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Walt's Wharf is a two star restaurant in Seal Beach. This place is moderately priced. It's known for its seafood. The menu is a wide variety of seafood choices that come with salad. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
Walt's Wharf is an award-winning seafood restaurant located on Seal Beach's picturesque Main Street. Open since 1970, the eatery specializes in fresh seafood prepared over an open oak fire. We make our own fresh pasta and desserts daily and our outstanding wine list features wines from Babcock Vineyards. We are happy to accommodate larger groups of up to 50 people at lunch for special occasions. For parties of 10 or more, we have a pre-set menu with many wonderful selections.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Having just walked the pier after downing a fat-ass chocolate malt at Ruby's, I wasn't starving. But I'd heard much ado of Walt's Wharf and had some research to do and if you want a great clam...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a more high end place to eat. Make sure u have $100 in ur bank acct if ur going to eat here. I went ahead and ate a nice three course meal here to get a taste of everything they have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's slim pickins at 9pm on a Wednesday night on Main Street in Seal Beach. It's just you, the Seals, and the tumble weeds blowing across the dark street. Luckily Walt's Wharf was there with open...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I went into Walts one night on a whim and have been patting ourselves on the back for it ever since. I usually sit at the bar and peak into the kitchen to see what looks good before I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a pre-swim meet/vacation last meal my fiance and I visited our favorite southern cal seafood jem. We've eaten here countless times over the years, and with a newly revamped website, some great new...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm beginning to think that the majority of people reviewing food in the Long Beach~Seal Beach area don't get out to some of the better restaurants in LA, OC, and other surrounding cities. Maybe their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wife had a tough week so I decided to take her out and cheer her up so we dropped into Walt's our first time dining here and not our last. We started with some great wine and Blackened Sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here close to a dozen times and it never fails. From the fresh fish selection to steaks and chicken, the food is always well seasoned and cooked just right. My favorite's the yellow tail,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I have been to Walt's Wharf, it never ceases to amaze me as being the most incredible meal of my life! The only thing better than the attentive and friendly service in this fun atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place but don't come often as it's kind of expensive. That said, they have lunch specials that are a GREAT deal. My friend introduced me to the lunch specials. The fish tacos (salmon!)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It feels silly to say that Walt's Wharf is our favorite local "discovery," since it's been around for nearly 40 years. I'm a bit sad, though, that I had written it off for this long without knowing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is there not to like about kick ass sourdough boules with real butter, creamy new England Clam Chowder, apple wood grilled fish/seafood/steak/chicken and some of the best grilled artichokes in So...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were planning on eating at the Beachwood BBQ but it turns out they're closed on Mondays... so we continued our search and stumbled upon Walts Wharf! MMmm... First, they bring you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hrrrrmmmmm... It really surprises me that this place got 4 stars. Maybe it was the Surf n Turf that I ordered. Yep, it was definitely the Surf n Turf that made me think so lowly of this place. You...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I came here for dinner last night and we were filled with scrum-dilly-umptious food! We split a bowl of the clam chowder. They serve you piping warm sourdough bread with butter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Walt's Wharf many times over the last dozen years, both with my mom when she visited the area and more recently since my husband and I have been living in Huntington Beach. We had my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad meal - Went again last night for 1 year anniversary with special lady friend. Got steamers and grilled artichoke to start with. Perfect. Salads and entrees were awesome. Service has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you visit Seal Beach don't miss this place. It has some of the best food around and you pay for what you get. One of the best seats is in the bar with big windows to watch the foot traffic on Main...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for seafood and wine. They have a very nice wine selection and did enjoy several different glasses. Everything we had was amazing. Steamed clams were yummy and reminded me back in the days...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This 'gem' is absolutely outstanding. Great service. Superior food. Best New England clam chowder I have tasted. Very tasty and fresh bread. I had the crab-stuffed halibut and it was soooo good and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to spend some quiet beach time so we picked Seal Beach. Seal Beach is a great place for people interested in the delights and charm of small beach towns. We didn't encounter any crowds and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to an early dinner tonight at Walt's Wharf with a buddy. We showed up about 5:30ish, and we were seated immediately. Service was excellent, and our waitress was very friendly. We started with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it back here after a long hiatus. Love this place. Busy as ever and the food was superb. I forgot how good their grilled artichoke was, but quickly remembered that we've got their dipping...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum diggity. We decided to capitalize on a gorgeous winter Sunday and took our dog for an afternoon at Huntington Beach, which conveniently gives me an excuse to check out a new restaurant while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place has gone so downhill since its heyday. i used to dine here quite frequently in the past. the last visit however the food was passable at best. i had an oyster that was so bad i literally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been hard pressed to find a seafood place as good as this, even in L.A. Ocean Seafood in Santa Monica is really good but I don't think it exceeds Walt's Wharf. The fish dishes are wonderful,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For quality seafood prepared over an open oak fire in an unpretentious setting, this Seal Beach restaurant rules.$$$
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
wow this place is seriously awful. my family used to be regulars here. years ago, their clam chowder was delicious, with a very high clam to potato ratio. yesterday we went there for lunch. my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great. The fresh cold water Lobster is great as well as the salmon and macadamia crusted Halibut with mango salsa. Ok you get the idea. Hope this helps you.Oh don't forget the bluepoint...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here for years! We never sit in the dining room - the bar (especially corner seat) is the best to watch the cooking action, socialize, and enjoy the food. Unfortunately, we never seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best item to start of your night. Steamed clams ortega style! Between four of us we had two buckets and seriously thought about having two more but moved on to the calamari and chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Dallas, so I rarely get to see the beach, so during my trip out to Anaheim I was fortunate enough to be able to make a trip out to the beach. My brother and his wife suggested Walt's Wharf...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been going to walts warf for years. the food is fantastic, the atmosphere is great, and the prices are fair. their salmon caesar salad is killer. but all of their fresh fish dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!! my friend and i couldn't decide on what to order, so we both ordered something different and shared. the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi was awesome!! i liked the orange glazed alaskan...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walt's Wharf has always been a treat for me. The best things that they have are their appetizers and the lunch menu (fairly good sandwiches at a lesser price). Usually I either purchase several...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a small get together. I used to go here for special occasions when I was a child. Now this place is reserved for meeting friends and family from my old stomping grounds. The fish is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't super hungry since I had part of a slice of pizza, so I ordered a cup of clam chowder and a salad. I expected a lot more from my clam chowder--particularly from a seafood place steps away...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! Hot fresh crusty read to start the meal. The best red chowder on Fridays and Saturdays. Huge wine list and the best fish in town, we always take a walk on the pier first, highly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful spot for some of the freshest fish in So Cal, as everyone else has said. What I love is that their salad is fresh and crisp (none of those brown edges), and the boston seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is not the fanciest restaurant, but they do turn out some really good seafood. the ortega clams are my favorite and i also like the grilled alaskan king crab,,,yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank GOD for Walt's Wharf AND the un-upgraded Seal Beach downtown. Walt's is amazing, they make me "diet fish meals" and everything is amazing. It isn't cheap, but amazingly good. ONE...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Walt's Warf for a while now, usually only when we are in the area. I have noticed that the past few times the service and the cleanliness of the place has gone downhill. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Carmelized Salmon rox!!!! Artichokes ....killer, thriller. Soups are tasty and always taste like your granny made them. Veggies are never soggy...left with a bite to them. I have never had a bad meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I've been to Walt's Wharf it gets more and more boring for me. This food definitely isn't worth the money. The last time I went I left the place saying "wow this place sucks now". Its not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants! I don't eat beef, so I've only had their appetizers, salads, seafood, chicken, and desserts. My favorite appetizer is the grilled artichoke ($10). It is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really disappointed in Walt's. I don't know if i've just had really good seafood at other places recently, or if they changed something here (havent been for about a year). I went for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If your ever in the mood for some good atmosphere and some top notch grilled fish and steak food of great variety... this is the location! I was down in southern, cal on vacation and remembered how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been loyal to this restaurant for years. So much so, that staff knew us on first name basis and offered their condolences when my beloved granny passed away. This was her favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best seafood place EVAH! love love love Walts. Everything on the menu is tasty and the nightly specials never disappoint. The restaurant's owners also have a winery- try one of the Babcock wines with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner the other night and really liked it. Great beer and wine selection, awesome clam chowder and super fresh seafood. They grill everything over an oak fire and the result is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has its ups and downs. I treated my parents to lunch one day and I was disappointed and elated by the food we ordered. The three of us got ice cold waters with a single slice of lemon and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for some chronic mussels, a nice house salad and a comfortable environment.The waiter was quite shifty . . ."That dude was weird, seriously" - Matt"Hey Crystal what did you think abut the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just what I was expecting- good food, nice casual environment, good service, AND, you can bring your own wine. There is a $10 corkage fee, which is reasonable. I had the halibut, with the mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Whalt's Wharf. It's always great food and service is really good. It's expensive, but worth it on a special night for sure.Their bread is FANTASTIC. I don't think I've ever had a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Us members from Table for SIx held an event here. We had such a great time. The service was great and the food and wine.I would recommend it and I will go again.Rob Angel
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Us members from Table for SIx held an event here. We had such a great time. The service was great and the food and wine. I would recommend it and I will go again. Rob Angel
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Walt's a dozen times. And every time it never ceases to be just as good as the last time. I'm a fan of their Babcock Chardonnay, available by the glass for $10. Pricey, but quite possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just didn't care for this place. First, we had to park a fair distance away and walk there. Second it was an hour wait, and there were very few places to sit while you waited.The decor seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my family and siblings. Friendly service. I'd knock it for not having a sitting area for people who are waiting seeing as they told me there was a 45-60 minute wait when I called...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying, when we pay a higher price on dinner my expectations go up accordingly. We had a friend in from Canada who wanted to treat us (yay!) to a nice dinner for our hospitality. He...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for a killer steak or seafood, this is the spot. It always has a wait, but it's worth it in my opinion. My favorite is the "Sea and Land". It's a scaled down version of Surf...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love these local, home-style type of restaurants. And Walt's was such a place.Came here for dinner last night with my boss and our sales team. The atmosphere was really cozy and very relaxing,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with my brother on a recent trip to So. CA & we stumbled on the place. When we first walked in they couldn't seat us, but the hostess was a doll, said please be patient it'd be worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was my fav. spot as a kid. Close to the beach, along a strip of cool tourist-y stores, and I always left full. Their fish is awesome, but their biggest surprise that hit me was their burger that I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate the smell of seafood. That is a non issue at Walt's. The seafood is so fresh that it doesn't exist inside these four walls. The only smell that will linger is that of the delicious oak wood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first impression I got when I walked in was: OMG, we're the youngest people here, BY FAR! Well, it wasn't entirely true but I do prefer to go where EVERYONE is my age! They sat us upstairs where...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my fiance's step mom, dad, and little sister. Walts is known for their Oakwood Fire Grilled items. Thats it. The Oak Grilled Artichokes is what gets fiance's dad here from Nashville,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Walt's. Started off at the bar with a Hef. The bartender says that the Hef comes from the oldest brewery in the world. Delicious! I had read about the flights on yelp, so I mention it to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down,five stars.THE best fish dishes,GREAT steaks,KILLER appetizers and THE best wine list on Main street.You could throw a dart at the menu and it'll hit an exceptional dish.Grab a table or eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard much praise for WW and now I know why...it's fantastic! Tammy B. and I went for lunch and I just loved everything from the toasty sourdough bread, babcock chardonnay, to the special salad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These comments about "tourists" or old people... Ridiculous! Walt's is for locals or for visitors who know locals. The crowd is so loyal that it's a lifetime venue, so naturally there will be lifers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had an entree here, so my review is wine and oysters based only.I have tried all of their oysters, like the gigamoto (sp?) and the fanny bay the most. Not only can you order by glass or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great wine list! One of the best options on Main St SB. The cozy bar is a fun place to grab some oysters and the artichokes. The family who owns this place knows wine! Have anything with BABCOCK...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Walt's Wharf! Have to agree w/ the other yelpers that the artichoke is great... They also always have a good list of oysters there to choose from... and they have one of my favorite white wines...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wondered what the appeal was to this place. Every time I come for a walk in Seal Beach (it's the closest beach to me) I always pass this place and see a long line of people. I thought,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Baby, you disappoint me. Don't know what you do to me. I wanted dinner and a movie, and instead I got marriage, kids, and a mortgage on our first house. You're a bit of a narcissist, I think. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An easy lunch spot close to the low key town and boarwalk of Seal Beach CA. Walt's is not great but decent and service is attentive. The best thing on the menu hands down was the Oysters...great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here a couple months ago during my first visit to the Long Beach area. My husband and I were quite impressed to say the least. For once we didn't get an appetizer with our meal, but I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seal beach downtown is Main Street and Walt's sits there between the Irish bars and souvenir shops, and it's undoubtedly the top restaurant in Seal Beach, specializing in fish, and will deploy its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not super impressive. I used to judge this place by the line outside...until I ate there. Just okay. Not worth the wait or the prices. Maybe it was really great back in the day...but now it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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I love coming here after work with friends and just hang out and enjoy the wonderful ambience and service that this joint provides. The crowd is always super friendly, the staff are jovial and lovely to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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I've been to a lot of seafood places, this isn't it. It's not bad, but certainly nothing special. Yes - it is not a chain and has a local feel to it. It blends a slow beach city feel with a higher end seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just go for the fanny bay oysters!1/2 dz. for $102 thumbs up fa'shoW.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was amazing. I took my wife to Walt's Wharf the evening we got engaged (ok so it was a while ago). The food was great, the server was very attentive and everything was PERFECT. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My last meal would be here, no questions asked. From it's cozy Seal Beach location, Walt's consistently serves well-prepared dishes with inventive flavor combinations. The wine list is enviable, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SImply our favorite! Seafood and steaks are always done to perfection, sauces are incredible. We have never had a bad meal at Walt's! Wine list is well-thought out and affordable, but the pour...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fine seafood restaurant, right off the pier on Main Street in Seal Beach. The food is not exactly cheap, but still reasonable and affordable. And it's pretty good (the grilled food tends to be,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Oak grilled fish (Aslaskan Halibut and Salmon, Hawaiian Ahi, Louisiana Catfish, New Zeland Orange Rough, Pacific Ssnapper and Swordfish) is the specialty at this Main Street institution. But the Taco...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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We periodically drive from LA to Walts because in my opinion, it is among the best seafood places in the LA and OC areas. Well worth the drive. Excellent service-we have actually told the waitpersons and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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I love there seafood dishes, I have been eating here about 10 years and they have a great sellection of wine and seafood enjoy..........
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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This is the best there is for fresh seafood. Presentation is Wonderful. Ambience is Great. The Food is always Delcious. A little pricey but worth it. Take a walk on the pier after dinner. Very romantic....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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One of only a few good restaurants in Seal Beach, this funky restuarant is a great joint. There is a great wine list, and my favorite is the oak-grilled fish. A little crowded, but it's the best restaurant for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2003
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walt's wharf is packed every night of the week. they do not take reservations. the menu is a wide variety of seafood choices that come with salad and a vegetable...
igougo.com - user review
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if it's fresher...it's still swimming...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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walt's wharf is the place for locals and happy hour...
dine.com - user review
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fresh oak-grilled fish and seafood and unique artichoke appetizers are specialties at this quirky seal beach standard, which has been wowing the local crowd since opening in the early '70s. indulge in...
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