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With its bay views from Point Loma to the Coronado Bridge, this upscale seafood house is just right for a memorable evening. The romantic teak-paneled dining room and a deck that sits over the water are popular spots for visitor splurges and locals celebrating special occasions. Starters include smoked fish samplers or a chilled seafood platter with a half Maine lobster, Dungeness crab, clams, prawns, and oysters, shared with sips of champagne. The star among salad offerings is the Dungeness crab Louie. For mains, choose from mesquite-grilled Pacific coast swordfish or specialties like the Dover sole, zesty cioppino, or lemon saffron linguine with prawns and scallops.

Do not confuse this with the tourist-oriented Fish Market downstairs, which can offer an uneven dining experience.