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    Destination Seafood House

    3.6 (1.2k reviews)
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    Front of store
    Nathalie Q.

    Destination Seafood is officially a new favorite. Hours are 12 PM - 9 PM (Monday-Sunday), except Thursdays when they are closed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the music and the vibe here. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the space is clean, spacious, and comfortable, never cramped or chaotic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, Aidan, was genuinely kind and attentive, which always sets the tone for a great experience. The food came out fresh and hot, and what I appreciated most was that it wasn't overly salty like many seafood spots can be. The sides were delicious. The cheese corn was flavorful without feeling heavy, and the Cajun edamame had the perfect kick. Overall, it was a really enjoyable seafood experience. Thank you to the whole team and the other servers as well, Thanks (glasses) server! I will absolutely be coming back for the unlimited ice cream!

    Stone Crab Combo
    Lisa Y.

    This is the spot for loaded oysters! They have a Nola Grilled Oysters Combo where you get a platter of 16 sizzling oysters brought to your table on a hot skillet (4 flavors each). The flavors include buttery lobster, cajun crab, green onions, and elote. The oysters are plump and juicy, and I really enjoyed all of the toppings! I would come back for these! They also have a variety of other seafood dishes. They have different seafood boil options. I got the Stone Crab Combo with stone crab, garlic noodles, corn, sausage, and potato. They give a good amount of crab, but I think the garlic noodles could have been a little more flavorful. I like that the combo already comes with the side items, so you don't have to order them separately like at other seafood boil places. Lobster Rolls are not bad. It comes with two rolls, as well as a side of fries. Come for the oysters! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pro Tip: if you come during the winter time, they have really nice holiday decor![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    charbroiled oysters
    Kristina H.

    good food and really good service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor inside it's beautiful, it's a large interior with a floral/ japanese ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] no wait at dinner on a sunday! the seafood is good, large portions. the only concern i had was not all shrimp were deveined.

    Yummy Garlic Noodles
    Maureen J.

    This place was pretty good. It cost approximately $85 not including tip for one person Option 2 AYCE seafood boil and a soda. If you don't want AYCE they also have menu options. Service was great and the manager was friendly and personable! Restaurant is clean and bathrooms are pretty clean as well. I would've liked if there were sinks in restaurants to wash your hands instead of having to go to the bathroom.

    Melanie N.

    Came here today for happy hour oysters which are $2 each. Unfortunately prices just increased from $1.50, but nonetheless we still wanted to try it out. The oysters were medium sized and very clean! We also ordered the garlic noodles and they were okay, they use spaghetti noodles which I don't really care about..I'd probably not order those again. Service was quick and the ambiance in the restaurant is cute. They were currently decorating for halloween which I thought was festive. Parking is ample in the lot, no problems finding a spot.

    oxtail fried rice and drunken noodles
    Ashlynh D.

    One of my new favs spot in Westminster! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was beautiful instead and decorated so nicely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was great and very friendly. The food came very quick and tasted amazing. I did not expect the cat fish to be HUGE but it fed 4 people plus left leftovers. The drunken noodles was also surprisingly my favorite dish. I loved the variety of sauces and the beautiful presentation

    2 AYCE options. Rules at the bottom
    Mikey V.

    This has been on my bucket list once I found out they had AYCE seafood boil, and that was a year ago. I came for dinner on Wednesday and it was slow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the vibe of the place. They had decorated for Lunar New Year.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We feasted on the AYCE seafood boil Tier 1 which was $39.99 (includes choice of shrimp, crawfish, black mussels and unlimited sides). The first round we did all three with mild heat (plus sausage and corn in the cob) and for the sides we ordered garlic bread, corn, edamame, Cajun fries and vanilla ice cream (which is also unlimited!). Btw they had us share from one bag which was fine and I was surprised to not have a bib. Everything was good but the shrimp was the best; we had a second round of that. Service was really good and efficient. I already wanna come back for more shrimp

    Razor clams $20.99
    Penelope W.

    Had high hopes for this place but left quite disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came on a weekend night and the restaurant had only 2-3 tables at the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We opted for the $1.50 happy hour oysters to start. The oysters were very tiny and in no way fresh. Seems like they reuse the shells and put canned or jarred oysters on it instead. For one, the oyster was off the shell when we got it.. Next we ordered razor clams. Taste was decent be size was small for the cost of $20.99. We later found that two razor clams were stacked to each other to deceive the look of one longer/bigger looking razor clam instead. Proceeded to ask the manager who replied it's just whatever shipment size arrives. There were a total of 5 stacked razor clams. It's definitely pricier than most other restaurants for the quality and quality of it. Finally, we also ordered the seafood bucket which was supposed to include 1/2 a snow crab (it was definitely frozen), 1 lobster tail (tiny and frozen), 1lb shrimp (digestive tract still intact, giving a sandy gritty texture), 2 corns, 2 fist sized potatoes (kid you not by fist sized), 2 pieces of sausage (like really... 2 slices of sausage), 2 sodas, and ice cream (which were never given to us) It's understandable that businesses may not be doing so well in the time and economy, but deceiving paying customers are only gonna make the situation worse. Hopefully this business picks up and have to ability to serve fresher food. And of course without a surprise I ended with diarrhea few hours after my meal here

    Emma P.

    I've been here once before, but recently took my dad and bro here for my dad's birthday. Its a good size restaurant, nicely decorated and clean. Lots of seafood options. Between 3 people we got the mango squid salad, escargot, ship wreck platter which comes with a variety of grilled seafood and grilled corn, Thai style hot pot, and rice. I did pay $11 for a coconut ice cream coffee and it was worth it to try. I dont know how they make their coffee but I swear it had a slight taste of whisky or Henny but I ain't complaining. I dont usually eat escargot but I was able to eat a few here. Their ship wreck platter was expensive at $80 and their Thai hot pot was $52. I didn't bother to look at prices until after. A lot of the dishes you order here you can get for half the price somewhere else, but I guess it's for the dining experience. With tip, the lavish meal came out to $260 which is high for dining in this area. The prices alone wouldn't keep me away but im not sure if ill come back a lot. Maybe once in awhile. Overall, friendly service and decent food. I might stop by here and there again and try out their creole seafood options.

    Cheese corn was mid
    Lea P.

    Impressive service, but the food didn't live up to the price tag. We had dinner here on Sunday at 6:30 pm - plenty of parking since it's in the larger center. A big faux cherry blossom display greeted us, though it felt a bit obstructive. We were seated immediately even without a reservation, but the place got busy as we ate, with most tables filled. We tried the Lobster Garlic Noodles, Lobster Roll with fries, Naked Seafood Combo, and Nola Grilled Oysters Combo. Unfortunately, the pricier dishes disappointed--$104 with tax for Lobster Garlic Noodles was steep, especially since it was overly greasy and the lobster was dry. The Nola Grilled Oysters Combo, at $80, also didn't live up to expectations. Had better elsewhere. The Lobster Roll with fries around $40 was decent, lobster also a bit dry but we still enjoyed it. Overall, Instagram-worthy? Yes. Worth the price? Not really.

    Destruction
    Karen V.

    Yes make sure to come hungry bc the AYCE has a good amount of options along with non AYCE just in case you can't do all that. The shrimp and crawfish were really good, I got spicy which was very flavorful. I'll be sure to come back for the Happy Hour Wed-Sun which the menu includes oxtail tacos, $1.75 oysters, and street corn, cajun fries and garlic noodles. Will be back for sure.

    Corn - happy hour price
    J'aime K.

    Wow what a weekend. I was at Destination Seafood House back to back on Sat and then again on Sunday. The waiter recognized me from a visit a few months ago! Now that is service / hospitality excellence! Service was very solid! Saturday we had... - Corn w butter and green onions - Fried salmon belly spring roll (the dipping sauce was amazing, ask for crushed fresh chili too) - Razor clams (a touch pricey, you only get 5) but they were cooked to perfection - Surf clam meat salad - SO GOOD!!! Sunday we had many items off their happy hour priced menu (Mon-Fr 3pm to close, Weekends 3pm to 6pm)... - 12 oysters with sliced lime, lemons and 2 kinds of sauces - OMG the giant clams was so good (but they only give you 3) but each one was so delicious, the dipping sauce is mind blowing - Corn - so delish b/c they use fresh corn not frozen - Blk mussels platter in a garlic lime sauce - DELISH, the tiny mussels are so tender - Shrimp platter in a red garlic type sauce, the shrimps were so fresh, you can even eat the shells, they were filled with head butter - The seafood Cha Gio (came with noodles, lettuce and herbs); we turned the noodles into BUN at the end; literally the best Cha Gio of my life, good big portion, they were kind and refilled our lettuce 2x; the nuoc map with radish and carrot pickles were so good! - These seafood balls stuff with fish roe, with fried basil, and an aioli kind of dipping sauce And they have an abbreviated lunch special menu for $15.99 during the week! I gotta go back and try that too! SEAFOOD HEAVEN!!! _____ The only downer was the Halloween decor, moving witches / ghosts / zombies and the halloween music. It was kind of sensory overload in SEPTEMBER...LOL.

    Grilled oysters 4 flavors
    Mike L.

    We have been to Destination Seafood multiple times in the past and each time, the food was delicious. The menu can be a bit overwhelming, but the food never disappoints. We ordered our usual Thai Lemongrass Clams which was well cooked and was bathed in a delicious broth. The mango salad was refreshing and the grilled oysters were a hit. Destination Seafood is definitely on our list whenever we are in the area and want some good seafood.

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    Ask the Community - Destination Seafood House

    Do you still have the ace seafood for 39.99 this week?

    Yes, AYCE still available to serve all day and everyday.

    Source of the food? Farm grown ? Lone/net caught?

    Depend, crawfish farm, net caught crab, lobsters

    For the $39.99 AYCE, are the shrimps, crawfish and mussels unlimited along with the sides as listed on IG? And is this available for lunch?

    Yes, all unlimited! We’re served Ayce all day long.

    Is there a $15.99 lunch special as said on the Instagram post?

    Yes, we served lunch special from Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm

    For the $70 AYCE, if I only wanted to eat snow crab, is that possible or must I get a variety?

    Not unlimited

    Dog friendly outside patio?

    Yes with umbrella

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, for party of 6 or more anything less than 6 you are welcome to walk in

    I know the question was asked, but it's been awhile since it was updated. When is happy hour on the…

    3pm-6pm Friday - Sunday

    Do you guys take credit cards?

    No, they accept Zelle or venmo. Seems shady!

    Do you take credit card payments? There are reviews stating only cash, venmo, zelle?

    No. They only accept cash, Venmo & Zelle.

    Is lunch and dinner menu different?

    No but their specials are

    Is this reservation only restaurant and if so will there still be a long wait?

    It didn't have any lines when we were there, just call in case you have big group!

    I came by on Saturday at 11:30 am and you were closed. Please post your new hours of operation?

    They open at noon.

    Do you accept credit card?

    Cash or venmo payment

    Do you offer crawfish?

    Yes

    Hi Kathy, Will your restaurant open on Christmas ? Do you take reservation?…

    Yes, we’re open on Xmas eve and Xmas day! Yes, please call for reservations.

    Are they still only taking Venmo?

    No, Destination seafood house is currently taking payments of cash, Zelle and Venmo.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor patio for dining?

    Yes

    Is there a Happy Hour?

    Not til closing like the owner says above.

    Can you guys accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    We have a few salads that can be gluten free, but most of our food has soy sauce and most fried items don't have separate frying pan. Sorry we're working on bringing more gluten free options.

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    Avenue Shabu

    Avenue Shabu

    4.5
    (434 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I had my doubts about a shabu spot located in Huntington Beach of all places, but ended up here for…read morea work lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Each person gets their own individual pots and they have a variety of broths to choose from. If you're not too sure which broth you want to commit to, they'll give you a small sample to help you choose! I ended up with the Chinese herbal broth and it went nicely with the goma and ponzu dipping sauces. They have a self-serve bar for sauces, vegetables, raw seafood, and even sushi! The sushi was surprisingly good for an ayce shabu spot and there were 4-5 roll options to choose from. I love that each table has a screen to order drinks, appetizers, meats, and desserts because it made the whole dining experience run so seamlessly (especially for our large group) and we weren't left waiting for any food to come! The only downside is that the premium lunch option doesn't include wagyu, so I'll have to come back for dinner.

    Broths are very bland. I tried the spicy miso and the regular miso and both are bland compared to…read moreother places. This sucked since when cooking the meat, you're forced to eat it with sauce or some type of dipping which I don't usually do. Service was fine, came by to grab the empty plates, immediately brought out our meat, and made sure we had water. As for the interior, it's really nice inside! Overall, I'd probably only go here for lunch but besides that, I'd go somewhere else.

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    Shinobu Shabu

    Shinobu Shabu

    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Hands down, my favorite shabu spot. my fiancé & I come here all the time with my brother and…read moresister in law, and it's one of our favorite guilty pleasures to enjoy together. We love coming during happy hour because the prices are so much better & honestly, the quality and quantity of food are unmatched. You get endless veggies/ & meat for your soup, and on top of that, fried appetizers that you can keep ordering throughout your visit as well. If you like your broth spicy, ask for the hot drops!! My sister in law loves spicy and always adds extra. I'm a bit of a wimp, so I stick to about three drops, but it definitely adds a nice kick and is super yummy. The place is always clean, and the servers are consistently nice and accommodating. I've tried several other hot pot spots since coming here, and this one is still my favorite overall. I recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for a great hot pot experience.

    Been over 6 plus years since coming here so it's good to see they have around and expanded…read more Located off golden west same area with the habit and tastea Indoor dining Waitlist on yelp Shabu options with à la carte and 2 types of packages silver and gold Includes appetizer multiple rounds of consumption as long as finished and dessert Starting at $37 and basically the difference is 3 additional protein on gold package Service was ok. Seem like only 1 hostess who also took orders but also multiple staff members standing around chatting amongst themselves and not really paying attention to when waters could be filled or offering to refill broth or checking up Didn't really explain how anything worked with ordering Counter and tables available. Sports on yes Clean restaurant overall Could be loud and very quiet We tried out the silver package and was provided an order form Quality of meat rounds were hearty portion beef pork chicken option and j believe shrimp as well Standard veggies of bok choy spinach Napa cabbage fish cake tofu carrots zucchini mushroom Overall not bad and hit the spot for being hungry but service and attention to detail lacked. No immediate rush to return back in the near future.

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    ZZ Hotpot House

    ZZ Hotpot House

    4.3
    (690 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Kid friendly

    With the surprise closure of Red Flame, SO and I have been on the hunt for a new place for soup…read more As any fan of hot pot knows, there is a rare intersection of PRICE and QUALITY that makes a spot a repeat attraction. That makes it 'The' place to go, even if it's a little further out. I believe ZZ has the potential to be that place. When we stopped by it was empty. The menu was QR code only, I know this is a downside for some, not so much for me, but worth mentioning. There are 2 restrooms, single user, roomy and very ADA-accessible, the illuminated mirror is a very nice touch. And the food? First point is the price. You cannot beat this price, I believe. For two of us, our total was around $40-something. The food itself? Delightful. Attentive staff. The sauces available on the table were good. I did opt for mild heat level, since I like enjoying my food and not panting like I'm in Hell in this heatwave, and the broth was very good. A nitpick I often have with hot pot is that there is far too much cabbage, but in this case I felt like it was pretty balanced. All in all, I am excited to come by and give it another try. I have very high hopes for this spot.

    We ended up here after our first-choice hot pot place had a 1 to 1.5-hour wait, and we were so glad…read morewe did! We took a break from a hot, long day at Disneyland. They seated our party of five immediately. The service was impressively fast--they flip tables quickly and the food comes out in no time. Interior was clean, stylist and spacious. The food was fantastic across the board. My nephew had the Taiwanese pot and I got the Thai pot; both were amazing and packed with different meats, seafood, and veggies, offering rich, multi-layered flavors. My oldest sister tried the Miso pot, which was nicely mild. The portions are huge! My mother and other sister shared the garlic noodles and shaken beef, and I even got an extra order to go for my kids--the beef was perfectly seasoned and the noodles were super flavorful. Everything was generously portioned, delicious, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be coming back!

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    XhOtpOt — The Boiling House

    XhOtpOt — The Boiling House

    4.6
    (32 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Quality HOT POT over here!…read more Place is a little hard to spot but be sure to lookout for the flagship name "Raising Claw". My bro and I opted out on the 55$ premium AYCE menu. The establishment really focuses on quality and representation. The first round order took about ten minutes to come out after the soup broth was brought out. Second round order was very consistent as the quality of marbled meats came out as identical as the first batch. The tri tip and Australia rib eye was very savory. All beef options were all excellent. Chuck roll is a little too chewy for my liking as opted out on second and third order. Green tea ice cream matcha is a good meal ender. Restrooms - Clean Would definitely come back!

    My expectations were blown out of the water with this place. We wanted to try a new hotpot place…read moreand came across this up and coming location and wanted to give it a stab. It might be hard to find but it's located in the raising claw at the corner of the plaza! We got the premium set which came with SO much meat. The quality of all the meats were very good and diverse. Our server Hayden was also very knowledgeable on all the cuts and attentive to our needs. He was switching out plates for us and bringing in new foods in the set menu as we ate. The restaurant set up is nice too, you don't have to worry about crammed tables as they have carts to put your extra plates on so you have plenty of room to eat. Overall the experience was fun and the food was really good, the price point is high but definitely worth it since you get a lot of meats and seafood as well. Personally I'd place this location better than mokkoji or Shabuya :).

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    Mokkoji Shabu Shabu

    Mokkoji Shabu Shabu

    4.0
    (525 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Went to Mokkoji today for the first time, I tried their $20 lunch special which includes 10 pieces…read moreof the flat iron "Mokkoji" meat and the tea of the day (mango tea, was delicious) - and paid the additional $3 for the sukiyaki - it is definitely not too sweet or salty and still went well with all the sauces including the raw egg. I was satisfied with the plate of veggies and udon they provided, my only issue was the rice. I wish I took a picture but it had brown bits and was too mushy. I bought a second bowl of rice for my son to eat and he ended up spitting it out and I didn't eat mine. It was overall a good visit, service was nice and they were not busy around 1:15pm when we came for late Friday lunch. If they could fix the rice it would be better!

    I say it all the time and I'll say it again- Mokkoji is my absolute favorite place for shabu shabu!…read more Everything from the fresh quality of meat and veggies, broth flavor, attentive service, to the overall ambiance of the place has always made me want to continue coming back. This garden grove location in particular is not as crowded as its other locations in OC but it's great since I don't usually have to wait in line :) I always get the Spicy Pork broth which is $5 extra but is well worth the price if you want a more rich and flavorful broth. The veggie bowls come with each order of meat and they're my second favorite part of the meal. My favorite part would be the meats themselves. They're so fresh and well-marinated and I love dipping them into the sauces they provide on the side. I would recommend my personal faves, the flat iron and toro. Additionally, the 2 times I've been here I've been given complimentary sake on the house. Though I'm not the biggest fan of sake, I appreciate a restaurant giving out complimentary drinks. It adds to a customer's overall experience :)

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    Mokkoji Shabu Shabu

    4.4
    (581 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I've been to several Mokkoji locations and this honestly has to be the best one I've ever been to…read more The attentiveness of the servers was exquisite! When I walked in today, I was warmly welcomed by the two girl workers. They sat me and took my order very efficiently. The food was great, as per usual. Anytime I needed extra veggies or more hot drops, they brought it quickly. They constantly checked up on me, asking if everything was good and if I needed more water. As for how spicy I like my food, I definitely needed all the water I could get. I've been to the Irvine, Cypress and Garden Grove locations but nothing could beat the service I received here!

    Easy eats shabu with lots of bar seating…read more Went for a late weeknight dinner. I've read there's typically lines here so went a bit early to put my name down before my other half arrived. It ended up being a bit slow, so they let me grab some seats at the bar area for 30 min. Once it was time to order - got the large beef toro plate (marinated) with spicy miso broth. Everything came pretty immediately and got started with cooking. The broth itself has a little bit of a kick but isn't overwhelming. Was a nice warm flavor. The beef toro was melt in your mouth delicious and there was def more than enough slices for me. Veggies are unlimited - so you can ask for more of any veggies. Price was pretty reasonable considering the amount and quality of meat. Was a good time and would come back!

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