San Diego’s Dockside Market Reels in Community and Fresh Catch

“What to Eat in San Diego: Grilled Yellowtail Collars Happening literally right now at @dockside_fish at @tunaharbordocksidemkt, Chef @marcus_twilegar is serving up some really tasty grilled yellowtail collars that are worth the effort to get! ” — @sdfoodies, May 24 via Instagram. SAN DIEGO — On a Saturday morning at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, the smell of sizzling seafood fills the salty air as Chef Marcus Twilegar fires up his grill. At his pop-up, Dockside Fish, locals and visitors alike gather around to taste a dish that captures the essence of San Diego’s coastal community: grilled yellowtail collars, fresh from the Pacific and charred to perfection. For the early risers lucky enough to snag a plate, it’s more than a snack — it’s a connection to a deep-rooted fishing heritage and a celebration of what it means to eat local. Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, located on San Diego’s working waterfront, operates every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., or until the morning’s haul is sold out — which can happen quickly. This open-air seafood market is a one-of-a-kind experience where the line between producer and consumer all but disappears. San Diego’s commercial fishermen dock their boats steps away, unload their catch...