Top Five Friday: Best Fish Restaurants -Casual

Tank Top: Kurve Shop Ribbed Racerrback Tank Top in Navy // Hat: Treasure & Bond Embroidered Straw Panama Hat sold by Nordstrom // Straw Handbag: I.N.C. Straw Picnic Crossbody, Created for Macy’s // Necklace: Silver Spoon Jewelry Octopus Pendant Necklace with Double Chain sold by Amazon Prime Earrings: Alexis Bittar Pineapple Wire Earrings on Amazon Prime // Shoes: Michael Michael Kors Jill Leather Wedge in Acorn
Skirt: I have had this Anthropologie Pome Blossom Skirt for years. Other people are selling it and you can buy it on Poshmark or on eBay!

Dress: Kiley Rib Blue Knit Wrap Dress sold by Francesca’s (on sale, sizing starts in xxs)
Hat: Wallaroo Hat Company – The Kristy Fedora in Ivory and Black
I love how this hat looks fashionable and has UPF 50+ fabric blocks 97.5% of ultraviolet rays. I originally got the hat while visiting at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar. If you travel down Pacific Coast Highway you can visit both the gardens at one of the Bear Flag Fish Company locations in Corona Del Mar.
Wristlet Clutch: I.N.C. Molyy Party Wristlet Clutch, Created for Macy’s

Original Location: Newport Peninsula (Via Lido)
3421 Via Lido Newport Beach, CA 92663

Other: Newport Coast (Crystal Promenade) & Huntington Beach (Pacific City)

Charming cozy fish enclave in Lido village. Stool bar seating inside and outside bar facing boats docked. Casual shared bar seating. Order at counter food will be delivered to you. Sister restaurant of Bear Flag

Highlights: fresh grilled fish, roasted vegetables in olive oil and black rice

Popular menu choices: poke tacos, healthy take on fish and chips, oysters in the half shell.
The menu does not seem to be posted online by the company but some yelpers have taken photos
If you want to know what fresh fish is being served that day call ahead before you go.

Description: Fish market and restaurant. Casual – order at counter.
Eat the freshest fish among locals. Busy fish market and dine in the restaurant.

Menu highlights: Salads, grilled fish plates, tacos, sashimi

My Favorites: Seafood Plate served with your choice of fresh green salad or grilled vegetables, and white or brown rice. You can add avocado for $1.25. I appreciate how you can choose how you want your fish prepared such as with olive oil and garlic.

Famed Seafood Market on the west side. Family owned since 1939
Casual cafe spot – wide variety of fresh fish adjacent to cafe and oyster bar.

Menu highlights: salmon burgers, chowder, oysters on the half shell, grilled fish

$4 Taco Tuesday for Dine in Only (no substitutions): Santa Monica (Available 3pm to 6pm) and Costa Mesa (Available 2pm to Close)

Online Platter Orders for In-store Pickup: Place Order in person or online

Parking: For the Santa Monica location there is metered street parking or free parking in the lot in the back. For the Costa Mesa location there is plenty of free parking in the lot attached to the market & cafe.

Located in the heart of Costa Mesa SOBECA District. Family owned brick and mortar restaurant.

Ambiance: Casual, order at counter and food will be delivered. Shared bar table seating. Clean minimalistic vibe. Dine in alone or grab a bite with friends.

Menu: Features Organic non GMO herbs, wild fish, and organic produce hand picked at farmer’s market

My Favorites: Mahi Wild Bowl with brown rice and brussel sprouts or broccoli or a chicken taco wrapped in lettuce with

Parking: Free, it can get crowded at lunch with the different businesses in the CAMP area