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Fish Market and Grill on the Lake

  • July 18, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by stvchin from Tustin, California
Fish Market and Grill on the Lake

The Fish Market and Grill on the Lake is located on Lake Mission Viejo. It sits at the front of the mall away from Las Brisas. The restaurant doesn't look like much outside, but the inside is quite nice. The center of the Fish Market & Grill on the Lake features a circular bar with the main dining area behind it overlooking the lake. There is an outdoor patio seating on the lake. There is a grand piano off to the side of the restaurant by the bar, but nobody was playing when we were there.

Our seat out on the patio was nice, with a nice tranquil view of Lake Mission Viejo. Our waiter came out to take our drink orders and gave us a basket of warm sourdough bread and soft butter. My friends ordered the seafood wrap, 4 grilled halibut tacos, and I ordered the shrimp and chips.

Our orders came out after about 15-20 minutes later. The seafood wrap is a mix of shrimp, cod, and crab mixed in with rice, lettuce, and cheese. It's wrapped up in a sun-dried tomato tortilla and served with fries and fresh fruit. (cole slaw was a choice too.) The grilled halibut tacos consist of seasoned and grilled halibut on warm corn tortillas with lettuce, lime, and white sauce. My shrimp and chips are breaded and fried shrimp served with fries and either fruit or cole slaw.

Our food was excellent. Of particular note is the fact that one of my friends is co-founder of a restaurant chain that specializes in fish tacos. She says the grilled halibut tacos at Fish Market and Grill on the Lake are the best fish tacos she's ever had so far.

Our total bill for the 3 entrees came out to $38. Not bad for an excellent meal. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The restaurant isn't too upscale, but it's quite nice. My friend definitely recommends the Fish Market and Grill on the Lake. She visits regularly for the grilled halibut tacos!

Of note is that there is an older sister restaurant located on Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano. It's definitely an older location with more of a casual cafe style. The San Juan Capistrano doesn't have a full menu, as the steaks and ribs (which are featured here in Mission Viejo) are missing from their menu.

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