Arc Food & Libations

Food was good but I find the servings small. On the pricier for me.

Food was amazing, the drink menu was fun, and the ambiance was great for hanging out with friends to having a casual business meal.

Best Steak in OC.

Great craft cocktails

Great spot

Not sure why this place is known for pizza. We had the soggiest most wet and bland pizza I’ve ever tasted. All 3 of us were very confused by the pizza, really lacked flavor. Drinks are good Staff is also very friendly
But overwhelmed on a Friday night.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Two times in a week! Yes, it’s that good. Arc Food & Libations is the kind of place that draws you back with its incredible food, impeccable presentation, and a clear commitment to quality ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a casual dinner or a night to indulge, this spot hits every note.

Let’s talk drinks first. The Coffee and Cigarettes cocktail is an absolute must-try. It’s a masterful blend of smokiness and sweetness, perfectly balanced. This is the kind of cocktail that lingers in your memory or not ;) long after the last sip.
The bruschetta, duck fat potatoes, duck leg..all were amazing
Now, onto the star of the meal – the ribeye. Grilled to perfection over their signature Santa Maria grill, the ribeye is tender, flavorful, and cooked to your exact liking. Each bite reveals the depth of its smoky, charred edges paired with a melt-in-your-mouth center. It's evident they take pride in their craft here, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary.

What sets Arc apart is the attention to detail. From the friendly, attentive service to the rustic yet modern ambiance, everything feels thoughtfully curated to create a memorable dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Steak, Duck Fat Potatoes, Crispy Duck

Hate to be so critical about food, but the chef could not have possibly tasted what they put out tonight. The amount of extra salt in the tomato soup was inedible. I barely dipped the grilled cheese in it for flavor, but the sandwich was nothing special either. Asked for crab cakes to come out first as an appetizer, they came after the ribs. Only 3 tables were being served at this time in the restaurant, so what was the issue with attention to this request? Crab cakes came hard as a rock, and smelled awful when I cut into them. Inedible. I took one with me on the way out just to test, and yes 100% the crab cake bounced and skipped on cement, like a hockey puck. My boyfriend had the ribs, so spicy he had to finish eating before he was full. We asked for Arnold palmers, they had no iced tea brewed, lemonade so sour it needed sugar. I don’t know what’s going on at Arc, but it used to be delicious.

Food: 1

Service: 2

Fun cocktails, extensive drink menu.

Shareables: duck croquettes (very delicious and creamy), mama’s casserole (sumptuous), roasted Brussels sprouts (good) and the roasted game hen (juicy).

All in all a satisfying work dinner. Would come again.

Service was friendly and efficient.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Fat Potatoes, Crispy Duck, Brussels Sprouts

Amazing food and service. Great times!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This isn't the first time I have heard that the ARC employees are being mistreated. I hate to post this review publicly, but these people have families and need to be paid.

Weird experience. Hostess seemed aggravated when we walked in, like we were inconveniencing her by arriving to eat dinner. We asked for a somewhat quieter table because the music was loud. She proceeded to put us at a table directly under a speaker…smart!

Didn’t get to the food because we left after 10 minutes of going deaf

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

We had a pleasant experience at this establishment for a birthday celebration, and we would like to express our gratitude to our exceptional server, Sarah, for her remarkable assistance and cordial demeanor. We were delighted to be seated on the patio, which offered a delightful view. However, we regret to say that the culinary offerings did not fully align with our personal preferences. The Mama's casserole, in particular, lacked sufficient seasoning, and the chicken was excessively dry. Additionally, the steak, which was ordered medium-cooked, exhibited a chewy texture. We found that the overall flavors were somewhat lacking, although all the dishes were salty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

When they say shareable, believe them. Unique dining experience and excellent service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Fries, Brussels Sprouts

So this was our favorite place for many years! Then we had really bad service twice in a row. Perhaps it was the younger people that were in charge those nights that didn't understand the meaning of good customers service. We decided to give it another try after 2 years. All though the portions seemed to be smaller then before, the service was great!!!! Scotty our bartender was AMAZING!! We were celebrating my Dad beating the big C word!! It's where he wanted to go. Thank you so much Scotty for making our experience great again! We will be back!! Cheers to great customer service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5