OPAH Restaurant & Bar

4.8

1621 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Additional information

Location
26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone number
(949) 360-8822
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

Oysters On The Half Shell (4)$16.00
Gin & Tonic Granita
Bacon Wrapped Dates$11.00
Almonds / Brown Sugar Balsamic
Ginger Chicken Meatballs$16.00
Pickled Cucumber / Ginger / Peanut Sauce
Burrata Panzanella$18.00
Watermelon / Tomato / Cucumber / Red Onion / Brioche Crouton / Pesto
Crab Rangoon Spring Rolls$19.00
Crunchy Almond Slaw / Sweet Chili Sauce
Kung Pao Calamari$19.00
Eggplant / Shishito Peppers / Peanuts
Spicy Tuna Tartare$21.00
Papaya / Avocado / Ponzu / Wonton Chips
Sweet Potato Tower$17.00
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Sugarcane Tenderloin$21.00
Mango Vegetable Slaw / Chili Garlic Oil
Warm Parker House Rolls$5.00
Sea Salt / Whipped Butter

Mussels

$25. 1lb. Prince Edward Island Mussels / Add Fries + $5

Provencale
Leeks / Tomato / Herbs / White Wine
Red Curry + Coconut
Coconut Milk / Basil / Jardinière Vegetables
Scampi
Lemon / Tomato / Capers / Garlic Butter

Soups & Salads

Clam Chowder
- Cup$8.00
- Crock$15.00
Mixed Baby Field Greens$13.00
Gorgonzola / Tomato / Apple / Pine Nuts / Balsamic Vinaigrette
Wedge$16.00
Bacon / Red Onion / Gorgonzola / Cherry Tomatoes / Blue Cheese Dressing
Maui Onion Soup
- Cup$7.00
- Crock$13.00
Caesar$14.00
Polenta Croutons / Shaved Parmesan
Traditional Italian Salad$17.00
Chopped Romaine / Salami / Mozzarella / Cucumber / Tomato / Kalamata Olives / Chickpeas / Pickled Peppers / Red Wine Vinaigrette
Lamb Chops Salad$27.00
Romaine / Cucumber / Tomato / Red Onion / Feta / Lemon Vinaigrette
Chopped Seafood Salad$28.00
Shrimp / Crab / Tomato / Avocado / Egg / Gorgonzola / Bacon / Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Candied Salmon Salad$28.00
Mango Vegetable Slaw / Walnuts / Dried Cranberries / Goat Cheese

Entrées

Fish N Chips$26.00
Beer Battered Halibut / Shoestring Fries / Creamy Slaw / Remoulade
Chicken Milanese$28.00
Arugula-Tomato Salad / Potato Purée / Pesto / Lemon Vinaigrette
Toasted Garlic Salmon$30.00
Coconut Jasmine Rice / Jardinière Vegetables / Red Curry Butter
Pork Chop$38.00
Maple Infused / Parsnip Puree / Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
Skirt Steak$42.00
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes / Romesco / Chimichurri
Day Boat Scallops$34.00
Sweet Corn Risotto / Tomato Salad
Togarashi Ahi (Rare)$36.00
Coconut Jasmine Rice / Mango Slaw / Soy Mustard Butter
Maryland Blue Crab Cakes$36.00
Creamed Corn / Mustard Aioli
Filet Mignon$46.00
Potato Purée / Sweet Fried Onions / Red Wine Gorgonzola Butter
Cioppino$45.00
This two-day process involves fish stock reduced with citrus, tomato, vegetables and saffron. Finished with shrimp, mussels, fish, calamari & scallops

Sandwiches

served with shoestring fries

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich$20.00
Havarti / Bacon / Guacamole / Chili-Lime Aioli
Prime Rib Dip$24.00
Gruyère / Caramelized Onions / Au Jus / Creamy Horseradish
House Burger$21.00
Brioche Bun / Lettuce / Red Onion / Tomato / 1000 Island
Veggie Burger$20.00
Arugula / Tomato/Basil Aioli

Pasta

Bolognese$27.00
Ground Pork, Veal & Beef / Sofrito / Ricotta / Papperdelle
Frutti di Mare$32.00
Shrimp / Mussels / Scallops / Calamari / Roasted Tomato Sauce / Linguine
Cacio e Pepe$30.00
Shrimp / Cherry Tomato / Arugula / Pecorino

Sides

$13

Broccolini
Lemon / Shaved Parmesan
White Truffle Fries
Garlic Aioli
Crispy Fingerlings
Sour Cream / Bacon / Green Onions / Romesco
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Ponzu / Lemon / Sea Salt
Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce / Tempura Crunch
Mac N Cheese
White Cheddar Mornay / Buttered Crumbs

Desserts

$14

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Seasonal Berries / Rosemary Pine Nut Biscotti
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon Curd / Blueberries & Cream
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Whiskey Anglaise / Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Profiteroles
Espresso Chip Ice Cream / Hot Fudge
Espresso Chip Hot Fudge Sundae
Hot Fudge / Whipped Cream / Cookie Crumbs

Sparkling Cocktails

$14

Blackberry Sparkler
Nolet's Silver Gin / Crème De Mûre / Fresh Lemon / Prosecco
Positano
Aperol Italian Aperitif / Grapefruit / Prosecco
Strawberry Ginger Kiss
Canton Ginger Liqueur / Prosecco / Strawberry Purée

Handcrafted Cocktails

$16

Blackberry Sage Old Fashioned
Muddled Blackberries / Peychaud Bitters / Kentucky Bourbon / Sage Scented Simple Syrup
Ruby Rickey
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka / Fresh Grapefruit / Elderflower Liqueur / Soda Water / Lemon
Cucumber Collins
Cucumber Vodka / Soda / Housemade Collins Mix / Cucumber Shrub
Don Reyes
Mezcal / Añejo Tequila / Aztec Chocolate Bitters / Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur
Kōloa Pineapple Cooler
Kōloa Hawaiian White Rum / Coconut / Elemakule Tiki Bitters / Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum Float
Blueberry + Coconut Mojito
Coconut Rum / Mint / Lime / Blueberry / Soda
Mission Fig Margarita
Silver Tequila / Fresh Fig Purée / Pressed Lime / Thyme

The Royal Mai Tai

The Royal Mai Tai$21.00
Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum / Cherry Vanilla Purée / Tropical Juices / Whaler's Dark Rum Float

Vesper Martini

Vesper Martini$21.00
Nolet's Silver Gin / Grey Goose Vodka / Lillet Blanc

Signature Martinis

$18

House Infused Mango Martini
Vodka / Fresh Mango / That's It
Blood Orange Blossom
Nolet's Silver Gin / Aperol / Blood Orange Purée
Thyme Scented Lavender Drop
Luna Sea Vodka / Butterfly Pea Flower / Lavender-Thyme Syrup / Citrus
Almalfi Coast
Limoncello / Prosecco / Fresh Lemon / Sugar
Anjou Pear
Vodka / Elderflower / Pear Liqueur / Grapefruit / Lemon
Clockwork Orange
Bulleit Bourbon Straight Kentucky Bourbon / Lillet Blanc / Amaro Montenegro / Orange Oil
Espresso Martini
Vanilla Vodka / Kahlua Coffee Liqueur / Simple Syrup / Espresso

Beer

Pranqster, Belgian Style Golden Ale Fort Bragg, CA$9.00
Bud Light, St. Louis, MO$8.00
Fremont, Golden Pilsner Seattle, WA$8.00
Delirium Tremens, Strong Blond Belgium$16.00
21st Amendment Brewery, "El Sully" Mexican Lager, Hecho en America$9.00
16 oz. Left Coast Brewing, Orange County IPA San Clemente, CA$11.00
Maui Brewing Company, Coconut Porter, Kihei, HI$8.00
Best Day Brewing, Kölsch Style, Non-Alcoholic (Less than 0.5% ABV) Sausalito, CA$8.00

Draft Beer

Featured Real Family 4 Sons Real Ingredients; Huntington Beach, CA; Locally Brewed / All Natural Ingredients

Stella Artois, Belgium 5.0% ABV$11.00
Franzaskaner Hefeweizen, Germany 5.0% ABV$11.00
North Coast Brewing Co., Baja Laguna Mexican-Style Dark Lager, Fort Bragg, CA 5.0% ABV$11.00
East Brother Beer Co., Red IPA 6.5% ABV$11.00

What 1,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Seafood
South Orange County
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

OPAHS Restaurant & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its "consistently good" quality, the restaurant offers diverse menu options, including standout seafood dishes like halibut and scallops. Patrons appreciate the warm atmosphere and outdoor seating, making it a beloved local favorite.

1,621 Reviews

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Michel VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very noisy during the week-end! Better to go during the week!
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Wendy VIP
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our meal at Opah, great service, great food. My Red Curry Salmon dish was outstanding.
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Marsha
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed what we call “linner”, too late for lunch, too early for dinner but a perfect time to enjoy a lovely meal what it’s not crowded. We each enjoyed delicious cups of clam chowder and an order of the Parker house rolls. Very tasty. My husband had the fish and chips and I had the salmon. It was very nicely prepared and everything was really hot when it arrived at the table. The chowder and rolls were so filling that I had to take half of my entree home. Service was attentive, prompt but not intrusive. Lovely afternoon.
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Dorthe
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a delicious meal at Opah with friends. I Had the Scallops with the cream corn risotto and it was outstanding. My friends had the Pork Chops and the Filet Mignon and both raved about. We ended the meal with the Chocolate Croissant Pudding that didn’t disappoint. Service was great and Joe the new owner stopped by to check in and to ensure we were enjoying our dinner. Great evening and will be back soon to enjoy Opah’s delicious menu.
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GinaE VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been coming to Opah’s for over 20+ years. I’m pretty particular about good, service and quality for price. Over the years, the food continues to get even better here and it was always good. Great food! All the staff are amazing! All the wait staff are fantastic. Kevin is our favorite because he makes suggestions based on our food allergies/preparation likes. New owner came over to see us tonight and asked for suggestions to make it better which left us stumped because there is nothing that can make it better. Fair prices considering this economy and they are priced better than other restaurants. One of our favorites to say the least! Wish there were more restaurants locally like Opah’s!
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Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Opha Seafood, is a place where you will be treated with respect. The staff is personable and polite. You can feel their passion and professionalism throughout the time they're serving you. I've been there several times over the past 2 years, with each visit my server did everything in their power to accommodate my every wish. My favorite servers are "Vanessa" & "Lucio" they will recognize you and embrace you almost as if you were family. You can't go wrong by requesting their station. The food speaks for itself... Fantastic!
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Carol VIP
Orange County44 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another wonderful time at Opah! Was my husband's 75th bd, and everything was great; delish food (he had his favorite fish & chips and sub.'s half the fish for shrimp) i had their bolognaise-yummy!!! Vanessa was super great; so attentive and made sure we were happy. So glad we started his big bd there. Thank you Vanessa & Opah for a wonderful start to a big bd weekend!
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Karen VIP
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and menu! Highly recommend for date night.
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Yasmin
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great atmosphere and great vibes! Great for family or a date night. Really enjoyed the food and the staff.
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Ty VIP
Orange County41 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the special for the night which was sea bass with lobster risotto. Food was very good, our server Kevin was exceptional . Always enjoy coming here.
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FAQs

OPAH Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 360-8822.

OPAH Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1621 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Additional information

Phone number
(949) 360-8822
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

OPAH Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Candied Salmon Salad

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Maui Onion Soup

For Starters

Oysters On The Half Shell (4)$16.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$11.00

Ginger Chicken Meatballs$16.00

Burrata Panzanella$18.00

Crab Rangoon Spring Rolls$19.00

Kung Pao Calamari$19.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare$21.00

Sweet Potato Tower$17.00

Sugarcane Tenderloin$21.00

Warm Parker House Rolls$5.00

Mussels

Provencale

Red Curry + Coconut

Scampi

Soups & Salads

Clam Chowder

Mixed Baby Field Greens$13.00

Wedge$16.00

Maui Onion Soup

Caesar$14.00

Traditional Italian Salad$17.00

Lamb Chops Salad$27.00

Chopped Seafood Salad$28.00

Candied Salmon Salad$28.00

Entrées

Fish N Chips$26.00

Chicken Milanese$28.00

Toasted Garlic Salmon$30.00

Pork Chop$38.00

Skirt Steak$42.00

Day Boat Scallops$34.00

Togarashi Ahi (Rare)$36.00

Maryland Blue Crab Cakes$36.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

Cioppino$45.00

Sandwiches

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich$20.00

Prime Rib Dip$24.00

House Burger$21.00

Veggie Burger$20.00

Pasta

Bolognese$27.00

Frutti di Mare$32.00

Cacio e Pepe$30.00

Sides

Broccolini

White Truffle Fries

Crispy Fingerlings

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Brussels Sprouts

Mac N Cheese

Desserts

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Profiteroles

Espresso Chip Hot Fudge Sundae

Sparkling Cocktails

Blackberry Sparkler

Positano

Strawberry Ginger Kiss

Handcrafted Cocktails

Blackberry Sage Old Fashioned

Ruby Rickey

Cucumber Collins

Don Reyes

Kōloa Pineapple Cooler

Blueberry + Coconut Mojito

Mission Fig Margarita

The Royal Mai Tai

The Royal Mai Tai$21.00

Vesper Martini

Vesper Martini$21.00