Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Costa Mesa

"Love this place! The way they cook the broccoli and green beans is outstanding! Hard to pick which side with my fish! Great sauces too!!! Oh and..."

Albert Baloiu

Aaron Beaulieu

Wahoo's Fish Tacos

88/100 (2946 ratings)

"Went here on a whim one Sunday night and was impressed on every level. All tacos and sauces were delicious. The crispy fish was so good we got back..."

Johnny Nguyen (half_punch)

"You get a lot of food for the money and it’s healthy..."

Evelyn Colon

"Update: 10/23 Question. Does anybody else absolutely hate the way the Wahoo's in Costa Mesa looks now after their "remodel"? I say "remodel" because..."

Adam Ramirez

"Always very friendly and courteous. Order ahead food is ready in a flash. Place is clean and..."

Billy Bobjoe

"Always a favorite place for some epic..."

Andy Donahue

"Service and food are great. I was welcomed as I entered the..."

Gregory Doomanis, MBA

"This place is a hidden gem! If you are looking for a fast option of Mexican food this is the place. I love the protein bowl (Paleo bowl). It’s..."

Shay P

"Great Staff and Karla we have known awhile from dining there and seeing her around town! And absolutely love the food! Thank you..."

Rich Hendrickson

"No mas hangry! I dream of these shrimp tacos. Plus the Baja rolls are awesome too. Service is always top notch. Can't wait to eat..."

Steve

"What can I say. Wahoos is a great family restaurant. We ordered two Hawaiian burritos. They were perfect 🥰. Love this place and I would..."

John Rodriguez

Wheelchair Accessible

"As I review businesses more, I realize I have to be more honest about my reviews vs doing 1 star and 5 star reviews. The food is great, the shrimp is..."

Fiya

"Great staff who help you out with all of your questions. They make wonderful suggestions after listening to you. Food is fresh and delicious, I..."

Nick

"If you're not familiar with oysters, this is a great place to learn. My server Oscar was very helpful and friendly. There's plenty of craft beer and..."

kirk simpson

"This is the Oyster place that you post on your IG and everyone asks “wHeRe Is ThAt?!?” But you gatekeep it from them because you want all the..."

Alexander Ver

"Always a good time, we order a dozen oysters west and east coast, which were amazing. The Octopus ceviche is a must and the mushrooms so..."

cruz guerrero

"The best place to get fresh oysters in Orange County. They have a variety of oysters from Washington, theEast Coast, and Prince Edward Island..."

Andrew White

"Oysters are delicious and they explain where they are from when serving if you ask for randoms. Which is nice for trying new ones. I love their..."

David Bradshaw

"The first time my wife and I were in this restaurant. We really liked everything! Service, serving, dishes. The oysters are fresh and delicious. We..."

Roman Opanasiuk

"Oysters, raw & fried w/ Habanero sauce (be careful), Caviar Fingerling Lime, or Pickled Wasabi, Uni pasta, Caesar salad, Ahi & Lobster tacos,..."

Faith

"Denise was amazing from greeting us to recommending dishes and making sure we LOVED everything. We sure did! Grilled octopus and the scallops are to..."

Kamila Adamczyk

"If you’re looking for a place that has over 25 varieties of oysters and has very friendly customer service, I highly recommend Shuck Oyster Bar...."

Michael Snyder

"Great spot for date night! Food had nice presentation, and drinks were good too. Friendly service and cute vibes overall. For food - Ordered a few..."

Christine Song

"One of our favorite go-to restaurants when we're in the area! The oyster selection is always great, their tacos are incredible, especially the ahi..."

Nathan Mulhern

"The sourdough bread is OUTRAGEOUS. Seafood is very fresh, everything cooked to perfection. Very cozy atmosphere, will definitely be returning when..."

Brandon Krause

"Great oysters! A bit pricy averaging about $4 each. They only had beers in a can and not too many varieties. Nice staff. Outdoor seating..."

Xplor Fitness

"The food in this place is so great. The oyster was the best oyster I ever had. We really enjoyed our dinner here. The service is great too. I will..."

Christine Pascua

"Ordered oysters, the lobster linguine and lobster roll. The lobster roll and lobster linguine were pretty good but a little bit heavy. We were a..."

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Wheelchair Accessible

"The service provided by Azarel was friendly and welcoming The tacos fish and shrimps were delicious and healthy The burrito was delicious It’s..."

Hind Deaf

"One of the best wet burritos i have tried , girls are nice, and all the team is young and professional . Will be back..."

TOUFIK

"Great place if you want to eat healthy. Also some richer options. Nice decor and happy..."

Tom Bugler

"Came in with my friends after a competition game and we were looking for something fresh and not so fattening, we got to Wahoo's and ordered their..."

Gio Anthony Vanni

"It's in a top end Shopping Mall, but in a mall never the less. Hard to compare it with a stand alone business. Because it's on the West side of the..."

Steve Hunsader

"Fuego carnitas tacos were delicious. The ceviche was good too. The nachos were nothing special sadly. Overall great..."

David

"First time eating here...Will return as the food was great. Really enjoyed the carnitas tacos! Good variety of menu options. Looking forward to..."

Laura McKay

"Oh goodness I’ve been wanting some shrimp and ordering the shrimp bowl with side of chips and salsa with extra avocado hit the spot! 😩 To the..."

Dalia Angelica Rea Naranjo

"Got the one enchlada combo along with some chips and salsa. The amount of chips we received left something to be desired but always love the mushroom..."

Hiromi H

"First plate fish tacos with all rice. Second plate cheese enchilada with white rice & spicy beans also fish taco on the side. Chips & salsa with..."

Lovely Libra

Sushi Shunka

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome little sushi place. Pictured are the Poki roll + Shunka roll + yellowtail sashimi + edamame + miso..."

Bennett Widyolar

"This is the best place around for authentic sushi. Not so much if you like Americanized sushi rolls loaded with mayo and fried things. Highly..."

Alluvium inc

"Definitely some of the best sushi I've had. It was a bit of a long wait, but it was definitely worth it. I mostly tried their sushi and I was not..."

Ossama Ghanim

"What makes Shunka Sushi special is their wide seasonal selection of fish from Japan. If you are interesting in trying some new fish that go beyond..."

Christian Lee

"The sushi here is still really good but the quality in the nigiri and rolls are not the same. I understand the prices rising because the prices have..."

Zuko Ackerman

"Good sushi place but I would say it's one level below Nana San or San shi go in terms of the sushi and it's a bit more expensive as well. The king..."

Justin C.

"Came here for omakase. Food and service was good. I think vince(?) was our servers name. All the workers are soooo cute and expressed alot of..."

Jayde Le

"I recently ordered a takout order for Shunka; I have been here in the past but this was my first time ordering takeout since the pandemic. Phone..."

Emily Ko

"It had been over a year since the last time I dined here. Came back for the Omakase. The quality of the fish were not as excellent as last year. But..."

John L

"Serving primarily sushi/nigiri and rolls, this is more of a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant with just a hint of fusion. We ordered omakase and..."

Tammy Liu

Wahoo's Fish Tacos

83/100 (1201 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We used to come here many years ago - it was one of our favorite lunch spot. Then we moved and almost forgot about the place. Today we had lunch..."

Natasha Tulkoff

"I've been coming to Wahoos for a lot of years this really good SoCal style food and the two enchiladas today with the green sauce..."

Jerry Centeno

"The food here at this location is so fresh and tasty! I like how big this location is with many seating options. Service has been great each time I..."

Cindy H

"Awesome lunch spot! Looking for something different on a work trip I came across Wahoo’s. Fresh, fast, and wahoo so tasty!!!! Well done!..."

Brian Amrine

"Protein bowl for the win every time. staff is always on pt. hard to beat the..."

jeff byrne

"My all time favorite since 1988. I still eat at any of their locations I can every chance I get. Which unfortunately isn’t very often anymore..."

Larry

"Wahoo's is a family restaurant and a tradition but not only this, it is in fact an institution. Thank you to the fine people here who go above and..."

andreas heger

"Love their Wahoo teriyaki steak over rice! The meat is tender, flavorful and eatable. There's never enough teriyaki sauce, but they were generous on..."

A. F.M.

"Food is fantastic. I love this wet burrito meal with the green salsa. They serve it with red salsa..."

Evelyn Colon

"When I’m near a Wahoo’s I try to stop by because they closed all the San Diego locations… My go to is the 2 fish enchilada plate with green..."

Al Fernandez

"I always try to stop at Wahoo's when I am back in town. And this is why. the fish is always good and love the vibe of the..."

Chris Heinemeyer

"Love me some Wahoos but recent visits the og #2 plate was not as deep in flavor just the white rice was not up to what I used to from here... the..."

A R

"Food was pretty good and prices are also very..."

imtiaz ahmad

"Difficult to believe being a So CA girl, however true, this was my first time to Wahoo's. The parking is a real struggle, but the food is TOTALLY..."

Kandi Hollinger

Yard House

83/100 (2431 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful place. Delicious food and amazing service. Very accommodating. They have the best poke nachos I ever had. Does not shy with sauce. The..."

F R

"Got seated right away and our server was on top of it. He had 3 other tables but still had time for us when we needed something. Their variety of..."

Fernando Cadiz

"The manager at this location is great! The food was amazing as always. There is free parking in the deck at The Triangle and elevators that you can..."

Nia Bush

"The food is delicious! Great food! Service is amazing!!!! Ribeye steak is..."

Lizbeth Moreno

"The food and flavors do not disappoint, really enjoyed the sangria and firecracker..."

Ashley Crutchfield

"I love the yard house and this location is great. Service was great, food was great. Highly recommended for a beer and a..."

Lainie Willow

"This Yard House has been here for years. It still looks great inside and the food and service are solid. The menu has a lot of great options. The..."

T.J. Tarazevits

"Our waiter David was the best server I have had in years. Knowledgeable, friendly and fast. Our food was excellent. We started with the chicken..."

JohnB 00007

"I had a nice time at this yardhouse. Good service, good food, festive atmosphere and great prices! The waiters are..."

DWM harrell

"Enjoyed the happy hour deals with friends here. The only downside I saw was the HH Menu says $4 off the half yard beers, but actually $2 was applied...."

Kian N.

"Good food, large portions. Great bar. Can be loud with the tvs and music playing as..."

Vylet Black

"Michelle was great. It was an appetizer type of day. We tried the crispy chicken wings, Wisconsin cheese curds and the calamari dish. Order an extra..."

Enrique Martinez

"Wow ! Best happy hour & service ever received at a Yard House. Justin served us so well with his right hand man Pavel serving up the happy hour..."

Lori Davenport

"Great food and cocktails. Will be back for..."

Helix (FGC_Helix)

"Friendly staff, good service. $5 Wine Wednesday! Great Happy Hour selection, Mushoo eggrolls and chicken lettuce wrapes are spot on! We did have to..."

Cindy H

"Truly excellent. The cali stack was probably the best order they had, but the onion rings, pizza, and firecracker shrimps were fantastic. The servers..."

Ahmad

"Great costumer service, friendly staff, and great food! The steaks are definitely over priced compare to its quality. Their fried chicken sandwich is..."

Hesam Abedini

"Title: Exceptional Dining Experience at Yard House Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review: I recently had the pleasure of dining at Yard House, and I must..."

Mark Garza

Catalina Fish Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"The selection of food was good and prices were excellent for sea food. We had the fish and chips, the portions were good, the only complaint I had..."

bobkidgib

"Great little hidden gem. I usually could care less about seafood. But this place is just absolutely amazing. I love everything on the menu, and..."

Leonard Mayorquin

"Tacos were really good. I tried a fish, lobster, and tiger shrimp. Great value, and excellent quality. I can't wait to go back and try everything..."

Scott Shackleton

"My first time visit and I was pleasantly surprised at variety and quality of the seafood on the menu. Fish and chips was prepared and cooked quickly..."

Brent M

"We found this gem of a restaurant after surfing the morning at the beach in Newport Beach... We each ordered a couple tacos and had the clam chowder...."

Michael Gibson

"Decent local seafood taco, burrito, tostaditas, nachos, quesadilla, and snack place. They serve wine and beer on tap. Plenty of indoor seating. No..."

M A S

"Salmon salad was good and prepared well. Family said their Kona stir fry bowl wasn't the best. Burrito was pretty good. Cute place and nice staff...."

Darlene “Carrie” Watzke

"Great place to stop for seafood! Love the crab cakes and the smoked Ono. Their tartar sauce and cocktail sauce if 5 star!..."

Linda Adams

"If your looking 4 the best fish tacos, you will find them here! I highly recommend this place, you can't go wrong with anything on their..."

Gene Schwab

"Truly a calm, Hawaiian atmosphere, and delicious food. very..."

Jose Allen

"We really enjoyed this restaurant. My son loved his meal which they happily accommodated his request since he's a picky eater. He enjoyed his..."

Danielle Hall

"Omg this place was amazing. My girlfriend and I had coconut fried shrimp ,ahi tuna sandwich. , Amazing , the salsa bar "all fresh" was to die..."

Justin Kinney

"Absolutely Delicious! I've never had the pleasure to dine in as this was my first visit. The portions were more than generous and the fish was cooked..."

Timothy Donovan

"Great food at a good price. I had the calamari tacos with rice n beans which was excellent! Does Don Rogers still own this? I remember his sandwich..."

Instant Local Marketing Profits Larry Conn

La Cave Restaurant

81/100 (1588 ratings)

"Great atmosphere, gives you that old school steakhouse vibe. Also some live music. The filet wasn't bad. The NY streak strip wasn't so great..."

Anson Abraham

"We went here last night for the first time and I was absolutely delighted to find out that there was live music! There was a man playing the guitar..."

Jessica Tussey

"This place is awesome the first time I went there. Very cool speak easy vibe down in the basement of a building. The service was exceptional The food..."

Kjell Maack

"The best most romantic atmosphere at L Cave Steak House! Nice music, nice servants, bartender is great. Food is delicious and drinks are amazing!..."

Sonya Muse

"Pretty much perfect in every category. The food and service were both excellent. Appetizers like the shrimp cocktail and garlic bread, and sauteed..."

Leif Satermo

"Incredible atmosphere. Like stepping into a 1960s Las Vegas steak house. Great live music and shrimp cocktail was great. Steaks were just alright. I..."

Daniel Hoffman

"Fiona was amazing, greeting us as old friends. Ceaser, our bartender and server was attentive. He seemed to read our minds and was there for anything..."

Henry Arthur

"I've eaten at the best steakhouses in Orange County. This is my favorite.. It's like you're walking into an old Martin Scorsese mob movie....."

Matthew Kohen

"Step into the Time Machine, destination 1962. Dark atmosphere, a single table candle, smoke filled room, and Nat King Cole crooning as you enjoy..."

Paul Fely

"Rib Eye Steak and Mushrooms were a bomb, The ambiance was great with an old school vibe Would recommend to try should you find yourself in..."

Maxmilian Thomas

"Laura, the manager, was kind enough to check on us while we were eating. We raved about Edgar. He's a fabulous waiter, knowledgeable, hard working,..."

Lauren Lost

"Perfect date spot. Old school charm. Expensive but worth it every once in awhile. No prices on the menu so cross your fingers and hope for the..."

Jeff Kroll

"Best steakhouse in OC. Very old school. No menu. The shrimp cocktail is great. The steaks are fabulous. The cocktails are second to..."

Luke Thelen

"The perfect restaurant to take your parents when they’re in town. Not kidding, your dad will love it as much as mine does. The waitresses are so..."

Am Ramirez

"Really neat place and not what you would expect when you pull to it. Service, food, and drinks were amazing. Definitely coming..."

Casey Palacios

"Established in 1962. Located below ground. Live entertainment and karaoke on weekends. A great steakhouse and small intimate dining. Reservations..."

Vincent Jackson

"The people at the bar was really loud. So that detracted from our meal. The steaks were..."

Marnie Lux

King's Seafood Company

"My father and I really enjoy Santa Monica Pier Burger supervise by Jim the manager we really appreciate him a lot and so honored to be a part of King..."

Chris Schuck

"Great food and great..."

Tony Gaitan

Odie Mir

Capt Mike's Fish Fry Restaurant

"Gonna have to give it 3 stars. French fries tasted like the fryer oil needs to be changed.. $8.50 fish and chips. The fish is really good. Not the..."

Todd D Newkirk

"The fish and chips are fantastic. They also serve chicken , that was really good too . Comes with beans , tortillas, I like it better than El polo..."

Mike Breedlove

"This place is a hidden gem! The fish fry is always fresh and crispy, the vibe is retro. The portions are generous. Rounding off a hearty meal are..."

Meghana Chaudhary

"Used to work right next door when it was Bargain Food Basket years ago. Still to this day they have the best Fish and Chips but also their chicken is..."

Ivan Parra

"I've been eating here for 30+ years. The food is consistant and has not changed whatsoever. Great spot for a good meal and a good..."

Zachary LaFata

"Basically a Mexican Long John Silver's. Quality fried fish, shrimp, and chicken at affordable prices. Excellent fish and..."

Simon Kaulius

"We have been coming here for years. The chicken is great and the onion rings are amazing. We really love the fried zucchini too. There have been a..."

Estefany Calderon

"The girl behind the counter was super nice, and the guy tending to chicken on the grill was busy to say the least. Overall this was a nice, relaxing..."

Angel Leia

"The staff was friendly and service was fast. It is a clean place, and the food was good. The chicken was not over seasoned and it was great and so..."

Patricia Erving

"Best chicken and fish and chips and great people known them for years and best childhood place to eat out..."

Sabina Martinez

"The food is awesome there and they even have fish and chip, shrimp and chips and fish and shrimp combo..."

Glenn Aranda

"This fish & frye, chicken grill is a little hole in the wall but let me tell y'all it is absolutely delicious, is like a landmark in Costa Mesa is..."

Alfredo Felix

"Some of the best fish and chips around. They got it down pat. Worth driving..."

Edwin Pentz

Water Grill

78/100 (2752 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Water Grill provides not only an exceptional dining experience but also a welcoming atmosphere that adds to the overall enjoyment. The ambiance of..."

Frank Sea

"Celebrated our wedding anniversary at Water Grill for lunch. The seafood restaurant is very lovely, sophisticated, beautiful decor and cozy ambiance..."

Lisa (SuLi)

"We arrived as a large group, and had plenty of food to share and try with each other. Incredible food, service and atmosphere. The lobster was so..."

Alberto Tempo

"This is my second visit. The ceviche is a little bit different style but still really good - just less acid taste. We love the overall experience to..."

Alice C

"Water grill is one of my favorite spots to go to in Costa Mesa. Located across south coast plaza on Bristol. If arriving to your reservation after..."

Jenifer Bond

"First time in this water grill, and it was amazing! Restaurant is beautiful and cozy, the interior design is more beautiful than San Diego water..."

diego tames

"Overall experience was solid. Ambiance was great. Service was great. Food was good. Really good: - King crab legs - Chilean sea bass - seafood..."

Richard Woo

"Extremely fancy restaurant for seafood! Make sure to make reservations ahead! Seafood here is impeccable! Everything was amazing! The scallops were..."

JiShun Zhou

"Great food and still so many things I want to try. Might be some of the best clam chowder I’ve had on the west coast and the Scallops I will..."

David Fagan

"First time here to celebrate our birthdays and anniversary and it was amazing!!! The decor, seating, the bar, plating, and even the bathrooms were..."

El A

Rubio's Coastal Grill

"Rubios fish tacos are a classic quick taco treats. Love getting the fish tacos. The chips were a bit cold but their food is still..."

Jenifer Bond

"We were served one of the most delicious and quality bowls ... everything tasted fresh and yummy. The interiors though need some..."

Vishal Pandey (DDSF)

"I work in the same plaza and I eat here every single lunch break. They are extremely professional and fast, and food is always delicious! It really..."

Nathan Macias

"Loved the tacos on taco Tuesday. The shrimp trio got $9.99 is a great deal and also chicken tacos for $2.25 each and steak tacos for $2.50..."

Marzi Mody

"Always enjoy Rubio's. Their plates can be creative and all of their food has that "fresh" feel. The shrimp bowl could use a little more shrimp, but..."

Juan Pelaez

"Fast, tasty food! Quick, accommodating service! I called and placed a pick up order...it was ready in 10 minutes and employees were friendly made..."

Destiny Star

"quick. priced right. tasty 🌮 🌮 . one of my go to lunch spots. staff always..."

jeff byrne

"On their Taco Tuesday they put enough fish on one taco that they could literally put into three tacos!!!! And all their food is literally amazing!!..."

chris churchill

"Excellent costumer service! The shrimp tacos are really good..."

Jocelyn Rodriguez

"Just get the ordinary fish tacos! The..."

iamthewheel

"Wow, was not expecting how inexpensive it is to have fish tacos here. It's great 😃👍 and they look..."

EnochTravels Reviews

"Food is bomb!! And... when we're talking about customer service this guys are the best, so friendly environment, super attentive and nice people...."

Noraeli Fregoso

"The staff are so friendly and the food only takes the amount of time it takes you to choose your favorites from the salsa bar. Taco Tuesdays can't..."

Juan Barba

"Really nice day in Sf, and we wanted to grab some small bites and drinks. We got seats at the bar right away, and were served quickly. Good views. We..."

Gidget Llana

"The family and I enjoy the fish tacos and the salsa. Food is always good and filling and there is something available for even the most picky of..."

Daniel Spivack

Wheelchair Accessible

"one of the best seafood place. not busy like other KC we love it, and we'll visit you again..."

Mataia Sika

"There was no wait, food was great and service was wonderful ! I loved the lychee sake it was really good. I recommend..."

Sandra Kunipo

"My friend and I love to go to eat there the food is great the service super overall wounferful place with great..."

Rogelia Mendez

"OMG!! This was our first time here and we're thoroughly impressed!! Food was ah-mazing!!! Made our visit to Cali beyond worth it!! 20thumbs up from..."

Iammr Perkins

"One of my favorite chain restaurants...."

Dan Lukes

"our favorite spot, good service no traffic and the food is perfect � Seafood..."

Mataia Toivao Logoisiva

"Food was amazing and the service was great. We definitely will be returning to this..."

Angelica Porter

"Great food!! Glad we made this a stop on our visit to Orange County/Costa..."

Chimetria Perkins

"This restaurant is good! Staff is good and taste is good. I'll back again soon! Thank you! :)..."

Kengo Terai

"Soooo good..."

Brooke Kylie Lambert

"The best of Costa Mesa. I love..."

Rosalbita Grca

"Good service and good and fresh..."

Diep Tran

"Next time you're craving seafood stop in to The Kickin Crab in Costa Mesa. The seafood alfredo is so yummy. We also had their super tasty shrimp..."

J Gomez

"I have been to the westminster Santa ana and Irvine location and the Costa Mesa one is by far the best! The sauce is tastier with more chunks of..."

Diane Hoang

"Wow this place is amazing the FOOD OMYGOSH!!!❤🦀🦞🦑🦐🌽 and we were so impressed by the service! Jasmine our waitress also deserves 5..."

Shannon W. Pizano

"Friendly staff. Good food. Clean..."

Brandon Norris

"The shrimp are very fresh every time I've been. The Gumbo was too watery, the shrimp used in it were over cooked, taste more like a watered vegetable..."

Elizabeth Grant

"First time there , the person helping us was helpful. Had king crab legs ,shrimp and clams. The sauce was very good but the clams were on the small..."

Dien Savercool

"Garlic noodles, shrimp, mussels, and shrimp and fries. Great place, great service, and great..."

Tony T

"First time here to celebrate early fathers day with my babies. Been coming to cali alot and would usually go to Joe's Crab Shack or San Pedro Fish..."

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"I was excited to try the concept of the way you eat here. I ordered King crab legs with all the spices, medium hot and added a corn. The legs were..."

Rayna Barker

"Best Kickin Crab I have been too. The food,service,and location has always been great. I have not had any complaints from friends and family that are..."

Angela KM

"Excellent fast sweet service! Food as expected. They want you to go in from one of the doors though for social distancing. I wish they had clear..."

Andy Prud

"One of our favorite dinner joints.. we've been coming here since their soft opening and we've always left stuffed and happy. #2 combo, kickin style..."

Andi Hendricks

"I love kicking crab!! The shrimp, clams and crab are my favorites. Only down side is they don't take reservations so be prepared to wait a bit. It is..."

Kellaaay

Inka Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The food was tasty, it was my first time trying empanadas and it turns out the best experience. The service was great. The only reason i give 4..."

Maryam Outadi

"Open since 1996 and one of sole remaing businesses in an ever changing business park, its nice to know that some things never change. Food is still..."

Taheed Watson

"By far the best food I've had during my stay in Irvine. I need to find a Peruvian place back in London. The service was amazing too, the lady doing..."

Daniel Barker-Wyatt

"First time and worth the visit. Had the classic Lomo Saltado and it did not disappoint. Lot of flavor with quality cuts and generous portion. As a..."

Frank Arev

"Literally the best food I’ve had in a while! We’ve only tried the fried rice and noodles and the empanadas which were DELICIOUS but we’re..."

Nabeelah K

"Don't let the outside fool you - looks almost like a chain restaurant - but inside you will find a family style restaurant with a rustic ambiance,..."

Jubin Edachery

"Excellent Peruvian food. I had the Chimbotano with chicken and loved it. Nice and spicy but not too much. My husband had the Spaghetti Saltado but he..."

Amy Kaulius

"I simply love Inka Grill! They got some great food and I live for their beef chowder. Highly..."

Nikita P

"Food is great and so is the service. Their Chaufa de Pollo is really good here, as well as the Steak Milenesa! This is probably the best Peruvian..."

Doug Dittrich

"Terrific meal! Great drinks too. The place can get packed. The yucca root was SO great! Paella was tasty too. The only downside was the tables were a..."

Sherine Beltran (Beltran Properties Group)

"Great food always. The taste is amazing and also the portions are large. The best part is the green sauce and beead that they serve as side at the..."

Abhijeet Shegokar

"I have been going here since 5 years. I love the food here and the green sauce. Green sauce is so good that I can finish it myself in one seating. I..."

Anurag Singh

"Tried Peruvian food for the first time and I liked it soo much it tasted exactly like indian style that spiciness is so good and I tried there..."

Krishna

"Peruvian restaurant with an incredible amount of entrees and variety. Prices are moderate, expect to pay $15-$20+ per person. They also offer some..."

R&C

"The food is really good. The green sauce is just amazing (warning- it comes with a kick of..."

Vedanth Basappa

"Love this place! The Chaufa was spicy and awesome! Best Paella I've had, nice and spicy a must try! The Halibut ceviche is also a must for any..."

Clint Williams

Water Grill

74/100 (2662 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Water Grill provides not only an exceptional dining experience but also a welcoming atmosphere that adds to the overall enjoyment. The ambiance of..."

Frank Sea

"Celebrated our wedding anniversary at Water Grill for lunch. The seafood restaurant is very lovely, sophisticated, beautiful decor and cozy ambiance..."

Lisa (SuLi)

"We arrived as a large group, and had plenty of food to share and try with each other. Incredible food, service and atmosphere. The lobster was so..."

Alberto Tempo

"This is my second visit. The ceviche is a little bit different style but still really good - just less acid taste. We love the overall experience to..."

Alice C

"Water grill is one of my favorite spots to go to in Costa Mesa. Located across south coast plaza on Bristol. If arriving to your reservation after..."

Jenifer Bond

"First time in this water grill, and it was amazing! Restaurant is beautiful and cozy, the interior design is more beautiful than San Diego water..."

diego tames

"Overall experience was solid. Ambiance was great. Service was great. Food was good. Really good: - King crab legs - Chilean sea bass - seafood..."

Richard Woo

"Extremely fancy restaurant for seafood! Make sure to make reservations ahead! Seafood here is impeccable! Everything was amazing! The scallops were..."

JiShun Zhou

"Great food and still so many things I want to try. Might be some of the best clam chowder I’ve had on the west coast and the Scallops I will..."

David Fagan

"First time here to celebrate our birthdays and anniversary and it was amazing!!! The decor, seating, the bar, plating, and even the bathrooms were..."

El A

Etc Etera

Wheelchair Accessible

"The place was packed during a week day lunch. Service was friendly and I liked that they had variety of menu options with different price ranges...."

OC Reviews

"The best ever 😍 I checked into the Ayres hotel after a long day of traveling and my Uber driver recommended walking over here to grab some sushi...."

Ashley Rodgers

"Consistently delicious. I've been coming here for 2 years now and it is just always on point and fresh..."

Amanda davies

"This is a lovely sushi restaurant at small strip mall near the ayres hotel in Costa Mesa. Prompt service. On the chefs recommendation menu they have..."

Jason K

"5-Star...Super fresh food. You do not have wait to long for your order. Fish is so fresh..clean through out and employees are very..."

Felipe Arredondo

"Been here before. Sorry about pics. Nit the greatest I know. So I wanted sushi and it was about 9pm. This place is close to the airport and I was..."

Tom Diaz

"Perhaps my favorite sushi restaurant in Costa Mesa / Irvine area. Their happy hour and lunch special are both pretty great. I would aim to come at..."

Mai Tran

"Really liked it. Tried Hokkaido uni today, it was good but Santa Barbara uni was great, lol glad I like the cheaper ones 😆 sweet shrimp were..."

Em Liu

"I love the Randy roll. My wife eats an entire one herself and doesn't want anything else. I also really like the Ninja Assassin roll. The Sunday..."

Simon Kaulius

"Being an Indian I always felt weird about eating sushi /sahimi 🍣 coz its raw but after trying rolls & Sushi at ETCetera, now I visit this..."

manoj kumar

"Awesome fresh fish, oysters, n uni. Great friendly staff. They have a small outdoor seating available. No wait time at all. Definitely coming..."

Xplor Fitness

"My favorite sushi place in OC. Always consistent. Friendly staff. Fresh fish. Go check out their refreshed..."

Heather J

"Food was fantastic! Great friendly service and cozy little place to eat. The fruit flavored sake was great! So full and would recommend to all..."

Erin Roth

"I didn't think I really like miso soup until I tried it here. It's really good. They have some good vegetarian options. Not many, considering the..."

Andrés A

"The sushi rolls are pretty good. We chose three rolls and got the garlic butter edamame. The baked roll is a little mayonnaise-heavy, but if you like..."

Cristina Evans

"One of our favorite sushi restaurants in Orange County! We love all of the unique and delicious combinations they come up with. Great service and..."

Cory K Hill

"We walk in and omg the service is amazing and it was super nice that someone gave us the 411 on the menu. The food is out of this world, I would come..."

Mom

"Service is consistently friendly and caring, the food is always delivered in top quality without any frustrating delays, and the flavors are just..."

Andre G

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