50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Laguna Niguel

“Amazing dinner at Seasurf! All the staff were incredibly nice and the food was delicious! We had the seabass with Maui ginger garlic! It tasted like a five star restaurant meal no joke! The staff was so kind and gave us a poke nachos for our first time in! They were so kind in asking us how the food was and if we needed anything! They put so much care in the service they provide! We also had the Alfredo shrimp! The shrimp was perfectly grilled and shelled. There were bites of fresh mozzarella and a side of yummy bread. The pasta sauce was packed with flavor! Can’t wait to come back to try more items!“

“Fun local discovery. Friendky staff. Good deal for Taco Tuesday, and was a bit surprised this little hole in the wall fast food vibe serves well priced alcohol too.(beer, wine).
Had 1 little hiccup, in that I said 1 of each on the TT menu, turns out theres 3 types, not 2, so I literally bit off more than I could chew! ?
All tasty. Excited to have a new closeby TT option.“

“Very good stuff! Being picky and in the same type of business, it's difficult to find. Great job guys. will be back next time I'm in town“

“This is Orange County's best Chinese food restaurant! Food is always consistently good, fresh ingredients, served hot, with good presentation. The service is always excellent! Sandy and Lucy are wonderful servers who are friendly, courteous, and take great care of their patrons. If you are a longtime patron they remember you and your menu favorites. I highly recommend China Moon! Reservations are recommended but they do take walk-ins.“

“Best fish tacos I've had in the inland empire. Place is always crowded but the get your order quickly and your food out fast. They have 3 ways to order your fish taco, blackened and ensenada style are my favorite. Definitely the best white rice ever. So much flavor! Lots of toppings and salsa to choose from in their help yourself condiments bar.
Having their pico de gallo is a must. I eat that stuff with a fork! So good.
They do offer other Mexican food if you're not into fish.
Enchiladas, tacos carne asada and such. You choose the type of beans that you want both are incredibly good I usually go with the black beans with my fish tacos but the pinto beans are amazing too. The presentation of the food looks extremely nice too I wish I took a picture.
They waste no time in cleaning up your table the second you're out the door for more people to sit down.
The place is clean, loud, and has a great atmosphere with many big screen TVS. They serve different types of beer and all you can drink sodas.

Parking: There's only a couple of spots in front of the restaurant but plenty on the side and more in the back. Parking is never an issue and there are two ways to enter in case you park in the back North side .

Kid-friendliness: This place is for everybody some people bring their whole family a lot of times it's just couples. Fire departments are there all the time and police officers are there all the time it's the place to go.“

“Very authentic! If you want The taste of authentic Greek food...highly recommended! Don't forget the Greek beer! Ya Mas!“

“Great service!!! Keep up the good work“

“Good food and service. Will be back.“

“Very pleasant to be surprised by genuinely good food and great service atop the "busy corner" in SJC. Pro tip: go early (4:30-6) for your choice of seats (with nice views) and the happy hour menu which includes some of the best small plates and cocktails. Bang Bang shrimp is a "must". Staff is super friendly too!“

“I really really wanted to give it five stars. I loved the vibe and most importantly how fresh the seafood was. The way the food was prepared shows that they take pride in doing their job. Our order had octopus and shrimp ceviche, which was full of juicy pieces of each generously served. We also asked if they served chips and guacamole, not on the menu but they happily and quickly made it and served with blue corn chips. For entree, my husband got Baja fish taco and I had spicy octopus and shrimp taco. The tacos were so well stuffed it was impossible to pick them up to eat. Our cup runneth over! LOL trust me, you don't need to order more than one taco. The portions are so generous, and the seafood is fresh and high quality. Service was friendly and speedy. Great people, great little business, I truly recommend everyone go support them. The only thing I take points off is the Baja fish taco was flavorless according to my husband. I didn't try it, but he really didn't like it. My food was excellent minus being over seasoned with salt and proportion of tortilla to meat. But all in all, good restaurant, should try.“

“The staff here is excellent!!!! These guys are always running around doing their best to serve people. I FORGOT you okay it the front so bring cash for a tip. I felt I didnt5 leave as much as I sgould have, I'm sorry. Really awesome and welcoming. Haven't been here since I was a kid. Totally fun for the nostaliga love. The salad bar was awesome, glad to see it open again. Good prices for everything as well. Life you get tons of healthy options here! They still have the cheese toast! That was my treat with the salad. The food is good and simple. Perfect spot for picky eaters, I saw plenty of kids getting food and actually eating it.“

“A very casual place, but quality food. If you're hungry and you want to dine al fresco with great food, this is the place. I mean where can you have sea bass for under $20?! Clam chowder was delish and fish and chips were decadent and delicious“

“Great location right on the beach, wonderful staff and the food was excellent. We had five different items from their lunch menu all of which were excellent. My favorite was their Ahi Poke Bowl. Our server Alexis took great care of everyone at our table. Cocktails were great also. Thanks for a great afternoon and we will see you soon.“

“Love this new Mex food place in laguna !! Great food and atmosphere !!“

“Dinner available only on weekdays from 4pm to 6pm was a great deal. The service, atmosphere is perfect. Unfortunately, the food was all average and nothing particularly delicious. The tables are closely spaced, so if the table in the back was in use, it was difficult to sit because it was so narrow that you couldn't pull a chair. I think it would be nice to have a little more space. There was a heater outside at night so it was warm, but it was still hot even with short sleeves.“

“So much fun! Came here for my birthday and they did everything right- food, ambiance, staff, etc“

“This is a stellar restaurant with a great family-owned vibe. Chef Rob is brilliant and the apps, entrees, and desserts are all exquisite. His creativity that he lets loose in his Flight Club events is unparalleled. They have extra-friendly staff and elite customer service. And the fine dining experience comes with a fair price and an amazing value. Check it out and meet the Chef, you won’t be disappointed.“

“We had a wonderful lunch at Monarch Bay Beach Club. The service was attentive and friendly, relaxing atmosphere with stunning views. The food was excellent. As hotel guests, we felt this was the perfect spot for brunch or lunch – ideal for soaking in the beautiful scenery and great weather.“

“This small, window-order restaurant has some of the best poke in southern California. There's usually a line, but it moves fairly quick. They have a few tables outside, but I recommend taking it to the nearby Pines Park and enjoy it with a view.“

“Food was delicious, especially the Chilean seabass. Service was fast and friendly. Lost my wallet. Went back and the manager Brian Dogotch had it saved for me. Thanks for a great experience!“

“I’m so glad I found out about Pokenoya Irvine, the best poke restaurant. Went again for lunch today. They are very generous with portions and always so fresh! Highly recommend you go for lunch or early dinner. They close around 3 pm. In Irvine Spectrum Area off Technology. Enjoy!! ???PS: they have a yummy dessert waffle too.“

“Really nice spot! I typically think of fish and chip places as really fried BUT this place is delicious and healthy!!! I like that you can choose sweet potato fries as a side! I had a wrap and it was delish! Service was excellent too! The server brought Siracha Mayo to my husband saying it was his favorite on his ahi bowl! Thank you! I will be back!“

“We had an absolutely superb lunch, from the food to the atmosphere to the service. I haven't been to this Opah location before. Our server, Holland, was on top of everything, super nice and made the experience great. The food was really good. Very impressed overall and had a great lunch experience..“

“Very awesome place!!! I visited all of sudden with curiosity to try poke. The ingredients were variable and so fresh and tasty!! The services were awesome with good pay attention.I strongly recommend this place !!! Please try this yummy food!!!“

“【The Dive Oyster Bar】Oysters are much more delicious???

?Oyters US$???: There are many varieties, don’t miss it if you are an oyster lover! The price is based on the variety of oysters provided that day. It's the same size but not laji, but has a rich and sweet milky aroma. I give it a thumbs up. It has a texture and taste that even people who dare not eat oysters can accept. (But seriously, if you don’t dare to eat oysters at this price, just forget it, don’t waste your money)

??? Gumbo US$26: I thought it was a soup that looked very rich, but it turned out to be more like a slightly spicy and super rich risotto. It goes well with refreshing sparkling wine or white wine. Beer is fine too. After finishing the meal, you can also dip the bread into the sauce, which is quite thick. This dish is really amazing. Because it is so rich, you will feel a little tired after taking two or three bites, but after five minutes, your hand will automatically pick up the spoon to dig in, and then you will be tired again.

?Cajun Lobster Pasta US$???: It really makes me tremble when I see MKT written in the price column. But even if I tremble, I still want to eat. Overall, the seasoning was good, and the lobster meat was sweet and thick. But... I think this dish costs US$80. I would seriously suggest you skip this dish and order other snacks which are more practical.

?Popcorn Crawfish US$14: Well, please pass.

Overall, if you are not a big fan of oysters, I would recommend Sotto Mare.“

“We live right up the canyon and had never visited. Highly recommend!! Great food, reasonable prices, our waitress, Cassidy was so great! She was efficient with everything and just had the nicest personality. We will be back!!!“

“came here with some family to celebrate my grandmother beating cancer, and wound up having one of the most incredible dining experiences of my life! Servers Ryan and Ace were so wonderful, attentive, and considerate that it truly made my grandmother’s day! The oysters were PHENOMENAL and so was the salmon, not to mention the view from our table was SO beautiful! every aspect of our dining experience was truly perfect, plus the prices were extremely reasonable, especially compared to other nearby restaurants of similar (or even worse!) quality. I cannot recommend this place enough, and again a huge thanks to servers Ryan and especially Ace who went out of their ways to make our day of celebration so incredibly special and magical. <3“

“Beautiful restaurant and view, I liked my food (mahi-mahi macadamia) but the orange-mango sauce was too sweet to my taste. Clam chowder was very good, fish and chips were good as well but nothing extraordinary. The host was serious and not so friendly, waiter was also very serious but helpful.

Parking: Plenty of parking but you have to walk a little bit to get to the restaurant“

“Amazing venue. Indoor dining and a beautiful patio as well. Food is excellent and staff is friendly and service driven . Great spot to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner. Entertainment nightly too!!!“

“Great experience and lovely stuff good service and food ❤️❤️❤️“

“Omg this place has the best food ever holy cow. We ordered the smash burger, poke bowl, mushroom chicken flatbread, and the fish tacos. They were all super amazing and the fish tacos had a little kick if your into that. Our waitress was super nice and had great tips about the surrounding area. The hotel that is in is also super luxurious with helpful staff and it is an extremely clean place!“

“Delicious and fine food, stunning scenery, exceptional personnel. Absolutely recommended!“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“4 stars. I'd give them 5 if... it didn't come soggy.
However that might be part of the delivery and the delay. Yet that would still tell me if I was in the restaurant and my fish sat for 15 minutes, while I ate, it would be soggy. Fish tastes good, nice batter. Fries aren't bad. Slaw... Echh not my favorite, A bit Dry.“

“Great spot! View and food were great!!“

“We love this place! We were in the area and had an amazing experience! Amazing atmosphere and service. Welcoming and super clean environment. The service was excellent and the food came super fast! The food was great also. it tastes just like brazil. great price for a great meal. Thank you“

“Great food. The the staff is great“

“Each dish is spectacular. Love the calamari ….can be an appetizer to share or eat on your own with a salad. 230:Forest Avenue never disappoints!!!“

“All the food was great wish they offered more gluten-free options, but our waitress was very helpful and helping to steer one of us towards gluten-free menu options. Service was very very good, our waitress was extremely attentive and very helpful, not overwhelming. Definitely will be back.“

“Great food, service and atmosphere.“

“The food was great, but a bit overpriced for the quality. It's a popular spot and always busy so make a reservation unless you plan on waiting 1-2 hours for a seat. We got lucky and we're able to snag a place at the bar.

Wheelchair accessibility: Limited, but I'm sure they would accommodate“

“Everything is over-the-top, amazing and well above expectation. We will definitely be going back there again. Appetizers and service was top notch. This was the best dinner and night we’ve had in a long time. We’re happy to have found a new favorite restaurant.“

“I had the grilled shrimp taco with Old Bay around $8. It was pretty good … my husband got some fish with a salad and was not impressed with the salad (lots of iceberg lettuce). Edit: Apparently, you can request a salad spring mix upon request“

“Came for lunch with my gran about a month after my grandfather passed. It was my gran's first outing since the funeral and i was worried but our server was this adorable silver haired woman named Rebecca. She had my Gran laughing the whole time. We ordered combos and the suggested jalapeño watermelon margaritas, which were spicy and refreshing. We needed a nap afterwards because we were too stuffed! My gran won't stop asking when we can go back. Thank you South of Nicks for lovely meal, and Thank you Rebecca, for helping a family member feel normal after tragedy. You are in our prayers“

“We stopped for lunch and had a nice time. The outdoor patio is lovely and feels protected from the street. We enjoyed the fact the restaurant is fairly quiet and the tables are well spaced. Wait staff was attentive and helpful. My friend loved the mussels. The fries were a bit undercooked so ask for crispy if you like. I had an endive salad that was a bit lackluster—needed more oomph in the mustard dressing. Another friend had the Brussels sprouts—very innovative dish but the bacon was very hard to eat. Would do better with crisp bacon crumbles I think. Beer is excellent. Almond cake was disappointing. But I’d give it another try.“

“excellent food atmophere and service!“

“Stopped here based on reviews and was not disappointed. Had the flat iron steak which was one of their specials that day and it was cooked as ordered, which rarely happens. The sea bass fish was cooked perfectly and not over done, and the brownie for dessert was amazing. Will come back again when in the area“

“Everything was wonderful!! I had brunch ( Amazing Cali Benedict & smashed Potatoes ?) the hubby had lunch(chicken sandwich & salad) - We both left happy and satisfied. Everything was cooked perfectly ?- shout out to the cooks!! And our waitress was excellent!!“

“There was 8 of us who came here for a dinner with friends. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing. The pasta was so good and fresh, the ribeye delicious, and the tiramisu was spectacular. Highly recommend this place !!“