Calico Fish House

GREAT FOOD! Sunday brunch is a winner! Lobster burrito was beyond expectations as was the breakfast sandwich! So damn good. Lobster burger was massive, amazing and the sauce on it was exceptional! I was MOST excited about the fries bc they are fried in tallow and usually that means ULTRA perfect crispiness… but the fries were a total disappointment. Not crispy, most were actually soft. We were the first customers so maybe the oil wasn’t hot enough…??? When the server asked how I liked them bc I had said how excited I was & I shared I expected them to be crispy she just said, well, some people know to ask for them crispy if that’s how they want them…. Really?!?? What a weird reply. But overall, we were so happy to finally get to visit Calico Fish House on our trip to SoCal. So I’m not docking a star for the fries! Just be warned, if you like them something other than soft, you should probably tell the server that ahead of time.

GREAT FOOD! Sunday brunch is a winner! Lobster burrito was beyond expectations as was the breakfast sandwich! So damn good. Lobster burger was massive, amazing and the sauce on it was exceptional! I was MOST excited about the fries bc they are fried in tallow and usually that means ULTRA perfect crispiness… but the fries were a total disappointment. Not crispy, most were actually soft. We were the first customers so maybe the oil wasn’t hot enough…??? When the server asked how I liked them bc I had said how excited I was & I shared I expected them to be crispy she just said, well, some people know to ask for them crispy if that’s how they want them…. Really?!?? What a weird reply. But overall, we were so happy to finally get to visit Calico Fish House on our trip to SoCal. So I’m not docking a star for the fries! Just be warned, if you like them something other than soft, you should probably tell the server that ahead of time.

Great casual place to hang out and enjoy fresh seafood. Great menu- choice of fish and 1 side entree is highly recommended! Unusual sides - creative lobster dishes- cocktails, wine, beer, bar, outdoor seating, table service, beautiful- landscape of flowers outside. Our server, Rylee, couldn't have been more helpful! - our meals were great. but we didnt like the lobster dip and homemade chips. chips were too plain and dip felt just like a mayonnaise sauce, also lacking flavor.

Great casual place to hang out and enjoy fresh seafood. Great menu- choice of fish and 1 side entree is highly recommended! Unusual sides - creative lobster dishes- cocktails, wine, beer, bar, outdoor seating, table service, beautiful- landscape of flowers outside. Our server, Rylee, couldn't have been more helpful! - our meals were great. but we didnt like the lobster dip and homemade chips. chips were too plain and dip felt just like a mayonnaise sauce, also lacking flavor.

Calico Fish House always has friendly service and great food. I can not recommend the short ribs and crab cake enough. The short ribs plate is among the best plates I've had at any restaurant. Also, Chef Gruel is gregarious and brings a lot of energy whenever he's there.

Calico Fish House always has friendly service and great food. I can not recommend the short ribs and crab cake enough. The short ribs plate is among the best plates I've had at any restaurant. Also, Chef Gruel is gregarious and brings a lot of energy whenever he's there.

Tried this for the first time last night. I felt at home with the unpretentious atmosphere, and my food (hanger steak) was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned. The salad was crisp and tart, and offset the richness of the meat nicely. My French fries were lovely as well--great quality and texture, and cooked in beef tallow instead of seed oil! Service was great too, and, best of all, the bill was far less than I assumed it would be. I'll definitely be back here.

Tried this for the first time last night. I felt at home with the unpretentious atmosphere, and my food (hanger steak) was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned. The salad was crisp and tart, and offset the richness of the meat nicely. My French fries were lovely as well--great quality and texture, and cooked in beef tallow instead of seed oil! Service was great too, and, best of all, the bill was far less than I assumed it would be. I'll definitely be back here.

What a great looking place, it was perfect outside for a summer evening. Unfortunately the service was very slow and quite inattentive. We were at the bar and there was only 3 other people there and it still took about 15 minutes to get a drink. And no the bartender wasn't making any other drinks for customers seated at tables. It was nice not to be rushed during dinner, but the wait staff could be more attentive at bringing a plate for the lobster shells and more cocktail sauce as asked. Definitely could have gotten another drink out of me has she appeared before the main course came out. The food was amazing from the shrimp and poke on the seafood platter to my scallops and mushrooms dinner. Definitely will be going back to try more items. Enjoy,just don't be in a hurry.

What a great looking place, it was perfect outside for a summer evening. Unfortunately the service was very slow and quite inattentive. We were at the bar and there was only 3 other people there and it still took about 15 minutes to get a drink. And no the bartender wasn't making any other drinks for customers seated at tables. It was nice not to be rushed during dinner, but the wait staff could be more attentive at bringing a plate for the lobster shells and more cocktail sauce as asked. Definitely could have gotten another drink out of me has she appeared before the main course came out. The food was amazing from the shrimp and poke on the seafood platter to my scallops and mushrooms dinner. Definitely will be going back to try more items. Enjoy,just don't be in a hurry.

LOVE this place! One of my favorite family-owned restaurants in Sunset Beach. The atmosphere is very nice and the service is always amazing. The staff are friendly and always greet us with a smile. Very clean environment. The portions are also generous and delicious. My go-to is their Cioppino with a Wedge Salad and their home-made lobster dip & chips *chef's kiss 🤌🏼* . They also have a bar area for cocktails and beer, their mixed drinks are very smooth and pleasant. Definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a great meal with impeccable service. If I could give them 100/10 I would!

LOVE this place! One of my favorite family-owned restaurants in Sunset Beach. The atmosphere is very nice and the service is always amazing. The staff are friendly and always greet us with a smile. Very clean environment. The portions are also generous and delicious. My go-to is their Cioppino with a Wedge Salad and their home-made lobster dip & chips *chef's kiss 🤌🏼* . They also have a bar area for cocktails and beer, their mixed drinks are very smooth and pleasant. Definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a great meal with impeccable service. If I could give them 100/10 I would!

We ate here for the first time on Mother's Day. What a great experience. Friendly staff, and a laid back vibe. I had the Wellington, which was a special. It was amazing. My wife had the scallops, which were also fantastic. We also tried the Lobster deviled eggs, the bread with lobster butter, and the lobster dip with house-made chips. All of it was delicious. Chef Gruel and his wife, Lauren have created an amazing place here. They're fantastic people and this restaurant is going to be around for a long time. Highly recommend for a date night or any lunch or evening out.

We ate here for the first time on Mother's Day. What a great experience. Friendly staff, and a laid back vibe. I had the Wellington, which was a special. It was amazing. My wife had the scallops, which were also fantastic. We also tried the Lobster deviled eggs, the bread with lobster butter, and the lobster dip with house-made chips. All of it was delicious. Chef Gruel and his wife, Lauren have created an amazing place here. They're fantastic people and this restaurant is going to be around for a long time. Highly recommend for a date night or any lunch or evening out.