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Walt's Wharf

201 Main St
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 375-0286
Citysearch
Price:
$$$$
Best of Citysearch:
Seafood 2006
Hours:
Daily 11am-3:30pm, 4pm-10pm

Message from Walt's Wharf

Walt's Wharf

If it's fresher...it's still swimming.

  • Fresh seafood and pasta
  • Wines from Babcock Vineyards
  • Family-owned since 1970

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.

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Editorial Review for Walt's Wharf – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
Walt's large open kitchen and glass-enclosed wine cellar provide a relaxed and elegant neighborhood setting for local 30-somethings. The menu features both seafood standbys and hard-to-come-by delicacies. Appetizers include deep-fried crab cakes and creamy clam chowder. Oak-grilled dishes like Alaskan king crab legs or swordfish marinated in lemongrass, soy, ginger and garlic are finished with butter. Mud pie tempts with Oreo cookie crust, chocolate chunks, peanut toppings and caramel sauce and cappuccino ice cream.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Walt's takes only lunch reservations; for dinner, expect about an hour-long wait. Spend the time browsing the charming shops that line Main Street.

Where to Sit

Request seating in the downstairs area for quicker service.

What to Drink

Choose from Walt's extensive wine and port lists. Can't decide? The menu recommends wines for each food item.

The Extras

Visit owners Walt and Mona Babcock's other swanky seafood spot, Oysters, in Corona del Mar.

User Reviews for Walt's Wharf

Citysearch (7), ChefMoz (2 ), AOL CityGuide (3 ), Dine.com (4 ), Judy's Book (1 ), Trip Advisor (7 ), All (24)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/28/2008 Posted by robangeleto

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

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/01/2007 Posted by timtest100

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 around, and the prices can't be beat.

Pros: great crowds, great service

Cons: parking

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Editor's Review

Fresh fish, friendly service and a cellar of spirits draw a neighborhood crowd.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Walt's takes only lunch reservations; for dinner, expect about an hour-long wait. Spend the time browsing the charming shops that line Main Street.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot
  • Metered
  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 11am-3:30pm, 4pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Recognition for Walt's Wharf

2006 Audience Winner - Seafood

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