Sad to see this place go! If you haven't heard they're closing on April 30th, 2026. Do yourself a favor and go check them out before then! We stopped by here on my birthday for a nice evening dinner. Got there a little before sunset. There's just something magical about eating outside during a sunset, especially at the Orange Plaza. The restaurant has such a cool look and vibe! We started off with the Hamachi crudo, salmon ceviche, and a bowl of clam "chowdah". The crudo was absolutely delicious, highly recommend. The salmon ceviche was really good but a bit heavy on the sauce for me. The clam chowder had whole clams in the shell throughout. That was fun to pick them out! For entrees we got the lean and mean plate with sea bass. It comes with salad and rice, we substituted the rice for black beans. We also got the skirt steak "bulgogi" which was served on top of mushrooms and bok choy with a sweet soy sauce. They accidentally brought out salmon instead of sea bass, but were very apologetic. They brought out a sea bass on the side and comped the entree to make up for it. Great service right there! The salmon and seabass were both delicious and cooked perfectly. The steak was tender and juicy, full of flavor. As a birthday gift they brought out a thai milk tea blondie sundae which was soooo good! Get it if you like sweets. I wish the owners all the best in their future endeavors, they created a great restaurant that many will miss. Thanks to all the servers, hostesses, cooks, and bussers as well for making my birthday dinner so special! read more

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So sad to see this place go, from what I've heard the owner and manager were given a nice opportunity. We came here four or five times with our book club, and the service has always been friendly. The owner was always awesome and let us have our annual Girl Scout Cookies and wine pairings here, along with some Conqueror challenge celebration lunches. The food was delicious. You will be missed. read more

O Sea - Yellowfin tuna poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

Pricing and value/taste of food does not match the integrity of the restaurant. Ordered the pink sea brim, Alaskan cod sandwich with the clam chowder. The fish was bland, barely seasoned and the flavor profile of the fish was just all over the place. Not sure if this was just a bad batch where chefs had a bad day, but still not worth the $60 bill. Service was great though, so no complaints there. Definitely will not be returning read more

My husband and I came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and he picked the perfect restaurant! We were both absolutely wowed by O Sea. We started off with the Maryland crab cakes which I would not have ordered but am SO glad he did because it was one of my favorites of the night. The chunks of crab with the assist from the zesty light slaw with pickled onions and garlic crisps was perfection. The spicy shrimp and fries were also so good. Probably some of the best fries and juicy shrimp we've had. The scallops were so rich and soft. The cioppino was delicious, I've never had anything like it! Sadly I could not partake in the oysters but my husband liked them. The Thai tea blondie was also one of my favorites. It was a nice and sweet surprise from the restaurant. I don't think I would've ordered it but I'm so glad I got to try it because the texture of the blondie is unreal and the ice cream was perfect. I'd definitely get that again when I come back. The service was great. Everyone was attentive and helpful even though the restaurant was consistently busy through the night. The restaurant is able to accommodate varying party sizes from couples to large parties. They have booth seating, table seating indoor and outdoor seating too. Would love to come back for their happy hour and wine sometime! Overall a very memorable and pleasant dinner! read more

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This restaurant should probably be marked permanently closed. I had reservations for 8 people last night and a couple hours before, they cancelled my reservation. I tried calling them, thinking it might be a mistake but no one answers the phone and their mailbox is full. I tried making a new reservation but nothing is available. I'm guessing they decided to close permanently earlier than 4/30. It would've been nice to have gotten a message or explanation of some sort so we could make other arrangements. read more

When youre in the mood for some great and plump oysters alongside some fun orange wine and other fun food - O Sea is definitely the place you want to indulge in. My gf and her friends wanted fresh seafood with great prices (happy hour is hard to beat). Really great nautical vibe indoors but more refined than your general seafood place. Oysters: 10/10 - they came out nice shucked for the first round, but a bit more brazen for the second dozen. Flavor was still great, and they were nice and PLUMP. We had an assortments of other food, such as the crudo (great), spicy albacore on crispy rice (not my favorite, a bit small for my liking), hot shrimp (MUST GET) and steamed mussels (great broth!) Service and wine recommendations were also amazing, and I'm glad we got to try some delicious libations for part 1 of a bang bang. :) read more

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We had a bit of an unexpected experience here, but the service, ambience, and selection was absolutely amazing and the staff completely made it right. We would come back again. What really impressed us was how the restaurant responded. They didn't just replace the dish-they went far above and beyond and ended up comping our entire meal, including drinks and dessert. That level of customer service says a lot about a restaurant. Anyone can have an issue in the kitchen, but the way a place takes care of its guests is what really matters. The staff here treated us incredibly well and made sure we left happy. We've been coming here for years and we're so happy to see that this place was bustling. Now we know why it's stood the test of time. Check out the receipt photo...they literally comped everything. That kind of integrity and service goes a long way, and we would absolutely come back. Thank you, Alyse! read more

O Sea - Receipt - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

What a nice spot for dinner in Orange! I came to celebrate a wedding anniversary, and they went above and beyond--even giving us a free dessert. Personally, I'd rate the food 4/5, but the service and hospitality easily 6/5. Clam Chowder - My favorite! Very flavorful and perfectly made. (5/5) O SEA Burrito - I had the cod version. Tasty, saucy fish burrito, though it doesn't come with sides. (4/5) Lobster Roll - Just okay. The lobster chunks were more shredded than chunky, which was different from what I expected. The seasoned fries were crispy and tasty, though. (3.5/5) Thai Milk Tea Blondie Sundae - Our free dessert was a hit! Unique, soft, and very tasty. (5/5) Overall, come for the experience--decent seafood, great service, and a nice ambiance. It does get crowded around 6-7 pm, but I had a reservation through OpenTable and got a prime seat. Parking: Free 3-hour lot nearby, or street parking around DT Orange. read more

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Service is spectacular here. We were checked on multiple times to make sure we had everything that we needed or if we needed anything else they were very helpful the whole time I would like to say that our server Filly was just outstanding very attentive very kind. We celebrated an anniversary and he brought us their THAI MILK TEA BLONDIE SUNDAE 'greater than the sum of its parts' -- vanilla ice cream, thai tea caramel, sea salt This sound pretty simple and I thought about ordering it, but then I didn't and it was given to us complementary for our anniversary. I'm actually glad they brought this out. I wasn't in the mood for dessert, but for some reason once I tried that Blondie at the bottom of the Sunday it was crunchy on the outside soft on the inside with some saltines on top that complimented the caramel sauce on top of the ice cream that it blew me away. I ate more than half of it and usually I'm not the biggest desert person, but it wasn't too sweet and if it was, it was the saltines that actually made this dish what it was along with that Blondie at the Bottom it made me want to order another even though I know I couldn't have finished it 5/5 stars WILD TAHITIAN ALBACORE TUNA POKE 15.95 blood orange aji amarillo dressing, jicama, cucumber - taro chips The blood orange and Aji Amarillo dressing stole the show of this tune poke. It felt like a ceviche the blood orange just sets this dish apart from others ceviche's that they have on the menu. It's a pleasant delight to taste a different type of citrus in ceviche style tuna poke. 4/5 HAND ROLL with ALBACORE TUNA or CRISPY SALMON SKIN CHICHARRON' ea 9.95 nori rice, sunomono pickles, spicy mayo, avocado, furikake - citrus ponzu I got one of each and they were just OK flavors didn't make anything really pop out and like I said, the albacore tuna seemed like it didn't have much flavor to it. The fish seems super fresh. I like that the salmon skin wasn't greasy. 3/5 stars WILD SPANISH OCTOPUS 'A LA PLANCHA' 19.95 - guajillo sauce, curtido slaw, cotija cheese, grilled lime The curtido was said tasty spot in to authentic Salvadorian cortido. There was something about it and I'm not sure what the extra or substituted flavor is in it but it made it a step above. The octopus was cooked just right leaving it tender and not so chewy. The skin was soft and easy to cut through. 4.5/5 stars SPICY WILD TAHITIAN ALBACORE TUNA on CRISPY RICE 19.95 - avocado, green onion, sweet soy, jalapeño, furikake The spicy tuna lacked some flavor and I'm. Or sure why. Usually tuna has a great favor but it felt as if there wasn't any flavor at all. Maybe it was the fish itself and contained to just that catch. I can't even say it was bad but I can't say it's great. With all the other flavors added on tile it was good. 3/5 stars Agua Fresca of the day was fruit punch and that thing had so much flavor with so many different fruits that they have added to that fruit punch I can't help but say it's amazing. I had two glasses and I wanted more. 5/5 stars I will be returning to try some of their larger dinner options. We decided to try many of the smaller plates that you can either share or just eat yourself. Filly really made this memorable for us and we're hoping to see him again. Next time we visit he paid enough attention to us that he came back to offer lighting the dessert again so that my wife could take a photo of me blowing it out although I declined because I don't like to take photos of myself I did take one of her with thethanks to him. read more

O Sea - Spicy Wild Tahitian Albacore Tuna on Crispy Rice - 4/5 stars - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

Awesome happy hour! $1.95 oysters, tasty bites - we got the green curry mussels and the crispy hot shrimp. The green curry was outstanding - we were sure to soak it all up with the bread - we even dipped some of our fries in it - so tasty! The crispy hot shrimp were extraordinary - probably the best shrimp I've had in a while - sizeable shrimp fried to perfection with the perfect amount of spice. The fries were excellently crispy. The octopus was wonderful - nice char - we enjoyed the pesto potatoes that came with it too. The oysters were fresh and tasty. We got an NA beer and blood orange aqua Fresca to drink. Service was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the outdoors seating. read more

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Great service from check in to check out. Came here with my work team. Staff were really accommodating as it took the team a while to get here as parking was a challenge as it usually is in this area. Craft beers and wine selections are very good. The entire team loved their drinks. Clean tables/bathrooms and nice ambiance. My fish tacos were fresh and textures were all on point! Presentation was very nice too. I would recommend anyone come for a nice bite and night out. read more

I wish I could give this a higher rating, but unfortunately the negative was too important. I am constantly in search of a good Lobster Roll near me. I was excited when I read the reviews for the ones here. I don't mind spending a little more for something special that I can't make myself. My sister and I both got one. When it came, The presentation was nice but I noticed right away the bread was toasted. The ones I've gotten are always on soft, buttery rolls. This was dry and flavorless. The lobster seemed almost shredded and bland. Had to put the seasoned mayo on every bite just to give it flavor. The fries that come with it were good-crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and nice and hot. The service was good, the atmosphere was clean and fresh. I would come back. Just won't bother with the Lobster Rolls. With tax and tip it was $45.19 (and I didn't even get a drink or dessert)! read more

O Sea - Fries were crisp and seasoned well. Lobster Roll was dry and flavorless. I left feeling unsatisfied. - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

Truly a gem of a spot in Orange circle. Ambience and vibes are casual chic. Chill music a clean and cozy design, and a good crowd mix on a Friday night. Service was attentive, not annoying. Menu had a nice variety of seafood centric dishes but everyone in our party found something to eat even if they didn't want seafood. I had the Kumamoto's, hamachi crudo, and chowder with whole clams but tried a few other dishes from friends and it was all good! Would totally come back. read more

O Sea - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

Recognized as OC's best seafood restaurant by the Los Angeles Times, O Sea offers a variety of delicious seafood fare. The Oaxacan hot shrimp was crispy and nicely seasoned. The batter is slightly thick but the shrimp inside is nice and plump. The side of fries were a bit disappointing ...right temperature and texture but not salted or seasoned so it lacked flavor. The cioppino was packed with a generous amount of seafood and the soup is yummy and slightly spicy. The bread could be better...doesn't really go well with this type of broth. Burrito with sea bass...it was filling but average performance, Staff is attentive and space is open and relaxing. Not a bad choice for seafood lunch but not sure if I would vote this as OC's best seafood restaurant. read more

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The food here was great!! We ordered the poke, spicy tuna crispy rice, burrata, green curry mussels, special of the day: sea bass, green goddess salad, stone fruit salad, and bread pudding. All were delicious, the only one that was a bit disappointing was the poke (didn't seem that fresh and had a weird texture). Our favorites were the spicy tuna crispy rice and burrata toast. The flavors were great. Runner up was the fresh sea bass, super tender and flavorful but a bit pricier. The bread pudding was delicious and the perfect way to end a great dinner. Service was friendly and the ambiance was nice - cozy and just enough light. A good amount of street parking since it's downtown Orange. read more

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Tasty, tasty, tasty! Very clean and well organized, with a sharp staff and a killer happy hour menu! read more

Very cute spot for a quick brunch! We ordered the salmon ceviche, steamed mussels, oaxacan hot shrimp, green goddess salad and corn soup. This was PLENTY for a group of 3 girls that love to pick at their meal and try different things! I think the best dish was definitely the hot shrimp. I just could not get enough. My only complaint about the dish is that it sits in the oil at the bottom of the plate but the flavor, crispiness and portion is perfection! It comes with fries or salad, of course we had to get the fries. These are also well seasoned as well. No plain bites here! The steamed mussels were well cooked and tasty. The ceviche was also very good. If I had to change anything about this meal, I probably would have skipped the soup and salad and gotten another small bites dish! The seafood is all very fresh and service is great. Will be back to try more dishes in the near future. read more

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Came for lunch on a Friday and got the spicy tuna on crispy rice for $9.95 and lunch special of a fried cod sandwich, fries and clam chowder for $22. I didn't get a picture of the crispy rice but it was so good! The sandwich was amazing too, I loved the tartar sauce and the fish was juicy. read more

O Sea - Cod Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

Had dinner here last night and everything was great! Parking is super easy, there are a few parking lots and plenty of street parking. My friend and I were seated in a booth which felt private and ideal for catching up. We decided on the "date night" special which is 4 shared courses plus a bottle of wine $50 per person! Such a steal. The food tasted great but we both LOVED the kale ceasar salad. Our server was attentive but also allowed us to take our time the entire night and not rush us. Overall a lovely night! read more

We had date night here. My wife suggested it because she had a wonderful experience last year. We ordered the burrata appetizer, fish and chips and she ordered the hamburger. She raved how nice the burrata and burger was last time she went. 1. The burrata with apricot mustard an compote was ok. My wife said that they changed it. It used to be burrata topped with honey, orange marmalade, slices of spicy red peppers with basil. She raved how nice this was and loved the flavors. 2. The fish and chips were cooked perfectly. The sides were ok. The tartar sauce was runny and lacked flavor, and the thinly sliced cucumbers were also lacking in flavor. I don't know if it was supposed to be pickled, as there was no vinegar taste. 3. My wife's double cheeseburger was fine. It was a little greasier than before. The fries were great, flavorful and crispy. Burger enthusiasts will be satisfied. There was a nice side sauce too. I used it as an alternative to my tartar sauce. The service was OK. It wasn't busy (Tue night, 6pm) but we felt it was slow. We felt like we had to wait for our menus, appetizer, plate clearing and bill longer than average. When we received our entrees, they didn't think to clear our appetizer plates, so we had to shift. We had the same server as the time she went and the service was better. Overall, the food was good, and service was slow. My wife felt that her experience slightly declined from her earlier visit. read more

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Food: We came in for the happy hour oysters and crispy tuna rice! Oysters were on the salty side, but they had good cocktail sauce and shallot sauce. The crispy tuna rice was perfect, the rice was crispy on the edges and soft on the inside. I love how they don't mash the tuna, but they leave it whole slices. Service: There was plenty of seats of available inside and there's a few outdoor seats too! The service was exceptional, each worker had checked in to see how we were doing and if we needed anything else. Ambiance: it's rustic inside, and it reminds me of the beach! It felt like I was near the beach in Laguna. It's very clean inside! Parking is a bit busy since it's located in the Orange Circle. read more

O Sea - Happy hour Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

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Oh Say can you O Sea? Tucked into the Orange Circle O Sea is better than okay. Wander in early and the Hostee will plunk you down at a small table suitable for a dish of ice cream. The pedestal is large preventing you from moving the table closer into fork range. So, maybe a booth, although the table is skinny meaning it would be more comfortable if you were The Elephant Man. No matter for either seating issue, you'll adapt quickly so let's order and eat. A background loop will dull the crackle and crunch of the Calamari Fritti. The Decor: Floor to ceiling duct chase it's a brick wall. The floor is wood and Subway Tile the other wall is plaster. All of which means when the place is full the sound will bounce like a Super Ball. Maybe bring the ear buds you wore to the Zucchero Concert if you are acoustically sensitive. What's to drink? There is an ambitious Wine List that beckons. Oh my, O Sea what to select? The wines are curated to pair with what O Sea serves. Whatever you ask for won't be a mistake. The Staff: Alyse was cheerful, helpful and was, hmm...Tinkerbell. In constant motion bringing it and taking it away. Questions? She's ready and has the answer. If Alyse sees you with a blank stare she will swoop by to fill in any blanks and no doubt fly by throughout your meal to make sure it's all good and stays that way. Who's here? Chapman College Trust Fund Babies. Parents of Chapman College Trust Fund Babies. Orangians with a zest for good food who wandered over from their Craftsman Bungalow nearby. Food: You're hear for the...oh...Seafood. Responsibly sourced, fresh bounty from the waters that are not layered with Plastic Bags, PET infused single use water bottles, syringes, and Tampon applicators. Everything on offer here is accurately described. So let's take a look see at what O Sea has to eat. Bread Service is outsourced from Sadie Rose Bakery. It is two slices of thin grilled Sour Dough. As bread pays homage to Mathew 4:4 "Man shall not live on bread alone." The bread will come in handy for scooping whatever your spoon may have missed. Crispy Calamari was a basket of tender Togarashi Dusted Squid Rings, Faces and Arms reaching out to embrace your tongue. These were crunchy to the end. Two little cups of White Miso Tartar Sauce and Oaxacan Chili Oil joined the party for dipping. The Oaxacan Chili Oil was mild. So maybe sneak in your jar of Fly By Jing to get the burn you and the Squid deserve. All things considered the Calamari was worth every bite and just fine with only Lemon or simply neat. Get some. The Wild Maryland Jumbo Lump Crap Cake was as touted. No filler. It was served with Spicy Mayo (read a squeeze of Sriracha) and truly excellent Thai Slaw with Garlic Chips. It was all Crab all the while it lasted. Lightly breaded to give it a cloak of crunch after a quick turn on the flat top. This was O Sea Dee-lightful. The Green Goddess Salad was, well green. It dropped off sharp after that. Fit for a Goddess? Not so much. The Baby Kale had three inches of stem on each whole leaf and would have been the fantasy of any Cud chewing Cow. The Corn Nuts came from one of those 2 oz bags you'd impulse buy at the ARCO Convenience Store instead of Peruvian Gigante Cancha that grace Salads and Ceviches in Lima. The Dressing was thin, a bit watery and hopelessly unGoddess like. Green Goddess Dressing should be thick, creamy and redolent of Garlic, Mayo blended with Herbs (Parsley, Cilantro, Scallions, Dill etc). This Salad was prepared by someone in their Salad Days and would've been put to better use if all the ingredients had been loaded into the Vitamix and rendered a Smoothie instead. Cod Tacos featured Cod nicely done. The two Tacos were topped with Pico de Gallo (a pleasant Salsa), Pickled Red Onions, Shredded Cabbage, Spicy Mayo, all on a Mejorado Corn Tortilla which is a hand crafted platform for showcasing the Taco guts. These Tortillas are made from Flour, Butter, Vegetable Oil, Salt and Baking Powder creating a unique toothsome taste. Light and fluffy they were. You might ask for some Salsa Picante or finish off the jar of Chili Crisp you smuggled in. The two Tacos were Bachelorette Party Buffet sized minis but good eats nonetheless. Overall, O Sea doesn't deserve just a C. So, with a sigh, I give O Sea a si. read more

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A beautifully balanced atmosphere -- lively and bustling, yet still intimate enough to feel private. The décor is elegant and understated, creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and memorable meal. Dinner was absolutely delicious, paired with an easy-drinking Chardonnay that complemented everything perfectly. We especially loved the hot shrimp salad -- a standout dish that we're already thinking about returning for. After a fun date night at Wine & Wax across the street, this was exactly the kind of place we needed to unwind and enjoy great food and wine. A perfect ending to the evening. read more

O Sea is a charming restaurant in Old Towne Orange that serves fantastic food and has a great waitstaff. Their menu rotates based on the ingredients they are able to get their hands on. They place a major emphasis on the freshness and quality of all of their ingredients which is something I really appreiciate. The restaurant gives an upscale yet casual ambiance to it and it's very easy to feel welcomed in the space. The service was excellent. They were very attentive and nice, willing to go the extra mile to ensure our party had everything we needed. The food was tasty and had a noticeable freshness to it. We were specifically impressed with their Chilean sea bass and shrimp aguachile. Since it was Happy Hour, we also ordered off of their Happy Hour menu such as the oysters and cheeseburger. These were also very good considering their price. We also ordered bottles of wine which were half off during their Happy Hour. The restaurant only serves beer and wine, it does not have hard liquor. But considering atmosphere, it really works with the restaurant. All-in-all, we had a fantastic late lunch at O Sea and it's definitely a restaurant I am going to come back to soon. Next time, I'd like to bring my own bottle of wine too because I've heard their corkage "fee" is somewhat unique and fun. read more

Food here is excellent. The albacore and salmon was perfect. Great addition to this area! read more

Very good! We were shopping and looking for a place for lunch. Delicious! Great lighting and very fresh food! read more

O Sea - Mixed greens with sea bass and grilled sea bass tocos - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

這一家海鮮餐廳在我的想去餐廳的list 已經很久了，上個月慶祝生日的時候，更好一起過來，餐廳簡餐是蠻漂亮的，他中午也有價格不錯的午餐，我覺得最好吃的是他們的蝦子，隔壁做的漢堡看起來也不錯，其他的大概都是80幾分左右，可惜的是只有，都沒有什麼特別一點的飲料， read more

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Came here for OC Restaurant week. We arrived at a good time for lunch hour because we were able to get seated before the rush came in. The place is clean and the interior is quaintly decorated. The staff is warm and welcoming. They have a 25$ lunch deal that gets you an appetizer and entree. We picked the clam chowder as a starter and a lean and mean plate with shrimp and cheeseburger as entrees. Clam Chowder- It was creamy with a generous amount of clam pieces. It was, however, on the watery side and could have used more seasoning. Lean and Mean Plate with Shrimp- The grilled shrimp was fresh and the portion was generous. I really wish they could have seasoned it better though as it was rather bland. I do appreciate the charred lemon. The nori rice that came with it and fluffy and the side salad had a zesty dressing that added brightness to the meal. Cheeseburger- The burger patty was nice and juicy with gooey melted cheese. The bun was soft and it was served with lettuce and tomato. It was supposed to come with a side of fries but unfortunately their fryer wasn't ready at the time so it bad to be served with a salad. It was a nice lunch overall but improvements can be made on some items. read more

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Parking: there's a parking lot behind the place. Otherwise it's a fight for spots. Downtown is a bit busy during the weekends. Service: super nice staff. They do have reservations, so sometimes you might not be able to sit outside. Food: the food was pretty good overall. Salad was amazing. I wouldn't get the poke. The flavor wasn't as well marinated. But try the calamari. read more

I'd like to preface it by saying service was phenomenal and very attentive! However... Food was not good at all... we got the albacore tuna poke and fish sando and both were ... very unimpressive. Tuna poke has a weird red wine ish sauce that absolutely did not go with rice and seaweed salad, it also looks just like blood. It was very very odd. For the fish sando, even though it's called a "sando" but in reality, it is a - burger. I wish they would just call it a burger because the fish was very dry and bland sitting inside the burger bun. We also got the clam chowder and it was also very bland and watery. Given the location and how cute the place is with a great restaurant concept, I'm very dissappointed by the food, absolutely wouldn't recommend. read more

O Sea - Wild Albacore Tuna Poke Bowl and fish sando - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Nice ambiance, food, and service, but be prepared to spend. Met a friend for lunch here on a weekday and we had a pleasant time. The ambiance was clean and bright with a subtle nautical flair, as befitting a seafood restaurant, I got the Steamed clams in Thai green curry broth, and made it spicy for an additional $1.95. The accompanying grilled bread was a tad over charred, but tasted fine. I got a glass of Riesling to accompany it, as it was labeled as "good with spicy food", and it did not disappoint. My friend got the poke bowl, which looked good and she enjoyed. Our server was very solicitous and on top of things, but we were the only diners in there for a while so it would have been incredibly remiss if we didn't get good service. Things aren't cheap here, but the good food (made with responsibly sourced seafood) and service didn't make it seem out of line. read more

A neighborhood staple! Their dishes are so good and good for you. The spicy tuna crispy rice is an essential, always. The Atlantic salmon ceviche is delicious too. The wild alaskan black cod dish was amazing, with bacon and sweet potatoes and perfectly cooked fish. And lastly, the Green Goddess and Tijuana Caesar salads are classics. read more

O Sea - spicy tuna crispy rice and ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

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Service was 5 stars, my waiter was super attentive and the host was very welcoming. 5 stars on the presentation the food looked amazing but I was a bit underwhelmed with the taste. For me the price did not match the taste. Again this is my opinion, and I do not mind at all paying pricier if the food knocks my socks off. The 3 stars mostly come from the flavor of the food. The kumomoto oysters were good and the sauces that came from it were yummy. My only complaint was one of the kumomoto oysters had thick white milky cream coming from it and tasted a bit bitter. I believe it was probably spawning, I feel like if I'm paying close to 3.50 per oyster I would expect closer inspection of the oysters. The others were really great though! I just chose not to eat that one. The ceviche was good, but not amazing. I feel that the sauce they had would've paired better with a white fish maybe? Don't get me wrong the dish was good overall but the flavors did not pop out as anything exciting, again a bit underwhelming for a dish that was close to 20 bucks. I really really wanted to like the crispy rice dish, but this was my least favorite. The spicy mayo was just a bit too salty for me. Each piece was a bit too big and awkward to hold using the chopsticks they gave and the rice was too crunchy. I know that sounds silly but it wasn't the nice satisfying feeling of a crunchy outside and soft inside but more like a nature valley bar crunchy. I had to use my fork and knife to get into it. Overall I would definitely be back to maybe try some of their other dishes that they offer, it makes more sense for me to come during happy hour where I feel the prices are more reasonable. read more

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Very good and tasty, definitely want to come back again. The server was very sweet and laughed at my dad's 'dad' jokes, I appreciate that, it made his night. Cokes: come in cute glass bottles, very fresh Butternut squash salad: it was very tasty and the balance of fruit and salad was perfect. The squash pieces were a teeny undercooked and hard to chew but I think it's better than being too soft Scallops: the meat was amazing, I don't think the 'Hokkaido' name made much of a difference in flavor and the curry like sauce was too salty. It should be sweet to complement the scallops. The tomatoes in the middle tasted very strong, like smoked/pickled. The tomatoes were inedible and I was sad that the sauce was pretty gross and far too salty Cioppino: absolutely incredible, the bread that came with it was amazing and the broth was delicate, not spicy at all Ambiance: it was fabulous and very elegant. I wish it stayed as the antique mall but I suppose this is a good replacement read more

Sunday was a great time to visit the Hilbert museum and then walk around old town Orange. We have been meaning to try O Sea and had a late lunch there. Everything was perfect. Our waiter was so nice and they put a carafe of water on our table right away so we didn't have to ask for refills. The menu was just perfect for me. I had the Seabass grilled with a double salad and eliminated the rice. My boyfriend had the Seabass burrito and he said that was excellent. We also split a flight of wine and that was really fun. It was just the perfect amount of wine since we didn't want too much and we actually liked them all but our we're favorites was #1 for Scott and #3 for me. You have a choice of 2 ounce pores or 3 ounce pores and we split the 3 ounce. Will definitely come back here read more

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O Sea participated in OC Restauarant Week and I was able to come by and try their amazing date night menu. We ordered Oysters, Spicy Salmon Skin Handroll, Lobster Roll, Sweet & Spicy Cioppino, Chocolate Bread Pudding & Thai Tea Blondie Sundae with their respective wine pairings!! Was a beautifully elevated dining experience. Our server was very friendly and all the food was brought out at great times. read more

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O boy am I obsessed with O Sea!! The employees are truly the most friendly and welcoming people! Sarah, the manager was so sweet and checked in on us during our meal. Fillie (may have spelled that wrong), was our server and he was so great, gave yummy suggestions and made sure everything went well throughout our time dining in! Food was very fresh and came out quickly! I want to try everything on the menu! Very open and bright space with plenty of indoor seating. Has a modern coastal vibe. Street parking around the Orange Circle, can get busy on the weekends. Can't wait to come back! read more

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***Service*** 3/5 - Waitress would just come by and ask if everything was ok for the sake of asking without really paying attention to the table. Like we needed water and before we could tell her, she had already walked away. ***Ambiance*** 4/5 - standard cute little place ***Food*** 1/5 - We ordered. 1. Calamari - was good 5/5 flavor, texture, temperature, all there 2. Crab cake w/ Thai slaw - 2.5/5 crab cake was mediocre, temperature was warm... and there's nothing Thai about the Thai slaw... Just cuz they threw a few pieces of fried garlic on there don't mean it's Thai. The flavor was not Thai...I don't even know where they came up with that idea 3. Tuna Poke blood orange w/ taro chips - gave us a few pieces of tuna... not sure they know how to even cut the fish... it was stringy... the blood orange taste over powered the tuna. The flavor profile of the dishes is not well balanced. It is missing a bit of saltines and tanginess. It was overall way too sweet. 4. Cioppino - 2.5/5 seafood was fresh but the flavor was meh. it's basically a bunch of seafood and tomato soup. 5. Scallops - cooked well, fresh, but it was way too salty, yogurt and all other stuff overpowered the freshness of the scallops. Wasted the scallops ‍ 6. Fish & chips - fries was good, I mean it's hard to not make bad fries... but the fish... I don't know if they chose to be lazy or are they trying to be special but the fact that they threw a whole damn fish into the fryer and to serve it to you on the plate was the worst idea ever because it gets so soggy by the time you eat it. On top of that they didn't even marinate it so there was no flavor to the fish at all. **price** for the price of this place, I would expect better for than this. So I would def not recommend this place to anyone. read more

O Sea - Wild Washington Cod Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

Orange circle right next to Tabu Shabu, offers a clean, well-lit, airy and modern space with tall brick facade. Very impressive wine list to choose either bottle or glass. You can pick your own eclectic white or adventurous red flights, either 3 x 2oz pour or 3 x 3oz pour. Love the creativity here! It's perfect for wine fans who cannot choose from their very interesting list. On to the menu... Tijuana Caesar ($16.95) : Kale and baby romaine, pepitas, cotija cheese, and tajin. Love the crunch of the little pepita nuts. The dressing for me was too creamy and lacked more anchovy bite. Bonus points for recognizing the birthplace of the Caesar Salad! Daily Cioppino ($38.95): Fresh fish, manila clams, mussels and mexican white shrimp. Slightly disappointed that the broth was more sweet than savory - but it also has a nice spicy kick to it. Grilled rustic bread looks perfectly charred, but is actually soft and doesn't absorb the broth well, I would have preferred a crunchier, thinner set of slices - another slight disappointment. Lean and Mean Plate ($24.95): with nori rice, garden salad, grilled lemon - we chose Salmon as the protein. Beautifully presented plate and the salmon is nicely grilled crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Overall, very good but not outstanding service, and there's room for more value here, given the prices charged. We avoided some of the other fresh fish dishes that are priced $60+. That's all.... read more

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I spent $800 on gift cards that we tried to use once we heard they were closing 4/30/26. Our reservation was cancelled. Who can we call to get our $$ back? Or get credit at Kings Fish House? read more