Dennis N

Amazing food. Excellent service. Recommended by locals. Every dish we had was 5 stars, even the bread to dip in the snail dishes broth.

Jimmy Si

This place lived up to it's seafood hype. Lots of variety and options for seafood with so many different types and styles you can try of seafood. We really liked the lobster noodles, the king scallops, garlic butter queen clams and the steam clam soup. The coconut snails was a bit cumbersome and small to eat with some awkward taste. The base broth was fine but the snail was ok. The papaya salad was very refreshing and the hotpot was the filet mignon beef, shrimp and squid option which was also great with a savory broth. The atmosphere was lively and loud but still clear enough to hear each other talk. The staff was fairly attentive. Highly recommend reservations as both places are packed at most hours.

+5

This place ia happening! It's alqays busy no matter that time you go. Don't forget to join the Yelp waitlist! Must try: Mango Salad w/ Squid and Escargot Vermicelli w/ Crab and Escargot Scallops Queen Clams Fried Rice Morning Glory Complimentary desserts after your meal.

+6

Jesse L

We came here today for the first time. We were told this about some friends in Las Vegas. We came and really enjoyed it. The food was great servings, great price and a lot of seating so no wait even when it was busy. The escargot was great !!

+2

LoveSisley Co

The food was truly impressive, and the staff were wonderful. They constantly refilled our water without us ever needing to ask. The seafood was absolutely scrumptious and incredibly fresh. Although there was a bit of sand, it was still very enjoyable

+4

First time here, and it completely changed my impression of Vietnamese food. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The green mango salad was refreshing, the black pepper snails were rich and aromatic, and the pineapple smoothie served in a whole pineapple was a nice touch. Portions were generous, and for five people the value per person was excellent. Friendly service and a very enjoyable overall experience. Would definitely come back.

Amber Zhang

Hands down the best Vietnamese seafood spot in town! I’ve been here many times and have never had a bad dish—zero 'landmines' on the menu. The seafood is prepped so well; it’s incredibly clean with absolutely no sand. Also, don't sleep on their drinks and desserts! The pineapple and coconut smoothies are refreshing and delicious. Service is surprisingly fast too. They have two locations, and I’ve tried both—the quality and taste are consistently amazing at both spots. A must-visit every time I’m in LA!

+2

Tung Pham

First time here and definitely one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I ever been to in California. Everything is tasty and exactly how I like my Vietnamese food. Grew up in Vietnam and I can say this is even better than most restaurants in Vietnam. Staffs are great and no rude service like elsewhere. They even served dessert for free end of meal. Phở áp chảo is my favorite dish.

+4

Thuy Tran

I had a great experience at Ốc & Lẩu in Garden Grove. Their sturgeon hot pot was especially delicious — rich, fresh, and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere felt warm and inviting. I really enjoyed my meal and hope to come back again soon. Definitely a spot worth trying if you love hot pot!

Fresh seafood and unique experience. We liked the food! The hotpot was a little sweet for our taste but we will try the spicy and more dishes next time. Delicious good and great service. Thank you!

+5

This is the review of the Garden Grove Blvd location. Seafood, especially sea snails and hotpot sets are their specialty. Actually their menu is quite expansive and varied. They are serving fresh and clean seafood ingredients with tasty Asian sauces. If you enjoy seafood prepared in authentic Thai or Vietnamese styles, this is the place. Service is a bit rushed when it appears that you are almost done with your meal. At times there are people waiting for your table so hint hint. All of your party need to be present for them to give you a table and no reservations are taken. Sometimes in the parking lot there is a nice lady selling tropical Asian fruits from back of her white SUV.

+4

This is a great place for anyone wanting to try tasty Vietnamese style escargot without breaking your bank! Got lucky and came right before the dinner rush, so there was no wait. There was a line of people waiting outside the door by the time we finished our dinner. I tried the escargot with butter and peppercorn, and it was delicious! The escargot easily came out and the meat was soft and buttery and hint of spiciness. I also tried their grilled clams with butter. The meat is a bit chewier but still really good. As a fan of escargot and mollusks, it’s a great restaurant for me!

Recommended! ! ! My Vietnamese coworker brought us here and we all love it. It’s so worth to drive 2 hours and wait in line for 45 mins. The foods are so good. OMG-^- Best seafood ever, very fresh and no smell at all. Combination of the leaves, fried onion and peanut with the shells is such a perfection. Will definitely come again.

+4

First time trying Vietnamese seafood restaurant and it’s DELICIOUS! We were lucky to get seated right away upon arrival but apparently this place always has a line. You could choose to join the queue on YELP to save some waiting time.

+4

Perhaps the best Vietnamese Restaurant in the US. Genuinely made appetizers and dishes. Tastes I’ve never experienced before. Be cautious of the prices in the drink menu though, a jar of coconut and kumquat juice costs $27.

+1

Great Vietnamese dishes.They have a huge list of offerings. Order everything. Seafood is the specialty here. Honestly if you closed your eyes and picked random items from the menu they'll all turn out delicious. Trust.

+1

Local friends took us here. Best Vietnamese food we ever had in the US. Not a pho but Vietnamese seafood and hot pot. Price is very reasonable for what you got. Every single dish we ordered was delicious and freshly cooked. Pineapple fried rice. Lobster udon. Mango salad. Escargot. Stir fried conch with Asian water crest. Scallops. Froglegs. Hotpot with beef, pork belly, conch, vegetables and noodles.

+2

Heard about this place through a friend, after read many good reviews on this place so definitely had to give it a try when we were around Disneyland. Since we were so happy with the food, we went back the second time next day! We have six of us, tried the lobster fried with udon, live prawn (huge, sweet, with fresh coconut), mango salad, shrimp squid pineapple salad, grilled oysters, sashimi oysters (small type which I like) and grilled scallops, grilled escargot, steamed queen clams, crab shrimp fried rice, crab fried thin rice noodle, stir fry water spanich w/garlic. Amazingly, all were good, very delicious, fresh and full of flavour. Tried 2 kinds of drinks, passion fruit soda, mango lemonade, we asked for a jug, filled 6 glasses exactly. Love both drinks. We went before lunch time, no wait. When we finished it was mostly full. Highly recommend and would return back every chance I get.

+3

The food was amazing but the service could be better. Crab fried rice, lobster udon, lychee lemonade is my absolute must every time! Seabass hotpot was way too sweet... it is definitely missing the sour taste. The fish was not as fresh as it looks. It was previously frozen and it was just not good at all.

+3

The food here is delicious! Authentic Vietnamese style seafood with a variety of stir fry, sizzling plate, and hot pot (which is what they're known for). The seafood hotpot was a great deal and the seafood was fresh! The king scallops are also a must try item. Savory yet fresh, with a balanced mix of tangy and sweet flavors. I'd definitely visit this place again. We went on a Monday night so there was no wait.

I can't find a reason to give lower than 5 stars. It's a great compact seafood restaurant. The wait time during peak hour is around 30 to t0 minutes. Regular time is 5 to 10 minutes. Prices are competitive. Food tastes great. I love the seasonal big shrimps thay only come a couple of times in within the year. Service is fast and staffs are friendly. Worth a long drive from Alhambra.

+6

Everything 10/10. SUPER tasty& authentic food. Big variety. Very fast service. Very affordable price. Idk what else to ask for. Always left satisfied&full.

The space is spacious and airy. On weekends, if you go early, it will help users. I really like stir-fried snails with coconut and fried rice with shrimp and crab. The staff is very cute and enthusiastic, I will come back. Reasonable price with the great quality.

+3

Food here is consistently great. Love every single dish, but would skip the scallops next time. $25 for 4 pieces of scallops was not worth it, but everything else was so good.

+6

My sister took my 2 daughters and I here, I'm a first timer, but have heard many good things about it. We had the grilled shrimp, mango squid salad, clams and scallops. Eveything was great, and I don't like squid but my sister insisted it was really good and she wasn't lying! We signed in on the yelp waitlist I took my daughter to the restroom and our table was ready before we came out. The lychee martini was great as well and I loved the complimentary che they gave at the end of the meal. Will be coming again. Thank you !!

Fantastic, Delicious, Amazing!! Highly recommend ❤️ All Oc plates were amazing, real Vietnamese taste!! Employees were very nice and quick. Went there with my cousin from my 10 days trip in CA. Did it again with my friend. Will come back again!!

+6

I went there during Tết, and it was extremely busy, it took us 2 hours waiting in the yelp line, so don't come during the holiday if you can. However, the food was amazing, the soft shell Krabs, coconut snails, and snail salad. Every dish has amazing flavor, heavy coconut flavor on the snails. They even gave free desserts for the new year which was nice. I will come back for sure to try some of their other dishes.

We tried this place for dinner but the line was too long. We came back the next day for a late lunch and no wait. All the food was so flavorful. The kids loved the frog legs. We left full and satisfied. Can't complain about the food.

seafood so goood omg roasted oyster is GOATed! Fried crab is GOAT!

Who needs bottomless mimosas for brunch when you can have some fancy coconut escargots? I grew up eating escargots in Vietnam, so when the opportunity to eat them again in the US came up, I was the first to sign up. Came here on a Saturday brunch hour, and it was a crowded wait. It took us around 45 minutes from waiting to seated. They didn't have a lot of waiting chairs either, so it was difficult for my older parents. Once you’re seated, you’ll get served pretty quickly. The waiters are nice and fun; they even made a few jokes with my mom. We ordered a feast for the family and I’ll break down the dishes. * Coconut escargots with basil leaves - escargots drenched in coconut sauce, it’s decadent and juicy. Make sure you suck all the meat out. * Mango salad - tangy green mangos mixed with fried shallots, peanuts, herbs, and mixed in a fish sauce dressing. It’s a fun delight on a hot summer day. * Seafood hotpot - Just as the name suggests. Comes with various seafood topics such as shrimp, fish, etc, and a large pot of soup. Highly recommend any hot pot as they are good value and perfect for large parties. * Crab glass noodles - not sure why, but this place has delicious stir-fry noodles, the added crab is a nice bonus. * Grill escargots with garlic butter - chewy and buttery. Very easy to eat with the picks they provided. Their butter is nicely flavored without being so fattening. Oc & Lau is always going to be crowded no matter what time you visit. That’s how you know it’s good food. They have so many dishes that I haven’t even tried them all; now it’s a must-revisit for my family and me.

+1

Our mom's favorite restaurant! 🦪💗 The quality of every dish is amazing and they offer a variety of options to choose from! Everything is super tasty and delicious, but I recommend the Vietnamese salads, escargots, and rice dishes. * Ốc Hến Bánh Đa: 9/10 - nicely seasoned and comes with rice sesame crackers * Chem Chép Nướng Mỡ Hành: 8/10 - kind of difficult to chew and barely had any siracha * Gỏi Xoài Mực Một Nắng: 10/10 - tartness from the mangos balances out with the sauce and squid * Gỏi Ngó Sen Hải Sản: 7/10 - good for those that don't like tart * Cơm Chiên Tôm Cua: 10/10 - full of crab and shrimp * Bơ Dằm Sầu Riêng: 10/10 - yummy combination They remodeled ever since we first came and the place seems a lot more spacious. The workers were very attentive and we didn't have to wait too long for our food to arrive. The plaza can get crowded at dinnertime, but you should be fine during brunch hours. One thing to keep in mind about the place is that it's a bit pricier compared to other locations, but nothing too crazy. Considering the quality of the food and service, it's definitely worth it! Highly recommend stopping by!

+2

This place satisfies all your seafood cravings. We had 6 girls and no reservation on a Tuesday night. The wait wasn’t long, the service friendly and fast. My favorites were the quail (so crispy), the blood clams (so tasty), the morning glory beef salad (so crunchy and light). The prawns were really good (so good even if you don’t like prawn.) The snail in coconut were impossible to suck out of their shells, so that was disappointing. The scallop appetizer was fine. The oysters in butter were a bit heavy. The company was the best!

+4

Oc & Lau Restaurant offers a diverse selection of seafood that's hard to find in Canada and the US. They also have many hot pot options; I tried the sturgeon hotpot, and it was fantastic. However, it seemed like they used a bit too much fried onion in some dishes. The restaurant is spacious, with friendly staff, and the prices are reasonable. It's definitely a place I'd revisit on my next trip.

+6

We came based on a video recommendations from Instagram. Taste of the food was definitely impressive. This is a food heaven for seafood lover. Me and my mum ordered the razor clam with green onion ($15)highly recommend but it has peanuts on it just in case you allergy, grilled abalone with green sauce ($10/piece, min order 2), and the best was the house special crab with glass noodle. ($50), they were all so good and it is worth the splurge.

The food was amazing here! Service can be a tad slow due to how busy they were. I would recommend adding yourself to the waitlist via yelp.

+4

The food here is the same as the other location on Westminster. The vibe here for sure better bc of music and decor. Food here is always a hit, has something for the ones that can eat meat and seafood. Can’t go wrong if you don’t know what to eat if you’re here.

+1

Our new favorite seafood spot. The seafood is especially fresh and cooked perfectly tender. The portions are great and the prices super reasonable. Must get items: razor clams (peppercorn and peanuts) and quail (sweet and fried to perfection, tender yet crunchy bones). Service was fast, knowledgeable, and cordial. The atmosphere was very welcoming.

+1

Okay, this is the must try restaurant!!! We visited twice during our 5 days trip to Socal and ordered bunch of different dishes to try. Here is our must try : SEABASS HOTPOT. So good!!! I don’t recommend Chili Crab, if you’re craving for crab, do tamarin or butter sauce!! Most dishes we ordered are well seasoned and flavourful but if you’re picky and only want fresh seafood stick with squid, prawn, not snails. But again must try Seabass Hotpot!! Soup is outstanding and the fish was soo good!

+1

I finally made it to OC & Lau, one of Southern California's hottest Vietnamese seafood restaurants. With the main location in Garden Grove and a second branch in Westminster, both are just a short drive from my place, yet I had never stopped in—until June 2024. A word of advice: avoid peak dining hours unless you want to wait in a long line! Our orders were as follows. - **Grilled King Scallops with Fish Eggs** - $25 - **Lobster Tail with Udon** - $22 - **Deep-Fried Quail with House Special Sauce** - $17 The food came out super fast, and the service was warm and friendly. The Lobster Tail with Udon was outstanding and juicy, and the grilled scallops were impressively large. The deep-fried quail tasted similar to fried chicken but with slightly thinner meat. Overall, the dishes were fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. We will come back. 📍 **OC & Lau 1** 10130 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843

+6

Efficient service. The food was exceptional! I'm a fan of their garlic butter with peppercorn razor clams. Their flavors are outstanding! However, the lack of taste after consuming peppercorn for razor clam's garlic butter is noticeable. Recommend the peppercorn flavor if you appreciate spice and robust flavors. Pineapple fried rice paired well with seafood inside. Udon with shaken beef is another great option. For beverages, we opted for the kumquat with coconut, which is refreshing. The prices are moderate but medium in size.

+2

The dishes were excellent. The shrimp/squid fried rice was my favorite here so flavorful. The fish for the hot pot was really good as well it would melt in your mouth. Soup was salty than i would like. We did family style with a party of 10. Only bad part was the bathroom was out of order when we went. 4.8 stars

+2

Great spot in the OC if you like seafood! We ordered: Goi xoai dac biet So diep thai thuong hoang Com chien crawfish Com chay bo cang Oc huong nuong tieu I enjoyed the mango salad the most. It was fresh, sweet, slightly spicy and I really enjoyed the pieces of seafood. The crawfish fried rice was very flavorful and filled with crawfish. I also enjoyed the ground beef with crispy rice but it was slightly too oily for my liking.

+1

Waited almost 2 hours for this restaurant as I got recommended this place by so many people! Defiantly try to do the online yelp waitlist to avoid standing outside and waiting. (We did that for the first hour and got called back when we were close to the top but ended up waiting another hour outside). Service was really fast and servers were really nice. Super busy and crowded though but food was worth the wait! My favourites were the passion fruit soda, coconut snails, and young coconut salad!!

+6

Delicious Vietnamese seafood with amazing flavors! Fresh dishes, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere every visit

+2

One of my favorite seafood places in Orange County. I always stop by this restaurant whenever I’m in the area and never disappointed. The seafood was fresh and was well-seasoned. Make sure to check their waitlist on Yelp before you make a visit since wait time might be long during peak hours.

+5

Best seafood restaurant in OC. The queue is super long so you should get in the virtual queue in advanced before you go to the restaurant. The service is quick. The seafood is fresh and flavorful. Definitely I’ll come back when traveling to OC.

+4

Peppercorn butter salt snail is my favorite, so impressive! Everything is so good here. My hubby and I ordered 8 dishes and they were all delicious. Will comeback for sure.

+3

Highly recommended their escargot and razor clams! The texture was chewy, tender and full of flavours! Tiger Prawn with glass noodle was amazing as well! The variety of dishes on the menu was overwhelming, so it’ll be best to go with 4-6 people to take full advantage and try their selection of fresh seafood!

+1

amazing South east Asian seafood, totally meeting all expectations and going beyond. Escargot, razor clam, clams, all wonderful

I love sea snails, clams, and all other seafood in general. The food is so good here, taste just like when I had them in VN. The clam and snail are bigger size and plum; luckily I didn't get a single bad one. My friend doesn't eat seafood in general, so he got the Shaken Beef Noodles and Crab eggrolls, and he really like them too. Very fast service though. Would absolutely come back here next time in Cali.

Great shellfish and hotpot set restaurant. Service was pretty good even though they’re super busy. My favorite was the mango salad with escargot and squid and the hotpot. They have a lot of hotpot options. We got the sea bass one for $55.

+3

A MUST TRY! ⭐️ Oc & Lau was our FAVOURITE food spot when we visited LA. The restaurant is incredibly clean (especially the bathrooms), the service is quick, and all the food was TO DIE FOR! We had a tough time ordering because we wanted to try everything on the menu. We settled on our servers recommendations and couldn’t have been happier. You cannot go wrong with any of their food items - everything was DELICIOUS!

+6

The Vietnamese seafood is stellar here! Definitely unapologetic Vietnamese food at its finest which can be intimidating to those not familiar. It’s always busy so best times to go are not the weekends. Large open space too so they can hold a pretty large group. We went on a Monday night and were able to get a table with no wait. The service here is pretty standard and I found our host to be very helpful. Definitely get their Coconut Snails with Basil Leaves! They precut them so all you got to do is suck and enjoy. The flavors are subtle and soooo aromatic and tropical. Also, their Crawfish Fried Rice is the best fried rice I have ever had so far. Out of all the fried rices that I have eaten, theirs is on another level! Parking can be a bit difficult since it’s a busy plaza too. Also, hit up the Bake & Che dessert spot in the same plaza!

+4

Went here on a recommendation and it did not disappoint. The food comes out really fast and the quality and taste is impressive. Price is decent we spent about $250 for alot of dishes and drinks. Will def come back if ever were in the area again.

+3

From the services to the food. It was great. Good quality seafood. I would recommend here I for anyone who likes escargot. Many different flavors and options for you to choose from.

+1

Oc & Lau (10130 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove) is the kind of Vietnamese restaurant that reminds you why certain places become “the spot” for families, late-night hangs, and anyone who actually loves bold, balanced flavors. This is not watered-down fusion—this is real Vietnamese comfort food with range: bright salads, smoky grilled seafood, aromatic hot pots, and those chaotic-in-the-best-way platters that make the whole table lean in. First, the goi-style salad is a straight-up banger. It comes piled high on crispy prawn crackers like a trophy: julienned cucumber and herbs, crunchy fried shallots/garlic, and glossy slices of seafood (squid/cuttlefish) tossed in a savory-tangy dressing. Every bite hits multiple textures at once—crisp, chewy, crunchy, and juicy—and the prawn cracker base is genius because it turns into both utensil and snack. This dish alone sets the tone: fresh, punchy, and unapologetically flavorful. Then we moved into the “seafood flex” part of the meal. The grilled prawns on skewers are exactly what you want—big, meaty, and kissed with char. They’re brushed with a buttery, slightly sweet-savory glaze and served with a bright orange dipping sauce that brings heat and tang. Peel one, dip, bite, and you get that perfect combination of smoke, sweetness, and briny shrimp flavor. The fried rice is another must. You can tell it’s cooked with real wok heat—separate grains, not mushy, with egg worked through and generous seafood (shrimp on top + plenty inside). The crispy bits and fried garlic/shallot on top add that extra layer of aroma that makes you keep going back for “one more spoonful,” even when you swear you’re full. It’s rich, satisfying, and built to pair with everything else on the table. Now the soul of the meal: the clams hot pot (lẩu nghêu) served in the black stone bowl. This is where Oc & Lau earns the name. The broth is herbal and fragrant—lemongrass, chilies, and fresh herbs floating on top—spicy but not reckless, with that seafood sweetness from the clams. It comes bubbling and steaming, and the aroma alone is worth the trip. The clams are plump and fresh, and the broth tastes layered, not flat. It’s the kind of dish that forces you to slow down because every sip keeps changing: first you get herb, then brine, then a little chili kick that warms the back of your throat. We also had the sizzling shellfish platter on cast iron, loaded with fried garlic/shallots and fresh herbs. It arrives smoking like a movie scene. The shellfish soak up the sauce and aromatics, so you’re getting buttery richness, sweet seafood, and that crunchy fried garlic texture all at once. It’s messy in the best way—hands-on, shareable, and absolutely designed for eating with rice or extra bread/crackers. Whole fried fish — It comes out golden and crisp, presented like a centerpiece on a bed of greens. The skin is crackly, the meat stays tender, and it’s one of those “everyone at the table suddenly wants a bite” dishes. A whole fish done right is never subtle, and this one hits with that clean, savory fry and satisfying texture. Grilled snails — Served sizzling on a hot cast iron plate with Vietnamese herbs, these are for people who like their food adventurous and deeply flavorful. They’re aromatic, garlicky, smoky, and ridiculously fun to eat. It’s exactly the kind of dish that makes Oc & Lau feel like a true Little Saigon experience: bold, fragrant, and meant for sharing. Service deserves a shout-out too. For a place that’s often packed, the staff keeps things moving. Orders come out in a steady, well-timed flow (hot dishes arrive hot, soups arrive steaming), waters and extra bowls get replenished without you having to chase anyone down, and the team is efficient about clearing plates so your table doesn’t turn into a dish Jenga tower. If you ask questions or want recommendations—especially if you’re new to hot pot or certain seafood items—they’re helpful and direct. It’s busy, lively service, but it feels organized, not chaotic.

Had a fantastic experience! The drinks were good, offering a refreshing start to the meal. The menu boasts a selection of amazing food, but the highlight for me was the oxtail hotpot. It was simply amazing! The rich, flavorful broth and tender oxtail made for a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy a great meal with excellent drinks.

+6

Worth the wait for a table. The food was great and came out very fast. Would definitely came back when I’m back in town

Enjoyed here, the service was quick, attentive, pricing is decent. Food is delicious. Very busy restaurant. Plenty of parking..

My wife and I have come here dozens of times. It is her absolute favorite Oc restaurant in the world actually. We lived in Vietnam but prefer Oc and Lau in Orange County.

This place never disappoints... waiting time is fairly Quoc and the food came out fast and fresh ... great spot if you are a seafood lover ... definitely try the scallops dishes that came with varmac…

This place never disappoints... waiting time is fairly Quoc and the food came out fast and fresh ... great spot if you are a seafood lover ... definitely try the scallops dishes that came with …

This place never disappoints... waiting time is fairly Quoc and the food came out fast and fresh ... great spot if you are a seafood lover ... definitely try the scallops dishes that came with varm…

This place never disappoints... waiting time is fairly Quoc and the food came out fast and fresh ... great spot if you are a seafood lover ... definitely try the scallops dishes that came with va…

Best Vietnamese seafood, we ordered the grilled large shrimps, garlic snails, razor clams with vegetables & garlic peanuts scallops. They were all very delicious. All 4 entrees were less than $90. Fo…

Best Vietnamese seafood, we ordered the grilled large shrimps, garlic snails, razor clams with vegetables & garlic peanuts scallops. They were all very delicious. All 4 entrees were less than…

Best Vietnamese seafood, we ordered the grilled large shrimps, garlic snails, razor clams with vegetables & garlic peanuts scallops. They were all very delicious. All 4 entrees were less than $…

For this visit, we ordered the clams ($17) and thai seafood hot pot ($37). Both dishes were delicious and flavorful. Restaurant is very consistent with their flavors.

I love Oc & Lau! service is decent but last time I went the guy misheard us and ordered extra food. It was fine though bc we ate it anyways haha. Casual restaurant, nice vibes. I love eating here. …

Haven't been back for a couple years but this time blew my mind, would definitely come back soon! \n\n(+): friendly and good service, food came out fast and hot, wide selection on the menu, free de…

Food and price is good\nService reasonable \nMany food choices.\nNo reservations and always loooooong line

Food and price is good\nService reasonable \nMany food choices.\nNo reservations and always loooooong line

This restaurant is so good .the food was super fresh and taste so good .very clean and the service was excellent.

Great service--staffs are attentive, quick, friendly and efficient. Foods are excellent! clean restaurant.

Great food and Great service. It everything. he wait everytime. With the traffic they keep it nice and clean !

My fav restaurant in the area and one of the top in Cali. Fresh seafood all the time. I always get razor clams, scallops, crab with garlic noodles, and snails. Food quality and service is always am…

My fav restaurant in the area and one of the top in Cali. Fresh seafood all the time. I always get razor clams, scallops, crab with garlic noodles, and snails. food quality and service is…

My fav restaurant in the area and one of the top in Cali. Fresh seafood all the time. I always get razor clams, scallops, crab with garlic noodles, and snails. Food quality and service is alway…

This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Cali. Quality seafood, hot pot and signature sweet drinks as well. I always get the razor clams, chilean sea bass hot pot, grilled garlic butter escargots…

Great place for some rare seafood items. The seafood was fresh. The problem was choice. So much to pick from the menu. Make use of the bucket for the shell that they provide. Hot plates were commonly used to keep things sizzling. TBC..

+1

Rainy Peng

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Family dinner at OC Lau We went there as a group of 12 for a family dinner. My family was very satisfied overall — all the dishes were really good and fresh. The only thing we hope can be improved is that the oysters and one type of clam felt a bit overcooked. Other than that, everything was delicious and we’d love to come back!

+1

The restaurant is big. Parking can be a little hard to find. Food is only good on some dish. Some of them are not for me. The price is on the higher side.

This restaurant has always been one of our family's favorite spots to go during special occasions since the price is a bit higher than typical restaurants, but the food is definitely good! Seafood is very fresh. This time we wanted to try new stuff so we ordered Scallop grilled with quail eggs and Oyster grilled with cheese and I would not recommend them. My family do not like them at all as they are a bit fatty and the flavor was kind of plain. Service is good but since they are too crowded, sometimes it's hard to grab someone to help. This time the foods were not as good as usual. The fried rice was a bit salty. The waiting was a bit long too since it was the weekend and during lunch time. Parking spots can be tough to find during busy hours as well. Overall, still recommend trying if you are not from OC.

+2

Randy F.

Super popular Vietnamese seafood offering a plethora of options. Popular choices include razor clams, oysters, snails, lobster and Vietnamese hot pot. It’s a hectic and busy environment and the food comes out fast and furious. Table ware is casual with plastic bins collecting shells and paper cups housing flavored pepper salt and limes. We enjoyed all the flavors and particularly liked the snails and oysters. The crab fried rice was very good and a good non-seafood item was the quail. The lobster isn’t quite the level of Newport Lobster but it’s solid. Prices are reasonable given the high level of competition in this area and we ate well with the lobster being the priciest options. Dining is indoor only and credit cards are accepted. There are no reservations and lines form outside during the popular dinner hours (6-7 PM).

+6

Brandon Pham

Food is good, not great. Lobster with noodles was the best but all else is just mid. If you like seafood, come here. But don't expect to me amazed

Annie Chen

very yummy! highly recommend the lobsters udon! overall is very good, it’s just a bit oily and savory for me personally! also good for family/friends gatherings! but remember to get in line (waitlist) earlier before you head out to the restaurant.

+6

3dogs1monkey

When I visit OC, many of my friends were raving about this restaurant, I'm not crazy about snails and stuff, but my brother insisted that I have to try, so we did. He ate here a few times. OK this place is a trendy place for young people, it's in a big food center in Garden Grove. Most of the plates are under $20 and the portions are small, real appetizers. Most of people ordered the lau which is a bowl of soup and you dip whatever you want to order in it. I didn't like any of the VN lau so we didn't order. Most of young people having dates going here to be trendy. The food is actually excellent and the services are very attentive and quick. The only plate I think it's totally over priced is the 4 scallops for $27. They're not even out of ordinary. The snails in tamarine sauce is quite tasty, you can eat with rice and it's excellent. The finger snails are hot and tasty too, nothing to complain there just only a few fingers. The octopus salad was ok, the meats are very chewy, I wouldn't order this. The snails in garlic sauce which I think it's amazing. The fried rice is good, nothing to rave about. So, there are quite a few oc & lau in the bay and the foods are excellent too, but after everything is done, you only had a few snails and shrimps as appetizers. It's ok to try it once but not crazy to be here over and over again since I'm not crazy about snails and stuff LOL. I want real food.

+6

Very long wait to get in, I would recommend joining the Yelp waitlist asap, which is within 15 miles. The food, for seafood, is well priced as it is only slightly above market price. The food also comes really fast after ordering, so that's a big plus, considering it's a really busy big restaurant. It is really noisy inside though.

+5

The spot for Viet seafood dishes. Very glad they remodeled and the place is nicer. Service was great also! Mango salad is always good. Hotpot Clams The dishes with soups/broth were too sweet during our last visit and didn’t have a good balance of salt, acidity, and sweetness.

First of all, the menu was poorly designed. The text was difficult to read, and when there was a picture, only the Vietnamese name was written next to it, so you couldn't tell what the dish was. The seafood was cooked in similar way, either grilled or raw, so they pretty much tasted the same with the same spice. I was looking for something steamed or in a soup since it was a cold day, and I ordered the snails in some thick coconut broth. The broth was so thick that I couldn't drink it. The other food was okay but not good enough for me to want to visit again. The highlight of the meal was the free dessert they gave after the meal.

+6

Pros: 1. Bomb king scallop 2. Bomb queen clams 3. Delicious mango squid escargot salad 4. Fast service 5. Top 40 music 6. Orange cham sauce is yummy! 7. Complimentary taro che dessert Cons: 1. Scallop with cheese was meh - don’t order 2. Salted fish fried rice barely had salted fish 3. Smelled like Raid ant spray in the tent, and I still got bug bites on my ankles Pro tip: Get on the Yelp waitlist while you drive there. Some folks waited 1.5+ hours. We waited 15 minutes.

+4

Authentic and fresh seafood at reasonable price. Most of the dishes are good but the seafood can be cooked less so that they are tender. The scallops are fantastic here. Service was warm and really efficient. They even offered complimentary desserts. Plenty of parking in the plaza.

+5

Excellent food, seated and served promptly, great customer service. There is even complimentary dessert. Reason of missing one star is they use disposable plastic cups hence not green for the earth. They can do better in sustainability given such an extensive business operation.

A lot of choices of food and drinks, tons of selection. Busy during rush hours and weekend. Food is 7/10. Service is 8/10.

Every dish we have tried has been good. Crispy noodles withj veggies and beef-amazing Hot pot Thai with seafood-amazing flavors. Fried rice -good Shaken beef rice amazing Passion fruit drink-amazing Fish spring rolls-good. A large menu variety especially seafood. Service is always good, just a long wait. Price is good for what you get.

Drove up to Orange County from San Diego and I think it was well worth trying a Place from the homeland. Food was well prepared and flavored. I recommend getting the coconut escargot and the razor clam with pork belly. Scallops are a bit small for the size but still something good to try. It’s honestly affordable, and we got a lot of food out of it.

+2

The food here is delicious, and the service is attentive and fast. The restaurant serves dishes very quickly, which makes the dining experience very convenient. However, today I noticed that the scallops weren’t very fresh. Overall, still a great place to enjoy tasty food with efficient service.

I had the opportunity to dine at OC & Lau Saturday night. It came highly recommended to me by a few friends. I’m a huge seafood fan and of Asian cuisine. The restaurant is lively, staff is friendly. The smells of fresh food coming from the kitchen makes you even more hungry. The staff answered all of my questions about each of the menu items that I wanted to try. We started off the evening with an Asahi beer and a mixed drink. The first item we ordered was the quail. Well marinated and tender, it hit the spot. Next up were the grilled garlic butter oysters. Please because when they come out because they are oven hot hot. The oysters were so fresh and tasteful. Next up were the grilled scallops. Boy oh boy were these delicious. Melt in your mouth. We then decided upon the crabs and shrimp fried rice entrée as well as the filet mignon with udon noodles. By this time you could imagine we were close to food coma. However we powered through and enjoyed most of our entrées. They fried rice was delicious packed with flavor and since it was my first time here I had no idea this was a family size serving so of course I had some to take home. The filet mignon and udon was awesome. The filet mignon was so tender lots of flavor and a delicious meal. I will definitely be coming back to try other items on the menu. As I was sitting there waiting for my food, I saw so many different dishes coming out of the kitchen. I wanted to try each of them so next time I will definitely be trying new items on the menu.

+4

Everything that we ate was solid and enjoyable. However it took a long time for us to get our food and the restaurant gets extremely loud especially in the evening. The waitresses are good, but don’t let them nudge you into getting the coconut kumquat! It was $27 for the pitcher and wasn’t even enough to give everyone in my party (4 people) a cup of it.

I came here on a weekday afternoon around lunch time and it's nice that it was not overly busy. I would highly recommend the king scallops here. The sea bass hotpot while pricey you do get a lot of sea bass, but it does take a bit of time to cook in the semi-sweet, sour and slightly tangy broth. Don't sleep on those cocktails $8 for a tasty martini from 10am to 6pm is a great time to get buzzed. The coconut snail dish is very tasty especially with rice or bread, but the snails might have a bit of sand inside so be careful. The crab fried rice with shrimp was a great carb to eat the seafood feast with. I would come back again for other seafood dishes.

This place is always busy. Doesn't matter what time or day. Advice: Add yourself to the Yelp waitlist prior to arrival and check in at the door. It's usually pretty loud in there between the music, conversations, and banging of plates, silverware, etc. The service is a hit or miss. In general, they're quick but once the food are delivered to the table, the server may be hard to flag down. I'm assuming they all work together though, because you can probably just flag down any server when you need something. Food. They specialize in seafood dishes like escargot but also have hot pots that are also tasty. Our must have are the spicy seasoned grilled squid, house special mango salad and grilled escargot. There's plenty of options to choose from their extensive menu, and most dishes are a hit. Prices may seem high for some but they're worth it. Their nuoc cham and green sauce are also bomb. They also offer complementary che at the end of the meal with the bill. Overall, it's a solid spot for sure.

+4

The food was overall good and the service was wonderful. One of the things I liked the most about this place was how fast the food came out to us. We barely waited minutes and plates just kept co…

The food was overall good and the service was wonderful. One of the things I liked the most about this place was how fast the food came out to us. We barely waited minutes and plates just kept comi…

The food was overall good and the service was wonderful. One of the things I liked the most about this place was how fast the food came out to us. We barely waited minutes and plates just kept comi…

It was so good. Worth for the waiting time! Very taste and rich flavors dishes! Definitely will come back again!

Advantage: Great food ,descent prices, service fast and promptly,courtesy Disadvantage: parking ,not appropriate to ask customers accepting rule before seating to accept Tip 18%over group of 6 or m…

We used to go here when it just opened, it was delish with great service and reasonable prices then. Once it got popular, the wait line was about 30-1hr long. Once in awhile, we went back to get ou…

came here for a late dinner at around 9pm. highly recommend making a reservation on yelp beforehand so you dont have to wait as it gets pretty busy. food was very good. I got the coconut snail dish…

Be prepared for long wait times. Lines out the door during rush hours. The seafood here is worth the wait. This review is for their location on corner of Brookhurst & Westminster. The menu is large.…

Be prepared for long wait times. Lines out the door during rush hours. The seafood here is worth the wait. This review is for their location on corner of Brookhurst & Westminster. The menu is larg…

Be prepared for long wait times. Lines out the door during rush hours. The seafood here is worth the wait. This review is for their location on corner of Brookhurst & Westminster. The menu is …

If you're into seafood such as snails, then this place is for you. The place is pretty busy during the afternoon weekdays, but you don't need to wait too long. We got small and big snails, along wi…

If you're into seafood such as snails, then this place is for you. The place is pretty busy during the afternoon weekdays, but you don't need to wait too long. We got small and big snails, along wi…

Most dishes were tasty. Wouldn’t recommend the pineapple smoothie- it looked great but taste was mild. We didn’t like the service at all. When we were given a table, the table was not quite clean or organized. They gave us the check when we were still in the middle of eating. And they kept coming to remove some of the plates but we haven’t even finished the food on there, very annoying.

+2

May 2025: visited again - scallops ($27 for four) were way overcooked, the tiny escargots not good value, very little rice in the pineapple fried rice, soft shell crabs were too saucy, spring rolls were okay, servers were super busy putting food on tables or clearing dishes, had to ask for refills three times and felt we were rushed out of there. The restaurant was too busy and noisy to enjoy the food. Probably won’t return. 2024: Food is excellent and great value. Atmosphere is not relaxing at all bc the restaurant is very busy so the servers are constantly on the move to keep tables turned over for next party so not much service. I saw a party of 7 got seated at a 4 person booth. There’s always a long wait for tables.

+6

I am not Vietnamese, so I cannot vouch for authenticity. But I do have taste buds and will say that the food was below mediocre. We ordered a wide variety of food: shrimp and crab fried rice, escargot, snails in coconut milk, shrimp on skewers, and some more. The food was alright. The shrimp tasted powdery and was most definitely stale. I could taste the gasoline from their burner on the shrimp. The coconut milk/soup was so sweet! The service was fantastic and the prices and portions were great.

+5

Oc & Lau was mediocre. The place seems to always be packed but I had reservations so we didn't have to wait. Is the hype real? Not really. \n\nFood was OK, setting was uncomfortable (couldn't enjoy…

Rian Lam

Overrated food in here. Their serve is bad, very rude attitude of the girl who took my order. I order the KING SCALLOPS but they gave me the size of regular one and confirm this is correct. Totally not the same with whatever I watch from Youtube review. Mango salad is bad, its actually the worst salad I have eaten in my life. “Rang Muc” was salty. Will not recommend or come back to this place

+1

It’s always busy, but the quality and flavor have gone downhill a lot. I went for dinner on July 4th and ordered six dishes, none of them met expectations. One was too sweet, another had no flavor, and one was too dry. It’s really disappointing because I used to think this was the best place to get snails. But every time I come back, the flavors are inconsistent, and I leave less satisfied. Sad to see a place I liked decline like this.

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Overpriced with Small Portions! Oc & Lau has really lost its touch. Portions have shrunk while prices keep climbing ($18-$20) for tiny dishes. The fried calamari was bland, the snails lacked flavor, and the crispy fried fish wasn’t crispy at all. The pan-fried noodles were a complete disappointment, and the rushed service only made things worse. Honestly, I wish I had gone to Bien Hen instead — much more reasonably priced and with better service.

+2

Nicholas

Our family travels to LA twice a year and this is one of our favourite spots. Sad to say, this place has lost its touch. We visited Oc & Lau last week and it was one of the worst experience we've ever had while dining out. After eating here this time, we have decided never to come back. The portions were extremely small, prices went up and the service is absolutely horrible. The servers are have no intentions to serve you, when you ask for something, they'll pretend they dont see your hand and walk the other way. The worst part was, they charged us $5 for a small tea pot and when we asked for a refill at the end of our meal, they came back with cold water in the pot. This is not the place to go to if you want to have a nice sit down dinner and enjoy the food with company. We ended up spending $150+ for 3 people just for a few dishes and we weren't even full at the end of our meal. For this price point, there are many other good options in OC with similar options.

+4

The one star is for the customer service. We got a table after 1.5hrs of waiting. Not a big deal. We ordered 9 dishes and a sea bass hot pot. 30 mins into eating, we were met with constant clean-ups by the staff. As if they were trying to rush us out of the table. There were tables seated before us and only had one or two dishes on their tables but they were left alone. Very disappointed. Don't come here if you go with your senior family members and/or friends.

This place has been on my bookmark for a very long time. Since it has a high reputation so we looked forward trying it. I seldom write a review but it was such an experience so I would like to let everyonce know and what to expect. It was our first time to be there. Of course we are not familiar with the menu. So we asked the server what the "House special" lobster is.. What kind of flavor? Can you describe it? The staff was like: I don't know.. Then we asked is it sweet or salty... He said I don't know... Since the House Special sauce is all over the menu on every single dish... isn't it the basic knowledge? You work here but you don't know... Then during the dinner... it was the worst service we ever had. We ordered a full table of food. The scallops was heavily marinated with baking soda, tasted weird. The house special lobster the sauce also tasted funky... maybe that's the reason why the server didn't know how to explaine it. Overall the food was like 6/10.. I'd recommend Newport seafood more. It's not worth the hype and the wait. But the main thing I wanted to talk about is their service. We know that they were busy and wanted to flip the table. We only sat there for 30 mins.. then they kept checking on us every 5 mins. It was really annoying. We repeating to tell them that we were still working on it. But they kept constantly asking. They even asked us if we want dessert when we are still half way through our dishes. Later on, instead on asking, they kept bugging us with adding water to our cups, they put the trash bowl on one of our dishes which we still have shrimp on it. In conclusion, it was a very bad dine in experience. Food was overrated. The service... couldn't even call it service. So no next time. Thank you.