Classic Plates, Nautical Room
Tugboat Fish and Chips is a nautical-themed eatery with a clear focus: classic fried fish, seafood combos, and family-sized orders. The room sets a casual tone before the first plate lands. It suits a quick stop for one person, then scales up for a table that wants more food on the way.
The kitchen keeps the path simple. Fried fish anchors the meal, then seafood combinations widen the choices without changing the style of the plate. A single order can stay light, or it can move into a larger spread built for sharing. That makes the restaurant a practical fish and chips restaurant San Jose stop for lunch, dinner, or an easy meal after errands.
Family-sized orders matter when more than two people sit down together. One group can keep to the basics, while another can build a broader spread around the same fried core. The pace stays direct. Order, wait, eat, then leave without a long list of decisions. See the fried fish and seafood combinations for the range the kitchen works through.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Thursday 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Friday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Saturday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Sunday 11:30 AM–8 PM
About Tugboat Fish and Chips
Tugboat Fish and Chips sits at 658 Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose. It is a fish and chips restaurant with a casual, nautical feel and a menu built around fried fish, seafood combinations, and family-sized orders.
The kitchen serves lunch and dinner every day. Monday through Thursday hours run from 11:30 AM to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday service runs until 8:30 PM. Sunday hours return to 11:30 AM to 8 PM. Guests can dine in, take food to go, order delivery, or use on-site services. Counter service, table service, seating, and outdoor seating are all part of the setup.
Orders usually start at the counter or at a table. From there, the meal moves fast. Fish and chips come with crisp batter and a hot portion of chips. Seafood combinations bring together prawns, clams, oysters, calamari, scallops, and popcorn shrimp. Small plates fit a lighter stop, while larger orders work for a shared meal. The menu also includes comfort food and quick bites, so the choice can stay simple or build into a fuller plate.
The restaurant works for solo dining, a relaxed meal with kids, or a larger family table. Accessibility and parking are built into the visit. The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Free street parking and a free parking lot are available. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Reservations are accepted as well.
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Hours And Parking
The restaurant opens Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday hours run to 8:30 PM. Sunday service runs from 11:30 AM to 8 PM. Those hours give the day a wide window for an early lunch, a late supper, or a stop after errands.
The address is 658 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123. Parking includes free of charge street parking and a free parking lot. Drivers can choose the lot for a simple pull-in or use the street when it is the easier option. The location works for a planned visit and for a meal that starts with a quick stop on the way home.
A San Jose fish and chips restaurant with this kind of schedule can fit a weekday break or a weekend dinner. The timing changes only slightly on Friday and Saturday, so the late-day window stays open a little longer. Return to the restaurant overview if you need the main visit details again.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations The dining room supports counter service and table service, so guests can decide on a quick order at the counter or a slower sit-down meal.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Guests can choose between free street parking and a free parking lot, then walk in from whichever spot is closest to the entrance.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible, so guests can plan a visit with step-free movement through the meal.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can finish the bill with a card or a phone, then head out without stopping for a separate payment run.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu High chairs help younger children settle at the table, and the kids' menu gives them their own order when the main plates arrive.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside Dogs are allowed outside, so guests can bring a dog and use the outdoor seating area for the meal.
- Atmosphere
- Casual The restaurant is casual, so guests can come in for a relaxed meal without dressing up.
Ways To Order
Guests can dine in, take away food, or arrange delivery. On-site services are also available, and the restaurant offers both counter service and table service. Outdoor seating adds another place to sit when the weather suits it.
Ordering starts at the counter or at the table, depending on how the visit begins. A guest can stay for a meal, pack food to go, or have it sent out through delivery. The service style stays flexible without changing the food itself. It works for a solo lunch, a family meal, or a quick stop that needs to move on.
Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The restaurant accepts reservations too. Accessibility includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Families have high chairs and a kids' menu, and dogs are allowed outside. Plan the visit from the main page when the meal needs a quick check before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens at 11:30 AM every day. It closes at 8 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, then stays open until 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Guests can plan lunch, an early dinner, or a later weekend meal around those hours.
Can a table be reserved?
Reservations are accepted. Guests who want a set table can plan ahead before arriving, which helps for a dinner visit or a larger group meal. The reservation option gives a clearer arrival plan and less waiting at the door.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can choose a card or a contactless phone payment at the end of the meal. That keeps checkout simple for dine-in, takeaway, or a quick stop.
Is parking available?
Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot are both available. Guests can choose the curbside option or use the lot, then walk in from either spot. That makes arrival easier for drivers coming from Blossom Hill Road.
Is the restaurant good for children?
The restaurant is good for kids, and high chairs are available. A kids' menu is also on offer, so families can order for younger diners without extra planning. That makes a family meal easier to manage once everyone is seated.
Are dogs allowed outside?
Dogs are allowed outside. Guests can bring a dog when they plan to sit in the outdoor seating area. That works well for a casual meal when the weather suits patio seating.
