Point Loma Seafoods-It's the same, but better.

Thanks for visiting mmm-yoso!!! Today, it seems Kirk and ed(from Yuma) just don't have anything to write about, so Cathy will be the blogger du jour.

Seafood is bountiful in this Southern California county and Point Loma Seafoods has been a regular stop for The Mister and I for many years. I have posted about a few of those visits.   This San Diego Institution (since 1963) recently underwent a major remodel, adding much needed seating, a larger refrigerated display area and some small menu changes. The remodel re-opened in about April of this year and we have been here several times already.

The parking situation seems to be a little bit better, but there are rarely empty spots unless you get here close to opening or during a lull in the afternoon.

There is open seating upstairs and enclosed seating just below along the side of the building.

The selection of fresh seafood is very good; I could not take a photo of the overall expanse of the ordering/waiting area nor of the smoked fish counter,because there were too many people milling about. 

One of the changes is that now you can take a number and order then pay first.  This had been a problem before, because PLSF only took cash or checks, which would sometimes take people by surprise. With this remodel, PLSF has joined the 21st century and now takes credit cards. 

The biggest change in the menu is the "Small Bites" section- you can order a seafood (4 pieces of squid or 2 pieces of fish or 4 shrimp or 2 crab cakes) and either fries or coleslaw for $7.42. I do crave the slaw from here; it's creamy and crispy and whatever seasonongs are used are alwys the right amounts; no need to add salt or pepper.  Of course, this meant we could try the onion rings ($3.48)-these onion rings are made to order; not frozen and not 'perfect'.  The cornmeal batter is not greasy and nicely crisp, leaving the onions closer to fresh and not mushy.

The regular fish(cod) and chips plate is $11.13 and the amount of fries on it is enough for us to share.  I am just a person of habit and really like the simple preparation of fish: it seems this is always my order here.

This is a shrimp sandwich ($8.35) The shrimp are also lightly breaded and crispy.  As all the sandwiches here, it's served on fresh, soft sourdough with the wonderful PLSF home made tartar sauce. 

The combination salad ($14.85)- Dungeness crab and Bay shrimp, served with a "Louie" dressing.  Always good, always fresh. Half salads are also offered now, for $2 less.  I haven't purchased the smaller version so am unsure if the plate is smaller or just the toppings.  I know I never can finish one of the  salads and usually end up taking some home.

The view from upstairs is nice and open, and the downstairs eating area is now enclosed, with real windows.  PLSF always a nice place for a meal.

Point Loma Seafoods 2805 Emerson (at Scott) San Diego 92016 (619)223-1109 Summer hours: M-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-8.  Website   Link to Menu

Comments

[ed (from yuma)]

I've been looking forward to this report. It looks good -- not new but improved!

[Christine]

Their portions look quite generous! It's ironic that they call those "small bites."

[caninecologne]

I didn't even know they remodeled! nice post - i always enjoy your seafood posts!

[Cathy]

We really enjoy the food here, ed. So happy the kitchen prep is unchanged.
The kitchen does specialize in proper/East Coast frying techniques and most of the menu is fried, so the 'small bites' portions are the right amount of food, to me, Christine.
Ah, you must have missed the post before this one, cc; the temporary buildings were up for quite a while. Seafood, no matter the prep, have been a first choice lately.

[Anthony]

Sorry place is overrated, what's the point of having fresh seafood but ruining it by using the same breading and frying everything. I prefer the fish company in PB, IMO

[Cathy]

It's not the ratings which brought us to PLSF when we moved here decades ago, Anthony: we're both from back East, where fried clams and Fish Fry Fridays are common. The preparation of the seafood here is our 'comfort food'. Fish Company is very good, but different.

[Janfrederick]

Thank goodness they are taking numbers now. The ordering experience stressed me out.

[Dennis]

Nice! I get the soft shell crab whenever they're available.

[Cathy]

Ha- I'm not assertive/pushy, nor tall enough to be seen at the counter, JF; so much more civilized now.
Fresh, fried soft shell crab is such a treat, Dennis.