Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
Verified restaurants in Moss Landing
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery has been a beloved fixture of the Monterey Bay seafood scene since 1982, when Phil DiGirolamo began selling fresh fish from a modest stall. Now located at its new home in Castroville after relocating from its longtime Moss Landing location in 2022, the restaurant continues to serve the same legendary dishes that earned it national acclaim. Phil's has been featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the Travel Channel, and countless food publications, drawing visitors from around the world. The star of the menu is the cioppino — a rich, tomato-based seafood stew loaded with Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, and fresh fish. It has been called the best cioppino on the California coast and is available for nationwide shipping. Beyond the cioppino, the menu features an extensive selection of fresh catch plates, fish and chips, calamari, and crab sandwiches, all prepared with the freshest seafood available from local fishermen. The casual, counter-service atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy a world-class meal without pretense. The new Castroville location on Merritt Street provides a spacious, modern setting while preserving the welcoming spirit that made the original Moss Landing spot so beloved. Parking is plentiful, and the restaurant is open daily. For those exploring further, the nearby Elkhorn Slough Reserve in Moss Landing offers kayaking and wildlife viewing, making it a perfect complement to a meal at Phil's.
Address: 10700 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012, USA
Phone: (831) 633-2152
Hours: Mon–Wed, Sun 10am–7pm; Thu–Sat 10am–8pm
Price range: $