Anthony's Fish Grotto

Category: Seafood restaurant in La Mesa, California

Address: 9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA

Phone: +16194630368

Opening hours

Sunday: 10:30AM–8PM

Monday: 11:30AM–8PM

Tuesday: 11:30AM–8PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–8PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–8PM

Friday: 11:30AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 11:30AM–8:30PM

Reviews

John Pobursky

Aug 6, 2022

This is a nice restaurant on I-8 between La Mesa and El Cajon. It has a small lake with outdoor dining alongside a pleasant indoor dining area. Our family has always enjoyed going there for good seafood, but last week the food was rather pricy and unexceptional. The staff and service are still good and the atmosphere is great. Here's hoping they will improve and get back to the excellent place it used to be.

Odette Nudera

May 30, 2022

My mother in law was in town and she enjoys Anthony's food and ambiance. Anthony's Fish Grotto is a favorite place to take our out of town guests for dinner as they have a unique dining area overlooking the small lake behind the restaurant, brings a very tropical and "vacationish" feel. Staff was very friendly, our Server greeted us warmly and we were enjoying our wine & craft beer in no time. Dinner was of course - seafood - and it was delicious!! The evening was so fulfilling and my mom-in- law enjoyed this as she's already thinking of coming back on her next trip to San Diego.

Alicia Woroniak

May 24, 2022

The complimentary bread was terrible, severed cold with some odd orange based mayo sauce? And it was just a mini ciabatta bread, odd choice. The Caesar salad wasn’t any good, the lettuce was roughly chopped and tasted unwashed. The shrimp in my entree were all over cooked, the baked potato was cold and hardly melted the butter. The coleslaw….well the picture speaks for that. But it was literally not even mixed together? Just basic out of a bag cabbage mix and then a weird poppy seed sauce just poured on top.. not even mixed together.. Terrible to say the least. All the fish on my fiancé’s plate were over cooked as well. Really saddened by our experience here. Especially for their price point, I would expect better quality food. Also the cocktail, the blackberry mojito tasted like rubbing alcohol, way too strong. Service was also kinda weird, but the restaurant was fairly busy.

Ruth P

Feb 11, 2022

This is a beautiful hidden gem in La Mesa. I've never been here before, and I'm a native San Diegan. I had a delightful 🥑 Avocado salad with Albacore Tuna ($15.50), and my friend had the appetizer Manila clams in wine sauce ($18.50). We both loved our dishes!! And the ambiance was to die for! Beautiful lake with sprouting fountains, live ducks! We loved the patio seating over looking the view! Check out the photos! Wow! Thank you friend for the treat!!

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Questions & Answers

Can I buy raw scallops at Anthony’s?

Deana Knapp | Sep 21, 2021
James Edwards | Sep 21, 2021

Depends on the stock in the case at the time.

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Does Anthony's use MSG in there cooking ?

Rod Harris | Aug 18, 2018
G Williams | Aug 18, 2019

No, Anthony's does not use nor have they ever used msg.

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Can I make a reservation for an outdoor table for noon?

Ed Kicklighter | Aug 17, 2021
Cynthia Dumbauld | Aug 17, 2021

Today, they told us, no reservations

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Do yo u still serve Blue nun wine???

Enrique De La fuente | Aug 18, 2019
Carmen Pascual | Aug 18, 2019

I would call them and find out.

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Anyone know if bar seating/ tables are for max of 4 people?

Sue Beard | Aug 18, 2019
Denise B | Aug 18, 2019

Yes

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Is this place closed or remain open? I read an article that they closed their doors a year or two ago. Is this true?

Veva Guajardo | Aug 18, 2019
Melanie Rossi | Aug 18, 2019

I went Friday, 10/12. The La Mesa Anthony's is open.

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Does Anthony's have discounts for seniors or military

Young Prince | Aug 18, 2019
Denise B | Aug 18, 2019

No i don't think so

Can I buy clams at the market

Sharlynn Tucker | Aug 18, 2018
G Williams | Aug 18, 2018

Yes, usually you can. Call and talk to Sylia in the retail market. Enjoy!

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Is the one on the wharf open?

Judy White | Aug 18, 2018
randy morton | Aug 18, 2018

No, it was closed to make way for a new Multiple Level Restaurant and Bar.

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Can make reservation?

Bella Trinh | Feb 18, 2022
Bill McIlwee | Feb 18, 2022

Large groups only .

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Do they have a Saturday brunch?

Robin Coy | Dec 20, 2021
Pamela S | Dec 20, 2021

No. Only Sunday

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Shall i reserved or i can come any time?

Lamia Daham | Sep 21, 2021
Marc Fulbright | Sep 21, 2021

You can walk in any time. I habe never had to wait more that 20 min

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Does Anthony's sell a fish breading mix to the public

Milton McElvain | Aug 17, 2021
Todd Benrud | Aug 17, 2021

Not that I know of.

Is there patio dining?

Ken Lundgren | Aug 17, 2021
LA | Aug 17, 2021

Yes, a huge patio.

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Will you be open for outside dining Sunday Jan 17, 2021

Margaret Powell | Aug 17, 2021
B Silvia | Aug 17, 2021

Anthonys is open

Do they have happy hour

dania angulo | Aug 17, 2021
Mari Vargas | Aug 17, 2021

No. Not at this time.

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What duck species are in their pond?

Jeff G | Aug 17, 2021
Tami Hansen | Aug 17, 2021

Mallards, Pekin (dropped pet ducks in Anthony's lake), periodically get wood ducks, blue herons, lots of bass and catfish, pet released red necked slider turtles, 1 dumped snapping turtle, many species of other birds, raccoons, rabbits, and opossums. It's a veritable wildlife refuge :)

Can ua fish in the lake

Titus metcalf | Aug 17, 2021
Linda Heath | Aug 17, 2021

Not at Anthony's. But you can at nearby, Lake Murray. Beautiful as well.

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Is Anthony's in La Mesa closing?

Laura Stevenson | Aug 17, 2020
Carol Schmidt | Aug 17, 2020

NO

Do you have Gift Certificates?

Bernice Friedman | Aug 17, 2020
José pascual Hernandez | Aug 17, 2020

It is a restaurant of many years I have more than 30 years to know it and its food is very delicious.

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What restaurants in La Mesa serve lobster tail?

Patricia Koppman | Aug 18, 2019
Matt L. | Aug 18, 2019

Lots, Red Lobster, Anthony's, and many more

Are reservations necessary for 4 people today, Saturday

A Google User | Aug 18, 2019
Jim Horton | Aug 18, 2019

I reccomend it...weekends are busy..

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Who owns Anthony's Fish Grotto LaMesa?

Audrey Klein | Aug 18, 2019
KG Golly | Aug 18, 2019

The Ghio family

Are they open on Sunday

Edwin Layba | Aug 18, 2019
Rich Swain | Aug 18, 2019

Yes

Can you get fish & chips to go?

William Hansen | Aug 18, 2019
Rich Swain | Aug 18, 2019

Yes

is anthonys fish grotto closed on thanKS giving day in La Mesa?

Ellie Brennan | Aug 18, 2019
Denise B | Aug 18, 2019

Yes it is

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Do you have crab legs

Young Prince | Aug 18, 2019
S Potter | Aug 18, 2019

This restaurant does, in season.

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Is there a dress code here?

Deanna Hernandez | Aug 18, 2019
Paul Hillery | Aug 18, 2019

Agreed. Seen guys looking like they came from golf, But personally, of I'm going out to eat beyond the taco shop or .burger king, I'm going to dress nicely, anyway.

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Do they serve a lobster roll

shawna santos | Aug 18, 2019
meek thegreek | Aug 18, 2019

I don't think so..ck out website for menu..

Do you still serve fried cracked crab claws

Lisa “Smooch” Jokinen | Aug 18, 2019
Linda Jenkins | Aug 18, 2019

Idn

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Is still located on harbor? I tried to Google it. We plan on visiting in few weeks

Dianna Russell | Aug 18, 2018
Joan Walker Scott | Aug 18, 2018

They are no longer on the harbor, couldn't renew the lea$e, but the La Mesa location is just as yummy!! 😋

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Does the seafood grotto in La Mesa the same owner of the one in San Diego if so how come they don’t serve delicious fried clams?

Kim Lemire | Aug 18, 2018
Barbara Riley | Aug 18, 2018

Same owner. Don't know about fried clams. You'll have to ask the restaurant.

Back in the 70's, Anthony's Fish Grotto had a Crab Louie and a Lobster Louie salad that was so delicious. It was chopped cabbage, lobster or crab with a mayo type sauce and it was served on a cold plate in a mound. Does anyone remember this dish?

Evelyn Lindbloom | Aug 18, 2018
G Williams | Aug 18, 2018

Yes.... it's the Avocado Salad available with crab or shrimp or albacore tuna. Same delicious dressings as always.

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Do they serve while steamed fish?

Leopoldo Chatz Mata | Aug 18, 2018
Lance Stratton | Aug 18, 2018

I don't believe so. I have had grilled and fried, and i do believe that some dishes are baked

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Do you have fish and chips

Maurice Amey | Aug 18, 2018
Roger McAlpin | Aug 18, 2018

Their fish and chips are excellent, the best!

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Do you have clam chowder

Maurice Amey | Aug 18, 2018
mirna garcia | Aug 18, 2018

Absolutely! The best west of the Rockies. Both kinds too.

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Do you serve king crab?

SusanBBC nbnnmjjhn 7 Oneil | Aug 18, 2018
Debi Koshik | Aug 18, 2018

Yes

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Is the pond real? Not man made?

Rose Munar | Aug 18, 2018
Scott Wright | Aug 18, 2018

It is man made it has been there a long time

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can you still buy the red chowder in cans a the market

Patricia Bumgarner | Aug 18, 2018
Barb Fischer San Diego Real Estate Broker | Aug 18, 2018

Please call them regarding availability. They are always very helpful

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Do you serve 7 seas soup? Thank you.

Robert Hamilton | Aug 18, 2018
Antonio Williams | Aug 18, 2018

No they don't

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