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Mariscos El Pulpo Sports Bar & Grill
- Orange County
- $$
Bar
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- okay
- Perks
- great
Food: Flavorful but inconsistent meals
True to its name, Mariscos El Pulpo provides a seafood experience that straddles the line between exceptional and mediocre. The quality varies widely, with certain dishes highly praised while others are described as bland. The seafood's freshness stands out positively, earning the restaurant some well-needed points. While some value the atmosphere and fresh food, others find it lacking.
Great Quality
Seafood consistently praised for freshness, enhancing overall dining satisfaction.
Okay Taste
Quality varies; some dishes exceptional, others mediocre or bland.
Top 2 dishes at Mariscos El Pulpo Sports Bar & Grill
- 1
Shrimp Cocktail 🏆
Fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with great quality shrimp.
- 2
Seafood Molcajete
Bursting with grilled shrimp, chicken, asada, and fresh fish; flavorsome.
Vibe: Disrupted ambiance, ear-bleed volume
The ambiance of Mariscos El Pulpo is marred by the loud music, making it difficult to hold conversations. Sure, it's a sports bar with loud music, but that's no excuse to drown out basic human interaction. Whether you're there for a date night or just a casual drink, be prepared for an evening of lip-reading.
Okay to Entertain
Music is loud in sports bar, but not overly disruptive.
Bad Drinks
Drinks overpriced and lacking in size; customers left unsatisfied
Perks: Compromised chatter, yet decent service
Among the perks of this place, the service is satisfactory, despite the fact that they often operate with a single cook. However, expect your banter to be drowned in the overly loud music. For many, having a conversation at a near yell isn't exactly a perk.
Okay Service
Service was great despite a reasonable wait due to one cook.
Hard To Hear
Music/DJ so loud that conversation was impossible to have.