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    Destination Seafood House

    3.6 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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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. 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!

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

    oysters
    Sandra C.

    Saw this place on instagram reels and was a little skeptical but the ayce seafood boil and unlimited oysters and drinks is legit! The spice levels were less spicy than other places so medium is like mild and spicy is like medium. Waiter and owner were very nice and helpful but not in the scary overbearing way. I went on Monday afternoon when places aren't crowded so it was a chill experience. They gave us a whole paper towel roll, trays, and seasonings on the side for our seafood boil. Tables, floors, bathrooms were clean. Wait time was short. I like that the owner replies to almost all of the reviews too bc some places do not gaf

    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.

    Tiny squid  the seafood salad
    Mei T.

    We saw advertisements of this restaurant on Facebook and Instagram, and they made it look so appealing. We ordered the fried quails and seafood salad from the menu. Off the menu, we ordered the baked seafood combo and the garlic crab combo. Here comes the verdict... The fried quails were very crispy, a bit salty, but the spicy dipping sauce was really good. The seafood salad was not what we expected. It was beautifully presented in a pineapple "bowl." Sadly, the bowl was very shallow and barely had anything in it. The salad was basically a bunch of red onions, carrots, pieces of sliced pineapple, microscopic sized squids, red clams, and 4 shrimp. This was definitely not worth $26.99!!!!! The naked seafood combo and the garlic crab combo were nicely flavored, but overly greasy. The crab tasted old, overcooked, and really dry. These 2 dishes were what lured us to the restaurant. We felt misled...For $29.99 each, the portions were really small! Definitely false advertisement, because they claimed to be the best seafood with the best deal in OC. Not true!! Overall, the only dish that we enjoyed were the crispy quails. Everything else was a thumbs down! The restaurant itself had a very inviting entrance. Service was just ok. Note, if you pay by credit card, they make you pay at the counter. I thought that was a bit odd. You'd think they would have the technology to ring you up and bring the receipt to the table for you to sign. It's a rare occasion that my dad agrees to go to OC with us, so we were sad that we wasted our time at this restaurant. Wish we had taken him to a nicer restaurant for a pre-Father's Day celebration... WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!

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    Had a great time. Was served by the owners son if I'm not mistaken and he was very respectful and helpful will definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - Destination Seafood House

    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.

    Hi do you have happy hour oysters on sundays? What time?

    Yes, we offer happy hour on Sat & Sunday from 3-6pm.

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    Brodard Chateau - Coconut Cake

    Brodard Chateau

    3.9(2.7k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Catering service
    Full bar

    Usually we would have to wait for a table but this time we were able to be seated right away…read more Must order is their Nam Neung Spring rolls. The sweetness of the grilled pork, the crispiness of the eggrolls wrapper bits, and the freshness of the vegetables pairs with the special sauce never fails to satisfy the craving. This time we tried their cheeseburger spring Roasted Duck spring rolls. I am not a duck fan so this was okay to me. The meat was well seasoned with the spices and the hoisin sauce was a nice balance. The crispy Vietnamese eggrolls were also a first and it was great! The meaty and crispiness of the eggrolls eaten like a lettuce wrap with the nuoc Cham sauce was delicious. This place always seems to be busy and rushed and can get a bit loud but the service is always great. They have a bar where you can grab some drinks while you wait. Their lychee martini is good. There is also a dessert display in the front where you check in which we haven't tried yet.

    We just placed an order for 40 nem nuong rolls with Kaitlyn for pickup later in the afternoon…read more Giving her a shoutout for the fast and friendly service. Our family orders nem nuong from this location every time we are in the area, to eat and to bring back home. The nem nuong here are always perfectly rolled and the crunch of the fried wonton strip inside makes it feels like party in your mouth! so good! Note: requesting to cut rolls in half costs extra. We prefer this location compare to the other one because it has faster service, quieter romantic atmosphere and polite attentive staff.

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    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - New special dishes

    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.4(723 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2022

    Long time customer here!…read more They have a brand new dish: Bún Chả Cá Thì Là. The fish and the fish cakes are super tasty, and the amount of thì là (dill) they use makes it the perfect combo. It really nails that traditional Northern-style flavor profile. Pro tip: make sure to mix in some sa tế, as it completely amplifies the broth and takes it to the next level! Also, I'm so hyped that the Cháo Sườn Quẩy is FINALLY back on the menu! It came out piping hot and is just as comforting as I remember. Honestly, this bowl right here is what keeps me coming back and craving more. Solid spot, totally hits the spot if you want some legit, comforting Northern food.

    SEN has been on my list of Vietnamese spots to try for a while, given all the glowing reviews…read more Unfortunately, the food was just okay. Food Bánh Mì Pate Que (2) - $5.99 Served as two pieces, this Hải Phòng-style bánh mì came with pate, shredded pork, and a house chili sauce. The bread was nicely toasted and served warm, making it easy to share. Bánh Ướt Đặc Biệt - $14.50 Steamed rice sheets topped with pork patties, fried tofu, and fresh vegetables, served with a house fish sauce. The sauce leaned light and slightly sweet, which may appeal to some but felt a bit mild overall. Bún Chả Hà Nội - $16.50 Rice vermicelli served with grilled pork, pork patties, fresh herbs, and house fish sauce. Similar to the other dish, the sauce was on the lighter side in terms of flavor. The protein portions also felt a bit small for the price. Service My party and I were greeted and seated promptly upon our arrival. A server brought menus and returned shortly after to take our order. However, they did not check-in throughout the dining experience. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing and the food came out quickly. Payment is processed at the register near the back by the kitchen. Ambiance The restaurant is dimly lit with plenty of seating for dine-in. Location It is located in a strip plaza with a shared parking alongside other businesses.

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    Mama Hieu's

    Mama Hieu's

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I was making it a habit in coming here when they started their weekly wednesday promos where $4 for…read more4 wings and then the following 2 weeks it was $8 for 8 wings. When I would come inside, I would see their other limited time food items, like their brussel sprouts and order that as well. I really enjoyed their brussel sprouts and now sad to see it gone. I joined the Mama Hieus App which makes ordering ahead easier for pickup. I really like the app bc its simple to plan your dinner ahead. You can pick the day and time you want to pick-up. If I could make one request, is if you can give customers (me) the option to pay like extra $1-$2 for their orders to be ONLY FLAT WINGS on small orders. The chicken is so well crispy and coated and the non flat wings are too meaty but then carry less of your delicious seasoning in my opinion. Does that request exist? I guess I should ask this with your staff in person if I can get a special request to get all flat wings only. Overall, still love your wings and travel once a week when I can from Irvine to get them to share with my Mom for our bonding time.

    Chicken was crispy, juicy and packed with flavor - def up there with some of the best Vietnamese…read morestyle fried chicken wings. We got the Garlic Butter Wings and the Fish Sauce Wings (similar to Bonchon/IYKYK) with a side of sweet potato fries which also was delicious. Service was great, food came out in a timely manner. Can't ask for more. Seating and Environment was highly appreciated as there was plenty to select from. Will def return if we are back in the area.

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    Pho 79 Restaurant

    Pho 79 Restaurant

    4.2(3.9k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

    The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

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    Pho Redbo - Combo, Thai tea, flaming wagyu, and fried rice!

    Pho Redbo

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Healthy dining

    Tried Pho RedBo and honestly this spot really surprised me. Finding halal pho in OC already makes…read morethis place stand out, but the food itself was actually so good too. The broth was rich, comforting, and super flavorful without feeling too heavy, and you could really taste the quality of the meat. My favorite dish from the meal was definitely the shaken beef because it was so tender and packed with flavor. I also really appreciated that the entire menu is halal certified because it makes the spot feel even more special and inclusive. Overall such a comforting meal and definitely somewhere I'd come back to again.

    Came by Pho RedBo in Garden Grove and was pleasantly surprised--plus points for being halal…read morecertified. We started with the Vietnamese coffee ($7), which was bold, strong, and nicely balanced with the sweetness from the condensed milk. A great way to kick things off. The egg rolls ($10) were packed with beef, shrimp, wood ear mushroom, and vermicelli--crispy on the outside and paired perfectly with fresh lettuce and fish sauce. The standout for me was the flaming wagyu ($18), torched tableside. For how thick the cut was, it was incredibly tender and soft. Definitely go medium rare. The ponzu dipping sauce really enhances the richness of the beef. We also tried the shaken beef ($21), which came with plenty of caramelized onions and bell peppers that added a subtle sweetness. The beef was slightly charred, bite-sized, and super satisfying--especially with rice. The combo pho ($25) came loaded with a variety of meats, all tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The broth had a deep, beefy richness, and the noodles were perfectly soft. Add in the garnishes for some crunch and it really ties everything together. Overall, a solid spot with quality ingredients and flavorful dishes. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

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    Pho Redbo - Halal certificate

    Halal certificate

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    Water melon/ passion water melon.

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