San Pedro Fish Market has been around since 1956 and is a family owned and operated for four generations.
They began as a humble seafood stall that catered to the local fishing community.
Over the years, their reputation for providing the freshest seafood and a warm, welcoming ambiance transformed them into a cultural institution.
Today, the market spans over 30,000 square feet where visitors can explore the vibrant fish market area; watch as expert chefs prepare their meals; and enjoy open-air seating overlooking the picturesque harbor.
Their seating boasts a capacity of more than 2,500, making them one of the largest seafood restaurants in the United States.
One dish that has become synonymous with the San Pedro Fish Market is the legendary Shrimp Tray.
This awe-inspiring platter boasts a heap of freshly grilled shrimp cooked to perfection, accompanied by a medley of vegetables and the restaurant’s signature garlic butter sauce.
In fact, San Pedro’s Fish Market serves over 30,000 shrimp trays every week!
They also have a variety of fish sandwiches, fish plates, and sides, like onion rings, cajun fries, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and fried calamari.
Wash down your meal with one of the many drink options, including beer on draft, margaritas, micheladas, and aguas frescas.
While San Pedro’s has six different Los Angeles locations, its primary site in San Pedro features a massive outdoor seating area overlooking the water. This is the location that we visited.
You can also buy their fresh seafood to enjoy at home.
Lineups at San Pedro Fish Market are common so be prepared.
We enjoyed the Shrimp Tray for 2 along with sausage; corn; Main Lobster tails; and a small fried tilapia.
San Pedro Fish Market is located at 1190 Nagoya Way San Pedro, CA.