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King's Fish House

Restaurant Seafood restaurant

Relaxed chain offering an extensive menu of fish & seafood, plus beer, wine & cocktails. People often mention great, seafood, service, good, oysters, ordered, time, fresh, fish, menu,


Address

1521 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867

Website

www.kingsfishhouse.com

Contact

(714) 771-6655

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (17) seafood (16) service (11) good (11) oysters (11) ordered (9) time (9) fresh (8) fish (8) menu (8)
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  • 3/5 Andy V. 6 months ago on Google • 143 reviews
    The food looks great but honestly it lacked some seasoning and flavor. We got the Grilled Octopus Caponata appetizer, Seasonal BBQ Rub Salmon, and Cioppino. If you're a seasoned seafood lover you'll like it. However if you're expecting top of the line flavors... well... they're close but not quite there. Like 3 outta 5. For instance the salmon was served on a cedar plank but none of the flavor came through on that bad boy. The Cioppino's broth was watered down, or at least tasted that way. It seemed kinda watery and not as thicc 😉 you'd expect a Cioppino should be. As far as the service goes, our waiter seemed like he wasn't having a great day. He basically did the bare minimun; neither good nor bad but a solid 'meh' 🤷. The basics were skipped like 'hi my name is', no smiles, and all that stuff. Basic stuff that is... Would I eat there again though is the real question? And the answer is yes. Would I go there on a special occasion because I want to celebrate something special? Nah.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katherine M. 6 months ago on Google • 302 reviews
    This seafood restaurant is a great place for dinner where you can find a wide selection of fresh fish. We tried their oysters, Mahi Mahi, and Sea Bass. We also ordered cocktails, which were great and complemented our dinner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Janae P. 5 months ago on Google • 388 reviews
    They have a nice variety of seafood. I expected more flavor. The cook on all of our food was average. I had the Chilean Sea-bass from the grilled menu. When I received my plate I said it looked baked. The waitress said it’s broiled. Also, it was missing seasoning. I drowned my Chilean Seabass in a sauce that was on our table with the condiments. The scallops were cooked to perfection along with the hot fresh bread and butter served upon arrival.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy G. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped in prior to a Ducks game and thoroughly enjoyed the place. A little Nawlin's in sunny SOCAL. 🌞 Get a couple oyster samplers and keep track of what you like.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher R. 2 years ago on Google
    Come for the wide variety of fresh fish, shellfish, and oysters, although there are a number of non-seafood options available as well. You can choose from several types of fish you don't typically find in restaurants. The sides are really great too, especially the mashed potatoes! A little pricey but that's seafood for you. Service was good, and there's a huge patio and easy parking.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SamsungGal 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic oyster selection!! I wish they had a better way to showcase the oyster names when they are served. I got confused trying to remember the ones I really enjoyed. Some of the oysters were not shucked and cleaned well. It has shell fragments and quite a bit of sea water. That was disappointing. Hope that can be improved! As for other dishes, the grilled octopus was undercooked and lacked a bit of flavor. Didn't finish it. I love oysters and just couldn't finish the octopus. Seafood chowder was fantastic!! Will have that again next time. Crab cakes were crispy and fresh cooked. Could use more crab meat. Ambience wasn't bad. Not too loud or too quiet. Just the right amount. I was very glad they could get us into a booth rather than the tables with chairs. We got a table that was not best located and had a missing chair. That's so odd. I'm glad I made the request and was accommodated! Service was attentive and on point. Our waiter checked in often. I'd say the most feedback I could give is to work on executing the food better so we can return again! I loved those dishes, but they were not at their best. Seafood chowder was though!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing plate meals!! Enjoy all kind of shrimps, oysters and crabs! Nice service restaurant. Definitely will come again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M L. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Our server even made a cameo during our FaceTime call. Good thing I wasn’t trying to hide anything from my wife or else it would have been super awkward. Highly recommend the bread bowl and clam chowder and key lime pie! About $25 per person.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cecilia K. 2 years ago on Google
    First time visiting with my husband. Oysters are so fresh and delicious 💯 it’s my first time eating oysters and it was sensational 🤩 I would love to come again and try oysters 🦪♥️ then for entrées I ordered the Amandine rainbow trout with fries and garlic mashed potato, and my husband ordered filet mignon with brussel sprouts + bacon and mac and cheese. Fries were okay, bit dry and saggy like McDonalds, and in the mashed potato I didn’t tasted the garlic that much but okay. My husband ordered medium rare for the meat but he said that it was more rare and seasoning was lacking that the meat tasted burnt, but the brussel sprouts and mac and cheese were fabulous. For sure this place is 💯 with seafood but not so sure about meat and side dishes. Also, the waitress was very nice and we were fast served but the waiting for the food to come was a bit longer than expected.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tinnie b. 7 months ago on Google
    Great service today from Manager on duty and the oysters were Amazing 👏 my first time here and we will definitely continue to visit for the next big sporting celebration 🍾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Kings Fish House is one of my favorites! My recommended items are pretty much everything! Southwest salad, trout almondine, Halibut, grilled artichoke! They cut the corn fresh off the cob! Their jasmine rice is delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brett P. 1 year ago on Google
    I really was excited about this place. The crispy calamari was ok, but a little rubbery. But the real disappointment was the Yellow Fin tuna. It was so flavorless. Just really sad. Even the sesame crust couldn’t help it. I did enjoy the asparagus, though the potatoes were a bit pasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joseph v. 2 months ago on Google • 109 reviews New
    Big place! Service is good and food isn’t bad. Not the best I’ve ever had but great for the price. It gets packed even on a Sunday. So plan ahead and make resos!

  • 3/5 Judy J. 2 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    We were in the mood for seafood and this place was so disappointing. The service was good for the most part and it was a nice atmosphere. The food is what let us down which was shocking because of how expensive everything was. We tried the octopus and clams and andouille sausage dishes as appetizers. These were actually not bad. The clams were the best. Then we had salmon, Chilean sea bass, cioppino, seafood pasta, and sirloin. The only dish that had flavor was the sea bass. It was well cooked (a little under for me) and well seasoned in a miso sauce. The salmon didn't taste and smell fresh. For the price, it should have been wild caught. The salmon came with a scallop ceviche which was fine but needed acidity. The sirloin had no flavor. The biggest disappointment was the cioppino. It was lackluster and didn't have any salt. The server provided gloves and a bib on the table that was wrapped up but didn't bother telling me so I didn't eat the shrimp and crab legs, which ended up being a blessing in disguise. I took that home, and my husband ate it the next day and was immediately sick in the bathroom. So we basically paid a lot of money for food poisoning. The only highlight of the evening was dessert. The butter cake was so delicious. The bread pudding was one of the best I've had. The creme brulee was just okay. All the desserts were actually large portions. Needless to say, it was an underwhelming experience.

  • 5/5 Maurice M. 5 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Went in for seasonal cedar plank Salmon dinner. Would up doing a round of cocktails instead....lol! Overall energy and service were great. Will go back for wild Salmon dish and cocktail hour!

  • 5/5 Allison G. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Sooo good! Service was great, we had a tall gentleman who gave great recommendations and was very knowledgable. My husband isn’t a seafood guy and he loved every second of it! We had the octopus, 1/2 dozen oysters, beer-battered fish and chips & we also got the lobster roll sandwich and it all was so good!! (Wish the lobster wasn’t cold) but overall wonderful! 10/10!

  • 4/5 ArchAngel (4K G. 11 months ago on Google
    Hello, it's been a while! Well, I just had the opportunity to try this establishment. The food was above the average, however. The menu fell too varied and does lead itself to the jack of all yet master of none. They need a solid signature dish. Drinks are neat in volume yet strong. Tales three to get me and I have a high metabolism 😁. The value in terms of price is on the pricy side, but their menu does allow enough versatility, so you do have an out to save your wallet. However, I do have to remark that it can be better. Service is on points, and my server was polite. Just as a not, please only remove menu after the order is made. That way, you can track the progress of each table effectively.

  • 5/5 Laura F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a don't-miss. The service was great and the food even better. The Miso Yaki Chillean Sea Bass was the highlight of my trip to CA. We went at 730pm on a Sunday and it was packed-make a reservation via Open Table to save time. Their patio looked great too.

  • 4/5 Out of Our N. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here for dinner before the Angel game and were happy to be seated quickly by friendly and engaging staff. The ambiance is upscale, but not stuffy, and low lighting provides an intimate feeling. The crowd was mainly 25+, and tilting towards the older demographic, so it's not exactly a place for kids. The selections of seafood was top notch: extensive oyster list, lobster, shrimp, and various international/domestic fish. I started with the basic 3 piece fish and chips, and the Mrs. got Mahi Mahi with potato and mac and cheese for sides. The Mahi was excellent, hot and flaky, cooked with cajun spices, and the side dishes were their own stars. The garlic potatoes were soft and smooth, with a light garlic flavor, not too strong, and the mac wasn't overly cheesy, more like a well cooked pasta and not the typical melty cheese variety. The cheese crumbles on top added an excellent crunch. The fish and chips were not as strong. There is a 2 or 3 piece option, and having ordered 3 pieces, felt disappointed when it turned out to be more like 2 1/2. The Cod pieces came out hot and cooked fine, but the taste left something to be desired. The breading was light, producing a soft crunch when eaten. The accompanying garlic fries were ok, nothing life changing or new. At 27$ for 2 1/2 cod pieces and garlic fries, there are better options to be had off the menu and wouldnt recommend the fish and chips. Look to spend in excess of 60$ for two people for basic seafood items, but pricier as the food gets fancier. All in all, this is a great place for people who have money to spend on good seafood but not the time to drive to the ocean to get it.

  • 5/5 M H. 11 months ago on Google
    We recently had dinner at Kings and everything was great! Our server Frank did a great job on getting our order right (my wife has a lot of food allergies) and suggesting and explaining in detail the different items on the menu. I went with his suggestion of the Sea Bass and it was over the top! We were in a bit of rush because we were seeing a movie that night and we mentioned that to Frank and he made sure we made the movie and got our order out on time. We will keep coming back because of Frank and the great service we received and the great food!

  • 5/5 Nadia T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing, we ordered the oysters, shrimp, clam chowder bread bowls, and the calamari. Everything tasted fantastic, we ate at a lot of seafood restaurants, both expensive and inexpensive, and this one is by far our absolute favorite. The atmosphere, the food, and the servers all make a wonderful experience. The owner (i didnt get his name ☹️) and our server Yancey was so incredibly nice and their service was awesome! It was nice to see the owner be so involved and step in to help the staff when it got crowded. Totally wonderful people. Will definitely always come back here when we stop in town and will always ask for Yancey to be our server again! :)) the entire experience was very pleasant, friendly and nice. I will recommend this place to everyone.

  • 5/5 Lindsay S. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    I was craving seafood since I was visiting from a state far from the ocean. This place was exactly what I needed. Lots of well prepared seafood options and great atmosphere. I loved that the kids menu had salmon as an option vs only the normal “kid” food. It also had special kids temporary tattoos and above average kids coloring options. Finally both my cocktail and the sip I tried from my husband’s was delicious.

  • 5/5 Princess L. 1 year ago on Google
    I came to King's Fish House for a holiday lunch. This was my first time here. We were early because the area was reserved for another big party at 1pm. I ordered a lemon nut crusted Mexican sea bass with asparagus and mashed potatoes. It was tasty. The menu was on the higher end. Of course for the price it was probably a little less than expected as far as presentation but the taste was good. Portion was satisfying but small for the price. I would only come back if the company was paying again lol.

  • 5/5 molly c. 1 year ago on Google
    Kings restauraunt gas a good atmosphere, the oysters are good along with their different sauce dips. I had the sirloin steak, baked potato, and a Ceasars salad, the salad was very tasty with a light olive oil dressing, and a strawberry lemonade. The bar is large and they have Oyster schucking at the bar, a guest can choose from a different variety of Oysters. I would highly recommend this restaurant 👍

  • 4/5 ronnie a. 2 months ago on Google New
    SOURDOUGH BREAD! It was to die for! Absolutely amazing! My dad ordered the sea bass plate and it was delicious. The clam chowder was not up to par for us. It was thin and the pieces of clam and potato were practically non existent. Service was excellent! I ordered the salmon sushi roll and that was delicious! Crab cakes were ok.

  • 4/5 Thanh V. 1 year ago on Google
    The seafood platter was ok and 90% fresh. Still enjoyed the good time here with exceptional service from our server that made us feel that we were being treated nicely after leaving Shuck Oyster Bar which had terrible customer service. Second place on the same day did not have Tabasco for the seafood options, but we accepted it due to the amazing server!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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