The Boiling Crab is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

1. The Boiling Crab

8.9
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews

Andrew K.Andrew Kim: Get the Fried Oysters before ya get down n dirty with the whole sha-bang

Sara A.Sara Almarzouki: Shrimp with whole shebang (got mild as medium was super spicy for my taste) get a side of rice and mix it with the sauce😋Fried shrimp basket is yummy, too.

Najla S.Najla Saad: Go for shrimp 🍤

Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

2. Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking

8.0
1421 W MacArthur Blvd Ste G, Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 26 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Shen: Good food. Order the pan roast. The fried calamari is great too. No alcoholic beverages though (yet).

Akiko I.Akiko I: House pan roast is very tasty and you must try! Great dish! Lots of flavors and seafood in it. 2 people size. Their oysters are so so.

Kristine A.Kristine Armosilla: The food is good but the service really sucks. It took an hour to get seated and once we were seated it took 30 mins to even get bread and water when other tables were immediately served.

Murasaki Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

3. Murasaki Sushi

7.9
2901 W MacArthur Blvd (fairview St.), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lazere: Omakase excellent. Butterfish delicious. Sake carafe and glass artful

Cece B.Cece Bear: The have real Kobe beef from Japan🇯🇵🍗🎣🍣

Akiko I.Akiko I: Very expensive so so sushi. Meh.

Cowgirl's Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

4. Cowgirl's Cafe

7.6
1720 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Jordan M.Jordan Morin: All the food is bomb! And cheap too. Definitely recommend!

April P.April Popplewell-Walker: love this place!!

Yvonne M.Yvonne Martinez: Delicious breakfast served with a smile

Newport Seafood Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

5. Newport Seafood Restaurant

7.4
4411 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Desmond C.Desmond Cheung: Get the Kung pao chicken and the lobster!

Thu N.Thu Ngo: The lobster never disappoints!

Gordon S.Gordon Sturm: Cheap eats, get there early for lunch as you cannot park in street on Fridays (street sweeping)

Tacos Sinaloa is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

6. Tacos Sinaloa

7.6
1430 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA
Taco Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Robert C.Robert Cervantez: Caldo de res. very good!

LeoLeo: Carne Assada Wet Burrito. Just say yes.

Rzemog79Rzemog79: Cafe de olla, you must try.

Black Bear Diner is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

7. Black Bear Diner

7.6
3355 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Diner · South Coast · 8 tips and reviews

Krizia B.Krizia Borrayo: Try the cornbread muffin, it's so good!

Chaos L.Chaos Link: Everything is good! 🍽

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: What’s not to like about BBD?? Their ginormous portion can definitely feed a bear.

Saigon Cuisine is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

8. Saigon Cuisine

7.5
3930 S Bristol St Ste 109 (at Sunflower Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Chinese Restaurant · South Coast · 7 tips and reviews

Lydia W.Lydia Westerhaus: The number 33 - pho with beef and brisket is delicious!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Must try the #37 Pho-Ga Chicken Rice Noodle! Can't forget about their Thai Tea with Boba!

Will Y.Will Young: Good pho

Two Fishermen Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

9. Two Fishermen Grill

7.6
2321 E 4th St (Tustin Avenue), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Tustin Avenue · 9 tips and reviews

Jeff A.Jeff Adise: Salmon Bowl was great. Grilled perfectly over a bed of fresh salad and brown rice and spicy dressing. Huge portion in a really big bowl. Yum

Jackie S.Jackie Santibanez: Best food every! Try the crunch roll! Delish!

Danielle W.Danielle Weber: Great lobster rolls! Yummo!

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

10. Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

7.2
2729 N Bristol St (Memory Ln), Santa Ana, CA
BBQ Joint · 11 tips and reviews

Kimberly E.Kimberly Escobar: Great food for a great value!!! Two meals fed our family of four twice!

Je Ne Sais Q.Je Ne Sais Quois: Holy moly. 1 meal is over 2 pounds and feeds 3 ppl. Get the #4 and share it. Trust me.

Je Ne Sais Q.Je Ne Sais Quois: Nice granite countertops and tables, comfortable posh seats, very clean.

El Pico de Gallo Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Seafood in Santa Ana.

11. El Pico de Gallo Grill

7.2
901 W 17th St (Flower), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Chicharin C.Chicharin C..: Try their, fish tacos, and carne azada sopes!!!

Matthew S.Matthew Speer: Go to El Pico do Gallo Grill and have enchiladas.

Melissa M.Melissa Martinez: The burritos and enchiladas !!!