Dear Sir:

We are writing this e-mail to you on behalf of our family. As a 30-year resident of San Diego and a homeowner in Lakeside I take pride in taking my family to a nice food place. I have heard from friends, as well coworkers, to "try the new one at Imperial Beach Pier." I was a little leery of going to Imperial Beach due to the stereotype I thought I knew about. Of the Imperial Beach motorcycle gangs and drugs, and I preferred not to bring my family there. I now know that I was 100% wrong.

This peaceful little town reminded me of Lakeside, which is about 30 miles north/east of Imperial Beach. I enjoy my fish as well as did my wife. We both have traveled to San Macros, Escondido, Chula Vista and San Diego for a good Fish and Chips dinner. While walking out on the pier, I thought, what type of excellent fish and chips place could be located at the end of some pier. Well, believe me, I was 100% wrong, and Jack White of TV Channel 10 News was wrong. He said the fish and chips were "good." The proper description is "excellent," much above "good." On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this a strong 15.

The clam chowder was the thickest I had ever had. I almost had to use a fork it was so thick and rich. My wife and I also had the Fish and Chips (The Tin Plate). As a former military person, I saw the squid and octopus, so I was a little nervous having my wife try this for the first time. Well, she ate mostly all of the squid along with the octopus and fish. We usually use English Vinegar to cut the greasy taste. This was the first time we did not use vinegar. I will promise you one thing, that I will be back, and I have never tried any fish or fries this good in my life let alone in the San Diego area.

You are more than welcome to use my letter and post it. Again thanks for the great counter work the young man as well as the pleasant atmosphere.

Tom Hirzel

Hi Joseph,

I made the coleslaw recipe you gave me last week, although I did cut it down considerably as I figured 5 lbs of cabbage would last me for years. Anyway, it turned out really well, in fact, I am still eating it. It is delicious by itself or in a sandwich or on a taco shell. Of course, it is even better with your grilled halibut! Never did try it with my chorizo con huevos out on the pier, but I bet that would be good too.

Thanks again for the recipe. Now all I need from you is for your cook to come to my house and make my breakfast -- chorizo omelet of course.

Lin

I just got back to Iowa (reluctantly)--and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the experience of eating fish n' chips at the IB location. I was in "hog heaven" -as we say here in Iowa. Delicious...simply delicious! In fact---I spotted the restaurant in the Gaslamp area--the night b4 I had to leave to come back here----and decided to forego the planned lobster dinner for the fish n' chips. They did not disappoint!!! (However the view wasn't quite the same--didn't get to see the beautiful blue ocean---nor did I get to see Joseph's beautiful blue eyes!!! ;-)

Keep up the good work---continue to have fun---I WILL return!

Cheryl Broadie, Des Moines

Ok...honest comments...I am in Retail Management with Robinson-May in Fashion Valley .. almost weekly...I travel from the valley to enjoy the atmosphere...great service and most important...excellent food. Surprisingly I can get from Fashion Valley, eat and back to work in about an hour! You too can be assured everyone I know especially those working downtown, know of The Tin Fish!

I consider myself a expert on fish and chips...having eaten hundreds of orders as I travel the world...yours without a doubt are the best without exception. I have read the comments from other "fans" and I agree with Tom Hirzel yours are a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10. In addition I am a picky as hell eater...coleslaw is something I NEVER eat...however...I can't get enough of yours...better than a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie! (would love to get the recipe...not that I would ever stop coming...but would love to have it more often).

Whether dining with friends or alone...The Tin Fish is my first choice of the hundreds of restaurants in San Diego! Keep up the great service, generous portions and wonderful food! Even made it to Imperial Beach at the end of the pier...amazed to see a salmon steak cut from a fresh fish...before my eyes!

You have a fan for life!

Steve Jacobsen

Just wanted to send you a note about our dinner last night at your San Diego Gas Lamp location. Food was very, very good and there was a musician there playing guitar and singing that made our visit fantastic.

Myself and two buddies are Padre season ticket holders and spent all last year at Dick's prior to the games. We were very pleased to find your restaurant, quite a nice change and the live music coupled with the sun on the patio made it a great experience.

Jeff