Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in North Orange County

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Updated December 05, 2024

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King's Fish House - Orange

4.8

4.8 (4064)

$30 and under

Seafood

Orange

About the restaurant

Established in 1998, King’s Fish House is Orange’s choice for seafood. Located at the Stadium Promenade and minutes away from Angels Stadium and the Honda Center, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.

We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.

Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.

Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

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Marie

Dined 1 day ago

We waited about 30/minutes. My 16 year old grandson was not happy with his meal & reordered. The waiter's were attentive. All in all it was a good evening we celebrated 2/Birthdays.

O SEA | seafood for thought

4.8

4.8 (791)

$30 and under

Seafood

Orange

About the restaurant

O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.

Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.

We can’t wait to serve you.

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JamieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This restaurant is consistently good. We can depend on a delicious meal here. We went early to dine and the service was excellent. We were met by a woman who greeted us with joy, which is always a good start. The menu is easy to follow, and it seems we gravitate to our favorites. Him - Fish & Chips. O Sea makes the most delicious French Fries. I had the Black Cod with Sweet Potatoes, but not ordinary SP, these were bathed in a delicious sauce with layers of flavor. Perfect for swathing a few French Fries through. Divine!

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Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8

4.8 (8233)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events.

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Tracy

Dined 1 day ago

I've been going here for years because it's always reliable with great food. It was very busy last night because the theater had 2 shows. When it is that crowded, it is very noisy. Bottom line, reliable and great, especially if you're going to the theater.

King's Fish House - Huntington Beach

4.6

4.6 (1620)

$30 and under

Seafood

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Established in 2006, King’s Fish House is Huntington Beach’s choice for seafood. Located at Bella Terra, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.

We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.

Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.

Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

Top review

Debra

Dined 3 days ago

The food is always sublime & delicious!! That is why we’ll always be back. The service, the atmosphere and the delicious food.

AnQi

4.6

4.6 (1874)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar serves a unique twist on California Vietnamese Cuisine, with favorites like Filet Mignon Potstickers and Miso Black Cod, as well as items from their Award-Winning Molecular Menu.

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Roger

Dined 2 days ago

Very good, it’s been this way past few years we have dined. The best way to dine is “Family Style” and add on some apps to share and choose the carbs…we like steamed jasmine rice, and garlic noodles. The Orange peel chicken is great…butterfish and the sizzling Ribeye!! *Get the ribeye med rare and it will continue cooking to med. yummm. Didn’t table side ice cream it was delicious and came with a fresh baked chocolate cookie.

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Popular dish

An's Famous Garlic Noodles

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Lobster Dumplings

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Cauliflower & Brussel Sprouts

Market Broiler-Huntington Beach

4.5

4.5 (659)

$30 and under

Seafood

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

REFRESHED OUR CONCEPT
Along with a new upgraded Dock-to-Dish Seasonal menu, we have added community tables to our bar, added 10 Draft Beer handles, elevated the Wine List, and modernized our handcrafted Cocktails.

Additionally, we have enhanced our Happy Hour offerings, created new made-in-house scrumptious Desserts, and retrained our staff to perfect our Polished Casual Service.

For those loyal guests of Market Broiler, we still have lots of your favorites, but we invite you to come in and sample some of our newest additions!

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Peggy

Dined 2 days ago

Many visits …. Always very satisfied. No complaints, service and food subservience!

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Popular dish

Shrimp-Crab Cake

Roy's Anaheim

4.6

4.6 (3455)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anaheim

About the restaurant

Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the world ever since. Indulge in one of our spectacular cocktails or choose a glass from our award-winning wine list while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs that made us famous.

We invite you to join us at Roy's Anaheim located in Southern California's sunny Orange County, right inside the Anaheim Garden Walk.

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wenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience. Good service. The food was delicious. Great ambiance

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Popular dish

Grilled Filet Mignon 8oz

Popular dish

USDA Prime New York Strip Steak 14oz

Popular dish

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Anaheim

4.4

4.4 (3409)

$30 and under

Seafood

Anaheim

About the restaurant

McCormick & Schmick’s Grille in Anaheim, CA is conveniently located near Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. Stop in after a day of amusement or work for the best seafood dining in Anaheim, or enjoy a meal before an evening of sports and entertainment at The Honda Center or Angels Stadium. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes."

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Mia

Dined 7 days ago

First time being here and everything was amazing the food and appetizers and drinks . The price was not bad for what we got which was lobster tails and 6oz filet . Overall great experience for a birthday dinner

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4.3

4.3 (367)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tustin

About the restaurant

Pacific Catch Tustin
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED, INSPIRED BY THE PACIFIC.

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Shellie

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

I live nearby, but I just hadn’t been here yet to eat. A friend suggested we go and I’m sure glad they did. The food was great. Service was attentive, fast and friendly. Menu is diverse and appropriately priced. It was my friend’s birthday and he got a free dessert (and thankfully, no singing!!). The four of us shared a pitcher of mai tais, which was a very good value actually. Great experience and I’ll definitely go back.

Market Broiler-The Outlets at Orange

4.3

4.3 (622)

$30 and under

Seafood

Orange

About the restaurant

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George

Dined 3 days ago

The Hostess was extremely kind while I was waiting for my date. She confirmed my reservation and seated us as soon as my companion arrived. The food is always fabulous, and our waiter was very attentive. The Sea Bass is one of my favorite choices, and my date really enjoyed her Jambalaya over rice. Would be very happy to return.

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