The Dead Fish

The Dead Fish
Restaurant Cuisine: American
20050 San Pablo Ave
Crockett, CA 94525
#1
of 4 restaurants in Crockett
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
186% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Enjoy spectacular views of the new Carquinez Bridge and serene San Pablo Bay while dining on the lushly planted patio with heated and cooled cabanas and twinkling lights. Unique weekend brunch with specialty cocktails. Specialties include 100% USDA Certified Prime, Prime Rib and whole Dungeness crab. Unique dining rooms for ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
186% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • Nice restaurant, great views of the bays.
  • Then you will love this place.
  • One of our favorite local restaurants.
  • A nice place to dine either for brunch, lunch or dinner.
  • What a beautiful spot with views of the Carquinez bridge and the sunset.
  • Whenever I need a fish fix, I think of this beautiful place with views of the water.
  • This is a great place for a birthday party or special occasion.
  • they're dead serious about serving up a great restaurant experience.
  • Everything was perfect.
  • Place was nice and our waiter was very nice and accommodating
  • a unique experience, great atmosphere, food and service.
  • Terrific experience.
  • A wonderful place to enjoy really good food.
  • Weather it's a first date or one of many you and your partner will enjoy the experience at the Dead Fish.
  • However, we had an unsettling experience.
Food
  • they remind me of mushrooms, as well as the garlic clam tureen, which is amazing to soak their fresh bread in.
  • The brunch menu was great and fixed price of $9.95 (add $6.95 for crab) -...As it seems everywhere, the cocktails were pricey, but good.
  • Our favorite dish, crab enchiladas, is too much for one of us
  • Food and service is very good.
  • As always, one of our favorites with delicious food and terrific service.
  • Fabulous food and great martinis;
  • GREAT service, loved the food.
  • I just love the Dead Fish.
  • I have to say the deat fish was very good.
  • The food was not as good as usual.
  • I opted for their large garlic-steamed fresh crab with a salad of a heart of Romaine lettuce with chopped beets in vinaigrette.
  • Great view of water.
  • We loved The Dead Fish!
  • The food was good not great but a little expensive for what they give you, everything is ala cart and adds up.
  • Food was excellent as always.
  • Great food, lively atmosphere, cheerful staff and a fantastic bay view.
  • the dead fish is far too expensive to be having an experience like this.
  • everything was really good service great food very good.
  • The food is always great, portions are large, good service, little pricey but worth it.
  • We will enjoy dinner again and maybe dine outside.
  • We always have a wonderful meal and a great time.
  • We had a great Easter brunch at the Dead fish.
  • Great view of the water and bridge, and lots of lovely seafood options on the menu.
  • The roasted mussels are excellent.
  • were given a table shielded from the wind with a lovely water and bridge view....we were able to enjoy our food and company thoroughly.
  • a unique experience, great atmosphere, food and service.
  • The food was well prepared, fresh and tasty.
  • The food was wonderful and the service superb.
  • The food while simple is very good, the waiters are capable and friendly, the ambiance, especially on the patio or near a window is great....I am a fan of the combo (crab, mussels and shrimp, served on a hot cast iron serving dish, elevated above a bowl for shells.
  • the cheese cake was the best I've had in a long time....It's a nice view and very romantic in the outdoor seating.
  • The staff and service were outstanding and the food was great.
  • A wonderful place to enjoy really good food.
  • always good, food seems to be even better over the last couple of years.
  • Out of town guests enjoyed the food and view.
  • food was great.
  • the meals were delish!
  • The food was superb....As always, The Dead Fish, is magnificent!
  • The food was great and the service was even better.
Service
  • Beautiful view, friendly service, delicious food!
  • Food and service is very good.
  • As always, one of our favorites with delicious food and terrific service.
  • Service was excellent, view was beautiful, but we ate indoors.
  • GREAT service, loved the food.
  • the service was very good also.
  • smart, efficient service and really good food served with a bird's=eye view of Carquinez Strait.
  • Place was nice and our waiter was very nice and accommodating
  • Great food, lively atmosphere, cheerful staff and a fantastic bay view.
  • The server DeeDee was very attentive.
  • everything was really good service great food very good.
  • The food is always great, portions are large, good service, little pricey but worth it.
  • Good service and view of the Carquinas Straits.
  • Our server, we didn't catch her name, was excellent and very professional.
  • a unique experience, great atmosphere, food and service.
  • The food was wonderful and the service superb.
  • Our server, Christy was friendly and atentive.
  • The food while simple is very good, the waiters are capable and friendly, the ambiance, especially on the patio or near a window is great.
  • The staff and service were outstanding and the food was great.
  • Service is excellent, love the setting.
  • Service is excellent!
  • We had wonderful service, all staff was extremely friendly, our outside table's view was spectacular
  • The food was great and the service was even better.
  • The service was impeccable....The staff are courteous and very helpful.
Ambience
  • Nice restaurant, great views of the bays.
  • The patio is great
  • Beautiful view, friendly service, delicious food!
  • catching the views off the patio with a nice cocktail.
  • Service was excellent, view was beautiful, but we ate indoors.
  • What a beautiful spot with views of the Carquinez bridge and the sunset.
  • Whenever I need a fish fix, I think of this beautiful place with views of the water.
  • The witty atmosphere of Dead Fish has fun with the theme, right down to the xx's on the eyes of the fish sign
  • Great food, lively atmosphere, cheerful staff and a fantastic bay view.
  • Nice view and restaurant has lots of windows.
  • Great view of the water and bridge, and lots of lovely seafood options on the menu.
  • The bar is fun and has a great view.
  • a unique experience, great atmosphere, food and service.
  • Not a problem, the view from inside the restaurant was just as beautiful.
  • The food while simple is very good, the waiters are capable and friendly, the ambiance, especially on the patio or near a window is great.
  • It's a nice view and very romantic in the outdoor seating.
  • Out of town guests enjoyed the food and view....Will have to come back during the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor seating.
  • We had wonderful service, all staff was extremely friendly, our outside table's view was spectacular
  • Delicious food, beautiful view, and great service.
Value
  • As it seems everywhere, the cocktails were pricey, but good.
  • The food was good not great but a little expensive for what they give you, everything is ala cart and adds up.
  • the dead fish is far too expensive to be having an experience like this.
  • The food is always great, portions are large, good service, little pricey but worth it.

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