Absolutely Phenomenal -- One of My Favorite Restaurants!…read more I cannot rave enough about this restaurant! I have been here more than 50 times, and there is a reason I continue to come back. The food, drinks, service, atmosphere, and location are consistently amazing. The food is always fresh and delicious, with a great menu selection and something for everyone. The drinks are fantastic, the ambiance is beautiful, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and provides excellent service. I have recommended this restaurant to several people and have even brought friends and family from out of town here. They loved it so much that they already want to come back! That says everything. After more than 50 visits, I can confidently say this place continues to deliver. Whether you're looking for great food, amazing drinks, a wonderful atmosphere, or just an overall great dining experience, this restaurant checks every box. If you haven't tried this place yet, you are definitely missing out. Give it a try -- I can almost guarantee you'll be back. I know I will!

I came here salivating with such a craving after browsing Yelp for a great place to eat, which I…read moreusually do when I'm searching for something new to try. I came here for seafood, specifically their Oyster Rockefeller, because I haven't had it in decades. It's one of my all-time favorite dishes, along with foie gras, bone marrow, head cheese, suckling pig, and more. I was happily surprised to discover it's located across the street from my favorite studio, Mr. Inkwell's Classic Tattoo & Piercing. I guess I didn't pay close attention when I mapped out directions--a real downside of relying on GPS these days. I remember when I used to memorize streets, locations, and directions every time I visited a new place or traveled. Anyway, I digress. The place is fancy and spacious, with a market out front, divided into three or four sections: the bar stools right in front of the bar, the bar seating area, the main dining space, and an enclosed patio. The employees all looked experienced and mature, like they had been there for more than a decade. The three hostesses at the front were younger. After looking at the menu, I decided to start with their peach puff pastry topped with vanilla bean ice cream. When a dessert catches my eye, I often prefer to indulge in it first because I might be full afterward. It didn't disappoint. I took my time, savoring every bite. The freshly cut peaches had a nice bite, while the puff pastry was crunchy and flaky, with its very tasty cream. The vanilla bean ice cream was simply delightful. After finishing, I didn't want to spoil the high from such an amazing dessert, so I decided to take the oysters home. It's half a dozen. Presentation-wise, they're a bit underwhelming compared to previous ones I've had. And just so you know, I used to work part-time as a server at an upscale American restaurant at the top of a fancy old hotel in Long Beach, at a well-known authentic Italian pizza place in San Diego, at a small Korean bar in Torrance, at a family-owned Filipino restaurant, and at a Japanese fast-food chain, among others. Even with a full-time 8-5 corporate job, I still worked part-time as a server, dining host, and karaoke hostess. My three favorite pastimes are enjoying delicious food, meeting new people, and discovering new adventures. To continue, my biggest disappointment was that two of the six Oyster Rockefellers didn't contain any oysters at all! It's baffling how that could happen. Usually, Oyster Rockefeller looks bulky with build-up depth from the spinach, cheese, butter, and seasonings on top of the oysters themselves. But these looked dull and bland with a plain flat top. They also weren't that hot. It wasn't really appetizing. Two of them only had the adductor muscle (that round, fleshy part attached to the shell), which I actually love, by the way. So you see, I couldn't be mistaken, as I slurped the oysters only to taste the spinach, cheese, butter, and the little bitty meat muscle I had to scrape a little off the shell with a fork. There were definitely no chewy, soft, and tasty oysters. I hope it was just a simple mishap, especially for an upscale restaurant known for its seafood dishes. Hopefully, a member of management sees and reads this review and takes corrective action to ensure this never happens again. Please note that the usual price for great-tasting Oysters Rockefeller at a well-established restaurant is $30. This place charges $25, which makes me think twice. But then again, some of its dishes are priced a few dollars lower than most, except for the dessert, which costs a few dollars more at $15. However, I still enjoyed it so much that it doesn't matter to me. In life, there are always pros and cons when it comes to overall preferences. It is always up to you to try things yourself and not rely on someone else's opinion, which might prevent you from discovering new things. That said, I am willing to come back to try other dishes that look equally scrumptious and reasonably priced: Toodle-loo, my darling readers. Until next time.

Came for happy hour and had a great time!…read more I ordered the shrimp tacos, Parmesan truffle fries, and the cucumber Hugo Spritzer. The spritzer was light, crisp, and so refreshing. For dessert, I had the brown butter cake with ice cream, and it was absolutely delicious. It was warm, buttery, and the ice cream was the perfect finishing touch. They also had live music, which created a fun, laid-back ambiance.

Just wanted to recognize Lisa, she was the best server. We got seated right away and being our…read morefirst time here she was very patient with us and made it easy for us to peruse the menu before deciding what to order. Everything that she recommended was perfect quality and tasted amazing. Great patio for group gatherings like a birthday. They had live music too. Happy hour is a fun way to grab some fresh oysters.

Omg 10/10 food, went for the $3.25 Taco Tuesday Special and the food was amazing. Visiting from the…read moreUK it was my first time trying Cali Mexican food. Rafael was a delight and I loved his enthusiasm. Would come again!

Found this on Yelp and been wanting to go check this place out for the longest time and I finally…read moregot a chance to go. Me and my sis ordered a chicken nacho , chicken taquitos and chicken burrito to share and try... We found the place cute and have a friendly vibe and cool oldies but goodies music playing in the background... The prices were affordable and the service was great . Overall, we loved the food because it was filling and worth the price. Will definitely come back again ! Thanks California Cocina !!

Best California Fish Grill I've been too.....always exceptional customer service and a very…read morefriendly staff from the service at the kiosk to the kitchen. Will continue to come back and enjoy.

The manager at this location Juanita and all staff are phenomenal. Their customer service is…read morepristine and their attention to detail is great. This is the reason why I keep coming to this location! I drive all the way from the Cerritos location for the same reason, the staff and service! Please keep Juanita there!

What I got: Combo 1 : 3lbs of all shrimp…read more (with potatoes and corn ) (Sauce: the crab shack style) Garlic Noodles Clam Chowder Pina Colada Fried Oysters with Fries I love this place! It's my go to seafood restaurant in Gardena, I'm glad I found this location in cypress. Everything was soo delicious and worth the price! The ambiance is casual and plenty of seatings! This location is huge! They have cute beach vibes inside! Good for any type of parties or celebrations. Service is amazing! Everyone was friendly. The server Sheena was very nice, helpful and recommended us the best deals! We came in an hour before they close and really appreciate her taking care of us! Crab shack is my favorite place and my go to if I'm craving seafood boil! Their crab shack style sauce is super delicious! I got mild because it can get really spicy. The flavors are definitely hitting! The portion is definitely good for sharing! I love the appetizer and other main dishes. Soo many options to choose from you definitely won't get bored! The clam chowder , fried oysters with fries and garlic noodles definitely complimented well with the 3lbs shrimp we got! I also got pina colada to balance the taste and it's very refreshing! We definitely left feeling full, satisfied and happy! I will definitely comeback to this place and recommend this to my friends and family!

This review rating is mainly food related and not their service influenced. We decided to get the…read morecombo 1. This entails 3 pounds of your choice of protein: shrimp, clam, mussel, and crawfish. This also comes with corn, potatoes, and sausages. Only costed $54.99. We just got 3 lbs of shrimp. We thought it was a great deal so we ordered take out and ate it within 30 min of getting it. First impression was good because it was hefty and on the bag, it even had a cute thank you message. When we ate the shrimps, we realized a lot of them stuck to the shell and tasted soft, not the usual crunch that you get in a shrimp. Tasted old and the texture was just off putting. The flavor and the other toppings were good though, but not good enough for me to come back since the shrimp should be the star of the dish. It was also super dead when we walked into the restaurant, but that shouldn't excuse old shrimp. I hope they read this review and take action.

Trent was the most ambitious server i've ever had in my entire life. The man is extremely talented,…read moreproviding extensive knowledge on the beer selection. He also complimented my hair. Furthermore, he is bilingual. Great guy!

Recently stopped by with my girlfriend for an anniversary brunch date and we had a great time! We…read morewere treated exceptionally well by our server Taylor who helped make this day so memorable for us! My girlfriend is vegetarian and Taylor thoughtfully recommended the buffalo cauliflower wings for her and they were a hit. We loved the service and atmosphere she provided and will definitely be coming back soon!!

Don't hesitate to eat here…read more Great Thai restaurant hidden in a roadside complex where all the businesses look the same. There's even a hidden 7-eleven in there. On my way to my hotel, looking for a dinner spot, the name caught my eye. I decided to double back and was the best decision I had made all day. Single dining room restaurant with friendly polite young staff. One double-sided menu makes it easy for ordering. This evening, I ordered Thai Iced Tea, Massaman short rib curry, and the coconut rabbit dumplings. The coconut rabbit dumplings were over the top good! Uniquely prepared fried dumplings filled with ground seasoned meat and skewered on a tiny wooden pick with cucumber, papaya or mango, pepper relish was amazing. This is reason enough to dine here! The Thai iced tea was perfect. The Massaman curry was done right and with short rib meat was absolutely delicious. I think I would try it with pork next time. But if there is a next time, I probably would try their green curry. It was a tough choice. But I didn't regret my decision. This was my first visit, but not my last.

Good Thai Food, Service Could Be More Attentive…read more Visited: August 4, 2026 Location: Coconut Rabbit Thai Bistro, 4280 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720 We recently had dinner at Coconut Rabbit Thai Bistro and overall had a decent experience. The Pad Thai with chicken ($17) was one of the better dishes we tried--good flavor and nicely prepared. The cream cheese wontons ($11) were also very good and probably one of the highlights of the meal. We also tried the coconut dumplings ($14), spicy edamame ($7), pineapple fried rice ($19), garlic pepper beef ($19), and pumpkin curry with shrimp ($22). Everything else was okay, but nothing really stood out as exceptional. We also had two Thai iced teas ($12 total). The biggest drawback was the service. It wasn't bad, but it was definitely not very attentive. We would have appreciated the server checking on the table more often, especially during the meal. Our total was $121 before tax, plus $11.19 tax, bringing the bill to $132.19 before tip. Overall, I'd give Coconut Rabbit 3.5 stars. The Pad Thai and cream cheese wontons were the standouts, while the rest of the food was average. With more attentive service and a little more consistency across the dishes, this could easily be a four-star experience.

Had heard so much about this local gem and finally made reservations to dine! Parking is limited…read more There is street parking and a small lot, not large SUV friendly, so be patient and you may have to walk a bit. We were seated outside. The restaurant is beautiful with twinkle lights and the outdoor atmosphere was elegant, but casual. All of our food was delicious. Service was great! Drinks were good! Highly recommend and will return!

I have driven on Los Alamitos blvd probably over a thousand times and I'm sure I've seen Shenandoah…read moreat least a hundred times, but the outside is so unassuming of how this place is like. So I guess you can say, I judged the book by its cover. Being that this Sunday is Father's Day, but today June 16, 2026 is the only day that the whole family can be together, we did an early celebration of Father's Day here at Shenandoah at the Arbor. We had reservations but they were not crowded in any means. Chelsea our server was such a sweetheart. As we looked over the menu, we were served our Apple fritters and got our drinks. Chelsea got our entree orders and with precise timing, our salads came out. The salad was very refreshing with their homemade chipotle ranch. Since they do not serve regular ranch I stayed with the dressing snd it had a mild kick which I enjoyed. I originally wanted either the granny's fried chicken or Country fried pork chop or the country fried steak, but they had a special menu with a Pichaña Roast which I was going to change my original plan, however they ran out, so I went back to one of the original ideas. So collaboratively my two boys and I each ordered one of the fried items so we can each give the other a portion to sample. My wife and daughter both ordered steaks. As the food were served, we all shared a bite for everyone to try each entree. My wife's ribeye was delicious. She ordered it medium, but it came out medium rare which she doesn't mind and it was super tender. My daughter's New York strip was tough even though she ordered it medium rare, the cut was just not as tender. The country fried steak was thin, but it was tender, however not crispy. The fried chicken was a nice sized portion, fairly moist and the pork chop was just very dry. The food tasted good, the portions were great, the service was excellent. I'm not sure how long they are serving the Pichaña for, but I would definitely like to go back to try that.

Brunch date with my partner. Best pork I've ever had. I really enjoyed the pasta that came with…read moretoo. I had fried oysters and scallop risotto. Scallops were tender and cooked perfectly. Cute hidden spot and perfect for a weekend meal. There's a cute hallway seating area perfect for dinner and reminds me of small mom and pop restaurants in Europe. Service was great. Would love to go again!

Cafe Hiro is always a solid bet for dinner!!!…read more Tasty food. Excellent service. Decent parking. Cannot go wrong here ever.

The food was delicious. Service was excellent. The steaks are cooked to perfection. I highly…read morerecommend this place.

Tried this place on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food is! I got the baby…read moreback ribs with chipotle bbq and my husband got the prime rib (which I kept stealing bites of). It's dimly lit inside, and is definitely the old school 'steak house vibe' but don't let that fool you, cuz the food is really good. Definitely be back.