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    Boil Daddy

    4.2 (99 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Dania R.

    Disappointed with my visit to Boil Daddy For $56, I expected a lot better. The shrimp came out mushy, the potatoes were still hard/undercooked, and the crab legs were overcooked to the point of being almost inedible. The sauce was genuinely tasty and honestly the only redeeming part of the meal. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to make up for the poor quality of the seafood. Not worth the price.

    Lobster Tail
    Liz U.

    Ordered one of the combo meals for $85.. First lobster tail color was fine, but very rough and had absolutely no flavor at all.. 2nd lobster tail is literally black.. Boil Daddy please make this right..

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    Patricia B.

    Been looking for an easy and quick seafood boil place and this did it for me! I got the Daddy's Shrimp Bowl ($17), which came with a good amount of shrimp, potatoes, sausages and rice -- all super filling! There was so much sauce too, so the flavor was in every single bite. The service was fast. I didn't really interact with anyone since there was a kiosk to place your orders, but I received my food pretty fast right after ordering. I also went at noon on a Saturday and it was very slow. Since it was slow, it was very quiet and empty. There are a good amount of tables (it is all outdoor), so there was no problem finding a seat if you needed it. They also had a hand washing sink, which I appreciated. I would come back to try their other dishes such as the noodles and wings too.

    EeLah C.

    I passed this place many times for the past few years, always wanted to try but was deterred by the emptiness of it. Finally went and tried the Fisherman's lunch - decent portion, OmG spicy level does make you cough and sweat but totally worth it. Got cajun flavor which was not salty or over powering. It's definitely worth stopping by to try. I'll be back to try other items.

    Mussels, Shrimp Head-On, Churros
    Chrissy L.

    The takeout Mussels and Shrimp with Daddy Sauce were cooked well. The shrimp were large. The Churro with Chocolate Sauce was a tasty dessert, though some of the churros were a bit harder than others. It was nice to have a dessert option since The Boiling Crab and The Kickin' Crab don't offer one. The butcher paper is self-service.

    Will K.

    I have been to this establishment twice in 2 weeks and was not disappointed either time. Fast and efficient service to go along with delicious food. If you like the other seafood places (boiling crab/kicking crab) you will definitely love this place.

    Daddy's Shrimp Bowl
    Yasmin M.

    Wow , I went to boil daddy and tried they have. Wow the food that I got was packed with flavors, not sure with other restaurants in Orange. But boil daddy hits . It's bussin , the flavor and spice taste amazing . I'm coming back again and try different things. They even have churros and ice cream which is awesome. This is 10 out of 10 . yo this so good

    Daddy's Noods to go
    Andy B.

    Food is delicious. I've had the daddy's moods and the shrimp bowl and both are flavorful and tasty. Definitely would come again.

    Butcher paper for dine-in customers only
    Tiffany L.

    We ordered 1lb of mussels & 1lb of shrimp, both with daddy sauce, and they were really good. The sauce has a lot of garlic and flavor. The garlic fries were also super tasty. The medium spice level was perfect - spicy enough to enjoy but not spicy enough to cough and have a runny nose throughout the meal. Also they have a deal that mussels are $1 off if you eat here before 3pm. The proportion of the food here feels smaller than Boiling Crab even though it's the same weight. Each pound of seafood was able to fit into those small brown cardboard to-go containers which threw us off because we didn't know if it was enough food since it was so compact. We also didn't like that we had to pay extra for the sides (sausage, potatoes) when it's usually included with 1lb+ orders at other places. We also feel like they skimped out on the sauce a little bit - other places usually give you loads of sauce that we can drench the seafood in. Boil Daddy gave only enough sauce to season the seafood. They were also very exact on the amount of salt and pepper packets they give with each pound as seen on the receipt. We also didn't like that we ordered Boil Daddy for takeout and asked for butcher paper but they said it was only for dine-in customers, even though there were barely any people there and the butcher paper looked like it was open for anyone to take if needed. Other places usually provide/include complimentary butcher paper with takeout orders. We ended up having to use our own parchment baking sheets at home.

    Fisherman's Lunch
    Fern A.

    2nd time around. First time wasn't the best and they had just opened so it's understandable. It's getting better guys. Ordered through Doordash this time. Ordered Medium Spicy and I would say it's very tolerable. Not spicy at all. Also still has a bit sweetness to it which is not a bad thing. I would definitely be coming back and try the spiciest they have, I want my stomach to ache lol. Fisherman's lunch is great for 1-2 people. Highly suggest getting it.

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    Didn't like the shrimps they looked like they were still raw not going back again sauce was good thoe the shrimp basket was good

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    10 months ago

    The food was great! We received excellent customer service. Definitely recommend and will come back!

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    11 months ago

    Just came here with my siblings. Great little vibe and food. Very friendly people and very helpful with questions.

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    11 months ago

    Such great customer service! I really enjoyed my experience here at boil daddy! The food was delicious and we will be back again!

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    10 times better than BC! This place has the freshest shrimp and the taste is amazing! My new fav place!

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    cute spot for a date, tons of combinations To order, Loved the throwback music to the early 2000s, friendly service. Would recommend.

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    Sad to see this place go! If you haven't heard they're closing on April 30th, 2026. Do yourself a…read morefavor and go check them out before then! We stopped by here on my birthday for a nice evening dinner. Got there a little before sunset. There's just something magical about eating outside during a sunset, especially at the Orange Plaza. The restaurant has such a cool look and vibe! We started off with the Hamachi crudo, salmon ceviche, and a bowl of clam "chowdah". The crudo was absolutely delicious, highly recommend. The salmon ceviche was really good but a bit heavy on the sauce for me. The clam chowder had whole clams in the shell throughout. That was fun to pick them out! For entrees we got the lean and mean plate with sea bass. It comes with salad and rice, we substituted the rice for black beans. We also got the skirt steak "bulgogi" which was served on top of mushrooms and bok choy with a sweet soy sauce. They accidentally brought out salmon instead of sea bass, but were very apologetic. They brought out a sea bass on the side and comped the entree to make up for it. Great service right there! The salmon and seabass were both delicious and cooked perfectly. The steak was tender and juicy, full of flavor. As a birthday gift they brought out a thai milk tea blondie sundae which was soooo good! Get it if you like sweets. I wish the owners all the best in their future endeavors, they created a great restaurant that many will miss. Thanks to all the servers, hostesses, cooks, and bussers as well for making my birthday dinner so special!

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    I initially wasn't going to write a review but I saw someone gave the restaurant 1 star 20 days ago…read morefor a similar situation that happened to us so I decided to do the same. My husband and I came across the restaurant on a Saturday at 430pm. We had our baby stroller and have been mindful on avoiding dinner rushes while going to restaurants, just in case. The Host asked us if we were a party of "3 and a half" which we laughed and said yes. We waited outside where there is patio seating and only a couple of tables taken. Inside, there were people at the bar and maybe one table occupied. The rest were open. I could see through the windows that the staff made a big deal about the stroller, they were walking around making hand motions as to where the stroller would "fit" mind you we've been to plenty of restaurants where this has NEVER been an issue. They came out to speak to us twice stating they were looking for a spot. I told my husband we should just eat elsewhere but he insisted on waiting. We did not want to sit outside due to it being hot. The host finally returned and said that they have reservations and can seat us at a table but we have an hour limit due to the reservation. My husband obliged b/c he was hungry, and I was annoyed. We got seated in the back which is fine by the big display of wine and our stroller replaced a chair. Which idk why that wasn't suggested or thought of in the first place. Our server was very nice but the other staff just kept side eyeing us. Dinner was rushed, it was tasty yet over priced. Our baby slept the entire time, No fuss thankfully. What were they to do if they had someone in a wheel chair and couldn't accommodate space? I know the comparison is far fetched compared to a stroller however it was the first time I ever encountered this. Since someone else made a comment about them not being seated due to a stroller, I would suggest avoiding this restaurant if you have small children as it seems it's not welcomed. Again, we were mindful and have been going to dinner before 5pm.

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    4.0(1.8k reviews)
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    What a perfect place for girls who lunch! Or was a warm day so we sat outside to enjoy the views…read moreand weather. The service was a little slow at first because of some miscommunication but once we had our waiter everything was fast and friendly. The food was so good! We had their Salmon with Salmon and Rib Eye plate, both cooked perfectly. We also started with perfect Lemon Drops and once we got dessert, Cream Brûlée, we got Espresso Martinis. I can't wait to go again!

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    4.7(196 reviews)
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    The food here at Kick & Boil, formerly known as Mlem Mlem, is delicious! We stopped by here on two…read moreoccasions in the past month; once for dining in, and another for take-out. When dining in, we ordered a Create-Your-Own and a Mahi Mahi Basket for our mains, with a side of Garlic Noodles. When ordering take-out, we ordered a Create-Your-Own again, as well as Garlic Noodles, only this time we got the Tilapia Basket. The quality of each order was the same; eating at the restaurant or ordering to eat at home, there was no difference in portion size or flavor. When eating at the restaurant, our server was friendly and prompt. The food came out relatively fast, and the dining experience was nice; not too loud despite it being busy. The inside also has a nice "seafood boil" ambiance, as the walls are painted in a nicely decorated manner. My one piece of advice would be, as someone who eats spicy foods fairly often, is that if you order "hot", which is the next step up from "medium", understand that it is genuinely hot and spicy.

    i really love kick n boil! i came here for a collab but will be coming back as a customer. had SUCH…read morean AMAZING experience. we had hai as our server and he accommodated us late night without feeling rushed! there's an amazing deal going on: $37.50 and you get 1 cluster snow crab, 1/2 lb head-on shrimp, 1/2 lb black mussels, 1/2 lb clams, w/ corn, potatoes, sausage, and ramen! insanely cheap compared to other seafood boils and more bang for your buck. plus the ambiance is really clean, calm, and welcoming. the food pairs really well with a raspberry lemonade and chicken wings ($1 per piece), and especially with the gloomy weather in CA -- this is where you need to be! thanks kick n boil i'll be back very very soon!

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    We've dined here at least a dozen times and have never had an issue with anything…read more The selection, freshness, service, quantity, and quality keep us coming back for more. We started with a 1/2 dozen Kumomoto Oysters. I enjoy a splash of cocktail sauce and horseradish on mine. For dinner, I went with the Farmed Colombian Tilapia and my boyfriend had the Shrimp & Scallop Combo. I went with sautéed fresh spinach and Sweet Buttered Brentwood Corn, while he chose Brussels Sprouts with Mac and Cheese. They offer a basket of incredibly warm bread and butter. We skipped the option for dessert this time. They have indoor, bar, and outside patio seating. In inclement weather, ceiling fans or heaters help patrons stay comfortable. The restrooms are clean and the tvs show a variety of sports on them. Reservations are encouraged, especially when the Angels or Ducks are playing a home game. The same would go for a concert nearby.

    TLDR: The seafood platter is the move at King's Fish House. everything else is solid but you pay a…read morepremium. The platter is the one dish worth returning for. Everything else, is debatable. Food *Clam Chowder, cup ($9.50): 4/5. Rich, creamy, well-balanced. My girlfriend calls it the best she's had, but $9.50 for a cup is a tough sell on value alone. *Yellowtail Carpaccio ($19.50): fresh and clean, but a modest portion (5-6 pieces) for the price just feels like a big upsell. I'd ask for the dressing on the side; it comes drenched otherwise and would drown out the fish. *Fisherman's Shellfish Platter ($55): this is the best value on the menu. Great variety, shucked and prepared beautifully. The rock crab is broken and cut for easy cracking. Easily serves two as a medium lunch with a couple apps. The kitchen was accommodating on swaps. We traded mussels for extra littleneck clams w/ no issue. Alcohol Check *Lalo Blanco Tequila, shot ($14.50): If you're curious what a shot goes for at any given place. Would I Return Rating? Yes. For the shellfish platter specifically. I'd come back to work through more entrées and apps around it, but the platter is the main reason to return.

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