Had the most wonderful 50 th wedding anniversary experience. Wanted something quiet and they delivered. We felt like royalty. The food was Devine, service excellent and yet it was not stuffy or too proper! Will return again and again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake
Victoria Rivett
Phenomenal place. Highly recommend. Excellent service, exceptional food and nice environment. Unique place that is outside the norm of typical OC dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
denni david
Really love this restaurant! Last night was our second visit and every dish was excellent! The outstanding quality of the ingredients stands out in all of the preparations! We started with a peaches/burrata salad and it did not disappoint! Flavorful peaches, high quality burrata and beautiful greens! We had the mushroom risotto for the second time and...perfectly cooked and deep mushroom flavor! The tagliata was also perfectly cooked - al dente pasta in a rich and delicious sauce. And, the branzino (again second time) was over the top fabulous! Honestly a dish Lemon & Thyme does EXTREMELY well! The ambiance is absolutely lovely! Warm and comfortable and the service and staff could not be better! If you haven't been to Lemon & Thyme make a res and go! You won't be disappointed!
Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole M
Randomly found this place on Yelp and so glad I had dinner here! The service is the best I’ve ever had and the dining experience was amazing! Great burger and spicy ravioli (wasn’t too spicy). Also loved the baklava cheesecake :) our waiter was the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cian Costello
Amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere! Came here for an anniversary dinner and we had the best time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lenny L
Intimate yet comfortable. Best service, romantic ambiance and delicious, heavenly, yummy food. Highly recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake
Melody Hoblick
I never ever write reviews but this place truly deserves 5 stars across the board.
Went here for the first time for my dad’s bday and everything was high above my expectations. That night we placed a reservation for my bday dinner for that upcoming Sunday!
Both times we filled out stomachs to the brim, just so that we could try the most we could on the menu. Everything sounded so good! My favorites were definitely the beef tartar with their homemade chips, or delightfully rich truffle tagliatelle.
Not only is the food amazing beyond words, but I truly can’t say enough good things about the service. Gabriel, who was our server on both nights, was amazing. He made sure we had everything we needed, explained every dish for us, and overall provided the best service we’ve come across. We also got the pleasure of meeting the two main chefs, Miguel and Jackeline (I hope I have those names right). The dishes they created for Lemon and Thyme are innovative, delicious, and reasonably priced for the quality. Jackeline even brought out a peach and Knafeh dessert that Gabriel mentioned might be put on the menu. P.S. it was amazing!! We had to pair that with the baklava cheesecake which we all loved… even my boyfriend who doesn’t like cheesecake!
Seriously cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Ainsworth
What a Fantastic hidden gem! Outstanding food and flavors. A wonderful warm neighborhood vibe that was totally elevated because of the service by Gabriel. He could teacher a master class is service. Easily top 5 in Newport Mesa area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Rothbucher
This is a delightful eating experience with quality ingredients and exceptional service. I have been here both for dinner and Sunday Brunch . They offer an eclectic menu, super delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allyne Dawson
Outstanding!
My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Lemon & Thyme this evening. The restaurant's ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. We had Robert as our waiter and he was attentive, professional and friendly. The food was scrumptious! We had the beets & fennel salad, the grilled artichoke, octopus, and salmon. We would recommend all of them!
Had a wonderful experience. Inviting place. Austere intimate interior, vibrant food and drink, attentive staff. Great fare.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake
Francisco J
Decided to try out this new spot in Costa Mesa near triangle square and it definitely did not disappoint. Our server Rebecca highly recommended the chilaquiles. Tortilla chips tossed in a guajillo sauce. A little spicy with a hint of lime citrus notes. She recommended to add the steak and I'm glad I did. I also ordered the eggs Benedict which came with 3 pieces of biscuit two poach egg. The biscuits were phenomenal and the hollandaise was by far one of the best ones I've had. To end I had to do the cheesecake baklava. This dessert was by far a perfect blend of cheesecake and baklava absolutely amazing. The place is fairly new so it wasn't crowded yet but I doubt it will stay that way. This place is a must try. Food ambiance and service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reagan Poltrock
THEIR BRANZINO!! If you haven't been to Lemon & Thyme yet, you're in for a treat. This place is a brand-new hidden gem that won't stay hidden for long!
Everything here is handmade and bursting with flavor.
From the homemade potato chips to the divine baklava cheesecake... come on! Chefs here know what they're doing.
The branzino was perfectly cooked, and the al pastor grilled octopus was absolutely delicious. Don't miss out on their charcuterie board and beef tartare either.
Seriously, everything on the menu is a win!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michelle steinhardt
Lemon and Thyme exceeded all our expectations. As foodies, we were thrilled with the impeccable service from Gabriel and the mouthwatering dishes. The fresh salad was a perfect start, but the ribeye with mashed potatoes and charred broccoli stole the show. It was one of the best meals we've ever had. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neal Shehab
Hands down the best ribeye in Southern California! The beet salad is top notch. Gabriel, our server was fantastic. We've found our new spot. Run, don't walk to check it out!
Had the most wonderful 50 th wedding anniversary experience. Wanted something quiet and they delivered. We felt like royalty. The food was Devine, service excellent and yet it was not stuffy or too proper! Will return again and again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake
Phenomenal place. Highly recommend. Excellent service, exceptional food and nice environment. Unique place that is outside the norm of typical OC dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really love this restaurant! Last night was our second visit and every dish was excellent! The outstanding quality of the ingredients stands out in all of the preparations! We started with a peaches/burrata salad and it did not disappoint! Flavorful peaches, high quality burrata and beautiful greens! We had the mushroom risotto for the second time and...perfectly cooked and deep mushroom flavor! The tagliata was also perfectly cooked - al dente pasta in a rich and delicious sauce. And, the branzino (again second time) was over the top fabulous! Honestly a dish Lemon & Thyme does EXTREMELY well! The ambiance is absolutely lovely! Warm and comfortable and the service and staff could not be better! If you haven't been to Lemon & Thyme make a res and go! You won't be disappointed!
Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randomly found this place on Yelp and so glad I had dinner here! The service is the best I’ve ever had and the dining experience was amazing! Great burger and spicy ravioli (wasn’t too spicy). Also loved the baklava cheesecake :) our waiter was the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere! Came here for an anniversary dinner and we had the best time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate yet comfortable. Best service, romantic ambiance and delicious, heavenly, yummy food. Highly recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake
I never ever write reviews but this place truly deserves 5 stars across the board.
Went here for the first time for my dad’s bday and everything was high above my expectations.
That night we placed a reservation for my bday dinner for that upcoming Sunday!
Both times we filled out stomachs to the brim, just so that we could try the most we could on the menu. Everything sounded so good!
My favorites were definitely the beef tartar with their homemade chips, or delightfully rich truffle tagliatelle.
Not only is the food amazing beyond words, but I truly can’t say enough good things about the service.
Gabriel, who was our server on both nights, was amazing. He made sure we had everything we needed, explained every dish for us, and overall provided the best service we’ve come across.
We also got the pleasure of meeting the two main chefs, Miguel and Jackeline (I hope I have those names right). The dishes they created for Lemon and Thyme are innovative, delicious, and reasonably priced for the quality.
Jackeline even brought out a peach and Knafeh dessert that Gabriel mentioned might be put on the menu. P.S. it was amazing!!
We had to pair that with the baklava cheesecake which we all loved… even my boyfriend who doesn’t like cheesecake!
Seriously cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a Fantastic hidden gem! Outstanding food and flavors. A wonderful warm neighborhood vibe that was totally elevated because of the service by Gabriel. He could teacher a master class is service. Easily top 5 in Newport Mesa area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a delightful eating experience with quality ingredients and exceptional service. I have been here both for dinner and Sunday Brunch . They offer an eclectic menu, super delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding!
My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Lemon & Thyme this evening.
The restaurant's ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. We had Robert as our waiter and he was attentive, professional and friendly. The food was scrumptious! We had the beets & fennel salad, the grilled artichoke, octopus, and salmon. We would recommend all of them!
Looking forward to returning! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Had a wonderful experience. Inviting place. Austere intimate interior, vibrant food and drink, attentive staff. Great fare.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake
Decided to try out this new spot in Costa Mesa near triangle square and it definitely did not disappoint. Our server Rebecca highly recommended the chilaquiles.
Tortilla chips tossed in a guajillo sauce. A little spicy with a hint of lime citrus notes. She recommended to add the steak and I'm glad I did. I also ordered the eggs Benedict which came with 3 pieces of biscuit two poach egg. The biscuits were phenomenal and the hollandaise was by far one of the best ones I've had. To end I had to do the cheesecake baklava. This dessert was by far a perfect blend of cheesecake and baklava absolutely amazing. The place is fairly new so it wasn't crowded yet but I doubt it will stay that way. This place is a must try. Food ambiance and service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THEIR BRANZINO!! If you haven't been to Lemon & Thyme yet, you're in for a treat. This place is a brand-new hidden gem that won't stay hidden for long!
Everything here is handmade and bursting with flavor.
From the homemade potato chips to the divine baklava cheesecake... come on! Chefs here know what they're doing.
The branzino was perfectly cooked, and the al pastor grilled octopus was absolutely delicious. Don't miss out on their charcuterie board and beef tartare either.
Seriously, everything on the menu is a win!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lemon and Thyme exceeded all our expectations. As foodies, we were thrilled with the impeccable service from Gabriel and the mouthwatering dishes. The fresh salad was a perfect start, but the ribeye with mashed potatoes and charred broccoli stole the show. It was one of the best meals we've ever had. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best ribeye in Southern California! The beet salad is top notch. Gabriel, our server was fantastic. We've found our new spot. Run, don't walk to check it out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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