Had a solid experience at this establishment. I love me a fish taco and this one was on par with…read morethe best of them. Chips were a tad salty but still good. Red salsa was great. The green salsa for the fish taco was hot hot. I like more taste than flame. Had the carne asada fries. They were ok. I'm not a fan of little fries at these restaurants. Carne was good. Service was solid. Was welcomed immediately after coming in. It's a nice environment inside. Music playing but not too loud. A lot of solid art work all over. A nice bar with lots of drink selection. Didn't spend too much either.

First time dining here. We stopped by on a weekday in the late afternoon and there was plenty of…read moreparking available. Upon entering, we were promptly seated. The food is great, savory and well seasoned. Prices are reasonable for the portion sizes. The cocktails were decent, and they offer a good variety of beers. Service was lacking. The restaurant was not busy, but our server/host was on her cellphone most of the time. I had to approach her a few times to ask for things. I'm giving 4 stars because the food is good. The bathrooms were clean, and they have a couple of flat screens with music playing throughout the restaurant. The ambiance is lively.

The review is about the food, not the service. The service was met with a smile they were nice…read moreincluding the cook. However, I ordered the 2 lb shrimp special for $30 but it seems like this bag in the picture was only 1 lb. (Mind you, this bag came with potato and corn) I've never even finished 2 lbs of shrimp by myself before, so I asked her before the food came, if I could take home any leftovers since it was a dine in special. So clearly, I doubt i received the actual 2 lbs. I asked if she could ask the chef if i really received 2 lbs and he said I did. Anyways, I don't like to write negative reviews about small businesses but I think could've been avoided. Sorry to have to write this but it is kind've unfair cuz I also tipped. EDIT: If it really was two lbs then I'll update the review.

We came to try the AYCE seafood boil (Tier 2), which was $79.99 per person, and it was worth every…read morepenny. It included a one time order of lobster tails, snow crab clusters, and octopus, which alone made it a great value considering current market prices. It also came with unlimited sides and additional seafood options. The sauces were flavorful and paired really well with the seafood. The service was amazing and attentive, especially Aiden. The ambiance was modern, nice, and spacious, with plenty of seating. We'll definitely be back to support them again!

My family and I stopped in for a light bite and had such a great experience from start to finish…read more We were seated on the patio, which was exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for. The service truly stood out. Our server, Naz, was exceptional. She was attentive and anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask, and made the whole meal feel effortless and enjoyable. For the kids, we ordered the chicken tenders to share, which came with fries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert -- a nice touch and perfect for little ones. My husband and I ordered from the social hour menu and tried the spicy tuna rolls, wedge salad, cod tacos and the crème brûlée. The cod tacos were the highlight of the meal. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The wedge salad was solid and refreshing. The spicy tuna rolls were the only item that fell a little short for us, but overall the experience, atmosphere, and especially the service more than made up for it. We'll definitely be back, especially if Naz is working! Oh and the creme brûlée was delicious, I will get that every time.

Long time diner, first time reviewer. I normally come here for their happy hour menu as they have a…read moredelicious selection at reasonable prices. Came here last night for a late dinner. Had the lobster roll. I was sort of disappointed at the small portion of lobster. The lobster to bread ratio was like 2:5. I feel like any restaurant offering lobster rolls always skimps out on the amount of lobster. I had also asked for the fries to be extra crispy, but they came out soft. My boyfriend did enjoy his Ahi Tuna Salad. It looked pretty filling. Overall I think the food is decent but pricey.

Came here for dinner. It's in a good sized plaza so there's plenty of parking. The place is clean…read moreand staff is friendly. I got calamari to start and fish and chips for a main dish. Calamari- Served hot and fresh. Crispy outside with a light chewiness in the middle. The batter is flavorful and it's served with a variety of tasty sauces. Fish and Chips- The fish is fresh and juicy. The batter is well-seasoned and delightfully browned outside. It came with crispy fries and coleslaw that added a brightness to every bite. Great experience overall!

I've ordered to-go from this place a couple times, especially when they have BOGO deals on Uber…read moreEats. Pick-up is always seamless and they have a self-service shelf with all utensils, sauces, boxes etc. The food is decent. It's definitely not going to blow your socks off but it gets the job done when you are in a pinch and makes you feel better about yourself than going to In-n-Out across the street. I have tried the salmon plate and chicken kabob plate and the serving size is just about right for one person. They have a nice outdoor seating area that is dog friendly. I would never pay $16+ full price for this plate but if you can snag a deal like BOGO it's not bad.

First time here and had a reservation for 11. The staff are amazing and I hope they're getting paid…read morewell! The food comes out so quickly I'm surprised. Flavorful foods and will definitely come back! There's a ton of seating indoors and they have restrooms. We ordered Lobster tail with udon 10/10 Crabs and shrimp fried rice 10/10 House special lobster 10/10 Oyster nuong Bo toi 10/10 Filet mignon shaken beef with egg noodles 10/10 Fried calamari 10/10 Mango squid salad 8/10 Vietnamese tempura shrimp 10/10 Coconut swirly coconut with basil leaves escargot 10/10 Grilled razor clams with buttered green onions 6/10 Stir fried tiger prawns with glass noodles 7/10 Thai seafood hot pot 10/10. I didn't get to picture all the entrees since we ate so fast! Definitely recommend :)

Food: 4.8 out of 5 (outstanding) Service: 4 out of 5…read moreAmbiance: 4 out of 5 Parking: 4.3 out of 5 Location: 4.4 out of 5 Price: 4.7 out of 5 (excellent value) * highly recommended

This place is so refreshing compared to your niche kicking crab or boiling crab…read more We mixed our own bag with the daddy sauce. With the amount of garlic they put in the sauce it's so well balanced that I couldn't even tell garlic was in there! We got the omg level spicy & it hits you in the back vs the front. Doesn't linger too long & gets you coming back for more. I love that the food came in a party tray and not in a bag. Instead of egg noodle for garlic noodles they used linguine. Soooooooo goood! Felt way less heavier. Overall, the food was delicious, flavorful, not too oily. 10/10 The girl who took our order was super sweet! The place is small and super clean. & I love that they were playing Spanish music! So happy we decided to try this place!

I LOVE SEAFOOD BOIL! it's my go to comfort food! or when I feel like I need to treat myself!…read more With that being said, I frequent seafood boils like Boiling Crab, Kickin' Crab, Hot N Juicy, etc. This spot is definitely a hidden gem, and lowkey want to gatekeep it because I want to be able to get a table still! Food: You can do half pounds here! So if you're ballin' on a budget (like me) and want to try a little of everything, you can! I usually get a half pound of shrimp and a half pound of either clams or mussels, sometimes I get corn, eggs, or potatoes. Eggs in a seafood boil is slept on, definitely recommend! The shrimp is super big and plump so it's worth what you're paying for it. And can't go wrong with mussels or clams (if that's what you like). - The food is served in a tray, not a bag like other seafood boil places, but it makes sauce easier to get to! Sauce: I usually get the Daddy Sauce (mix of Cajun & Garlic Butter), basically their house sauce...the sauce is sweet and has a lot of garlic, love! and for spice level I get Medium or OMG! (which if you're feeling spicy like SPICY, then get this but be warned it burns!) Ambiance: It's nicely decorated, with cute color for the walls, and very neat and clean. Service: They're really nice! Although they can get busy sometimes, they try their best to help you. Overall, the food here is delicious!

Had to come back for a second visit and it did not disappoint. I originally planned to come with my…read morecousins, but when they canceled, I brought my mom and sister instead. It turned out even better. Everyone loved it, and it was my sister's first time trying real crab legs, which made it extra special. The pricing is fair and one bag was more than enough for the three of us. Huge shoutout to Juan. His service completely turned my mood around. He is always so attentive and genuinely makes us feel valued every time we come in. This place has easily become my favorite and experiences like that are exactly why.

I passed this place many times for the past few years, always wanted to try but was deterred by the…read moreemptiness of it. Finally went and tried the Fisherman's lunch - decent portion, OmG spicy level does make you cough and sweat but totally worth it. Got cajun flavor which was not salty or over powering. It's definitely worth stopping by to try. I'll be back to try other items.

Sad to see this place go! If you haven't heard they're closing on April 30th, 2026. Do yourself a…read morefavor 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!

So sad to see this place go, from what I've heard the owner and manager were given a nice…read moreopportunity. 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.

KING'S Fish House (Orange) -- still undefeated in my book…read more Came in recently and once again... just a solid experience all around. The vibe here is always chill and low-key, which I appreciate--never too loud, just a good spot to actually enjoy your meal. We were seated right away (always a good start), and drinks came out almost immediately. Our server was ON IT the whole time--attentive, quick, and super friendly without hovering. Started with the calamari (non-negotiable at this point). It comes with Mae Ploy sweet chili and a roasted pepper aioli--both . Crispy, not greasy, and the portions are solid. For mains: Seared Yellowfin Salad -- super fresh, light, and flavorful. The citrus ginger dressing really brings it together. New England Lobster Roll -- buttery, packed with lobster, and comes with fries + slaw. No complaints here. Had to end it with dessert since we were celebrating--went with the bread pudding this time instead of my usual butter cake. Honestly... no regrets. Warm, soft, rich, with that Jack Daniel's sauce and vanilla bean ice cream melting over the top. Yeah... it's a problem King's is always in my rotation when I'm craving seafood. Consistent, great service, and the food never misses. Easy 5 stars.

Service was great waitress was nice complimentary bread nice too. Marie loved her halibut. I on the…read moreother hand did not care for the seafood soup! Huge pieces of tomato the calamari were teeny tiny pieces that were over cooked not good at all. The other tiny fin pieces of fish were ridiculously tiny and there were only 2 and I'm sorry too over priced, there were too many onions and red peppers and green peppers. Your side house salad being $12.50 too high priced same for Caesar salad $12.00. I can see $6 each but not $12.50 or $12.00! There were nice big fish on walls and crab and lobster tanks too .

Jon, our waiter, made our experience phenomenal! He provided some of the best service we have ever…read moreexperienced in all of OC. We went here to celebrate my husband's birthday, and Jon was able to anticipate our needs before we realized we had them. Water was refilled before we even had to ask, spoons were brought over for our soup, table was cleared after each course, and he balanced being attentive without hovering or compromising our space. Truly, he made it such a memorable experience! The appetizers, sides, and desserts were underwhelming, unfortunately. The bread and butter were overly salty to our taste, and the citrus sauce for our sushi overpowered the delicate flavors of the fish. We had to send back the macaroni and cheese due to the imbalance of flavors in the cheese sauce (that may just be personal preference though). Jon handled that process very smoothly, so we were able to swiftly recover and return to enjoying our evening. Fortunately, the main entrees were incredible! We ordered the cooked salmon and cod, which were both delicious and paired beautifully with the sauces and garnishes. Well thought out, aesthetically pleasing, and fully comprehensive dishes! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience! I recognize some of the items we ordered are not what this place is known for, so order the lesser well known items at your own risk! We wish we ordered some of their more popular items such as the steak and lobster. Thank you Jon and Water Grill for the intentionality and care you put into our experience, you made my husband feel very special on his birthday!

Recommended by a friend as one of the best seafood restaurants in the area. Went here on a weekday…read morefor an anniversary dinner. Reservation made via OpenTable about a week beforehand. Got to the restaurant about 30min ahead of my reservation but was able to be seated fairly quickly. While waiting to be seated, there is a nice waiting area with leather couches where one can relax and have a drink before dinner. To our surprise, when we were brought to our table, there was a Happy Anniversary card on the table with some rose pedals next to it. Definitely a nice personal touch! For appetizer, we ordered the iced shellfish platter (The Grand) and added a large channel island red sea urchin to share for two. The raw oysters, the half lobster tail/claw, and the sea urchin were just devine! And loved the variety of shellfish that came with the platter! For the entrees, I ordered the wild Alaskan Black Cod (soba noodle, green onions, spiced fish broth). The cod was perfectly cooked and the flavoring is well balanced with the slight spiciness of the fish broth. With the addition of the soba noodles, it's certainly a unique take on Asian fusion. For the Mrs, she ordered the Chilean Sea Bass (butternut squash gnocchi, sage brown butter). The sea bass was also perfectly cooked, the sage brown butter and the gnocchi were a good pairing with the fish. Another surprise came after our dinner, our waiter served us a pizookie-style desert as part of the our anniversary celebration! It was plenty of both of us to share, and it paired extremely well with a hot cup of pressed coffee! Great service overall! Our waiter Jaden was very attentive and came to check on us often to ensure everything is good. No complaints. Definitely will come back again when I'm in the area. Great value and highly recommended!