I visited this establishment after Sunday evening church for evening rations. I ordered The Sampler and had Cod, Clams, Calamari and Scallops along with Chips (French Fries). Normally this comes with an Oyster but another Scallop was substituted as I don't care for Oysters... about the only type of seafood I don't care for. I did think the batter for the Calamari was too spicy. I had "wooder" to drink. Overall I was very satisfied with the meal. Well done H Salt. There was one all gender washroom which was not immaculate but was satisfactory. I was glad to see that paper towels were available. I have a bone to pick about the personal appearance of the employees at this establishment. I saw that the guys working at this establishment failed to tuck their shirts in. I consider that to be highly unprofessional so I am deducting one point as this is something I am OCD about. I was glad to see Pepsi was available though I didn't have any this visit and I was happy to learn that refills are free. If I was to assign a letter grade as is done in school, this establishment would get a solid B. read more

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Great food, personable and friendly staff, Great prices. Condiments are also plentiful, try the spicy chili sauce. Order your extra condiments like lemon, tartar sauce, cole slaw, and drinks when you order at the register. I recommend this restaurant and will revisit it again. read more

I ordered the family meal with 8 fish, 8 shrimp, and 2 orders of hush puppies. Everything came out excellent. The fish and shrimp were perfectly fried--crispy, not greasy at all. You can tell they know what they're doing. The hush puppies were a big hit with the whole family--we couldn't stop eating them. The coleslaw was solid too, classic and fresh, exactly what you want with fish and chips. Great food, fair portions, and the owners are genuinely nice people. I'll definitely be coming back and continuing to support this small business. read more

Just like how it was growing up! Classic England style fish and chips with lots of specials and options read more

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Had to come here just to get my favorite hush puppies, fish, shrimp and catfish, they are the best! We don't live nearby (about 45 minutes) so while we were in the nearby area we decided to dine in. The service was absolutely amazing. The owners were so sweet and humble and made sure we had everything we needed. One thing that I really liked about the dining area is that they kept hand sanitizer at each table which is so considerate. Since I was so happy with my meal we decided to order a little more to go. Also they have great tartar sauce! I'll definitely be stopping here again whenever I'm in the area! read more

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H. Salt Fish & Chips -- A Crispy Blast from the Past Feeling nostalgic, I made a stop at the H. Salt Fish & Chips in Orange, I remembered it being mentioned on on a foodies Facebook page a while back. Growing up in the Inland Empire, I used to frequent their locations at Mountain & Foothill and Foothill just east of Euclid. I remember you could buy a single piece of fish for under a dollar. Fast forward to today: the facade may be under construction, but don't let that fool you -- they're open, and the fryer is working overtime! The fish was a golden, hot, crispy, and delicious just as I remembered. I also enjoyed their chips (fries) and coleslaw, and their quick and friendly service. If you find yourself anywhere near Tustin Avenue in Orange, treat yourself to a little piece of California food history. Sometimes, nostalgia comes wrapped in a crispy batter. A Bit of H. Salt History Founded in 1965 by Haddon Salt in Sausalito, CA Acquired by Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1969 for nationwide expansion KFC's large-scale rollout struggled, and by 1987 the chain split -- franchisees bought their restaurants back Today, only a handful of independently owned locations remain across California read more

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Glad that H Salt is still around all these years. They have great fish and chips and many other options to pick from. We ended up ordering the captains combo, an order of the fried fish tacos, and the sweet potato wedges. They make everything fresh as soon as you order, so there can be a bit of a wait if theyre busy, but its worth it. Everything came out relatively quickly and at the same time. Was definitely pleasantly surprised by the fish tacos. They were quite good and not what I was expecting. The fisherman's combo was great, nicely fried fish, the shrimp were nice and crispy. Another standout were the sweet potato wedges. Seems like they're made with the same batter as the fish, so its almost like tempura. Definitely a must if you come here. read more

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Purchase their new offering of fish taco unbelievable the sauce they put on it. I put a little tartar with it just so good unbelievable inhaled it so fast forgot to take pictures. Will next time been going for a few weeks now really good read more

I recommend this restaurant and will revisit it again as the fish was perfect. The fish did come wrapped in paper that was greasy BUT the fish itself was crispy and the was so tender. We were very happy with our delivery and the food. read more

One of my favorite's spots!! If you want greasy, fried seafood- this is your place! If you don't like the grease, you may not enjoy it as much. It's definitely greasy goodness here. The packaging is unique- it comes in a big box! Very sturdy, cardboard-like box. Easy to haul your food in. and it prevents any spills. They also deliver your order with a ton of sauces for dipping. The sauces make it! Ambiance is delivery for us, since we place order on door dash and have it delivered. I love the popcorn shrimp and the fried fish. So good! The hush puppies are addicting too. The jumbo shrimp are great too! We order from H Salt Esquire at least once a month. I wish it was more often, but my arteries keep telling me no. lol read more

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The best fish and chips in town!! Highly recommended. Best service and very affordable. Always a good place to get food during Lent season. read more

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Sadly, this place has gone downhill. The last few times, the food has been almost inedible. Fish tastes like the frying oil hasn't been changed in a very long time, and the cole slaw was mushy, and tasted old. The younger guy with the long hair is rude. My husband and I loved coming here, but decided that it will no longer be part of our lunch rotation. read more

Exactly as advertised - all kinds of options for fried seafood and paired with french fries. I tried the fish (cod) and jumbo shrimp. The crust on both was crispy and the fish inside was tender, flaky, and juicy. Steak fries paired with it were cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and piping hot inside. The service was prompt and friendly. Note you might wait a bit since they fry everything fresh. I like plenty of tartar sauce and malt vinegar, and they weren't stingy with the condiments. The location is not super fancy but it is clean and comfortable. In my opinion the ONLY thing holding this place back from a "five stars, hurry up and go already" is the chips (fries). They're tasty but not amazing... they come from a bag and I feel like it's a bit of a cop-out with the word "chips" in the name of the restaurant. That being said, their menu is expansive AND their prices were very reasonable. Omitting house-made french fries is a casualty in the trade-off. read more

lovely little place. affordable meals. i got the "captains combo" it was like 3 pieces of fish, chips and a shrimp for $17. young worker was really slow getting my food out. i got the cole slaw which was not good. my food was tasty. i liked the spicy red sauce. not a huge fan of the chips. but lovely lil place. check it out read more

Overpriced and dirty. We were eating here on a Friday night and a roach ran across the table and on the floor. Watch out for roaches. This place should be on The Kitchen Nightmares it is need to deep cleaning and pest control. read more

Absolutely horrible service - 3 families ordered AFTER my order yet they got their shit before we did. It took almost 45 minutes to get my order which they even claimed they " forgot what i ordered ". Ridiculous. PLUS - they trued to gaslight us by saying they gave us " extra " because of the screwup - guess what they didn't do that either No more - they can kick rocks. Used to be the go to place but no more. BAD overall. read more

I give it a 0.0. Why? Because this place is just horrendous. Avoid at all costs!!! The food is bad, service is bad, atmosphere is apocalyptic and I was expecting to see some zombies roaming about. One more thing, the kitchen exhaust system is in dire needs of cleaning. read more

Established in 1965, and per my mom, it's just as delicious as it was 60 years ago! This is my favorite spot for fish & chips, and anytime I get that anywhere else, I always compare them to here. They serve many other items too like shrimp, chicken, catfish, oysters, clams, calamari, fried zucchini, and salads. Oh and they make the best in-house tartar sauce ever! I have never liked tartar sauce, until I had H. Salt Esquires! Note: you can save 4% off your bill if you pay with cash! read more

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I walked in around 6:30pm on a weekday. There were two people sitting in the dining room and no one else was in sight. I stood at the counter waiting for about two minutes and no one came out to take my order. I turned around and walked out and probably won't ever return. read more

This review is only for the employee that I had to deal with tonight. I was picking up a doordash order at 7:40 pm on Feb 4. The employee was very rude to me because he said the order had been waiting. I tried explaining to him its not my fault and that doordash sent me 2 orders and I was to pick up the other one first. He kept yelling at me that I can pick and choose what I take and I told him that's not how it works and that I need to follow the order im given. But he kept being rude to me and yelling in front of customers. Very unprofessional. I didnt get his name but he was the guy working at the counter, dark complexion and has glasses. read more

Pretty solid fish and chips and lowkey. Reasonably price for what you get, fish is pretty decent size

If you're looking for amazing fish and chips in Orange County, this is the spot!! This place brings me back to my childhood but is even better than I remembered! Don't expect a fancy, hipster layout in here. Expect high quality fried foods with a staff that welcomes you like family! We wanted to get something different for a Superbowl gathering and decided to give H Salt a call. The owner(?) picked up and was super grateful that we were calling for a big pickup order. He made sure to let me know that everything is made FRESH so he would need 20 minutes. Upon arrival, they were still working on the order but still super thankful and grateful, they even threw in a few extra shrimp. When we got a chance to eat, everything was battered and fried to absolute perfection. So crispy but so light! I don't know how they do it but can't wait to go back. Run, don't walk for some legit fish & chips! read more

I am very disappointed with H Salt they were very good but the quality has slipped. The staff do not look clean. The smell of stale oil permeates the restaurant. The fish is no longer the nice flaky pieces, it's now thin and expensive for what it is. I think they need a major upgrade. read more

Omgoooodnessssss I have been craving fish and chips and I finally tried this place out. I will definitely be back. The hospitality was amazing. The fish melted in my mouth. Bomb.com read more

Always wanted to try their scallops. It was good. Also ordered good Ben Which includes 4 fish and chips . Good . Will try something new next time read more

Although inexpensive, this is the best Fish and Chips place around. They don't use battered or coated fries like every other restaurant. Fish is awesome and you would think all these restaurants that are more expensive would do it better. But they don't Sides are great too. Cole Slaw is Creamy and love the fried zucchini. Fancy Restaurants that serve Fish and Chips: go in here and learn how to cook fish and chips. read more

I got the Captains combo and it was pretty good!! Everything was made to order which was cool! The fries were pretty fire. The shrimp was good!! Lastly the fish was cool. There was only one employee and he was helpful! read more

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Stopped by this H. Salt Fish & Chips on a DoorDash order. Place was completely empty--one of those spots where you wonder if you walked in after hours by mistake. A few minutes later, another guy rolled in, someone who looked like he might be from a corporate setting. When I asked about the order, I got a quick, blunt "not ready," with all the enthusiasm of someone reading a parking ticket. Not rude, just... uninterested. I wasn't really surprised. Customer service in this era is a coin toss. Looking around, the place had a serious "stuck in time" vibe. Faded menu boards with printed-out price changes slapped on them, the kind of thing you'd see coming off an old '90s HP printer. Plastic sleeve menu stands with taped-on updates. It gave off that mom-and-pop struggle where the franchise clearly isn't stepping in to help. And then there was the fish tank. Dirty, cloudy, and just unsettling. I didn't want to ask questions. Asked to use the restroom and, well... let's just say it told a story. Razors sitting on top of the soap dispenser, dirty aprons, janitorial backstock piled up. It was one of those moments where you don't know whether to be grossed out or just feel for the owners. Something about those razors--it was clear someone was shaving there, probably because they spend their whole life in this restaurant. On a human level, I got it. But on a restaurant level? That's not the kind of "homey" touch you want to see. The décor was classic hole-in-the-wall fisherman's wharf kitsch. It felt less like a franchise and more like a family just running things their own way. I didn't try the food, so I can't judge that, but from experience, when a restaurant looks like this--especially sitting this empty--it usually means corners are being cut somewhere. Maybe it's great, maybe it's not, but nothing about the setup gave me confidence to find out. read more

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I've eaten here for years. The older man at the front register who was there seemingly every day was friendly. The wait can be a bit long especially if it's busy because they fry everything fresh. read more

So much nostalgia finding this place a couple of years back. I used to frequent H Salt locations in Los Angeles/South Bay as a kid. Memories of the smell of fried foods and malt vinegar are strangely pleasant to me. Anyhow, always order the fish, shrimp and fries in various combo sizes here like the old days. It's consistent in flavor and comfort. I hope this place is here to stay as I don't think there is another close by. Service is good and it's relatively clean for what it is....a greasy fried fish place. Bathrooms can use a little TLC though. read more

The family loves to stop by here every chance we get and even make road trips just to come get their fish and chips. I grew up with this as a kid and it's still a winner. read more

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Family has been coming here for decades! Love the owners and the food! It's an amazing family owned spot with amazing fish and zucchini.

Food: The best fried fish and zucchini I've ever had. The fish so soft and has a thin crispy batter. Zucchini is still crispy even after being fried in oil. Service: they're quick to order and will take a few minutes for your food. Ambiance: it's a run down shop, but just so nostalgic because my parents took me here when I was a kid. read more

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I've gone for lunch twice, there's an older crowd here every time I've visited. Not to say that it's a bad thing just something I noticed. I haven't tried the grilled menu, but if you like fish and chips give it a shot! I read another reviewer that said the place has a "stuck in time" vibe, which I agree with. Definitely feels like a "mom and pop". But the food is fresh and the people behind the counter have always been friendly even if they are short with some of their responses. Lent season was my reason for being here, I'll continue to come here as a regular lunch spot. read more

Food was great! Fish was fresh to order! Phone order only took 5 min! Will order again. Fries could have been more well done but still good.

Ordered take out, service helpful and friendly. Fish & chips were delicious just like I remember! Food cooked to order, so it's fresh!!!! read more

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I was craving some fish & chips, found this place close by. I walk in and 2 tables were taken with people dining in, 2 other customers ordered take out. I look over the menu and spot something tasty. 2 chicken & 2 fish with chips. I see I can add coleslaw. The 1 guy working looked not so happy & tired, there was no welcoming. Shortly after I order an older man appears to help. Food came out at good time. Grabbed a strip I wasn't sure if it was chicken or fish, no real flavor. I find out it was the chicken. Tore into a piece of fish, the batter began to peel completely off. Fish was better than the chicken but not impressed. The ends of the fish were tough. Maybe this was reheated in a microwave instead of fried? All the chips were no good and very little. I think this place possibly reheats food. Instead of cooking fresh. I do remember hearing a microwave button being pushed, but I thought nothing of it, maybe another persons food. The best thing was the coleslaw!!!!! You can tell it is fresh! Good consistency with the shredded cabbage & flavor. I ate the whole thing and left the main portions of chicken, fish & chips for the trash. Probably won't be back for a 2nd try, unless I needed good coleslaw. Maybe this was just an off day? Maybe the young guy working had a bad day? Was this food fried fresh? You give a try & let me know. read more

H Salt Esquire Fish & Chips - 2 Chicken, 2 Fish and Chips & coleslaw - Fish & Chips Near Me - Orange, California

I've been passing by this place for 2 years and knew that I would succumb to my fried food hankering at some point, and it happened a few days ago. Blast from the past- literally- from the nondescript ordering counter to the dated booths, but I was definitely taken aback by the Asian dude in the hairnet both taking orders and removing frozen food from the freezer to be fried and served, as his co-worker was on break. No overall complaints due to low expectations- although the water cups were like Dixie size so many refills were in order due to the sodium content of the food.The fish was hot and tender on the inside , the clam chowder cup had some actual bits of clam and wasn't runny, and the crab cake had flavor. I'm pretty sure my fried fish hankering will not return for a few more years, so if this establishment is still open then, I will return. read more

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The food was really good I had the catfish. Golden deep fried and yummy. The service was good the food was done in a timely manner and the staff was friendly. read more

I have been happy in the past with H Salt Fish & Chips but recently I have been very disappointed. The fish fillets have become very thin. They taste like the oil being used to fry is old and tastes horrible. The fries also taste terrible. The overall appearance of the cooks and server could do with a clean up. Greasy straggly hair and overall looks dirty. I hope that they can clean up and improve the food. They were always very good. read more