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    Wahoo's Fish Tacos

    4.0 (225 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Jeff H.

    This was my first time trying Wahoo's Fish Taco. I ordered a chicken chipotle and their sauce was so good. Server greet you with a warm smile and see if you need anything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the restaurant put their salsa near the trash bin, the manager should manage a better placement.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Besides that, I really enjoy my launch there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lenny L.

    Was in the area and craving for seafood ended up here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do have outdoor seating area and I think it's really nice lots of parking as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered salmon bowl and ordered crispy fish taco. The food took a little bit to come out considering it's not busy went around lunch time on a Saturday. The guy who served my food is nice he made sure I have all I need and keep on checking if I'm ok. The food - the salmon is really dry wish there was a sauce that comes with it but they do have some salsa counter they have that special home made salsa but does not really go with the fish the rice is good though. I did ordered crispy fish taco and for some reason it's not crispy looks like a grilled fish and also dry as well. Probably ordered will definitely come back but for now 3

    Brian H.

    Had to stop here. Original location. Karla was very nice. Sweet lady. She was friendly and professional. She remembered my name. Food is awesome. It's really good. Tacos are great. Huge and filling. I love their salsa bar. The green sauce and Maria's sauce is sooooo good. Restaurant is clean. Has a beach and surf vibe. Great spot. Highly recommended.

    $16 for a pile of white rice?!?!! At a fast food place? Our last visit was over $75 for 3 meals which we wrote off as a mistake & overlooked. Wahoos has gone significantly downhill in quality yet raised prices exponentially. The employee didn't seem to care at all about our concerns. Last Wahoos order for us for good.

    Joel T.

    Eat here all time and figured I'd try the onion rings. 5 rings (1 small) for $6.80 = $1.36 each and two were burnt. Ouch.

    Found a hair in my food. Disappointing honestly.

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    Thanks Paulie!

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    Love this place! Service is awesome, food is always good. Never much of a wait time, either. I will keep coming back! Thank you!

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    3 Stars for customer service, but the food is mediocre. Typical fish taco place, a little over priced for Fish Taco plate

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    I had the bonsai bowl with tofu. It was delicious. Wahoos offers some healthier options, which is unique for a chain Mexican place.

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    15 years ago

    Not a fan although so many say they love this place. Fish is dry and pricey for it's blandness. Go find a Baja fish taco joint!

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    Solid, consistent Mexi-Cal food. Can't go wrong when you're in the mood for mex.

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    Swordfish, very tasty grilled
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    Shuck Oyster Bar

    4.1
    (1.3k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    A great place to meet up with friends for happy hour many different kinds of oysters very friendly…read moreplace sorry forgot to takes pic next time

    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.

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    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    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

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    Fun and very busy.
    Fun and very busy.
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    Brought a friend and her family here to celebrate a milestone birthday on a Saturday afternoon…read more We were really hoping to sit in the patio, or at least near it but, unfortunately we were sat at a booth alongside the interior wall. Totally understandable as it's peak summer, and a weekend, they get busy. The restaurant was hot and humid. Now I'm sure they have AC, and even with all the windows and patio doors being open, they really should have opted to use the AC. The entire dining experience was uncomfortable. We ate our meal literally sweating. Even our server was sweating lol All our drinks went room temp in a matter of 10 minutes, we had to repeatedly ask for glasses of ice from the bar just to try and mitigate our body temperatures somehow. Also, the booth itself was incredibly tacky. And I don't mean visually tacky, I mean the texture. The feeling of plastic when it gets really old and it feels sticky to the touch, that tacky. You couldn't slide in or out of that booth if your life depended on it. And again, considering how humid and hot the interior was, it only made it worse. The lighting was also so dim that it gave the vibes of being sat in the corner of a musky Denny's diner lol. Halfway through our meal they turned the lights off for dinner service (I get it, to set the mood) but it made the table so dark we had to ask them to turn them back on so we could see the food on our plates. It wasn't that the entire restaurant was dim, it's certain tables (and sadly ours was definitely one of them) We had a party of 6, and one person got their meal well before the rest of the table. We of course insisted she begin eating, which she did, and our remaining meals came out as soon as she was done with hers. The waiter removed her plate as he set down everyone else's lol. The food was good, but, again with how uncomfortable the environment was, it was hard to enjoy. The restaurant was also fairly empty throughout our meal. We got there before 5 so that awkward "linner" time frame. Even so, we had to flag down our waiter for another round of drinks, water, etc. The Shorebird absolutely has stunning views, and that's what they're known for. Their food is solid, mist dishes fairly justifies the high price point. This visit was just not their best. Overall service and ambiance, fell extremely flat. I set the bar high for my guests, as they traveled in from out of town and I raved about my experience from a few months back. Granted, I was sat at the patio, overlooking the beautiful view, and the service was impeccable. With all the stellar dining options in Newport, unless you find yourself at a table on the balcony, I don't think Shorebird is the obvious choice. You'll end up spending the money regardless so you may as well look for a spot that is guaranteed to meet the expectations of the price point without having to be dependent on a view.

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    Shorebird located on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach offering coastal cuisine in a modern, airy setting with views of the o...
    Shorebird located on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach offering coastal cuisine in a modern, airy setting with views of the o...
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    4.5
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    3.4 mi

    The workers are so nice, and the food is so good! My fav is the original lobster roll, such a cute…read moreplace to eat in the back courtyard. 10/10 recommend

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    Front of Luke's Lobster
    Luke's Lobster Balboa Island
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    4.5
    (301 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    This became our third Nick's Store and I gotta say, it's probably my favorite! Our Patio table was…read moreperfect during our sunny Wednesday afternoon visit and the bar area looks really nice. Inside, some of the seating in the back looks a little dark, but it's probably comfortable. We visit Nick's on Lake in Pasadena and they have flatbread that we don't see at Nick's on 2nd in Long Beach. This Newport Beach location has Sushi Rolls, so we tried a couple and they were delicious. Great shared item for 2-4 people, and maybe even a meal for some. They had a Corn Chowder that was absolutely delicious! We also had the Deviled Eggs and were split... I loved them but my wife was not at all happy because they were mustard forward. So I got 3 of the 4! Service, from Bria, was exceptional. She was super lovely to acknowledge my birthday and I had a super tasty chocolate cake. It was rich, moist! I probably shouldn't have finished it, but it was TOO good! 100% recommend this location and will try to return when we are in the area.

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    Interior
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