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OPAH Restaurant & Bar, Aliso Viejo, CA

OPAH Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1616 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 32 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 15:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 360-8822
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

What 1,616 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OPA Restaurant & Bar is a "neighborhood gem" offering "fantastic" food and "impeccable" service. Diners praise the attentive staff, with standout servers like Vanessa and Kevin. The ambiance is charming, though some find the music choice distracting. Highlights include fresh seafood, delicious cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere for both date nights and family gatherings.

1,616 Reviews
  1. G

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Carol

    VIP

    Orange County

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Karen

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 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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  4. Yasmin

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 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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  5. Ty

    VIP

    Orange County

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 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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  6. nickole

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  7. Andree

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I visited Opah on Valentine's Day and although the restaurant was busy, we had an exceptional experience and didn't have to order from a prix fixe menu! The food came out piping hot and was delicious. They have the best fish & chips in Orange County! Service was attentive and pleasant. Drinks were well crafted. Opah is a neighborhood gem!

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  8. Ariella

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  9. Stefanie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  10. kathleen

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    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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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 1616 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for OPAH Restaurant & Bar

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 15:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:30–22:00
  • 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
  • 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
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