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King's Fish House - Orange, Orange, CA
King's Fish House - Orange, Orange, CA
King's Fish House - Orange, Orange, CA
King's Fish House - Orange, Orange, CA
King's Fish House - Orange, Orange, CA

King's Fish House - Orange

4.7
4.7
3478 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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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2 people

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
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,478 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

  • North Orange County

    Most Booked

3,478 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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FAQs

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

2 people

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
  • 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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