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Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in California Central Coast

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in California Central Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Bar Le Côte
4.9
4.9 (50)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Los Olivos
About the restaurant
Bar Le Côte is a stylish seafood tavern located in Los Olivos, California. Inspired by the daily catch of the Central Coast and the modern cuisine of Europe’s seaside capitals, our team prepares thoughtful maritime fare in a casual, social atmosphere.

We have very limited patio seating and do not allow dogs to dine indoors. If you would like to reserve an outdoor table please email us at info@barlecote.com and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

We hold a portion of our tables for walk-ins, however we do recommend a reservation to guarantee being seated. We give all reservations a 15 minute grace period before being released to other guests. Thank you for your understanding!

* Please note that ride shares and taxis can be hard to come by in the valley, especially later in the evening. We will always do our best to assist in getting you a ride, but please plan accordingly *
Top review
EricVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food Excellent wine selection Excellent service We will return!
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Oyster Loft
4.7
4.7 (3697)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Pismo Beach
About the restaurant
More than a restaurant, Oyster Loft is an experience, where the excellent service is rivaled only by the flavor and beauty of our dishes, upscale cuisine and regional seafood dishes artfully prepared. Dine with sparkling views of Pismo Beach, and enjoy appetizers, seasonal main courses and indulgent sweets.

Oyster Loft boasts a menu rich with fresh fish. Our raw bar features a variety of oysters shucked on the half shell from both the east and west coasts. The menu also includes seafood dishes, shellfish preparations and a selection of meat to round out the offerings. The range of the menu offers you the opportunity to choose your dining experience.







Top review
Mark
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious oysters! We love coming here & will return!
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Fresh Oysters
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Kurobuta Pork Chop
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Pan-Seared Scallops
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Passionfish
4.8
4.8 (7295)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Pacific Grove
About the restaurant
Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.
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R
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious super fresh seafood carefully prepared, respectful of the environment and the clientele with the fair priced wines. Our server was amazing and warm!
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Sea Scallops
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Beet Salad
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Maple-Banana Bread Pudding
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Old Fisherman's Grotto
4.7
4.7 (1731)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Monterey
About the restaurant
Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.
Top review
John
Dined 1 day ago
Best clam chowder ever. Just a hint of sweetness. Hands down the best fried calamari on the planet! The crab cake was sweet and savory and moist. And a young seal all alone in shallow the shallows just rolling and diving and slapping the water outside our window, either just playing or churning up the sand for treats. Great time!
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Neptune's Platter
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Macadamia Crusted Halibut
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Fried Calamari
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Ada's Fish House
4.7
4.7 (295)
$30 and under
Seafood
Pismo Beach
About the restaurant
Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Ada's offers classic coastal dishes with an East Coast influence such as crab cakes and lobster rolls with mouth watering specialties of Pacific Coast Halibut, local snapper, and seafood pasta. Ada's sources fresh seafood daily in order to provide the highest quality product to their customers. Executive Chef and owner, Douglas MacMillan, is always introducing new and exciting dishes - simple and fresh. A mostly local wine list and full bar await your arrival.
Top review
Madi
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful experience and delicious food! Highly recommend!
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Clam Chowder
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Cioppino
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Scallops
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Vista Steak and Seafood
4.7
4.7 (1875)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Pismo Beach
About the restaurant
Vista Steak and Seafood is located on the bluffs in Pismo Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Featuring all natural hormone free steaks and fresh seafood, this coastal dining one of a kind restaurant has something that will sure to please everyone.

Reservations are highly recommended. We gladly accept reservations for parties of 6 or less via Open Table. Please call the restaurant directly for parties of 7 or more ~ 805-556-9000.

We will do our best to accommodate seating requests however we can not guarantee a specific table. Vista has no outdoor seating so please leave your fur babies at home.
Top review
SherryD
Dined 1 day ago
The seafood linguini was excellent; (a cross between cioppino and linguini) light tomato sauce and lots of seafood. The baby back ribs were also excellent.
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Sardine Factory
4.7
4.7 (5073)
$50 and over
Seafood
Monterey
About the restaurant
Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.
Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great atmosphere Excellent Service, great Food Excellent Wine Suggestions
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Sardine Factory's "Sorbet on Ice Swan"
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USDA Prime Filet Mignon
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Abalone Bisque
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the C restaurant + bar
4.6
4.6 (1243)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Monterey
About the restaurant
Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch.

Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.
Top review
Gordon
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I enjoy visiting Monterey. We are foodies, and love to experience and enjoy our dining choices. Tonight our Choice was C Restaurant, we were hoping to have a special meal and a view. All I can say is everything we expected was surpassed what we thought we would experience. The meals were splendid, flavors that made out taste buds dance. The view was wonder and romantic. Service was so personal and so professional. Our server Tony was the greatest server I have EVER experienced. I have been in food service for over 45 years. Tony was such an awesome person, be sure to ask for Tony to be your server when you visit C Restaurant in Monterey/ Cannery Row.
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Pacific Swordfish
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Monterey Bay Calamari
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Popular dish
Ribeye
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LOCAL Montecito
4.7
4.7 (298)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Montecito
About the restaurant
Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.
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Mary
Dined 2 days ago
We had margaritas, fish and chips and roasted Brussel sprouts with honey, pepitas and blue cheese. Everything was delicious! The service was great. Good value for what we had. We would return next time we’re in the area.
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Mission Bistro
4.6
4.6 (534)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Carmel
About the restaurant
Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!
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Bret
Dined 4 days ago
Great seafood, classy ambiance. They don't have a large menu, but what they do, they do great. highly recommend any of the seafood. The bread appetizer was really good as well.
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