The sun glistened on my hands as I applied the sanitizer before stepping out of the car. I walk up to a few steps and notice the restaurant was full of life and energy.We get greeted by a host who very welcoming and kind. We followed her to our table as the rays of light coming through the glass hit our face. It was like a moment from twilight. The restaurant was Edward and we were Bella.We get sat and take time to settle into our seats. Ugh, same side sitters; I couldn’t help but think that’s what our server thought as he came to the table. I know. I never thought I’d be one of those people. But here I was.When our server spoke to us he was direct and had a great energy. He ran us through the menu and made sure to ask about any restrictions we may have had.He made a few suggestions and they were great! We had a few drinks and some oysters too. The flavors all came to me, they hit me like a California wave on the French reviera.The lighting was set right, my eyes felt relaxed as I glared at the food.This night was great. The fact I could fuel my love for food and service while spending time with someone someone I love felt awesome.Look at the photos as they tell a story themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brandon Scott
Amazing place to dine, I found this spot while I was in town on a work trip. The food and drinks were amazing I visited twice within a 5 day span. Everything tasted fresh, I loved how the food was prepared. The soft shell fried crab and Branzino was amazing. I would definitely visit again when they reopen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Carpaccio, Whole Grilled Branzino 41 Thumb Down, Bone Marrow Elote
Jeffrey Sosa
Thankful to have been able to dine here before the hiatus. The service, presentation, and food are of the best caliber.
Recommended dishes: West Coast Oysters, Bone Marrow Elote, Lomo Saltado Octopus
Debby Q
Great experience. Love the quality of the food i ordered. Great service. Will be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni & Wagyu, Seared Scallops with Garlic Sauce, Salted Egg Yolk Crab Pasta
SteveH
This spot has been on my list for a long while and when we heard they were closing we finally jumped. I just wish we had done it earlier. Everything we had (3 apps, 2 mains & 2 desserts) was great. I'd love to go back but seems we can't now.
Nomnomnom
Very nice and open atmosphere. Busy and a little noisy but not bothersome. Service was very welcoming and efficient. Our server provided great recommendations and was never pushy. Came by often to refill drinks and clear plates. Each dish was delicious. I thought the Filet mignon was a bit pricey for the serving but overall the uniqueness of each dish made the final tab reasonable. Overall a great weeknight dinner experience for our family.
JohnD
First time here. Great flavors and service. It appears the restaurant is closing for dinner in the next few weeks to do some revamping. I hope they choose to open again as it was well worth the trip
Ivet Leve
Very good food, portions in just right size, yummy cocktails and very good service. Kevin was our server and he was amazing! Brussels sprouts, soft shell crab, salted yolk pasta, Tom yum, risotto. I loved my yolk pasta - very creamy with soft noodles. Risotto was spicy on my taste, but my husband loved it. Tim yum was very good. Too bad they didn’t have coconut cocktail that I saw on the pictures here. Another reason to come back. Ube tiramisu and sticky toffee pudding were delicious. We left full but not stuffed.P.S. there are like 4 restaurants under same roof so it took us some time to find the right door )
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Laksa Risotto
FlorindaQ
The food was to die for, everything we order was great, every dish had its one different delicious taste, I can describe it, you must try it, this restaurant will not disappoint you ?
The food was pretty good here. It had a good food fusion, flavorful. I got the bone marrow, and it was great. Inside dining is a much better experience in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow Elote
DavidL
This is the second dinner at this restaurant for my family of 7 while on vacation. Service was excellent and the food was great (both visits). We are all adventurous and enjoy creative food so we tried many dishes. Starters: Roti w/ Indian style Butter Chicken Curry x 2, Brussel Sprouts, Bone Marrow Elote*, Lomo Saltado Octopus*, Pate Mouse, Carpaccio. Mains: Salted Egg Yolk Pasta w/ Chicken, Tom Yum Pasta (red thai curry w/ seafood and squid ink pasta), Braised Pork Shank, Lengua Sisig and Branzino. Desserts: Sticky Toffee Pudding and Peach Mochi*. While there were many "favorite items" by different family members, the * items are those we would likely leave off next time (bcse we ordered too much). While we are Chinese/Taiwanese, we don't usually order whole fish (I know, I know... we just prefer land proteins). With this in mind, my wife and I were surprised that she and I "favorited" the Branzino (so this is a must try). We requested outdoor seating and were seated in the tent structure. Ambiance in the patio tent isn't very nice but the other outdoor patio seating and inside looked great so I chalked it up to a circumstance of having a large party that wanted to be outside. We will be back the next time we visit this area.
JoeC
Gem is our go to restaurant for a high end culinary experience! We're always pleasantly surprised by the innovative flavors that the menu provides and always love seeing Asian American focused businesses cater to an elevated experience. The service was excellent and we appreciate the care and attentiveness the wait staff showed to us, particularly regarding allergens. Thank you all for the memorable meals and we hope to continue visiting!
asimsovi
Kei Concept restaurants are out of this world. The service, atmosphere and food are exceptional Gem Dining was fun, relaxed and yummy. And for a show stopper, make sure to have the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Quite entertaining.
I love Gem Dining ! The staff is always so sweet and friendly. Food is wonderful ! We ordered a bunch of things, one of the dishes we ordered was the Beef Tung fried rice. They brought out the wrong dish, so instead of taking it back, they asked if we would like to have it instead. Tastes even better when it's complimentary ?
The sun glistened on my hands as I applied the sanitizer before stepping out of the car. I walk up to a few steps and notice the restaurant was full of life and energy.We get greeted by a host who very welcoming and kind. We followed her to our table as the rays of light coming through the glass hit our face. It was like a moment from twilight. The restaurant was Edward and we were Bella.We get sat and take time to settle into our seats. Ugh, same side sitters; I couldn’t help but think that’s what our server thought as he came to the table. I know. I never thought I’d be one of those people. But here I was.When our server spoke to us he was direct and had a great energy. He ran us through the menu and made sure to ask about any restrictions we may have had.He made a few suggestions and they were great! We had a few drinks and some oysters too. The flavors all came to me, they hit me like a California wave on the French reviera.The lighting was set right, my eyes felt relaxed as I glared at the food.This night was great. The fact I could fuel my love for food and service while spending time with someone someone I love felt awesome.Look at the photos as they tell a story themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing place to dine, I found this spot while I was in town on a work trip. The food and drinks were amazing I visited twice within a 5 day span. Everything tasted fresh, I loved how the food was prepared. The soft shell fried crab and Branzino was amazing. I would definitely visit again when they reopen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Carpaccio, Whole Grilled Branzino 41 Thumb Down, Bone Marrow Elote
Thankful to have been able to dine here before the hiatus. The service, presentation, and food are of the best caliber.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow Elote, Lomo Saltado Octopus, Seafood Laksa Risotto
Nice restaurant tbh
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: West Coast Oysters, Bone Marrow Elote, Lomo Saltado Octopus
Great experience. Love the quality of the food i ordered. Great service. Will be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni & Wagyu, Seared Scallops with Garlic Sauce, Salted Egg Yolk Crab Pasta
This spot has been on my list for a long while and when we heard they were closing we finally jumped. I just wish we had done it earlier. Everything we had (3 apps, 2 mains & 2 desserts) was great. I'd love to go back but seems we can't now.
Very nice and open atmosphere. Busy and a little noisy but not bothersome. Service was very welcoming and efficient. Our server provided great recommendations and was never pushy. Came by often to refill drinks and clear plates. Each dish was delicious. I thought the Filet mignon was a bit pricey for the serving but overall the uniqueness of each dish made the final tab reasonable. Overall a great weeknight dinner experience for our family.
First time here. Great flavors and service. It appears the restaurant is closing for dinner in the next few weeks to do some revamping. I hope they choose to open again as it was well worth the trip
Very good food, portions in just right size, yummy cocktails and very good service. Kevin was our server and he was amazing! Brussels sprouts, soft shell crab, salted yolk pasta, Tom yum, risotto. I loved my yolk pasta - very creamy with soft noodles. Risotto was spicy on my taste, but my husband loved it. Tim yum was very good. Too bad they didn’t have coconut cocktail that I saw on the pictures here. Another reason to come back. Ube tiramisu and sticky toffee pudding were delicious. We left full but not stuffed.P.S. there are like 4 restaurants under same roof so it took us some time to find the right door )
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Laksa Risotto
The food was to die for, everything we order was great, every dish had its one different delicious taste, I can describe it, you must try it, this restaurant will not disappoint you ?
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was pretty good here. It had a good food fusion, flavorful. I got the bone marrow, and it was great. Inside dining is a much better experience in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow Elote
This is the second dinner at this restaurant for my family of 7 while on vacation. Service was excellent and the food was great (both visits). We are all adventurous and enjoy creative food so we tried many dishes. Starters: Roti w/ Indian style Butter Chicken Curry x 2, Brussel Sprouts, Bone Marrow Elote*, Lomo Saltado Octopus*, Pate Mouse, Carpaccio. Mains: Salted Egg Yolk Pasta w/ Chicken, Tom Yum Pasta (red thai curry w/ seafood and squid ink pasta), Braised Pork Shank, Lengua Sisig and Branzino. Desserts: Sticky Toffee Pudding and Peach Mochi*. While there were many "favorite items" by different family members, the * items are those we would likely leave off next time (bcse we ordered too much). While we are Chinese/Taiwanese, we don't usually order whole fish (I know, I know... we just prefer land proteins). With this in mind, my wife and I were surprised that she and I "favorited" the Branzino (so this is a must try). We requested outdoor seating and were seated in the tent structure. Ambiance in the patio tent isn't very nice but the other outdoor patio seating and inside looked great so I chalked it up to a circumstance of having a large party that wanted to be outside. We will be back the next time we visit this area.
Gem is our go to restaurant for a high end culinary experience! We're always pleasantly surprised by the innovative flavors that the menu provides and always love seeing Asian American focused businesses cater to an elevated experience. The service was excellent and we appreciate the care and attentiveness the wait staff showed to us, particularly regarding allergens. Thank you all for the memorable meals and we hope to continue visiting!
Kei Concept restaurants are out of this world. The service, atmosphere and food are exceptional Gem Dining was fun, relaxed and yummy. And for a show stopper, make sure to have the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Quite entertaining.
I love Gem Dining ! The staff is always so sweet and friendly. Food is wonderful ! We ordered a bunch of things, one of the dishes we ordered was the Beef Tung fried rice. They brought out the wrong dish, so instead of taking it back, they asked if we would like to have it instead. Tastes even better when it's complimentary ?
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