Tin Fish Clematis

Specialties

The Tin Fish is your favorite neighborhood seafood joint! From our award winning fish tacos and fish & chips, to our friendly staff, we guarantee you will enjoy your experience at The Tin Fish! Taco Tuesdays: $ 2 Cod, $ 3 Steak

History

Established in 2012.

The Tin Fish was given its name due to ironic circumstances. While planning a restaurant in Old Town, San Diego in 1998, Joseph Melluso, the founder of The Tin Fish, submitted a request for proposal. As he studied the history of the property, he discovered – ironically – that in 1856 a local hardware merchant owned this property. Of course, hardware merchants of the era did more than just sell hardware: the owner was also the local gadget fixer and tinsmith. As a «value added,» (and here’s where the irony comes in) he sold fish in front of the property. Joseph decided to name his newest restaurant to honor him. However, «The E.W. Nottage Tin Shop Museum Restaurant» proved a bit cumbersome, and so, the «The Tin Fish» name was conceived. Two years later, in 2000, Joseph Melluso opened the first The Tin Fish restaurant on the Imperial Beach Pier, California, and the business began to grow. The Tin Fish on Clematis Street is the newest edition to this wonderful restaurant name. Check us out