We came here after a long stroll through the Irvine Spectrum mall …read more We made it time go happy hour and took advantage of the menu and prices. We order one and a half dozen kumiai oysters at $2 each and we order Fish n chips and a cup of clam chowder. All that said this place was a nice find and decent pricing. The oysters were fresh and very delicious and the fish n chip were probably one of the best I've had here in Orange County but the Clam Chowder was perfect and tasty and I will come back just for the chowder. The service was good and everyone was tentative to us and the and the Ambiance was fun and very hip with neon lights and bright interior with a covered patio and heating lamps. They have many locations in SoCal so I will definitely try them and or come back to this location

What I haven't written a review yet? Well I really enjoy this place. I forget about it but it's…read morequite yummy!! Only pan roast place left that I know of. There's never a wait for us when we go which is nice. There's never signature pan roast is my fav!! It's creamy and you pick your spice level. Ask for bread to dip all the goodness! I've come for happy hour as well which is pretty good with some specials. SYOY!

This place offers a solid happy hour (aloha hour) menu, and it's actually worth the price. I love…read morethat it's also dog friendly. They even offered our dog treats. We got two margaritas, the Serrano ahi pike, sticky ribs, cod taco, and steak taco from the aloha hour menu. The margaritas were delicious and not too sugary. All the food items had decent portions. My favorite was the cod taco. It was saucy and well battered. The sticky ribs were on the salty side and kinda chewy. Zero complaints about the other items tho.

Service was way too slow/inexperienced for our group of 8. We constantly had to ask our server for…read morerefills, clearing plates, and then were told we hit a 2 hour dining limit. I don't recall seeing that 2 hour limit when I made the reservation on OpenTable, we were still ordering pitchers of margaritas so we had to chug them since the notice came right before the latest pitcher. The food looks great in pics, few folks in the group said they would maybe try the restaurant again if they were around. We all left hungry after ordering multiple apps with entrees and 3 rounds of drinks. We expected better service overall

Nicest group of people!! This is the best place to get fresh seafood hands down…read more Thanks for being amazing!

Best selection of fresh seafood in town! Very knowledgeable staff, they are always willing to…read moreshare their advice and expertise. Locally caught and exotic options.

I stopped by yesterday at 8:29pm They close at 9:00pm…read moreThe cashier Reese R. (Her name was on my receipt) was so kind and bubbly even though it was late in the evening, I ordered the New England clam chowder and one Bear Flag Taco To Go. My clam chowder was given to me quick. So I sat down and took a spoonful of the clam chowder while waiting for the Bear Flag Taco. Big mistake though ....I should've ordered 2 Bear Flag Tacos. I'll be back Bear Flag Fish.

I had a disappointing experience at Bear Flag. My food took about 25 minutes, and while I…read moreunderstand it was busy, there wasn't much communication about the wait. I also noticed a dog on one of the outdoor dining tables directly outside the restaurant, which raised sanitation concerns. Bear Flag later explained that those tables are public seating and not owned or controlled by them, but it still impacts the overall guest experience since the area is right by the restaurant entrance. When I reached out, the response felt dismissive rather than helpful. They said 25 minutes is fairly standard because they're one of the busiest restaurants in Orange County. I would have appreciated more accountability and a more customer-focused response. The experience left a bad impression.

Always enjoy eating at this place. Location is easy to find and they do valet. The service is…read moreconsistent whether it's slower or super busy. If you don't like being in the dark I don't recommended going too late just because the lights are pretty dimmed. Most times I order seafood platter with steak but this time around we just did a dozen oyster and 1/2 pound jumbo shrimps with the pan-seared halibut. Oyster & Jump Shrimp is 10/10 Pan-Seared Halibut is 8/10

We've been to the Water Grille since they open consistently for years now... We love their fresh…read moreand live seafood cases. They have a beautiful environment and decent service all the time however, yesterday we had some Santa Barbara spot prawns and they came out mushy and they tried a second time and they too came out mushy... We wish them well and hope they can improve their quality because that was a little weird for us - it's our go to dish every time we come there. We did have oysters and they were great little particles of shell in them but not always. We had the garbanzo beans and mussels, and they were great. We will be back hopefully we can update this review and give them five stars again.

My best friend and I went out for lobster rolls we've been waiting to try this place for a while…read moreand I was quite happy with our choice Luke's lobsters it a very small little place but don't be scared they have a back patio area with plenty of seating away from the busy street They serve the lobster cold and seasoned I personally love a hot lobster rolls but I still very mugged loved the lobster roll the amount of meat and seasoning was great Food comes out pretty quick and they bring it out to you if your sitting in the back area they make sure you get your food so don't worry

Our first visit to Luke's…read more Service is excellent. Jason is very friendly and helpful. We had the claim chowder - excellent. The lobster was very high quality. The cole slaw was good but we gave feedback to give it more flavor...very clean and healthy but not enough flavor for us. Ambiance - we ate on the tables in a courtyard at the rear and it was very quiet, clean, and peaceful...excellent for lunch or dinner.

I've been here several times with just one or two other people, and every time is consistently good…read more 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!

Recently had a group lunch with a team of 10 on a Friday at opening and didn't want to go to the…read morespectrum. 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.

We had a great experience at Joey Newport Beach…read more First, the aesthetic of the restaurant is really cool. Loved the vibe and seating options. Beautiful. Great people watching. Fun. It was very crowded on a Sunday night around 6:00pm. We made reservations but arrived a little early so elected for a drink at the bar. Right in cue we spotted two stools open up so grabbed them. I didn't catch our bartenders name but she was very friendly and attentive. They all seamed happy and friendly. We ordered two Tito's dirty martinis and she served them properly. Super cold and to the rim. Perfect start. We loved sitting at the bar so cancelled our table reservation and ordered food. I ordered the Truffle Udon Carbonara* egg yolk, bacon, dashi truffle cream sauce. $27. So tasty. I would order again and again. My husband ordered skewer chicken with spicy rice. He loved it. We thought the restaurant was great. Easy to find parking or you can valet if you prefer, friendly staff and delicious food. We will make it a point at come back next time we are in town.

Great experience at JOEY Newport Beach. The happy hour is excellent with great drink options and…read morereally good food. The atmosphere is lively but still relaxed making it a great spot to meet friends or unwind after work. Danya was awesome! She was friendly, witty and made sure everything was perfect throughout the visit. Drinks came out quickly recommendations were spot on great job Danya and she created a really welcoming experience. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to for happy hour. Great drinks, great vibe and outstanding service.

I have been going to California Fish Grill in Irvine, Ca (Barranca location) since they first…read moreopened. In fact, I eat there several times per week and have for years. While the food is terrific, a big reason I frequent their establishment is because of the people, like Karina. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. I would recommend this location to anyone in the mood for seafood.

Angi was great, helped me with everything I needed and was understanding when I got confusedread more

genuinely had the most fantastic meal here at Ocean 48. I did not have one bad item this whole…read moredining experience. came here to celebrate my graduation with my family and had the most amazing time. The service was excellent, everyone on the waitstaff was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Special shoutout to Josh and Nathan they were awesome.The restaurant itself has a nice calm atmosphere even with a lot of people being there. Now the food!! I will be dreaming for days about everything we had. Chicken fried lobster 4.5/5 - a tad salty but incredibly delicious. I loved every bite! Yellowtail Hamachi 5/5 - beautifully done a very light appetizer, fish was fresh and the pairing of the sauces was incredible Deviled eggs 5/5- texture and taste both fantastic, the crunchy shrimp with the soft egg was an incredible pairing, the egg filling was not to mayo forward it was excellent. Cesar Salad- 4/5 I love cesar salads this one came perfectly dressed and the dressing was not overly fishy. wish the croutons were smaller and I could have done without the egg on top. Truffle fries- 4/5 your typical truffle fries, wish they were crispier but still very tasty! Asparagus- 5/5 loved the asparagus I believe they were cooked in some sort of fat they were very delicious. Lamb chops- ?/5 I only had a little bite of the lamb chops but the bite I had was wonderful, not gamey and well seasoned. Sea bass- 5/5 incredibly soft and flaky with the perfect amount of seasoning. the fish was not too fishy at all. Overall awesome meal and great place to celebrate!

For a place that has ridiculously high prices...it is the worst experience ever. I have had much…read morebetter food and a much better experience at other places of the same value and standard. They want you to get all dressed up and classy, for NOTHING!!!! People are there after they workout or go play golf...people are dressed in jeans and a tank top, when they explicitly sent me a notification about their "strict" dress code and they have a sign out front. We came for my husband birthday. We order a lot of things off the menu to get the best of both worlds. We ordered the rhode island calamari and shrimp, the baked potato, shells and cheese, the sea scallops, and the NY strip steak. We asked for the steak to be cooked medium well, it was served to us basically raw. They offered to recook it, but at this point we were over the "experience". We waited an hour for dinner, so no I did not want to wait any longer for a new steak. The quality and food did not meet up to the standards or prices. You will have a much better experience going somewhere else, and enjoy your food more.