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Simply Fish
Welcome to Simply Fish, a culinary gem nestled in Costa Mesa, California. At 1534 Adams Ave Ste D, this eatery specializes in fresh seafood tacos and offers a delightful array of dishes that highlight the ocean's bounty. Simple in name but rich in flavor, Simply Fish is where seafood lovers can indulge in delightful culinary experiences without breaking the bank.
Simply Fish boasts a diverse menu that captures the essence of the sea, featuring everything from ahi poke tacos to blackened salmon salads. Diners rave about the freshness of the ingredients, with customers like John O. praising the reasonable prices for quality seafood, a rare find in today’s market.
- Amazing Salads: The Blackened Ahi Salad is a standout, combining rich flavors from seared ahi with the freshness of Arcadian greens and creamy cotija cheese, all tossed in a cilantro dressing.
- Iconic Tacos: The taco offerings allow for endless customization with xtra dressings and sauces, all at just $0.55 each. Whether it's the zing of lime vinaigrette or the creaminess of chipotle sauce, there is something to cater to every palate.
- Happy Hour Finds: The happy hour menu entices with deeply discounted favorites, where dishes like the fish and chips and clam chowder in a bread bowl stand out, making for a perfect after-work meal.
Simply Fish frequently surprises guests with additional charms, such as live music on Friday nights, immersing customers in a lively atmosphere while they enjoy their meals. Past guests have cherished their dining experiences, noting the personable service from owner Derick who ensures everyone feels at home.
Although most dishes receive high praise, such as the rich lobster bisque and hearty calamari, not everything is a hit. Some guests found the blackened ahi tacos a bit dry, serving as a reminder that even the best restaurants come with their learning curves.
With a mission to provide reasonably priced, high-quality seafood, Simply Fish is perfect for those seeking comfort food that nourishes the soul. Whether you're in the mood for a sit-down meal or a casual bite, this restaurant has something for everyone, from kids' meals to a variety of seafood dishes.
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“ Reasonably priced fresh seafood is one of the hardest things to find. You have to find a place that has the business connections to get fresh fish at a good price. This is one of those places. They have an extensive menu of fresh and fried seafood as well as choices for those that don't eat fish. I have been jonesing for fried clams for a while and was happy to see them on the appetizer menu. Probably not the best test of their fresh fish but it satisfied my urge. The lobster bisque had chunks of lobster and was well balanced. My friends who went with the fish and chips were very pleased. The place was very busy on a Tuesday at lunch. Maybe they don't need this review! They have areas that can accommodate larger groups. ”
“ Another fabulous experience, actually tonight I luckily got way more than I bargained for! We showed up on a Friday night, and there was a Frank Sinatra singer, who was fabulous. Then he brought on a female singer, who blended beautifully as they sang well known songs together, and it was such a fun night! They had a lobster special, and 2 of us had lobster and 1 Halibut! What a fun experience, every time I'm here, the owner Derick walks around and makes sure we are all happy and satisfied with our orders, and is charming and so personable. Having taken 2 friends here for dinner on a Friday night, and having a great dinner, entertainment it started the weekend off just perfect! Thank you again. ”
“ Came here during happy hour. It was pretty empty. But totally worth the happy hour. We were able to get so many items for such a good deal!!! I'll go in order from my favorite to least favorite apps lol. The fish and chips are to die for!!! Omg they were definitely the best thing on the menu. (my favorite but not my friend's favorite). The clam chowder was so so amazing too and my friend loved it!! It is more creamy and thick, which I love!! Next, the poke nachos. Great overall. They give you a lot of fish!! And the chips were nice and crunchy and perfect for the poke. My friend thought the poke could use more of the sauce but I thought it was fine! Next the calamari. I was not impressed. It was very chewy and rubbery, more than usual. Not sure if it's due to the shape - it looked more like mozzarella cheese than normal calamari. lol. It was ok. Would not order again though. Then, we got the blackened ahi tacos and those were a bust. I do appreciate how large the fish chunks were. These were definitely huge tacos. However they were really really dry and just not great. And finally, my least favorite were the steamed clams BUT I don't like clam in general!!! It came in a little tea pot which was cute and the server also gave us each a bowl of the clam water which was kinda gross and tasted so fishy Lolol. It also came with pieces of garlic bread which my friend said if you eat that with the clam, it tasted much better! Overall, would definitely come here for happy hour again! ”
“ We just found an awesome seafood place with great vibes & great food reasonably priced. We wi definitely return. The service was excellent. We had Ahi poke & many kinds of beef & seafood tacos. All delicious. ”
“ First time at this location and chain and I had a wonderful experience! I went for lunch with my colleague on a weekday and we were seated right away! I was worried the prices would be steep because it's a sit down restaurant and looked a little fancy. I was pleasantly surprised by the fair prices and generous portions! We shared the ahi poke tacos and they were very good! The ahi was definitely good quality and served fresh! My friend ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and it looked really good! I appreciate how they really hollow out the bread bowl so you have more clam chowder to enjoy! I ordered the shrimp pasta and I loved it! The shrimp were cooked to perfect and the Alfredo sauce was absolutely delicious! And just in case you're not feeling fish but are in the area, I still recommend trying them out as they have some good looking chicken and steak dishes! I highly recommend this restaurant. Enjoy!! ”
“ We stumbled upon this restaurant because it was nearby and dog friendly, so we decided to give it a try! Walking in, it was very lively in there! They even had live music to play for all their guests, which sounded really fun. We had our dog with us, so we were seated outside, which luckily wasn't too cold at all. Our server Linda was the kindest server I have ever met. She gave her best attitude towards us and even thought about giving a water bowl for my dog! She gave great recommendations, which we ended up going with the clam chowder bowl, charred Spanish octopus, and the fish and chips. The service was a lot quicker than we thought as well. The food was delicious and everything tasted really great! Well done and hearty. Linda's service definitely made our experience really well worth it here. Usually when seated outside, I feel that we may be easily forgotten, but she checked with us periodically to make sure we were doing okay. Especially we were the only ones outside. We will definitely recommend our friends and family to visit here again. A wonderful place to stumble upon! ”
“ My husband and I found this place on Yelp and gave their happy hour a try. We tried the clam chowder, crab cake, calamari strips, fish&chips, and tacos. Their HH menu had a 3 for $12 taco deal and it was good! We got the battered shrimp, battered fish and ahi tacos. The fish and chips were good as well! I liked the fish, it was a good size and the crispness was perfect. Crab cake and clam chowder were really good as well, very flavorful! Service was great! The owner/management came by to wish each table a happy Valentine's Day which was really sweet. Our waters were always refilled. We were seated right away at around 4:30 pm. It started to get busy as we were eating and it got closer to dinner time. ”
“ First time here for a Saturday night with friends based on their recommendation. What a wonderful experience. Linda was super nice and helpful. She helped with food recommendations and made us feel right at home. I tried the special (Cajun salmon salad). It was absolutely delicious and an amazing value ($13) that is unheard of today. I got to try my wife's white fish ($12) and her sides including the corn was delicious. We will definitely be back again! ”
“ Ok, affordable delicious seafood that also has a sit down family-friendly atmosphere. Didn't think this could exist but it does. Exceptional service, lots of seating, big TVs, and kid-friendly. And the food. YUM. They have poke and ahi options then there's grilled or fried fish options. Literally something for everyone. Sides are ample and we Enjoyed the grilled corn. Loved the Chilean sea bass. Octopus appetizer was cooked to perfection not overly chewy. And for those who are not of the pescatarian mindset, they have steak and chicken options. Kids menus with pasta also exist. Like I said, there's something for everyone. Prices are not insane and allow you to enjoy a good seafood meal without regret. Oh, and they also serve Cheesecake Factory cheesecake for dessert. ”
