We've been to Hook & Anchor once before and it was so good, couldn't wait to come back…read more Clam chowder, amazing. Calamari, amazing. Burger (I know, seafood house.. but SO good!) Service was a bit slow tonight. The staff was on it and very accommodating! They obliged us with bread pudding () and also accommodated our bill. The manager was phenomenal! If you haven't, stop in! Amazing food by people whom care about your experience

Hook & Anchor in Costa Mesa just hits…read more Oysters on the half shell were super fresh and clean. Then the lobster roll stole the show. Pure, generous, and ridiculously good. Fresh seafood, no pretension. Go for the oysters and that lobster roll.

I've heard a lot of great things about Water Grill - South Coast Plaza, and am so glad I finally…read morevisited the restaurant. The restaurant is upscale and spacious with a nicely-furnished waiting room, a large bar dinning area, a raw oyster bar, and a lively dining room. My family and I were greeted warmly by the hostess. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, checking on us frequently to make sure we are well taken care of. My husband ordered the hard shell lobster. It was cooked perfectly and tasted absolutely delicious! My son had the wild Alaskan black code with soba noodles. The fish was well-seasoned and tasty. My wild chilean seabass was really fresh and delicious. I just wish the portion were bigger. For dessert, we ordered a tiramisu with pistachio. It had an amazing taste and texture. I really enjoyed the delicious food and attentive service at Water Grill and will definitely visit again!

We celebrated our anniversary last night at WG and the wonderful experiences just keep happening!…read more We were warmly greeted with a "happy anniversary' and had a personal touch at the table of a note card and flower petals. our server, Cara, was attentive and friendly. We never felt rushed, which is just what we wanted. Chris, the manager, came to our table when we had an issue with part of our order...he was gracious about taking care of the mistake. The food was delicious and the atmosphere inviting. We will continue to be a customer and also recommend WG for anyone looking for a night out

I booked this spot for a large team appreciation dinner and it was great! The restaurant was very…read morecommunicative prior to the event, gave me options and we had a great experience. There is a lot underneath the spot with free parking with validation. The ambiance of the restaurant is just GORGEOUS, sitting right on the ocean and marina. Very serene and beautiful. The bathrooms were clean and very nice. The bar was also very inviting and beautiful. Our server Michele was excellent! The entire staff assisted in filling water, and running food and drinks and were all exceptional. Michele greeted us immediately, was attentive from start to finish and helped us order the appropriate amount of appetizers for the group. The food was a 10/10. We ordered several appetizers but really loved the ahi avocado egg rolls, the crab cakes and all of the sushi starters. Dinner was phenomenal! I got the sea bass and several others ordered the pork chop and skirt steak. The food was amazing! Huge portions, amazing flavors and just over the top delicious! I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu that I may have missed! We ordered several desserts and espressos and the desserts were one of the many stars of the night! The brownie was fab and I was very impressed with the bananas foster. But DO NOT SLEEP on the carrot cake!! This should win awards! Even if you are full, order one to go! (You're welcome!) Please check this place out; I can't wait to go back!

We went for a large work party and were seated right away. First I will say the service was the…read morestandout here, all the humans we engaged with , were super kind and supportive. I have an allergy so I always have to navigate food carefully-they took such wonderful care of me, and made it so easy to feel comfortable. The view was great, I sat close to the water and enjoyed a bit of a breeze and a great view of the boats coming and going. The only issue we had, was getting cell service to call ubers for our large group after dinner lol. Over all great experience.

Visited the revamped Brea Mall (amazing) new great dining options!! It was a hard choice but…read morePacific Catch it was. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Great welcoming staff and our server Benny was just the best. Warm and friendly from the beginning, he had that personal touch that just made all the difference. From his recommendation of the crab cakes cakes and calamari, he was super attentive and boy was it busy. The surf and turf is to die for and Benny knew we wouldn't be disappointed. The food was amazing, fresh and tasty. This place is exactly what the Brea Mall needed, but our server Benny took the experience to the next level. Make sure to ask for him and pay Pacific Catch a visit.

Matthew at the bar had 11/10 service, will definitely be back soon ! Food was amazing as well !read more

The food was amazing and we had the best service. Our server Sean was truly amazing and we were…read morevery well taken care of. Definitely recommend!!

Best bread EVERRRRRRR. My family and I have been going to Kings for years and we love Shawn she is…read moreamazing!

How have I walked by this place dozens of times and never tried it out? We went last night and we…read morewere blown away. Even though it was 6:15 on a Saturday night, we were able to be sat right away. As soon as we walked in, someone greeted us and showed us to our table. Our server immediately got us waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink (wife and I both got some delicious beers that they had on tap). We had our little one in tow with us and they were so accommodating to him! As soon as we were ready, our server took our order. We got: Chowder "frots" (fries and tots mixed in with some New England clam chowder, bacon, onions, cheese, and other goodies) 10/10, would definitely order again. My wife got the lobster roll with a side of clam chowder. Loaded with lobster, but you do pay the price. Labeled as market price, this was almost $40. Delicious, but not worth it in our opinion. 6.5/10. Pan roast (house specialty which came with shredded crab, shrimp, clams, and muscles). This, topped with rice, was heavenly. Better than any pan roast I've had. Came out ripping hot as it should. My wife was envious of my dish. 10/10 From the kids menu we also ordered the chicken Alfredo. My kid loved it, but my wife and I both had a bite and wow, we would've ordered that for ourselves it was so good. 10/10. We can't wait to come back just for the food. On top of that, however, service was above and beyond. The servers and everyone in the restaurant were so accommodating to us and our child and made us feel so, so welcome. We would come back even if the food was bad, solely for the service we received. Vibes we great, decoration on the walls look like they hired an artist to paint it. They had two TV's behind the bar / prep area that was showing NBA and PGA which I'll never complain about. All around 10/10 experience.

I had been craving pan roast and oysters, so I was excited to discover this spot at the Spectrum…read more The restaurant offers both indoor and patio seating, which is a nice option depending on your preference. I stopped in at a somewhat odd hour, but my first impression of the service wasn't great. When I walked in, there wasn't a single employee around to greet me for a good minute or so. Eventually, someone came out from the back and told me I could sit wherever I liked. Since I was dining solo, I grabbed a seat at the counter. Unfortunately, the lack of professionalism continued throughout my visit. I'm not sure if there's a designated employee break area, but it was strange to see one of the servers eating a bowl of noodles in the same area where drinks were being prepared, and later squatting on the floor to take a break. At one point, another male server appeared, and their flirtatious and somewhat inappropriate interactions were awkward to witness as a customer. Overall, the service and professionalism could definitely use some improvement. As for the food, I came specifically for the $2 oyster happy hour. The oysters were huge and tasted fine. I'm generally not a fan of oversized oysters, but these were surprisingly meaty and smooth, so I enjoyed them. I also ordered the pan roast advertised on the happy hour menu, which was unfortunately a letdown. Rather than the rich, seafood-filled pan roast I was expecting, it was essentially a bowl of tomato bisque with barely anything in it, served alongside a bowl of rice. It really didn't resemble what I would consider a proper pan roast, and I wouldn't advertise it as such. Overall, while the oysters were decent and the indoor and outdoor seating options are a plus, the disappointing pan roast and lack of professionalism from the staff left a lot to be desired. There's definitely room for improvement, especially when it comes to service and the quality of the food being advertised.

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.

I love Oc & Lau so much that I ended up visiting both locations within a few weeks of each other…read more The location on Garden Grove Blvd is smaller so seating is not as comfortable. This review I assume is the OG on Garden Grove -- parking could be tough during the weekend. OC & La, is a Vietnamese seafood spot for sharing a bunch of dishes. I found out that "OC" means snails! I thought it was Orange County! Hahaha. We tried - razor clams, scallops (HUGE), the selection of salads are amazing so we got the spicy mango - House Special Mango Salad with squid & escargot -- is spicy , tangy, refreshing, and the refreshing taste! My favorite dish was the HUGE fried fish...color is amazing and the way the fish was presented seal the deal for me. Between two people, we devoured the entire fish !! It's the kind of place where you order "just a few things" and suddenly the entire table is covered in food. But, I'm not complaining since the team is very quick in getting the used plates off our tables. Also, both places offered FREE dessert. It's like a coconut based taro and other root sweet dish.

Almost every time I come down to OC, I come here. It's not dusty or sticky and they try to make the…read moreinterior look modern and nice. The most recent time, we came at 8:30pm on weekday and there were 29 parties ahead of us (LOL), soooo plan ahead and join the waitlist through yelp. We probably waited about 30 minutes. Here are a few things I can think of to recommend: --Deep fried smelt fish ( i love smelt ) --Stir fried glass noodles with escargot and crab ( make sure to dip in the maggi sauce they give ) --House special mango salad ( squid & escargot ) --Razor clams ( sometimes sold out :( ) --Deep fried Quail ( this is one of the best ) --Stir fried water spinach with garlic ( for bowel movement assistance ) --Grilled garlic butter oysters ( the cheese one overpowers the oyster ) --Scallops with fish eggs --Coconut Swirly Escargot with Basil Leaves ( this is not my fave, but people i go with, love it ) Service is good.

THE best shrimp burrito I've ever had! I was waiting for an…read moreuber standing next to Seafood 1555's food truck. It smelled so good, (and my uber driver was taking a long time), so I ordered a shrimp burrito. I had to wait until I got home to eat it, and the first bite blew my mind. I put the other 1/2 in the fridge for later, and within 10 minutes, I had eaten that too. I'm picky about shrimp, and upon inspection, the shrimp was cleaned perfectly, and was fresh and sweet. I am definitely going to the restaurant for more!

Good but rather pricy. The tacos were definitely big, but i'm not quite sure they were $15 big…read more Obviously part of the price is the quality too. Glad I tried it though and it tasted pretty good. Beware that these are meeesssssy tacos though :D

The seafoods and the lobster are really delicious. The service ate awesome! We had a great time!read more

Amazing food and overall nice people. Took my mom for her bday and loved it! So much flavoread more