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Walt's Wharf

201 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6333
562-598-4433
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Ranked #1 of 54 restaurants in Seal Beach
Price range: CAD0 - CAD26
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Gypsum, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Stopped here for dinner on Mother's Day- was packed as you might expect. Still the staff was very helpful and got me a table quickly. The menu is huge and diverse with several "bargain" options and other entrees getting pretty expensive as with most good seafood places. I really appreciated being able to order a very good glass of buttery... More

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Rociada, New Mexico
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38 reviews 38 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a somewhat '70s vintage restaurant with superb food. I would stay with simple preparation in order to enjoy the freshness of the fish. I had fish tacos which were delicious with the nicely grilled fish & its sides of black beans & rice were perfect. My husband's grilled ahi sandwich was very good, accompanied by wasabi sauce &... More

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Jamestown, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My sister, a Seal Beach resident, took us there for dinner, and it was amazing...for the adults and our 2 teenagers. Everything was fresh-so important when you are dining out!- and really good, service was friendly and I would highly recommend it!

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Houston, Texas
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119 reviews 119 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I chose this place because of it's high marks on Trip Advisor. I wanted something good and seafood since we were by the sea. I went with my mom and husband. We started with the coconut shrimp which were pretty good. He had the ciopino with the Walt's salad, he liked it but he said he's had better. I had... More

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Boise, Idaho
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We wondered into Walt’s Wharf on a Thursday afternoon for a late lunch looking for sea food. We were seated up-stairs by a window facing the ocean where we could view the street and shops below, nice setting, white linen table clothes. We were not anticipating fine dining and were dressed very casually for trailing about, but we still felt... More

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Seal Beach, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The sea bass special was amazing, best I had ever had! Great California wine selection. While it was a bit pricier than some other local sea food restaurants, it was well worth it. Loved it!

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Santa Ana, California
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39 reviews 39 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

On Main Street of old town, more than the usual fish joints with some unexpected menu choices as well as the regular seafood choices. A bit more upscale than the others on Main Street, but not fancy or expensive. Great seared albacore entree with sobo noodles for me, and the Calamari for my wife hit the spot. Good Beer on... More

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Los Alamitos, California
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46 reviews 46 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Make this the best day ever. Park on the quaint Main Street in the lovely Old Town Seal Beach. Pick any seafood lunch or dinner, you just can't miss. The food, service, and the friendly small town feel makes this restaurant one of the local's favorite. After your meal stroll the town and end up taking in the ocean view... More

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Los Angeles, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great salmon. I've never had any seafood item that wasn't outstanding. The crab is so fresh it reminds me of catching them and cooking them on the spot. Very good wine selection. The owner also owns Babcock wine which is a wonderfully winery in the santa Barbara area known for their Pinot Noir. Needless to say the restaurant is stocked... More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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93 reviews 93 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The fish tacos were good, but the hamburgers (strangely enough for a seafood place) and the seafood salad my friends had were what really got raves.

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