I've been meaning to write this review but I keep forgetting. This was my first 3 star Michelin dining experience and I just want to say the service was absolutely impeccable. I was impressed from start to finish with the service. The restaurant can be quite drafty so I recommend dressing warm, but I think the server could tell I was a little cold so he brought heated pillows for me and switched it out throughout the entire dinner. It's the little extra touches that really elevates the dining experience for me. Onto the food though, we enjoyed majority of the dishes, there were a few misses but I thoroughly enjoyed mostly everything. Is it worth the price tag? I definitely think so. I can also see why it was awarded 3 stars. The wagyu dish was my favorite extra dish, I was not a fan of the extra truffle dish and that was probably my least favorite of the evening. Also just to note if you're dining at the late dinner service the street is quite dark and parking can be a tad confusing. When we walked up to the restaurant we weren't quite sure if we were at the right spot. But once you enter and see the hostess they'll guide you to the bar.
Tiffany C.
We returned to Addison last night and had a completely different experience from start to finish. We were greeted and taken to a lovely table facing the dining room. The service was completely different this time, very attentive and much more personal. We had one main waiter that took us through the food experience and one main female sommelier that guided me through the wine pairing. By boyfriend enjoyed a mocktail pairing that was delicious (I sampled his drinks) and paired well with the food. The sommelier was amazing, probably the most interesting one I have ever met. She explained the history and story of the winery and the wine/champagne, she really made the drinks come to life. The food menu had many similar dishes as last time, but with a spring twist and this time we both enjoyed the wagyu beef, which was probably one of the best steaks I have had. The service felt welcoming and personal, we enjoyed the stories behind the dishes, produce, and meat! We ended with a tour of the kitchen and meeting the amazing chef team. Huge thank you to the Addison team for the wonderful hospitality, we felt welcomed and really taken care of.
Jim D.
This is holy grail territory. Quite easily the most beautiful restaurant as well as views outside which the restaurants view is of a golf course & mountains ion the horizon. I encourage you to dine during sunset. The soup is life altering, egg course will haunt you for life. Desserts are amongst some of the best I've had. Only one course wasn't to my long but tbh it was still good was the lamb. Way too much fat on it. Staff gave me some excellent recommendations for bars elsewhere after having a great cocktail in the lounge. Get here & if able stay at the gorgeous hotel.
Christopher R.
Had a wonderful time with friends and most interesting meal of my life. Very bold flavors and a phenomenal staff.
Kyle Matyas
Amazing experience. Everyone should try this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beatrice
We have been to Addison for multiple special occasions since 2012. The quality of food only go up every time we visited. The food, the service and their attentiveness is top notch. Overall the experience and the food is worth going for.The only down side is that I haven’t been able to find any availability through their online reservation system since they got the Michelin stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parker House Roll, White Asparagus, Eric Bordelet Cormé Cormier Crabapple Normandy France, Truffle, Caviar, Duck Breast
Therese S.
This was my first time experiencing a Michelin Star restaurant and they are on another caliber. Any experience I had prior to hospitality, service and course meals were not comparable. The ambiance was beautiful. Even the lights were designed to give the dish the best lighting for photos. The chef did an amazing job curating this course and it was one the best experiences I've had so far. I definitely need to come back here!
Megan Gluck
Went here to celebrate my best friends 30th birthday and the experience exceeded expectations! We did not opt for the wine pairing (it was mostly whites and we very much lean towards reds) but got a bottle of wine and some cocktails and it was amazing. From when we sat down the level of service was unparalleled. The sommelier was very helpful in picking out a bottle that we would enjoy. After about 3.5 hours and 10 courses later we couldn’t eat more even if we wanted to. Each dish was very well thought out and fun to experience! My friend was gluten free (celiac) and the seamless transition between dishes and accommodations exceeded expectations! Overall a very fun and elegant experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C J
⭐️⭐️⭐️MichelinThis was an outstanding experience with top notch service, incredible surroundings, and delicious food.TepachePreludeSake Cured Kanpachi « Nigiri »Sage Hill Ranch Garden Greens Spanish Anchovies, Potato, Wild Arugula, Meyer Lemon JamChicken Liver Churro, Bitter ChocolateKanpachi Sashimi, Preserved Pear, Kiwi, Pichuberry-PonzuShellfish Chawanmushi, Broccoli, Bok Choy, CeltuceRegiis Ova Reserve Caviar, Koshihikari Rice, Smoked Sabayon, Sesame ***This was definitely my favorite dish of the night!Malt Vinegar Crisps, Burnt Onion Dip, Dill RelishSplendid Alfonsino, Flavors of Spring, Clam ButterSourdough Bread, Goat’s Milk, Browned Honey ButterTom Kha Goong, Sweet and Sour Fowl, King Crab, SwarnadwipaLamb Broth, Lamb Sweetbreads, Ramps, Red CabbageLamb Ribeye, Potato-Thyme Tart, Morel, Whipped ParmesanSeasonal SelectionsWild Grape Ice, Champagne, LemongrassSweet TreatsCocoa Crunch, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Toasted FluffBerry-Beet Tartelette, Verjus, VanillaBitter Chocolate Wafer, Pistachio, Sour Cherry Jam Yuzu Custard, Candied Ginger, Ceremonial MatchaTres Leches
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brown Butter Caramel
Toni Boyd
Man!!! It was well worth every dollar spent excellent excellent excellent I've been to other michellan star restaurants but this has been by far the best tasting food I've
You get what you pay for. Excellent and synchronized service, creative menu, great backdrop for a fancy meal.
Jad D.
Celebrated my wife's birthday at Addison on March 19, 2024. It was an amazing experience. The Chef is the absolute best - the whole experience has his perfect touch and everyone appears to try their hardest to meet his perfect standards - while perfection is not a destination, but a pursuit - you will experience the zealous pursuit of perfection at Addison! Thank you Chef!
Al D.
I Absolutely LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. I loved all the perfectly served courses. By all the PERFECTLY TIMED SEVERS. I'm so in love with that experience. I wish more restaurants could get that down. Staff took care of us crazy great. My Boyfriend even went a day earlier to drop off a diamond ring so they could bring it out ON A PLATE & Serve it to me like it was a second dessert of the night. I was so surprised & to note you can trust them with a diamond ring This was truly a great experience & I think my favorite restaurants. When I say I am obsessed, I am. I will bring anyone I love here, so they can experience this amazing restaurant, food, & service.
Tai N.
What can I say about this place that 3 Michelin stars doesn't convey. Addison is an experience of a lifetime. From start to finish, everything is timed and manicured to provide guest the feeling of being royalty. Located at the Fairmont Del Mar, the location can't be beat. Addison is reservation only. Make sure to book well in advance. They also require to have a credit card on file. Unlike other high end restaurants, there is self parking right to right of the entrance. Lots of spots and no need to valet. Restaurant is grand and service is top notch. Throughout dinner, there is an army of men(and women) in black tightly choreographed to introduce each entree. There are a few menu options. 375 for the tasting menu and 990 for the elevated tasting that includes more truffle, caviar, and wagyu. We opted to just upgrade the wagyu for another 200 a pop. Every course was unbelievable. Some highlights were the Tom Kha, snapper, and olive Wagyu. All spice was the best cocktail in my opinion. Our host Patrick was the best! Made us feel comfortable and like stars the entire time. Five stars for Addison and definitely worth a trip!
Laura S.
Beautiful, amazing food and service. A place for a special occasion or romantic dinner.
I've been meaning to write this review but I keep forgetting. This was my first 3 star Michelin dining experience and I just want to say the service was absolutely impeccable. I was impressed from start to finish with the service. The restaurant can be quite drafty so I recommend dressing warm, but I think the server could tell I was a little cold so he brought heated pillows for me and switched it out throughout the entire dinner. It's the little extra touches that really elevates the dining experience for me. Onto the food though, we enjoyed majority of the dishes, there were a few misses but I thoroughly enjoyed mostly everything. Is it worth the price tag? I definitely think so. I can also see why it was awarded 3 stars. The wagyu dish was my favorite extra dish, I was not a fan of the extra truffle dish and that was probably my least favorite of the evening. Also just to note if you're dining at the late dinner service the street is quite dark and parking can be a tad confusing. When we walked up to the restaurant we weren't quite sure if we were at the right spot. But once you enter and see the hostess they'll guide you to the bar.
We returned to Addison last night and had a completely different experience from start to finish. We were greeted and taken to a lovely table facing the dining room. The service was completely different this time, very attentive and much more personal. We had one main waiter that took us through the food experience and one main female sommelier that guided me through the wine pairing. By boyfriend enjoyed a mocktail pairing that was delicious (I sampled his drinks) and paired well with the food. The sommelier was amazing, probably the most interesting one I have ever met. She explained the history and story of the winery and the wine/champagne, she really made the drinks come to life. The food menu had many similar dishes as last time, but with a spring twist and this time we both enjoyed the wagyu beef, which was probably one of the best steaks I have had. The service felt welcoming and personal, we enjoyed the stories behind the dishes, produce, and meat! We ended with a tour of the kitchen and meeting the amazing chef team. Huge thank you to the Addison team for the wonderful hospitality, we felt welcomed and really taken care of.
This is holy grail territory. Quite easily the most beautiful restaurant as well as views outside which the restaurants view is of a golf course & mountains ion the horizon. I encourage you to dine during sunset. The soup is life altering, egg course will haunt you for life. Desserts are amongst some of the best I've had. Only one course wasn't to my long but tbh it was still good was the lamb. Way too much fat on it. Staff gave me some excellent recommendations for bars elsewhere after having a great cocktail in the lounge. Get here & if able stay at the gorgeous hotel.
Had a wonderful time with friends and most interesting meal of my life. Very bold flavors and a phenomenal staff.
Amazing experience. Everyone should try this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been to Addison for multiple special occasions since 2012. The quality of food only go up every time we visited. The food, the service and their attentiveness is top notch. Overall the experience and the food is worth going for.The only down side is that I haven’t been able to find any availability through their online reservation system since they got the Michelin stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parker House Roll, White Asparagus, Eric Bordelet Cormé Cormier Crabapple Normandy France, Truffle, Caviar, Duck Breast
This was my first time experiencing a Michelin Star restaurant and they are on another caliber. Any experience I had prior to hospitality, service and course meals were not comparable. The ambiance was beautiful. Even the lights were designed to give the dish the best lighting for photos. The chef did an amazing job curating this course and it was one the best experiences I've had so far. I definitely need to come back here!
Went here to celebrate my best friends 30th birthday and the experience exceeded expectations! We did not opt for the wine pairing (it was mostly whites and we very much lean towards reds) but got a bottle of wine and some cocktails and it was amazing. From when we sat down the level of service was unparalleled. The sommelier was very helpful in picking out a bottle that we would enjoy. After about 3.5 hours and 10 courses later we couldn’t eat more even if we wanted to. Each dish was very well thought out and fun to experience! My friend was gluten free (celiac) and the seamless transition between dishes and accommodations exceeded expectations! Overall a very fun and elegant experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️MichelinThis was an outstanding experience with top notch service, incredible surroundings, and delicious food.TepachePreludeSake Cured Kanpachi « Nigiri »Sage Hill Ranch Garden Greens Spanish Anchovies, Potato, Wild Arugula, Meyer Lemon JamChicken Liver Churro, Bitter ChocolateKanpachi Sashimi, Preserved Pear, Kiwi, Pichuberry-PonzuShellfish Chawanmushi, Broccoli, Bok Choy, CeltuceRegiis Ova Reserve Caviar, Koshihikari Rice, Smoked Sabayon, Sesame ***This was definitely my favorite dish of the night!Malt Vinegar Crisps, Burnt Onion Dip, Dill RelishSplendid Alfonsino, Flavors of Spring, Clam ButterSourdough Bread, Goat’s Milk, Browned Honey ButterTom Kha Goong, Sweet and Sour Fowl, King Crab, SwarnadwipaLamb Broth, Lamb Sweetbreads, Ramps, Red CabbageLamb Ribeye, Potato-Thyme Tart, Morel, Whipped ParmesanSeasonal SelectionsWild Grape Ice, Champagne, LemongrassSweet TreatsCocoa Crunch, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Toasted FluffBerry-Beet Tartelette, Verjus, VanillaBitter Chocolate Wafer, Pistachio, Sour Cherry Jam Yuzu Custard, Candied Ginger, Ceremonial MatchaTres Leches
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brown Butter Caramel
Man!!! It was well worth every dollar spent excellent excellent excellent I've been to other michellan star restaurants but this has been by far the best tasting food I've
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
You get what you pay for. Excellent and synchronized service, creative menu, great backdrop for a fancy meal.
Celebrated my wife's birthday at Addison on March 19, 2024. It was an amazing experience. The Chef is the absolute best - the whole experience has his perfect touch and everyone appears to try their hardest to meet his perfect standards - while perfection is not a destination, but a pursuit - you will experience the zealous pursuit of perfection at Addison! Thank you Chef!
I Absolutely LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. I loved all the perfectly served courses. By all the PERFECTLY TIMED SEVERS. I'm so in love with that experience. I wish more restaurants could get that down. Staff took care of us crazy great. My Boyfriend even went a day earlier to drop off a diamond ring so they could bring it out ON A PLATE & Serve it to me like it was a second dessert of the night. I was so surprised & to note you can trust them with a diamond ring This was truly a great experience & I think my favorite restaurants. When I say I am obsessed, I am. I will bring anyone I love here, so they can experience this amazing restaurant, food, & service.
What can I say about this place that 3 Michelin stars doesn't convey. Addison is an experience of a lifetime. From start to finish, everything is timed and manicured to provide guest the feeling of being royalty. Located at the Fairmont Del Mar, the location can't be beat. Addison is reservation only. Make sure to book well in advance. They also require to have a credit card on file. Unlike other high end restaurants, there is self parking right to right of the entrance. Lots of spots and no need to valet. Restaurant is grand and service is top notch. Throughout dinner, there is an army of men(and women) in black tightly choreographed to introduce each entree. There are a few menu options. 375 for the tasting menu and 990 for the elevated tasting that includes more truffle, caviar, and wagyu. We opted to just upgrade the wagyu for another 200 a pop. Every course was unbelievable. Some highlights were the Tom Kha, snapper, and olive Wagyu. All spice was the best cocktail in my opinion. Our host Patrick was the best! Made us feel comfortable and like stars the entire time. Five stars for Addison and definitely worth a trip!
Beautiful, amazing food and service. A place for a special occasion or romantic dinner.