Been coming here since I was a kid and never a complaint. It's one of my go to spots to bring my dog. I love that they have a little play area for dogs in the back patio.The ambience is tranquil especially in the evening when the fountain is lit up with colors. Our most recent waitress Kathleen was so very sweet and kind and very attentive and brought our dog a doggy plate for $4 which had salmon and rice. We had the sourdough bowl with clam chowder and two fish tacos. So delicious and yummy! Will be coming back again.

I had seen good reviews of this place, and I can confirm that based on my experience, it’s worth visiting! Even though I was on my own, I was seated quickly in a booth by the lake. The server was conscientious and friendly. I ordered the fish and chips with a side of vegetables. It came fairly quickly and tasted fresh. The green beans were not overdone and the chips were fluffy while still being crispy. The fish tasted good and on the whole was a good consistency - with just one or two spots where it was a bit firm. For dessert I ordered the key lime pie which was excellent and worth trying for sure. In terms of drinks, I just had a lemonade and my server brought me a new glass when it was nearly empty. There seemed to be an extensive wine list if that is your sort of thing. I also had some bread as a starter which was warm and fresh. Overall, I would definitely come back if I was in the area again as there are other things on the menu I would like to try.

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.

I had the filet mignon and it was the best steak I’ve had at a restaurant yet. It was salted perfectly, cooked exactly the way I wanted it, and basically chewed itself. The staff was very personable and attentive, but the best part is the view of the pond. Great atmosphere omg.

2 stars because the place is nostalgic and I love that, and the food was still tasty. It has been YEARS since I went there. Always love it in the past - was such a treat dining experience. Got the food to go and went I got home, I was so very disappointed that someone would pack this and be okay with charging $16.99 for 2 finger size pieces of fish and some fries that look almost bigger than the fish. The dish came with a dinner roll. 1 star because my two pieces of fish were small - almost equal to the size of some of the larger French fries.

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.

Amazing experience! Nice view, many ducks for the kids and overall good for family reunions. Tasty food but what got us was the service! Busser Tony was so so nice to us, made the visit very special.

Great way to spend a Friday afternoon. Excellent food and, especially if you sit outside overlooking the little lake, wonderful atmosphere. The drinks were pretty wonderful, too. I had a Tropical Breese...luscious!

Great restaurant. Always seen it driving in the 8 east freeway. Finally had a chance to take my dad and his friends for lunch here. Great seafood choices, great theme, and good service. Good place to bring your dog and elderly loved ones. There is a senior courtesy parking area and open air patio to bring your dogs.

Came here for a birthday dinner and was not disappointed. I got the steamed clams and calamari for the appetizer and it was delicious! I also got the swordfish, Mediterranean style. They were slightly short staff but my waiter was absolutely incredible. I definitely will be back to try some other items. The atmosphere of the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous.

Great food from the lunch menu, at good price. Loved the Cajun blackened salmon, and crab-macaroni salad; sister had shrimp sandwich. Wonderful atmosphere, seated at booth next to pond.

Ok first timers here! First let me start by saying that Gigi is a GEM! I'm sorry, she made sure we were straight from the time we sat down til the time we left!! Superior service! Ok the food. We ordered 2 entrees the Salmon Reuben Sandwich ... I know it sounds crazy but it was delicious!! And the Salmon Tortellini, I have to be honest it is the reason I gave 4 ⭐'s it was Okay. 🤔 We of course enjoyed the Caesar Salad as well as the Chateau St. Michelle Resiling I forget the year. But 2012 is my favorite. Definitely not. Ok now the views! We had the indoor window seat overlooking the beautiful lake while enjoying the ducks and hummingbirds! This was the ambience we were seeking and it did not disappoint! Will visit Again. (P/S I missed the pic of the Salmon Tortellini!) LASTLY... Gigi YOU ROCK!! (Put her name on the board!) 😉

The shrimp trio (which I ordered) was okay at best. It was good. Not bad but not great either. The place is very nice both inside and out. The decor is appealing and the fountain is a nice touch.

Came with a party of 12, the service was very attentive and great. The food was delicious, and we tried the clam chowder in the sourdough bowl as well as other various items from the dinner menu - everyone was satisfied except for one soggy piece of fish as part of a fish and chips meal. Would definitely come again!

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!!

One of the best hidden gems in SD east county. The ambiance is beautiful with it sitting over a beautiful pond! Service is always exceptional and our favorite seafood spot. Our favorite is the calamari, halibut, and fish sandwiches. Highly recommend!

The atmosphere is pleasing and relaxing, with the water and nature in the background. However, I do like the outside better because the inside does have a smell of seafood, which most might not like. But, the outside is very relaxing and typically has good weather. Their food is delicious, and their customer service is always fast and good. The restaurant itself is a huge place. It is a nice place to have a good time with family. Although it is more of a seafood place, they also have a larger variety that has things other than seafood, for those who want. One thing I liked was that they messed up my daughter’s order and they fixed it, without us even saying anything to them first, which was really nice of them.

Some of the best, most professional and pleasant service we've had! The food was fantastic! And sitting by the window enjoying the calm of the lagoon/Lake/pond ... just made it that much more enjoyable. Yes, we were there with a munchkin who loved the Crab Cake - some of the best Crab Cake I've ever had!

Got there @5 seated outside as we requested right away service was amazing Silvia was super efficient and friendly. Oysters were fresh calamari was amazing! We got lobster tails little heavy on seasoning but overall didn't ruin the taste. Shrimp scampi was amazing. We will def be back.

Amazing view. Food is not bad, nothing special if you ask me, but not necessarily worth the drive. SERVICE SUCKS (and I honestly don’t care about service most of the time). Becky, the server, turned around to help other people TWICE in the middle of taking our orders. She also prioritized big groups and left my husband and me hanging (didn’t get a to go box and our check 15 mins after asking for them). I don’t remember the details, but last time we had issues with their service as well. Why do I come back? I couldn’t care less about this place but hubby likes their food.

We had a large party. The food was real good and the appetizers were great too. The food was on point and cooked to perfection. Steak and shrimp were tender and favorable. Loved the view and dogs are welcome for outdoor dining as well.

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.