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    4.3 (50 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Adrial P.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday and didn't have a wait which was nice. Staff were friendly. We ordered shrimp, mussels, and cajun wings. The shrimp was on the bigger side compared to other seafood boil places and was cooked perfectly, still has a bouncy texture that you want. We had it on the cajun medium which was not too spicy so if you're looking for a kick I think a level hotter might be better and the boils itself were not overly saucy just enough. The wings were on the okay side nothing special lacked some cajun seasoning was not oily. Also won a free lemonade with their daily riddle which was fun to figure our while waiting for food. Overall it is filling and will forfill your seafood boil cravings.

    Daddy's Shrimp Bowl
    Brittney S.

    Came in and asked for plain sausage and potatoes due to celiac which is an autoimmune disease. Then his manager or owner not sure came back and had a problem with my order and said there was no gluten in the sauce and shrimp should be fine. I then explained my situation and she asked if I'd go into anaphylactic shock, will you need to go to the hospital from eating this. I thought it was rude because people with allergies have EpiPens and er, I lose the way to absorb nutrients and become malnourished. I can tell you other than the rude comments, the sticky seats, the flies inside and the fact I got very sick, the food was delicious. They put paper down and you enjoy saucy delicious food just make sure you can handle oily food!

    Lena T.

    Got dinner here to-go. It was empty when I entered. Ordered a half pound of their shrimp and a side of rice. I did not get my side of rice so make sure you check your bag before leaving. The shrimp was decent and seasoning was good. My order also had extra heads with no body so I feel I could have got at least one more shrimp.

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    Tracy N.

    Went on a Friday afternoon and it was completely empty. The restaurant is small but nice, def feels newer. There isn't much parking out front but there is a parking structure where I think you can pay to park? Not sure if it's just residential though We ordered one pound of shrimp and one pound of mussels with the daddy sauce, medium spice. The flavor was good but it was room temp which rlly threw off the meal for me. It also wasn't as spicy as I expected for medium, def felt more mild Rice and garlic toast on the side were decent, nothing crazy

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    Jessica L.

    Parking can be a little tight; the service was quick and server was very friendly. We got the peeled shrimp, potato, hard boiled egg, and krabby patties. Food was great and well priced for seafood

    Snow crab and shrimp
    Angela C.

    This place is tiny! I made reservations for 8 and when we arrived they didn't seem to know or care that we made reservations and just said sit wherever. It was empty but there wasn't a table for 8 so I asked what to do and they said to take the two tables of 6. So we had to push the tables together ourselves and had 12 seats for 8. I got snow crab legs and 1/2 shrimp and it included potato, sausage, and corn. The crab was good. The shrimp was ok, not super fresh. Potato were cut too big for my preference. Corn was good. Sausage seemed to be just hot dog and not good. The sauce was a bit weird, gritty. Also important this is a live/work type building and is there is no public parking garage, only the 30 minutes spots in front of the stores. I called the restaurant and the person answered "hello" so I thought it wasn't a real place. But after clarifying, she told me to park in the 30 minute spots. For the food and inconvenience I wouldn't return to this location.

    Stephanie L.

    The food was very tasty. The staff was friendly and provided good service overall. However, it took a while for someone to take our order, and the food also took longer than expected to arrive. There was a little confusion regarding what was included in some orders. Overall, a good experience with delicious food and kind service.

    Jenny P.

    Okay parking at night + friendly service. We ordered half a pound of shrimp ($10) and crawfish ($10). Not sure what was going on with the amount of salt and pepper they gave us, but the seafood was okay. I'd stick with Boiling or Kickin' Crab.

    Daddy's Noods
    Sarah S.

    This place was pretty good! I got the daddy's noods, which were pretty tasty and well priced for the amount of shrimp you got. We also ordered the chicken wings, which were huge and crispy. The service was good. The staff was really nice, and the chef even came and ask us how the food was. I had a good experience here. I will definitely be coming back, as they have some unique flavors on their menu that I am interested in trying. Also, you can in fact park in the parking garages nearby they have retail spots.

    Party Tray shrimp head on, crawfish, mussels and clams daddy sauce mild heat.

    The food was amazing, service was top notch. Workers were so kind its the perfect get together. Yes weekends are the busiest but the workers do their best Adalynn was so professional. Will be coming back! Ambiance was perfect.

    Shrimp Peeled-Off, Medium Spicy, Daddy Sauce and rice
    Donne O.

    Me and my boyfriend came here last night for the first time. The ambiance was nice, clean and welcoming. They also had a great music playlist playing. The food and service was 10/10. We ordered the Krabbie Patties for our appetizer then we ordered the pound of shrimp with some Snow Crab and rice. They all had great flavor and we enjoyed every bite! We are definitely coming back to try other items on the menu :)

    Emily W.

    The food is incredible and service is awesome! Their Daddy Sauce is just out of this world. 10/10 highly recommend!

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    Seasons 52

    Seasons 52

    4.1
    (3.6k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Had lunch with friends to celebrate a birthday. Our waiter Michael was excellent! He was very…read moreattentive, informative, and warm! The food was great! Appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all delicious! No food left behind! Michael brought complimentary champagne and desserts to the table to toast the birthday girl! We had a lovely meal and we never felt rushed. We will definitely be back!

    Good food, great service, beautiful restaurant!…read more Stopped by for dinner with the wife to spend a gift card she got and were very satisfied. I'll start off by saying thank you Grayson! He was such a great server, on top of refills, clearing the table, getting orders in, checking on food that hadn't come out yet, and awesome conversation. He made the evening perfect. The dining area is on the dark side, quite intimate honestly, and very upscale feeling. There's a large bar area too if you're just looking for a couple drinks. We started with a plate of artichoke hearts, radishes, celery, preserved lemon hummus, and olives. It was very good and a nice start to the meal. Also ordered the caramelized brussels sprouts which were good. The best starter however were the lump crab and shrimp stuffed mushrooms with creamed spinach and panko bread crumbs. My picture does not do them justice, they were perfect! Very tasty, a slight crunch, and quite hot right out of the oven. I got the cedar plank salmon with French green beans and asparagus. My wife got the 6oz filet mignon with the same veggies. The salmon was cooked perfectly, still juicy inside, very hot, and just the right amount of flakey. The filet was also cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and tender. All our veggies were tasty and fresh. They have a ton of cocktails, wine, and beer to choose from. The drinks we got were made well and delicious. I will absolutely go back often especially to try their other seasonal menus.

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    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.
    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.
    Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce
    Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce
    Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

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    Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu
    The Capital Grille

    The Capital Grille

    4.3
    (2.6k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    The Capital Grille is always a hit for me. One of my favorite times to visit is during The Wagyu…read moreand Wine Pairing. They offer Wagyu burgers paired with a glass of wine for $35. If you appreciate a great burger, and just happen to like wine.. you will be as happy as me. The event happens every April and November. Check it out. As usual, the customer service was always. The ambiance is nice and relaxed.

    came here with bestie for my late bday celebration & we were sooooo surprised at how amazing our…read moremeal was we ordered the calamari & shrimp cocktail for apps for entrees i ordered the steak frites w caesar salad & hg ordered the seared salmon with salad just WOW... the calamari with peppers ???? WE ATE THAT HOE DOWNNNNNN the peppers added the most delicious twist on those perfectly seasoned & crispy calamari. each bite sent us into orbit truly so sexy the shrimp were SO BIG and PLUMP absolutely juicy and bursting with every bite we looooooved our salads, the veggies were super fresh and perfectly seasoned with dressing my steak frites was so good, i got mine medium rare & it was perfectly cooked, and that chimichurri sauce?? so good fries were crunchy and yummy and the green dipping sauce paired perfectly the seared salmon was soooo good like omgggg the couscous & the sauce was SEXY ASL truly so yummy !! the veggies were a fantastic pair with each bite and so cronchy service was AMAZING!! i forgot our servers name but girl, WE LOVE YOUUUUU our waters were refilled before we could even think to ask and she surprised me with free dessert i love how ambient the interior lights are it's perfect for meals with family or date night HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.
    Vaca

    Vaca

    3.9
    (2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Splurge restaurant but food is very solid! My husband and I…read morecame here for date night and had a great experience~ Vaca is located next to south coast, interior has tall ceilings and have a small indoor and outdoor seating. They have Spanish menu items, several tapas and main dishes. We got 4 wines and both loved with whites and reds! La bola (8.5/10)-the meat inside was delicious wasn't overly crispy, sauce on top was too much but a classed dish Pani puri (9/10)-interesting concept scallop was delicious and sauce was rich, shell was crispy Cauliflower (7/10)-bit too salty and rich but they give you a good portion Steak (7.5/10)-we asked for medium but it was more in medium rare, good quality but small for price Churro (9/10)-cant beat a piping hot churro with chocolate sauce portion not too large Our server was friendly and vibe was classy Would love to try the paella my next visit!

    Vaca is one of the best dining experiences in Orange County. The Spanish-inspired menu strikes a…read moregreat balance between traditional flavors and creative execution, and every dish we ordered felt thoughtfully prepared. The tapas are perfect for sharing, with standout flavors that make it hard to pick favorites, and the paella is worth the wait. The atmosphere is lively and energetic without feeling pretentious, making it a great spot for a date night, celebration, or dinner with friends. Service was attentive, knowledgeable, and helped guide us through the menu. Chef Amar Santana's influence is clear throughout the restaurant, and it's easy to see why Vaca has built such a strong reputation. Not the cheapest meal in Costa Mesa, but the quality, creativity, and overall experience make it well worth it. I'll definitely be back.

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    Bar seating
    Bar seating
    Seafood Paella Valenciana
    Seafood Paella Valenciana
    Churro con chocolate & basque cheesecake

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    Churro con chocolate & basque cheesecake

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