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    On The Hook

    4.3 (2k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Abigail S.

    The food is great! Raw oyster is a must have ( even for me who's not a fan of oyster) . Marlon is very helpful and friendly ! Their happy hour is Monday through Thursday from 4pm-close.

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    Kisha L.

    First time trying this place while in the area. I had the medium spicy jambalaya and it was delightful. It was full of flavors and was amazing. Service by our waiter was beyond outstanding. He went above and beyond for us. He made our first time special. The atmosphere was cool and parking was easy. I will go back and eat the fish next time.

    Pre-peeled Shrimps in mild sauce
    Jagruti L.

    Casual Cajun dining spot in Brea. Ordered: Mild All Hooked Up (All 3 Sauces Combined) Pre-peeled shrimp. This is our first time selecting shrimps without us peeling off the shells. I needed my dish to be little Spicy, so I requested spicy sauce on the side. Shrimp Garlic noodles were kind of bland and needed extra garlic flavor. 2 steamed rice to eat with the sauce. Nice ambiance. They have dining tables inside and outside. The service was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, it was good food.

    Mabel R.

    I come here at least once a year and it's always a family favorite! I get the shrimp in the all hooked flavor and it's my favorite. I will say it's worth the extra cost to buy the peeled shrimp because the flavor tends to get lost if you buy the unpeeled and peel it off yourself. The lychee lemonade was great but ask for light ice!

    Steven W.

    The restaurant has a clean, modern coastal vibe that immediately puts you in the mood for seafood. It's casual enough to feel comfortable but polished enough that it still feels like a night out. The staff greeted me right away, and the energy in the room was upbeat without being overwhelming. It's the kind of place where you can settle in and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. What stood out most to me was how fresh and well-seasoned everything tasted. On The Hook leans into bold flavors, and it pays off. The seafood is cooked with care--tender, flavorful, and never overdone. The sauces and seasonings are clearly a point of pride here. They're rich, layered, and complement the seafood instead of overpowering it. Every bite felt intentional, like the kitchen really knows how to balance spice, acidity, and richness.The service was friendly and attentive throughout my visit. My server checked in at the right moments, offered helpful suggestions, and made sure everything came out hot and timely. It's the kind of service that makes you feel taken care of without hovering.

    Shrimp and soggy grits
    Julie J.

    Everything needs improvement firstly the cleanliness of this establishment has got to change. The tables are filthy and are in need of a good cleaning especially on the legs. I ordered the shrimp and grits which came out looking like soup, and had no flavor whatsoever. The fish and chips was ok however when I received the hot sauce it was so old the color was pink and you couldn't see the name on the bottle any longer. I asked for a different bottle and it was the same. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. The only good thing about this restaurant is Marlon our server who was apologetic and remained professional throughout our complaints.

    Pineapple alcohol drink and peach palmer
    Paul K.

    Wife and I came here Friday night around 6 pm and the parking was easy to get. Walked into restaurant because I saw on yelp they had lobster rolls but they didn't sell any lobster rolls. The place was not as busy and didn't have to wait long for a table. It was nice and clean and pretty quiet for a Friday night. We ordered the pineapple alcoholic drink (the wife) and I got an awesome peach palmer 10/10. For appetizer I got fried calamari but it was pretty chewy 7/10. I like chewy texture but it seemed over cooked. The raw oysters which I don't eat but wife loves she said is a 10/10. The entrees we got shrimp and grits 9/10 and spicy pastalaya (jambalaya with spaghetti noodles instead of rice and more creamy) 10/10.

    Yolanda O.

    First time trying the shrimp with king crab boil I thought it was good but pricey for just being average The service is super friendly The Cajun garlic butter mix was decent The shrimp was tender and tasted more fresh than the king crab I did see a nice happy hour menu so I will give it another try

    Side Salad 05.26.25
    Mimi J.

    Review 76/365 challenge After almost living in the neighboring city, Yorba Linda for 10 years. Finally got the chance to try On the Hook, to go order to dine @ home for Memorial Day Holiday 05.26.25 I've heard great reviews for This Louisiana style seafood boil from my close girlfriend. That it's their local place to get their Cajun style seafood fix. We ordered it and her husband picked it up for dinner. It was a great turn around time. Ordered almost everything there was on the menu. ~ Live Crawfish was fresh and pretty big size in end of May. ~ Shrimp was really plump and big. ~ mussels were yummy too ~ Raw oysters were clean and yummy tasting. Didn't have that sea salt water taste or slimy. It was fresh tasting and good. Their sauce is pretty good. It's not salty or overly garlicky. Loved the taste of it. I'll have to come here and dine here. Once i do, I'll update on the review for the service & ambience of the restaurant. Located in the same plaza as Walmart & Home Depot. Next to Super Juicy Dumpling.

    Corn On The Cob
    Travis P.

    Came here on Monday, and there were plenty of seats. It's a nice-looking restaurant with what I'd say is pretty affordable food. I got a few items to share, and here are my thoughts: Jambalaya - I had this with brown rice, and it was pretty good. It's nothing out of the ordinary, but I did enjoy it overall. A bit spicy and flavorful. Loved the sausages. (4/5) Po' Boy with Fries & Coleslaw (Catfish) - I got this with catfish and really wished the fish piece was larger. The fish flavor overall was tasty though. The po' boy was more bready than anything else and not super flavorful since there wasn't much sauce. I loved the fries, they tasted like McDonald's fries, but better. (3.5/5) Beignets - Not my favorite, to be honest. Too much powdered sugar, and the dough was just alright. (3.5/5) Fried Bananas with Ice Cream - This is a winner! Crispy and sweet--hands down the best thing I had. I would totally recommend this. (5/5) Overall, I liked the vibes, and the server was really good. At the end of our meal, we were given this interesting glass that shot out bubbles for us to wash our hands. Solid food and vibes!

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    Tricia M.

    Always a great place for dinner! Customer service is stellar and the food as great! We had calamari for starters. I had the grilled plate with garlic butter shrimp and rice and vegetable medley. Beignets were the perfect dessert! A must order! And the bubbly bottle of soapy lemon water at the end of the meal is my favorite.

    Live Oysters
    Jenny Y.

    I recently went here for lunch and had an ok time enjoying my meal. We got oysters to start which was yummy and shucked well. Our server greeted us nicely, i think we came at a good time because once it started getting packed I could see the servers getting a overwhelmed. I got two fish tacos and 1 shrimp taco along with a Caesar salad. It was okay i do wish the tortilla didn't crumble after one bite. My boyfriend got a white fish plate. I do like that the environment has indoor and outdoor seating. Overall this was a decent place to go to. I would definitely come back to try their seafood boil.

    Megan A.

    Second time coming in and got the garlic parmesan fries and garlic noodles with sausage. Those two are the must have here, don't come in without getting that. Ended with beignet and fried banana. Get the ice cream with dessert, they pair nicely. The service by Tristan is always great here! All the staff is always hard working and kind.

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    1 month ago

    Food was amazing and Aiden, our server was excellent. Probably the best chicken wings I have ever had.

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    We always enjoy this place. We love the peeled shrimp the best! It's always been great!

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    First time there! I ordered the Pasta dish with chicken, shrimp and sausage too much to eat. Good service and very clean. I'll be back!

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    Ask the Community - On The Hook

    Is there still happy hour in 2026?

    There was as of a few weeks ago!

    Does the restaurant take reservations?

    No it doesn't. It's a first come first served basis.

    Do you have fresh crawfish?

    Yes, We had fresh Oysters but everyone around us were eating fresh crab and crawfish.

    Are the sauces gluten free?

    Yes!

    Can anyone tell me, how much is their crawfish for this year?

    You should call them, they change their pricing daily or weekly.

    Do you do $1 oysters?

    Only for happy hour and that's monday-Thursday 430pm-close

    What's that bubble in the bottle, cleaning hands thing?

    It's like hand soap or sanitizer thing. I think they add liquid nitrogen or something. It's really nice.

    Are you guys still doing Happy Hour?

    Yes. I think it's Monday through Thursday only.

    Are wings available to purchase via takeout with the happy hour price or is happy hour still only dine-in?

    Happy Hour is Dine in Only!

    Do they have gift cards?

    Yes!

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Salads & such. I'm sure they have more GF items

    Is there still a happy hour?

    Hi! Yes, we are doing happy hour all night Monday - Thursday and Friday 5pm -7pm.

    Do they take reservations for large parties (10 people)?

    Given the nature of how small our restaurant is, its really hard for us to take reservations. During our peak evening rush, we recommend sending someone first to give us a heads up with how people are coming. Once half your party arrives, we can… 

    How is their brunch? What are brunch hours? How much is it?

    Brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 10-2

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