Hodad'svsPoint Loma Seafoods
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Point Loma Seafoods is preferred by most professionals compared to Hodad's. Point Loma Seafoods is ranked #2 in San Diego with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Hodad's
Fodor's
Zagat
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
Where
5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
From $1/night
Fodor's "No, it's not a flashback. The 1960s live on at this fabulously funky burger joint, where the walls are covered with license plates and the amiable servers covered with tattoos." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Adored for its "life-changing" burgers "stacked high with fixin's" and "kitschy", "off-the-wall" atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At a beach café devoted to burgers, brews, and surf, soak up the ambience self-described as junkyard Gothic."
Rough Guide "In business in one spot or another for over 40 years, this is one place in town you can get a damn fine burger, whether it comes straight up or includes cheese, tuna or veggies."
Gayot11.0
"Ocean Beach burger joint thatâs been rockinâ it for more than 40 years." Full review
Where "World-renowned burger joint with fresh toppings, huge portions, onion rings, milkshakes and micro brews on tap. L, D (daily)." Full review
Point Loma Seafoods
Concierge Zagat DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Gayot Fodor's
On the Grid Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
2805 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106-2716
From $12/night
Concierge "Right on the waterfront near Shelter Island marina, Point Loma Seafoods has been a San Diego tradition since opening in 1963."
Zagat4.5
"You "can't beat" the "amazingly delicious" seafood at Point Loma's "ultracasual" fish house, where guests "push to the front" to place "reasonably priced" orders of "to-die-for" calamari." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Order the freshest seafood in San Diego. Seafood salads and sushi are popular."
Rough Guide Star
"Mid-priced counter serving up San Diego’s freshest fish in a basket, with good platters and seafood cocktails, along with mean crabcake and scallop sandwiches."
Gayot "Seafood as fresh as it gets in San Diego." Full review
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Be sure to check out the sushi deli as well.
Fodor's "When fishing boats unload their catch there, a seafood restaurant and market earns the right to boast that they offer “The Freshest Thing in Town." Full review
On the Grid "A favorite of fisherman and locals cruising the docks, this market/restaurant has a wide assortment of fresh seafood that you can have cooked right there or packaged for you to enjoy at home." Full review
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If you decide to eat there, make sure to grab a table on the upper deck where you can get an incredible view of San Diego Bay and the downtown city scape.
Fodor's "The freshest and tastiest fish to be found along Point Loma's shores comes from this shop behind the Vagabond Inn." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The quick counter service and big menu make Point Loma a pretty versatile stop for all types of folks." Full review
Frommer's "Arrive before 11 or after 2 to beat the lunch crowds at this landmark seafood market and restaurant at Point Loma’s sport fishing docks." Full review
