When it comes to great seafood, Southern California pretty much has the rest of the country beat. Although there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in SoCal, there’s one casual eatery that always ends up at the top of everyone’s list.
Whether you like your seafood grilled or fried, stuffed inside a roll or a taco, or served on a plate with a fresh side of veggies, you simply can’t go wrong with this one destination that serves up some of the best seafood you’ll ever try.
Just one look at this casual eatery in SoCal and you may not guess this unassuming restaurant is home to some of the best seafood in all of SoCal.
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Located in King Harbor in Redondo Beach, Captain Kidd’s has been serving the freshest seafood in SoCal for more than 40 years. To check out this spot for yourself, you can head to 209 N Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.
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The first thing you’ll notice when you step inside is that it’s more than just a restaurant. It’s also an epic fish market.
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With a fresh seafood case filled with every type of fish imaginable, you can truly customize every meal to your liking.
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How fresh is the fish at Captain Kidd’s? It’s picked up directly from the local fishing boats which means you can always count on the absolute freshest seafood around each and every day.
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Grab a seat and enjoy this cozy eatery filled with lots of natural light. It may not be fancy, but it sure is comfortable.
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When it comes to the menu, you can expect tons of fresh fish made to order or packaged up for you to take home.
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For starters, how about a plate of raw oysters? You can order up a fresh batch of oysters with a side of cocktail sauce for a great starter plate before the main meal.
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Flavorful grilled shrimp kebabs is always a great choice. Enjoy them at the restaurant or order them to-go and grill them up at home.
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And nothing says SoCal like an order of fish tacos. Especially the ones at Captain Kidd’s that are stuffed with a giant piece of fish, lots of crisp cabbage, and a spoonful of house made salsa.
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And who can resist a Lobster Roll from Captain Kidd’s? It looks like you might need a knife and fork to devour this hearty sandwich.
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Not only is the seafood at Captain Kidd’s memorable, but the decor is hard to forget. But don’t worry, this wall art definitely doesn’t bite!
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Where’s your favorite spot in SoCal for a plate of seafood? Please share in the comments as we’d love to know. If you’d like to try the seafood at Captain Kidd’s, you can check it out at 209 N Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.
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Looking for more great restaurants in Southern California? Check out these 11 Classic SoCal Restaurants that are loaded with local history.
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