fishermen's catch

fish & chips in oxnard, california. overlooking the marina in oxnard is fishermen's catch. it is a large restaurant with some outdoor seating. in the front of the building you can purchase fresh seafood to take home. we ordered at the counter and enjoyed ourfishand chips. i have had better and would order something else had i to do it over. it was just too much fried food. the side of slaw was delicious with the surprise of bits of pineapple. after lunch we enjoyed walking around the marina. it was a pleasant experience.

market/cafe. wednesday lunch, each had the "fresh"fishplate; two sides and the fish: halibut $18.95, california sea bass $16.95. we both had the same two sides; fries and cole slaw. the fries are coated [paprika?] and the slaw has hunks of pineapple - both tasty. we shared the two grilledfishand both were a little on the dry side, but still well within tolerance. since i had a glass of wine, we could not be served outside, but we had a window table with a view of the courtyard. you pass by the rawfishdisplay on entering to stop at a small counter where you order and pay. they give you a number and the food is brought to your table. the table has catsup, hot sauce, salt and pepper; you get your own plastic knife and fork. the "plate of fish" comes on a styrofoam segmented plate; each segment having the three items you ordered. according to the lady taking our money, thefishis locally caught by her husband now out on his boat and her son out on his; father-in-law [87 year old former fisherman] has retired but still work at the market/restaurant.
not the bestfishever, but good enough to want to come back.

there is something special about eating afishdinner at a seafood restaurant and watching the days catch get unloaded in front of you. i ordered the grilled halibut with brown rice and their mixed vegetables (to hope to balance my diet some). i also ventured a piece of friedfishas an accompanyment...gotta javesomething fried no? the lady at the counter helped make my selection (yes, you order at the counter then they bring it to you) and she seemed genuinely interested in making sure i ate well (especially when i announced i was from the other coast). the grillwd halibut was well prepared not overcooked and not over seasoned. the mild flavor really came through nicely (i'll order that again). the friedfishwas equally tasty with a nice crunch and a flakey center. not too greasy either. the atmosphere is bare but nice. stained concrete floors. wood planking on the walls and fisherman decor..all tasteful without shouting "hey look, i am a seafood place!

if you like seafood, there is no reason you won't like it here. they earned the right for me to say that i'd come here again...in fact maybe even tomorrow evening. check that...i went back and ordered half dozen fried shrimp (if i didnt exercise i'd be as big as a house --i run because i love to eat.) panko breaded and yum! well worth the ridicule i might get for eating more. you know how deep fried shrimp looses the shrimp flavor? not here. they must have magicians in the kitchen. you'll enjoy your meal or either i dont know food or they're having a bad day. eat like its your last meal, exercise because you want more

fisherman's catch looks like fast food from the outside. it's in a large shopping center with a vons at the other end. however, when you walk in, you immediately know they mean business.
just inside the door is a freshfishmarket to rival any in town, with all of the day's catch on display.
they have a great selection of seafood and greatfishand chips.

great little hidden place not too far from the harbor. the workers like to chat with you while you wait for your meal. not too expensive, and a lot of thefishis locally caught, the halibut is great. i'm waiting on a plate of swordfish, and a sample of the norweigan cod, i'm sure they'll both be fantastic !

great find about a half mile from the water in oxnard. lots of fresh fish; the owner still spends some time on his own boat bringing new stuff in. had the grilled sea bass, halibutfishand chips, and rock crab. all local, and all really, really good. prices are great. owners are real personable and like to talk if it's not busy. crabs can be popular so come earlier (eg. lunch) if that's what you're looking for. highly recommended.

irv & nancy. this is a great little place no frills great food at great prices we are older and get around and this is the place. we do 2 to 3 times a week i getfishand chips and my wife just looks at the fresh fish.