   

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   SteveO

   San Diego7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I arrived at 7:40 for a 7:45 reservation I finally got my table at 8:45 now granted this was Valentine's Day but still I arrived with 20 people waiting at the counter by the time I got my table I was the last guy there. They were severely short-staffed and quite frankly the food was rather bland. I've been to this restaurant many times with varying results, think I might have to skip this one for awhile.
   

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   Marlene

   San Diego68 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely delicious as usual. The crab stuffed mushroom appetizer was amazing. Our server, Sal, could not have been any more helpful and friendly. A great dining experience!
   

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    SamuelC

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    My wife and I have been taking our family to Anthony's for many years. My only complaint was about the bread It was like an English Muffin I remembered the bread being better.
    

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