Ostioneria Bahia Mexican & Seafood — Restaurant in Orange

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ostioneria Bahia in Orange, CA, and I must say it was an outstanding experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality, as if we were family. The staff promptly seated us, and I immediately ordered a coffee and a glass of water.

To my delight, the coffee arrived quickly and was freshly brewed, setting the tone for the meal ahead. As we settled in, tostada chips and salsa were brought to the table. The chips were warm and crispy, and the salsa was absolutely delicious.

For starters, I decided to try the Botana Bahia, which included a small shrimp cocktail, shrimp tostada, fish ceviche tostada, and half a dozen oysters. The oysters arrived first, and although I expected them to taste strongly of the ocean, they surprised me with their refreshing and incredibly fresh flavor.

The shrimp cocktail was a true standout, loaded with plump shrimp and perfectly seasoned. I added a dash of Tapatio for an extra kick, and it was a flavor explosion. The shrimp ceviche tostada was piled high with shrimp and tasted amazing, while the fish ceviche had a well-balanced ratio of meat to vegetables and was marinated to perfection. The addition of jalapeños provided a pleasant spice, while the cucumbers kept the dish refreshingly cool.

Next, I ordered the Filete a la Diabla, a fillet of fish grilled in hot sauce. Let me tell you, the Filete a la Diabla at Ostioneria Bahia is my absolute favorite. The spicy and delicious flavor is expertly balanced, allowing the flavor of the fish to shine through. The garlicky toasted pepper taste adds a wonderful depth of flavor that is truly delightful. Accompanied by a side of refried beans and white rice, the dish was a complete masterpiece. The beans melted in my mouth, and the rice was cooked to a perfect buttery texture.

What impressed me just as much as the food was the impeccable service throughout the meal. My water glass and coffee were consistently refilled, and empty plates and trash were promptly cleared away, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

In conclusion, my overall experience at Ostioneria Bahia was exceptional, and I can confidently say that I will be a regular customer. From the warm greeting at the door to the delicious food and attentive service, everything was top-notch. I highly recommend visiting Ostioneria Bahia for a memorable dining experience that will leave you...

Arrival/Greeting Very nice hostess. Wait time approx. 30 minutes. It wasn't bad.

While you wait* I recommend roaming around Walgreens, Salvation Army, or other stores to kill time.

Compliments/Excellent Customer Service Omar (server) is a great server!!! From the time that we arrived at the restaurant (900pm), until the time we finished eating, I was very impressed with his top-notch customer service by Omar. He really made our Valentines Day experience great, and his compensation (tip) was well deserved. High energy, always smiling, very attentive, and dedicated to his work. Anything we asked for he provided right away. I can see him being very successful at a high -end restaurant.

Gem/Diamond in the Rough La bahia is very lucky to have him. I would recommend him for a management position or lead and give him a raise. This restaurant has a gem. Thank you again, Omar, for your outstanding customer service. Other restaurants need to take some lessons from you to know how to run a successful restaurant. Great job, sir! I tip my hat to you. 🙂👍🥂🍾

The Food and Drinks Compimentary chips and salsa. The food was great, and my gf loved the michelada. A la diabla spicy shrimp combo, shrimp cocktail was delicious, horchata not sweet, no sediment at the bottom of my cup (I very much liked), and my combo plate always hits the spot. Excellent Drinks to compliment the meals. Have horchata ready if the meal is too spicy.

Recommendations to La Bahia Low carb and low sugar items like fresh lemonade with minimal sugar or no sugar. Low carb tortillas options. Provide nutritional content for items, as it will help people make healthier decisions. Maybe some nice live music on weekends, but not loud. Someone who can do Mexican music but with an ameican twist or vice versa American music with a Mexican twist. I like the calm atmosphere of this restaurant. If people want mariachi, I would recommend keeping it outside on the patio only. Changing the restaurant too much might lose the authenticity because locals may like it's simplified traditional mexican fashion. Oh yes, please update the seating I almost hurt my self trying to plop down on the booth like a couch. 😉

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My friend and I went to have lunch at this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon (April 22, 2018). Our waitress, Ana, was extremely rude and disregarding, it almost felt like a joke in the beginning. Her first visit to our table was dry and unwelcoming as we stayed friendly with her. After bringing our entrees to us, she never came back to check on us. We watched her be cordial and attentive to the tables she served around us while repeatedly walking past our table saying nothing- both of our cups were empty and we could have used more napkins. Finally, we called her to the table and my friend asked if WE could get more water and to that she gave a short yes, grabbed his cup, brought it back and did not even look my way to notice my cup was also empty. She immediately walked away and, again, did not come back to check on us. I drank from my friend's cup. Ten minutes later, she brings me a cup of water, I lie not, food particles stuck to the side of the cup! Again, she went away and did not come back to check on us. This whole time mind you, not ONE smile or friendly energy. Just weird feeling.

We grabbed her attention again and asked for our check and to our surprise she never came back. She went to serve two more tables, clean one off and get water for another. Another waitress who was very friendly noticed our baffled gestures and asked if she could help with something. We told her we had been waiting a while for our check, she brought it to us then cleared our table. I usually never want to make a situation race related but we were very clearly the only noticeably African American people in this Hispanic cultured restaurant. The way we were treated is despicable. I thanked the other waitress for being so friendly and let her know that I absolutely would be writing a complaint regarding our...