Quite some time ago I reviewed Harbor Fish and Chips in Oceanside, CA on a social networking site, and mentioned the great service and gave mixed reviews on the food. This is a family owned hole in the wall seafood joint at Oceanside Harbor, 35 miles north of San Diego. True to a family owned place, the owner emailed me and commented on how they had increased their grilled fish portion size and dropped the crab cakes (both which I had commented on).
I love "seafood dives" and decided to give this one a second chance when I was down in Oceanside working this last week right before New Years. Even after 2 pm on New Years Eve this place was hopping on a chilly day. True to course, the service was pleasant, competent, and relatively quick for fresh cooked fish. This time I stuck with the fish and chips (you even get to choose how many large pieces of fish you want) and enjoyed it to go (kind of messy so grab lots of napkins). The fish was delicious with plenty of batter, flaky, but not falling apart. The chips are fat cut fries that taste like real potatoes, so be sure to put a little salt or malt vinegar on them to suit American tastes. All for less than $10 bucks. I'll be back.
Harbor Fish & Chips stays on the list of must visit seafood dives (no offense this is a good thing), in southern California. Fresh fish...friendly and pleasant service, waterfront, and reasonable pricing.
