I've been here several times with just one or two other people, and every time is consistently good so I already knew the food would deliver. But this last experience completely exceeded expectations. I brought a group of eight for a birthday, and not only did everyone love the food, the entire experience was incredible. They created such a warm, fun atmosphere and really leaned into celebrating the birthday in a way that felt so so genuine. It honestly felt like we were at home, just relaxing and enjoying ourselves, which is rare to find when dining out with a bigger group. What stood out most was how effortless they made everything feel, from service to timing to the overall vibe. It turned what could've been just another dinner into something really memorable. I highly recommend this spot for a casual lunch or dinner anytime but if you're planning a group celebration, don't overlook it. It might not be the first place that comes to mind for something like that, but it absolutely should be!! Thank you OC Fish Grill see you soon! read more

Recently had a group lunch with a team of 10 on a Friday at opening and didn't want to go to the spectrum. Matt (manager) was a rock star! He really took care of our group. I called a week before to see if we could make a reservation for the patio area, and upon arrival the table was setup and ready to go. This spot was perfect for our team as it had plenty of parking (we went during a week day before the club studio or orange theory rush). Our group had no issues opening up a tab and ordering food at the register upon arrival. The menu variety was great, even with our group that had various dietary restrictions (nut allergy, gluten free, seafood allergy, vegetarian, etc.). Such a great experience with tasty food and drinks. Would recommend for other corp lunches if you want to try something different from the usual spectrum offerings and do not need the traditional order at your table style. read more

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We tried OC Fish Grill for the first time after spotting it on Yelp and were pleasantly surprised. It was early on a Friday evening and there were only a handful of other guests, so ordering at the counter and grabbing a table was quick and easy, with the staff bringing everything out to us.[yelp +1] My wife and I started with the Salmon Poke appetizer and then shared a two-item combo. The Salmon Poke was excellent, with generous chunks of salmon served with crisp chips. For the combo, we chose the fried fish and fried calamari with French fries and coleslaw on the side; the fried items were very well done, though the coleslaw wasn't really to my taste. Even though we arrived on the early side, it looked like they were setting up for live jazz later in the evening, and as we were heading out more people were arriving for the music. Overall, we enjoyed the food, found the staff friendly, and liked the relaxed, cool atmosphere. read more

We came here with a group of 10 people and had no trouble finding a place to sit for lunch. Ordering is pretty straightforward, and there's a display with desserts. I appreciate how they have a decent kids' menu - my boys loved it! I tried the fried calamari, ahi poke bowl, rice pudding, and another dessert that had pistachio (I don't see it on the menu, but it was in the display case). The calamari was really good - I like the breading on it. Nice and crispy and thin. The poke was also pretty good. I should have asked for the dressing on the side, but oh well! The fish was really good, and I had it with quinoa. All of the toppings were great as well. Nice balance all around. But the sleeper hit was the rice pudding. So unassuming at first, but after that first bite - yum! Several people at our table said it was probably the best thing we tried during lunch. So smooth and such a great flavor. Not too sweat at all. And it looks like they might have brulee'd it first? Not entirely sure, but very tasty. Service was decent, and there's plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

OC Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Looking for a healthy place to eat in the area. My husband found this place. they have a lot of varieties in their menu-mediterranean mostly. i ordered their thai salmon and hubby ordered grilled mahi mahi with french fries and grilled zucchini. the dressing on my thai salmon and the salad is delish. it has mandarin, apple, carrots and nuts. The service is great and the restaurant is clean. Lots of sitting area. The outside sitting is covered with grapevines. ait feels lime you are at the winery kind of vibes. read more

OC Fish Grill - grilled mahi mahi - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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I really liked the ambience. The grapevines covering the patio reminded me of Italy. The gas was nice touch. However, the food was not that great. read more

Flies, Flies, and more Flies last Saturday Evening. Enter the restaurant at approximately 6 pm on one of the hottest days of the year and both doors were wide open and it was hot inside the restaurant. No A/C on! Asked the waitress why no A/C on such a hot day and she said manager decided not to turn it on. I can't believe they were making employees--especially ones in the kitchen work under these conditions!? It was over 80 degrees in there--probably about 85 really. I was already perspired from the day hauling stuff so I was okay with it. Ordered my Salmon and sat down inside. As soon as the Salmon plate was placed on the table, not one, not two, not three but a team of flies converged on my food. Both big and small flies. I swatted them away and they came back with a vengeance, some flying together in teams. Those little flies stood their ground on the table around my Salmon and refused to move. Now I am wondering how many flies are in the kitchen? Maybe stirred up in the food? That's not a spice I want! I could not get a bite without flies attacking so I picked up my stuff and sat outside on the patio. One fly came by occasionally but not as bad as the infestation inside. I am wondering if this restaurant has an owner on the premises regularly and the competency of the manager? Does the owner know what is going on? Something was very wrong here. The restaurant is behaving like like they will be turning the lights out soon and can't afford A/C? Really cutting costs to stay in business? But I hope not because I really like the Salmon here, but I am not going to be able to return for a while because I am concerned about all the flies. One fly OK, but not the amount of flies they had in that place. Those leaves outside on the patio generate flies and bugs, so it's important to keep the restaurant doors closed at all times and A/C on when hot. They do have a fly zapper inside, but it was not doing the job or overwhelmed? Sorry to report this debacle. read more

OC Fish Grill - Salmon, Brussels, Brown Rice. (22) Only thing I order here. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Casual counter service with indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is nice under the grape trellis (cape trumpet vine & jasmine, too). Clean bathrooms. Recommend any of the grilled fish as well as the Brussels sprouts. If you're getting water, give the lemon water next to the soda fountain a try. read more

OC Fish Grill - Grilled Salmon Brussel Sprouts Grilled Eggplant - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Love this place! Irvine hidden gem! They have a vast and tasteful menu. The staff are very polite and welcoming and they have a ton of daily specials and events. Checks all the boxes whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a place to lounge and eat / drink read more

OC Fish Grill - Ahi Poke Bowl (Raw) - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Hubs originally wanted to try another seafood place but changed his mind. I saw this place as we were driving by and we decided to stop by here for dinner, instead. The restaurant is medium in size and surprisingly very elegant. The tables, which ranged in size, were all covered with white tablecloths and white paper. A long booth can be seen near the back and a tall table also sits next to a back window. Near the front is a wall covered in a mural of a fish and posters of food items are taped to the ordering counter too. This was a fast casual place where you order at the register and they bring your food to you. We ordered the following: Ahi poke starter with chips and salsa - daughter loved this a lot. She said that this was amazing and delicious. Hubs said that this is a nacho that he could totally support. LOL. Grilled shrimp taco combo with sweet potatoes and grilled eggplant. Hubs said that the sweet potato fries were nice and crunchy and the shrimp tacos were ok. He thought there wasn't any taste in the grilled eggplant. Combo fried plate with Brussels sprouts, grilled zucchini, batter fish and calamari. Hubs said that this order was better than he expected. He also liked the Brussels sprouts a lot and the zucchini was nice too. Seafood was great. This place was pretty clean and inexpensive and Hubs said that he didn't regret coming here at all. It was pretty awesome for a fast casual. Service was also quick and friendly. Glad we got to try this place! read more

Fresh seafood & large portion of sides. The vibe today was very nice they had live jazz music and singer entertainment. Definitely will be back. read more

I was looking for a replacement to the closed Fish District that was at the Woodbury Towncenter. I really missed the grilled salmon tacos they offered. I search all the Baja Taco places around OC and then I remembered this place. They have an even better grilled salmon taco! It's my new weekly lunch stop. Their menu is much larger than the Fish District and portions are bigger too. read more

If you're trying to eat healthy, OC Fish Grill is a decent choice. It's counter service, with indoor and outdoor seating on their large patio. OC Fish Grill has a Taco Tuesday, where three tacos are $12. Tacos are normally $5-$7 each, so this is a deal! The tacos all have to be the same and you can choose from chicken, whitefish, shrimp and salmon. I would recommend the salmon over the shrimp, as the salmon tacos are quite large compared to the shrimp - a much better bang for your buck! They also offer the same three taco price during Happy Hour. I've also ordered the grilled tilapia, which comes with two sides. Their brussels sprouts are good but they go a little overboard on the balsamic vinegar. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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I got the grilled salmon plate and was pleasantly surprised by how much fish came with it. Typically, when I go out to eat--especially for salmon dishes--they give you only a tiny piece. But this place gave two decently sized pieces, which was very filling, especially for the price I paid. The taste wasn't too strong, which I liked. It was just lightly seasoned, so it was pretty good as is. The veggies that came with it were grilled--I chose the Brussels sprouts. Overall, everything was pretty good, and this is exactly the type of dinner I usually go for. I was surprised the place was so empty, considering how good the food is. I'm definitely coming back to try some of the other dishes. read more

OC Fish Grill - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

The location is great and very accessible, unfortunately, my ahi tuna was SEVERELY overcooked and dry as a bone. I had ordered extra Cajun sauce which I never got and it was very hard to try and get the attention of a worker. I had previously tried the fish and chips and they were great with a fantastic portion size but this time it was just not a good experience. read more

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Fresh and healthy choices. Cute order at the counter restaurant with nice outdoor patio soace. The grilled salmon & talapia plates were very good. The roasted corn side was probably the best corn I've had in a while. The grilled zucchini was perfect. The eggplant had tough skin. The sweet potatoes are sweet potatoes fries & good. read more

OC Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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The fish was delicious I had garlic butter sauce on it and the fish was cook perfect also grilled zucchini and Rice. I had it delivered and it was at my doorstep quickly and hot. I have been to this restaurant and employees are friendly and restaurant very clean. Their salmon is also delicious read more

Incredibly disappinted by this place. We ordered a plate of the Mahi Mahi, the Barramundi white fish plate, and salmon tacos. Everything was incredibly bland and flavorless. Even the fries were completely bland, not even a touch of salt. It was honestly a little crazy. I asked for two sauces to try to enjoy the fish, but even the sauces were completely watery. I ordered a side of grilled zucchini, and it was so hard with faint grill marks, it basically tasted raw. Will definitely not be coming here again as it was incredibly expensive for what I got and to have left dissapointed. read more

Incredible fresh food and very friendly staff. My daughter and I got a salmon plate with zucchini and brussel sprouts and the flavors blew the 3 year old out of her world. Me too. She hasn't eaten this good in a while. The latte and matcha were great too. I ordered a matcha and I didn't say hot or iced and assumed it would be hot, and when it was brought over iced, the employee was super kind and offered to make it hot, no issues. It was delicious and they did not skimp on the matcha. We sat outside and the patio was clean and the tables and chairs were comfortable. The patio was cute and I can't wait to come back on a Friday night for some live music! read more

I went for Friday night jazz and had a great time. The band was amazing! I thought the food was fine. I got a fish taco and a shrimp taco. The sweet potato fries were good. The only thing I really did not like was the wine. We had a chocolate cake for dessert and that was really good. read more

Was in the area for work and thought I'd swing by here to grab a quick bite. The restaurant itself is huge with plenty of seating inside and outside. Although it looks like it could be a full service restaurant, you actually order at the front, grab a number, and they bring it out to you. I got the ahi tuna bowl with white rice and it was alright. The good thing was that the bowl itself was decently sized and had good portions. Taste-wise, it was alright. The bowl came with a green sauce, tuna, tomatoes, and the rice. Maybe I got an item that wasn't too popular so I didn't see what the hype of this place was. Next time, I'll definitely opt for their fish tacos instead. This place is located in a plaza with a lot of parking, but it fills out pretty quick. read more

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Excellent food and service even with take out. Staff was friendly and ensured order was accurate.

Great food! Great service. Placed a phone order the other day and I arrived and felt very welcome. Loved the grilled branzino and battered so much I ordered it again the next day on doordash. Really happy to have tried this place, highly recommend. read more

We first tried this restaurant a few years ago during happy hour, and I recall it being decent. We had a craving for seafood and ordered takeout from here one evening after work as I didn't feel like cooking anything. My husband had the fish and chips, which he enjoyed. The portions were decent, and the fish quality was pretty good. He really liked the fish compared to the last two places he had previously. I had a salmon and swai fish combo and it was not overcooked, which I was very pleased with. I was happy with the food and finished everything. We will definitely order from here again or return to enjoy the food inside the restaurant. read more

OC Fish Grill - Swai and Salmon Combo with brussels sprouts - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great live jazz on Fridays. Probably best to make reservations for Friday nights. Lovely patio. Good food and wine.

Place was very nice, outdoor seating with lots of tables and two fireplaces, indoor was nice and spacious. Order at the counter, they bring food to the table. You are not rushed, that was a plus for us as we were meeting friends. We ended up there for several hours and enjoyed our time. Food was very fresh and delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for the great afternoon. read more

Consistently excellent food. A step above the CFG in service, presentation, and taste at similar pricing. I like the salmon plate or taco combination. The sides are tasty and plentiful. On Friday night there a jazz ensemble entertains...sometimes joined by Max, a violin prodigy who is also enjoy the saxophone. read more

It's been a while since we dined here but recently went with a friend since she lives across the street. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed my meal. Got the grilled shrimp tacos plate. I like how they have a variety of sides to choose from. Everything was really fresh and tasty. Definitely could tell they changed things up since my last experience. I enjoyed my meal so much that we ended up dking take out not long after for their Taco Tuesday night (3 batteries fish tacos for $12! - husband got battered shrimp tacos). Their portions are great, fresh ingredients and quite tasty. I wonder though why it seems so dead inside their restaurant. Maybe need to work on the ambience of the restaurant? Or more advertising? In any case, we'll definitely be back! read more

Always looking for decent breakfast, and not wanting to wait is a tough combination on weekends in Irvine. We thought we'd just go for lunch since it was getting late, but found that OC Fish Grill now serves breakfast. The pancake combo and the blueberry French toast were ok, and the battered fish and fries are always a solid choice here. It's hardly ever busy here other than the Friday night jazz, so hopefully they can survive. read more

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This little local spot serves up some delicious quick-service seafood! After frequently visiting the Korean BBQ spot next door, we gave OC Fish Grill a whirl tonight and it was well worth the drop in. This spot is very chic and nice inside. When the weather gets warmer, I would love to come back and experience their patio. It's very cozy and they have fire outside--would be great for a date night. I believe they also have live music some nights! We started with the coconut shrimp and ahi poke. My partner is the bigger ahi fan--and they said it was really good. I thought overall the coconut shrimp was really good. It may have been just a tad overcooked, but still super good. The sweet sauce they served with it was really good. For my entree, I got the grilled mahi mahi with grilled zucchini and sweet potato fries. Wow, the fish was so tender and delicious. Also, I would give 5 stars alone for the Cajun dipping sauce--it was creamy, flavorful, and so bomb. Next time I'm ordering an extra side of it. The service was great--all the workers were nice and the food came out relatively quickly. It is a tad bit more $$$ for a quick service, but the quality is well worth it. You get really high quality seafood. Will def be coming back as it's in my neighborhood!!! read more

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Just tried the new Turkish fish grill spot and... wow. This isn't your average seafood joint--this is grilled magic straight from the Aegean coast. The fish? Perfectly charred on the outside, juicy and flaky on the inside, with spices that whisper ancient flavor secrets to your taste buds. It's like the fish took a vacation to Istanbul, came back, and brought souvenirs for your mouth. read more

Long lines..super.slow order taking....AND on top of that everyone calling in gets to cut the line. You should get it right...people that are actually in your establishment waiting patiently deserve more. read more

Great food and service. Very tasty and a great selection. Nice surroundings and wonderful jazz band on Friday & Saturday nights.

I forget about this place since I don't live near by but it's delicious! Similar to a Ca Fish Grill but I think they portion and prices are a tad better now. Everything I've had here has tasted great! They also have a good happy hour menu if you get the chance to check it out. On this visit, I got the salmon taco plate with 2 sides and they don't upcharge you for every item which is a bonus! So opted for Brussel sprouts -yummy!! And sweet potato fries- these were good but they were on the cold side. Not sure what happened so I'll have to airfry them later. The tacos were good- my salmon was a little more well done than I like but still had good flavor. I finally tried the key lime pie this time for $6.50. It was creamy but not very limey so I won't get this again. They have live music on certain nights so check out their site. read more

OC Fish Grill - Grilled Salmon Taco Combo - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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It was our first time trying this restaurant. We found it through Yelp. The young man who took our order at the counter was very friendly, patient, and helpful. You're given a number and the food is brought to your table. The food was very tasty and served quickly and in large portions. We sat outside on their patio under the grapevines which were covered with grape clusters. It was a more pleasant dining experience than what the inside offered. We ordered fried zucchini, fish and chips, taco combos and a fish sandwich. If we lived in the area, we would be there often. read more

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Food was alright but a little pricey in my opinion. I ordered the mahi-mahi plate and I think the fish was okay and fresh but I don't know what they did with the sides. Mine was cold so I thought it might have been sitting out for a little bit. This is a $22 food (tax and drinks not included). read more

OC Fish Grill - Mahi-mahi plate with sweet potato fries and grilled egg plant. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

I usually get the taco Tuesday special which is salmon, shrimp or fish I think I like the grilled shrimp tacos the most The topping are interesting. Fancier than the regular taco place Now it's around $12 for three tacos Also ordered an Oreo cheesecake one time. Would skip since it's like $7 for a small slice read more

came here to try the everyday happy hour from 3-6pm! when walking in, the outdoor seating area was super nice. ordering at the counter was a little awkward because there was no background music or sounds. it was dead quiet haha. that part was a little awkward. the food itself was pretty good for the price. the ahi tuna starter was super fresh and well presented. it had a bit of spice which was delish. my fav dish we ordered. the korean beef tacos were too sweet for my taste, and the meat could've been more tender. the street tacos were pretty good. they let you choose what fish you want so we got salmon. a great happy hour deal for $10 for 3 tacos. the picked onions were very strong, but i'm into that! ultimately i'd come back for the happy hour. i'd try out some more tuna dishes, that's what shined for me :) read more

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Love the Friday night jazz!! Band is fantastic! Food is delicious. Parking great. Service pretty good! J read more

OC Fish Grill - A Valentine's Day love fest!! - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Live band on Friday nights! Outdoor seating very pleasant. Very tasty food! Service has always been outstanding!