The Fish Bucket has closed.
You are reading mmm-yoso!!! a food blog. Kirk is exhausted (from vacationing), Ed (from Yuma) is exhausted from appointments and Cathy is exhausted from catching up on a lot of neglected chores. Today she is writing about a quick meal out.
I wrote about The Fish Bucket Seafood Market and Grotto location in Tierrasanta in 2008. Just a short drive from home, it was a regular stop for us. However in late 2012, this location (no seafood market, but instead a bar and lounge area) opened in San Carlos, a few storefronts down from Trails Eatery which is also close to home (but the other direction).
This location is larger, the quality is the same and we seem to eat here more often.
The decor is of course an underwater theme. There are various proper condiments on each table (including vinegar, for use on French fried potatoes, if that's part of your order)
You may have noticed a lot of writing on the front window. In addition to a 'take out' discount of 15% on everything, there are also Early Bird specials from 3-6 daily. Above is a photo of the Early Bird grilled salmon plate ($8.95) which is served on a bed of grilled vegetables with grilled garlic bread and Spanish rice. This is a large portion and very filling. Always fresh fish grilled perfectly.
Above is the Seafood Combo appetizer ($10.95). Perfectly fried, lightly breaded fish pieces(4), clams (1/4 lb), shrimp (3) and oysters (3). I'll order this as my main and The Mister and I share it.
Another nice, local family owned business serving good, fresh food.
The Fish Bucket Grill 7407 Jackson Drive (at Navajo) San Diego 92119 (619) 460-6280 Website Mon-Fri 11:30-8:30, Sat-Sun 3-8:30
Nice! I’ve only been to the Fish Bucket in Tierrasanta (which we liked). I love fried clams and oysters!
The Mister doesn’t like oysters the way I do, cc, so those are all mine! He does crave fried clams though, so most of those are his. I’m liking this location a bit more than the other, but only because of its proximity to other business; the food is just as fresh and good.
LOL, wife and I share but we love everything. Lucky for me she can only eat so much.
Ha Ha, Bill. The Mister and I almost always narrow our choices down to the same two items, so the sharing is always enjoyed. He eats more than me, though.
The seafood combo seems like a steal at that price! Did it taste pretty fresh or was it mostly breading?
Are they using a panko type batter on the fish?
The seafood combo was an appetizer, Faye, so I guess that’s why it’s pretty large. All of the components were fresh and fried properly (crispy and not greasy); the coating was not thick.
It wasn’t a panko, but more corn meal based, Soo. Some flour, I’m sure, but not much-thin and not all bready.