Crooked Gaff Kitchen Oyster - Whittier

High end dining in a casual atmosphere.Petite platter- perfect for a date night. The seafood is beyond fresh and seasoned to perfection. As someone who isn’t familiar with oysters, it looks like the more expensive ones are larger. Just an FYI for other beginners so you don’t automatically go for the cheaper ones initially.Clam Chowder- when it says “toast” it’s just means homemade croutons . Really delicious but leans too heavily on the bacon maybe.Szechuan green beans- more than enough for two people! Not too spicy but has a kick. I wish they’d served these with small tongs for serving.Calamari- above average, hits the spot if that’s what you’re craving. I probably wouldn’t order again.Truffle fries- very salty but hit the spot.

Came into town, and this restaurant, (Crooked Gaff Kitchen Oyster Bar was near me, according to Google search. My experience as follows:Arrive here around 7:40PM. Small and tight parking lot. We had to circle around the block a few times, and then finally, we saw a party coming out the restaurant to the parking lot going to their vehicle. We pulled behind to wait for them to depart the parking spot. Once they got in the car, said a prayer, rotate the tires, did their laundry, including a session of flatulence, they finaly put their vehicle in reverse and drove away, then we were able to pull into the said parking spot.This was a packed house some people waiting outside and inside very loud! All tables and bar were filled to the max! We got our names on the list for two (2 .After about 30 minutes, as promised, the very nice young lady took us to our upscale picnic style table, and thanking us for our patience.About 10 minutes later, our server Ernesto came over to take our orders, thanking us for our patience. We asked for one (1 Margarita and two (2 waters, please. The Wife asked for half a dozen of the fresh oysters with horseradish on the side. We both ordered the Salmon Entrée.Margarita arrived (no lime before the water. Sip Sip! A little bitter, tasted rushed/watered down. I will stick to the safely of my glsss of my arrived water.Oysters arrived without the requested horseradish (reminded them to bring the horseradish for my wife. My wife ready to dig in, asked me if there were any silverware. I didn 't see any on the table, but just like magic, our faithful server arrived on the que. My wife loved the Oysters! She said they were very fresh and delicious. She did ask if there was bread service, and looking around, I didn 't see any on other tables.Aa time went on a very nice candle man came around to the tables to light the candles.Demolished oysters plate was picked up by our observant server. It is now 8:35 pm.As I am waiting for the Entrées I 'm looking around, and the place is kept clean and organized considering how busy it is here.At 8:45PM, our very nice candle man brought our Entrées with a HOT Plate warning . The Chef/Owner understood the assignment! The food presentation was spot on! Salmon plate was fresh, and piping HOT ? the rice mix was perfect and unique. I was hoping to get a water refill like everyone else, so my Wife offered me hers.8:55PM check arrived. I would have gone with the bread pudding, but I wasn 't asked. I have some ginger snaps back at the Airbnb Castle up the street.If I were to grade this new found establishment, I would give it a B+. I observed that everyone worked as a support team for each other, and the customer service was awesome. I would re-look at the Margarita ingredients. We would probably(? return back here when I am back in this area to try that Skirt Steak and Bread Pudding!Getting back to my car in the parking lot I noticed the lights could be better on the far side. Too Dark. Another car pulled in for my spot so I quickly got out of their way! ?-Reviewer In Chief

OMF god the crispy chicken sandwich here was probably the best chicken sandwich i might have ever had in my 37 years of life, I added bacon on mine so you definitely gotta do that too 10/10 im comin back for this againFood: 5/5

This place is a great value for the quality of food that you get. This place also carries a variety of craft beers, also at reasonable prices.Food: 4/5

We tried the fish and chips and cup of chowder. Good portions and tasty. Restaurant is worth a visit. Oysters look good. Daily specialsFood: 4/5