“Hands down the best experience in the surrounding area, by a long shot.Drinks delivered, vibe was right, and food crushed.Don’t skip the Chep Daily Soup, the Honey Butter cake or the Shrimp taquitos.Craig and Austen took the experience next level. ?“
“Excellent service, atmosphere and perfect for date night. Excellent French cooking. Everything was delicious!While their tasting menu was absolutely stunning, ordering from the regular (and the special) menu would be more flexible. Portions were surprisingly generous.“
“Scott is always helpful and friendly and ready to make suggestions if I’m uncertain of a good choice. Sandy runs a beautiful, well put together restaurant and she’s always friendly. The food is always tasty and fresh and reasonably priced. I always recommend friends and family to come dine hereVegetarian options: The vegetarian options are plentiful and tasty“
“We had a great evening dining at our local Urban Plates tonight! Everything was above and beyond, excellent, starting with the cashier’s joyful attitude to the attentive servers, Ruth and Javier specifically. Thank you to them, along with the great chefs and management! We look forward to being back and highly recommending it to others.“
“So I've ordered food here a few times, and I appreciate the friendly staff and wel prepared food.I especially appreciate the meticulous attention to the preparation of the salads here. The vegetables so far have been fresh, crisp, and tasty. (I ordered the kale quinoa salad and its cery tasty)My family say the French onion burgers are awesome and the chili fries here are delicious also. This place is also always clean and well staffed whenever I stop by, and online ordering is straight forward.“
“I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional dining experience it offered. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance set the stage for what was to become an unforgettable evening. The fusion of great food, an impressive beer selection, and live music created an atmosphere that was both elegant and inviting.The culinary journey began with a salad that was far from ordinary. The freshness of the ingredients, paired with a dressing that perfectly balanced acidity and sweetness, made for a promising start. However, it was the sea bass that truly stole the show. Cooked to perfection, the fish was flaky and moist, with a crust that added just the right amount of texture. Each bite was a testament to the chef's ability to elevate simple ingredients into something extraordinary.Not to be overlooked, the beer selection was commendable. Each option was carefully selected to complement the menu, offering a variety of styles and flavors that catered to both casual beer drinkers and connoisseurs alike. It was evident that "The Drake" places a high emphasis on providing a holistic dining experience, where food, drink, and atmosphere harmonize to leave a lasting impression.The live music added an extra layer of enjoyment to the evening. The selection of music was thoughtful, enhancing the dining experience without overwhelming it. It was the perfect backdrop to a night of indulgence, contributing to the overall sense of satisfaction and contentment.Above all, the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, making us feel welcomed and well-cared for throughout the evening. It's rare to find a place where every aspect of the experience is executed with such care and precision.In conclusion, "The Drake" in Laguna Beach is a gem that offers not just a meal, but an experience.“
“What a wonderful experience. The macadamia encrusted halibut special was wonderful, but the star of the show was the seafood pasta. We were thinking about it throughout the weekend. The service here is so wonderful. Couldn't recommend this place more if I tried.“
“GREAT quality restaurant/bar with fresh and delicious appetizers and entrees, and quick and friendly staff and service. They also have AWESOME Happy Hour service with a generous timeslot from 4-7 p.m., Mon. - Fri. We'll DEFINITELY be back, as regulars!“
“After a long day at a conference at The Ritz, ten of us took an uber to this gem of a restaurant. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The smell of wood-fired pizza immediately set my mind on pizza and wine. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Everyone in our party raved about the food they ordered. Our server was delightful, fun, and knowledgable and she managed our party perfectly. I look forward to returning.“
“First time going to this establishment I'm local I reserved for my anniversary they were really friendly was greeted at front sat down promptly waiter and staff was very attentive and friendly owner or manager was very friendly they gave us a free desert because it was our anniversary and thanked us for celebrating it in there establishment food was delicious had the chefs choice seafood and meat both very delicious my compliments to the chef ambient was nice very full but you are able to have a good conversation with your partner overall recommend this place to anyone also prices were good you get good value for your money.“
“The food here is healthy, delicious, and never disappoints. The braised beef is my favorite, and the steak dish my husband prefers is always cooked to perfection. Great service too - thank you Carlos for your kindness, friendliness, and efficiency!“
“We only stopped here for shakes and didn't eat but the food looked good and there were smiles on faces. The choice of shake flavours was really good (15+ I think) and they were awesome. Really thick, plenty of it. And it's a great location, with plenty of seating overlooking the sea so it couldn't have been better. The seating has outdoors gas heaters aswell which was great in April and made it very comfortable sat outdoors.“
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“Just fell in love with the unique and delicious restaurant with a serious focus on showcasing local farmers and food artisans. I know this to be a passion of Chef Rich Mead, because I met him in January 2024 at the Wednesday Santa Monica farm market where he was shopping for his restaurant, The Farmhouse. We chatted and he suggested the next time in LA I should come for a meal at his restaurant, and we did!Imagine eating in a gorgeous garden with a fountain next to your table, every course executed with flair and great service. Also, dogs are allowed to join on the patio if you make a reservation. We tried courses across the menu. Great cocktail and wine list. We can’t wait to return!“
“We love Ironwood and frequent it regularly. One of the draws is Coty. An energetic, sweet, fun and always smiling manager. We will give the new guy a chance .... But I just can't see him being a positive addition. We tried to engage him last night ..but he just lacks the personality for a restaurant with so many young and energetic employees. Time will tell.“
“Excellent food and service. We had a group of eleven and could hear each other clearly enough to hold conversations with the whole table. Everyone was very happy with their drinks, entrees, and desserts.Appetizers are quite small, order extra“
“It is a very pleasant restaurant due to its location, it also has incredible quality in its food, if you want to spend a beautiful morning, you should come to enjoy the beach, the sea breeze, the noise of the waves; all this accompanied by a delicious coffee with a delicious breakfast. Due to the fame of the place, you generally have to wait to enter to consume.“
“A definite must try! Great food and easy to work with as they catered my wedding. Food was fresh and tasty. Great feedback from all my family and friends. Will for sure be going back to eat at the restaurant. Owners are very accommodating and will work with you to make your ideal menu for catering.“
“Happened upon this place by chance while looking for vegetarian/vegan options and all I can say is that it did not disappoint at all!!! The food was so good! Every single dish that my husband and I tried ( he’s not vegetarian/vegan) was incredible, we had the dips with bread and veggies and I had the fried eggplant and the falafel while hubby had the beef kebabs and we ended with coffee and sticky toffee pudding (yum) we now have a new place to go for future lunches and dinners. It was THAT GOOD! Service was great, our waiter was Knowledgeable and attentive.. we really enjoyed it ( can’t you tell ha) and will be returning soon!“
“Maldon's Bistro is a heavenly delight for anyone who desires delicious gluten-free French cuisine, baked goods and more. Plus the staff are professional and very friendly. I've eaten here many times now and highly recommend them as a person with a gluten allergy.“
“Great all -american fare,we are on the patio which is clean and relaxing our waitress Janel.was a doll,so helpful, attentive and together, explained how the dishes were prepared that we were interested in and just all together made our dining experience first class.I had the seafood bisque soup which was perfect,not much of it but it was delicious.The Swordfish entre with mash potatoes and sauteed vegetables was great,the, swordfish was prepared just right as were the vegetables and potatoes,just the right amount of seasoning and the vegetables sauteed in a sauce that was light and tasty.All I all the food,service and ambience were just right,I would suggest asking for Janel.as your waitress we returned for dinner a few days later,food was still just as good but our server was fine,but nowhere near as good as Janel.who was working that evening but was super busy with a bunch of other tables,but she helped us just because she could see we needed a couple of things and was close by and because she really is that good at her job and cares,am A -Class Person and waitress.This place is well worth the visit.Vegetarian options: Not a great place for vegetarians,I saw NO vegetarian or Vegan four way tasting offering.Parking: Saffire is definitely worth a visit,great food,not unreasonably priced,portions are honestly a little small for my liking(but that's me) but would highly recommend.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp at both entrances,very easily accessible.“
“Always once at this prestigious, icon of restaurant. The New York strip steak with the coffee rub is beyond description. I've been coming here for my anniversary since the montage opened. When they bring back the tapioca rolls, I'm going to personally sing Pavarotti at the table.“
“Meh. General Manager is Persian and we were wondering if he is related to the famous singer & violinist, Bijan Mortezavi. This particular location was pretty busy. Some of the dishes we ordered were the brussel sprouts, bacon candy, edamame, buffalo wings, buffalo cauliflower, cajun fries and ahi tuna crispy rice.“
“Situated at the cusp of suburbia of Lake Forest and the nature of Trabuco Canyon is the famous and popular roadhouse biker bar, Cook's Corner located in South Orange County. It is a cute wooden structure that holds a kitchen and full bar, which is connected to a large patio area with lots of additional outdoor seating and a large stage where many live bands have played on the weekends. This is a great spot to stop for a drink and some bar food. This past weekend we stopped in for an early dinner and all enjoyed different selections of burgers and fries along with a few beers. We will definitely be back!“
“The food and service were terrific. I had the sole and the taste was amazing. My Finnish grandmother in Minnesota fried her freshly caught walleyed pike in lots of butter and there wasn't a more heavenly aroma or taste to be found. I haven't had fish that tasted like that since 1965, until Friday night 3/8/24. The farro that the fish was served on top of was excellent. The ambience reminds me of restaurants in Nevada City CA -- rustic, woodsy and salt of the earth. I highly recommend this restaurant for the quality of the food, the service, and the ambience.“
“Clean, well organized, well managed "sandwich shop". ? (so much better than calling it that)Another place I went to recently claimed to have the best pastrami sandwich in Orange County. While theirs was very good, it doesn't compare to The Hat.I've eaten at several of their locations and all are superb!!!This visit I got carried away with my order. I ordered a "Pastrami Dip", and an order of "Pastrami Fries". Each on their own can feed two comfortably. The fries are a monstrous mound of taters topped with a generous pile of pastrami (one can add chili and cheese if desired - I didn't).Then there's the sandwich...A soft fresh French style "loaf", about 12 inches, piled with pastrami and had pickles and yellow mustard on it as well.Very Very good...incomparable!!!No, I didn't even finish the fries; I ate the pastrami off the top along with a few fries, took the rest of the fries home.Didn't even touch the sandwich until later in the evening.My beverage was an "Orange Bang".I love Orange Bang, but it's not for everyone...rather sweet.Service was quick and efficient, as was the preparation of the order.Worth the Trip, the Visit, and the Price.“
“Went here for breakfast today with family and everyone loved it. The staff were attentive and polite, ensuring we got the best service. The local ambiance of the building proved that it was going to be a great meal, and it certainly was. Me and my missus got penguin melts that were filling and delicious, while the rest of our family ordered various things, all with rave reviews. A must go if you're visiting Laguna.“
“What a gem! We had a fantastic lunch at Trevor’s. The two kids dining with us were happy with the choices on the kids menu. I had the addictively good ahi poke nachos—which I’m still thinking about, and a lovely glass of chenin blanc. The patio is the perfect sunny day hangout. Highly recommend.“
“You should consider your reservation to Trust as a dinner show starring master chef Justin, sous chef Kyle, wine expert Trish and Jared, the man that makes things happen. This 13 course diner show included the absolute best bread in town, duck, steak and ravioli amongst others, finished with three different desserts. Chef Justin told story with each course served, the wine was not just served, Trish gifted with love. So did the deserts, you can tell that Kyle had poured his heart and soul into the sweets.Be on time for your reservation and bring a hungry appetite. It is worth it.“
“Good food, good service, don't be surprised at the prices.The pomme in the menu is not fries (pomme frites), it's (apparently) pomegranate.Parking: The restaurant entrance is a little hard to find if you haven't been there and it's raining. There appears to be outside seating.“
“Our waiter Lam was wonderful from the moment we were seated. She brought a lot of energy to the table. If I'm back around this area, I hope I get her as a waiter again. The food was also fire and it hit especially since it was early morning food.“
“This is a place I frequent. The area is great. Service is always attentive and genuinely friendly. Food is consistently cooked well.Tip: Their burgers aren't dressed. Do request your condiments. Spicy mayo and jalapeno ranch are sure shots!Their fries are ALWAYS crunchy and more on the well done side. Go ahead! Dip them in that jalapeno ranch!Another tip: they no longer give their potato salad automatically. Ask and ye shall receive! (no charge) YOU'RE WELCOME. The potato salad makes me say, "good Lawd"!Kid-friendliness: Yes! They have an excellent kids menu.“
“This Irish pub is our frequent stop when we are in the mood for its authentic European food experience. A small patio makes for intimate dining, weather permitting. Heat lamps abound for more robust weather. It is not to be missed near St Patty's Day. The place bustles with good old Irish exuberance! Though extremely rushed, our waiter took his time with our large party of 9, and did not make a mistake when serving what everyone ordered. He even added accoutrements without our asking. Definitely stop by during St Patty's to have a rousing good time. And plan to drink a lot of Guinness!“
“We did Door dash for pick up. I personally didn't care for the spicy sauce on the spicy green beans so if I order them again I'd get just the green beans, BUT that's a personal preference. The turkey pot pie was good especially because it was dairy free and I don't usually get to have dairy free pot pie. My family was impressed with the mashed potatoes. If you order a Bite Box it is a single side and a main. The Single Box requires three sides, which is a lot even too much food for lunch or a light dinner. (We were ordering online on DoorDash for the first time so we were confused about how to order just one side and one main but we eventually figured it out.) It was a good healthy lunch and I appreciated that they do dairy free food quickly. It was fast.Vegetarian options: You can specify vegetarian or veganDietary restrictions: Dairy free and Vegan options“
“A great breakfast spot. Busy yet quick to serve. They mean business :-). Serving up breakfast quick without making guests feel rushed. Delicious, will be back. The staff kindly greeted us, apologized for the wait, then served up our meals in a snap.“
“Cute little restaurant next to the Cottage. Great breakfast. Apple pancake tasty bacon crisp not greasy. Eggs cooked to specifications even poached. Casual pay before and choose to seat inside or out. Great View and not a long wait like the Cottage. Hot pots reasonable healthy alternative, if you enjoy your meals hot throughout. I enjoyed this breakfast more than the cottage greasy offerings. Food served pretty quick, Beef hot pot also had clams and mussels which made for a tasty broth and classic shirataki mushrooms.“
“Had a great experience at Finny’s. Not one thing I could say I did not enjoy. The service was great and had a great time. Got a beer flight and the beer was all good and the margarita flight as well it was awesome and my girlfriend and I had an amazing time. Thanks guys for making our vacation great!“
“Very comfortable, casual, fun place! Had the pretzel- it was delicious. Our bartender, Maddie, was super nice, informative, and attentive, even coming around a few times to clear empties. I don't drink currently, but their NA Bravus was a great option. Recommend for chill vibes!“
“Oh, what a spot for friends to meet and catch up! I LOVED how warm it was despite the weather but the bathroom is quite the statement, as is the whole spot’s decor! With little birdies and plenty of food per portion, my friends and I shared everything and got very full! Loved it so much! Thank you!Vegetarian options: Customizable to fit preferences.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and shellfish-free“
“Ordered the spaghetti grilled cheese and it was bomb! So cheesy and the toast is so buttery crispy. It comes with a side of fries too along with condiments sauce. The avocado toast was okay, lots of avocado, topped with an egg and crispy bacon.“
“Round up your foodie friends because I have found THE perfect spot for your next aesthetic night out, this place will instantly transport you to a fairy garden oasis.With their seasonally inspired menu, we had to order a little bit of everything, and I recommend that you do too! Be sure to try the Gochujang fried chicken, Braised short ribs, and Brown butter cake that it is absolutely out of this world.And can’t forget about the drinks! Butterfly strawberry spritzer and Lavender lemon basil cocktails, both were super pretty and strong.Thanks for reading! ^-^“
“I don’t typically leave reviews, like ever. But I gotta say this place was such a treat. We came across it randomly and were drawn in by the photos of the brunch, and oh man did it not disappoint. The staff were incredible thoughtful and nice, and while ordering the owner (amazing woman) overheard me trying to decide between two options and was kind enough to point me in the right direction. I decided to get the breakfast burrito, but chose not to upgrade the meat to the steak because of the 10$ price difference. The owner caught us sitting outside and asked me what I went with, when I told her I had gone with the standard breakfast burrito she told me she was going to upgrade it to the steak FOR FREE! I’m not kidding when I say this was the best breakfast burrito I’ve had in years! Food was amazing, coffee was amazing, service and atmosphere were top notch. The owner was so passionate and focused on our experience, she went above and beyond for us! Thank you!!!!“
“Great place. We have eaten here several times. Service and atmosphere is always top notch. The food is really good. Salads are big enough to share. It may be our imagination but while the prices are on the high side the servings seem to be getting smaller.“
“Sun-dried tomatoes has an amazing catering service that is reasonably priced for the high-quality food that they serve. I have used their services 3 occasions. recently, I picked up several items to serve on Easter Sunday for 20 people that we're gonna be at my house. The favorites were the chopped salad, the traditional, deviled eggs, the espresso brownies, and the other fancier salad that had berries in it. Everything was great, and the woman who helped me decide what to get, was incredibly pleasant and professional as she gave me great advice about what to order. The braised beef is the only thing that I might not get again becauseit might not have been enough all by itself to serve 20 people. We had also gotten sliced turkey breast from honeybaked ham, so it was a nice mixture. Try them out.“
“Love this little diner. So glad like many others it has not closed through these last few years with the pandemic. I’ve always had a great meal from there. One of my fav’s is the Machaca and eggs! It’s so good with their homemade salsa!“
“Solid brunch spot in Dana Point, with incredible lush mountain views, free valet parking and live entertainment in the patio while we were there! Food portions were ginormous; signature cocktails are concocted with high quality liquors and homemade syrups/cordials albeit a bit too sweet.“
“Not sure if my review was posted but....Will come here again... Alonzo was an excellent waiter....very kind and patient..took the time to answer my questions and made sure I had a good dining experience... The loaded baked potato was delicious.. perfect place for a birthday dinner...“
“My husband and I love this place for date nights. The food is consistently great. The music and dancing is romantic. And Frankie and the bar staff always provide top notch service. My favorite drink is the Irish-O and my husband likes the old fashioned. Guacamole and chips is a great appetizer. And we usually order the steak and chicken entrees. I am never disappointed at Bistango.“
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“Liam is an exceptional individual who consistently demonstrates a friendly and respectful demeanor. His genuine concern for others is evident in his interactions, and his expertise is widely recognized. It is clear that he is a valuable asset to the company.“
“I am going to be honest, it’s taken me a long time to get to this review. To be frank, I just do not have the vocabulary to accurately describe my experiences at Broadway. I’ll get to the important details. The food, and I mean the whole menu, is fantastic. Do you see an ingredient in the menu that you think you normally don’t like? Order it. You will be blown away at how good they make it taste. There’s literally not a bad item on the menu. The staff? Some of the friendliest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. The chefs? They manage to be both highly skilled and incredibly entertaining.“
“Love this place. Never a disappointment. Food is reliable and good. Prices are great. And fortunately it is only for the residents and guests of residents of Laguna Woods Village. Great place to get a beer after a round of golf or dinner before one of the many concerts here. Proud to be an owner and resident of Laguna Wood Village.“