Walt's Wharf

4.5 (915)

$31 to $50

Seafood

201 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6333

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Walt's Wharf

4.5

$31 to $50

Seafood

Seal Beach

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2 people

29 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

Walt’s Wharf is celebrated for its authentic fresh seafood and American cuisine, premium wine selections and craft cocktails. Signature dishes include caramelized salmon, oak grilled artichokes, live fire oak grilled entrées and seasonal salads. Guests enjoy an elevated, rustic, casual, atmosphere in a historical 1913 building featuring a timeless mural painted by artist Don MacDonald. Perfect for friends’ night, date night, business lunches, or special celebrations, Walt’s Wharf features a wide range of dining options-- there is something for everyone. Highly rated as one of the best restaurants in the area, Walt’s is located just a block from the beach in the heart of the beautiful and quaint seaside town of Seal Beach. Come as you are, and enjoy!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(562) 598-4433
Website
http://www.waltswharf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have quite a few options for private events and special occasion planning. Contact our events coordinator by calling the restaurant. We would love the opportunity to host you and your guests.

Location
201 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6333
Area
Seal Beach
Cross Street
SW corner Main St. and Central Ave. One block from the beach.
Parking Details
We have five parking spaces on our property. Two hour parking on Main street until 6pm. One hour parking on Central Ave. Restricted and unrestricted parking on nearby residential streets.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Walt's Wharf.

4.5

(915)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Orange County
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Walt's Wharf consistently offers "amazing food" with fresh, perfectly cooked seafood and attentive service. The remodeled interior adds charm, and the ambiance is welcoming. While some reviews mention inconsistency in food and service quality, many guests praise standout dishes like caramelized king salmon and oak-grilled artichokes. Overall, it's a popular local choice.

915 Reviews

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Tracey Gold
Los Angeles10 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food tasted amazing. I had the Halibut special and it was 10/10 no notes. My parent’s meals were cold and my dad had fish and chips so cold wasn’t great for him. Mike the server was wonderful. He addressed our food temp and apologized and the food still tasted good so no need to comp or do anything to “make up” for it. The lemon cake dessert was delicious. Not too sweet and lots of lemon flavor. My biggest issue was the noise level. When I say it was loud I mean repeating ourselves constantly to each other and we were at a small table so we weren’t far apart from each other. I will come back but request a booth in the other side of the space because it’s probably a lot quieter over there. Would still recommend and def get the Halibut special!
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sally
Orange County18 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I used to love Walt’s Wharf! Our experience last night was pitiful. Our server was so bad we started to think someone was playing a joke on us!! So many things were mishandled by our server. Not sure if management just doesn’t care anymore or what happened. I’m not sure if we will go back. It was truly a disappointing experience.
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Kathleen Gold
Los Angeles4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 19 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our waiter was an absolute nice guy and have no complaints about our service. The food was awful. My Carmaluzrf Salmon was very burnt, my husband’s Grilled Salmon was also burnt and my sisters Mahi Mahi was very overcooked. The restaurant was not crowded at 1:00pm on a Monday, so don’t know why the food was so bad. For the amount charged I will not be returning. This place has gone downhill since reopening. This is the second time we’ve had a bad experience with our food.
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Margo Gold
Orange County113 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Walt’s is always consistent and amazing! The fish is fresh and cooked perfectly. Our server was great.
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Steve
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Walt's is one of our favorites. The oysters are always top quality and the sourdough rolls are killer. The restaurant has a different feel since the remodel, but the food hasn't skipped a beat.
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Mike Gold
California Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
For a restaurant that is owned by a winery family the wine service and prices were not acceptable. White wine served not at the correct temp. Not even to cellar temp. No solution provided. Prices were far beyond the quality.
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Mark Gold
Chicago / Illinois99 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at Walt's in more than 30 years. Great vibe on a Friday night. We were seating on time, and server brought menus and gave us time to examine. I asked her about the grilled artichoke, and she knew it like she had prepared it. Artichoke was delicious, and garlic butter was plentiful. Stuffed salmon was delicious, and the blackened catfish was good. Wish I had room to try one of the deserts.
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Richard Gold
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating here. This place is great. The service and the food was amazing. So happy to discover Walt’s Wharf.
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Barbara Gold
New York City137 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While the food was excellent, we sat for quite a bit after we got our drinks for the waiter to come back and take our order. The food then did come out fairly quickly.
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Seta
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Walt’s Wharf. Really à Good place. Never disappoints us !
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(562) 598-4433
Website
http://www.waltswharf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have quite a few options for private events and special occasion planning. Contact our events coordinator by calling the restaurant. We would love the opportunity to host you and your guests.

Location
201 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6333
Area
Seal Beach
Cross Street
SW corner Main St. and Central Ave. One block from the beach.
Parking Details
We have five parking spaces on our property. Two hour parking on Main street until 6pm. One hour parking on Central Ave. Restricted and unrestricted parking on nearby residential streets.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

FAQs

Sunday is a lovely choice for an early lunch, guests specifically enjoyed an early Sunday lunch of coconut shrimp, clam chowder and Walt's Wharf salad.

Yes, Walt's Wharf is presented as a date-night spot, and guests report celebrating anniversaries there, making it well suited to a special evening.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, reviews call them "big, " "very good portions, " or even "HUGE."

Casual dress, come comfortable and relaxed; as the restaurant says, "Come as you are, " so casual clothes are entirely appropriate.

Walt's Wharf feels like an elevated, rustic-casual seaside spot, housed in a restored 1913 building with a timeless mural, a bright renovated interior, open kitchen views and a lively bar.

For a calmer visit, go for an early lunch shortly after Walt's Wharf opens (around 11:00 am); guests describe a pleasant lunchtime vibe, while holiday meals like Mother's Day can be crowded and loud.

Yes, families regularly bring kids and teens to Walt's Wharf, and guests describe family dinners and anniversary visits with children; note that children typically order from the regular menu rather than a dedicated kids menu.

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Walt's Wharf

4.5

$31 to $50

Seafood

Seal Beach

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2 people

29 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 9 times today

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