The food was good. The waiter was extremely enthusiastic and well-informed šš¼. The restaurant felt quite humid and stuffy temperature wise. Their signature octopus dish truly stood out and earned its reputation as the main attraction.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
John Olsen
Fabulous food and great wine selection. The menu should appeal to almost everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shaun piccinino
Might just be the best restaurant in the area if not all of OCā¦ Every dish we tried was sublime. From the Ratatouille to the Pistachio Soup (a delicious bisque) to Signature dish the Airline Chicken, we didnāt leave a morsel on our plates. Then there was this unique confectionā¦ Baclava Cheesecake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly F
Days later, we are still talking about the food! Really delightful flavors and presentation, and service. It's the kind of place you want to tell everyone about... but also want to keep to yourself so you can get a table!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felix Nguyen
Amazing people and chef the waiters are very knowledgeable and have great recommendations they are all very kind and the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adriana Angulo
Absolutely first class in every regard! I have been impressed with every dish and the service is top tier! A must try, if you have not been you are missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Greene
This is my first time to Lemon & Thyme, and seriously, it totally lived up to the hype. Heads up, though, this spot is cozy we're talking a handful of booths and tables so definitely make a reservation if you don't wanna be left out in the cold. Our main man, Gabriel, was serving up the good vibes (and food!). This guy's got personality for days, and he totally nailed explaining the menu, dropping some awesome recommendations along the way. Important to note that it's all about that tapas style here, so get ready to share. We kicked things off with the Grilled Artichoke, topped with some fresh gremolata. Honestly, this thing was a winner. It came with calabrian and lemon aioli dips, but tbh, the artichoke was so flavorful on its own, it barely even needed them. Next up was the Roasted Lemon & Thyme Cauliflower. For me, it was just okay, but I think that's on me for not scooping up the pomegranate sauce. Pro tip from Gabriel: save that sauce for later, such a great idea! For the main event, I went with the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor with a side of grilled broccolini. Excellent choice, enjoyed every bite. My boyfriend was all about the Seared Duck Breast with Mole Negro he said that mole was super delicious, and the duck was cooked perfectly for him. His daughter kept it simple but with the very flavorful Spicy Rigatoni. Just a heads-up, this place is strictly beer and wine, so if you're a cocktail lover, you might wanna adjust your expectations. It was a scorcher of a day, and instead of just a glass, Gabriel hooked us up with a liter of their white wine special. It was exactly what he promised crisp and refreshing. All in all, it was a seriously awesome first visit. We're definitely gonna be back at Lemon & Thyme again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Gurka
We came for dinner for a birthday. What a great surprise - our meals were fantastic. Tasty appetizers and our meals were delicious- the branzino, salmon and short ribs ravioli were excellent. We'll be back!
The food and the service is outstanding The food combinations are some of the best Iāve ever had, and Iāve eaten in some of the finest restaurants in the United States for which Iām totally grateful for !!!! The ribeye cooked to perfection. You cannot get better anywhere else the Branzino was Extremely fresh and succulent I was totally blown away by the experience. I was not expecting such a culinary experience on Saturday night. Iām sure Michelin will be rating this restaurant shortly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadya
Great presentation and good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs
Darcy Garcia
Loved our experience here at Lemon & Thyme!!! Not only was the food delicious; but the quaint classic atmosphere made for a wonderful evening with good conversation. The food was so fresh, clean, and the flavors were unique without being overstated. It the best salmon I have ever had at any restaurant! It was wonderful that the chef came out to greet us too! A classic and humble touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurie Morrison
Lovely place, surprisingly romantic given its mixed retail location. Yummy aromas fill the room. Fresh-baked rolls got everything off to a great start. Can't wait to explore more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russell Doyle
Gourmet all the way. A rare treat and food oasis. Do yourself a favor and come here. Iāll bet it will become your weekly spoil yourself habit.
The food was good. The waiter was extremely enthusiastic and well-informed šš¼. The restaurant felt quite humid and stuffy temperature wise. Their signature octopus dish truly stood out and earned its reputation as the main attraction.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fabulous food and great wine selection. The menu should appeal to almost everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Might just be the best restaurant in the area if not all of OCā¦ Every dish we tried was sublime. From the Ratatouille to the Pistachio Soup (a delicious bisque) to Signature dish the Airline Chicken, we didnāt leave a morsel on our plates. Then there was this unique confectionā¦ Baclava Cheesecake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Days later, we are still talking about the food! Really delightful flavors and presentation, and service. It's the kind of place you want to tell everyone about... but also want to keep to yourself so you can get a table!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing people and chef the waiters are very knowledgeable and have great recommendations they are all very kind and the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely first class in every regard! I have been impressed with every dish and the service is top tier! A must try, if you have not been you are missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my first time to Lemon & Thyme, and seriously, it totally lived up to the hype. Heads up, though, this spot is cozy we're talking a handful of booths and tables so definitely make a reservation if you don't wanna be left out in the cold.
Our main man, Gabriel, was serving up the good vibes (and food!). This guy's got personality for days, and he totally nailed explaining the menu, dropping some awesome recommendations along the way. Important to note that it's all about that tapas style here, so get ready to share.
We kicked things off with the Grilled Artichoke, topped with some fresh gremolata. Honestly, this thing was a winner. It came with calabrian and lemon aioli dips, but tbh, the artichoke was so flavorful on its own, it barely even needed them. Next up was the Roasted Lemon & Thyme Cauliflower. For me, it was just okay, but I think that's on me for not scooping up the pomegranate sauce. Pro tip from Gabriel: save that sauce for later, such a great idea!
For the main event, I went with the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor with a side of grilled broccolini. Excellent choice, enjoyed every bite. My boyfriend was all about the Seared Duck Breast with Mole Negro he said that mole was super delicious, and the duck was cooked perfectly for him. His daughter kept it simple but with the very flavorful Spicy Rigatoni.
Just a heads-up, this place is strictly beer and wine, so if you're a cocktail lover, you might wanna adjust your expectations. It was a scorcher of a day, and instead of just a glass, Gabriel hooked us up with a liter of their white wine special. It was exactly what he promised crisp and refreshing.
All in all, it was a seriously awesome first visit. We're definitely gonna be back at Lemon & Thyme again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for dinner for a birthday. What a great surprise - our meals were fantastic. Tasty appetizers and our meals were delicious- the branzino, salmon and short ribs ravioli were excellent. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
wow! what a gem! I am so excited to discover this fantastic little restaurant in my neighborhood! We ordered 3 apps, 2 entrƩes, and dessert, everything was great but the standouts were the grilled artichoke, Beef Tartare, ravioli, and the baklava cheesecake was absolutely heavenly! We will be going back soon, can't wait to explore the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cozy date spot with delicious and elevated dishes. It was super empty when we came here for dinner so that was a little bit weird though.
Short Rib Ravioli: Get
soooo rich and savory, this was filled with so much flavor and umami
Grilled Octopus: Get
also so flavorful, the char was great and had a good pop of brightness
Ratatouille: Get
just a solid ratatouille but personally i think it was a little bit under salted
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The food and the service is outstanding
The food combinations are some of the best Iāve ever had, and Iāve eaten in some of the finest restaurants in the United States for which Iām totally grateful for !!!!
The ribeye cooked to perfection. You cannot get better anywhere else
the Branzino was Extremely fresh and succulent
I was totally blown away by the experience. I was not expecting such a culinary experience on Saturday night. Iām sure Michelin will be rating this restaurant shortly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great presentation and good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs
Loved our experience here at Lemon & Thyme!!! Not only was the food delicious; but the quaint classic atmosphere made for a wonderful evening with good conversation. The food was so fresh, clean, and the flavors were unique without being overstated. It the best salmon I have ever had at any restaurant! It was wonderful that the chef came out to greet us too! A classic and humble touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place, surprisingly romantic given its mixed retail location. Yummy aromas fill the room. Fresh-baked rolls got everything off to a great start. Can't wait to explore more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gourmet all the way. A rare treat and food oasis. Do yourself a favor and come here. Iāll bet it will become your weekly spoil yourself habit.
Food is truly outstanding
Service is top notch.
Canāt wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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