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I ate there tonight with 4 others and we all loved it, I read these reviews just now after I had been there and find a few surprising but most were right on. The place is beautiful, no one, well... More
I ate there tonight with 4 others and we all loved it, I read these reviews just now after I had been there and find a few surprising but most were right on. The place is beautiful, no one, well unless you don't have taste can say anything bad about this place. The food was great, our server Mathew knew the menu well and gave great recommendations. We had the opportunity to talk to the owner, he was very excited about the place and was working very hard to be sure we and the tables around us were happy. It is a very good sign when you see the owner working and a part of a place like this. This is a must try we were all impressed with everything. Three of us had steak and it was cooked perfectly, the Mahi Mahi is a must, my wife ordered it and there is nothing I have ever had that is as good as their Mahi Mahi. The bread pudding for dessert was the best I have ever had, but the apple tart comes in a close second. I am happy I don't have to drive to Newport Beach for a good steak anymore.
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Pros: Great Food, great prices
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I am always looking for new and interesting restaurants in the area.
I read the article (and loved the pictures) in Orange Coast Magazine.
The owner met me at the bar and was very welcoming. I... More
I am always looking for new and interesting restaurants in the area.
I read the article (and loved the pictures) in Orange Coast Magazine.
The owner met me at the bar and was very welcoming. I was there
for a light meal, and a cocktail. The happy hour truly is ridiculously
inexpensive for the quality of food. The entire bill was 42.00.
Let me tell you what I had.. I started with the "Hef". A tall drink
made with raspberry vodka and lemonade. I ordered the 5 sampler
cheese platter complete with almonds, fig jam, honey and crostini- delicious!
Next came the steak tartare w/quail egg, 5 crostini, and a large side of pommes frites.
My girlfriend ordered an imported glass of beer.
At this point I was finished, but the food was so interesting I wanted to try more.
I ordered a nice glass of french chardonnay, as well as the french
dip sandwich (which is full size, and comes with another platter of skinny fries),
and last but not least, the incredible carne asada filet mignon mini tacos (6) with guacamole.
The service can be a little lax as there is a minimal staff.
I don't understand why the bar was not full- especially now when gas is obscene, and going home means
watching the stock market crash, and an uncertain future on t.v.
I have 3 "TO GO" boxes in the fridge- cannot wait to experience the leftovers tomorrow.
Watching a football game, enjoying great food and sleek beautiful decor, for a minimal
investment is the way I choose to spend my evening.
Please try it. See what you think....
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I read some of the sparkling reviews, and read about this place in the paper so we really were looking forward to trying it. Average food, and not very good service, what more is there to say? ... More
I read some of the sparkling reviews, and read about this place in the paper so we really were looking forward to trying it. Average food, and not very good service, what more is there to say? There was plenty of parking, as mentioned, and the place did look really nice inside (except for some out place looking paintings). But everything went down hill as soon as we were seated. If you live close by, it might be a neighborhood sort of place to visit, supporting local establishments is the best. But as far traveling down there again, forget it. We'd rather drive down to Charlie Palmers or Ruth Chris'.
Pros: Parking
Cons: Food, service, no one else was in there
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Found out about it thru a friend and tried it out with a couple of foodies friends in May '08, again in July and we all have been going there as a group ever since. Great Lounge atmosphere, Great... More
Found out about it thru a friend and tried it out with a couple of foodies friends in May '08, again in July and we all have been going there as a group ever since. Great Lounge atmosphere, Great Drinks, Appetizers and Staff. Dinner upstairs in the Big Red Booths was a treat. The Steak with all those wonderful sauces ie: Blueberry sauce! Yummy!!! It is one of the coolest places to hang out here in North OC and worth the trip.
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My husband and I went there for diner and had a wonderful time. Parking - excellent, service - excellent, food - excellent. Will go again. We will now spend our money between Manhattan Super Club... More
My husband and I went there for diner and had a wonderful time. Parking - excellent, service - excellent, food - excellent. Will go again. We will now spend our money between Manhattan Super Club and Nieuport 17th. Both places know how to serve a great steak!
Pros: Ceasar Salad - and any steak on the menu
Cons: nothing I can think of.... coming from a picky diner.
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Made a reservationa 3 weeks before our anniversary. When we arrived at the restaurant they had lost it, but could accomodate us. We had eatten often at La Brasserie so we were looking forward to the... More
Made a reservationa 3 weeks before our anniversary. When we arrived at the restaurant they had lost it, but could accomodate us. We had eatten often at La Brasserie so we were looking forward to the reopening and curious about the redecoration. Looks like they ran out of money by the time they got to the outside. They did O.K. with the inside, but the outside looks awful. Our food wasn't even average. My husband ordered the short ribs and said the ones I cook at home were a lot better. I had the stuffed pork chop. It was undercarmelized and had almost no flavor. I don't know who these people are who are raving about this place. I suspect they are employees. My review is it is way over priced for the quality of food and service. They don't even have linen on the tables. When they found out it was our anniversary, they said Happy Anniversary.
Pros: Parking was great and car was returned quickly. Very nice Valet
Cons: All the rest
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Wow
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300MileTrip
1 year ago
After reading nothing but good reviews about this restaurant I decided to try it out with some friends. All I can say is the reviews were right on. It was exactly as promised.
The design on this... More
After reading nothing but good reviews about this restaurant I decided to try it out with some friends. All I can say is the reviews were right on. It was exactly as promised.
The design on this restaurant is really cool. They have a few different dining rooms that are each decorated differently, but they're all really cool. The food is FANTASTIC. Everything tastes really fresh and delicious. We were all blown away by their steaks and pretty much everything else.
Can't wait to go back.
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I love this restaurant!!! The food was spectacular, service was timely and professional and the atmosphere is different in each room to match the decor. What a place for Orange County! If you are... More
I love this restaurant!!! The food was spectacular, service was timely and professional and the atmosphere is different in each room to match the decor. What a place for Orange County! If you are looking for a place to take someone and impress them without breaking the bank this is the place for you. Thank you, thank you, thank you is all I can say to who ever owns this restaurant!!!
Pros: Food, decor and service
Cons: None that I found
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This place hits a home run in every category; the food is phenomenal (it's a steak house but they have a pretty good dinner menu as well a la craft but better i guess); the service backs it up; and... More
This place hits a home run in every category; the food is phenomenal (it's a steak house but they have a pretty good dinner menu as well a la craft but better i guess); the service backs it up; and it's amazing decor (part hipster/ part hussy is the only way I can describe it). It's a destination spot for sure with no major entertainment anchor near by so it's refreshing to have a dinner house to go early and stay late and not have to deal with parking 3km away. Judging by the reviews I'm not alone. We went on a Friday night, had dinner upstairs in the "god father" booth atleast thats what the server said it was. After dinner we stayedto go in the bar, a house music DJ set up "behind" the bar; fairly one dimensional as he wasn't able to even get me a beer, but whatever. We live in floral park which is very close by and one of the manager's offered to give us a ride home after a few of their tonics. Have you ever herd of anything like that? I recommend this place for those over 21. Call ahead for a booth.
Pros: Definitely a good value and way to spend the night
Cons: Very easy to drop some coin
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steaks are easily better than mortons, ruths chris, etc.
the highlight was the price, not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be
my wife returned the next day with her co workers from st joes... More
steaks are easily better than mortons, ruths chris, etc.
the highlight was the price, not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be
my wife returned the next day with her co workers from st joes and said lunch possibly better than dinner.
this area needed something like this. it's beautiful and well run
darn near the best restaurant in orange county
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