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Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in North Orange County

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in North Orange County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of O SEA | seafood for thought restaurant
4.8
4.8 (802)
$30 and under
Seafood
Orange
About the restaurant
O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.

Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.

We can’t wait to serve you.

Top review
WilliamVIP
Dined 5 days ago
We arrived early for our mid-afternoon reservation on New Year's Day. The food was fresh and excellent. I particularity enjoyed the fish tacos and my wife liked her salmon. The staff were friendly and there is plenty of nearby street parking adjacent to the restaurant.
A photo of King's Fish House - Orange restaurant
4.7
4.7 (4095)
$30 and under
Seafood
Orange
About the restaurant
Established in 1998, King’s Fish House is Orange’s choice for seafood. Located at the Stadium Promenade and minutes away from Angels Stadium and the Honda Center, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.

We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.

Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.

Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

Top review
Sue
Dined 2 days ago
Jason was exceptional. He was attentive, funny and very accommodating. His service really made the difference. We eat there quite often and tonight was the best by far.
A photo of Water Grill - South Coast Plaza restaurant
4.8
4.8 (8284)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Costa Mesa
About the restaurant
Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events.
Top review
BrockVIP
Dined 1 day ago
The Water Grill Costa Mesa/South Coast Plaza is our absolute favorite restaurant (my wife and I). The service is impeccable. We enjoyed amazing cocktails served by Graydon , The Awakening is outstanding! Our server Makayla was friendly and very attentive, and the manager Alejandro visiting our table added that extra touch of hospitality. The meal is always spectacular! The freshest seafood, full of flavor, carefully prepared, and served with perfect timing between each course! The ceviche and seafood towers are our favorites along with the best table side bread anywhere. We can’t wait until our next dining experience there, probably next weekend!
A photo of The Dive Oyster Bar - Yorba Linda restaurant
4.5
4.5 (16)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Placentia / Yorba Linda
About the restaurant
Imagine walking down the streets of New Orleans' famed French Quarter, past iron-wrought fences dripping with Mardi Gras beads and kitschy souvenir shops. You eventually stumble upon a lively joint where the stories are just as fresh as the fare. The kettle tips down and out oozes a wonder sauce cooked to perfection and served with warm rice and fresh garnish. It’s instant comfort in a bowl.
Top review
Chasity
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Incredible experience and delicious food! I’ll be back for more pan roast!!
A photo of King's Fish House - Huntington Beach restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1631)
$30 and under
Seafood
Huntington Beach
About the restaurant
Established in 2006, King’s Fish House is Huntington Beach’s choice for seafood. Located at Bella Terra, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.

We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.

Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.

Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

Top review
Peggy
Dined 2 days ago
ALWAYS an excellent experience. Great food, excellent, respectful service. We will be back!!!
A photo of Market Broiler-Huntington Beach restaurant
4.6
4.6 (668)
$30 and under
Seafood
Huntington Beach
About the restaurant
REFRESHED OUR CONCEPT
Along with a new upgraded Dock-to-Dish Seasonal menu, we have added community tables to our bar, added 10 Draft Beer handles, elevated the Wine List, and modernized our handcrafted Cocktails.

Additionally, we have enhanced our Happy Hour offerings, created new made-in-house scrumptious Desserts, and retrained our staff to perfect our Polished Casual Service.

For those loyal guests of Market Broiler, we still have lots of your favorites, but we invite you to come in and sample some of our newest additions!

Top review
JonVIP
Dined 2 days ago
We eat here all the time. Our server, Laney, who is new, was excellent. She was very attentive, eager to please, and a fantastic personality. We hope to see her on future visits.
A photo of Roy's Anaheim restaurant
4.6
4.6 (3472)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Anaheim
About the restaurant
Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the world ever since. Indulge in one of our spectacular cocktails or choose a glass from our award-winning wine list while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs that made us famous.

We invite you to join us at Roy's Anaheim located in Southern California's sunny Orange County, right inside the Anaheim Garden Walk.

Top review
KeeshaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Consistent food and service. If you want great service, ask for Shannon! He’s the best.
A photo of AnQi restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1894)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Costa Mesa
About the restaurant
AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar serves a unique twist on California Vietnamese Cuisine, with favorites like Filet Mignon Potstickers and Miso Black Cod, as well as items from their Award-Winning Molecular Menu.
Top review
DebraVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Wow...haven't been here for YEARS and was back in OC and thought we would try it, since we were staying nearby. It was FREAKING DELICIOUS!! From the cocktails to the apps to the mains...fabulous. We will be back!
A photo of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Anaheim restaurant
4.3
4.3 (3433)
$30 and under
Seafood
Anaheim
About the restaurant
McCormick & Schmick’s Grille in Anaheim, CA is conveniently located near Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. Stop in after a day of amusement or work for the best seafood dining in Anaheim, or enjoy a meal before an evening of sports and entertainment at The Honda Center or Angels Stadium. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes."

Top review
Howard
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Richard the manager does a fantastic job taking care of the customers and staff. The food is excellent with a very comfortable atmosphere.
A photo of Pacific Catch Tustin restaurant
4.3
4.3 (375)
$30 and under
Seafood
Tustin
About the restaurant
Pacific Catch Tustin
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED, INSPIRED BY THE PACIFIC.

Top review
Marle
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Good food, tasteful and comfortable dining room, and excellent service. Perfect for a special yet healthy family meal. Will be returning and supporting this establishment in our neighborhood.
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