KING'S Fish House (Orange) -- still undefeated in my book. Came in recently and once again... just a solid experience all around. The vibe here is always chill and low-key, which I appreciate--never too loud, just a good spot to actually enjoy your meal. We were seated right away (always a good start), and drinks came out almost immediately. Our server was ON IT the whole time--attentive, quick, and super friendly without hovering. Started with the calamari (non-negotiable at this point). It comes with Mae Ploy sweet chili and a roasted pepper aioli--both . Crispy, not greasy, and the portions are solid. For mains: Seared Yellowfin Salad -- super fresh, light, and flavorful. The citrus ginger dressing really brings it together. New England Lobster Roll -- buttery, packed with lobster, and comes with fries + slaw. No complaints here. Had to end it with dessert since we were celebrating--went with the bread pudding this time instead of my usual butter cake. Honestly... no regrets. Warm, soft, rich, with that Jack Daniel's sauce and vanilla bean ice cream melting over the top. Yeah... it's a problem King's is always in my rotation when I'm craving seafood. Consistent, great service, and the food never misses. Easy 5 stars. read more

Service was great waitress was nice complimentary bread nice too. Marie loved her halibut. I on the other hand did not care for the seafood soup! Huge pieces of tomato the calamari were teeny tiny pieces that were over cooked not good at all. The other tiny fin pieces of fish were ridiculously tiny and there were only 2 and I'm sorry too over priced, there were too many onions and red peppers and green peppers. Your side house salad being $12.50 too high priced same for Caesar salad $12.00. I can see $6 each but not $12.50 or $12.00! There were nice big fish on walls and crab and lobster tanks too . read more

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I recently visited King's Fish House in Orange, and it reminded me why this place has such a loyal following. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed--exactly the kind of environment that makes seafood feel comforting rather than fussy. The restaurant has that classic coastal‑casual vibe King's is known for: warm lighting, nautical touches, and a layout that feels open without being loud. It's the kind of place where you can come for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or a low‑key date night and feel equally at home. The staff greeted me right away, and the service throughout my visit was friendly and attentive without ever feeling rushed. What I appreciate most about King's is their commitment to fresh seafood, and this visit was no exception. The menu is extensive, and I love that they list where many of their fish selections are sourced from--it gives the whole experience a sense of transparency and care. Everything I ordered tasted clean, well‑seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. The fish was tender and flaky, the shellfish tasted fresh, and the flavors were balanced without being overly heavy. King's does a great job of letting the seafood shine rather than drowning it in sauces. The service was warm and steady throughout my meal. My server checked in at the right moments, offered helpful recommendations, and made sure everything came out fresh and hot. It's the kind of service that makes you feel taken care of without hovering. read more

Came here for dinner. This place has always been impeccably clean and the staff friendly and helpful. We started with calamari and an oyster flight. For entrees, we got lobster roll and nawlins bbq shrimp, Calamari- Served hot and fresh. The breading is crisp and tasty with a soft and chewy interior. The aioli and tartar sauce on the side enhances every bite. Oyster Flight- The oysters are so fresh and meaty! Each type has a unique flavor and you get a variety of condiments and sauces to go wih it. Lobster Roll- I got this maine style which is cold with mayo. The lobster is fresh and juicy and the sauce elevates the flavors without overpowering it. The roll is warm and buttery and the fries are perfectly crisp. Nawlins Bbq Shrimp- This is a sweet and tangy dish! The shrimpis juicy and the sauce tickles the tastebuds. Served with fluffy rice and a side of garlic bread. Great experience overall! read more

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I wasn't going to do a review since it hasn't been long since the previous one, but this was delicious! Service was good as usual and the weather was beautiful so we chose to sit outside. We noticed that they had a lobster boil on the menu and decided to order it. This was absolutely delicious! The lobster was perfectly cooked and meaty with an amazing flavor! Everything in it was tasty and don't regret giving it a chance. We also decided to order a different dessert than the usual (key lime) and went for the bread pudding. It was really good with barely any raisins, just the way I like it. read more

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Food was FANTASTIC! Service was FANTASTIC! Parking was easy and plentiful! Atmosphere was FANTASTIC! This is a very good restaurant with great food and ambiance! The tables aren't too close together which is a huge plus for me! read more

My friend took me here for my birthday 12/14/25. The LA Rams were hosting the Detroit Lions so I requested a table close to a TV to watch the game. The host abided and sat us where we had a TV to ourselves and switch to the Rams/Lions game. We were approached by our waitress who took our drink orders. As for appetizers we chose a half dozen variety oysters. Which were good I don't remember which oysters I had. But I would get them again. As for my main course I chose macadamia crusted halibut with mac and cheese and mash potatoes for my sides. And for dessert we did the key lime pie and butter cake which were both delicious. It was my first time here and both service and food were excellent. I would return and recommend. read more

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Long-time diner, first-time reviewer. This place has become a special spot for us - it's where we had our very first date, so I thought it'd be meaningful to come back a year later for our anniversary. They also went out of their way to seat us at the same table where we sat a year ago upon our request! They are so sweet for doing that! I had added a little note in my OpenTable reservation just to see if they'd acknowledge it, and they did! They surprised us with a complimentary anniversary dessert - a generous portion of bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (forgot to take a picture!) - which definitely earned major brownie points! The bread and butter here are always a hit - freshly baked, hot, and perfectly crunchy every time. My go-to entrée is always the Chilean Seabass. They make it perfect here - flaky and "stringy", and seasoned just right. They offer it two ways: Miso Yaki (my favorite) which is sweet and saucy with veggies, and Wild Ross, which is grilled and a bit on the drier side. We ordered both tonight, and they were solid dishes all around. I'll admit the price is steep at $44 each, but they're consistently delicious. Overall, we had a great experience - both the food and service delivered. We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

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Just went again on 3/7/26. I have eaten here off and on when I visit for 20 yrs. Consistently excellent in the food and always accommodating service. The Chilean sea bass is the best. If you visit the coast you expect high quality seafood dishes. King Fish will not fail to deliver above and beyond what's expected. Thank you for remaining consistent! read more

Kings fish house is part of the Watergrill family with a fraction of the price. They have no corkage and their seafood tower is pretty decent. It's not as up to par as Watergrill but for the price point. It's pretty legit. They have great appetizer options and fish dishes that include 2 sides. read more

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Great ambience and great seafood house for hanging out with full bar drinks. This location is big and is capable to hold big party. I had: 1. Dozen of oysters 2. Filet and lobster tail 3. Chilean seabass with asparagus and brussel sprouts read more

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I took my family to King's Fish House and am happy to say our seafood cravings were well satisfied! This restaurant offers a nice, diverse menu of options in a comfortable sit-down environment. This is a nice spot for families, big groups, or to take a date. The staff have always been friendly, and the food is prompt. *House Bread: I'm a big fan of house bread, and this restaurant has one of my favorites because it's sourdough. It came to our table warm, fresh, and with that classic sourdough taste present. We actually ended up asking for a second loaf since we ate it so quickly. *Clam Chowder: A classic seafood soup. There are bits of clam and potatoes throughout, no complaints here. *Crispy Calamari: The plating made it seem like the serving size was on the smaller end. Quantity-wise no one mentioned it, so I wonder if it's just how it appeared or if this is the standard size. I like that the calamari breading is thin and doesn't drown the calamari. The breading is seasoned well, and the dish was crispy. *Grilled Shrimp with Corn: The shrimp were large, cooked well, and tasty. They give a decent number of jumbo-sized shrimp (about six). The corn sides (my younger brother insisted on ordering corn twice instead of two different sides this time) were grilled and seasoned, so at least it was delicious to eat and didn't taste tinny or canned. *Chilean Miso Sea Bass: The fish was tender and flavorful! The miso is strong in this dish and on the thicker end, and it pairs well with jasmine rice to temper it. I appreciate that the cut of fish was large and there were plenty of mushrooms in the sauce. It's on the pricier end of the menu, but in a range that's common for sea bass dishes overall. Due to the size, it's a good shareable in my opinion. Overall, this is a great spot for seafood. I also haven't had any issues with parking. It's part of a larger plaza that has a movie theater, but there's side parking right next to the restaurant. read more

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So 2 years later I decided to come back here and give this Orange location another try and the Service was Excellent!!! Yay! Christopher helped my family and he was attentive, friendly and provided the best customer service. Our meal was delicious and perfect thanks to him! The food is always good here (love the oysters, artichokes, scallops, the amazing sourdough bread!) and just make sure to make a reservation on Open Table so you don't have to wait. Also when you make your reservation you can request indoor or outdoor seating. Since it was January I preferred indoor seating and the ambiance is nice with a mixture of booths and tables plus the bar area. read more

I have come here for many years and have had many good meals. Today, both of us had fish and chips. The fish was heavily breaded and little fish. Service was slow. The last three times we have had slow service. I don't know if they changed staffing levels. We have had very good food in the past. I was highly disappointed in the fish and chips that I had before. My lunch mate said he would never order them again. Nice atmosphere as always and easy parking. read more

Over the years, Kings has become one of my favorite restaurants. The sand dabs are my favorite dish. I love the lemon and caper sauce and the fish is coated with just the right amount of crunchy parmesan. The garlic spinach is fantastic. I also enjoy the mashed potatoes. The bread and butter is wonderful. My husband and I also like to share the garlic edamame and some cold shrimp on ice. The edamame packs quite a garlic punch. The ambiance is romantic but also a great place to have dinner with a friend. I brought a friend here this past week. The service is also great. I absolutely love this place. read more

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Seldom does one find an eatery that combines excellent food, ambiance, and service so flawlessly. King's Fish House is such an eatery. Fresh sea food is a welcome constant with the added benefit of a skilled cook staff able to prepare off- menu upon request. King's has been a reliable staple for our family for many years, and an eagerly welcomed respite from mediocre dining. read more

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Ambience was outstanding, I went on a Saturday At 12 noon. Great time to go, no wait at all. The parking lot is huge. The server was outstanding. Very informative and helpful. The food was delicious and very shareable. I ordered the buffalo wings as an appetizer and the lobster roll with fries and my friend ordered the same. Everything was delicious and piping hot.10/10 read more

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I failed to get a pic of the Pacific Yellowfin Tuna Poke, but I highly recommend. I didn't love the Mexican Sea Bass, but everything else was great. read more

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It Was My First Time At This Orange Location Last Saturday. I Had A Reservation & Was Seated Before My Party Arrived. (A Definite Plus!!) Maureen Was Our Server & Was Very, Very Attentive & Patient. Very Much Appreciated!! I Had The Oyster Sampler & The Sashimi Platter. Everything Was Good & Fresh!! read more

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Service was really slow. Typically wheat people depend on tips and you're gonna get tips based on selling more. We never got asked if we needed another drink we had to ask for another. My husband ordered the oysters, which is a mix of different kinds and love them. Clam chowder was pretty good. Then all down hill from there. I had the macadamia crusted halibut which was completely overcooked, possibly a bit freezer burned. I love spinach, but theirs was so bland. Hubby had the Louie. The worst ever. Co many carrot chunks, onions , celery, and a small amount of tasteless shrimp. Thankfully we were not charged for either entree. read more

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Great friendly service. Premium selections of seafood. Wonderful ambience indoors & outdoors. read more

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We went there for Mother's Day dinner. The food was delicious. They are experts in cooking fish. It's done right. Service is friendly and of course the sourdough is fresh and super yummy. read more

I would honestly give zero stars if I could. Their customer service is a joke as they say that they are going to do something and they do not deliver. read more

Out in the OC for early show at the Honda center and we had time before our reservation. Fortunately someone cancelled their spot and we were able to be seated 30min earlier. Big kiddos to that staff for doing that. The sourdough always seems to warm my soul. It's served warm with butter and it just hits the spot. Chowder was exceptional. Good sized morsels. The blackened shrimp taquitos okay not a real big fan. The oysters OMG they' were so fresh and flavorful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Over all a good place to get you seafood fix with no regrets. read more

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Great service! Manager came to check on us and the food was brought fast and hot. Highly recommend this place for fresh seafood. Ask for Christina and Samuel read more

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Inside was clean and there was plenty of seating. The menu is fairly large. For drinks we got an 805 beer and Cider Lowball the bartenders special. The cider was pretty tasty. We ordered the kids salmon plate, the shrimp and scallop plate and the kings platter. This is a take your time place ao everything takes a little while to come out. All our food tasted good and was cooked nicely. We were so full we didn't get to desserts. I did find a hair? Or maybe it was a shrimp tail string? Idk but either way it wasn't a great find. The overall experience was ok. read more

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We choose this restaurant for our Thanksgiving family dinner !! Reservations were easy. Our table was all ready when we got there ! We sat inside but because of the windows it was like sitting outside too ! The service was amazing !!!! The food was amazing!!! Everything went well ..... even dessert was amazing !!!! We would definitely do it again !!!! read more

Not the best service received for the first time here. Sat at the bar and theres two bartenders. Neither of them greeted me or say hello. One bartender just placed a menu in front of me, not saying anything, no hello, no welcome, no eye contact either. He was busy talking to his colleague. It seems the entire time dining there all the staff was busy talking to eachother rather than running eachother drinks. The bartenders and a server would continue their conversation even when the server was standing behind two guests at the bar. The female bartender with pink highlights offered a drink, I said water for now. The male bartender, bald, heavier side said "oh JUST A WATER DOUBLE ON ROCKS". That came off quite sarcastic and uncomfortably uncalled for. The entire time none of the bartenders seem to be interested in conversing with their guests. Just complain about their jobs and how they have to close 4 shifts in a row. Felt like my presence was impeding on their conversation. Normally when you clear a table you would ask to take things away but that was never the case with them. Ordered oyster sampler and normally when its delivered they would go over which kind of oysters they are but they didnt, they just ask if I had oysters from them before and said so you know how it goes. Ordered sea scallops with carrots and Mac n cheese. When the entree came out they mentioned wow they gave alot of Mac n cheese. Said nothing else besides that. It was not busy when I came to dine on a friday between 3:30pm-4pm. Im not sure if thats how they treat everyone or was just discriminating towards me due to the way I was dressed or my ethnicity. But it was kind if an uncomfortable dining experience at the bar from start to finish. read more

As always tasty food & great service! Comfortable atmosphere,clubby with the booths but spacious tables if you need more room. Large groups can be accommodated out on the patio outside as well. You can't go wrong with the seafood towers or the oysters! The warm sourdough is worth a trip on it's own. You can make a great meal just with one of their delicious salads and a bowl of their incredible chowder. Perfect for date nights or a gathering of coworkers on a Wednesday (hump day) or Friday (weekend warm up). read more

We went as a family and ordered a while bunch of stuff. Everything was really good The calamari was cooked perfectly -- tender, and not rubbery at all. I had the cioppino and it was very flavorful with a lot of big chunks of fish. I also ordered a side of rice so I could get big spoonfuls full of the broth. My wife had the grilled shrimp and she said it was great -- big tender pieces of tiger shrimp -- not the tiny popcorn-like Bay shrimp you get at some places. It's a little pricier than the standard family restaurant, but worth it read more

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We're locals and drove out here expecting to be able to sit and eat, especially since we arrived about an hour before a Ducks game. Instead, we were turned away from being seated and told we could only sit at the bar which is not an option for me because I'm pregnant. If this is some kind of rule they have before games, it should be clearly announced ahead of time. We wasted our time driving there just to be turned down at the door. What made it worse was the manager's attitude completely dismissive and unhelpful. We explained the situation and asked for any kind of accommodation, and they didn't even try. Really disappointing experience. As locals, we expected better. Definitely not a place I'd recommend. read more

Oysters were fresh and tasty. The Caesar salad is oddly small compared to the Southwest salad but we enjoyed them. Maureen was our server and she is wonderful! Personable, anticipated our needs, had refills on drinks and bread before we even realized we needed them, and was so attentive and friendly. She made our experience great! read more

Very very delicious oysters. I got the oyster sampler and it came with six kinds with two each. I thogutn every single one tested good. The service was also great. Water refills very fast and the food was also brought out pretty quickly. read more

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Their calamari appetizer was generous and delicious!!! I had grilled shrimp and scallops with rainbow carrots and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious! read more

The food is heavenly tasty, service is above & beyond and the Ambiance is just perfect read more

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My colleague and I had appetizers and beer during a "linner" time frame to mostly chill and chat about work and catch up on various mutual work projects. The staff seated us immediately on their outside patio area (our request). They were attentive and checked in with us in a way that was very pleasant. The patio area is elevated from the sidewalk And adds to a pleasant atmosphere. Food wise we ordered: Crab cakes: a little more bready than I liked but at least it had some crunch. Brussels sprouts: cooked very well. I'm looking to returning for a complete dinner! read more

This place just never lets you down. Pricey but with quality and great service. The herb encrusted halibut was amazing and tasty. I had the mashed potatoes and spinach which were bit delicious. The Old Fashion was great as was the wine list. The place is gorgeous and has a great bar, but I do wish they had a happy hour. We really enjoyed ourselves again. We will definitely be back. read more

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Seafood extravaganza. Spacious restaurant perfect for large seafood loving groups. The breaded sea bass with spinach and garlic puréed potatoes was inspired. Apparently it inspired many customers before me because it is the the Favorite' entree section The service was good. Outside seating is available read more

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Cold lobster roll New England over the top got it the first time with mac & cheese side instead of the french fries because I got it to go was a great choice. #PhenomenalDinner. read more

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Just had the best meal at Kings. The food was incredible to say the least, but the thing that stood out the most was the service. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar and our bartender, Sam was awesome. She was informative and knowledgeable; attentive without being intrusive. It was truly a pleasure to dine here. read more