Tugboat Fish & Chips, Pleasant Hill

I had lunch here with my family on Friday and since it was a Friday of Lent, we can't eat meat but we can eat fish so we went there. We sat outside and the weather was nice, the staff was friendly but we waited a while for food. Not too expensive, very reasonable. Dad got a 2 piece fish and chips and mom and I shared a 3 piece, but besides that amount in big pieces, they also has smaller pieces like halves or quarters so it was a good amount of fish. We got a fried vegetable combo (onion rings, fried zucchini, fried carrots, and fried mushrooms) I loved the taste of the fish,the batter was so crispy. They bring you bottles of ketchup, tartar sauce (which they say that they make), cocktail sauce and malt vinegar. It doesnt come with lemon unless you ask. I wanted ranch for my veggies and lemon for my fish, so I asked the guy, he showed me the fridge where they keep the ranch, but he said he would cut me lemon. I was eating and slowed down waiting for my lemon. Still no lemon. I went in and asked the lady for some, the guy heard and said he was sorry, there was a constant flow of customers, so I do kinda understand, then she brought me the lemon and I super enjoyed my last piece of fish. As I said, it did take a while to get our order but it was okay, the thing was that the smell just seemed to be teasing us and making us more hungry, but in the end it was worth it. My parents are tough F&C critics, but they liked it and I did too. Even my picky little brother who had brought in outside food liked the fries. :)

This place has the best fish in the central Contra Costa area. The people are friendly, and the price is right. When you enter the restraunt, your nose will tell you everything is fresh.

Great for diabetics, although there is are very few sugar free drinks, the food is very healthy (fish), tasty, and the service with a smile. There are very few places to get fish like this in east contra costa.

I first tried this place in fairfield when i was really hungey after shopping in the mall. I then tried the other spot in vacaville. I was really hoping to find a spot closer to the bayarea. I was really excited to know there was a Tugboat in my area!!!! This is the BEST fish i have every had!!!! Sorry Red Lobster!!!!

I have been looking for a good fish and chips restaurant for some time and I found it. Right here in Pleasant Hill. Nice size of fish, cole slaw is great. Recommend to everyone. Trying fish sandwich today...

Clean atmosphere, great staff and delicious crisp light batter on the fish. A must go to place. It almost makes you feel like your right next to the ocean.