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Fantacy Lobster House

4.2 (84 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Happy hour specials
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Ashley Jane P.

My mom and I visited the Fantacy Lobster House as it was near our house and saw there was a grand opening. When we first entered we were treated right away and the staff made answered all our questions about the menu! We got beef, Lobster fried rice, chili oil wontons and this free jelly dessert! The food was excellent it is an upscale Chinese restaurant so it is on the higher side of pricing. It's a nice fancy dinner experience I would love to go again and try new items! The interior was sooo cool! Loved the ornate details of the chess ceiling and gold decor!

The restaurant has a fancy interior. The crab and lobster were fresh and delicious, had a good experience!
Yang Z.

The restaurant has a fancy interior.The crab and lobster were fresh and delicious, good experience!

Marine M.

Want to be treated and filmed like a king? Come to this restaurant! It is such a unique experience dining here. We came here with a family of friend for dinner today. It looked gorgeous inside. Food was amazing as well! The cheese lobster is a must try. Adding some noodles to it will make it even better!

Sonya T.

They use ai for everything, their menu, photos, ads, and they even have a giant video screen playing through different ai videos by their bathrooms. Lobster was not a great texture and the flavor was just as bad. The fried rice wasn't awful. We also found what looks like mold in our water. I wish you could see it clearer in the photo, but it was a gray fuzzy thing floating around. Our server was nice though so there's that.

Martin M.

We went here because it was new and wow Chinese lobster! Service was friendly and very helpful, all the workers were nice. But I'm here to talk about the food and the food was not good. The lobster was expensive for being such a small lobster. I grew up in the 626 where the lobsters were bigger for what you pay for. Maybe they should charge by lb for the lobster like other Chinese lobster places in order to make it more fair

Bifengtang Style Crab
Alan S.

Elegant, grand, regal and golden are words that come to mind to describe Fantacy Lobster House. The minute you walk down the red carpet and through their front entrance, you'll be treated to distinctively premium Chinese decor, private rooms, robot servers, and light shows (only at night). We were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Rian during our visit since we knew him from Classic Chinese Restaurant. Our server, Felicia, was extremely friendly and attentive. They have an extensive and oft evolving menu that centers around their specialty - lobster. We tried a number of their dishes, most of which are featured in my photos. I highly recommend their lobster dumplings and lobster fried rice (we were told they use rice grains from overseas that produce a chewier texture). Everything else ordered was delicious with the exception of the New Orleans Style Grilled Chicken Wings which were a bit too sweet for my liking. We were also unexpectedly treated to a light show in the main dining room. If you fancy yourself a gaudy dining experience, I recommend a visit to Fantacy Lobster House in Foothill Ranch.

Erin T.

The food here is actually pretty good. The pak choi was well seasoned and cooked well. The black pepper lobster was also incredibly tasty. The beef dish had really good flavor and was very tender. The fried rice also had good flavor, but the texture was kind of weird? The whole experience threw me off a little bit. I walked in and was overwhelmed by all the gold. Service was friendly and efficient, but I would by lying if I said I was expecting an experience similar to other Chinese restaurants (ie Chinese servers, menus with Chinese characters,.... Chopsticks). My impression is that this is a Chinese restaurant geared towards non Chinese. They do have private rooms which is a plus! Food and service were good, the only reason I'm only giving 3 stars is I feel like the value proposition was not there. The portions were on the smaller side.

Yummy beef
Gem R.

My MIL wanted to go here for her bday, and they pulled out all the stops for her. As a big party of 12, we were seated in a private room, which was nice as we had littles with us that can be contained instead of running rampant through the restaurant as they're inclined to do. There was also a large screen tv that also posed as karaoke machine (alas, Chinese music only) with a lovely huge couch for the littles to hang out on while the adults took their time with food and chatting. And the service - let me tell you, my MIL is VERY demanding of wait staff (sending dishes back if there was some stray bean sprouts in the noodles that she specifically asked to have removed - I would have just picked them out, asking for only half of her cup to be filled with ice) and our guy took every one of her demands with grace and patience. Food was delicious, had traditional Asian flavors, and there's stuff on the menu outside of the lobster for anyone that may have allergies to shellfish. For additional entertainment, they also have a light show with music in the main restaurant that's definitely a spectacle to behold, with everything in ornate golden decor and a giant golden throne in the middle for photo ops. Replete with music and animatronic flowers opening and closing in the walls!

Outside, the old Denny's location
Ed L.

We came to check out a new place in Foothill Ranch, where Denny's used to be. Unlike other restaurants in the area, Fantacy Lobster House is decorated in glistening gold (plated?) everywhere you turn your eyes. We were the only party when we arrived. To our surprise, several parties came in after us, filling up the place. Service was slow today as Ryan was the only server on duty and he did his very best to take care of everyone. It is currently in the soft opening period. I expect the service will get better by its grand opening in April. We ordered a lobster roll among 3 other dishes. Ryan explained to us there is only 1 roll per order, not 2 as on the menu. Lobster served are all Boston lobsters. I enjoyed what we ordered but their prices are certainly on the high end. The number of tables in the seating area is limited, but it does have 2 rooms for private parties. For anyone wants to check it out in person, my recommendation is to come for dinner as it has a laser show nightly at 6:50, 7:50, & 8:50pm.

Private room.
David R. C.

Perfect spot for the rich Chinese wives of Irvine to gather for lunch. Probably the most beautiful Chinese restaurant in America with gold decor with reasonably priced dishes like my favorite crab roe tofu.

Surprise

We've been to countless Chinese restaurants, have traveled all over the world, and have even lived in Asia, so it takes a lot to really surprise us -- and this place definitely did! First of all, the décor is GOLD, GOLD, and MORE GOLD! The gold bars are absolutely in your face, but honestly, that's what made it so fun and different. It's definitely not your typical Chinese restaurant, and we loved the over-the-top, glamorous vibe. We celebrated my dad's birthday here and the entire evening was nothing short of spectacular. The service was fantastic -- our server was so attentive and thoughtful. They even surprised my dad with a special noodle soup served inside a peach for his birthday! Such a fun and memorable touch. And the FOOD! We ordered the lobster vermicelli, tofu with crab roe, sesame honey chicken, lobster dumplings, lotus vegetables, Dan Dan noodles, two orders of chicken, and so many other dishes that I'm probably forgetting! Everything was delicious, but that sesame honey chicken was SO good! And we have to talk about dessert! Their fruit and jelly desserts were refreshing, light, and not overly sweet, which was the perfect way to finish such a big meal. Overall, this was such a fun, unique, and memorable dining experience. If you're looking for something beyond the typical Chinese restaurant experience, just come and try it! The gold, the food, the service, the presentation -- it's all part of the experience.

Stir fried beef belly
Jessi K.

We tried Fantacy Lobster House for the first time today for lunch and they did not disappoint! Price point is standard for an upscale Chinese restaurant. The decor is beautiful and the restaurant is very clean. Service was prompt, polite, and lovely. We love spicy food, so when we asked for spice, it was perfect and gave a good kick! We ordered the mushroom salad, spicy stir fried beef belly, Dan Dan noodles with spicy beef, a large spicy fried chicken, pan fried lobster dumplings(the dipping sauce is 10/10 delicious! Filling is juicy and the wrapper isn't overly fried), and lobster fried rice( one fellow working told us they shop this rice especially from China because it's not produced her in the States!) Every dish had complex flavor and was not overly oily. Will definitely come back again! We plan to try the sets the next time we come.

Orange chicken
Arielle J.

Food is good. The lobster soup is flavorful and the dumplings too. The service is fast and the place is very clean.

Pork belly w/ steamed pancakes

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Delicious food but the best part was the service. Thank you Moses for a great experience! We will be back for dim sum.

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Beautiful interior, great food, and good service. Specializes in Chinese seafood. Ordered their hotspot for the family and it was amazing.

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Very good service and excellent food, good to have an authentic Chinese restaurant in Foothill Ranch!

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How have I walked by this place dozens of times and never tried it out? We went last night and we…read morewere blown away. Even though it was 6:15 on a Saturday night, we were able to be sat right away. As soon as we walked in, someone greeted us and showed us to our table. Our server immediately got us waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink (wife and I both got some delicious beers that they had on tap). We had our little one in tow with us and they were so accommodating to him! As soon as we were ready, our server took our order. We got: Chowder "frots" (fries and tots mixed in with some New England clam chowder, bacon, onions, cheese, and other goodies) 10/10, would definitely order again. My wife got the lobster roll with a side of clam chowder. Loaded with lobster, but you do pay the price. Labeled as market price, this was almost $40. Delicious, but not worth it in our opinion. 6.5/10. Pan roast (house specialty which came with shredded crab, shrimp, clams, and muscles). This, topped with rice, was heavenly. Better than any pan roast I've had. Came out ripping hot as it should. My wife was envious of my dish. 10/10 From the kids menu we also ordered the chicken Alfredo. My kid loved it, but my wife and I both had a bite and wow, we would've ordered that for ourselves it was so good. 10/10. We can't wait to come back just for the food. On top of that, however, service was above and beyond. The servers and everyone in the restaurant were so accommodating to us and our child and made us feel so, so welcome. We would come back even if the food was bad, solely for the service we received. Vibes we great, decoration on the walls look like they hired an artist to paint it. They had two TV's behind the bar / prep area that was showing NBA and PGA which I'll never complain about. All around 10/10 experience.

I had been craving pan roast and oysters, so I was excited to discover this spot at the Spectrum…read more The restaurant offers both indoor and patio seating, which is a nice option depending on your preference. I stopped in at a somewhat odd hour, but my first impression of the service wasn't great. When I walked in, there wasn't a single employee around to greet me for a good minute or so. Eventually, someone came out from the back and told me I could sit wherever I liked. Since I was dining solo, I grabbed a seat at the counter. Unfortunately, the lack of professionalism continued throughout my visit. I'm not sure if there's a designated employee break area, but it was strange to see one of the servers eating a bowl of noodles in the same area where drinks were being prepared, and later squatting on the floor to take a break. At one point, another male server appeared, and their flirtatious and somewhat inappropriate interactions were awkward to witness as a customer. Overall, the service and professionalism could definitely use some improvement. As for the food, I came specifically for the $2 oyster happy hour. The oysters were huge and tasted fine. I'm generally not a fan of oversized oysters, but these were surprisingly meaty and smooth, so I enjoyed them. I also ordered the pan roast advertised on the happy hour menu, which was unfortunately a letdown. Rather than the rich, seafood-filled pan roast I was expecting, it was essentially a bowl of tomato bisque with barely anything in it, served alongside a bowl of rice. It really didn't resemble what I would consider a proper pan roast, and I wouldn't advertise it as such. Overall, while the oysters were decent and the indoor and outdoor seating options are a plus, the disappointing pan roast and lack of professionalism from the staff left a lot to be desired. There's definitely room for improvement, especially when it comes to service and the quality of the food being advertised.

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4.4(406 reviews)
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We've been meaning to try this place for awhile now. We've tried their sister restaurant Frank's…read morenext door and wasn't impressed when they first opened. It's been awhile so I'm willing to give it another shot. Plenty of parking outside, the restaurant itself is really cute with tasteful decor. You order with a QR menu from the table. We ordered fish noodle soup, the 3 dumplings and soy sauce chicken with rice. Everything was pretty good! The fish noodle soup had a good fish profile in the soup, with a kick of white pepper which I liked. It tasted clean and healthy. The dumplings were really good. It definitely tasted like in house made dumplings. Much better quality than other restaurants in the area. The soy sauce chicken rice wasn't bad. But I thought the price was a little egregious. It should be max $15. All in all I'm glad we gave this "chain" another chance.

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