Best Restaurant - North County
Phil’s Fish Market
10700 Merritt St., Castroville
(831) 633-2152, philsfishmarket.com
Fried food is the name of the game at the circus. If it’s edible, somebody’s fried it – for fun. There’s no fried experiments at Phil’s Fish Market, only the tried-and-true favorites that are a staple on the menu for a reason. Start with appetizers of some spicy fried clam strips with fried zucchini and an Italian dipping sauce, then move on to french fried artichoke hearts. That’s a meal in itself. And if you’re still hungry, a helping of squid and chips should do the trick.