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Review of Quality Seafood: There was a time when I was going to take it upon myself to spearhead a campaign for the beef council. It was going to be me and James Garner combating fish and poultry in a quest to enlighten America as to what was the most delectable of all meats. But then Mr. Garner had that massice stroke, so I decided to take my favoritism and ever-incrreasing cholesterol level to a different source. More truthfully, I found solace in seafood from a restaurant I worked at in Maui, Leilani's and have since become a big fan. One of the reinforcing reasons for my change of heart (pun intended (is Quality Seafood, Redondo Beach's eldest and favorite son. Quality Seafood has stood steadfast and true in Redondo Beach's King Harbor for over 40 years. The simple source for its longevity is the fulfillment of it mission statement as set forth by Pete Dragich, Sr., founder: "Freshness and quality before anything else." Sounds like a reasonable assessment, however, when food costs continue to increase it cannot be immediately reflected onto the customer or said customer choose to buy from someone up the street, or pier for the matter. If the integrity of the seafood remains top quality, then the clientele will be3 sure to fill the terrazzo seats that surround the store. After, you've found a table, take a walk through the fish market where you can say hello to your lunch in the saltwater tanks, or peruse the selections in the display cases. Then set your sights on smilin'Seiji, he's the culinary craftsman who put the "Quality" in your seafood lunch. After you've picked your lunch tell him how you'd like it prepared, whether it be broiled, baked, basted, boiled, fried, poached, whatever. I had Colossal Shrimp Scampi with new potatoes and peppers. It came on a plate of immense significance. Janine and Di had barbecued Teriyaki swordfish, broiled Giant Sea Scallops and seared Ahi, respectively. By the looks on their faces and the total lack of conversation for the full 15 minutes we were eating, I could invariably say they were intoxicated by the fine food. By no means are you limited to the few selections I've mentioned. Quality Seafood is equipped with an on-sight smoker, they make phenomenal Poki, and they're in cahoots with the Pioneer Bread Company, so you know the sour dough is first rate. The soup in thick as chowder and the service makes for fun. Take the whole family to Quality Seafood on the lower level of Redondo Beach's King Harbor or call them at (310) 374-2382 -Review by Ryan Eachkofski |
