impressed again. they have a large menu and such affordable prices…read more excellent seafood options too curries

I honestly almost gave this place a 5 star review until I went up to pay my bill at the end and…read morethis place showed they're just another stereotypical terrible Vietnamese-style customer service place. Ambiance is spectacular - interior is absolutely beautiful and they have amazing attention to details. Restrooms were very clean and nice too. Location is perfect - on Brookhurst in a great Vietnamese plaza off McFadden with tons of other great businesses around as well. Came here on Sunday of Labor Day weekend for dinner with a friend. We conveniently arrived around 430pm, and they surprisingly have Happy Hour on weekends as well. We ordered the Deep-fried salmon bellies, Oxtail tacos, Garlic noodles, Oysters, and later Whole Mussels Skillet all from their Happy Hour menu. We were pretty excited since they looked like really good deals. Salmon bellies, oxtail tacos, and Whole Mussels Skillet were all good. Garlic noodles - bland, needs more seasoning and greens with them such as cilantro and green onions, more cheese - something. Service - a young boy and girl, Mason and another girl helping us were very sweet. And to what made you guys lose 3 stars - "Oyster (Oyster minimum order is 1 dozen) $2" My friend and I thought this was some Happy Hour only special promo, so cool. I asked and they're just raw oysters - honestly they weren't that good, should've been cooked and seasoned in some way. Basically they didn't have to try much for these, besides ensuring they're clean and safe for consumption, but I thought it was a good deal so worth a shot trying. Then I got the bill and was like WTF? And the worse part was the lady's attitude about it, saying how it's common sense (ie you're stupid for not understanding). The obvious right way to write that is "Platter of a Dozen Oysters $24 and $2 for each additional oyster", not "Oyster (minimum a dozen) $2" - WTF, and she acted like I'm the first to call her out on that. Said she can't do anything, it's obvious, but sure she can tell someone to make a note to update the menu and seemed to roll her eyes. Mason, the young server was nice and understanding, but I couldn't stand the basic Vietnamese woman with HEAVY makeup working at the front. My friend I had dinner with found her extremely rude too. Would I come back? Not likely anymore. Would I recommend them? If you're willing to pay for nice ambiance, decent food, but GOD-AWFUL SERVICE, then be my guest. As a Vietnamese person myself, I'm ashamed of people like these for perpetuating the cheapskate Vietnamese stereotype.

I went in there to see the fresh seafood and let me tell you, this is the REAL DEAL! He even the…read morebag of ice into the carry out to keep everything FRESH! 1 lb salmon 12 scallops 1 masago for sushi and topping for scallops sounds good to me! Talked to the guy at the counter and he had a TOMAHAWK steak, Yes please! got that as well. Good deal! This is going to be a nice BBQ and Seafood feast for the 250th - 4th of July! Interesting Ambiance, old school Fish Market place, awesome :-)

I'd round my 4.5 up to a 5. The owners were incredibly kind and took the time to answer all of our…read morequestions from how best to enjoy the fish to explaining what they currently had in stock. We ordered the toro, tuna, salmon, and yellowtail and I can definitely see myself coming back here often. If I'm being completely honest, the toro didn't quite meet my expectations, which is the only reason I hesitated to give it a perfect score. That said, the salmon and especially the yellowtail were outstanding, it was fresh, flavorful, and everyone enjoyed it. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the shrimp or scallop next time. Currently most items are frozen but I hope they can offer some fresh options to better enjoy day off and smaller quantities (half pounds) so I can buy a little bit of everything. Anyways our sushi night at home that fed three people to the brim was around ~90 and was a success thanks to D&D seafood

I was craving Cajun food and found Roux on Yelp. My friend and I shared the jambalaya and sea bass…read more It was so good and the service was great! I highly recommend Roux I bet everything on the menu is delicious!

We recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Roux Seafood Kitchen in Huntington Beach, and the…read moreentire experience was spectacular from start to finish. The vibrant Soju cocktails were the perfect way to kick off the evening, setting the tone for a truly memorable dinner. The food was exceptional across the board. We especially loved the Mardi Gras Pasta, which featured a delicious combination of shrimp, andouille sausage, chicken, and mushrooms in a rich marinara cream sauce. The 16 oz. Ribeye was grilled to perfection and topped with a flavorful Cajun butter, and we finished the night with their incredible beignets. Between the authentic New Orleans-inspired dishes, the warm ambiance, and the fantastic service, this spot exceeded all of our expectations. If you are in the Huntington Beach area, I highly recommend giving Roux Seafood Kitchen a try--you definitely won't be disappointed!

We had such a fun meal at Lobster Guys in Fountain Valley and are already looking forward to coming…read moreback. It's a casual, family-friendly spot with a fun seafood-themed atmosphere, and the service was friendly and welcoming. We tried the Cali Truffle Roll, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowder, fries, tots, mac and cheese, and the strawberry lemonade. The amount of lobster in everything really impressed us. They definitely don't skimp, and every lobster dish felt generous and satisfying. The Cali Truffle Roll was probably the freshest bite of the meal. I loved that the lobster was served chilled with avocado, cucumber, carrots, red onion, celery and greens. It was cold, crisp and refreshing while still feeling indulgent from the truffle oil and herb mayo. The Lobster Grilled Cheese was another favorite, especially dipped into the soups. We ended up dipping absolutely everything into both the lobster bisque and clam chowder, including the fries and tots. Everything paired so well together that it became part of the experience. There's a good variety on the menu for the whole family, along with deals and specials that make it an easy casual lunch or dinner option. Great portions, plenty of lobster and a meal we would happily return for.

The resteraunt is nicely themed and there is a lot of seating. I did an online order. I was greeted…read moreand assisted as soon as I walked in. I arrived a bit early for my online order, but as soon as it was ready the person walked up to me and handed me the order which was nice. Food wise the rolls were filled and a good portion size. I got the crab roll and the lobster roll.

Come here Friday to Sunday for live DJ at night. Love the lively atmosphere. Love the colorful…read moredecorations. Spot is a bit small so there usually is a wait time. Plenty of parking and easy to find. All our food came out super fast. Mango salad was tasty but the grill squid on top was flavorless and to chewy. Crab fried rice was flavorful and highly recommended. Everything was delicious. They serve beer, soju, and sake. Amd they're open late to 12am or 1am. Workers are super nice. Even offered to go buy me some tequila since they didn't have what I wanted to drink.

We came down from San Jose. This is first time tried Oc A…read moreChay. And the food taste perfectly on point. Specially the Bun Bo. I can say no where has the same perfect balance taste. All other dishes of seafood is fresh and yummy too. Customer service?! Top notch, fast friendly non stop. For sure we will be back.

Saw this spot on a local board and recommendation from reviewer so we ventured over to try them…read moreout. The parking can be a bit tight and limited but two times now we got right in front. Simple lay out and both times pretty full, seems that Lobster dish is the one that keep them coming. The have lunch specials 7 days a week and the 1st time we tried from that menu. Served with a simple soup that was very tasty for visually simple. My wife got a dish with catfish that she really liked. My 2nd visit I went with the Fried noodle dish, he made it with chicken and shrimp and it was amazing. Service is great and they kind of work the floor like a team and keep all the tables happy. Our 1st waiter knew a little Tagalog and playfully attempted to use it. He was really funny. Both times we took food home and had plenty of leftovers. Great little hidden gem that is a bit out of the way but worth the travel. Go check them out.

Came back here for a family event. We were a little worried about a long wait and hard parking but…read moregiven the recession-vibes these days, we also weren't that worried. Turns out, it wasn't nearly as crowded as before - though spoiler: the price has increased a lot (I want to say it was $25/lb 10 years ago, and now is $37/lb). Keep in mind too, you can't get a small amount like 1lb - usually it's gonna be 3+lb so your bill is easily going to hit mid-$100 to $200s from the lobster alone. That being said, many people swear this is the best, and that's why they can charge whatever they want. I'm actually allergic to lobster (lol) but am a team player so I just sampled it for the funsies, and had to get another dish to actually eat (went with the beef lok luk). My family said the lobster noodle was good, but not like, fantastic (which we were expecting not fantastic but yeah, mostly came here to a family meeting.) The beef lok luk was also pretty good like, 4.3 of 5 - we just had another version at Paradise which was astounding (like 4.6) though also more expensive and pretty far away. Overall, not sure if we'll come back again as we're more curious about the copycats that have popped up which might be 80% as good and much more affordable. Stay tuned! :)

Delicious seafood boil! Very reasonable pricing, huge crawfish, yummy fried oysters, and the combo…read more1 is huge! I came with my friend and we couldn't finish the 3 lb of crawfish, shrimp, & mussels Will definitely be coming back!

Quite possibly the last seafood boil that offers combo packages!…read more Came at 5pm and there was only one table aside from us. However, the service was quick and the ambiance was clean and casual. We ordered the #2 combo which was $72 (crawfish, shrimp, lobster, sausage, potato & corn) was included. The crawfish was live so they charged an additional $3 which brought the total to $75. The lobster tails were decent and cut in half. The restaurant was kind enough to bring a side of the torpedo sauce for us to dip. The seafood was fresh so no complaints!

I love Oc & Lau so much that I ended up visiting both locations within a few weeks of each other…read more The location on Garden Grove Blvd is smaller so seating is not as comfortable. This review I assume is the OG on Garden Grove -- parking could be tough during the weekend. OC & La, is a Vietnamese seafood spot for sharing a bunch of dishes. I found out that "OC" means snails! I thought it was Orange County! Hahaha. We tried - razor clams, scallops (HUGE), the selection of salads are amazing so we got the spicy mango - House Special Mango Salad with squid & escargot -- is spicy , tangy, refreshing, and the refreshing taste! My favorite dish was the HUGE fried fish...color is amazing and the way the fish was presented seal the deal for me. Between two people, we devoured the entire fish !! It's the kind of place where you order "just a few things" and suddenly the entire table is covered in food. But, I'm not complaining since the team is very quick in getting the used plates off our tables. Also, both places offered FREE dessert. It's like a coconut based taro and other root sweet dish.

Almost every time I come down to OC, I come here. It's not dusty or sticky and they try to make the…read moreinterior look modern and nice. The most recent time, we came at 8:30pm on weekday and there were 29 parties ahead of us (LOL), soooo plan ahead and join the waitlist through yelp. We probably waited about 30 minutes. Here are a few things I can think of to recommend: --Deep fried smelt fish ( i love smelt ) --Stir fried glass noodles with escargot and crab ( make sure to dip in the maggi sauce they give ) --House special mango salad ( squid & escargot ) --Razor clams ( sometimes sold out :( ) --Deep fried Quail ( this is one of the best ) --Stir fried water spinach with garlic ( for bowel movement assistance ) --Grilled garlic butter oysters ( the cheese one overpowers the oyster ) --Scallops with fish eggs --Coconut Swirly Escargot with Basil Leaves ( this is not my fave, but people i go with, love it ) Service is good.

Someone else picked up takeout here for a family meal while we were traveling for a softball…read moretournament. We had a beef dish, chicken with rice, and lobster noodles. Everything was really good. One downside was that it was a little difficult to tell what the dishes were since so much is in Vietnamese, and the staff did not speak English very well. Apparently they cater primarily to a Vietnamese clientele, though that could indicate that the food is authentic. Also, we believe the seafood dish was named Lobster Noodles (again, hard to be sure), but it was a combination of lobster and crab. We also noticed that, as some other reviewers have mentioned, some of the lobster and crab shells didn't have much meat in them. However, there was enough in the overall dish for us to be satisfied. A good place to try if you speak Vietnamese or just want an adventure!

The restaurant was completely empty when we went for dinner, yet the service was very slow. Our…read moreplates weren't changed even when we had piles of lobster shells, and we had to remind them about our tea and other things. The food was just okay, nothing special, especially for the price. We were charged over $50 for a fried fish with fish sauce, which felt very overpriced. The canh chua soup also had barely any vegetables. After dinner, I felt nauseous, and the food seemed extremely heavy on MSG. Overall, the food, service, and prices were disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Wow, the prices, the portions, the free coffee or green tea with each order. Stopped by here for…read moresomething else and saw this, but the line & the wait is LONG so today, happened to be in area so gave it another shot. Parking was good, small but good. This is for order to go only (Ghost kitchen they call it). They haven been here for 7yrs and they're running a special that free coffee or tea with each other. The menu is small and only 4 dishes with Cajun seafood. You can order call ahead or order in person. Easy ordered with nice & friendly person (I think she's the owner). Took 15mins waiting for the foods. They are all well packed. The quality is fine & good. Big portion and well mixed with veggies and meats. For the prices, cheap and affordable and overall, not bad at all. Will come back to try the Cajun seafood soon.

I really wanted to love Grab N Go, but unfortunately the overall experience was pretty…read moredisappointing. This is a ghost kitchen concept and, from what we could tell, the owner seems to be running everything on his own. I definitely sympathize with that and understand how difficult it must be to handle the cooking, orders, phones, and pickups as a one-man operation. That being said, the expectations around wait times really need to be more realistic. We placed an order for several food items and were told it would take about 30-45 minutes. We decided to go grocery shopping in the meantime and ended up coming back about 2 hours later--and our food still wasn't ready. Ended up not getting this until another hour of waiting later. I completely understand being backed up, but I would much rather be given an honest 2+ hour estimate upfront so we could plan accordingly as we had other things scheduled for our day. Pickup was also frustrating. You have to ring the doorbell to get someone's attention, and you may be waiting quite a while before anyone answers. Calling in an order also seems to be hit or miss (half of the time no answer), which makes the whole process difficult, especially for a business that seems to rely heavily on takeout and catering orders. As for the food itself, it was decent and we enjoyed it, but nothing really blew us away. Unfortunately, the extremely long wait and difficulty communicating overshadowed the food for us. I think there's definitely potential here, and I genuinely hope they're able to get some additional help because it seems like one person is simply trying to do too much. With better communication and more accurate wait times, the experience could be completely different. For now, though, 2/5 based on our experience.