Seafood Restaurants in California – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood Restaurants in California

When Guy Fieri cruises along California’s stunning coastline, he knows the Golden State serves up some of the freshest catches in the country. From 2009 to 2023, the Mayor of Flavortown has featured 17 seafood destinations across California on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with 15 still dishing out their ocean-fresh creations today. These aren’t your average fish joints—they’re averaging an impressive 4.5-star rating from devoted fans who keep coming back for more.

Los Angeles leads the pack with four featured spots, while San Francisco, San Diego, and Monterey each boast multiple Triple D appearances. Among the standouts, Café Rolle in Sacramento tops the charts with a stellar 4.8-star rating, while San Diego’s Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill and Blue Water Seafood follow close behind. Whether it’s perfectly grilled fish tacos, buttery cioppino, or creative seafood fusion, these California gems prove that when it comes to fruits of the sea, the West Coast does it best.

Café Rolle

Café Rolle

Permanently Closed

Sacramento, California

★★★★☆ 4.8
Episode 67: A Little Bit of Everywhere
SeafoodSandwich
Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill

Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill

Still Open

San Diego, California

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 66: Their Own Way
AmericanSeafood
Blue Water Seafood

Blue Water Seafood

Still Open

San Diego, California

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 349: All Stacked Up
Seafood
Loulou’s Griddle In The Middle

Loulou’s Griddle In The Middle

Permanently Closed

Monterey, California

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 243: Righteous Bites
SeafoodBreakfast
North End Caffé

North End Caffé

Still Open

Manhattan Beach, California

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 102: Surf ‘n Turf
SeafoodBreakfastSandwich
Black Market Liquor Bar

Black Market Liquor Bar

Still Open

Studio City, Los Angeles, California

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 516: Champion Chefs
SeafoodItalianVegan/Vegetarian
Mac’s Fish & Chip Shop

Mac’s Fish & Chip Shop

Still Open

Santa Barbara, California

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 160: Global Traditions
Seafood
Gloria’s Café

Gloria’s Café

Still Open

Los Angeles, California

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 104: Globetrottin'
MexicanSeafood
Little Jewel of New Orleans

Little Jewel of New Orleans

Still Open

Los Angeles, California

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 459: Takeout: Shipped, Sweet & Savory
SeafoodBreakfastSandwich
The Rawbar

The Rawbar

Still Open

Chico, California

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 404: Standout Seafood
Seafood
The Little Jewel of New Orleans

The Little Jewel of New Orleans

Still Open

Los Angeles, California

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 282: Intercontinental Flavorfest
SeafoodBreakfastSandwich
Monterey Fish House

Monterey Fish House

Still Open

Monterey, California

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 247: California Cruisin
Seafood
Sabroso Mexican Grill

Sabroso Mexican Grill

Still Open

Garden Grove, California

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 247: California Cruisin
MexicanSeafoodBreakfast
Pier 23 Cafe

Pier 23 Cafe

Still Open

San Francisco, California

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 454: Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf
Seafood
Jitlada Restaurant

Jitlada Restaurant

Still Open

Los Angeles, California

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 360: Sammies and Spice
SeafoodSandwichAsian
Batterfish

Batterfish

Still Open

Santa Monica, California

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 351: Barbecue, Batter and Beer Can Chicken
AmericanSeafoodBBQ
Pier 23 Café

Pier 23 Café

Still Open

San Francisco, California

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 100: Fresh And Funky
Seafood