I have been looking for a place to buy spot prawns without having to wake up early and line up at 4 am. Not sure how I missed this place... read more before but it popped up on my online search. They post their weekly catch on Instagram. I'm not sure anymore how much the spot prawns are at Dory but I'm willing to pay a few dollars more to not wake up early and be treated respectfully rather than as if customers are a nuisance. I've called Pearson a few times with questions such as how many scallops are in a pound and they are always patient, polite, and helpful. They also wrap everything up nicely on ice! And they accept credit cards!

On to the seafood. The first time I went there I bought spot prawns, clams, and fish. The latter was for my friend and she was it was very fresh. The prawns and clams were delicious. For a surf and turf with my friends, we got

prawns - delicious as sashimi and also steamed. We also fried the heads like they do in the Japanese restaurants.

clams - little neck clams were huge and so good

scallops - sashimi and also seared. These were some of the best scallops I've ever had

Fish for sashimi - tuna, salmon, white tail. This was also fresh but I think we didn't do a good job slicing it

The seafood here is incredibly fresh and delicious and very fairly priced. I also feel like they are really honest with how they weigh their seafood because I felt like we got tons. There's hardly a line and they have normal hours- open Thu-Sunday. I have no idea why this place isn't more popular.  I'm also half afraid to say anything because if the word gets out there will be lines and lines, but I love these small family run businesses that are proud of what they sell.

  We got the halibut here last week and it was the best we've ever had! The service and pick up process was great as well.

  Spotted Prawns!  

In an unassuming shack on the water in Newport Beach lies this seafood oasis.  My wife sent me here to get some spotted prawns and it was a... read more great experience.  You park in this dock area and walk down this plank to a floating store/dock/boat.  It was cool.  The inside was fairly small, but you know it had all sorts of fresh seafood.  I was here for the shrimp and grabbed a net and the person helped me pick out some larger prawns for me to bring home.  They were fresh and jumping all over the place.  It's a little pricey, but that's expected for this fresh of seafood.  Recommend coming here.

  They are friendly but super fake and only nice to get your business. Once you walk out the door their true colors show. They are like used car salesmen. Never... read more care about the customers once they charge your card.

I went during covid and they accept cash and use the same gloves to go grab your seafood. They have a white table without a scale. Why not grab and show you what they picked out for you and weigh it in front of you and then we say ok and proceed ? That's the straightforward and honest way ... showing visibility and not hide and do business behind closed doors. Every seafood market shows what you are going to buy and the weigh it in front of you before you purchase it. This place is very devious.

Besides that they are shady, they are also rude and abrupt with their answers.

  This place is great!! Riley is super friendly and knowledgeable about his fish and lobsters and clams! We bought sashimi grade yellowtail and tuna. I can't wait to slice it... read more up tonight and make poke!! It's very reasonable too!

  Freshest best seafood where you don't have to wake up at 4 am at Dory's. We always get some fish, live shrimp and crab and lobster (when in season).

I... read more love their live spot prawns in the spring/summer and I haven't gotten to committing to the live spiny lobsters. The spot prawns are HUGEEEE when in season and taste so sweeet.

Used to love their love clams for clam soup but more recently we've been getting a lot of duds. A year ago they were hugeeeee and tasted so fresh. Now they're a-ok; not that amazing.

Love their swordfish- it was most amazing and juiciest piece of swordfish I've ever had. Rest of the fish are generally mind blowingly amazing if consumed on the first day, and solid food on a few days after.

Tip: check their Instagram story @pearsonport to check out what's in season and what's available for the day. The availability varies occasionally and some of the live items aren't always available / in season. They also leave hours on there too

Location: a bit weird to find if it's your first time checking this place out. You'll turn into Bayside Dr. and immediately turn left into what looks like a private lot for RV's and mobile homes. Keep driving all the way down even though it says private, and you'll see gondola rentals on the right and SUP/kayak rental on the left. Drive all the way to the very end and you'll see it 🙂

  Got yellowtail for sashimi. Whole snapper to steam with soy sauce & ginger. And last of the season spot prawns.  All fresh and delicious. Thanks for staying open during this... read more difficult time.

  I have been to Pearson's Port tons of times and every time the seafood is super fresh. I come here mainly for spotted prawns and crab which are a few... read more dollars less per pound compared to supermarkets. They have always been friendly and I have never had a bad experience.

I was really surprised to see three one star reviews in a row and did a little digging. All three of those people seem to have reviewed a lot of the same places. I dunno if they are competitors or what, but trying to defame a business especially during COVID times is despicable.

  Simply the best fish and seafood in Newport Beach....We can hardly wait for lobster season in two weeks.