We stopped by to check out the bbq cooking demo. We got beef and chicken bbq samples and it was…read moredelicious. Inside the store is bright, spacious and organized. Everything is frozen and there are really good deals for different cuts of meat, even specialty meat like Japanese wagyu beef. They also have lots of prepared frozen meals that would be very convenient for a busy family. The staff was friendly and there is ample free parking.

FIVE STARS for the meat; 1 star for the really uncomfortable shopping experience…read more I come to this location a lot and brought my mom and sister along this time because I'm always raving about it. While shopping a female worker with pink glasses quite literally stared and followed us, in a really unsubtle way, the entire time. SO much so that my mom eventually asked if she needed something! Mind you, this store is SMALL. At one point my sister and I were standing over by the seafood discussing what we should get. She left the register and came and stood right in front of us a few feet away. While my sister was making her selection I just stood there and made direct eye contact with her to make her just as uncomfortable as she was making me. She eventually turned and walked away. Honestly it was WEIRD. So weird a part of me wanted to leave without my food because why would I buy things from a place where the staff is making me feel like I shouldn't be there or I'm a threat ? Mind you I'm carrying a tiny Coach purse, like did she think I was gonna try to shove the $200 + worth of food we purchased in there?! ‍ I've never shopped here and been creeped out by staff. We paid for our things and left. The encounter Left a really bad taste in my mouth but the steak was absolutely phenomenal.

LOCATION: in the large shopping plaza on highway 1 by Crystal Cove in Laguna, Bear Flag fish is…read morehard to miss and located in the plaza. Parking can be difficult on weekends or busy as we almost didn't find any. SERVICE and ENVIRONMENT: service was great as you order at the counter and sit down with your number. Plenty of seating outside, not much space inside. It can get crowded during weekends forsure and line sometimes was out of the door. Very beachy, wood, and white interior all the seating were clean and the condiments, complimentary water, and sauces were available. FOOD: lots of different options for seafood meals, you can do tacos, burritos, plates, they have fresh poki. Most things are going to run you $15-23$ sometimes more. The burrito's were ok not much flavor and wish there were more fish. Everything tasted normal, however, you HAVE to get the calamari fries. we tried them and then got another one. Perfectly seasoned, light breading and coat on the outside, and the rest is all seas food meat! The sauce with it was incredible. Best food here hands down!

What I tried to submit this through their website, but the submit button doesn't work so they…read moreclearly aren't actually interested in my feedback... so here it is: Horrible. I came in at 745 and ordered clam chowder and 2 tacos. I checked in at 20 minutes and the blond that took my order sounded like she wanted to help me but a manager? with red/brown hair said "that's our wait time" and proceeded to talk to the blonde about her piercings. I inquired again at 25 minutes because my order wasn't on the screen. They asked the kitchen guys who had no idea about my order. By that point I asked to cancel my fish tacos order and might as well cancel the soup because it was now cold. No one tried to save the customer relationship. It was "void" and oh-- I can't print you a receipt. Now I have to monitor my credit card charges to see if it falls off because I have no evidence that the tip was refunded. Horrible customer service.

Very nice selection of all sorts of meats and the staff is very helpful…read more I had difficulty making my selection because they have so much to choose from. They have all sorts of other food-market items to accompany your selection as well. Highly recommend you stop by and give them a try over you chain grocery store!

I needed to update my review as last memorial I bought some pricey ribeye steaks at $90. But after…read morepreparing the steaks tasted watery, stringy and just gross. I have been buying from here for about three decades and rarely ever disappointed. I still think this is a good place to shop but the quality of the beef is definitely going down. I don't think I would recommend spending big $$$$ on choice cuts. Stick with the basics until they fix this. P.S. I called in to discuss the issue and was told, "next time you are in let me pick a nice cut for you". Nothing was said about refund, a discount or the quality (was mentioned they had additional calls on the same quality issue). I am not sure how someone choosing the meat (I thought thats what they did anyway) would solve the problem. If you charge a lot and sell someone a bad product as an owner of a business you need to make that right. Simple business ethics. Assuming you want to keep your customers. Am I wrong on this?

Shout out to the weekend samples lady! Sorry, I did not catch her name. Was briefly in this area a…read moreweek ago and stopped in the store as Guitar Center is in the same shopping plaza. Location is on El Toro Rd in Mission Viejo. Lots of parking on a Sunday late morning. The weekend samples lady has such a delightful personality and was announcing "sample sample!" to nearby customers. I sampled one lumpia and longanisa. Delish! My hubby also sampled a lumpia but chose tocino instead. We chit chatted w/her for a few minutes and she is actually retired from decades of working in public service. IPS is fortunate to have her on the weekends As for IPS, it is organized and clean. Doesn't have the megamarket vibe like their competitor. There is also a restaurant inside, PhilHouse and they also have a little bakery. Pleasant experience at Island Pacific!

This place is very interesting! They have a lot of unique items and freshly prepared food and…read morepastries. When you enter, you will see quite a few people mingling around the Cafe area and they're probably people that visit more than once a week. Ask the staff for recommendations most of them are quite friendly. This is the only place in town that we can find Thai Basil for some of the dishes. We like to prepare at home, which is how we first discovered it. In the back you'll find an amazing amount of fresh sea food and other meats. You will especially find several types of whole fish and prawns, even some quite large ones. You can also get fresh squid to make calamari. The prices are reasonable and butchers will help either fry the food for you filet it so you only take home what you want.

Nice staff who helped me order the lechon combo box. The noodles were vermicelli style, not the…read morethick egg noodles, which were much better than the combo at Panda Express type places. The only downer was the meal was lukewarm, otherwise you can't go wrong spending $9 here. There's lots of other choice: fish, meat, etc. from the buffet. Who would eat at Jolibee when you have real food across the way?

Clean and lots of choices for lunch. It's best to bring cash and your own bag. Will regularly be…read moregoing back.

Sadly it's now permanently closed as of May 3, 2026, after over 46 years in business…read more Our family wanted to make sure that we went there today. To thank the very kind owner who loves the Dana point community for generations, and visitors, first time equally as much. We wanted to get their delicious clam chowder, and wonderful fried fish, on today, their final day. The service was always excellent. The chill Dana Point Harbor, was always relaxing, nurturing, all year. Thank you, once again, and blessings for all the decades of wonderful deliciously fresh seafood, an extremely affordable price as well. - That you provided all your customers. Hopefully that beautiful large realistic looking swordfish that's been hanging on the restaurant wall ever since I was 10 years old - Will find a wonderful new home! oh, and that huge shark! (this place has personality, and heart, and will be missed dearly)

Well, it's officially goodbye to this place. Ordered a four piece fish and chips to share and two…read morediet cokes. The bill was $37.07. The young man tending to us was hustling so he deserved his tip of $8.00 so I walked away with a bill of $45.07. You had the audacity of charging $11.00 for two little cups of Diet Coke??? Well, you made your choice and you lost a customer and your reputation. Good luck. DO NOT RECOMMEND EATING HERE!!!!!!

Tres Islas is a hidden gem. Super clean seafood market. They have amazing party trays. Ceviche…read more Aguachiles. But I can hear for the bloody clams. It's a ceviche bloody clam like they serve in Mexico. Very hard to find. So fresh. So good. Add some hot sauce and it's perfection. Call to order in advance is my pro tip. They also have a good amount of hot sauce for purchase and premade sauces. Like Cajun sauce

Great place to buy fish , the prices are also reasonable…read more People there are freindly. Will buy from this store again

Woke up at 4 am DED but genuinely found the fleet market and Newport Beach to be so pretty and…read morepeaceful during the early AMs. A wonderful experience, but can be a bit chilly and windy so be sure to wear a jacket! Arrived around 6 am and there was a short line for crabs and another line for different fishes. We got 6 of their black cods for $11/pound and they were alive and FRESH! They also had shrimps and red snappers available but no sea urchins. Their butchers ask if you'd like your fish cleaned and will skin them there and bag it up. Most people brought their own pails or ice coolers to hold them in. After paying for your seafood (paid cash), be sure to stop by the lovely Seaside Donuts right across for a warm croissant and sweet treat or go fishing at the beautiful pier! Also plenty of parking during this time that's free until 8 am! :)

Lines are way too long on weekends for little to no payout. Why subject yourself to waking up so…read moreearly and driving down just to wait in long lines for expensive crabs and shrimp. Yes, you're not saving any money really. The prices are no better than any other fish market. In fact, they might be cheaper at the Asian seafood places. Stay around past 8 am and they start charging for parking. Save yourself and your wallet and just go to a local market. It's OC, there are many of them.