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    Destination Seafood House

    3.6 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Vy D.

    Having fun with seafood! Good price and they have party specials with minimum purchase for a free bottle of sake.

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    Nathalie Q.

    Destination Seafood is officially a new favorite. Hours are 12 PM - 9 PM (Monday-Sunday), except Thursdays when they are closed. I love the music and the vibe here. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the space is clean, spacious, and comfortable, never cramped or chaotic. 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! Pro Tip: if you come during the winter time, they have really nice holiday decor!

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    Myles H.

    You can't eat here alone. I drove here and wasted gas to come to this restaurant for AYCE. Waste of time. It's not advertised that way so it's bait and switch false advertising. Not coming back or recommending. Put that on your website and advertising on instagram. Ciao!

    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.

    charbroiled oysters
    Kristina H.

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

    Not sure if (2) lbs
    Johnny C.

    The review is about the food, not the service. The service was met with a smile they were nice including the cook. However, I ordered the 2 lb shrimp special for $30 but it seems like this bag in the picture was only 1 lb. (Mind you, this bag came with potato and corn) I've never even finished 2 lbs of shrimp by myself before, so I asked her before the food came, if I could take home any leftovers since it was a dine in special. So clearly, I doubt i received the actual 2 lbs. I asked if she could ask the chef if i really received 2 lbs and he said I did. Anyways, I don't like to write negative reviews about small businesses but I think could've been avoided. Sorry to have to write this but it is kind've unfair cuz I also tipped. EDIT: If it really was two lbs then I'll update the review.

    oxtail fried rice and drunken noodles
    Ashlynh D.

    One of my new favs spot in Westminster! The restaurant was beautiful instead and decorated so nicely. 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. I love the vibe of the place. They had decorated for Lunar New Year. 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. Came on a weekend night and the restaurant had only 2-3 tables at the time. 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.

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    Food is cooked very well. The spice mix is well balanced and the price is worth for the portion. Service is great, very attentive

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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

    Avenue Shabu

    4.4(451 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    We went with the premium AYCE menu and got our money's worth by piling plates up high with wagyu…read moreand ribeye! Note: There's a 90-minute time limit and no wait time between tablet orders. I love that everyone gets their own individual hot pot and choice of broth. Ordering meat through the tablet couldn't be easier. The buffet bar offers everything from seafood, vegetables, and mushrooms to sauces and even sushi. The staff kept everything running smoothly. They brought out our meat almost as soon as we ordered it, cleared away empty plates in no time, and stopped by often to top off our broths. The variety of food and speedy service make this a great spot for casual dates, hangouts, or family outings.

    We came on a Friday night for a family dinner and were seated right away. We got a table next to…read morethe food buffet, which was convenient. They have a great selection of broths, noodles, and meats. They also have hot drops at the sauce station, which is a must for me when having hot pot! The meats came out quickly after we placed our orders on the tablet. Service was great. The staff stopped by many times to refill our broth and make sure we had everything we needed. They also offer a senior discount, which is great for my mom since she doesn't eat that much. Overall, we had a great experience. Good selection, fast service, and attentive staff. Would definitely come back!

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.5(425 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    •$$$
    Free parking
    Kid friendly

    The broth is the same as the original, and the meat quality is good. The staff are friendly and…read morework very hard. However, the restaurant is quite warm and humid. Since this is a hot pot restaurant, good air conditioning is especially important. Unfortunately, the dining area feels warm, and combined with the heat and humidity from the hot pot, the atmosphere can become uncomfortable and make it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. In addition, the restaurant seems understaffed. You often have to wait quite a while for someone to come by when you want to reorder or even pay the bill. Unless I'm really craving the broth, I'd probably choose Shabuya instead.

    This AYCE hotpot is a hidden gem of HB. Used to be Lazy Dog....a restaurant that allows dog owners…read moreto bring in their trusted companions. It explains why you recognize the area with no tables. So parking is peak during busy hours and it's next door to Gen KBbq. Inside is inviting. Complimentary water while waiting for table. Was seated right away during lunch time (11am to 3pm). Table has two metal scoops, which one has holes for you dig your hotpot goodies. Chose House Spicy Broth and chose the lunch option (which includes only 3 meat and chicken). That's not bad for $22. Premium is $41 but adds other stuff including wagyu meat. You can order selected meat as separate to be added to your current AyCE plan. What's separate this place from others is that you can choose to have a divider and not. Divider is an option if you/your party don't like mixing stuff with another broth. Chose no divider. Drinks are included as well, water is by request only if you don't like soda (Pepsi products) Like other AyCE hot pots, there's the area where it has all your selected vegetables, seafood, noodles and sauces. All are continently label so you know what you are getting. There's an area where selected hot sides are there like pad sew/fried rice and even fried gyoza. Choosing no divider can be overwhelming because then pot is so big that not even four full plates is not enough to cover the whole pot. Was eating for over 30 minutes and I just realized I forgot I got shrimp Only complaint is that getting house spicy broth can be annoying because you will be scooping up those red schwann peppers everytime you dive into your hotpot. Overall, highly recommend on giving this place a try.

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    Shinobu Shabu - AYCE Menu

    Shinobu Shabu

    4.5(1k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Came here with a group of about 10 people. Service was fantastic and the orders never stopped…read morecoming, which was great. All the meat choices are good, even on the lower tier. We ordered a lot of cabbage and broccoli!

    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 - Mala Sichuan Pot

    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 - Toro "Fatty Belly"

    Mokkoji Shabu Shabu

    4.0(529 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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    Toro "Fatty Belly"

    Bien Hen Restaurant - Grilled blood clams.

    Bien Hen Restaurant

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Exceptional spot! The restaurant is clean and welcoming. The waiters are friendly and helpful…read more I got to go to this spot twice in the same weekend! I went with a friend on Friday and was excited to go with my bf on Sunday! If you haven't tried lotus salad, I would highly recommend it! Such an astounding crunch from the lotus, with satiable citrus flavors as the base. Shrimp and beef were cooked to perfection. We also tried razor clams which were flavorful and had a really easy chew to it. If I can't chew it under 1-2 minutes, I'm not going to continue. lol I can basically have their baked catfish all week. The dish is so comforting and light. Definitely a no-guilt type of meal. The fish has a nice crisp on the outside and so tender on the inside. I like to load my spring roll up with a lot of the fish. :) I would say the medium sized fish can feed up to 3-4 people. My friends and I were only able to make a dent on a quarter of the fish and had to bring the rest home. If you haven't tried the plum soda, definitely recommend. So good!

    First timer! Weekend lunch. Found parking right away (although I heard it can be difficult during…read moredinner time). No wait and we were seated as soon as we walked in. The gentlemen working were very kind. The food is very good. - My husband and I really enjoyed eating the salted fish fried rice and mango salad with squid together. Great balance. - Really liked how the baked catfish came with rice paper, noodles, sauce, and all the fresh veggies. - The fried chicken wasn't overly battered and was cooked to perfection. Til next time!

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