Fishwives - Pasadena

The maximum and the cheese is worth it! The French Pommes are incredible. They are thick cut and crispy with garlic seasoning. It is a standard side with the lobster roll and of course the fish and chips. The oyster sampler is fun if you have no reference to the various oysters they have. The service could be better. Things came out of order and our oyster plate was forgotten until we had finished our food halfway.

4.5 stars. Thoroughly enjoyed every single thing in this visit, everything was so delish and so fresh. We opted for a whole Maine lobster $29), a dozen oysters $41) and a crown city cioppino $35) to share. Crown city cioppino: Really good! We honestly loved the cioppino there, the broth was flavorful but not overly salty. And, the fish in the soup was so delish, they were tender and buttery. This dish reminds me of bouillabaisse that we had in Southern France, probably one of the best we have had. Maine lobster: It was delicate, tender, and sweet. It was served w/ cocktail sauce and grated horseradish, but I didn't think that it paired well w the lobster meat. A bit too overpowering in my opinion. I think it paired better w/ mignonette or melted butter added paprika and some salt and pepper by choice), would recommend asking some from the restaurant. Oysters: Each oyster is around $3.50-$4, we opted for the chef's dozen oysters sampler, which came with 4 different kinds. They are Misty point VA), Coromandel NZ), Haven golds VA), and Beausoleil CAN). My fav was the Beausoleil from Canada, it was exquisite, mild brine and had a good hint of a cucumber note. Both Misty point Briny and earthy) and Haven golds fat as butter) were really good too. We enjoyed the dozen sampler. Nicely picked. Not the cheapest but VERY satisfying! All in all, love the freshness! The only suggestion would be the serving order, I just wish we could get the raw dish first instead of the cooked ones. Will be returning soon. Tips: Ask for a booth seating if available, they are more comfortable than sitting at the bar or the regular tables.

Delicious fresh seafood both from the raw bar and the kitchen. The oysters, clam chowder, cioppino sorry, no photo) and branzino are family favorites.

Been here once before pandemic and was amazed by the food. So I bookmarked it on Yelp. I'm happy that they are still here after 2 years and survived pandemic. Food is still delicious ! Highly recommended their oysters, clam chowder, and crab cake. Lobster roll is good too.

Great spot if you're craving seafood! The service was also awesome. The lobster meat in the lobster roll was absolutely delicious and the bread was nicely buttered and toasted. Although I personally was not a fan of the mayo (had a very strong green onion flavor and crunch), I can see how others might really like this style. The mussels, clams, and lobster in the steamer were delicious. The crab cakes and the salad that's included were pretty good although again, the crab cakes had a strong green onion flavor. Same comment for the fried oysters devil eggs, great seafood but strong green onion flavoring. Overall, I still highly recommend this place if you're looking for a lot of variety and have a craving for seafood!