Fish City Grill

What a hidden gem! I recently tried Fish City Grill for the first time, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was warm and intimate, the service (eventually) was good, and the food was absolutely amazing. First impressions were great—both the restaurant and the bathroom were clean, well-lit, and tastefully decorated. We sat at a high-top near the bar, which felt cozy and inviting. The service started off a bit rocky. Our server’s initial demeanor was cold and slightly rude when we mentioned it was our first visit and placed our drink orders. By the time our appetizers arrived, she had softened, and by the entrees, she’d completely turned things around. I just wish that friendly, attentive service had been there from the start. Now for the star of the evening—the food. We started with the oysters, which were incredibly fresh. We also tried the FCG Sampler, and every bite was delicious. I followed that with fish and chips, asking for them extra crispy, and they nailed it. The batter was flavorful, and the fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. My husband had the fish tacos (can’t recall which kind, but they’re pictured below), and he raved about them all night—fresh, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Overall, I’m thrilled we found Fish City Grill and can’t wait to come back!

The food and service were impeccable!! We made a reservation for 6:30 on a Saturday evening. When we walked in the place was packed, we were delighted the host walked us straight to our table with no wait. Corey was our server for the evening and he was absolutely perfect! Did not miss a beat! Really happy with our experience and cant wait to dine in again!

​If you’re looking for great seafood in a relaxed setting, Fish City is the spot. It has a nice, mellow atmosphere that’s perfect for a low-key dinner. The sampler appetizer and the seafood combo were both 10/10 and delicious. ​What really made the night special was our server, Honey. She was amazing—so lively, friendly, and she really knew the menu inside and out. It’s a great place for an easy-going meal with top-tier service. I’ll definitely be back!

We had a phenomenal experience. Let me start with the top-notch service, thanks to our server Corey, he suggested some dishes and gave us a welcome appetizer, paid attention to detail, and was very friendly. The food was very good, high quality and flavorful. Will be back for sure.

I love their shrimp and grits, and thats what I came for but it was not on the menu! It should not be a “special”, it should be on the menu always! So instead I had a shrimp poboy. It was good and full of shrimp so I was happy. But, put the shrimp and grits back on the everyday menu! Our server was “Honey” and she said yes that was her real name was a real firecracker! She was friendly and helpful. Jennifer brought us our drinks from the bar and she was also very friendly! Good experience!

Are you a seafood lover? Fish City Grill is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings! I have been a customer for several years and I continue to return because of the care and love they put into their food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Fish City Grill is the neighborhood restaurant where locals, of all ages, come together to indulge in well prepared and absolutely delicious seafood. I recommend you try the fried oyster nachos, clam chowder, fried catfish, fried shrimp, crab boil, peach sweet tea, chocolate mousse cake, and key lime pie.

Really loved this place. The Old Fashioned cocktail was tasty, the oysters on the half shell were big and decadent, and the blackened catfish, fries and slaw were awesome. Will definitely return!

We’re regulars here and always enjoy stopping in, especially at the bar. Joel is consistently great. Friendly, attentive, and remembers his customers, which makes a big difference. The drinks are solid, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the service keeps us coming back. Always a good experience.

Amazing experience at Fish City! Only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Our server was amazing and the food came out very fast. It was my first time here and they gave me a sampler plate including the best jalapeño soup I've ever had! Very cute date vibes but also perfect for family dinner. Had intimate seating as well as group seating with plenty of lighting! Definitely recommend if you are in the mode for fish and want to try something new and fresh!

Came for a late lunch on a weekday after browsing for restaurants in this area. We were seated immediately and waited on quickly. The waitperson, Kevin, was very helpful and made some recommendations which turned out to be great! I had the special, which was blackened redfish with a couple of shrimp, an incredible butter sauce over creamy parmesan rice. It was amazing and I ate every drop (wishing I had some good crusty bread to sop of the leftover butter sauce). It came with green beans which were obviously fresh and well-seasoned. They were a little too crisp, so didn't finish those. DH had a shrimp and scallop dish that he absolutely loved. He said the scallops were amazing and cooked perfectly. He sopped up every bit of that, too. Really liked this place and wish it was closer to us, but we'll be sure and make our way back soon!

Hello. Today was my very first first time visiting here. The fish and chips were amazing!!! My food was hot, tasty and delicious!! My server Kevin was awesome! Very informative and polite. Very tentative to both my guest and myself. We were both sitting there long after we were done thinking of family and friends to invite to eat with us because we surely will be back! Also, Manager Jessi came over and talked with us and she too was very nice and friendly. We will definitely be visiting again real soon. Thank you so much. Chef Renee

Every table was packed, but the wait for a table was less than 10 minutes. Our server was pleasant and attentive. We started with oyster nachos and we love them . We then had the fried seafood platter with coleslaw. IIt was a little noisy in a pleasant way!

The food at the Fish City Grill is well prepared and generous in its servings. The atmosphere at the restaurant is inviting and appropriate for the seafood being served. There is a nice variety of seafood that can be enjoyed by men, women and children. The price for the food is reasonable and in good proportions.

Always a great choice. Chalk board menu changes often. Blackened Redfish with Shrimp!

Service was great. I got the crab stuffed flounder. It was delicious. The lobster grilled cheese is amazing. It was oooey gooey. The bread was crunchy. Definitely try it. We also ordered a few oysters. They tasted very fresh but were a bit tiny. We went on a sat around 5 to beat the crowd. Glad we did by the time we left at 6:30 place was packed.

What a great experience! Our kids were at a meeting nearby so we stopped in for a quick drink and a snack. Fortunately we found the last two spots at the bar. The bartender was very helpful in drink selection and food recommendation. On top of that, when she found out we were first-time customers, she brought us a sampler of their four soups and two oyster nachos. Our favorites were the calamari and the crab bisque. The food was outstanding and so was the service; we will definitely be back.

Outstanding oysters and food! Service and daily specials are always amazing. Joel the bartender is the best!

In the past, I felt I probably should write a review based on multiple visits, but upon my latest one to give this place one last chance, I am compelled to type. Good news: 1. Service: attentive, punctual, and courteous. 5 stars. 2. (Food-wise) the Jalapeño Soup is just spicy enough not to burn most diners' palettes. Flavorful, but, personally, I need more spice. Personal preference only. Bad news (on my latest visit): 1. This place continually smells "fishy"/"seafoody". Even a seafood-based restaurant should not emit a cavalcade of seafood wafts when one walks in the door. That tells me one thing: certain items are not particularly fresh. 2. Never order "specials." This is a general rule when dining at most restaurants, as they are typically loaded with product the restaurant is trying to unload (pronto). But something is terribly wrong here. I ordered something that I felt should not suck: "Fried Buffalo Cauliflower." Texture? None. I ate one piece -- strike that -- I swallowed one piece without even chewing, because no mastication was needed. FRY YOUR FOOD! 3. Stepping out of my comfort zone this time, I ordered pedestrian fish tacos -- I never order tacos at a restaurant as a general rule, unless I know the chef can execute them properly -- because every other fish-based dish I've tried here previously (without breading, a tortilla, or the like) I've ordered has been awful. These things were not as advertised. A) The portion size was far too large (gargantuan) for one person such that the waitress immediately asked me if I'd like a to-go box upon presentation; B) the fish, much like the cauliflower previously mentioned, was supposed to be crispy (and was not); and C) the "spicy cabbage" was sweet, as well as the sauce served with it. I don't want dessert for my main. Sorry. HOWEVER, I will say that the food came out very quickly. Is that a good thing? One might think, 'Oh, how fast!' 'Wonderful!' NO. This drivel was assembled far, far in advanced, microwaved to a mediocre temp, and served. Trash. 'Do you want a to-box?', I was asked again. Only a fool would have said yes. I'm finished with this mini-franchise, regardless of locations. I was dragged into this latest foray only because I was hog-tied, against my adamant objections. I had to eat something, hungry, after all at the culmination of a day (in the end, just the soup, one piece of cauliflower, and 1/8th of a piece of taco in my latest visit). I've tried many other dishes when dragged into these places, and have always left feeling, well, this isn't "Fish City" -- it's Fish Sh*tty (pardon my censored "French"). Those out there who know French know the "M" word I would have used. I will not patronize any location again. I've tried and tried to like this local-medium-ish franchise, but...too many strikes over time. You're out. At least I didn't give this review one star so as to consider this review as spam. Find a better seafood spot in your locale -- there are plenty.

Ate here with the Mrs on Monday October 16th for lunch. Service, atmosphere and food was fantastic as always. Enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, grilled fish and the roasted potatoes. Quick as always too ...

I just had the most amazing meal at this place. I had the red snapper, it was so fresh. This place is known for its fresh amazing food and vegetables and the bread pudding drizzled with caramel glaze, was one of my favorite desserts. If you want an amazing dine outside and not inside . And Joel b did an amazing job at suggesting the best of the best food with a great dining experience.

Very Mid, don't believe the hype. I got a seafood boil and crawfish, they didn't give me my crab legs. The seafood barely had seasoning and it was bland to be honest. My boyfriend got catfish and said he's had better at chicken shacks. Crazy how a seafood restaurant can't make seafood right.

Best Fish and Chips in town. The restaurant is so nice , but I prefer to eat at the bar. The bar manager (tender) Joel is a delight. So happy to have this restaurant in the neighborhood.

I had the Shrimp and Grits and they were very good. Service was quick And efficient. I hadn't been here since pre pandemic and everything was good the. And was good this time to.

Inside and out, Fish City Grill was beautiful. I had ordered the fried shrimp platter with buttered rice and coleslaw and it was delicious. I even ate the hush puppies. I was disappointed with the specials board in the restaurant because it didn't match up with the the specials board posted on the internet. My wife have been looking forward to one of the dishes on the specials board but when we got to the restaurant it wasn't there. Instead she ordered one of the other specials, the redfish broiled in a buerre blanc sauce with creamy Parmesan rice and asparagus. The problem with that was that everything on her plate was dusted with cajun spice and the board mention nothing about cajun spice. Due to a medical condition my wife cannot handle spicy foods so she was quite disappointed. In the future we will have to be careful to specify whatever we order for her does not contain anything spicy. Other than that service was friendly and prompt and the interior of the restaurant was sparkling clean.

I wouldn't call us regulars, but we love this place. Great seafood options with something for land lovers as well. The bar is always lively with lots of locals and a full-service menu. They have several daily fish specials which are worth taking advantage of. We love oysters on the half shell, and they usually have several types available. A great drink menu and a full bar.

Had takeout. Shrimp po boy was delicious. Little tasty fried shrimp in there with a decent mix of pickles and onions. Hush puppies on the side were decent as well.

I love this place (well, the locays I've had ). The food is always delicious! Best place around to get oysters! I had the shrimp & lobster grilled cheese...after having both raw and charbroiled oysters.... yep, was a greedy girl lunch today lol

Besides the delicious food, what made our dinner a 5 star was our waiter, Dylan. His recommendations were spot on from the appetizer, main course, and omg the chocolate addiction cake.

Ok this place is amazing! Same price as Red Lobster with higher quality food. Let's start with the Rainbow Trout full of flavor can with spinach and rice. A plate full of blackened trout. It's gone! I ordered the scallops and jumbo shrimp. It's gone! The flavors melted in my mouth. Jumbo shrimp wrapped in apple wood bacon oh my Lord. The drinks so good twisted citrus martini and I slurped and sipped in minutes! It's gone! We ordered key lime pie to creamy! Finally the service with Carla she was so sweet and our food was delivered hot. She kept our drinks full. I will definitely ask for her when I come back.

What a great find. We're from out of town and searched several restaurants that had full waitlists on a Sat eve, so we opted to try Fish City. They don't take reservations- but our wait was only 5 minutes. The restaurant had a casual well decorated comfortable atmosphere. Jerry did an excellent job making sure we were well taken care of- she was a gem. The bar did a great job on the drinks- recommend the Prickly Pear Margarita and Espresso Martini - a good start. We had calamari and boiled shrimp appetizers- yum. The Seared Scallops with Bacon-wrapped shrimp were very good as was the fried seafood platter. My wife had the Shrimp and Grits and will be her choice on our next visit. The burgers and specials on the board were good too. The whole family gave two thumbs up. Finished the evening with bread pudding for dessert. One of the best evenings out in months that was very reasonably priced. Looking forward to our next trip to Dallas!

The salad was great; however, the establishment was not the cleanest. The server sat me at the back, one booth away from people who I presume were managers or owners. They had laptops and paperwork out. This is not how I imagine spending a nice evening of dinner. Do they not have an office?

Wonderful atmosphere! There's a great bar with some fun, happy hour special during the week and always wonderful, fresh seafood. The staff is terrific. I highly recommend that you give it a try.

This place is awesome there seafood is so fresh and their salads are terrific!!! The Oysters are very fresh!!! The Martinis are really good too!!!

Was surprised by quality of food will go back again. Only odd thing is they have a lot of tilapia fish on menu which really is farm raised bottom feeder fish wonder why they need to have so much of that on menu

OMG, I am doing a second review on The Newly Rebuilt Fish City Grill. After the Tornado a few years ago, it was totally destroyed the entire Place. So Sunday, I meet my Son and Hubby for a Birthday outing. The place is Beautiful and we got a warm welcome. The food was great. The presentation was on point. The all new Staff was very kind. We ate and enjoyed it all. So my hubby love bread pudding. So he ordered it to go. I am not a bread pudding fan. He said it need a little work. It was a bit too thick and needed fruit or raisins. Not his favorite. Sorry! Everything else was OK! One Love!!

Even though this is a chain, this is one of my favorite places to get seafood. It always tastes fresh. Glad it came back post tornado damage!!

Boy, what a treat to be back, post-tornado! Loved the Snapper and Etouffe specials. Conner was the BEST!!

Good service. But food so so. This is better to buy fish. Gave us a tiny pour of wine for the price

Best food and service in Dallas!!! My husband, friend and I went yesterday for happy hour (amazing prices from 3-6 pm) and an early dinner. We had blackened catfish that came with veggies, rice and hush puppies. Absolutely delish!! My friend had a kale salad with salmon. She loved it. The fish is always super fresh and perfectly cooked. Their frozen margaritas ($5) are the bomb!! Not only is the food awesome, but so is the service. Mike waited on us and he was on top of his game. He was very attentive, courteous and fun!! Mike genuinely cares about his customers and will go out of his way to make sure you are happy! And we were!! Thanks Mike!!! Rosa, Mark and Veronica

The second night RE- open i had fish and chips at this neighborhood restaurant . Lots of people coming in were expressing how happy they are to have the restaurant open again (after the tornado destruction had closed it). As people departed full of good food & drinks, they appeared to be like friends ad family of the management! The atmosphere is great! I had ask a wholesale fish salesman for recommendation of best fried fish and this is the place! I enjoyed it and will come back for more menu temptations!

My favorite Dallas restaurant closed in this area so I was thankful to discover this fabulous seafood house. I tend to judge all seafood places by their crab cakes, if brave enough to offer them on their menu. These did not disappoint and I would come back just for them. But I did have a taste of the recommended (our Uber driver) crab bisque and it too was exceptional. My fish entree of Redfish with blue cheese butter was prepared very nice too. However, since we rarely order appetizers I was quite satisfied before it even arrived. Our waitress, Kendall couldn't have been more attentive and the bartender did an outstanding job on my Manhattan. Will seek out this chain (but doesn't seem like it) whenever I can!

Favorite seafood place with friendly staff, bar tenders, neighborhood atmosphere, and great variety of fresh seafood! Love this restaurant!!

Great food and service. Very friendly and attentive staff . The fried green had a great taste I didn't expect. Yum

I was not expecting to be so impressed! I order Togo and when u arrived my food was ready. The front of the house girls were very helpful. I was expecting my food to be cold since I took a little longer to pick it up but no! It was still warm. I ordered the ho ey chipotle shrimp tacos with a cup of clam chowder soup and also fish and chips. The tacos are delicious and probably one of the best shrimp tacos I have ever tried. Im definitely coming for more. The fish and chips were good too and the the clam chowder soup was a bit different than what I've had before but it was still good. I recommend!

We went to one of our favorite restaurants in the area. The food was amazing, especially the salmon special with peaches. The Sockeye salmon was prepared with beurre Blanc sauce, served over jasmine rice with roasted almonds and grilled peaches. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the flavors were heaven! The side veggie was sautéed zucchini ribbons with a little garlic. No room for dessert! Service was great also. Go there and try the salmon!!

The oysters and flounder were fantastic. Thyme gimlet delish! Check out their happy hour!

A friend and I came here for lunch. We made reservations ahead of time, and I'm glad we did! It was a random weekday, but this place was packed. Once we got seated, our server came to explain the specials. The service was really great--everyone was very friendly and informative throughout the meal. We ordered some oyster nachos to start (per recommendation from our server), and I got a maple grilled salmon with brussels sprouts (one of their specials) for my entree. The oyster nachos were delicious! I'm not normally an oyster-lover, but the deep fried oysters that came on this dish were perfectly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. My salmon was pretty good. It was cooked perfectly, but the dish as a whole was a little too sweet, especially with the corn pudding underneath. The brussels did not disappoint. Overall, great atmosphere, great service, and tasty food!

The lobster and shrimp grilled cheese was AMAZING! The service was great, and the restaurant was clean and orderly. Loved it!

AMANDA WAS SUCH A SLAY!!!!! Thank you so much for such lovely service. We've been coming here for 18 years and they never disappoint. Great place. Great people. Great food. Ask for Amanda She's the best and makes ya feel like family. And the new decor is superb

This place is really good, but the real reason to come here is the oyster nachos, they're AMAZING. The oysters have such a unique breading and are super tender. They're topped with a pico and some kind of spicy,creamy, chili sauce. I ordered the seafood sampler platter with the blackened catfish, grilled shrimp, grilled oysters, and I subbed for garlic wilted spinach and seasonal vegetables. So first off, I've never had a grilled oyster, but I'll be back for them for sure. They're so very flavorful and shockingly not chewy. Of course, the shrimp were great bc it's pretty hard to mess up grilled shrimp, and the backend catfish was very flavorful and moist. I love this place, I love the service. I do know that sometimes there is a pretty long wait to be seated, but the food (especially the oyster nachos) are worth it. *shoutout to Marshall, great waiter, very on top of it and friendly.

Best seafood. Very intimate space with nice atmosphere. I really love this restaurant!

Kevin and Marshall are the best So glad to see this location open back up Service is always great ... food was awesome !!! Char Grilled Oysters are sooo good

We are close by and are very often lured in for specials. We can hardly wait for cooler weather so we can enjoy outdoor seating

I was craving some hot biscuits and I just left Central Market and saw they opened a Fish City Grill close by so I decided to try it even though there were no biscuits because at that point I was hungry anyways.The overall setup is interesting to say the least. You come in, doesnt appear to be a hostess stand but there was a hostess area. To go orders have to be placed in the back of the restaurant, I always found that a little weird but whatever. The staff are decently nice. Most have said hello, some just passed me and went about their day. About 95% of them were not wearing masks but I didnt take a star off for that as that is the businesses private right and guidelines of what they can enforce. However the main points are being deducted for the product. I ordered the Red Fish Special with the Honey Cornbread and a side of garlic spinach. Paid about $35 for this whole meal. Got a small bag, opened the package and was surprised how small the meal was. Just a small piece of fish on a big piece of cornbread with some fried okra and crema sauce. While the fish was good the cornbread was very very bland. I felt like there was no honey in it. The fried okra served with it was decent I will give it that but it wasnt enough to save this dish. Even though the location was in a more upper class area I still feel like the price didnt match the food. For $35 I couldve went to Red Lobster and gotten way more food although Im sure they place themselves higher than Red Lobster but I didnt see it. I think I will keep going to Razzoos, Red Lobster, and Rockfish Grill as I feel those are better establishments with decent prices and better food but I will keep it at 3 stars for the decent service, speedy cooking, and general atmosphere.

We went to Fish City Grill tonight for dinner. We went early so we were seated pretty quickly. It's a casual atmosphere located in a shopping strip with plenty of parking. Our server, Marissa, was fabulous and knowledgeable. We had lots of questions since it was our first visit. The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered appetizers, entrees and desserts. The crab bisque and roasted jalapeño soup was creamy and delicious. The oyster nachos looked amazing and my friend reported they were out of this world. I highly recommend the fish tacos but ask for extra sauce! Delicious. The shrimp and grits looks beautiful and my friend reports it was tasty. For dessert - try any of the following because they were all the perfect final course: Bread Pudding, Apple Cake and my personal favorite Peach Cobbler! We will definitely return!

I love that Fish City Grill is back in Preston Hollow. They have the best stuffed flounder, as well as fried calamari, the crab cake appetizer, shrimp poboy and don't pass on the cheesy grits. The staff are the best, the new bar area is larger and is great for people watching! Ask for Marshall.

Excellent food and service. Background music a bit loud. Blackened Rainbow Trout was very good.

Usually when a publication (Dallas morning news) make a claim that a restaurant is one of the best in the Dallas Ft Worth area I'll put it on my bucket list to go so I visited fish city grill..first impression it was a very lively place upon entering ..I sat down at the bar and immediately greeted and served..I ordered a bowl of gumbo..normally I would go with a cup on first time visits but I read they are the 2nd best seafood in the metroplex..I should have stuck with my normal protocol..really nothing special bout that gumbo..lack of ingredients best describes it..then I ordered the shrimp and crab dip..it was tasty and very cheesy..my main dish was the pecan crusted salmon..the salmon had a lack of flavor and seasoning..I used 3 different types of hot sauce to find balance..eventually I ran outta fish before I was able to achieve that..again service was good and attentive and food came out quickly but if you are the 2nd best in area I don't blame the restaurant..I blame the people who said that you are the 2nd best ...