Best Shellfish Restaurants in Lake Forest

The food was very good. Even though the restaurant was not busy, we had to wait a while for a waitress to take our order, deliver our meals, and get the check.

We drove up to Brea from San Clemente- well worth the drive. Great service- thank you Dominic. Such good food! We will definitely return!

We wanted fish. We weren't sure what was on their menu. We were pleasantly surprised to find Cajun salmon with shrimp and mahi mahi in lemon basil sauce. Both were delicious. We are not happy with paying for a Caesar salad that used to be included in the price. All the good sides that aren't potatoes are now Premium sides you have to pay extra for. Patrons who are trying to eat healthier don't want to eat bread and potatoes. We need healthier standard sides. I'm allergic to broccoli so that doesn't leave much to choose from that doesn't cost extra. I did try the Brussel Sprouts. They are delicious and I will order them again.

The food is overpriced, and a minimum 18% tip is suggested. The food itself was great, but I would have preferred paying at least 30% less for it. The waiters were fine, but the expectation of a very high tip dampened my enthusiasm for their efforts. I work as a teacher and am constantly putting myself out for others. I don't expect - and would not accept - a tip for that. Why should I be expected to tip others who are simply doing their jobs - and very basic and simple jobs at that? In effect, I am putting money in the pockets of the business owners because they undoubtedly pay their employees less, telling them, "You'll make up the difference from tips." This means they earn money from me twice - once from their overpriced food, and again from the compensation I am paying to THEIR employees. This type of greed exemplifies most business practices in America and makes me wish there was a way to change it.

I love this place. The food is always good, and the staff is always friendly. The steak and lobster for $28 you cant go wrong.