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Orange County - Baja Sharkeez restaurant
6.3

Baja Sharkeez

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Mediocre taste, unsatisfying portions

The creativity at Baja Sharkeez is nothing to write home about. Reviews point out the mediocre taste of the food, leaving diners' taste buds wanting. Furthermore, the portions are consistently described as small and overpriced, failing to provide the expected value for money despite the use of fresh ingredients and the variety from their extensive drink menu.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive drink menu ensures something for everyone.

  • Okay Taste

    Food experiences vary, with reports of both good taste and mediocrity.

  • Small Portions

    The portions were really small and felt overpriced to customers.

Top 3 dishes at Baja Sharkeez

  1. 1

    Breakfast Specials 🏆

    Includes unlimited mimosas, delicious variety, and great value for breakfast specials.

    Breakfast Specials dish
  2. 2

    Complimentary Chips and Salsa

    Free, self-serve, warm chips with flavorful and varied salsas applauded.

    Complimentary Chips and Salsa dish
  3. 3

    Mini Fried Fish Tacos

    The fish was the star, perfectly cooked and flavorfully battered.

    Mini Fried Fish Tacos dish

Vibe: Buzzing scene with live music

Despite the flawed culinary experience, Baja Sharkeez scores some points with its ambiance. The vibrant decor and cozy seating create a relaxing atmosphere, further elevated by live music. This high energy vibe, combined with an extensive drink menu, has made the restaurant popular among locals.

  • Great Buzz

    Great high energy, vibe, and trendy decor, popular with the locals.

  • Okay to Entertain

    Mixed opinions on music quality, but still contributes to lively atmosphere.

  • Bad For Dates

    Too loud, crowded, lacks privacy, not suitable for a romantic date.

Perks: Lackluster service, troubling parking

On the flip side, Baja Sharkeez seems to struggle with its perks. The highly negative reviews mention expensive parking lots without the option of validation, and limited street parking. The overwhelming noise level and faulty reservation system add to the downsides. Despite their accommodative stance for large parties and pets, the environment is deemed unsuitable for kids, adding another limiting factor to the overall experience.

  • Great For Pets

    Provided indoor table with minimum distractions for dogs, enhancing the experience.

  • Okay For Groups

    Good for advance-planned large parties; can be crowded otherwise.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Policy not followed, reservations taken preferentially, causing issues.