Seabreeze Fish Market & Grill of Plano

Sea Breeze received a "best of Dallas" rating recently, so when in Plano, we decided to stop by. It is located in a newer strip mall area that is not yet full. We stopped in around 12:30pm on a Sunday for lunch. This is a restaurant as well as a fish market, with two large cases of seafood that can be purchased and taken home to cook youself.
We were immediately greeted upon walking in from a gentleman behind the market counter. We were directed toward the menus and told we could sit anywhere and when we were ready to order, we should do so at the counter. In addition to the regular menu and daily specials, if there is anything that catches your eye in the case, they can also put something together for you.
My husband ordered the fish and chips ($10 with two sides), which were perfectly cooked, hot and crispy. The batter was perfect in texture, though maybe a touch underseasoned - which was easily rectified using the house-made-tasting tartar sauce or malt vinegar that sits on every table.
I ordered the lobster roll. It is a Texas take on the classic sandwich, with a piece garlic-buttery Texas toast instead of the roll. Although on the small side (not bad for $14 with two sides), it was full of large chunks of perfectly cooked lobster.
Both of us chose fries and cole slaw as sides, though I opted to try the Asian slaw - purple cabbage instead of the standard green, and a bit of a horserash-like bite. Neither of the slaws were outstanding, though good palate cleansers. The fries, although again nothing special were perfectly cooked and crispy.
Overall, the atmosphere is that of a diner - bright and no-frills. Service was friendly and prompt.
We will definitely return for some good, fresh and inexpensive seafood when in Plano again!

Pros: Best of Dallas

Cons: none

Posted 09/01/09

I went to this fish market / seafood restaurant in Plano a few weeks ago and was pleasently surprised with my fresh fish lunch. I was not sure if the sides and food was going to be good because this fish market/ seafood restaurant is Reflective of a market I use to go by the sea and the only think good there was the fish, but let me tell you, this fish dish was amazing! If you are looking for fresh fish prepered anyway you want in a casual atmosphere so you can go in any attire and eat 5 star dishes go here! This is hands down the best casual seafood restaurant in the metroplex and plano

Pros: I picked out my fish and they cooked it!

Cons: none

Posted 08/24/09

I went there 2-3 times, and I felt that the owner is so rude that you feel that you are not welcomed at this place. Customer service is horrible! In this bad economy this place can go down very quickly with that type of a rude service.

Pros: close to home in Plano

Cons: rude owner!

Posted 06/26/09

I know fish extremely well and let me tell you that this is the best damn fish in the metroplex . their lobster roll is to die for and their fish tacos are the best around. Along with what i consider service with a smile, they had the nicest waiters around and made sure that my experience was a good one. I also beg to differ with fishman001 considering the fact that they were not only in the guide but also in D magazine, if you ask me it sounds like Rick fired him from a job and he still has a personal vendetta out to get him. so i would say if you don't go your only hurting yourself and leaving more for the rest of us.

Pros: beautiful plates, wonderful service, good price for it's quality.

Cons: packed on weekends

Posted 10/21/08

I have worked with Rick in a number of locations and his resume is not as shiny as it appears, In the industry Rick was known for how to cheat the customer, on more than one occasion I heard him tell his employees not to through out bad fish, but to just rinse it off and put it into soup or grind it up and make it into a burger. as for his so called rise to power in Central market. well that came to an abrupt halt when he was found selling old fish and causing the customers to complain. Rick's unscrupulous practices have caused him to have lose many more jobs than he has listed here and I know from personal knowledge that he has been fired from at least four of his places of employment. And each of his business ventures has failed. so I would say eat at your own risk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros: None

Cons: Quility Can You Trust That You Won't get Old Fish?

Posted 09/16/08

We ate there, had 2 wines, 2 orders of grouper with vegetables and salads, 2 beers and it was over $80. The fish was overcooked. We were not enthused to go back given the pricing and the fact that you have to wait in line like a cafeteria to get served (good luck getting a table). We ordered crawfish for a holiday, not sure how that will work out but the guy taking the order was a pretty rude for accepting a $120 order. He asked if we wanted corn and potatoes (boiled crawfish are $5.99.lb, not cheap) and I said not if I am paying $5.99 for potatoes, crawfish and corn, I will only pay $5.99 for crawfish.. He mumbled something then said "if you would listen to me you would have heard what I said...we measure out the crawfish first...blah blah blah." i asked for clarification, meaning the corn and potatoes are free? and he said YES, I HAVE TOLD YOU 3 TIMES. So I said, Central market is the same price. If you are going to be an AS#, I will call them and spend my $120+ with them. He quieted down after that but he was rude enough for me to never go back. I'm for Louisiana, I am a cook and I do know what I am talking about. but I think that if I am paying premium, I am not going to spend my money there. Those crawfish bettter be darn good.

Pros: close to home, fresh fish from gulf

Cons: wait in line, expensive, fish was overcooked, some poor attitudes with the management

Posted 05/08/08

WOW! I was lucky enough to find them on my quest for a Lobster Roll sandwich and I was amazed. The sandwich was astoundingly good, the crabcake is the best I've had in Dallas and they even steam Blue Crabs when they are in season. This place is cute, clean and the food is amazing. One stop in and you'll fall in love too! They also are a seafood market...I can't wait to take something home.
Sea Breeze Grill is a must try!

Pros: food, service with a smile, the lobster roll sandwich, super fresh seafood

Cons: small place

Posted 10/23/07