Bear Flag Fish Company

This is a fish counter with attitude. Fresh tuna gleams in the case, orders are barked over the clang of plates, and the courtyard fills with sun and the smell of charred halibut. The Poke Bowl is bright and briny, scored by shards of garlic crisp and a rice base that soaks up the sauce; the Bear Flag Burrito is a comforting, oversized thing you will regret sharing. It gets crowded, especially lunchtime and weekend evenings, and the rhythm can feel rushed, which means a perfect La Bamba roll or a flawless piece of pan-seared halibut can arrive next to a slightly soggy taco. Staff move fast, cocktails are competent, and there is a small seafood market at the counter if you want to take the kitchen home. Tip: ask for the garlic crisps and grab the free lot next door.