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OPAH Restaurant & Bar, Aliso Viejo, CA

OPAH Restaurant & Bar

4.8 (1658)
$31 to $50
Seafood
26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Don't forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    n/a
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,658 people are saying

OPAH Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OPA H Restaurant & Bar in Aliso Viejo is a beloved spot known for its "reliably good food and good service." Regulars rave about the "excellent seafood and steak" and appreciate the "fun atmosphere and delicious cocktails." The new owner Joe is "very hospitable and engaging," ensuring a warm and welcoming experience. Despite some concerns about pricing and occasional service speed, diners consistently enjoy the flavorful dishes like scallops, lamb chops, and seafood salad. It's a "great neighborhood gem" with a vibrant ambiance, perfect for family gatherings or a special date night.
1,658 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    Orange County65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliably good food and good service... I love the lamb chops, the scallops, French dip sandwich. My husband loves the seafood pasta, seafood salad, and chicken milanse.

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  2. Micah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was great and the new owner is very kind. He took time to greet me and my wife and welcome us and made our time so fun and special.

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  3. Sally VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always liked Opah but I don’t think we will be back any time soon. The prices have gone up drastically. French fries are $12?? I typically order the seafood salad which is always excellent My friend ordered the lamb salad and had to return the lamb because it was very well done. They remade it for her but again very well done. Disappointing and overpriced.

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  4. Heather VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Opah and the new owner joe is amazing!! Been going here for over 20 years and drove down from Newport.

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  5. Katherine VIP

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best experience in Orange County! Food service and ambience! 

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  6. Darrell VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traveling from out of town, the reviews were good and the location was great. Initially sat at the bar…. Great drinks; very prompt and friendly service . Went into the dining room , we had scallops and linguini and shrimps….. excellent. Service was great . The owner came by and made sure all was good (Elliot ?). Very nice guy… long story short when we visit the area again we’ll go back….

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  7. Julie VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood and steak. Fun atmosphere and delicious cocktails.

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  8. Kathleen VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new owner Joe was very hospitable and engaging. He seemed very genuine and gave his card to use to reach out if we needed to get in touch with him…like the “old days” showing interest in his customers which is not the norm these days. Really appreciated him and will definitely be coming back more often as the food was very good and service was also great👍🏼👍🏼

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  9. Paulette VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great and we have dined here previously. Unfortunately the entire dinner was rushed. The wait staff greeted us, asked 1 of 5 person's drink order, asked for any appetizers, and then asked for our dinner choices. We weren't even at our table for 10 minutes before this took place. Every step of our meal was rushed. It was like they needed the table for another party, although we booked early, 530pm. It was a birthday dinner which was mentioned to both hostesses, who acknowledged to tell server, which did not happen. The food was very good. We all wish we were given the time to savor the meal and enjoy the restaurant.

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  10. Diane VIP

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to place after the movies. We are never disappointed by the great service and yummy food. They even have gluten free options!

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FAQs

OPAH Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 360-8822.

OPAH Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1658 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for OPAH Restaurant & Bar

26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    n/a
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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