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Fisherman's Market

Fisherman's Market

830 W 7th Ave, Eugene, USA, 97402, United States

Soup • Fish • Wine • Seafood


"To start this off, I've been to their fish market and it was delightfully fresh seafood. Some of the best I've found away from the Oregon coast. However, this review is about the food cart at Play. I'm rather disappointed and here is why. We walked out to the truck and chose it out of three others. We decided to order the clam chowder and then come back for another round of food. We rang the bell. Nothing. We knocked on the window. Nothing. We looked through and saw someone sitting there who was obviously ignoring us. I turned to my friend perplexed, but decided to knock one more time a bit louder. About 30 seconds later, he stirred and put his phone down to answer the window. We ordered the chowder and he took our payment and then I proceeded to watch him take the chowder out of the fridge, ladel it into the to-go container and then straight into the microwave they went. 5 quick minutes later we were presented with two spoons a handful of crackers and two microwaved bowls of $8 soup. Needless to say, we did not go back for our second order. When we got back to our table and compared our soups, mine was basically cream with a few chunks of potatoes and clams, and hers was so thick it was cold in the middle. The flavor was good. It has a lot of potential to be great, but consistency is the root of a successful reputation. Sad showing for a high quality fish market. You need to fix this or just stay in the fish market sector. I sadly will no longer be a customer."

Hermosa Beach Fish Shop

Hermosa Beach Fish Shop

719 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States

Fish • Tacos • Seafood • American


"The menu features two options: a build-your-own style, where you can select your fish, how you want it cooked, and how you'd like it presented—be it as a taco, salad, sandwich, or dinner plate—along with choosing your sides. They also offer a preset menu featuring popular seafood dishes like fish and chips, chowders, and poke. George warmly welcomed us as we mentioned it was our first visit. He recommended the fish platter, which includes an 8-ounce serving of fish plus two sides. I opted for the Red Snapper at $15.50, the lower-priced choice. I paired it with 6-grain rice and vegetables for my sides. Stephen chose the Mahi for $19.50, along with jasmine rice (which is a kind of sticky white rice) and a vinaigrette-based coleslaw instead of the typical creamy mayo. We also ordered a portion of the Fish Shop Shrimp, which consisted of six large shrimp seasoned with their special "fish shop" spices and served with a chipotle aioli. It had a nice kick but wasn't overly spicy—definitely a thumbs up at $9.50. Additionally, we couldn't resist getting a side of onion rings after spotting someone else's order, which looked delicious. The rings were large, lightly battered, and incredibly juicy; we were glad we made that choice. We also tried a "cup" of clam chowder, which turned out to be quite large. I noticed the "bowl" was massive, showcasing the generous portions served here. When our entrees arrived, the fish was juicy and tender. The servings were plentiful, and the sides—coleslaw and vegetables—were enough to comfortably share between two people. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our appetites, as we ended up taking home half of the chowder, some shrimp, onion rings, and vegetables. That became Stephen’s lunch for the following day! Overall, while seafood can be pricey, the portion sizes here make it worth it; you really get what you pay for with the ample food provided. Next time, I think I’ll share a plate with Stephen, or perhaps just go for a bowl of soup and share some onion rings—they were THAT good!"