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The Fish Market

3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
650 493 9188
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Ranked #12 of 276 restaurants in Palo Alto
Price range: RM47 - RM94
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Palo Alto, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This place has seen better days, that's for sure. Decor showed wear and tear. Menu was laid out so badly I needed GPS to find my way around it. The food was OK. Calamari appetizer was acceptable. The shrimp and scallops with pancetta on a skewer was OK, not great. Came with a side of rice and uninspired steamed vegetables.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We have enjoyed The Fish Market several times - and continue to return for fresh fish and prompt service in this casual, unpretentious, close to campus spot. It is bustling and noisy. It is one of few campus places with reasonable prices. The wall decor features fish and photos of fish. We enjoy the whole steamed artichokes with butter and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 via mobile

Always great service and food. Excellent specials and great service even though they are busy every night. Try to stop by at least twice a week. Enjoy!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Very busy restaurant on Mother's Day but they found room for us. It is not a fancy place with white tablecloths and candles but the food was excellent. Crab cocktail tasted like the Dungeness they promised and my sole was perfect, not too much food and great caper sauce. Husband's salmon was grilled just like he asked, well done, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We took a group of 8 and had terrific service from Chris. The caesar salads were crunchy and the louie was delightful. Our entrees fish taco, sole, mahi slider, angelica chicken and oysters were all delicious. They delivered a great experience for our lunch. Would certainly recommend returning.

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Walnut Grove, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is my third location in this small chain of wonderfully done restaurants. All so far deliver an excellent dining experience. For this nights meal I arrived at 9pm and was given the same service as if I came any other time instead of close to closing time. This visit I had trout, wow it was very good.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

If mussels are all over the menu (served in garlic butter with bread--yum!) and you order them, just to be told that "we're out"--would you be disappointed? I was. This was a slow Tuesday night, and I was somewhat shocked that "we're out" was all I got as a response to my order. Anyway, I ordered something else--much more expensive--and... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

if you like fish and you are in the area, this is the place. The restaurant tends to be full most evenings, and getting a table on weekend nights without a reservation will be a challenge. Once you're in though, everything is fine. The main course is cooked on the grill in front of you, everything is very transparent. I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I have been here two times and always I eat some suggestion from the kitchen. It is a place to eat light and reasonable prices

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I have been to Fish Market in Palo Alto several times. The one thing that keep me coming back is the kitchen. As you walked in as a diner, the fresh market greets you. Like a fresh fish market it had variety that may not be offered in the standard menu. While you can label this as a family restaurant,... More

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