Anthony's Fish Grotto

We had a great meal at Anthony's. No surprise, actually.

The decor is underwater cave. The walls are crusted with shellfish and other denizens of the deep. Sponges and corals grow from the room dividers. There is a lake outside, with water flowing into it from the roof, a nice effect.

We had Stuffed Salmon and Red Snapper. Both were excellent. Service was excellent. This was a fun meal!

In La Mesa just off the 8 Freeway. Fun staff, nice view and fresh fish. Soup is good, salad is good too. Nothing on the menu is a bad choice, go in for lunch to save some money. The same great food for a couple buck less.

The athmosphere here is amazing. With walls made of coral and starfish and eels hiding through out the reef and shiny fish from the ceiling you have to just love it. Famous for the special batter Mama Ghio used the food is scrumptious. The booths overlook a lake and after your meal you can go out to watch the squirrels or feed the ducks. On warmer nights they have a patio available with heating lamps for outside dining.

Anthony's was the best seafood we have had in awhile. We first went to Red Lobster where the food was OK but the bill wasn't. Way over priced for the meal. Next was the Brigatine, again the bill was outragous for the wood planks they served called Mahi Mahi and Halibut. The Srvice and selection along with the great bay view will have us coming back for sure.

PROS: We had Excellent Sevice and Service is the key.
CONS: Bring a load of change the meters eat that stuff up. $0.25 for 15min