608 Dahlia

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Sherman Library and Gardens, 608 Dahlia Ave, Corona Del Mar

About 608 Dahlia

608 Dahlia is a restaurant located in the Sherman Gardens, which has a $5 per person entrance fee. The restaurant is mostly outdoors, with shaded tables set in a beautiful garden setting, making it an ideal spot for special events. The menu features fresh, well-prepared dishes like Pan-Seared Salmon, steak salad, and a beet salad. The food often exceeds expectations, with reviews highlighting the beautiful garden salad, the delicious flat iron steak, and the outstanding biscuits, which are large, flavorful, and freshly baked.

The service is friendly and attentive, with waitstaff who check on diners frequently and a chef who visits each table. Unique touches include scarves and blankets on chairs for chillier days and seasonal fruit in drinks like Apple Cardamom iced tea. The drinks are colorful and full of garden character, with popular choices like Birds of Paradise and Pomegranate Mimosa.

Due to its popularity, reservations are recommended in advance. Parking can be limited, and the small dining area may feel a bit cramped, but overall, it's a wonderful place for gatherings and special occasions. Sadly, the restaurant is leaving its current location, but customers are looking forward to trying the new Seal Beach and Sunset Beach locations.