Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant

131 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States
+1 310-374-8420
$$$ Seafood restaurant , Restaurant
(1043 Reviews)

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant occupies a distinctive spot right on Fishermans Wharf in Redondo Beach, offering a fresh seafood dining experience with a clear view of the beachfront. This full-service seafood restaurant draws in people who appreciate market-fresh catches prepared in straightforward Korean styles alongside classic seafood staples.

The setting is casual and unhurried, favored by visitors who want to watch the waterfront life while enjoying their meal. Large windows open up to the beach scene, providing natural light and a gentle coastal breeze, which contributes to a relaxed yet lively atmosphere. Expect a steady hum of activity, from families cracking into live Dungeness crabs to groups savoring bowls of spicy Korean fish soup. The occasional clatter of crab mallets punctuates the air, a reminder that this is a place built around hands-on seafood enjoyment.

Menu highlights skillfully merge Korean flavors with fresh seafood offerings, showcasing items like live Dungeness crab, live lobster sashimi, and a variety of sashimi plates that shift with the season. The Korean spicy fish soup and clam chowder stand out as hearty, warming dishes that complement the fresh shellfish and steamed shrimp options. For those wanting a communal dining experience, sharing a large seasonal sashimi platter or seafood combo fits right into the casual, convivial vibe here.

This spot suits visitors who seek a no-fuss dining style with authentic Korean seafood character, especially those who appreciate ingredients sourced directly from the local waters and prepared to highlight their natural flavor. The pricing reflects the freshness and live preparation, which means it’s more about quality and experience than budget dining.

Pacific Fish Center tends to be calm even on busy holidays, making it a good choice for midday or early evening meals where you can relax and enjoy views of the wharf. The staff maintain an unobtrusive service style, letting diners focus on the food and the moment rather than frequent check-ins. Overall, it’s a practical pick for anyone interested in straight-from-the-source seafood dining with a Korean twist, whether you’re a local craving familiar flavors or a traveler looking to taste something local and fresh by the water.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

12:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

12:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

1043 Reviews
Gabriela Alfaro Eulogio

03 Dec 2025

It was a really nice meal and service. We had fish stew and large steamed shrimp and they were very generous portions. The dangeness crab looked amaizing we definitely we will back to try it!

euigoo kim

19 Nov 2025

Although it was Independence Day, the atmosphere was quite calm. The restaurant had large windows that offered a view of the beachfront, where many people were enjoying their time. It was a great place to relax, with plenty of seating and a leisurely vibe.

Michael Lee-Chang

30 Oct 2025

If you want seafood (live or cooked), this is the place to go. The food is market price and freshly caught. The staff don't keep bothering you after serving you with silly questions like "how's your food?" It's dead and being eaten that's what. I definitely recommend it for visitors and anyone who wants the Korean dining experience.

Liza Lim

02 Oct 2025

The food looked and tasted really good. We paid for premium but it all came in plastic. I was disappointed that premium was just plastic but the food was still great but the atmosphere was not. Spicy soup and live dungness crab tasted and looked great though I felt sorry for the crab . Quite a bit of noise with the mallets cracking the crab. I really liked to see the catfish and lobster. Really comfortable place and great food.

Jason T. Chun

27 Sep 2025

Early April & the dungness crabs were around $60ea. Grub is always good because they cook em live.

14 Sep 2025

Crab so fresh, live shrimp, and spicy soup!!!!! You must order spicy soup

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