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Leah Rendon, Leaf Group Updated August 28, 2018
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The Irvine Spectrum, a sprawling outdoor mall with more than 125 shops and restaurants, is in the heart of Orange County near the bustling 5 and 405 Freeways interchange. The nearby region provides multiple dining options, including a host of affordable seafood restaurants in spite of the upscale communities surrounding the Spectrum.
Southern Irvine
Located inside the Irvine Spectrum and geared primarily towards adults, Izakaya Wasa Sushi (wasasushi.com) offers such seafood items as grilled mackerel, sauteed clams and a variety of sushi, including salmon with miso cream and seared scallops in ginger sauce. The restaurant also serves wine and beer. The sleek setting features hardwood floors, black furnishings and recessed lighting set in slotted wood ceilings.
Nalu's Hawaiian Fish Grill (nalusgrill.com) is just three miles from the Irvine Spectrum, alongside the 405 Freeway. The casual eatery provides counter service-only, slate floors and a flat-screen television. Hawaiian-themed seafood selections include North Shore-style garlic shrimp, ahi poke bowls and chargrilled mahi mahi with pineapple salsa. The restaurant does not serve alcohol and offers children's menus.
Northern Irvine
Based in the Northwood Town Center, Spicy Crab (spicy-crab.com) is approximately six miles from the Spectrum. The restaurant offers various seafood selections such as lobster and blue crabs, tossed in Cajun or lemon pepper spices. Kid-friendly options include chicken tenders or fried shrimp with fries. The Spicy Crab features counter service, ample parking and a handful of beers and wine on tap.
Just steps from the Centerstone Plaza Shopping Center, the California Fish Grill (cafishgrill.com) is just 10 minutes from the Irvine Spectrum. The counter-service eatery features concrete slab tables, exposed ventilation ducts and low-hanging tin light fixtures. The seafood restaurant provides a mixture of eclectic and kid-friendly offerings like New England clam chowder, skewered shrimp topped with Cajun sauce and fish tacos, as well as a variety of wine and beer.
Laguna Hills/Lake Forest
Four miles from the Spectrum and inside the Laguna Hills Mall, King's Fish House (kingsfishhouse.com) delivers such seafood fare as coconut curry shrimp, King's crab cakes and charbroiled wild Alaskan halibut. The casual setting also features outdoor patio dining and a full bar, including wine selections from Napa Valley, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. King's Fish House offers a children's menu as well.
Boneheads (eatboneheads.com) is a fast food eatery serving up seafood items like shrimp skewers, grilled catfish and flame broiled salmon served with rice and a side dish of your choice. Situated in Lake Forest, the restaurant lies four miles from the Spectrum and serves a handful of different beers. The restaurant offers take-out, dine-in and outdoor seating. Kid's can choose dishes from their own specially designed menu.
Mission Viejo, located approximately 6 miles south of the Irvine Spectrum, houses Corner Fish Grill (cornerfishgrill.com). Outfitted with stone slab floors, modern glass light fixtures and outdoor patio dining, the restaurant provides a relaxed environment. Entree items include grilled halibut, battered shrimp tacos and fish and chips. The restaurant does not serve alcohol but offers a kid's menu.
Located just down the road from Corner Fish Grill, Salvatore Cucina Italiana (salvatore38.com) serves such seafood items as linguine with clams, salmon filet in marinara and halibut topped with creamy lemon sauce. The restaurant also features a small selection of wine and beer, as well as a children's menu. The rustic interior includes wood beam ceilings, creaky French cabaret chairs and lattice dividers scattered throughout the main dining hall.
Corner Fish Grill: Menu
Salvatore Cucina Italiana: Dinner Menu
Irvine Spectrum: Directory
A travel writer since 2002, Leah Rendon has written countless articles for online pop-culture magazines and various travel-related websites, including Eurobooking and World66. Gosford also has experience in copywriting, having developed a series of articles related to network marketing. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in theater arts.
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