Best. Fish. Tacos. Ever.
Okay they've got a lot more going at this place than just fish tacos. But if you go and DON'T get a fish taco, you're missing out.
My husband and I affectionately call this place simply: the fish shack.
Yes, it's pretty much a shack. You can go in covered in sand and rocking your flip flops and tshirt. You can sit for an hour with a beer and good food in the sun. Or you can move along and let me have my turn!
I nearly moved to Half Moon Bay just to be closer to this restaurant.
P.S. If you're nowhere near Half Moon Bay, but know of a to-die-for fish taco somewhere else, add it to the "Best Fish Tacos Ever" list below. Then share with a friend.
My husband and I affectionately call this place simply: the fish shack.
Yes, it's pretty much a shack. You can go in covered in sand and rocking your flip flops and tshirt. You can sit for an hour with a beer and good food in the sun. Or you can move along and let me have my turn!
I nearly moved to Half Moon Bay just to be closer to this restaurant.
P.S. If you're nowhere near Half Moon Bay, but know of a to-die-for fish taco somewhere else, add it to the "Best Fish Tacos Ever" list below. Then share with a friend.
This page at a glance
- For those of you in a hurry, here's the Flying Fish Grill's website.
- For those of you really in a hurry, here are the driving directions. Get in the car and go.
- For the rest of you, check out this page and see what you think.
- You should go to the Flying Fish Grill if you...
- You should stay away from the Flying Fish Grill...
- Get in the car and go!
- What's a fish taco?
- How do you like your fish tacos?
- What kind of fish?
- Where is the best fish taco, in your experience?
- Nearby foody joints in Half Moon Bay
- Everyone needs a mortar and pestle
- Comments
First go walk at Half Moon Bay State Beach. Then come here. Get 2 fish tacos. With the works. Get a Corona. Put on a sweater and sit outside. Enjoy.
You should go to the Flying Fish Grill if you...
... don't mind a 15-30 minute wait on nights and weekends.
... want the best fish tacos known to man.
... enjoy a beachgoing environment.
... plan to be polite to the waitstaff (they work their tails off).
... are looking for a casual comfortable meal with friends or family.
... have high expectations for your food but low expectations for things like presentation and design and pomp and circumstance.
... want to have dinner for under $15!
... want the best fish tacos known to man.
... enjoy a beachgoing environment.
... plan to be polite to the waitstaff (they work their tails off).
... are looking for a casual comfortable meal with friends or family.
... have high expectations for your food but low expectations for things like presentation and design and pomp and circumstance.
... want to have dinner for under $15!
You should stay away from the Flying Fish Grill...
... if you want to a fine dining, elegant experience.
... if you mind walking through the kitchen to get to the bathrooms.
... if you hate fish.
... if you can't get space inside and it's cold outside.
... during the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival in October.
... any time I am there. don't take my seat! :)
... if you mind walking through the kitchen to get to the bathrooms.
... if you hate fish.
... if you can't get space inside and it's cold outside.
... during the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival in October.
... any time I am there. don't take my seat! :)
Get in the car and go!
Straight from the source
The website for the Flying Fish Grill says..."The Flying Fish Grill was established in 1992 in beautiful Half Moon Bay, California. Since then we have been serving the very best-tasting seafood at very reasonable prices. But don't take our word for it, the Reviews section speaks for itself."
You should also check out the plethora (yes a plethora!) of great reviews of this place written by Yelpers.
* Logo taken from the Flying Fish Grill website.
What's a fish taco?
wait, what? You don't know?
Perhaps I'm spoiled by seaside living. I took it for granted that most people have had fish tacos in their lives. If not, here's the short and simple and most basic rundown of what's in it:--Traditionally, cod. Just a gentle white fish. It's not very fishy. Very flaky and light. You can deep fry the cod or grill it. Most fish tacos go deep fried.
--Cabbage, chopped. Some people use red cabbage. I like green. Fresh and crispy.
--A little bit of "secret sauce" that usually has a light mayonnaise base, some spices and salts.
--Fresh salsa.
--Maybe a tiny bit of white cheese, grated very finely.
--Fresh squeezed lemon to put on top!
--All gently held by a warm (but not crispy) corn tortilla. Some people choose to go with a flour tortilla, but I prefer corn.
That's the standard. Other fish tacos will get the works, with guacamole or just sliced avocados, or some rice or beans in it, or radishes and limes, or other variations. But the above = your regular old heavenly fish taco.
**Photo is from the Flying Fish Grill site.
How do you like your fish tacos?
Grilled or deep fried?
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Where is the best fish taco, in your experience?
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- "came here for pumpkins this year... based on other yelpers reviews... it was a great choice... less "extras" offered by some other nearby commerical pumpkin..." more
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- "This surprisingly nice, Whole Foods like grocery store is where I would shop if I were a local. You can get your Acme Bakery bread here with San Pellegrino..." more
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Or make fish tacos at home
I own the below items... the grill, the mortar and pestle, and even the cute little tortilla warmer. When I make fish tacos at home, these are my main tools.
A very reliable little grill
Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill
Amazon Price: $379.00 (as of 11/14/2009)
A tortilla warmer that cheers up the table
And keeps the tortillas warm. Corn only, please. Fish tacos with flour tortillas = sacrilege!
Pfaltzgraff Sedona 10-Inch Tortilla Warmer
Amazon Price: $42.95 (as of 11/14/2009)
Everyone needs a mortar and pestle
There's just something elemental and tactile and engaging about using a mortar and pestle when you cook. I use this for grinding up some of the spices I throw on fish tacors. Also when I make my own guacamole!
Stone (Granite) Mortar and Pestle, 8 In, 3+ Cup Capacity
Amazon Price: $40.95 (as of 11/14/2009)
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- Cosmo Cosmo Nov 13, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
- The fish tacos at the Spyglass restaurant in Pismo Beach are pretty tasty. They also offer shrimp and lobster tacos as well.
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- MeganCasey MeganCasey Jul 1, 2009 @ 8:39 pm | in reply to stargazer00
- Stargazer, what's the good fish and chips place in San Diego? That's my hometown!
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- sandyspider sandyspider Jul 1, 2009 @ 1:34 am
- I never had a fish taco. I'm a little scared! LOL I do like beef and chicken tacos. Maybe it is time to try one. Looks like a great place to dine at.
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Jun 29, 2009 @ 10:16 am
- I've been to Half Moon Bay, but I just went to the beach. Beautiful area. Next time I'm there I'll have to check this out. Thanks!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Jun 29, 2009 @ 1:12 am
- There is a little place like this in San Diego only it is fish and chips. Love it!
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Jun 28, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
- This looks like a great place. I am traveling in that direction in a couple of months so I may just make this one of my stops.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jun 27, 2009 @ 11:46 pm
- Ah, this makes me homesick for northern California! I've done many overnight trips to Half Moon Bay and took biology classes in high school just for the tide pool field trips.
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- calicoskies calicoskies Jun 27, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
- I have never tried a fish taco - sounds interesting!
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- WhiteOak50 WhiteOak50 Jun 26, 2009 @ 6:49 pm
- Well, I can honestly say I have never had a fish taco, nor have I ever heard of them, but I will be dogged if you do not make it sound good! I betcha that orange ruffy (spelling?) would be great on one.
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- MeganCasey MeganCasey Jun 26, 2009 @ 3:49 pm | in reply to rms
- Gasp! :)
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