Heard they have the best lobster roll in the nation so of course, the little food critic that I am…read morehad to come check this place out for myself. They give you the option of either a 4oz or 6oz, priced at $34 and $49. It's a Connecticut style roll made with buttered lobster on a toasted brioche bun. It also comes with a side of fries and you can choose your choice of seasoning, "Chef's way" or "Maine style." The roll is pretty expensive but honestly worth it in my opinion because of how much lobster they pack into it. The brioche bread was perfectly toasted. The lobster was fresh and buttery without making the bread soggy, even after pouring extra melted butter on top. This is definitely the best lobster roll I've had.

The manager is very, very rude. I asked him very nicely if he could turn on baseball on one of many…read morethe TVs they have, and he gave me some attitude and didn't do it. Also, he was extremely rude to my father when he was trying to pay via InKind. He claimed that they were not using InKind anymore and couldn't take our InKind payment, even though they were still on the app. The reason why we went here was to use our InKind benefits, which were available here according to InKind. He then claimed that it was my father's responsibility to contact InKind about this issue and that it was our problem??? No accountability at all from the manager. Grow up. The food is pretty good. Our waitress was also great. But there are major issues besides that.

We came on Friday around 4:30 pm. This is the first time to come at Water Grill. The restaurant…read moreis big and beautiful. The waiting room is very nice and clean. It is pretty fast bc I have a reservation. The waiter name is Ralph. He was very nice and helped us with the menu. We ordered the calamari , shrimp fettuccine and pan seared halibut. The food was very good and tasty. Everything is very amazing.

Water grill is such a great space for a lunch. It's open air enclosed patio is just beautiful…read more The service from the hostess , to the waiter, to the manager checking on the table was top notch. Really warm and friendly The food was fine, but honestly not much to write home about. We had the special of the day ceviche. Not a lot of flavor. But good. Peruvian scallops. The garnish was nice. I wish the pistachios were chopped a bit. Kinda made you think you had eaten a stone in the shell since it was a whole pistachio. The lobster roll was pretty disappointing. Not a lot of lobster, the fries looked great.. but tasted "stale" I had the Cioppino.. all the seafood in it was overcooked, the broth kinda bitter and muddled The bread served was prolly the highlight. Service/atmosphere: 5 stars Food: 3 stars So overall 4 stars. Will be back just bc the space is a nice space. Maybe we just ordered wrong this time.

Amazing food and service Music was great as well…read moreLook no further Happy hour menu was really good

I had reservations for 5:30. My family checked in at 5:15 and they were told there would be a…read moredelay. When I arrived at 5:20 I checked in myself. I walked up to the hostess podium and I was ignored. Then I said that I was checking in for 5:30p reservations and the hostess said " that's gonna be much later than. I'll probably get your party in closer to 6:30p." Obviously I was upset by this response since we drove over an hour to this restaurant for the sole purpose of a celebration of life. If reservations were going to be ignored then I would not have bothered making them in a timely matter as I was instructed to do by the organizer of the evening. I basically got the brush off like there was nothing they could do since people were not leaving (including walk-ins) after a 90 min dining limit was posted outside. I was very peeved about this response and said clearly that is not my problem yet I am being penalized. My first encounter with the hostess carried throughout my visit. Our servers name was Linda and she took our drink order as soon as we were seated, however it did seem to take a while for our drinks to arrive. Apologies were made again for the wait but at this point it was clear there was gonna be an issue throughout the meal. I ordered a Caprese salad with brussels sprouts to share family style .When my salad arrived there was no basil. It was just mozzarella and tomatoes, balsamic and olive oil with a dried herb sprinkled on top. When I asked my server if this is how the Caprese is served she said yes. I never had a Caprese with no leaves of basil. Needless to say it's not what I wanted nor expected. My sprouts were dry and overcooked. Linda was truly trying to be accommodating. I could tell she is working very hard to satisfy our group despite the fact the restaurant was packed. Linda was great. We decided to share key lime pie and the warm butter cake w/ ice cream and raspberry sauce. The key lime pie was fine. The warm butter cake was a bit different as it had a hard sugar top. Ice cream with raspberry sauce on the side as well as below. It was too much sauce for my taste. More like a jelly doughnut. My blueberry pomegranate margarita was the best part of my meal. There were so many things that may seem small but were enhanced because I was already upset. The fact the restaurant overly committed and couldn't handle the amount of people was a real issue.

Nicest group of people!! This is the best place to get fresh seafood hands down…read more Thanks for being amazing!

Best selection of fresh seafood in town! Very knowledgeable staff, they are always willing to…read moreshare their advice and expertise. Locally caught and exotic options.

5-Star Review: Shuck Oyster Bar in Costa Mesa - Absolutely Outstanding Seafood Experience!…read moreI recently visited Shuck Oyster Bar in Costa Mesa (located at 3313 Hyland Ave suite C 21), and wow - it exceeded every expectation! If you're a seafood lover, especially oysters or creative tacos, this place is a must-try. We started with the oysters from Washington - a beautiful variety platter of four different types. Each one was fresher and more incredible than the last, with that perfect briny pop and clean finish. They were absolutely amazing and easily some of the best I've ever had. Then came the tacos, and they stole the show. The lobster tacos were out of this world - on a completely different level! Tender, flavorful lobster with perfect seasoning and toppings that made every bite pure bliss. The fish tacos were excellent - fresh, crispy, and perfectly balanced. And don't sleep on the shrimp tacos either; they were delicious and rounded out an epic trio. The calamari was some of the best I've ever tasted - light, crispy, and not greasy at all. We also got the lobster roll, which was again on another level - generous portions of sweet lobster in a buttery roll that was just heavenly. To top it off, the fish and chips were spot-on: crispy batter, flaky fish, and that classic satisfaction. A great touch was the cucumber-infused water - so refreshing and a nice thoughtful detail. The atmosphere is fantastic: chill vibe, not too noisy, and since we went before noon, it wasn't busy at all - perfect for a relaxed meal. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall, Shuck Oyster Bar is now one of my absolute number-one go-to spots in Orange County. I can't wait to come back - probably very soon! If you love oysters, fresh seafood, or just great food in a cool setting, you've gotta try this place. Highly recommend to friends, family, and anyone who appreciates quality seafood. 10/10 - we'll be regulars!

First time visitor Opening parking lot…read more Location can be seen from parking lot but there are 2 entrances Primarily indoor dining and few outdoor spots Reservations seems to be a preference as everyone entering asked if they had a reservation but walk in we're still accommodated Happy hour weekly specials that inside oysters clams and and drinks Bar sitting and some table sitting available as everything is more on the compact side It can get very noisy but everyone was having a upbeat good time 2 flat screens for sports Food wise a little of everything was available from shareable, seafood style dishes like tacos and uni pasta and lobster linguini, along with burgers and sliders both fish and chicken Shucking of oysters or clams is visible at bar top and it would appear the place got busy real quick but was short handed as the servers were doing a bit of everything but also took time to notice patrons were looking for assistance and grabbing orders to run. Also very much chatting with each other and even when making eye contact with servers for assistance was ignored. Food wise order the dozen oyster chef choice, grill cheese, chowder fries, ahi and lobster taco Dozen oyster there were 3 types all on the brinier side with the final ones more brinier than others and accompany with ginger 2 types of chili sauce and pickle red onion Chowder fries a bit on the salty side with some bites but had a nice chowder and fries ratio With little heat from the Fresno chili that were garnished Tacos were served with in a blue corn tortilla, for $6 each on the smaller side like a street taco and flavors wise pretty basic, didn't stand out very much Grill cheese with 4 pieces very buttery toast nice crunch and gooey melty cheeses Overall pretty decent food but wasn't impress with the service and though short handed, there wasn't a sense of urgency to assist, minimal acknowledgment, and wasn't checked back on after food was dropped off as others were being asked around us Also noticed in their food kitchen window as dishes were waiting to be picked up there was a plate of burger and fries and someone from the kitchen twice with barehand taking bunches of fries from a already prepare plate to be delivered. Seemed very odd. Unsure if would return to this establishment.

We got the chef's table calamari, grilled artichoke, and two oyster shooters to start our day…read more never had a calamari like this, the toasted sourdough bread was the perfect flavor and dipping sauce. seated at the bar, since it was just my boyfriend and I but if you want to catch sun or sunset facing beach. If you want to catch beach view come with party of 3 or more. They wouldn't sit my boyfriend and I facing the boardwalk. So we just sat at the bar The vibe is chill here, love Newport ! But prepared for parking madness lol

Came back to Fly N Fish because it was a while Since our…read morelast visit which was great. This time around was mixed reviews. The wife ordered the sea bass with shiitake mushrooms and unfortunately it was cold and the fish did not have the freshest taste. I tried it to make sure and that was the case. Luckily the saving grace was the Mahi Mahi sandwich that I ordered and it was perfect. The fish was perfectly cooked and the Mrs ordered that as well. Server was kind and switched the dish for us. Place Is always crowded in the evening. Will come back and try it again sometime.

What a wonderful restaurant, great location with a gorgeous view. A wide variety of fine dining…read morechoices, we loved the crab cakes, the tomato soup with grilled cheese, the espresso martini, the steaks. The staff is always friendly and attentive, service has been pleasant and we have come again and again since we like it so much. Definitely a place to stop at next time you are in Newport or if you are local!

Visited for late lunch…read more This spot seems more brunch forward friendly/touristy. The staff was great, very attentive, and on it despite how busy they were. We got seated towards the back slightly away from the window- which was totally ok. We had the tomato and cheddar cheese grilled cheese, and also shared the jay birds chicken sandwhich which came with fries. Both were really good! The food is surprisingly good considering the location. Overall the spot can be a little loud with both younger patrons and out of town visitors.

Just. The. Best. Restaurant. Everrrrrr…read more The food is amazing. The wine selection is amazing. The people are amazing. I would best describe it as upscale Mexican-inspired food, with a relaxed, friendly, chill atmosphere, and super cool and eclectic decor. Everything on the menu is delicious, but I especially love the lump crab squash blossoms and the ceviche tostada. We love it here.

So good! From the food, service and DJ Love spinning on the…read moreweekend? What more do you want?

My best friend and I went out for lobster rolls we've been waiting to try this place for a while…read moreand I was quite happy with our choice Luke's lobsters it a very small little place but don't be scared they have a back patio area with plenty of seating away from the busy street They serve the lobster cold and seasoned I personally love a hot lobster rolls but I still very mugged loved the lobster roll the amount of meat and seasoning was great Food comes out pretty quick and they bring it out to you if your sitting in the back area they make sure you get your food so don't worry

Our first visit to Luke's…read more Service is excellent. Jason is very friendly and helpful. We had the claim chowder - excellent. The lobster was very high quality. The cole slaw was good but we gave feedback to give it more flavor...very clean and healthy but not enough flavor for us. Ambiance - we ate on the tables in a courtyard at the rear and it was very quiet, clean, and peaceful...excellent for lunch or dinner.

Came here last night and had a phenomenal time. The service was great, the host was kind and asked…read moreus about our days. Our waitress checked on us consistently and made sure we were happy and never needed refills. I wish I had gotten her name because she was great! Everyone there was kind and helpful! The food was amazing. The Chilean Sea Bass here is my favorite!! I dream of their whipped potatoes. Also, by far the best place to get butter cake. It was soooo good. The espresso martini was the perfect amount of sweetness that I had to have two. Overall the food was spectacular and always is! This location is so cute and has a nice beachy vibe. We will definitely be back!!!

My family loves Nicks. First time here at this location. We usually go to the Laguna beach…read morelocation. Glad to say, it was a wonderful experience. Food was top notch. Service was attentive and kind. Thank you Ryan (or Brian), our server, for helping my family celebrate my mother in laws birthday. She had the best time and wants to go again. She is particular so that is saying alot. Ambiance is always classy. Thank you Nicks!