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Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Orange County

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in Orange County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (2087)

$50 and over

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations online via OpenTable or call 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. 24 hr cancellation fee policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation if reservation is not CC guaranteed. VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 and TOP 100 in the US in 2019 and 2023 BY OPENTABLE. Our waterfront covered patio dining and every seat has a bay view, with an infused contemporary American menu. Outstanding wine list and custom craft cocktails.
Reservations are recommended.

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MarshaVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Creative, tasty food with beautiful presentations. Service staff were great! Beautiful, peaceful and delicious dining experience.

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O SEA | seafood for thought

4.9

4.9 (862)

$30 and under

Seafood

Orange

About the restaurant

O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.

Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.

We can’t wait to serve you.

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Pat

Dined 6 days ago

Food was great, Happy hour is best for people who likes to dine mid day and want to take advantage of the happy hour menu my only issue was they should have more dessert offerings but the one we ordered was delicious

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Ocean 48 - Newport

4.9

4.9 (948)

$50 and over

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

The Ocean 48 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 48 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 48 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Newport's best seafood & romantic restaurant.

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CharlesVIP

Dined today

A true dining experience. Ambiance, food, music .... everything was perfect. A couple of hrs passed and we barely knew. Hats off to the staff, everyone was fantastic!!

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OPAH Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1632)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

About the restaurant

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.

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JoeVIP

Dined today

Love the food, the servers and the managers. It is always such a consistent experience.

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Day Boat Scallops

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Eddie V’s – Wildfish – Newport Beach

4.8

4.8 (5413)

$50 and over

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.

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CamilleVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The Eddie V’s Newport Beach location is by far our favorite restaurant. We have always enjoyed our dining experiences here for many years. We are beyond sad to hear that this location is closing over the lease renewal with The Irvine Co. We hope that both parties can work this out. It would be a terrible loss if Eddie V’s Newport Beach closes.

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Bananas Foster Butter Cake

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

4.8

4.8 (8803)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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Melissa

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing staff 10/10 food was very delicious compliments to the chef for making our night amazing !

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Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8

4.8 (8517)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events. Book your next meal, event or private room with us!

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Always great food and service, at Water Grill.....

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King Salmon Roll

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King's Fish House - Orange

4.8

4.8 (4230)

$30 and under

Seafood

Orange

About the restaurant

Established in 1998, King’s Fish House is Orange’s choice for seafood. Located at the Stadium Promenade and minutes away from Angels Stadium and the Honda Center, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.

We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, 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.

Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.

Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

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MedhatVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Good service tonight Jason did a great job Thank you Jason

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New England Clam Chowder

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Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass

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4.7

4.7 (2265)

$50 and over

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Located across from the Newport Beach Pier and just steps from the sand, 21 Oceanfront Restaurant offers the ultimate fine dining experience. Please note the restaurant is in a historical building therefore is not wheelchair accessible. Reservations are greatly recommended. Valet service is offered for $12, cash only.

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Charles

Dined 3 days ago

We had an absolutely wonderful experience celebrating our anniversary at 21 Oceanfront! The service was outstanding—the staff was warm and attentive and made us feel truly special from start to finish. The food was delicious, and the elegant oceanfront ambience made the evening unforgettable. I highly recommend it for a memorable night out!

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Baseball Cut Swordfish

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Asian Pear Salad

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Asparagus Salad

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4.8

4.8 (3894)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Cannery Seafood of the Pacific has been a fixture to Newport Beach for over 95 years. We are located in the Cannery Village, specializing in more than the freshest and most flavorful seafood. In our water-level Grill Room, enjoy a sophisticated menu of delicious steaks, chops and salads prepared with flair & imagination. Order one of our famous margaritas or a favorite cocktail at our upstairs Jellyfish Lounge and enjoy the scene. Choose from Japanese specialties & sushi at the Sushi Bar. Looking for outdoors? Dine al fresco on our heated & enclosed patio where you can relax and watch luxury yachts cruise past on the Rhine Channel. Be sure to check out our Award winning wine list with selections from California and around the world.

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MarkVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Sword Fish is the best EVER! Cory is an amazing server. The best waterfront restaurant in Newport.

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