I remember going to this place a while ago, and loving their buttersquach gnocchi or something…read moreclose to that. The side came with the halibut. And it is one of the best sides, I ever had in my life. I even went to the LA Water Grill looking for it and it was not there. Recently, I was celebrating another precious birthday dinner (a little delayed by 7 days but still counts) and decided to go here, last minute. My friend and I had reservations at another restaurant across the street in the mall. But, I wanted to be a little bit more hungry, so we decided to walk around and then cross the street to find our place in Water Grill. So we crossed the bridge that connects the mall to the other side where the Water Grill lies and with the heatwave we are enduring as Californians, the walk felt like a trek through Arizona streets. I have never been to Arizona. But now I do not have to, apparently. I had called the joint before but they told me they were absolutely book for the night. I have lived long enough to know that place in a crowded restaurant is sometimes a matter of finding a crevice to call one's own. But a crevice is sometimes found only through efforts. The staff was prepared to show us options, one of two bars, and seating in other areas of ther expansive restaurant. I think there were three options and all of these were in the avaiable areas. They did not try to find me a table in their main dining rooms, which is fine. I did enter as a peasant looking for stale bread. Ronnie, my friend, did not want to sit anywhere where the heat was abundant, but luckly on our trek through the bar we found a group departing. Those seats were for us. People were barely getting up. I was almost the tazmanian devil, but contained, I did not want to lose these seats which meant for us, to another person who needed those sits. I am not sure why but I was acting like a bridemaids during a clearence sale for her best-friend's desired gown. I wonder if this happens in real life or I am imagining a scene from a movie that made women savages when it came to low priced clothes? The stools had food rests. My feet did not hang. A significant plus! The crevice had been found, and, like mice who had found their cheese, we were ready to split food and giggle like rats as we did! It was a superb meal! Like, a holiday was had in the moment. Once I found the halibut with the gnocchi my made was made up. Nothing else would due but what I had waited for and found anew. Since the LA shop did not have it, I feared that this place would not as well. We also ordered brussels. Roonie ordered their sirloin and their chimichurri. At one point, I combined the gnocchi, with the halibut, and smeared the chimi, and ate it in one mouthful and the proceeding pow was a blast from the present to the taste buds. The Delorian arrived and parked in my tongue, is what I am trying to say. Our server was Diana. And I thought that she would be more familiar with the fact that Diana was the real name of Wonder Woman. So I am making some lame dad jokes, even though I have not fathered any children, about Amazon and Thymescara. And she politely nodded but later found out that she was not connecting my jokes. But I guess dad jokes can be like that. She was also really kind of cool as a server. For instance, Ronnie wanted to enjoy mac and cheese. I ordered but then I walked and saw their beautiful ears of corn and wanted some. Ben eut we were informed that we had enough food and the corns probably would not be needed. Diana accomodated the request of swapping the mac for the corn. I wanted no chili. Then corn on the cob came with chili. She said that she had put in the order. And then a second order of corn came without chili. Ronnie, being the pure angel she is, was like Do you need the chili corn back? And I was like, now we licked it. Simply because I feel that the restaurant would be tacky to deliver a wrong side and then ask for it back. Like for the prices you all be charging, they can let us absorb the cost of their mistake. Both ears of corn were left. The real kiss on my birthday from the universe was that I was allowed to have an entire side of the gnocchi for 16 dollars. It came. Now there was enough for Ronnie to share. I will admit that before a gurantee of more gnocchi I was wondering if they could share. We also got a tri-flavored cookie with ice cream with a sea horse cookie with ice cream. It was great. Exceptional even. And the garlic on the brussels, I am glad I am not the king of the undead. So this place is a gem under the sea that I can visit from time to time. It is just not that close. But it is not the white whale, nor am I Ahab. I can go more often. And after yesterday's dinner, I do not see how I can not.

Just got done with dinner at Water Grill and the experience was definitely lacking. We sat at the…read morebar and was ignored while the bartender was talking to another couple. I would expect him to at least acknowledge us. A simple "hello"or "I'll be with you in just a minute" would've sufficed. He finally asked if we wanted bread and we said yes, but it never came and we had to ask a server who was passing by if he could get us some. He was very nice and brought us fresh hot bread. Second bartender was a little better and asked us if we needed anything. But for the most part we were ignored. Food was just ok. Nothing to write home about. We finally asked for the check from a third bartender and he didn't even look at us or say a single word and just grabbed our check and put it on the bar. Dude, you're in the service industry but your people skills suck. Again a "here you are" would've been nice. Left a terrible taste in our mouth. Won't be back to eat at the bar ever again.

This place is great. Even greater on taco Tuesday during happy hour. I got 3 tacos and shrimp…read moreceviche for around $20. It was so filling and made me sooooo happy. The order: - Battered fish tacos: got 2, they're really big and filling. They give such big hunks of fish and the toppings of cabbage were so crisp and wonderful. The sauce was delightful. Love that I can cover this to my hearts content with whatever is at the salsa bar. I got pickled onions galore and so much green salsa (my fav!). - Gyro taco: I will pass on this. I wanted to try for the deal and see what their Mediterranean food tastes like. I didn't like it in a corn tortilla. I thought the flavors clashed. I ended up just eating the meat to get my moneys worth. - Shrimp ceviche: got it with chips instead of tostada, absolutely the right choice. This was really well prepared. No tomato sauce at all, just the way I prefer. This has LOTS of plump shrimp and it's simply made to allow all the fresh ingredients shine. I def recommend this!! I found my new Tuesday spot

Fresh, flavorful, and such a great spot…read more We came in for lunch and were lucky enough to beat the rush. There are so many things on the menu that looked amazing, so it was hard to decide what to order. We went with the grilled shrimp entrée and the whitefish entrée, and both were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The entrées came with roasted vegetables and a side salad, and we opted for rice as well. Everything was nicely prepared and made for a satisfying meal that still felt light and healthy. My only personal preference would be to go a little lighter on the sauce over the shrimp. It was a bit heavier than I prefer, but the shrimp itself was fantastic. The salsa bar was delicious and had a great variety to choose from. And naturally, I had to add the baklava for something sweet after the meal. It was a lovely way to finish. The service was phenomenal. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which really added to the experience. There's clearly a lot to explore here, and I'm already planning what I'm ordering next. Definitely a new favorite.

The best TEXT of the week. A concierge meetup with our dear Betty Galzen who left us to work in…read moreArizona. Where to go! Back to Seasons 52. Centrally located, lots of parking, good happy hour menu. A Plus, Plus, Plus for all of us who were coming from both North County and South County. We had 5pm reservations. No problem getting a good table in the bar area big enough for the 7 of us. We arrived at different times , but the handsome Cooper made sure we were always on his radar. He was fun, congenial and never made us feel as if we were an inconvenience, despite the fact our Happy Hour lasted till after 8pm. Susan and I ordered Pesto, chicken and mozzarella and lobster and avocado flatbreads, wood-grilled steak lettuce wraps, cup of butternut squash soup, wine and a flavored margarita. Our friends ordered lump crab cakes, plus wine and cokes. No one left hungry!!! Think we will probably meet here again in five months when our sweet Betty comes back and we celebrate FRIENDSHIP. Thank you to our Heather Dahl Ellis who gets us all together. We love you

Love this place. We had reservations at 6 PM on Sat. night…read more It was super busy but we were seated on time. The hostess outside, the waitress, and wait staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a wonderful bottle of Cambria Chardonnay with our Lump Crab and Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms. As an entree we both had the Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops. Melt in your mouth. We sat outside which we like because it's a little quieter. Love this place!!

What an AMAZING experience at Hook & Anchor tonight!…read more From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the sweetest manager, Kim, who welcomed us with such a great attitude and made us feel right at home. Our server, Gina, was absolutely wonderful, and her recommendations did NOT disappoint! I had the halibut with cauliflower purée, lemon caper sauce, and that delicious lemon drizzle -- SO GOOD! My husband enjoyed the seafood risotto and calamari sticks, and we finished everything off with the most incredible raspberry bread pudding. One of the things we really loved is that the food is made fresh daily using locally sourced fish, and you can truly taste the freshness in every bite! Everything was delicious, but what really stood out was the amazing service and hospitality. We had such a wonderful time and are DEFINITELY coming back soon with our loved ones! Thank you, Hook & Anchor team, for such a memorable evening!

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

The food was delicious share 1 lbs of seafood food for only three people and the service was…read moreexcellent as well. I would recommend this place if you a seafood lover

Food for me always taste good no complaints at all Service…read moregreat service when I go n this is my to go location Ambiance thee best

Honestly the place is decent, food is typically good and you can't complain for seafood boil…read more Our server Kathy was great and attentive but what disrupted our meal today was someone from the kitchen yelling at her. I understand it's stressful working in a kitchen but being able to hear it while dining is kind of disruptive which was disappointing to say the least.

It saddens me to write a below average review for this establishment.. but my family GOT FOOD…read morePOISONING from this location. We had ordered a combo ( crawfish, shrimp, crab) the shrimp was the only normal thing while the crawfish and shrimp showed signs of spoilage. The crawfish seemed to already be spoiled before cooking because it was gray and mushy when opened. Same thing with the crab as well some pieces had smelly mushy texture. For the price you're paying the least is to have it be safe to be consumed especially from a prominent location. Shortly after eating we experienced the symptoms of food poisoning and later realized.

The happy hour deals are incredible at Vox. So many tasty dishes and they don't skimp out on the…read morequantity or quality. My gf and I ordered a bunch of items to try and we really enjoyed: - garlic noodles with prawns. Packed with flavor - seafood ceviche. Could use a little bit of heat. - calamari. Absolutely delicious - pear salad (not part of happy hour, but highly recommend) We weren't a huge fan of the chicken rice bowl or carne asada tostada, so we may skip these items the next time. If you're looking for a spot to grab a drink/bite at after work on Fridays, definitely give this place a go.

Our group got the vox pear salad, garlic noodles with chicken and mushroom, calamari, Parmesan…read morefries, and the saltado fries with pichana and filet mignon. The seasoned fries and Parmesan fries were well seasoned and perfectly crispy. The garlic noodles and fries were a big hit for the adults and the toddlers in our group. Pear salad was delicious too-great refresher from the rich food. Restaurant is very kid friendly with ample seating. Recommend making reservations!

Had the fish N chips and lump crab cake. Never grew up with seafood. Tried places throughout the…read moreyears. This place is great quality. Im not a bot. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back. Staff is amazing!

It's true, quality in seafood begins with standards and the integrity of the source…read more My first question was: "Are the crab cakes coming out of the kitchen like this?; promo photo." I ordered One. It was all I needed to feel, all and previous restaurants (serving crab cakes) should conduct their reorientations in this kitchen. Next, is the Fish 'n Chips! The slaw; perfectly portioned, crisp and fresh. A coincidence that seasoning of their fries is my favorite. I was able to select Two pcs of Fish besides Two Shrimp. Both were fresh, crispy and paired their generous pour of tartar and cocktail sauce. I offer my rare 5 Stars because it is an ever present share of my mind that stellar service (from "KC"/Female/Glasses/big-bright smile) ensures repeat customers turn patrons! I am excited to earn my patronage badge here at Simply Fish. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon experience KC and crew!

We celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary at The Capital Grille in Costa Mesa, and it truly made…read moreour special day even more memorable. When we arrived, our table was beautifully decorated with little red hearts and an anniversary card waiting for us. It was such a thoughtful touch and immediately made us feel special. Our server, Kevin, provided some of the best service I have ever experienced at any restaurant. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely made us feel like he wanted us to enjoy our anniversary. To help us celebrate, we were treated to two glasses of champagne and two pieces of cake, which was such a wonderful surprise. We ordered two of the $32 Plates. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, with a sauce that complemented it perfectly without being too heavy. The steak, cooked medium, was absolutely delicious--so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The restaurant itself was very clean and elegant, with soft music playing in the background. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, making it the perfect place to enjoy an anniversary meal without feeling rushed. We are so happy we chose The Capital Grille for our 23rd anniversary. Great food, a beautiful atmosphere, and especially Kevin's outstanding service made this a truly memorable experience for us. Thank you for making our 23rd anniversary feel so special. We will definitely be back!

This restaurant was a favorite of my Father's. So, here I am, enjoying the ambience of fine dining…read moreand admiring the art surrounding the dining area and wonderful music playing in the background as I dine. The staff was very welcoming and service of food ordered was promptly prepped and served. It's been a while since I've ordered oysters Rockefeller, but definitely delicious. I also orders a cup of butternut squash soup. The finale was the flourless chocolate cake w fresh raspberries and cream.

We came with a large group for a birthday and got to try a bunch of dishes! Everything was really…read moregood, but the paellas were my favorite. Tapas tried: - Tostada de Atun 5/5: really tender yellowfin poke on a crispy tostada. The yuzu aioli was perfect on it - Pulpo à la Gallega 5/5: really tender and flavorful octopus - Vieras à la Plancha 5/5: large tender scallops in a flavorful sauce - Gambas Al Ajillo 4/5: the shrimps were really large but it didn't stand out for me - Coliflor 4/5: solid cauliflower dish! Paellas and Steak: - Paella Valenciana 5/5: this was our favorite paella out of the 3. The chorizo added more savoriness vs just having seafood - Paella de Carne 4.5/5: very savory and flavorful with generous amount of meat. The beef cheek was sooo tender - Paella de Mariscos 4/5: solid seafood paella, but the other two with meat in it elevated the flavor of the rice - New York Strip 3.5/5: good steak but basic. Wouldn't order this again over the paella and tapas. The sauces it came with were a nice addition

We went here for dinner last night before we watched Beauty and the Beast at Segerstrom. We had…read morebeen once before years ago, and the food and drinks were delicious. We loved the vibes and were excited to come back. I highly suggest you call in advance (if you're watching a show) and book a reservation. Luckily, we arrived a little after they opened and we were able to sit at the charcuterie table. Their sangrias are still the best I've ever had. However, the paella and churros were just okay. The rice was overcooked, the churros were kind of dense, and the chocolate sauce was thick. I don't remember it tasting like that before. Maybe they changed their recipe? We'd still come back to try other items on the menu and of course, their sangrias!