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OPAH Restaurant & Bar, Aliso Viejo, CA

OPAH Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1626 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
26851 Aliso Creek Road # C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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2 people
22:30
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    n/a
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,626 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OPA H Restaurant & Bar is a beloved local gem known for its "consistently good food" and "phenomenal service." With a menu featuring standout dishes like the Reserve Skirt Steak and clam chowder, guests praise the "friendly atmosphere" and attentive staff. It's a perfect spot for "date night" or family gatherings.
1,626 Reviews
  1. G

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoy this place, the staff is personable and polite, and they all have great smiles, that makes you feel like a VIP. I would recommend the Reserve Skirt Steak, it's terrific.

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  2. Liz VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Kristen and she was absolutely PHENOMENAL and she was truly the best Server we have ever had in the entire time we have been going to Opah’s over the past 26 years. She was so sweet & very attentive and truly incredible. She is awesome-Liz Hansche

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  3. Susan VIP

    Orange County61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food & service. The best clam chowder!

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  4. kathleen

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite neighborhood spot amazing food amazing service

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opah has been a staple in our family’s dinner rotation since they opened 25 years ago. Their French Dip is the best in town, the Bolognese holds its own against top Italian spots, and the Fish & Chips? Better than anything we've had in England—and we live there half the year. While we're heartbroken to see the original owner retire, it was wonderful to see the new owners greeting guests and introducing themselves last night. The legacy is in good hands.

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  6. shohrehs

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great Service! Manager and owner are so personable and lovely. I will definitely be going back. I highly recommend Opah!

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  7. Michel VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  8. Wendy VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  9. Marsha

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  10. Dorthe

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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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 1626 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
22:30
Booked 19 times today
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
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    n/a
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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