Fodor's Expert Review The Fish Market

In 1976, a fisherman and captain teamed up to deliver fresh, quality seafood at a decent price. Today, they run four restaurants across California including this North County branch that lacks an ocean view but makes up for it with perfectly cooked fish and simple preparations from a menu that changes daily. You can't go wrong with their famous crab cioppino or their garlic prawn linguine. The baked oysters and clam chowder are perfect on those rare June gloom days. The scene is lively, crowded, and noisy—it's a great place to bring the kids.