Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

30865 Gateway Pl, Rancho Mission Viejo
(949) 503-3086

Recent Reviews

Taher Shadani

Everything is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really Tasty food and the drinks are tops. One of my 3 Lobster Tacos had only a nibble/nickel sized piece of lobster- the other 2 were fine. Birthday treat dessert was fantastic! Server was very attentive.

I was excited to eat here. Heard good things and it's been on my radar for sometime. We made reservations for Valentine's Day. The day prior the restaurant called to see if we wanted indoor or outdoor. I ask for indoor but the waitress recommended outdoor, she said there was live music, heaters and was inclosed by a tent. So I said ok. Place was packed but they sat us on time. We were asked if we wanted water by two different waiters. Then after a while we were able to order our appetizers. We got oysters and bacon wrapped dates. The oysters were on point. The bacon wrap dates were slightly on the crispy side. I think the bacon was slightly overcooked. It took a while, but the waitress finally came back for main order. My wife got the short rib plate, which was on point. I got the ribeye that I asked for medium rare. It came as medium. I had to wait probably 5 to 7 minutes after getting my plate to start eating it because I didn't have a steak knife. The sweet potato mash under the steak was really good. We also ordered another round of bacon wrap dates and bacon brussels sprouts. The dates never came so we had to remind the waitress.  It was a cold night but the heaters helped. That was until the couple two seats down from us asks to have the heater turned off. Within minutes we could feel the cold. We could see our breath and I had to get a blanket for the wife. After they left we ask the staff to turn the heater back on. I totally understand that it was a busy night. And that could be the reason for the over cooked steak, forgetting the food and the delay or service. That why we will be going back, and we will sit inside. I want to give it another try.

AdamM

First time at this restaurant on Valentines Day. We were really happy with the vibe, service and the menu. The manager was so helpful to get us seated on such a busy night. Fully recommend !

We had a wonderful dining experience on Saturday night! The Marla martini was delicious, the tuna tartare was perfect, the kale Cesar was so yummy! I could go on and on! We loved it and we will absolutely be back!

Food was just OK. Three of us got soup and it was cold. Sent it back and it came back cold again. By then our sandwiches were gross. Then they charged us full price for everything. Everyone else was done eating by the time we were eating. It kind of ruined the experience. $600 later...we left hungry still & a little frustrated. Probably won't return back to this place.

Bushka

Always excellent service and quality food. But this is the second time in a row that the chef did not have extra "corn puree" for the Chicken Risotto dinner. Without it, the dish is dry. If the chef won't make extra, at least add corn puree over the chicken too, as well as on the plate.

Karen Walker

We were given a gift card for Scarlet and were not disappointed. I ordered the lobster roll and loved every bite and my husband had the bison burger and said it was definitely in the top 5 burgers of his life. The service was attentive and respectful. Yes, it is a bit expensive but it was worth it. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was our first time dining at Scarlet. Great spot for a date night. Very nice vibe. The service was so quick and friendly. Our server gave great recommendations. The food was delicious and we enjoyed all of the cocktails we tried. We will definitely dine here again!

Cooper

Immediately sat on time for our reservation and helped by our server. The food was delicious. They had a great general menu and fabulous special menu items. I highly recommend this restaurant. We enjoyed our meal while watching the football game.

CindyJ

Scarlet Kitchen never disappoints. All of the staff is friendly and very attentive. The food is always good. 3 of us had the scallops special which was great and the other one had the filet which he enjoyed also. The appetizers and dessert were also tasty.

Ella A.

This restaurant looks so so cute on the photos but when we arrived I felt like it wasn't really anything special. We ordered bacon wrapped dates and clam chowder for our appetizers and they were amazing and not too overpriced! However entrees are pretty pricey for the restaurant I would say, I would prefer to go to Charthouse and get a phenomenal jaw dropping meal for the same price which I was bummed about because this place is really close to my house. Servers were quick and sweet! This place could be really cute and a great place for dinner if the pricing wasn't so up there. It's not a luxury restaurant and you're paying luxury pricing. If you're looking for apps and a cocktail I would recommend, but not for a dinner date!

RonG

I had the specialty drink that they had for the day and it was very good. Otherwise the rest of the party had wine. The food was very good. Two of us had the pork tenderloin and the others the fish special and everyone enjoyed. Please note that the portions are very small and the sides with the dishes are light. I felt hungry after. I would recommend an appetizer and/or a salad to fill yourself. The other part is that we felt rushed to finish up. I may not have been intentional but it is how we felt at the time. I would still eat there again despite these two things.

Penny C.

WOW!The food is amazing, comfy atmosphere A great deal of attention to detail.I stopped in while working to get a bite to eat.I got a call from a client who lives in RMV.They thought it was a bar?Well it is much more...You can get good drinks, craft cocktails anywhere if that's what you're looking for for ... EAT. MANGA..

Kate De Santi

It was such a cozy atmosphere and we really enjoyed the food. The fries were the only "miss" of our experience which is why it's only 4/5 stars. Will be back!Dietary restrictions: Great selection of GF options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

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