Fun Fish Market & Restaurant
Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach
Restaurant in Redondo Beach, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Fun Fish Market & Restaurant is best treated as a casual Redondo Beach wharf seafood stop, not a polished special-occasion booking. Go for easy access, fish-market energy, a low-pressure meal near the pier; choose Old Tony's or R/10 Social House instead if the night needs more structure, atmosphere, or sit-down polish.
About Fun Fish Market & Restaurant
Fun Fish Market & Restaurant is a Redondo Beach venue with a casual dress code and daily hours. It works best as a flexible, casual stop rather than a place for a formal occasion.
Use the published hours and the casual dress code as the reliable guide, confirm any needs that depend on the current menu or on-site setup directly with the restaurant before going.
Choose it for a casual Redondo Beach stop, not a formal night out
This is a direct option when the group wants something casual in Redondo Beach. For a different nearby plan, Old Tony's and R/10 Social House are other Redondo Beach venues to compare before committing.
Go when flexibility matters more than precision planning. Fun Fish Market & Restaurant is open daily, with 12–8 PM hours Monday through Friday and 11:30 AM–8 PM hours on Saturday and Sunday. It is not the venue to choose based on a private-feeling table, a polished celebration script, or detailed menu accommodations.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Redondo Beach.
- Hours: Monday to Friday noon to 8 PM; Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM to 8 PM.
- Dress code: Casual.
- Best fit: Casual visits, flexible groups, low-pressure meals.
- Confirm ahead: Current menu, pricing, reservations, seating, group arrangements, dietary needs.
Planning details
- Location
- 127 Fisherman's Wharf, 201 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Phone
- +13103721941
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fun Fish Market & Restaurant sits on Redondo Beach’s King Harbor waterfront and reads more like a working fish market than a polished seafood room. The format centers on a market counter and an unvarnished dock-adjacent setting where working boats and the pier environment shape the experience. Visits feel casual and self-directed: patrons assess the catch, order with little ceremony, and eat without the frills of fine dining. That emphasis on immediacy and product over presentation gives the place a scenic, harbor-side energy rather than a formal or refined ambiance.
Best For
This is a straightforward choice for family outings and no-fuss hangouts along the pier. Because Fun Fish prioritizes the day’s catch and operates outside a reservation culture, it suits visitors who want fresh seafood served quickly: families after a beach day, groups looking for an informal meal, or solo diners sampling the catch. Timing matters more than reservations—arriving when the boats land increases the odds of the widest selection—so plan visits around the morning and daytime run of the catch for the best results at lunch or early dinner.
Ordering Tips
Treat the visit like a market run: approach the counter, see what just came off the water, and order from the day’s available selections. The venue is not built around reservations, so arrive earlier in the day if you want the best pick of the catch. Ask staff which items are freshest and what’s selling fast; signature items to look for include shrimp fajitas and clam chowder. Expect counter-style, self-directed service and flexibility—menu offerings change with the morning’s haul rather than following a fixed tasting menu.
Venue details
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- shrimp fajitas
- clam chowder
Planning details
Location
127 Fisherman's Wharf, 201 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
If the group wants the same seafood-market lane, try Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant. If the meal needs more of a seated waterfront feel, Old Tony's is the more natural cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Fun Fish Market & Restaurant is the practical, casual choice in this Redondo Beach set: easier to approach than a planned dinner and better suited to seafood-market energy than a polished night out. Old Tony's is the stronger pick for a classic pier meal with more of a sit-down occasion feel, while Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant is the closest cross-shop if the fish-market format is the main draw.
For groups that want drinks, conversation, a broader social setting, R/10 Social House is the cleaner choice. Riviera Mexican Cantina makes more sense when the group wants Mexican food and a livelier cantina format rather than seafood as the anchor. California Surf Club is the better fit for a beach-club mood if ambiance matters more than market-style simplicity.
The decision comes down to purpose. Pick Fun Fish Market & Restaurant for an easy seafood stop around the wharf. Pick Old Tony's for a more traditional waterfront meal, Captain Kidd's for a similar market comparison, R/10 Social House for a social dinner, Riviera Mexican Cantina when the group is not aligned on seafood.
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Compare Fun Fish Market & Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fun Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Old Tony's | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| R/10 Social House | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Riviera Mexican Cantina | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| California Surf Club | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Fun Fish Market & Restaurant in Redondo Beach?
Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Old Tony's, California Surf Club, R/10 Social House, Riviera Mexican Cantina are other venues to compare in or around Redondo Beach, depending on the kind of meal you want.
Is Fun Fish Market & Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It is best considered for a casual occasion, not a formal one. Its casual dress code and daily hours make it a straightforward choice for an easygoing meal: 12–8 PM Monday through Friday and 11:30 AM–8 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Does Fun Fish Market & Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?
Can I eat at the bar at Fun Fish Market & Restaurant?
Is lunch or dinner better at Fun Fish Market & Restaurant?
The hours are 12–8 PM Monday through Friday and 11:30 AM–8 PM Saturday and Sunday. Choose the time that fits your schedule, confirm current service details directly if timing or menu availability is important.
