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"If you ever have guests in town and are trying to get them to give up their quaint New England hamlet, their chemical dependence on Dunkin’ Donuts, and their inexplicable love of anything Mark Wahlburg puts on this great earth, take them to Fish for lunch on a Saturday in February. Things start to look a little bit better on this side of the country once you’ve experienced some Sausalito seafood. Fish is a wonderful, wonderful place. The crab roll is otherworldly and the fish and chips are good enough to convince us that British food might actually not be that bad. Does the restaurant have some drawbacks? Yes. Most prominently, there's the cash-only situation for dishes priced high enough to make you contemplate actually writing a check, if you happen to remember what those look like. Then there's the line, which regularly gets so long you might think they're doling out freshly flown-in NYC bagels in the Mission. But, once you sit down at the picnic tables gracing the courtyard, the food comes out quickly, and as you inhale your crab roll, any thoughts of the line will be a blip on your mind’s radar. It’s that good. Essentially a classier take on Sam’s, the Tiburon seafood spot where bartenders seem to compete for most vodka legally included in a cocktail, the views at Fish of the bay and boats allow you to contemplate such existential questions as “Would it be fun to live in a houseboat? Would it be like the one from ‘Sleepless in Seattle’? Why did I ever live anywhere else besides California?” You can sip your drink from the requisite mason jar and befriend one of the 30 dogs that seem to be attached to every table. Fish is a good place to be, and an even better place to convince your cousin from Worcester that the West Coast might be worth her time. We can see "Ted 2" here also. Food Rundown Ceviche The only dish that has disappointed us here. The fish is topped with jumbo fried corn kernels, which are too much with the chips and overwhelm the slightly bland ceviche. So much for our shot at healthy. White Chowder Bowl As an East Coast native, I’m a tough judge of clams and cream in a bowl. Fish nails it. Crab Roll This is so good it’s hard not to eat it too fast. The roll is soft, buttery, and fluffy, and the crab is fresh and meaty. Only thing that would make it better is lots more crab. But when isn’t that the case? The fries are mediocre at best. Fish and Chips It’s all about the batter, and Fish uses Anchor Steam in theirs for excellent effect. More beer! The wedge "chips" kick the regular fries ss, and should be the only option. Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad Hearty and fresh, and they don’t shortchange you on the tuna. Best non-fried option. Fish Taco Plate Grilled fish of the day, simple, served three up, with above average salsa. A usual in our rotation when we aren’t looking for something that took a dip in the fryer." - Taylor Abrams

"Fish. is a little off the beaten ferry path, but getting there is worth the effort. It's all about sustainable seafood, including a raw seafood market for locals. Check the chalkboard for the daily catch, order at the counter, and sit at an outdoor picnic table beside the harbor to enjoy a generous portion of whatever’s fresh. In season, the Dungeness crab roll should catch your attention." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"If one of your friends pops up with the idea to go fishing, but you’d rather jump in a tank with angry barracudas than learn how to bait a hook, try steering them towards Fish in Sausalito instead. This spot serves great seafood that would make even your most territorial friends from New England stop talking about Nantucket for at least five minutes. Go for the chowder, the crab roll, or pretty much anything else and you’ll be set while you look out at the boats that you might have ended up on today if you had lost the argument of what to do." - will kamensky

"Fish is known for responsibly sourcing seafood from trusted fishermen. The combined market and restaurant sits right on the bay in Sausalito, and the generous outdoor space boasts fresh views. Fans love “the crab roll,” a torpedo-shaped bun stuffed to the gills with lump meat, as well as louie salads and a cracking cioppino." - Becky Duffett, Eater Staff