Mariscos Villa Del Mar

Amazing customer service. The food is great and they have the best hospitality ever.read more

Looking for something to have for dinner with my girlfriend and pirates kitchen had good yelp…read morereviews. We walked in and were seated immediately. Ordered drinks, and perused the menu. We settled on an order of garlic noodles with garlic bread for a starter and the seafood boil for 2 as a main. We substituted scallops for the craw fish as neither of us are big craw fish fans. There was an upcharge which we were fine with. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. Since we ordered the everything seasoning it was well spiced and flavorful. We ate as much as we could and got a to go bag for the rest. It was more than my girlfriend could eat as leftovers the following day. Price was reasonable and the food was good quality and generous servings. We will return. Nice mom and pop restaurant feel, eat local.

Garlic fries lemon wings

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IPA and strawberry lemonade

Dry Dock Fish Co

4.5(309 reviews)

7.6 mi

Fresh fish every day and a great selection of I've bought ono, opakapaka, halibut, salmon, and mahi…read moremahi here. Everything has always been fresh and delicious.

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

Rice, tamari, albacore and nori

Smoked salmon and albacore tuna (Tombo)

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Amazing salmon belly with skin on getting crispy in cast iron! So pretty!

Nine Seafood Restaurant

The seafoods and the lobster are really delicious. The service ate awesome! We had a great time!read more

Amazing food and overall nice people. Took my mom for her bday and loved it! So much flavoread more

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Tacos Y Mariscos La Fuente

4.2(159 reviews)

0.5 mi

On a rainy afternoon, I walked in and was immediately welcomed with a smile. They kindly asked me…read moreto take a seat and even cleaned the table and chair again to make sure everything was perfect. That small detail made me feel truly cared for. They took my order warmly and professionally, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The moment I tried it, I felt cozy--like I was at home. This is exactly how I felt being here on a Monday afternoon: welcomed, taken care of, and comfortable. I'll definitely be back. It felt like home.

I had been to this place a few years ago and had not been back since. I decided ti give it a second…read morechance and was not disappointed. We went on a tuesday afternoon so it was nit very busy. The place seemed clean and the ambience was quiet. They sat us down fairly quickly and offered us chips and salsa. We ordered a shrimp cocktail and a jaiva (imitation crab) tostada. The portions were good and they flavor was also great. The prices were moderate and not too expensive. The waitress was friendly and attentive, overall our experience was a great one and I would definetly return to eat here.

The interior

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Cabo Taco Baja Grill

4.0(602 reviews)

1.9 mi

So sorry to hear you guys had to close down, the food is great, very clean establishment, very…read morewelcoming. Hope to see you guys open up again soon. Dont let this bump in the road hold you guys back. Youd guys do great in orange county, theres not too many good mexican food restaurants out there. Downey is also a good spot.

The food was excellent. First-class customer service behaved very well with us. Very attentive, I…read morereally liked this place

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Flaming Seafood Buffet

4.0(304 reviews)

3.2 mi

Flaming Buffet I love their all-day buffet on Saturdays and…read moreSundays! They serve CRAB LEGS, FRESH OYSTERS, and ROASTED DUCK. They also offer a variety of seafood spreads. They have a grilling station with beef, pork, squid, oysters, scallops, BBQ on sticks, and many more! The restaurant is very spacious; no need for a long wait. They also have a spacious room for private events. The servers are well-experienced. Come and experience it for yourself at a very reasonable cost.

I hate writing 1 star reviews, but I couldn't bring myself to be completely generous here. The…read moreexpression "you get what you pay for" proved true, unfortunately. This place legitimately deserves at least 1 star for the good customer service and plethora of food and dessert items. Our table was cleared of plates often, and our drinks were always replenished. That aside, however, my experience here was less than suitable. The quality of the food was mostly poor-not the way it was cooked or prepared, but in the general temperature of each item I sampled. Oddly, all the hot items had steam coming out from them. But that seemed to be merely for looks and was probably from the boiling water below each food counter, amplified by heat lamps. Even the freshest items coming out were room temperature at best. Some items obviously need to be kept cool, like the sushi, oysters, and other types of raw fish they served, so I understand it can be hard to entertain the needs of all entrees. Nevertheless, there is still major room for improvement. Additionally, the restaurant was cold and the AC was blasting, so this might've contributed to the lack of acceptable food temperature. I sampled their sushi, crawfish, oysters, tilapia, chow mein, their cheesy crab casserole, chicken drumsticks, multiple types of shrimp, multiple types of mussels, fried octopus, and clams to name a few. The items meant to be kept cold were okay. But even some cold items like the sushi were not fresh and tasted overly fishy. I went during a busy Saturday night, leading to a parking lot that was packed. And there ISN'T plenty of parking like another review mentioned. I was fortunate enough to snag 1 open parking spot semi near the entrance, but multiple vehicles behind me were circling the lot endlessly. What's more, the restaurant had a B rating. This is not your typical decent grade on an exam paper. Simple research shows this is indicative of potentially several things. "Common Reasons for a B Rating Pest issues: Finding signs of mice, rats, or insects. Temperature control: Failing to keep hot food hot or cold food cold. Sanitation habits: Poor handwashing or improper food handling. Maintenance lapses: Broken equipment, dirty surfaces, or missing ceiling tiles." I can note that other reviewers witnessed roaches in the bathroom, and while I didn't see anything like that I did experience dish temperature issues. I took several photos of the items they serve, and while they might look appealing in pictures, well... consumer beware. Eat at your own risk. I hate to say it, but the fast food I had earlier in the week tasted better than my meal here.

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Maneki neko

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Shrimp.

Mariscos El Cangrejo Nice

3.7(159 reviews)

0.1 mi

So good, very fresh, service was attentive. We'll be back! Only thing was it was kinda hot inside…read morebut when we said something, they put a fan by us which helped.

I was there 7/8/26 at 3:15-4:40pm…read more Food was good, service was good, reason I gave them one star?? I asked the waitress to please let the guy in the kitchen to lower his music, it was seriously loud. What does he do?? Put the music up. Funny?? No. I got a headache. I Also the music sucked both of them. I won't be coming back.

Lunch time.

So good, very fresh, service was attentive. We'll be back!

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Chips and salsa

The Crab Shack

4.0(353 reviews)

4.2 mi

Not a fan of cajun seasoning(personally, however fam loved it), I like my lobster tail and shrimp…read morewith just salt, pepper and lemon. Nice little spot, right size, service was great, fit a party 16 easy by calling in ahead of time. Portions on point and food was great! Only negative, won't hold them on it because service was great, the lobster tail was hit and miss with the amount of meat on them, all good though, the potatoes and corn made up for it.

This place was actually very good, but rrrreeeealllyyy expensive. My family enjoyed everything we…read moretried as well as the whole experience and messy-ness. We do plan on returning but maybe next time we will be a bit more strategic on how we order as I don't want to take out a second mortgage just for a night out for dinner.

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Chubby Cattle

4.9(5.9k reviews)

5.2 mi

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Went in for lunch a little past noon today (Sunday) and was seated immediately. Ryant was our…read moreserver and he was always checking up on us the whole time we were there. There were a lot of meats to try out and Ryant came to replace the grill several times without us having to ask. We appreciated how he gave us pointers on how to cook the thin lean meat so we didn't overcook it. Ryant, along with the rest of the team were quick to remove all the finished plates quickly so the table didn't get overcrowded. I love that the ordering screen gives you an option to choose whether or not to have the meats come pre-sauced. There are also sushi nigiri and carpaccio options when you need a break from the meats. They have a self service station with some fruits and vegetables. The lettuce was out when we arrived but was quickly refilled. Overall, today's visit went very well because of Ryant's exceptional service and we plan to visit again.

Interaction with Kevin was good and a friendly personality. Fun to talk with…read more He made the experience pleasant and easy. Recommend him as a server.

Our Slayin' Server Neil

Japanese fried chicken

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Santo Fish Restaurant

4.1(389 reviews)

5.7 mi

Highly recommend, food is delicious, amazing customer service provided by Noely, made us feel very…read morewelcoming she is beyond caring and sweet. Ambience nice and clean

POV: your seafood dinner comes with a little…read more If you're craving Mexican seafood with BIG flavors, add this one to your list. Zarandeado Del Nayar -- smoky, grilled + made for sharing Mixed from the Sea Ceviche -- fresh, bright + loaded with seafood Governor Tacos -- cheesy, savory + easily one of our favorites And obviously... cocktails were part of the assignment. Prehistoric Ritual Oceana Refresher Gin Caribbean Mojito Seafood + cocktails + a whole vibe? Santo Fish understood the assignment.

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Interior

Tuna Fish Taco! (One of my favorite)

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Mojito caribeño (tequila) and Ritual Pre-Hispanico (mezcal).

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Lily E.

Elite 24

290

1 year ago

We had a mixed experience at Mariscos Villa Del Mar. The aguachiles stole the show - fresh, spicy, and expertly prepared. However, the tostadas were stale, so I ended up ordering Tostitos instead. The piña and watermelon Micheladas were a highlight, with flavors that left us craving more. The drink menu is impressive, and we're excited to try more options. Some areas need improvement: the restrooms could be cleaner, and the service was slow. Our server took a while to bring drinks and food, and there were delays with our to-go plate and bill. She gave me the wrong bill and got distracted talking that she forgot my to-go plate. Despite these issues, we're willing to give it another try. Maybe it was just an off day, and we hope the service is usually better. The aguachiles and Micheladas were standouts, making us want to return. read more

Francisco C.

8 years ago

Got tostada de ceviche de camaron today and the shrimp was old and smelled like it gone bad a day before. Then I was told that their shrimp is fresh and they won't do anything. I got to eat air and no food for lunch at work. Costumer service is very poor. Do not recommend this place to no body but the sanitation department to check it out. read more

Sergio G.

8 years ago

Mui ricos bien servidos y con marisco recién traído Del Mar y una bonita atención y cortesía precios al alcance de todas personas y mui buenas chelas bien frías y un comfortable lugar mui elegante y limpio lo recomiendo alta mente read more

Tony F.

148

10 years ago

Came here for lunch. First time. Food is tasty Cócteles are awesome. Ceviche is fresh and great tasting. Will recommend to friends and family. Service is also top notch. read more

Jonathan A.

6 years ago

la torre de mariscos esta grande y tiene muscho marisco. desafortunadamente el caldito que le echan es muuy salado. pidan el caldito aparte. fish tacos muy ricos. read more

Itzel V.

4 years ago

I wasn't expecting it to be this good, it's the first time I come here and I'm not disappointed. Food is really good and fresh would recommend this place 100% read more

Veronica M.

3 years ago

Excelente comida!!! El servicio fue fabuloso la comida vino muy rápido. Nuestra mesera fue muy amable y su sugerencia con la comida fue muy buena! read more

Cristina J.

11 years ago

Tried their cucaracha shrimp and was amazed, they have a spicy but good flavor... next i will try their aguachile i heared they are also good read more

Peter Q.

8 years ago

The food is always good and they always have great customer service and delivery time so what more is there to say! GREAT SPOT!

Ana N.

5 years ago

first timer and food was great! Julissa had great customer services! definetely recommend and coming back!

Codi B.

117

12 years ago

The dish tacos are awesome and who can beat taco Tuesday $1.25 for a decent sized taco...yes please

Kevin S.

153

11 years ago

Lady refused to give me a cup of water. She said she only does bottled water. What a joke.

David V.

13 years ago

The best mariscos. the aguachile and the campecha are delicious!!! I recommend this place.

Juan M.

7 years ago

First time here. The service was good. Food was great. Had a good time. Will cap me again

Jose G. G.

11 years ago

Happy hours is awesome . The service is great and they made photo copies for my friend .

Lisa B.

120

13 years ago

Service is horrible, it's my first time here. Will update on the food if I ever get it.

Rey T.

187

226

102

6 years ago

I thought I'd try one grilled fish taco and one regular fish taco. Both we're just OK

Arlene R.

Elite 25

198

182

14 years ago

Great food, great service, and great prices!!!

Jasmine Z.

14 years ago

Best mariscos and horchata!

Amy H.

11 years ago

Yum! Fresh and flavorful.

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