Nikka Fish Market and Grill – Seafood
Nikka Fish Market and Grill captures the vibrant energy of a coastal marketplace, where the scent of charred lemon garlic shrimp mingles with the crisp, clean notes of fresh-caught seafood. Diners dive into a playful fusion of textures and global spices, from the creamy decadence of an Avocado Bomb to the bold, aromatic heat of masala-dusted fries. Whether sharing plates of golden fried baby octopus or savoring the nostalgic comfort of spam musubi, every bite celebrates a spirited, modern approach to the bounty of the sea.
5722 Calle Real, Goleta CA 93117 https://nikkafish.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the incredible menu where everything from the appetizers to the main courses impresses, with the chicken dish frequently highlighted as a standout choice. Guests love the comfortable setting and professional service, noting that the staff is consistently attentive throughout the meal. Celebrated for its high-quality offerings and welcoming atmosphere, reviewers recommend making a reservation to fully enjoy this highly recommended dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Avocado Bomb - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari Rings - $13 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nikka Poke - $12: Served with Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Bao Buns - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam Musubi - $5.5 Available at: lunch
- Fried Baby Octopus - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - $15 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on a Half Shell - Single - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on a Half Shell - Dozen - $33 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $3.5: Charbroiled oysters topped with chili paste, green onion, parmesan, and ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Cabo Tacos - Fried Cod - $17.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabo Tacos - Fried Shrimp - $19.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabo Tacos - Combo - $18.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Salmon - $20.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Shrimp - $20.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Ahi Tuna - $20.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Halibut - $23.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Chicken - $17.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Lobster: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tacos - Veggie - $16.5: Two Corn Tortillas served with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, and Queso Fresco. Choice of Fries or Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Tacos - $19: Choice of Tuna or Salmon. Served on Two Lettuce Shells with a Small Salad and Brown Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $9.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Salad - $21: Included Avocado and Scallion. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Arugula Salad - $22 Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Spinach Salad - $22 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Special
- Tilapia Special - $21.5: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Special - $21.5: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Special - $23: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Special - $23: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halibut Special - $27: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi-Mahi Special - $23: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass Special - $25.5: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Special - $23: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ling Cod Special - $24: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swordfish Special - $25: Grilled or Charbroiled. Choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Kobe Style Beef Burger - $17.25: Quarter-pound Beef Patty, Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Sprouts, Tomato, and Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Burger - $19.5: Avocado, Grilled Onions, and Chipotle Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna Burger - $20.5: Avocado with Chipotle Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macadamia Halibut Burger - $22.5: Roasted Macadamia nuts with ginger and tartar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kobe Smash - $15: Two Smashed Kobe Beef Patties with Two Cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grilled Snapper Sandwich - $18.5: Lightly toasted Sourdough. Choice of Fries or House Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $20.5: Lightly toasted Sourdough. Choice of Fries or House Salad. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ahi Tuna Sandwich - $21.5: Lightly toasted Sourdough. Choice of Fries or House Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Halibut Sandwich - $23.5: Lightly toasted Sourdough. Choice of Fries or House Salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $17.25: Lightly toasted Sourdough. Choice of Fries or House Salad. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggies Sandwich - $16.5: Lightly toasted Sourdough. Choice of Fries or House Salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Fryer
- Fish & Chips - $19.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari & Chips - $19.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon & Chips - $22.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Chips - $20.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops & Chips - $21.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster & Chips - $21.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halibut & Chips - $25.5: Served with Fries and Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Combo - $25.5: Shrimp, Cod, Scallops, and Calamari. Served with Fries and Cole Slaw. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Clam Chowder - Cup - $4.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder - Bowl - $6.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrées
- Seafood Hot Pot - $24: Halibut, Salmon, Shrimp, Clams, and Mussels, served in a buttery Chili-White Wine Broth with Rice Noodles and two pieces of Toasted Baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- East Coast Cioppino - $23: Salmon, Shrimp, Clams, and Mussels with Tomatoes, Onions, Zucchini, Bell Peppers, in a Tomato Basil Broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Steamer - $23.5: Scallops, Calamari, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Spicy Sausage, Corn, Celery, Potatoes, and Carrots in a Cajun Broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasilla Peppers - $23: Stuffed Pasilla Peppers with your choice of Shrimp or Salmon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Pasta - $21.5: Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, with a creamy red sauce and fettucine noodles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl - $23: Nikka Poke served over White Rice or Brown Rice. Choice of Tuna, Salmon, or Half and Half Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Charbroiled Swordfish - $23: Comes with Steamed Veggies, Brown Rice, Pineapple, and Teriyaki Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nikka Enchiladas - $20: Two Corn tortillas with Zucchini, Bell Peppers, and Onions, topped with homemade Red Enchilada Sauce, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, and Avocado. Choice of Shrimp or Salmon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Stir Fry - $20: Sautéed Mahi-Mahi, Calamari, Scallops, White Shrimp, Bell Peppers, Onions, and Zucchini with Japanese Yakisoba Noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Paella - $24: Salmon, Shrimp, Halibut, Mussels, Clams, and Green onions with a Brown Rice Paella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Curry Rice - $24: Yellow Coconut Curry with Salmon, Potato, and Carrots over White Rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta - $25: Sautéed shrimp, Halibut, Salmon, Mussels, and Clams with Tomatoes, Onions, and Bell pepper in a creamy red sauce and two pieces of Toasted Baguette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Shrimp Pasta - $23.5: Sautéed Shrimp in Pesto topped with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, and Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Special - $23: Pan-fried Scallops over a Garlic Potato Cake and served with Steamed Veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll: Steamed and marinated Lobsters, Celery, and Parsley served with Mayo and Lettuce on a Brioche Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Halibut - $25: Pan-fried Halibut topped with a Lemon and Herb Butter Sauce and served with a Garlic Potato Cake and Sautéed Veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $1.85: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Hawaiian Sun - $3
- Apple Juice - $3
- Itoen Iced Green Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Perrier - $2.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino - $4
- Bottled Water - $2.5
- Sapporo Draft Glass - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Draft Pitcher - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mega Mug Sapporo - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 805 Bottled - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stella Artois Bottled - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Firestone DBA Bottled - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Firestone Union Jack IPA Bottled - $6.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Danish Red Lager Bottled - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Altos Del Plata Wine Glass - $8: Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Altos Del Plata Wine Bottle - $32: Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Glass - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Bottle - $32 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Justin Sauvignon Blanc Glass - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Justin Sauvignon Blanc Bottle - $32 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- J. Wilkes Glass - $9: Chardonnay or Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- J. Wilkes Bottle - $36: Chardonnay or Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Skyside Glass - $10: Chardonnay or Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Skyside Bottle - $40: Chardonnay or Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Castle Rock Merlot Bottle - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Sides
- French Fries - Small - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - Large - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - Small - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - Large - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - Small - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - Large - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Zucchini - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Veggies - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Brown Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toasted Baguettes (2pc) - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Extra Sauce - $1
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