How have I walked by this place dozens of times and never tried it out? We went last night and we…read morewere blown away. Even though it was 6:15 on a Saturday night, we were able to be sat right away. As soon as we walked in, someone greeted us and showed us to our table. Our server immediately got us waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink (wife and I both got some delicious beers that they had on tap). We had our little one in tow with us and they were so accommodating to him! As soon as we were ready, our server took our order. We got: Chowder "frots" (fries and tots mixed in with some New England clam chowder, bacon, onions, cheese, and other goodies) 10/10, would definitely order again. My wife got the lobster roll with a side of clam chowder. Loaded with lobster, but you do pay the price. Labeled as market price, this was almost $40. Delicious, but not worth it in our opinion. 6.5/10. Pan roast (house specialty which came with shredded crab, shrimp, clams, and muscles). This, topped with rice, was heavenly. Better than any pan roast I've had. Came out ripping hot as it should. My wife was envious of my dish. 10/10 From the kids menu we also ordered the chicken Alfredo. My kid loved it, but my wife and I both had a bite and wow, we would've ordered that for ourselves it was so good. 10/10. We can't wait to come back just for the food. On top of that, however, service was above and beyond. The servers and everyone in the restaurant were so accommodating to us and our child and made us feel so, so welcome. We would come back even if the food was bad, solely for the service we received. Vibes we great, decoration on the walls look like they hired an artist to paint it. They had two TV's behind the bar / prep area that was showing NBA and PGA which I'll never complain about. All around 10/10 experience.

Weekend dinner, pretty open seating, nice decor…read more Menu is various seafood item ranging from po boys to pan roasts. Ordered the shrimp po boy,pan roast, and kids macaroni and cheese. Po boy had nice crispy shrimp on a fresh roll. Comes with a side of fries. Pan roast was a nice creamy broth with shrimp mussels and crab. Comes with a side of rice. Mac and cheese was a pretty big portion for a kid, really cheesy and rich. Overall pretty good meal and surprisingly pretty affordable considering the cost of seafood. Service was attentive. Would recommend.

Absolutely amazing dinner tonight. Our server Joseph was super attentive and very quick to give us…read moreanything we needed. Also, provided excellent food recommendations. We had the ahi poke appetizer, fish and chips, and the barramundi sea bass. All were delicious. Just a great experience overall!

Love Pacific Catch! Prices on par with the quality of food…read more Service has always been good. Staff is always smiling and so is my family while enjoying a great meal. Love the options ! Absolutely LOVE the warm Lobster Roll ! Once a month at LEAST for us.... Enjoy your first visit... it won't be your last. Welcome to the Pacific Catch lovers club!

每天都有新鮮的漁獲 蝦現買現吃真的很美味…read more漁夫每天出船補 1970年開業至今已超過50年 已經是第三代在做了 It is the unique store for fresh seafood ,very friendly people and best quality seafood ,also ,it locates in the best place ,feeling relaxed beach life

Solid spot with incredible quality protein. They have a small area with dedicated parking and I…read morecame at opening so there were no issues there. I see a lot of reviews complaining about them not being open, I recommend following them on Instagram as they post their hours and offerings on there. I wish they included pricing on their posts to allow us to budget better before being on site. They are very much on the pricier side but for the most part that is justifiable with what you get. I picked up some spot prawns at $45/lb, 4 pieces ran me about $25 but those were so fresh I would get them again. I also picked up scallops. I did expect them to be fresh but they were completely frozen so I am not sure when they harvested them and the scallops themselves were a tad on the smaller side, at about $33 for a 17oz bag that seemed a bit steep. Most of their fish range from $32-35 per pound and their Mexican white shrimp were $25/lb. I do very much plan to come back but this would not be a frequent stop for me

First time at BF, here are some thoughts:…read more -I'm not a big seafood guy, so my goal was to order something with fish, instead of a burger, etc. -We got pico de gallo as an appetizer. The chips were ok, and the pico was delightful, very tasty! -I got the BF burrito with panko crusted white fish. It was quite good, and very filling. I could easily have shared it for my meal. Not a big fan of the Tommy sauce. Overall cool experience and recommended.

Food was decent. Good selection. So you order and take that stand with your number and wait at…read morethe table. But the service was not good. I ordered two tacos, got one. I waited for 15-20 min and when my food came it was not warm. So obviously sitting around. My wife ordered a glass of wine, and literally 30 min later I went back and asked where was our wine and they said you need to go to the bar and get it. They never told us that. So turns out our glass of wine was sitting there at the end of the bar for the past 20 min or so. The people working here don't seem to care. Not coming back.

Had to add the rest of the photos. I Recommend trying the…read moreoysters and some of the fresh seafood options like live Dungeness crabs, live Maine Lobsters, Live shrimps and the king of the Crustaceans the king crabs. Be prepared to drop a few Benjamin's here.

My experience with the Water Grill began with reading…read morereviews on Yelp. I was expecting an overpriced let down like another Fish place in Lake Forest that we have visited. What I experienced was on a whole different level, I might even say this is a "perfect" restaurant; so much better than any other fish restaurant I have ever experienced. We had a reservation for our anniversary, but the table they first offered was not private. We got miffed and spoke with the manager. He moved us to another table which was private. He said something to me that I will always remember, "We are going to make your evening incredible." He did. Our server was John. He was kind, relaxed, attentive and friendly. He immediately brought us the most delicious bread and butter. Our appetizers were shrimp and crowder. Both were very excellent. Unfortunately, one person in our party had a medical issue, but John stayed with us through the whole ordeal. He was so compassionate, sharing a time in his life when things were not so great. His care and kindness were so above and beyond any level of service I have ever experienced. Things improved quickly and our meal came. We had Alaskan Black Cod over soba, the Sea Bass, and I had a two and one quarter pound Lobster! It was a kind of "Oooh" with the sea bass, "Wow" with the Black Cod and "OH MY GOD" when the lobster came. If you have been following me or read my reviews, I can be very harsh and picky when the food is not prepared correctly. This was the best lobster I have ever eaten. The meat was so sweet and fresh. John explained in detail how exactly they prepare the lobster. Great care is taken to preserve that freshness. They gave me every part of the lobster, and I absolutely loved taking my time finding and extracting every ounce of Lobster meat. I love to work and eat at the same time. It was fun. We ended with coffee and dessert. This was an Epic Meal. They spread rose petals on our table for our anniversary. I will never forget the kindness and compassion of John. Beyond Five Stars Definitely the very best restaurant in Orange County.

Luke's Lobster in Balboa was another birthday treat from the wife, and she wanted to take me here…read morebecause she knows I love lobster and crab rolls, or really just lobster and crab in general. Now here's the thing, I've never really had a great lobster roll. It's always been so overpriced for the lack of flavor and just never really worth it. Luke's was the first and truly one of the best places I've had a lobster roll, and honestly it was kinda shocking. We ended up getting the flight, which came with a crab roll, a shrimp roll, and a lobster roll, and all three were phenomenal. But what completely shocked me was that the shrimp roll was a hundred percent the best of the bunch. The butter it came with, that pure savory sweet ocean saltiness, the bread, the butteriness of it, I wish I had ten of them. I could have sat there and eaten all of them right then and there. The shrimp roll was number one for sure, which really surprised me, but it was that good. The lobster roll was a solid second. Great amount of lobster too, and I mean this isn't the kind of place that gives you two or three sad little pieces, they pack a whole handful of lobster in there, which I really appreciated. If you're paying a pretty penny for it, at least they came through with a generous amount. The crab roll though, that one completely fell short. I wasn't too bummed since I was way more locked in on the lobster, but the crab just wasn't there. I don't know if the crab itself just didn't have the flavor this catch around, but it tasted like watered down salt with a little bit of butter. So yeah, that one was not great. Lobster and shrimp though, wonderful. The clam chowder was also really good. I added a little pepper just to give it an extra kick and a little bite, and it was great. The staff were so sweet too, super welcoming and helpful, especially since it was our first time and we had no clue what to get. We hit them with a bunch of questions just to get their insight and hear what their favorites were, and they were awesome about it, really welcoming and just genuinely sweet and helpful. This is definitely one I'd love to go back to, and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a good lobster roll. Truly a good place in my opinion.

I visited Luke's over 2 weeks ago and can't stop thinking about the food. We got the Maine combo,…read morewhich includes a drink, a 6oz lobster roll, a cup of clam chowder and a bag of cape cod chips. The roll was FULL of quality claw meat. The chowder had really large chunks of clam- no barely there tinned fish around. As a note to temper expectations- this is a shack style beach joint. You order your food, and there is a small seating area behind the shop that is shared with a wonderful coffee shop. There may be limited seating. I would have eaten this meal standing up and would be happy as can be.

LOVE OC Fish Grill. Ambiance is great! Spacious inside and…read moreoutside. On Friday they have a Live Jazz band. Staff are friendly & fast service. We love the food bought fried & grilled. Many side options and they come fresh. My favorite side is their cole slaw.

Love this place! Came across this gem after a good workout and needed dinner. Every dish is very…read morefresh, I usually get the salmon entree with rice and Brussel sprouts. Their ahi appetizer with chips and calamari very good! I love the outdoor seating under the grape vines with real grapes and fire place. Service is fast

Such an amazing time having brunch at Joey. Jack had a great rapport with the table and was very…read moreattentive.

Last Tuesday, we had the pleasure of having Johanna as our server and we had the best time! She…read morewent above and beyond for us the entire night! Everything was so timely and professional, thanks Johanna!!

California Fish Grill has become one of my go‑to spots for fresh, flavorful seafood that doesn't…read morefeel heavy or overpriced. The food is consistently delicious -- from the perfectly grilled salmon to the crispy shrimp tacos -- and the sides are honestly some of the best you'll find at a fast‑casual place. The zucchini and Brussels sprouts always hit. But what really made my last visit stand out was Yani. She brought so much warmth and energy to the experience. She was patient, helpful with recommendations, and made sure everything came out just right. It's rare to find someone who genuinely elevates the whole vibe of a restaurant, but she absolutely does. If you're craving fresh seafood with great service, California Fish Grill is always a solid choice -- and if you're lucky enough to have Yani take care of you, even better.

I've wanted to try this place for a while -- a great alternative to the standard burger and fries…read morefast food. This is nice and clean and service was good. I had the 2 fish platter of swai and salmon with brown rice and zucchini as sides. I thought the platter was very good. The swai was cooked very well. The fish was very tender with a delicate flavor. The garlic sauce worked well. I thought the salmon was not as successful as it was a little overcooked. I think it's a mistake to slice the fish so thin -- you almost invariably over cook it when it's so thin. The rice and zucchini were both good. My friend had the Cajun fish tacos and said they were good. There's so much stuff stacked on the taco I thought the fish would be impossible to taste through all the other ingredients, but my friend said he could still taste the fish and thought it was well cooked I particularly liked all the healthy choices like zucchini instead of fries. The one thing I didn't really like was the ordering kiosks. It's fine to have these for the regularly regulars who know what they want. But for a first timer you have questions and no one to answer them. Also, I found it a little annoying standing in line ... It takes people forever to order with all of the options. It might save a little labor for the restaurant, but it really makes ordering take a long time. The prices were also very reasonable. I'm definitely coming back.

Great atmosphere and a fantastic location in Orange County. I ordered the Arctic Char and was…read moresurprised by the very large portion of fish that came out. It was actually my first time trying Arctic Char, and I really enjoyed it.....it tasted fresh and was prepared well. I also had fresh Spinach for my side. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the overall experience was excellent. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend!

Ocean 48 is definitely a very popular restaurant! We couldn't get a reservation for a regular…read moredinner time, so we ended up booking 4:00 PM instead. It turned out to be a great decision because we were seated in a comfortable private dining room, which had a nice view overlooking the restaurant. It was cozy and felt very special. The complimentary bread was absolutely delicious, honestly, I could have eaten way too much of it! For appetizers, we followed our server's recommendations and ordered the Sautéed Shrimp and Wood-Roasted Octopus. Both were outstanding! The flavors were incredible, and the octopus was especially memorable. For the main course, we ordered the Bone-In 22 oz Ribeye along with the Crab & Shrimp Shells & Cheese. The ribeye was rich, flavorful, and cooked beautifully, while the crab and shrimp shells & cheese was creamy and indulgent, a perfect side for the steak. We finished with the Chocolate Mousse Cake, which was a delicious way to end the meal. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. I can definitely understand why this restaurant is so popular, even having dinner at 4 PM was totally worth it! Would definitely come back and try more dishes next time.