Build up an appetite after spending a day enjoying the sand and surf in Orange County. Lift a fork and taste the popular California crab cakes or "Hawaiian Fusion" dishes. Bite into a succulent shrimp cocktail while watching the setting sun at a waterfront cafe. Enjoy the creations of local artists while dining on fresh seafood entrees and locally grown wines.
TAPS Fish House and Brewery features a New Orleans style decor and beers brewed on-site by a master-brewer. TAPS boasts the largest oyster bar in the county. Lunch and dinner are served daily, with a brunch available on Sundays. Live jazz music and champagne flows during weekends and brunch.
TAPS Fish House and Brewery
101 E. Imperial Hwy.
Brea, CA 92821
714-257-0101
tapsbrea.com
Experience a romantic escape dining by candlelight at a secluded table at the Rusty Pelican. House specialties include broiled lobster and oysters.
Rusty Pelican
2735 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-642-3431
rustypelican.com
Wildfish Seafood Grille is a moderately-priced eatery offering fresh seafood, steak and an extensive wine list. A chilled seafood tower and sashimi are the house specialty.
Wildfish Seafood Grille
1370 Bison Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-9925
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Mastro's Ocean Club features a social club atmosphere and waterfront views. Fresh seafood platters, private dining rooms, patio eating area and live nightly music round out the offerings of this Orange County seafood restaurant.
Mastro's Ocean Club
8112 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92567
949-376-6990
mastrosrestaurants.com
The Cannery is a waterfront restaurant providing gourmet steak and seafood platters. Works by local artists adorn the walls, enticing patrons to view or purchase the etchings.
The Cannery
3010 Lafayette Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-566-0060
cannerynewport.com
Roy's Restaurant offers gourmet seafood entrees and Hawaiian fusion dishes. An extensive sushi bar allows patrons the chance to sample multiple varieties of the raw fish. A cocktail lounge offers both libations and live music.
Roy's Restaurant
321 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-776-7697
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Sam and Harry's specializes in crab cakes and caught fresh daily seafood entrees. A full bar, dining patio and valet parking attract patrons to this upscale restaurant.
Sam and Harry's
900 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-4000
samandharrys.com
Manhattan Steak and Seafood serves a mix of Californian and French styles of seafood fusion dishes. Both broiled and grilled seafood entrees are marinated in exotic herbs and spices, and served with house wine and ales.
Manhattan Steak and Seafood
202 S. Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
714-978-6161
manhattanoc.com
The Bluewater Grill offers a casual New England pub atmosphere and fresh seafood entrees such as calamari, oysters and crab cakes.
Bluewater Grill
630 Lido Park Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-675-3474
bluewatergrill.com
Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar serves fresh seafood dished in a casual bistro environment. Fried calamari and shrimp chowder are house specialties.
Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar
3300 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-979-2400
scottsseafood.net
