This was our first time at Pola's and we had a great experience. The food was very fresh and…read moredelicious. We tried the aguachile, camarón tostada, and pescado tostada, and everything was full of flavor and very fresh. The micheladas were so good, and we loved that they keep the beer on ice so it stays super cold when you pour it. That small detail makes a big difference. The service was very nice and everyone was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Professor KW, for the recommendation. It was spot on!

Came by around 5:45pm on a Friday and had a great experience. Friendly service from the start. You…read morewalk up to order at the counter and there is seating inside. The fish was fresh with a crispy batter. After we sat down they brought out limes, mayo, and hot sauce, which was a nice touch since some places are switching to lemons now. The tostada was served nice and cold, which I appreciated. We ordered 3 fish tacos, 1 shrimp taco, a tostada mixta, a fruit punch Jarrito, and a Mineragua. Everything hit the spot. They also have a self serve water station and sell beer, but I skipped alcohol this time. It looks like a family running the place and everyone was super friendly. I'm impressed and will definitely be coming back.

They offer an all-you-can-eat menu for $45 per person. Since this location operates as both a…read morebanquet hall and a restaurant, it's a good idea to call ahead and confirm they're open. When we first walked in, the place looked empty, and my wife and I almost considered leaving. Just as we were about to head out, a server came over, seated us, and explained the menu. The $45 menu is extensive, featuring a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes such as escargot (ốc), pho, and bò né (Vietnamese sizzling beef steak), among many others. We ordered escargot with tamarind sauce, oysters with cheese, a lobster special, rau muống (water spinach) with garlic, glass noodles, and a ribeye steak. This isn't a typical buffet--each dish is cooked to order. It took about 15 minutes since there were only two chefs, but the wait was absolutely worth it. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served piping hot. The lobster was a whole lobster with claws, and the ribeye was a generous cut served sizzling at the table. The portions are large, and our server kindly warned us ahead of time--we're glad we listened! The owner was friendly, and the service was attentive throughout our meal. My wife and I loved this place and will definitely be coming back. It's great to have quality Vietnamese food nearby without having to travel all the way to OC.

FANTASTIC PLACE FOR FOOD AND A PARTY!…read more I had the privilege of being invited to a party with some friends who had booked their event with Sea Queen Restaurant and I cannot deny that I was only impressed with the food, decor, staff, and the entire experience. If you are interested in booking your own event here, I recommend it. If you have no events coming up and just want some amazing food, still come here for that too! Amazing dishes are cooked and served here. It is mostly Vietnamese cuisine that you would find here, but hey... who doesn't enjoy this kind of cuisine? There is so much this restaurant has to offer. Not to mention there are weekly events; even a karaoke night. Lastly, if you enjoy sea snails, escargot, and don't want to drive out of the IE to the OC for some... just come here!

Such a cute spot for a date The staff is super friendly and attentive, and the prices aren't too…read morebad for a seafood boil place!

Whoa, the reviews about the extremely slow service were accurate. When we arrived at 3:30, it was…read morecompletely lifeless. For some reason, it took us twenty minutes to get a seat and an additional twenty minutes to receive our server. There was nothing particularly noteworthy about the sauce, and the food was mediocre. The fries and hushpuppies were the only decent appetizers. They never checked in to refill our waters, and the potatoes in our seafood boil were cold. We also told them that we were there to celebrate a friend's birthday and they never showed up to bring him dessert. I will most definitely not be coming back.

Food quality is consistent with the Chino Hills location. Noah, who was an excellent server at that…read morelocation, is at this location now and his service is just as great. (Not sure if he's the manager now or a different person, but every server here is polite and efficient). We get the kickin combo #1, kickin style, mild with shrimp and mussels; fried oysters; garlic noodles. I feel like the sausages at this location are bigger compared to CH. Food comes out reasonably fast. Restrooms are always clean. There are sinks outside to wash your hands as well.

First time visiting this seafood boil spot and I'll be honest I was pretty skeptical. Typically I…read morevisit seafood boil places that aren't connected to a chain , and are standalone establishments. This place has only inside seating (about 30-40 tables roughly , with 10-15ish of them being booths). I would have preferred and option for outside seating , but this spot didn't have that. Staff is friendly and very attentive. We were seated almost as soon as we walked in , this was on a Saturday around 3:00pm. Menu was simple to read and provided many different options for however you wanted your boil without any confusion. Menu options were fairly priced , I'd say. Shrimp was $19.99 per pound and there were options for head on or head off (additional $2). For the snow crab, it's always market price and that day it was on the pricier side of $51 per pound (ouch) , but makes sense. We didn't get any other types of seafood but there were bundles that are offered with smaller seafood types (mussels, crawfish, shrimp and clams (I think), lol. The staff provided bibs, gloves and necessary tools for crab cutting. Food: we purchased fries as an appetizer and they were freaking delicious ! Hands down, the best fries I've had in a long time . I pretty much ate the whole basket smh, before my boil even got to me. I believe they use the mild Cajun spice for the fries and also they are crispy and soft , providing fry lovers with something to talk about for sure. And also not that expensive and a huge portion served for $7 (this a deal for deals). For my boil I ate the shrimp , added corn , potatoes and andouille sausage, with Cajun spicy flavor. I had no complaints , the flavor was there and complimented my purchased food items very well. My daughter opted for all the flavors , as she doesn't like spicy and it also tasted great with her shrimp , crab and corn. No complaints there. Entertainment : the tartar btw does have several tvs around , and also music is up to date playing hits from 90's and up. It was a little too loud , as you had to pretty much talk over the music to hear whomever from across the table, but again, I like to choose outside seating to avoid this lol. Bathroom is clean and shared , with individual restrooms with doors (no stalls). Parking: lot is connected with other establishments and there were plenty of spaces to park. I personally had a good experience , however if others don't, I can understand because I did witness a few folks who were getting seated after us and it did take a while for staff to get to them, so organization/communication would be better with that, but that's about it.

To my taste, this is by far the best Star Crab location I've been to…read more The owner and staff were genuinely friendly and helpful from start to finish, which already sets the tone. The flavor and seafood were absolutely on point. My group of five ordered the Snow Star Family Bucket with Full House sauce, and everything came out fresh, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. Portions were solid and we all left very full and very satisfied. If I had to nitpick: The mild Full House sauce was a little spicy for something labeled "mild." Still tasty, just a heads-up for anyone sensitive to heat. The fried calamari was good flavor-wise, but it was a bit light on calamari and heavy on fries. Small side note: my wife and I love having boiled eggs with our seafood boil, but unfortunately they don't offer boiled eggs here. Not a deal-breaker, just something we personally missed. Overall though, great food, great service, and a spot I'd happily come back to again. Easily our favorite Star Crab so far.

A Saturday night visit. We wanted a spot that wasnt overly crowded at 745pm. We were seated right…read moreaway, but they initially placed us at a table in the middle that was too small for our group of six, so we requested a booth along the wall instead. They provided us menus, pretty straightforward; choose seafood, add sides for an extra cost, choose the flavor, and the spice level. One thing not noted on the menu is that shrimp isn't peeled, but they can peel them for an extra $6. And each order comes in pound increments. No half a pound offered. Your table is also covered with paper so you can eat the seafood boil from there. They provide bibs and gloves for no charge. Ultimately, we enjoyed our meals. Everything was flavorful and, unlike some other seafood boil spots, it didn't leave us feeling like we had heartburn afterward. There's a little sink for you to clean your hands at, which is nice since you dont have to wait for the restroom to empty. The service is what was a bit off. Like we asked for 3 Cajun fry boats but only received 2. Drinks were mixed up, and the clam chowder didn't arrive until about 20 minutes after our seafood bags had already been delivered. If you want ranch for your fries, they charge 60 cents for a small container. For drink refills, they bring a pitcher, but it's the kind typically used for measuring ounces. The server also tended to reach across one end of the table to grab empty cups or pass out food. Since I was seated at the end, it felt awkward having to help pass things down, especially since there were other access points to reach people in our party. We left around 920pm. I only mention it because we were the last group there, and we all noticed the heater seemed to have been turned on. Restaurant sign says open til 10pm on Sat. but we saw them turn off their open sign when we went outside. Needless to say, service could have been better.

This is one of the best southern style eateries I've been to in a long time…read more When you walk in you're instantly transported to Bourban St. in New Orleans. The style, decor, music and ambiance was warm and inviting. The service was excellent, everyone was nice, friendly and worked well as a unit. Let's get to the food... I'll start by saying yes, yes and yes. From the appetizers to the desert.. spot on! To start we had cocktails. My wife had the Bayou Berry Smash, and I went with the Pecan Hips Old Fashion. The bartender did his thing on those cocktails. For the appetizer we chose Craw Fish Pies. The crust was buttery and flaky. There was just enough filling to get some in every bite. For the main courses, she chose the Sautéed Quater Catfish. She substituted the sauteed catfish for fried. The fish is served over a satuee of shrimp, crab, creole rice and ratatouille. It was exceptional! It was a big portion, but she ate every bit of it. Literally, no notes. I ordered the Crawfish St. Charles. A whole perfectly fried catfish filet on a bed of etouffée. The plating was beautiful and creative. There was a crawfish peeking through the curled end of the filet, which was fried to perfection. It was succulent, hot, crunchy, and juicy. That d!%# crawfish etouffée had me looking for a granny to walk out of the kitchen. It was sooo good, the perfect amount of spice and herbs, balanced with the gravy and crawfish and was perfect. We also ordered a side of red beans and rice. I had to try it, and it didn't disappoint. Once again they knocked it out of the park. The spice level, the texture of the beans and that smokey sausage hit the mark. To finish ourselves off we had the Croissant Beignets. All I can say is little pillows of heaven! We will most definitely pay them another visit. Pro Tip.. make sure you order the sausage with your red beans and Rice, the order doesn't come with it.

Overall enjoyable, friendly staff, with good food…read more Service was slow. Our entrees took an eternity to come out but it was done well. Drinks: - All the drinks were strong but the strongest was the hurricane (lots of rum). I found all the drinks to have a good amount of alcohol and tasty. The Berry Smash was probably my least favorite but not bad - very sweet though. Appetizers - Brussels Sprouts had a heavy balsamic flavor that was strong in flavor but enjoyable - frog legs - you get a good number of pieces and I don't get to eat this often so definitely worth a try - gumbo small - individual sized gumbo that has a little kick with a mix of seafood options Entrees - Quarter Catfish (fried was recommended) - nice piece size that was fried well and tasty, there was lump crab with a butter sauce that was great (I actually liked this more than the catfish) - Crawfish Pasta - not bad but decent. not the most flavorful considering most things were. - shrimp jambalaya - you can substitute the rice for pasta - strong kick, a little dry as pasta and decent Desserts: - Bread pudding in bourbon sauce - comes out sizzling and made in house; wasn't my favorite I think the sauce was too much - Carrot cake - definitely the best dessert they have; reminds me of a carrot cake cinnabon - Cheesecake - the top layer has a very sharp cheddar taste; not your classic mild cheesecake - you must really like cheese to enjoy this Overall I thought the food items they really experimented with and enjoyed the creativity. I don't think everything sat well with my taste but the food was very enjoyable and not too pricey. Staff was very polite though service was slow with the entrees I enjoyed our waiter a lot. Not too many creole food places that I've found that I've enjoyed and had an overall good experience here. Food wasn't perfect, but I applaud them on the uniqueness of the food, friendly waiter, and local business. Would definitely come back again. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5

Food was fresh and good.....very good fusion of the foods....this will be the one go to spot for…read morethis

El peor servicio que he experimentado en mi vida. Éramos un grupo de cuatro personas. Todos pedimos…read moreal mismo tiempo y a dos de nosotros nos sirvieron en 20 minutos; otra persona del grupo esperó una hora y la otra esperó una hora y media. Definitivamente el peor servicio que he recibido. Sin duda, nunca volveré a este lugar. Worst service I have ever experienced. We had a group of four. We all ordered at the same time and they serve two of us within 20 minutes another person in the group before waited an hour, and the other person has waited an hour and a half absolute worst service I've ever experienced definitely will never return to this place

I ordered delivery from here tonight, the dinner was described as coming with fish, shrimp, and two…read moresides, when I received the order, there was no shrimp. I called the restaurant to let them know and they told me the dinner doesn't come with shrimp anymore, even though the menu on uber eats says it does. $23 for tiny pieces of fish and nonexistent shrimp. not sure if this is normal but delivery didn't include any sauces like tartar or hot sauce and I didn't see an option to add them on delivery apps mac and cheese is mushy and bland greens are okay nothing special ordered the cajun catfish for $1 extra and it was kind of disappointing, tastes like louisiana fish fry with a little extra salt hush puppies are good

During Mimi and Raina meet and greet and 3 lbs. shrimps eating challenge…read more ( of course Raina won the competition) Order at the counter, indoor and outdoor seatings option. My friend and I were charged $1 extra on some items and when questioned the young lady says they have a new price but was not able to make the changes on the menu on the counter, the updated price is on the menu board above. When we did look up the menu board price did not reflect the changes. we looked baffled, I mean it is $1 difference it's not going to break us . It's more of the attitude when asked .. ( I get it , it was chaotic and busy ) Grilled Fillet of Sole , 2 sides of collard greens and red beans and rice , fish cooked perfectly and seasoned well, collards greens were tender but not overly mushy . Rice and beans were ok, Not my favorite.

We came here on Sunday and the vibe is very chill, we immediately notice the turtle at the…read moreregister, his name is 王大嘴......哈哈，anyways, the lady with short hair she's the most friendly Chinese person and she recommended the grilled oysters, they are so bomb! We will come back for the oysters and lobster roll!! Highly recommended, my folks!!

I had the crab/lobester roll with fries combo. It was okay but very salty. I'm not sure if I would…read moretry their food again.

California Fish Grill is always a delicious choice! I love how I can order in person, inside on a…read moretablet, or on the app. I've gotten to go, but lately have been dining in. There's plenty of seating, but this location fills up quick during dinner. I love getting their shrimp skewers with veggies and adding more shrimp skewers and a side salad. Honestly whatever their sauces are are just amazing. From the garlic butter on the shrimp to the lemon dressing for the salad, it's always fresh and so so good! They also have some fun soda options that I don't find at many food spots. Staff is always friendly and food comes out ready and fresh in a good amount of time. I feel like the portions are good too, I usually have leftover for lunch the next day. Recently I also experimented and tried some of the catfish my husband ordered. I'm not going to lie it felt heavy, but mannnnn was it good!

Stop in to pick up some take out of rice , beans and Brussels sprouts for dinner …read more I already had my own chicken at home which I plan to grill in the air fryer . With these delicious sides made my life much easier . I didn't have to slave in the kitchen prepping much .