We've been to Hook & Anchor once before and it was so good, couldn't wait to come back…read more Clam chowder, amazing. Calamari, amazing. Burger (I know, seafood house.. but SO good!) Service was a bit slow tonight. The staff was on it and very accommodating! They obliged us with bread pudding () and also accommodated our bill. The manager was phenomenal! If you haven't, stop in! Amazing food by people whom care about your experience

Hook & Anchor in Costa Mesa just hits…read more Oysters on the half shell were super fresh and clean. Then the lobster roll stole the show. Pure, generous, and ridiculously good. Fresh seafood, no pretension. Go for the oysters and that lobster roll.

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

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

Still 5/5 for me! Today I picked up more uni and king crab…read morelegs! Just don't look at the price and you will be fine LOL I still do their omakase served by "iomakase" Chef does a good job. I always end up eating here and then buy frozen seafood to make at home for special days!

Came here to get some oysters. They had a good variety of oysters as well as other fresh seafood…read moresuch as sushi grade fish. The guys that work there are very nice and knowledgeable of their products. Definitely a great place to go if you're looking for this type of seafood.

We eat here pretty frequently and always have a great experience! The staff is warm, friendly, and…read morewelcoming--especially Palmy, who always takes great care of us. The Cajun seafood is excellent and, in our opinion, better than other similar places like The Kickin' Crab. What really sets their seafood apart is the basil leaves they add to the sauce. It gives everything an extra layer of flavor that makes it so good and keeps us coming back. They also have Thai food, which is a nice bonus when you want something other than seafood. Portions are good, prices are fair, and the food has been consistently delicious. Definitely one of our favorite spots for Cajun seafood!

Thus review from a take out perspective…read more Ordered a pound if crawfish and a pound of clams, extra sausages and potatoes, with mixed sauce in medium spicy. The sauce was delicious, offering a Thai inspired flavor to this classic viet cajun style meal. The added basil was a very fragrant addition. California crawfish season is just about to begin, but I don't know if the restaurant started using fresh live crawfish yet because the majority of the crawfish shells were soft and mushy, although thr meat was still good. Based on the sauce alone, I'd definitely try again in a month or two to see if the quality of the crawfish improves as we get deeper into crawfish season. The clams were hit and miss as some were great while others were handy. Generous amounts of sausages and potatoes were given for a good price. My wife and I were able to finish the add ons in one sitting. I'd give the restaurant and overall 3.5 right now, 5 for the sauce alone and a bit lower than a 3 for the seafood quality. We still enjoyed the meal, but quality could definitely be better.

Good selection of sushi grade fish. Not much selection of anything else though. Salmon was…read moredelicious for our sashimi. Prices are a bit high but it's seafood, what are you gonna do. Little to no parking out front. May Be 2-3 spots if it's not already Taken. Cashier lady was very nice and friendly. Pp

Fresh seafood all the time…read more Can be pricey but you'lll get quality seafood. Friendlly and polite staff. Limited parking area.

Me and the hubs came here for happy hour. The customer service at The Dive Oyster Bar was great! We…read morewalked in and got seats right away. It's super cute and clean inside. We ordered the steamed clams and muscles. Which I thought was too salty and the bread it came with was stale. We also go the pan roast with a side of garlic butter shrimp. The garlic butter shrimp was delicious. However the pan roast fell short because I was comparing it to the Oyster Bar in Vegas. Lastly, we ordered the fish and chips which were just okay. I had better. Overall, for the happy hour price it was worth the try.

I'd appreciate the business owner to reach out to me. I tried calling and they said no manager was…read moreavailable. This evening this is the order I placed. Why didnt I get PASTA with my "lobster pasta"? My order says RICE on the side. Your waitress said i told her no pasta. Why would I spend over $65 for ONE DISH with no pasta? She placed me hold as I heard her tell the chef "she said no pasta now she wants it" I did not say that. She asked me about the rice. Your chef got on the phone and said my order says no pasta . Super disappointed that after I spent so much money on my order I didnt get what I ordered. As a business owner I WOULD NEVER EVER complain and argue about a customer who is on the other line and can hear the entire conversation. I NOTED RICE ON side, can you tell me where I put NO PASTA? Your chef said when a customer orders no rice it shows on the receipt no pasta?? This doesnt make any sense Ive attached my receipt to this review, please explain how my meal labeled "lobster pasta" wouldn't come with pasta? Very distrubed how i was talked about with your employees... and very disturbed how your chef tells me what do you want me to do? I can give you something else from the menu but im not going to give you the same meal? I paid a lot of money for this. Unacceptable. I should have been offered the pasta (i ordered with the sauce)

Sat at the bar, which was such a great experience. The bartenders were welcoming, shared their…read morepersonal favorite on the menu & gave solid drink recommendations. Everyone seemed to work cohesively. I believe we kept it light but we both loved our meals. I'd definitely return for the ambiance & everyone's involvement to make sure you were satisfied w/ the food & service.

This place is honestly a local gem! If you're looking for…read moremore of an upscale but affordable place to dine, this is it! From the prices to the quality, you really are getting a bang for your buck! I had the shrimp scampi and the sauce was delicious. My husband had the filet and it was cooked perfectly! I will say their menu offers unique and different flavors. All the staff were super friendly and extremely attentive. Although parking is super small because it's at the Anaheim packing house, it's definitely worth the visit.

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.

Amazing food, the shrimp peeled so easily. Amazing service,…read moreHannah should get promoted

I had been craving fish for like forever!!!! Decided to come here on a whim…read more First .... the food was served hot . I have not had hot food forever. Everything was yummy. Second .... my server Hannah was top notch. Polite and bubbly! I will return!

Food was amazing and Aiden, our server was excellent. Probably the best chicken wings I have ever…read morehad.

Tried on the hook today and it was for sure off the hook!!! Food was very delicious and hot!! I…read moreordered the non seafood gumbo with brown rice and it was 10/10 for me. I love the spice to it and the flavor!! It was very good to me and with lots of meat and filling. For my drink I wanted a Roy Roger's, they didn't have grenadine, but John being the best ever came up with the option to try it with watermelon syrup. Boy oh boy was it sooooo tasty and good. I love how they were creative to make something similar to what I wanted. With that being said, the customer service was awesome!!! John had the best personality and handled our alterations to the fullest. I know with my fam we can be a lot because of what we don't like, but John took it like a Pro!!! Was super chill and wit! A very cool guy!! He's been working there for like 10 years too so trust his suggestions :) The ambiance is nice and really clean and they have good options of seafood to choose from. I like how after when your done eating they give you this cleanser they created to clean your hands so they won't smell like fish etc. I will definitely come back here again and try their lunch specials and shrimp!! I had a good experience here at On The hook!! Highly recommending!! -Marshay D.