OPAH Restaurant & Bar

Name: OPAH Restaurant & Bar
Address: 26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA, United States, 92656
Telephone: (949) 360-8822
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1612 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood 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. Come in and enjoy the menu created by Marc A. Cohen, One of the Best Chef's in Orange County. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Dont 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 15:30–20:30
Phone number
(949) 360-8822
Website
http://opahrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marc Cohen

Location
26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Area
Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
n/a
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Oysters On The Half Shell (4)US$16.00
Gin & Tonic Granita
Bacon Wrapped DatesUS$11.00
Almonds / Brown Sugar Balsamic
Ginger Chicken MeatballsUS$16.00
Pickled Cucumber / Ginger / Peanut Sauce
Burrata PanzanellaUS$18.00
Watermelon / Tomato / Cucumber / Red Onion / Brioche Crouton / Pesto
Crab Rangoon Spring RollsUS$19.00
Crunchy Almond Slaw / Sweet Chili Sauce
Kung Pao CalamariUS$19.00
Eggplant / Shishito Peppers / Peanuts
Spicy Tuna TartareUS$21.00
Papaya / Avocado / Ponzu / Wonton Chips
Sweet Potato TowerUS$17.00
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Sugarcane TenderloinUS$21.00
Mango Vegetable Slaw / Chili Garlic Oil
Warm Parker House RollsUS$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
- CupUS$8.00
- CrockUS$15.00
Mixed Baby Field GreensUS$13.00
Gorgonzola / Tomato / Apple / Pine Nuts / Balsamic Vinaigrette
WedgeUS$16.00
Bacon / Red Onion / Gorgonzola / Cherry Tomatoes / Blue Cheese Dressing
Maui Onion Soup
- CupUS$7.00
- CrockUS$13.00
CaesarUS$14.00
Polenta Croutons / Shaved Parmesan
Traditional Italian SaladUS$17.00
Chopped Romaine / Salami / Mozzarella / Cucumber / Tomato / Kalamata Olives / Chickpeas / Pickled Peppers / Red Wine Vinaigrette
Lamb Chops SaladUS$27.00
Romaine / Cucumber / Tomato / Red Onion / Feta / Lemon Vinaigrette
Chopped Seafood SaladUS$28.00
Shrimp / Crab / Tomato / Avocado / Egg / Gorgonzola / Bacon / Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Candied Salmon SaladUS$28.00
Mango Vegetable Slaw / Walnuts / Dried Cranberries / Goat Cheese

Entrées

Fish N ChipsUS$26.00
Beer Battered Halibut / Shoestring Fries / Creamy Slaw / Remoulade
Chicken MilaneseUS$28.00
Arugula-Tomato Salad / Potato Purée / Pesto / Lemon Vinaigrette
Toasted Garlic SalmonUS$30.00
Coconut Jasmine Rice / Jardinière Vegetables / Red Curry Butter
Pork ChopUS$38.00
Maple Infused / Parsnip Puree / Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
Skirt SteakUS$42.00
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes / Romesco / Chimichurri
Day Boat ScallopsUS$34.00
Sweet Corn Risotto / Tomato Salad
Togarashi Ahi (Rare)US$36.00
Coconut Jasmine Rice / Mango Slaw / Soy Mustard Butter
Maryland Blue Crab CakesUS$36.00
Creamed Corn / Mustard Aioli
Filet MignonUS$46.00
Potato Purée / Sweet Fried Onions / Red Wine Gorgonzola Butter
CioppinoUS$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 SandwichUS$20.00
Havarti / Bacon / Guacamole / Chili-Lime Aioli
Prime Rib DipUS$24.00
Gruyère / Caramelized Onions / Au Jus / Creamy Horseradish
House BurgerUS$21.00
Brioche Bun / Lettuce / Red Onion / Tomato / 1000 Island
Veggie BurgerUS$20.00
Arugula / Tomato/Basil Aioli

Pasta

BologneseUS$27.00
Ground Pork, Veal & Beef / Sofrito / Ricotta / Papperdelle
Frutti di MareUS$32.00
Shrimp / Mussels / Scallops / Calamari / Roasted Tomato Sauce / Linguine
Cacio e PepeUS$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 TaiUS$21.00
Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum / Cherry Vanilla Purée / Tropical Juices / Whaler's Dark Rum Float

Vesper Martini

Vesper MartiniUS$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, CAUS$9.00
Bud Light, St. Louis, MOUS$8.00
Fremont, Golden Pilsner Seattle, WAUS$8.00
Delirium Tremens, Strong Blond BelgiumUS$16.00
21st Amendment Brewery, "El Sully" Mexican Lager, Hecho en AmericaUS$9.00
16 oz. Left Coast Brewing, Orange County IPA San Clemente, CAUS$11.00
Maui Brewing Company, Coconut Porter, Kihei, HIUS$8.00
Best Day Brewing, Kölsch Style, Non-Alcoholic (Less than 0.5% ABV) Sausalito, CAUS$8.00

Draft Beer

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

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

What 1,612 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
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Californian
South Orange County
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

OPA H Restaurant & Bar shines with "consistently excellent" food and "impeccable service." Its inviting ambiance, especially the "lovely patio," makes it a favorite for locals. Although some find the music choice distracting, the attentive staff and delectable dishes like crab cakes and halibut ensure a "wonderful experience."

1,612 Reviews

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Yasmin
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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 County
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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nickole
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice last minute dinner for 6. Everything came out as expected and it was delicious. The new owner Joe was very hospitable and he was greeting everyone. Looks like a nice change for a local staple.
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Ariella
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was tasty. Service was very slow. We were never told about specials, but halfway through our meal I heard another waiter telling another table about them. Overall an ok experience but I would expect better for the price point.
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Stefanie
VIP
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite restaurants so it was my first choice for my birthday dinner. The new owner is great and nothing has changed on the menu (so far- hope nothing does!). The one thing that has changed is the music and it is much more appropriate for this restaurant in my honest opinion. I can’t recommend this place enough- the mango martinis, tuna tartare, skirt steak, chipotle chicken sandwich, scallop risotto, Maui onion soup to say a few.
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kathleen
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Opah never fails to disappoint. The service impeccable and the food always delicious. One of our favorite places to have dinner or just a quick bite and a glass of wine.
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Marcy
Orange County
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall Opah is a wonderful restaurant - great food, wonderful staff in a lovely setting, but..... the music choices simply do not fit the ambience and aesthetic for which I ding one star. Opah is a classy place, however each time we visit for dinner we are subjected to late 70's and early 80's rock-type music. It's not blasting, but loud enough to be distracting. If you are dining at a burger or pizza joint then this genre isn't an issue. However, Opah is NOT this type of restaurant and enjoying an upscale meal while Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, The Clash, etc.. is in the background isn't always possible. Something along the lines of smooth Jazz would be more suitable in my humble opinion. Out of curiosity we inquired with our server about the music selection and we received a smirk, eye-roll and comment that a particular person on the staff handles the sound system and is reluctant to change it or listen to suggestions. Interesting attitude being in the service industry. Anyhoo, if you don't mind background tunes, then my review will be a non-issue. As I said, food and staff are fabulous (except "The Music Man").
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Jo Beth
New Mexico
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is a consistently excellent restaurant . We always eat here when visiting relatives in the area.
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Diane
VIP
Orange County
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joey and staff were very attentive. The food was great as usual and we enjoyed a wonderful meal. This is one of our favorite places to eat.
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Ken
New Mexico
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice meal on the outdoor patio--quieter than inside with the bar noise so high.
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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 1612 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Area
Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 15:30–20:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marc Cohen
Entertainment
n/a
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://opahrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(949) 360-8822

OPAH Restaurant & Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Candied Salmon Salad

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Maui Onion Soup

For Starters

Oysters On The Half Shell (4)US$16.00

Bacon Wrapped DatesUS$11.00

Ginger Chicken MeatballsUS$16.00

Burrata PanzanellaUS$18.00

Crab Rangoon Spring RollsUS$19.00

Kung Pao CalamariUS$19.00

Spicy Tuna TartareUS$21.00

Sweet Potato TowerUS$17.00

Sugarcane TenderloinUS$21.00

Warm Parker House RollsUS$5.00

Mussels

Provencale

Red Curry + Coconut

Scampi

Soups & Salads

Clam Chowder

Mixed Baby Field GreensUS$13.00

WedgeUS$16.00

Maui Onion Soup

CaesarUS$14.00

Traditional Italian SaladUS$17.00

Lamb Chops SaladUS$27.00

Chopped Seafood SaladUS$28.00

Candied Salmon SaladUS$28.00

Entrées

Fish N ChipsUS$26.00

Chicken MilaneseUS$28.00

Toasted Garlic SalmonUS$30.00

Pork ChopUS$38.00

Skirt SteakUS$42.00

Day Boat ScallopsUS$34.00

Togarashi Ahi (Rare)US$36.00

Maryland Blue Crab CakesUS$36.00

Filet MignonUS$46.00

CioppinoUS$45.00

Sandwiches

Chipotle Chicken SandwichUS$20.00

Prime Rib DipUS$24.00

House BurgerUS$21.00

Veggie BurgerUS$20.00

Pasta

BologneseUS$27.00

Frutti di MareUS$32.00

Cacio e PepeUS$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 TaiUS$21.00

Vesper Martini