Welcome back to reading mmm--yoso!!! a food blog. Kirk is enjoying work so much that he just isn't bothering to go out to eat or write posts, so Cathy is writing again today.
The Mister was born on a Thursday and I was born the following Thursday many, many, many years ago. Our habit has been to go out for a meal each day from his birthday until mine. This year we chose local spots. Point Loma Seafoods, was, of course, a joint choice.
The day began as overcast, which was such a relief after the horrid summer heat we had just a few weeks prior.
You walk up, order from the overhead menu and/or the black board, pay and wait for your number to be called.
There are several seat yourself areas, all with nice views.
The fried clam plate ($22) was ordered and the order-taker guy immediately grabbed a container of fresh belly clams from the counter and handed it to the kitchen. Perfectly breaded, lightly fried, wonderful, fresh belly clams. The fries are thin and crispy and just the crunch needed and the slaw here has some bell pepper in it, which is so refreshing. A craving fulfilled.
For some reason, I was feeling like we should share a light/not fried meal and chose a smoked fish salad ($14). The photo is deceptive and there was a lot of lettuce as well as a variety of house smoked fish; hamachi/yellowtail, (albacore) tuna, swordfish and salmon. As always, I chose the traditional, house made Louie dressing, because it is just the perfect accompaniment for the lettuce.
A nice day for lunch and walk along the docks .
Point Loma Seafoods 2805 Emerson Street San Diego 92106 (619) 223-1109 Open Mon-Sat 9 a.m-7 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (hot foods served after 10:30 daily)website (NOTE: closing is at 6 p.m. once Daylight Saving time change occurs)
Happy joint birthday to you and the Mister! I need to try those fried belly clams at PLS. That's a nice variety of smoked fish in that salad.
Posted by: caninecologne | Friday, 19 October 2018 at 02:48 PM
I like that birthday rule! What a great way to celebrate both of you.
Posted by: kat | Friday, 19 October 2018 at 04:06 PM
Thanks, cc. The Mister used to get belly clams when younger and still has that craving. The regular fish and chips is always good..and sometimes I just have to have smoked fish (smoked fish and meats are correct; smoked cheese is not).
It's fun, Kat...although by the time it is my birthday, going out to eat can be almost a chore...this year, we got a (very good) sandwich to share from a local liquor store and called it a day.
Posted by: Cathy | Sunday, 21 October 2018 at 05:03 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Soo | Sunday, 21 October 2018 at 08:27 AM
Happy Belated Birthday!
There are few places nearer and dearer to a San Diegan's heart than Pt Loma Seafoods. And it is often a generational thing; still remember my mom & grandmother taking me there when I was 5 and more interested in the seagulls than the fish.
I've never tried their smoked fish, i'll have to check it out. Recently I've gotten very into their fresh tuna fish, best I've ever had. Might be worth trying.
Posted by: Loren | Monday, 22 October 2018 at 08:30 AM
Thanks so much, Loren. PLSF is an automatic stop when friends are in town-the fresh tuna is great. You could just get some mixed/assorted smoked fish from the counter ($8.95/lb, because those pieces are remainders) and take to the tables to enjoy with the (very horseradish-y) cocktail sauce or just order a smoked fish cocktail for your first try; it's so good.
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, 22 October 2018 at 12:42 PM