King's Fish House - Orange

Name: King's Fish House - Orange
Address: 1521 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA, United States, 92867
Telephone: (714) 771-6655
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3478 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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We’ve been in restaurants a long time – three generations, to be precise – and we love seafood. With seafood there’s so much to be passionate about – the freshness, the flavor, the variety, and the surprise.

To create the ultimate seafood experience, we traveled down the highways and byways. We 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.

The pleasure of preparing and sharing seafood was simple and genuine, and it brought out the best in everyone. Often, we felt as if we’d been welcomed into somebody’s home.

That’s what King’s Fish House is all about — and we’ve tried to bring all of these ideas together into one single, spectacular place, filled with camaraderie and celebration, and the things we love best. Welcome to the House that Seafood Built!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 771-6655
Website
http://www.kingsfishhouse.com/orange
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Herberth Pacheco
Private party facilities
Here at King’s in Orange we can accommodate larger parties on our patio. Although not completely private we are happy to serve your group for any occasion.
Private party contact
Roger Ocampo: (714) 771-6655

Location
1521 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
Stadium Promenade
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Seafood
North Orange County
Seafood
North Orange County
Most Booked

3,478 Reviews

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JohnH
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
King's was outstanding in all facets as usual. Have dined with them for over 15 years and everything is always top-notch. Many menu selections to choose from and I found the blackened Atlantic Salmon to be my favorite. It is so moist and delectable. Will return again and again.
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ValeryK
Las Vegas
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant for seafood. Clam chowder and crusted Sand Dabs are delicious
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LaLisa
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved everything - the halibut was amazing, louie salad, cobb salad ... plus a perfect old fashioned .. this is the only place in OC I will to do for fresh fish ... the service was amazing as well. Nice job King's!
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LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was HOT!!!!! Nothing like COLD or WARM food. That’s a deal breaker. Food had great flavor and service was good.. 🥳
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Mayv
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered calamari, caesar salad, & clam chowder and they were all delicious. Service was great. Our waitress was nice. I have been at this restaurant a lot of times and I am always happy with the food and service.
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RexC
Orange County
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was good. Server did well and was very friendly. Food took a long time to arrive. It seemed to be more on the kitchen side than service side.
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ShelleyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Sea bass was excellent but fish and chips left a lot to be desired. The fish was very greasy and falling apart and the fries were maybe a half inch long.
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yummytummy
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Parmesan crusted sand dabs were really excellent. Cesar dressing was kind of thick and rather heavy in garlic. The bread pudding was OK, but not excellent. The outdoor dining area was very nice and our server was very attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Not sure if our food server knew we were there because we waited a little bit after first being seated but once she showed up, she was on it - we got our drinks, our appetizers and our meal all in a timely manner.
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DennisS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food we r not big fans of sports bar in the middle of the restaurant.
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CharlotteL
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and always consistent; Tesla was an excellent and top notch service.
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Fullertongurl
Orange County
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy my visits to King’s Fish House Orange. Appreciate the on point customer service! The menu choices are always wonderful!!!
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BillT
Los Angeles
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love dining there. Oysters were delicious. Trout delicious. One of our favorite places for seafood.
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StevenB
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The order was wrong, mashed potatoes were undercooked and lumpy and just okay for the trout and crab.
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GordonL
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Went to the one in Valley Fair Mall in San Jose not too long ago and felt the food quality was better there. Notice the pricing is a tad less expensive at the Orange City one but you also get a little less. We ordered the Captain platter. It was $87 here but $102 in San Jose. while fresh, the presentation wasn’t very good. The two types of shrimp was just plopped down on the top and bottom platter, ice was melting already, crab wasn’t prepared and came midway (not end of world as a lady gave us a heads up) but it just wasn’t built right in our opinion. Our server was nice and we had a good conversation, he did get us more bread, clean hot towels, change of shell bowl and offer dessert. Don’t recall getting our water cups filled though. Oysters were mixed, some were really big while the others were just a sliver of flesh. Clean place, good food overall. We’d come again for sure.
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Frances
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great place, we go there a lot. Food was great as usual, but the service on this night was slow
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JEFFB
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shrimp and scallops cooked perfectly and the oyster sampler always hits the spot.
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SmileAmI
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great as usual. Maureen was awesome! She was not indifferent about who she served, and did it with grace and was over the top.
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EddyV
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
My family and I have been coming for some time now, and for about the last 3 visits the quality has been going down. I order the swordfish and it tasted fishy and also lack flavor the same with my wife’s fish. I think it’s time we give it a break for sometime and see how it goes.
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jpojr
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Certain portions were less than before. Cost of drinks (tea,soda) was more costly. Servers were friendly and attentive. The cost of certain foods have increased. The size of the plates are less. The plating of food has changed (plates are smaller).
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Absolutely a solid 4 stars. I’d come back any day. The oysters were fresh. My salmon entree was good but my wife’s salmon salad was a bit underwhelming. Still it was great. I’ll be back soon.
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Blessed99
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
We usually visit this restaurant weekly and enjoy the service. However, this time things were off. Our 1st waitress seemed preoccupied with whatever was on her mind and not attentive when taking our order. The sourdough bread came out not sliced as it usually is. Hard to cut with butter knife. Brought it to the 2nd waiter’s attention and he got a new one. The calamari came out with no lemon wedges as it usually does. My husband’s fish was undercooked and had to send back to kitchen.
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RichardB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Three in our group for lunch, I had BBQ nawlins shrimp which was excellent in size, spice and flavors. The oysters were fresh and delicious. The fish tacos were yummy and the salad was fresh and flavorful. The place was busy and we sat outside and the service was very good. The menu is very extensive and I am trying things for the first time and found everything great.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always great food and great service. Our favorite go to seafood restaurant
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Joanze
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, wonderful waitress. Thank you so much. :D
King's Fish House - OrangeResponded on August 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm happy you enjoyed your most recent visit with us, and we look forward to serving you again. Vincent Nguyen - Manager
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KiliO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Busy at 6:30. Seated quickly. Professional waitress friendly, courteous, offered assistance with menu items.
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Bhm423
Orange County
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Kings Fish House food was fantastic, even if a bit pricey. The Service was very good and they were attentive. We were celebrating an anniversary and they recognized it. In addition, they allowed us some time without any rush.
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SueF
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal was wonderful, as always. Our waitress was attentive and service was great.
King's Fish House - OrangeResponded on August 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm happy you enjoyed your most recent visit with us, and we look forward to serving you again. Vincent Nguyen - Manager
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cecelial
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, food was amazing. My daughter and I tried the Indigo oysters and it was great. Per Izza’s recommendation. Thanks.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We always have a great dining experience at King’s. Frank provided attentive service and the food is always very good.
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Faithypants
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitress was impressively knowledgeable about the menu. She helped us pick and choose a bunch of delicious items that we did not know existed.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the outdoors dining.. . It just happened to be an awesome evening
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Grace
Orange County
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m a frequent dinner so of course I’m always going to give this place 5 stars. I mean why else would I keep dining here🥰
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Water Grill it is not! We had a late lunch, were greeted by a lovely young man who sat us. We ordered a nice bottle rose, a dozen oysters and clams to start which were mostly excellent. Some sand in a couple +. We had to pour our wine. The empty ice tray rested awhile at the table. The shell bucket was not even seen by us as it was hidden behind the tray. Server came back and we ordered 2 sushi rolls and a sashimi plate. DISGUSTING Horrible presentation. Not appealing or appetizing in the least. All of it was garbage. Something you might pull out of a vending machine. The fish was not fresh at all. At 3:30 in the afternoon no one is on the weeds yet apart from a quick pass we didn’t see her until she dropped the check as if our 1.5 he time limit was up! The waitress we had should find new employment! This is the second time we’ve been disappointed. The atmosphere is nice. Can’t really speak to noise level as the place was empty. If you go for clams and oysters you’ll be alright. For us it’s a never again!
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Holli
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to meet friends and have a lovely dinner. Having dinner reservations is always a good thing. Lots of people and can get loud, but good food!
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JulieC
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our "birthday" to go place. And we are always met with kindness and consideration and as always, service and food are great! We had made a reservation for 6 and at the last minute, needed to add one more person. They were so helpful and kind and were seated promptly. Thank you for running a class act!
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vaca
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
hit & miss! here are the misses... dirty rocks glasses. wings arent crispy, dont seem like they are fried and skin looks creepy. fries arent always fresh hot, most times its like theyve been waiting for the main dish. they keep asking how i want the burger, i say medium and its usually well.
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DionicioM
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent customer service provided by waiter, Excellent food,highly recommended
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DougW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our service was great. Waitress was very attentive to our food allergy issues. She was also spot on with beverage service. Great experience before an Angel game.
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00KC
Orange County
112 reviews
vip
4.0
112 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
It was somewhat great overall, except the oysters quality and the services we received. Server left for her break but she didn't inform us, she seemed to be rushed; while we wanted to enjoy ourselves especially the restaurant isn't busy (yet), Sunday late lunch at 4 p.m. I wish the server would inform us about the size of the oysters/quality, not worth the price we paid for.
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King's Fish House - Orange is rated 4.7 stars by 3478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Google Map for King's Fish House - Orange

1521 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867

Additional information

Cross street
Stadium Promenade
Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Herberth Pacheco
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kingsfishhouse.com/orange
Phone number
(714) 771-6655
Private party facilities
Here at King’s in Orange we can accommodate larger parties on our patio. Although not completely private we are happy to serve your group for any occasion.
Private party contact
Roger Ocampo: (714) 771-6655

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King's Fish House - Orange

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