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    Terry's Cafe

    4.1 (219 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Cafes
    Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pastrami Combo
    Tyler K.

    The best pastrami sandwich I have ever had in my whole life! Not even overreacting as soon as you take a bite to the hot steamy pastrami, you can taste all the flavors of pepper, garlic cumin. The bread was perfectly fresh with the perfect amount of mustard and pickles on top. Also, I ordered onion rings instead of french fries as soon as I opened up the box of onion rings there was literally steam coming out fresh and hot to touch not to mention the combo comes with a side of ranch, which is very butter milky, and you can tell they make it in house. Wow I am definitely gonna be back here. I was not expecting such high-quality from a little small burger joints I even called and spoke to the manager who is also the chef and he told me that he makes the brine for the pastrami in house and that's actually one of his favorite items on the menu. I really appreciate the great customer service to the drive-through and also the great customer service from the manager on the phone. I definitely recommend this place and I can't wait to come back to try much more of their menu, thank you Terry's Café for an amazing lunch. I truly appreciate it.

    BLT Sandwich Combo with eggs
    Diana N.

    This was my first time coming here since I haven't tried this place before and my boyfriend second or third time coming here. My boyfriend showed me this place. Today, I went here with my boyfriend and we got the BLT combo. The BLT combo consist of lettuce, bacon, avocado, tomato, and eggs. The combo would have fries on the side along with the drink. We got the drink and sub for only sandwiches. The sandwich was soft, crunchy, and the inside were smooth, delicious, and great flavor. The service was fast & employees are very nice and friendly. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. There is limited parking. I would definitely come back here if I want a good breakfast.

    Biscuits and gravy. 2 biscuits cut in half and loaded with gravy. They were very soft and the gravy was seasoned well.
    Thomas L.

    I had driven by this spot many times but finally came in to eat when I was in the area. I had biscuits and gravy which was a huge portion for a good deal, under $9. My kids had the rib dinner ($19) and the waffle combo with strawberry topping ($16). For drinks we had OJ which was fresh squeezed but at $9 it was kind of steep lol. Very delicious nonetheless but I wouldn't pay that again. The coffee was your average cup of joe! I had some of everything (dad life) and it was all so good and a hefty serving. The cashiers and waitress were very welcoming and attentive. This is a classic type of diner vibe with customers in and out the whole time we were there. I definitely want to stop by to try other items.

    Lisa I.

    We waited for about 20 minutes but my bf loved the steak burrito here. Him and his family have always can here. Wouldn't say it's the best ever but definitely a good place to order. We also have the pancakes and sausage and the sausage were good and the so were the pancakes

    Mixed Fries
    Tiffanie E.

    We ordered breakfast before checking out of our hotel and found Terry's through our app. Holy smokes what an amazing breakfast!!! We ordered the carne asada burrito and mixed plate of fries, zucchini & onion rings. The pico is fresh and tasty, the burrito was amazing - do not skip the carne!!! So delicious!! I have a thing for onion rings and zucchini, which may seem weird for breakfast, but these were delish! The ranch tastes homemade and absolutely scrumptious! If in Orange County, definitely check this place out! 5 service! One tip-we wanted a "bottle" Coke, thinking we were getting a regular plastic soda, but we were pleasantly surprised to get a delicious "Mexican" Coke in a glass bottle!!

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    Amazing customer service, everyone was super friendly and welcoming. The establishment was clean, and food was delicious.

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    Never got my order. And didn't get a refund as well. Normally love their food but this was the first problem with a refund

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    Great food, the staff is awesome. Feels like home in there. We eat here almost weekly

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    Great breakfast good place to eat . Amazing breakfast burritos you have to ask them to add refried beans

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    Good food fair prices good service everything is good I keep going back breakfast lunch or dinner these guys do it right

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    The Crawfish Hut

    The Crawfish Hut

    4.7
    (622 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    such a fun spot for seafood lovers! we got the crawfish hut sampler and the portion was huge…read more everything tasted super fresh, especially the king crab, snow crab, shrimp, and clams. the seafood was sweet, juicy, and full of flavor. my favorite part was definitely the spicy garlic butter sauce. it was rich, buttery, garlicky, and had the perfect little kick. honestly made everything taste even better. the atmosphere is really lively and perfect for coming with a group of friends. they also have beer, which is such a nice touch with a seafood boil. overall, really good portions, fresh seafood, and a fun vibe. i'd definitely come back when i'm craving crawfish or king crab!

    *TO-GO ORDER REVIEW*…read more I was not in the mood to grub on a seafood boil in the restaurant, so I decided to order for pickup (through DoorDash) and take it back to my hotel. What I ordered: Build Your Own -- Clams, Green Mussels, 6 pc Sausages FOOD: 9/10 Double-bagged, sealed tight, and most importantly, HUGE pieces of seafood with a yummy garlicky sauce. My clams were HUGE. I honestly have not seen clams this big in a while. The corn was succulent and sweet, and the slices of sausage were tender and hefty sizes as well. I love that I definitely got what I paid for. I also noticed they put the bag upside down so that when you flip it over, all the sauce coats the seafood. Such a small detail, but I thought that was pretty clever, unless that wasn't even intentional? haha. For what I ordered specifically, I paid $37, which I thought was such a good price. Of course, I'm aware it also depends on what seafood you get, since that can definitely rack up. Honestly, they had hella good stuff on their menu, and I would love to go back and try something else, including their drinks! SERVICE: 10/10 Straightforward and kind service. To be fair, I just came in to check in and grab my food, so there wasn't much opportunity to really experience the service. But the lady who helped me was definitely nice! AMBIANCE: N/A I didn't dine in, so I can't really review much, but from what I saw, it looked spacious!

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    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    4.1
    (3.4k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    First mandatory stop from the SNA airport. It was sooo worth it to make the detour before reaching…read moreto our hotel. The King Scallops with Fish Eggs took the top spot today. They didn't go cheap with the scallops. They were indeed giants! The Garlic Butter Queen Clams came in a sizzling plate and the sauce on the shells was bubbling when the plate arrived. How appetizing! I found the clams overcooked and therefore chewy but I still like them. The crab fried rice with shrimp was the perfect accompaniment to the other seafood we ordered. It was loaded with good portion of crab meat and super savory! The place was as loud as it can get. And the service was fast and efficient. We sat and got out with happy tummies within an hour.

    This is one of those places you want to gatekeep... but it's too late. Everyone already knows how…read moregood this place is. First things first, the wait is INSANE. Even though they offer Yelp check-in, you'll still be waiting a good while after they tell you to "check in with the host." So come prepared to wait. Now, the FOOD. Hands down, some of the best seafood dishes around! Everything is so well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The servers are also super friendly and attentive, which definitely helps make the experience better. Just know that this restaurant is BUSY. Do not come expecting a quiet, slow-paced meal. The food comes out quickly, the place is loud because it's packed, and you can definitely feel the hustle and rush. But honestly? I keep craving the food here, so I brave the crowds and come back anyway. It's THAT good. One thing to note: definitely ask the servers about the menu, but don't feel like you have to order everything they recommend. Our server raved about the coconut prawns, which were $60, and unfortunately, they were not worth it for me. Long wait, loud atmosphere, questionable $60 prawns... but I'd still come back for the seafood.

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    The Crab Shack

    The Crab Shack

    4.3
    (352 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    What I got: Combo 1 : 3lbs of all shrimp…read more (with potatoes and corn ) (Sauce: the crab shack style) Garlic Noodles Clam Chowder Pina Colada Fried Oysters with Fries I love this place! It's my go to seafood restaurant in Gardena, I'm glad I found this location in cypress. Everything was soo delicious and worth the price! The ambiance is casual and plenty of seatings! This location is huge! They have cute beach vibes inside! Good for any type of parties or celebrations. Service is amazing! Everyone was friendly. The server Sheena was very nice, helpful and recommended us the best deals! We came in an hour before they close and really appreciate her taking care of us! Crab shack is my favorite place and my go to if I'm craving seafood boil! Their crab shack style sauce is super delicious! I got mild because it can get really spicy. The flavors are definitely hitting! The portion is definitely good for sharing! I love the appetizer and other main dishes. Soo many options to choose from you definitely won't get bored! The clam chowder , fried oysters with fries and garlic noodles definitely complimented well with the 3lbs shrimp we got! I also got pina colada to balance the taste and it's very refreshing! We definitely left feeling full, satisfied and happy! I will definitely comeback to this place and recommend this to my friends and family!

    We came here on Good Friday evening, after leaving another seafood boil spot(they had a long wait)…read more We were seated after a few minutes, and orders placed about 815pm. We got the combo #2 which came with your choice of head on shrimp, clams and crab (snow crab). We got the crab shack house sauce with medium spicy. All this seafood is steamed in a bag, comes with corn, potatoes and sausage pieces. Everything was quite tasty. The fries are crispy and had a generous cheese sprinkle of Parmesan. Sweet potato fries also taste great. Be prepared to dig in with bare hands - they do provide thin gloves and disposable bibs. I got steamed rice but maybe didn't need it. The one pound peeled shrimp in garlic butter no spice was quite tasty. The three servers were completely slammed. But they did keep things running well- between taking orders to each table, & serving refills , bussing tables and closing out bills. Communal sink for washing. I think part of etiquette is to NOT rinse out your mouth here. It's used by everyone after all. I do wish the floor was was in better condition - it's a bit rough uneven and slippery.

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    The Fire Crab

    The Fire Crab

    4.1
    (533 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    Fire Crab is hands down one of my favorite spots for seafood boils! The sauce is perfectly…read moreseasoned, rich and flavorful without being overly salty. Unlike some places where I leave feeling bloated, I don't get that way here. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, which is harder to find than you'd think. A lot of seafood places tend to overcook shrimp, making it rubbery or soggy, but Fire Crab absolutely nailed it. And the garlic fries? Insane. They definitely do not hold back on the garlic, which I loved. The garlic noodles were also incredibly buttery, flavorful, and downright addictive. What really made our experience stand out was the service. We came with a large group, and the owner was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming throughout our meal. It's clear they genuinely care about their customers and making sure everyone has a great experience. Great food, amazing service, and consistently delicious flavors. Fire Crab is a spot I'll keep coming back to!

    A decent, fire 'boiling crab' type spot in the Garden Grove area when you're craving seafood boil…read moreor anything "fire-tastic." The seafood tasted really fresh overall, and the sauce was flavorful, and packed with seasoning. It was a little on the thin side since I like it thick and it couldve used a lot more garlic. We got crawfish, shrimp, and oysters. The crawfish were decently sized -- a few bigger pieces mixed in, but mostly medium-sized. Still, they tasted fresh and the flavor was really good The Kumomato oysters were just okay. I've definitely had fresher, colder oysters elsewhere, but honestly, I don't come to a shrimp and crawfish boil spot expecting right outta the water oyster bar quality. Overall, Fire Crab hits the craving well. Solid 4 stars all around! Service had great attitide!

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    XhOtpOt — The Boiling House

    XhOtpOt — The Boiling House

    4.6
    (32 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Quality HOT POT over here!…read more Place is a little hard to spot but be sure to lookout for the flagship name "Raising Claw". My bro and I opted out on the 55$ premium AYCE menu. The establishment really focuses on quality and representation. The first round order took about ten minutes to come out after the soup broth was brought out. Second round order was very consistent as the quality of marbled meats came out as identical as the first batch. The tri tip and Australia rib eye was very savory. All beef options were all excellent. Chuck roll is a little too chewy for my liking as opted out on second and third order. Green tea ice cream matcha is a good meal ender. Restrooms - Clean Would definitely come back!

    My expectations were blown out of the water with this place. We wanted to try a new hotpot place…read moreand came across this up and coming location and wanted to give it a stab. It might be hard to find but it's located in the raising claw at the corner of the plaza! We got the premium set which came with SO much meat. The quality of all the meats were very good and diverse. Our server Hayden was also very knowledgeable on all the cuts and attentive to our needs. He was switching out plates for us and bringing in new foods in the set menu as we ate. The restaurant set up is nice too, you don't have to worry about crammed tables as they have carts to put your extra plates on so you have plenty of room to eat. Overall the experience was fun and the food was really good, the price point is high but definitely worth it since you get a lot of meats and seafood as well. Personally I'd place this location better than mokkoji or Shabuya :).

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    Claws

    Claws

    3.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    We went to this place by chance. It looked pretty new to me, but our server said they had been here…read morefor quite sometime. I really like that it is spacious (easy to walk around) and it had some funny and cool decor - it had an alligator display on the wall haha. There was also ample parking outside. This was inside a complex with other establishments. We had the following dishes: * Garlic Pasta - The sauce was creamy and the dish was filling and flavorful. It was so yummy. * Peeled Shrimp - This was juicy and delicious! * Calamari - Very crispy and the dipping sauce was good as well. It was a lot of food for us and we had take some home. Our server was nice and friendly! Hope to come back here again.

    I'm not a huge fan of the seafood boil style of eating, but I came here for a birthday dinner and I…read morewas somewhat impressed with the fried shrimp appetizer. It's all I ate, but it was a good value, good size shrimp and nice clean and crisp fry. Staff was great, although I wish they had lemons available, they only had limes. The batter of the shrimp could have used some seasoning, but the cocktail sauce was very good at making up for it. I was disappointed that some of the beef items from previous menus online were not on the menu, but their selection was still decent. TL;DR Fried Shrimp 7/10 -Good size -Good crispiness -Good cocktail sauce -Had limes/no lemons -Lacks seasoning

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