The Recess Room
$$ • New American, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours:
18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
(714) 377-0398
Customers' Favorites
The Recess Room Reviews
Came here with a friend because we wanted to try a new place for an early dinner / late lunch. It seems like it had a nice ambience and good food, so we decided to check it out. When we went, it wasn't busy at all and were seated promptly. The staff was very nice and answered our questions. We ended up getting a couple of appetizers and eventually a couple of entrees. I got the burger with fries, which was pretty good, definitely restaurant quality. Price-wise, I'd say it was...read full review
Very hit or miss with service if you sit at the bar -- the drinks are fantastic and hand crafted , the downside is it goes one of 2 ways - you get a tender that is completely aware and checks back with you repeatedly, or you get a tender who is just completely distracted and/or aloof as hell, and you get ignored or overlooked repeatedly throughout your meal or bar experience. The food is pretty good and they rotate some things in/out quarterly (at least that's my take) , however...read full review
Ratings
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5PM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 5PM - 12AM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
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We tried this place a few times and we're disappointed one of the times. So not sure if the food quality is inconsistent. But we just went recently and it was quite good this time around. We ordered a couple rounds of drinks. Great craft cocktail list (although small). I ordered the Reconstructed Destination twice! For food: We ordered the Truffle Burger (the Truffle really showed through and the meat was very juicy and flavorful). Salon Tartare was amazing, loved the brightness...read full review