A picture perfect visit to California has to include watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean while enjoying a wonderful meal. That is exactly the experience I received when I visited Rock’N Fish in Manhattan Beach.
This place was clearly a hot spot because as soon as I walked in I saw lines of people at the bar and every table was full. I was so glad to have a reservation. My table was upstairs, away from the big crowds; there was a cool balcony that let me look down at the restaurant below.
It was recommended that I try the coconut crusted Mahi sliders. These sliders were so good. The Mahi was light and flaky and it paired well with the crunchy sweet breading. There was only a hint of coconut so it was not over-powering. The mango slaw that was on top of the fish was perfect. I could have eaten that just by itself. It also added an additional sweet taste to each bite.
For my main dish I went for the seared wild Ahi tuna. It came with Jasmine rice and Szechuan green beans. The combination of flavors had those Asian influences that I enjoyed tremendously. The tuna was cooked to perfection keeping the inside pink but a grilled outer layer. It was served with a red wine sauce that was great to dip the tuna in.
I made sure that I saved enough room for dessert. I was told that their sticky toffee pudding was a must have. It came out nice and warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. It was the perfect ending to the meal. It was also the perfect size for sharing.
If you are in Manhattan Beach and you want some awesome seafood, check them out. www.rocknfishrestaurants.com
Enjoy!
T
