How is Walt's Wharf restaurant rated?

Name: Walt's Wharf
Address: 201 Main St, Seal Beach, CA, United States, 90740-6333
Telephone: (562) 598-4433
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Walt's Wharf

4.6

931 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Hello Friends,
We are excited to be open and serving our guests both indoors and in our outdoor dining area (it's covered and heated!)

Our hours of service are from 11:00am to 8:00pm. We are currently closed Mondays. Seating is on a first come, first seated basis. We are not currently taking reservations. Our bar is open and pouring your favorite cocktails, beer and wine for you to enjoy with your meal, or during any wait.
We would like to thank our amazing Seal Beach community for your support. We are so grateful and excited to be serving you again! See you soon!

- The Team at Walt's Wharf

Not bookable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network. To see if they take reservations and have availability, please contact the restaurant directly or visit their website for more information.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(562) 598-4433
Website
http://www.waltswharf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With the current restrictions due to COVID-19, we are not accomodating private events. When we get back to normal we offer semi-private dining upstairs for parties of 25 at dinner and up to 50 at lunch. Inquiries please call the restaurant and ask for the General Manager.

Location
201 Main St Seal Beach, CA 90740-6333
Neighborhood
Huntington Beach / Seal Beach / Fountain Valley
Cross street
SW corner Main St. and Central Approx .25 mile N. SB Pier
Parking details
We have five parking spaces on our property. Two hour parking on Main street until 6pm. One hour parking on Central Ave. Restricted and unrestricted parking on nearby residential streets.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 931 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Table was ready upon arrival. Service was excellent, food was delicious. Desert was an extra bonus.
RO
ROBNJAN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have never been able to duplicate the artichokes over oak fire ...try as we might. We do have the recipe for the aioli and that is a true gift.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service. Made reservations for 8:45 and the store closes at 9 and everything was still amazing. Great chef cause he whip up two plates within 15 minutes after ordering. Highly recommend.
SM
SteveM
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been coming to Walt’s for over 40 years, starting as a treat for my birthday as a teenager. The service was excellent as always, to food delicious. The clam chowder alone is worth a visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service great as usual.
L
Luvfood
Orange County
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Best fish & favorite is the artichoke grilled. & love coming here for birthdays anniversaries or just because.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and place is great!
J
Juliq
San Francisco
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
The scallop plating was mush-mash, thrown together! With a little thought, it could arrive looking as good as most of your other dishes.
JP
JohnP
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great service...look forward to our next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, great food and service. This is our favorite restaurant in Seal Beach.
J
John
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great ambience, great service. Much appreciate having table requested....twice in a week!
D
Diana
Orange County
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been going to Walt's Wharf for over 20 years and has always been a family favorite. The caramelized salmon is excellent and I always recommend the grilled artichokes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and so was the food
JM
JacquieM
Vancouver
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Walt's Wharf is a must whenever I travel to SoCal! Never a disappointment!
VI
VIP1000dines
Orange County
422 reviews
vip
5.0
422 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great! Grilled combo with lobster is always a favorite. We also love the grilled vegetable platter. Hoping Walts makes it through pandemic. We miss dining there and wish everyone at Walts all the best.
J
John
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best yet in area. Picky fish eater yet had no problem finishing my ample plate.
JR
JRBCBA
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, wonderful meal, wonderful service. we were seated within minutes of our reservation time.
CV
ChrisV
Orange County
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite. Been coming here for years and it never disappoints
SN
SNJG
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walt’s Wharf never fails to impress. We have been dining here for more than 25 years and have NEVER had anything but excellent food and service. The oak grilled artichoke alone is worth the trip. Our server on Sunday was Mary who helped us with menu selections that were spot on. She was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
TH
TeresaH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place, really good food and our server was really very nice! The bus boys were awesome and very helpful 👍🏻
s
simonisthemostawesome
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my fiancée to Walt's Wharf for dinner on Valentine's Day and had an incredible experience. Initially, there was an issue with a bit of overbooking and we had to wait about an hour past our reservation, but my fiancée and I were both super understanding and the hosts were as nice and accommodating as they could be given the circumstances. I especially appreciated that they made sure to let us know that the kitchen would not be closed to until our orders, and the others who had to wait, were in. The wait was totally worth it, we had an incredible seat for two on the right side of the front window on Main Street and the wait staff were immediately attentive and incredibly kind. The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was some of the most delicious we've had in a long time. I can only imagine how stressful a restaurant like yours can be on Valentine's Day on a Friday night, and I really appreciated all of the efforts the staff took to make everything seem calm and cool as possible. We look forward to returning to Walt's Wharf again in the future and have already told pretty much anyone who will listen about our awesome experience there. Thank you so much for making this Valentine's Day so special for us!
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lbbonnie
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
We loved the food, but service was very slow on Valentines Day. We appreciated the regular menu.
B
Bobbi
Los Angeles
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fresh and delicious
M
Millie
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Love Walt’s Wharf but nothing additional or special for Valentines Day.
AH
AnthonyH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was excellent, but timing of bringing food out was not good. Enjoyed the mussels with garlic butter, fresh bread, clam chowder, caramelized alaskan salmon and mashed potatoes. Fresh bread came to table after appetizer was eaten, not before. Had to ask for more bread, it wasn’t automatically offered once it had been eaten. Was five or more minutes after appetizer and bread were eaten before clam chowder came. So, in terms of timeliness of receiving food, the experience could have been much better.
ID
IrisD
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cadillac margaritas are Perfect… food is amazing ❤️
KS
KarlaS
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect romantic lunch. The food and service were excellent.
K
Kurtis
Puerto Vallarta
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Classic ..... not to be missed Excellent food Convivial Atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was terrific!
TG
TameraG
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still delicious food after having moved away 15 years ago! It’s was 2 special occasions; birthday and celebration of life for my mother. Expected a scoop of ice cream with a candle for the birthday but got creme brûlée instead!!!
d
dvsdiner
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warmly greeted, only slight wait for our reservation. Grilled artichoke was heaven. Great service.
m
martinr
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
enjoyed it ...good ambiance, service and location. Reservations are easy to make. What else can you ask for!
ID
IrisD
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place and food and everyone is so attentive.
S
Satisfied
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
We love the food and service at Walt's Wharf. The blackened salmon is delicious and the Walt's salad fresh and tasty.
BC
BCPC
Denver
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ambiance and fresh seafood
l
lucampo
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience3
The fish was thin and the mushroom risotto was very mushy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boise
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful fresh fish
a
acamacho1950
Los Angeles
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly, professional, and super tasty seafood, grilled to perfection.
C
Celebrate
Boise
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Incredible food and great service
B
Bucknut
Orange County
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Highly recommend the clam chowder. Excellent service and nice window seat.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Walt's Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Additional information

Cross street
SW corner Main St. and Central Approx .25 mile N. SB Pier
Neighborhood
Huntington Beach / Seal Beach / Fountain Valley
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have five parking spaces on our property. Two hour parking on Main street until 6pm. One hour parking on Central Ave. Restricted and unrestricted parking on nearby residential streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waltswharf.com/
Phone number
(562) 598-4433
Private party facilities
With the current restrictions due to COVID-19, we are not accomodating private events. When we get back to normal we offer semi-private dining upstairs for parties of 25 at dinner and up to 50 at lunch. Inquiries please call the restaurant and ask for the General Manager.

Walt's Wharf

Not bookable

Additional information

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What 931 people are saying

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

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How is Walt's Wharf restaurant rated?

Not bookable

Additional information

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