3 restaurants serving Grilled Shrimp
Garden Grove, CA
“Barrio Garden Grove offers an innovative approach to Filipino cuisine, featuring creative dishes alongside traditional favorites in Orange County's Little Saigon area. The restaurant is known for marinated grilled meats including spicy pork and sweet beef bulgogi-style preparations, as well as health-conscious options like grilled garlic-herb shrimp and Atlantic salmon. Barrio distinguishes itself by offering mixed green salads with fresh mangoes and house-made calamansi vinaigrette, bringing lighter, modern presentations to Filipino flavors. The restaurant appeals to diners seeking Filipino food with contemporary twists while maintaining authentic flavor foundations. Located in Garden Grove�"home to a large Filipino population�"Barrio serves both Filipino families and diverse Orange County diners, contributing to Filipino cuisine's evolution and broader appeal.”
Fountain Valley, CA
“Tony's Barbecue & Bibingkinitan brings the beloved tradition of Filipino-style grilled barbecue to Orange County with their signature sweet and savory flavor profile. This family-owned restaurant specializes in grilled-to-order Filipino barbecue that combines smoky richness with the characteristic sweetness that defines Filipino BBQ cuisine. The restaurant earned its reputation for perfectly cooked meats with beautiful charred crusts that seal in juicy tenderness, from their popular pork belly barbecue to succulent grilled chicken. Beyond barbecue, Tony's proudly features bibingkinitan, traditional Filipino rice cakes that showcase the dessert-making heritage of the Philippines. Their menu reflects authentic Filipino comfort food with dishes like salmon veggie bowls and liempo meals that honor traditional recipes while maintaining accessibility for diverse palates. The restaurant operates with the Filipino concept that great food is worth the wait, grilling each order fresh to ensure optimal quality and flavor. Customers praise the tender tri-tip, flavorful grilled squid, and the horseradish crema accompaniment that adds a creative kick to classic preparations. Tony's has expanded with multiple locations including Corona, demonstrating the widespread appeal of their authentic approach to Filipino grilled cuisine. Whether dining in or ordering takeout through platforms like Uber Eats and Menufy, guests experience the warmth of Filipino hospitality combined with the satisfaction of perfectly executed barbecue that captures the spirit of Filipino backyard celebrations and family gatherings.”
Castro Valley, CA
“Dampa Filipino Food brings the Filipino wet market dining experience to Castro Valley, earning a 4.0-star rating from 93 reviews. In the Philippines, a "dampa" refers to a unique dining concept where customers buy fresh seafood from wet market vendors, then take it to nearby restaurants where chefs cook it according to the customer's preferences. Dampa-style dining represents Filipino food culture at its freshest and most interactive. This Castro Valley restaurant adapts the dampa concept for the Bay Area, likely offering fresh seafood and Filipino preparations that emphasize the quality of ingredients. The dampa tradition showcases Filipino cooking techniques for seafood-from sinigang (sour soup) to sweet and sour preparations, from grilled to fried, with distinctive Filipino seasonings and accompaniments. Located on Castro Valley Boulevard in Alameda County's East Bay, Dampa serves a diverse Filipino community that includes longtime residents and recent immigrants. The Bay Area has one of the largest Filipino populations in the United States, creating demand for authentic, innovative Filipino restaurants. Dampa's 93 reviews indicate steady business from customers who appreciate the restaurant's seafood focus and Filipino preparations. The dampa concept educates diners about Filipino culinary traditions while delivering fresh, flavorful food. For Filipino-Americans, Dampa evokes memories of Philippines seafood markets. For all diners, it offers exceptional Filipino seafood cooking.”
