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    Citrus City Grille

    4.0 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Eggs Benedict
    Kayla A.

    We're becoming a regular here and still love it. We had Joy as our waitress again tonight and she was such a sweetheart. Ordered various pasta and the rack of lamb which were all yummy, as usual! See you soon Joy!

    Apps, Soups, Salads, Pastas and sides menu
    Jillian S.

    Happening upon here was a happy accident. We happened to be in the area from picking up an item in Santa Ana and then Yelped another restaurant and tried to eat there. But when getting there at around 8:10 on a Saturday night it still had a 1.5 hour wait. Well having two littles that wasn't reasonable. So we Yelped and saw Citrus City Grille. And honestly?! It was wonderful! They were decked out for Valentine's Day. And we got to enjoy the pretty roses and balloons for it. The lighting was really dim but I imagine it was for Vday festivities. I had to brighten the pics of the menus because they were so dark without using a flash. Our server, Joy, was appropriately named. She was a delight! We ordered a Caesar salad, ribeye, and short rib. The ribeye was unfortunately pretty chewy. The short rib was truly phenomenal! It was extremely tender and just downright delicious! The Caesar salad was fresh and excellent quality. For the kids, we ordered them a grilled cheese with a side of fruit and an adult cheese pizza. The grilled cheese was what l would expect and my kiddo ate around half. Also expected. The side of fruit contained grapes, strawberries and apples. Which is a truly welcome change from the sliced melon and pineapple we usually see. It was fresh and l even ordered another order of it... The adult pizza had some flavor my son didn't like and after eating two bites, I agreed. I couldn't have eaten it either. I said it was an herb-y like taste but not rosemary and also reminded me of soap. It happened to be cinnamon, which I actually really dislike. So that tracked. I will say, my son has food allergies and I am thankful that cinnamon isn't among them but l also knew a dear former coworker who was severely allergic to cinnamon so I feel this unexpected addition to a pizza should be written on the menu. Just for transparency. I have food allergies all throughout my family but this never would be something I would think would be in pizza sauce. So I hope the owners do see this and make sure it's added in the menu somewhere. Joy was kind enough to take it off the bill since my son and I literally only ate maybe 3-4 bites of it We did order a dessert--chocolate soufflé and it was so fun to eat. I haven't eaten soufflé in years. Usually only really expensive steakhouses have them so it was super fun to find them here (that isn't a knock to this restaurant, it's a compliment to have quality food for fair prices, we don't eat often at the expensive steak places because honestly we cook better steaks at home). So especially for Valentine's Day, a soufflé was the absolute perfect dream to end our meal. It was fabulous. We ate it all. I hope next time we come the sticky toffee pudding is on the menu. Hint, hint . If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely come back here again.

    Madeline S.

    Citrus City Grille is a great restaurant in downtown Orange. It is very large and even has a covered patio. I came on a Saturday, but it looks like Monday - Friday they have $15 lunch specials! Since it was on the regular menu, we asked if we were still able to get any of the specials (thinking maybe it was just a price difference). Our very kind server informed us that there were only 3 items there they'd be able to make. We asked if they could still do the BLT. He thought so, but needed to ask the chef. He came back and said they were unable to make it at all. We thought that was so strange, because they have a club sandwich on the menu that has all the same ingredients but just turkey and cheese added and 1 extra slice of bread. So, we asked if we could get the club and remove the turkey. So, it was basically a BLT! I'm not sure if there was some kind of mis communication or what that was all about. Our food was pretty good, but some of the bacon was nearly raw. The shoestring fries were an A++ though. Id go back just for them! Plus, my Arnold Palmer was perfectly sweetened and refreshing!

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    Camille C.

    Citrus City Grille is one of those Old Town Orange gems that just gets it. Tucked along a lively stretch of the circle, it's the kind of place where the energy spills onto the sidewalk--in the best way. We opted for the outdoor heated patio, which turned out to be the perfect decision: cozy, vibrant, and prime people-watching for a great date-night-meets-friends or family night vibe. The food? Crowd-pleasing across the board--which is no small feat when you're dining with 10 people. Every plate arrived beautifully presented, generously portioned, and thoughtfully priced. There were zero regrets at the table, only enthusiastic fork-sharing and "you have to try this" moments. Not pictured were the tantalizingly tasty cocktails: pear drop, zombie-something and the blueberry lemon drop martini which were fantastic! The surprise standout was the soup du jour. A cream-based cabbage soup doesn't exactly scream excitement...until you taste it. Rich, comforting, and wildly better than its humble name suggests, it stole the show in the most unexpected way. Another highlight was the watermelon salad with grilled chicken--fresh, light, and perfectly balanced. Juicy, delicate chunks of sweet watermelon paired with feta, cherry tomatoes, and tender grilled chicken, all tossed in a bright, fruity vinaigrette. It was refreshing, satisfying, and honestly the kind of dish you keep thinking about after the meal is over. Between the delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and unbeatable location, Citrus City Grille nailed it as a perfect family meet-up spot--central, charming, and surrounded by the lovely buzz of downtown Orange. It's the kind of place that makes you linger a little longer and already plan your return before the check hits the table. We'll definitely be back--hungry and happy.

    Tracey F.

    Had a lovely "goodbye" dinner with my roommate after she moved out. We had talked about trying this place, and we are so happy we did! The atmosphere was very classy and felt high class even though we were dressed more casual. We shared a few appetizers including the bacon wrapped figs and calamari. She had the sea bass with risotto, I had the prime rib dip, and my fiance had the burger. We each had one or two drinks (very strong!) Honestly, everything we had was delicious. Our waitress was very sweet and helped us made decisions about our drinks and dishes. I forgot to take any photos, but we would definitely come again to try some new items!

    Meatloaf
    mimi h.

    My wife and I visited The Citrus Girl this evening expecting a positive dining experience, but were disappointed. Our server, Ava, was excellent; however, the kitchen fell short. My husband's meatloaf arrived with insufficient gravy, leaving half of it dry. By the time additional gravy was brought, the meal was already cold took kitchen 15 minutes to get gravy. When we asked to speak with a manager, Vinny, the General Manager, interrupted my husband with "calm down, sir," despite him remaining composed. Although Vinny offered to remake the dish, we were ready to leave. He did remove the meal from the bill, which we appreciated. That said, we were dissatisfied with how the situation was handled, particularly the manager's choice of words and overall conduct.

    Steak and Eggs
    Nana K.

    This review is for their Valentine's Day Celebration Dinner. 5 stars all around, especially for their service. Hubbie and I had celebrated a week early, and decided to stroll around Orange Circle on Valentine's Day. We decided to go early (around 4), and see where we can enjoy early dinner. When we saw Citrus City Grille, it lured us in with balloons, rose centerpieces and Valentine's Day decorations. They were so kind to accommodate us without previous reservations. I also loved that they did not have an overpriced prefix menu, but special Valentine's Day menu with delicious food items. I ordered their filet with Brie cheese melted on top. It was so delicious. We put in the chocolate soufflé dessert order in ahead of time, and it was so worth it. It takes some time to prepare, so always good to order ahead. And yes, it is worth the wait. Thank you, Citrus City Grille, for your excellent customer service, delicious food, and a memorable Valentine's Day celebration!

    Chilaquiles
    Anna H.

    Came here with my husband on a Saturday morning for breakfast and they immediately sat us on the patio. Our server / manager was so warm with her service. We ordered the chilaquiles and house breakfast burrito. Both were delicious and we had a great view of people watching on the outside patio.

    Greek Greens Red Grapes / Apples / Onions / Pecans / Cranberries / Gorgonzola or Feta / Dijon Mustard Vinaigrett
    Andrea H.

    Came here for a lunch and evening was great from being greeted to our meals. Hostess have us an option either outdoor or indoor sitting. We decided to sit outdoor patio so we can people watch but also it was a beautiful sunny day! Sunday brunch was offer $59.99 adults and $25.99 children under 12. But we opt out on ala cart lunch menu. There was also bottomless mimosas I had the Greek Salad & Avocado Toast. The salad was refreshing and it came in a big bowl that I was able to share with my two girlfriends. Avocado toast was perfect with over porched eggs and came with potatoes. Both of my friends order the Steak and eggs, it was a good portion of slice steaks. Our waitress was very friendly and would check up on us. Definitely would come back and try their fluffy pancakes!

    Roasted Beets
    Richard W.

    Multi culinary menu with choices featuring Italian, Greek, American and French cuisine. Wild Caught King Salmon Sautéed spinach, roasted potatoes, pesto sauce. I thought it was a brilliant pairing of pesto with the succulent salmon meat. A nice balance of tartness, zesty and neutral from the potatoes. It's also more volume than it initially shows. French onion soup (soup du Jour) Appearance is low key hurting. I mean, it looks like someone just microwaved it. This was confirmed with the viscous broth reminiscent of a packaged product. Tagliatelle Wild mushroom, thyme, shallots, marsala cream sauce. Fantastic mushroom sauce - not too rich and very flavorful. Roasted Beet Very nicely presented and prepared. An interesting sauce provides some contrasting flavors but the real winner here is the soft texture of the beets - almost cuts through like butter. That's all...

    Half of a Wagyu beef burger from citrus city Grill phenomenon
    Jim G.

    Went back a second night in a row had to shrimp, scampi, calamari, and a hamburger, really really good food great service #EpicMeal

    The ribs were so tender
    Crystal R.

    The food was really good. The scalloped potatoes were amazing. The ribs were so tender and flavorful. Loved the variety. Will def go back. Would've preferred more of a dessert selection but since they had crepes, French toast and pancakes that were really good, it didn't ruin the experience. Next time will get a reservation. Customer service was nice.

    Janae P.

    I'm going to call this place The House of Smiles!! Before we stepped inside a gentleman welcomed us on the sidewalk with a huge smile on his face. He took us inside to be seated and introduced us to another smiling face. She took us to our table. Then Joan came to our table side with a big smile. I genuinely think that all those smiles were because they knew we were in for a treat! First they sat down a bottle of water, fresh bread made in house, their already mixed dipping sauce. Okurrr! I ordered the Butternut Squash Soup. Oh my sweet Lord it's very delicious!! Then the calamari with tomatoes, a sauce drizzled over them and a lemon wedge on the side should win a prize. It was cooked perfectly. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. NOT RUBBERY AT ALL! Even the Charred Edamame had a sauce on it like I've never had before. They didn't just throw some salt on it. The yummy Pappardelle pasta was magnificent. They have a nice variety of different salads. Yes, that was scrumptious too! I love the ambiance. The restaurant is large enough to seat parties and still have room to seat other people. I didn't feel crowded. They have a bar with several televisions. They had sports and a few other things showing on the TV's. Joan gets 100 stars from me! Thank you. We will be back.

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    Ask the Community - Citrus City Grille

    During Sunday brunch, is the bottomless drinks included in the $59 price or additional? Thank you!

    How much is corkage?

    $20 Per limit 2 bottles

    For the Sunday Brunch...Can you order off the brunch favorites menu, or is it buffet/stations price fix only? SF, 2/27/2022

    Hello Stephanie, during brunch you can also order off our regular menu. It's not just buffet what we offer. hope this helps you out. Management

    Besides balsamic vinegar, what's in that bread dipping sauce? It's amazing!

    Olive Oil

    So you have bottomless mimosas on sundays? And how much is it currently?

    we have bottomless mimosas they are 16.00

    What are the vegan options?

    Hi Lauren we have penne pasta which is all vegetables ,capellini pasta veggie pizza , Greek salad ,organic greens, we have a lot of options… Read more

    Are Dogs allowed?

    Yes of course!

    Do you use disposable dishes, cups and utensils for outdoor dining?

    Hello Christina, yes we do. Please call us and let us know how we can assist you.

    Do they have a lunch menu?

    Yes

    Is happy hour still available?

    Yes of course Roselyn! Sunday -Thursday 3:00- close Friday & Saturday 3:00-6:00 and 9:00 to close… Read more

    Are all servers required to wear masks now? I went last week and ours was not wearing a mask the entire time.

    When we were there, June 12, the masks were off, and the manager politely explained that Orange County just the day before had lifted the mask order. California reinstated the mask order on June 18, but I'm not sure how well it's being followed by… Read more

    How much is brunch?

    According to their website it's $44/person.

    Can we make reservations for Sunday brunch Anyone know where to get coupons?

    Yes, you can make reservations for Sunday brunch. I'm not sure about coupons. The price is reasonable and you definitely get your money worth.

    Is there a baby changing table in the bathroom?

    Yes, in the women's restroom.

    Greetings, Does anyone know what the delicious complimentary bread is called?

    Focaccia bread and balsamic vinaigrette 😉

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    I recently visited Flappy Jack's Pancake House and had a really enjoyable breakfast experience. The…read morerestaurant has a cozy diner-style atmosphere that feels welcoming and family friendly. It's a great spot for breakfast or brunch, and the staff made the visit even better with their attentive and friendly service. The food was fresh, hearty, and very tasty. I ordered their stuffed French toast, giant pancakes, and got the chicken fried steak and eggs for my husband. The pancakes were fluffy and huge and good. The chicken fried steak was a bit dry as it was overcooked. He was so hungry that I didn't have a chance to grab a photo before he inhaled his meal. At this place, the portions were generous so we both had lots of leftovers to take home. Only downside was our waiter. She was busy but kept forgetting to refill our coffee and water. In addition, I had to ask for clean silverware but the second set was also dirty. Had to wait for clean ones and by the time I got them my food wasn't hot and was warm instead. Parking was convenient since the restaurant has its own parking area along with additional nearby shopping center parking. Overall, Flappy Jack's in Orange is a great local breakfast spot with tasty comfort food, and large portions.

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    LOTS OF INDOOR SEATING; easily able to host big parties and big families. Slow during the week days…read moreand busier on the weekends. We went on a Thursday morning at 8:30am and it was empty! Service was friendly and quick. Restrooms are available inside. Hot lattes were delicious but more so "WARM LATTES" and not actually HOT /: which was disappointing but the flavor was good. We got the coffee flight: Pistachio, Chocolate, & Horchata. Food was good but it lacked seasoning - i definitely had to add quite a bit of salt and hot sauce to enjoy it. I would probably go somewhere else if I wanted eggs Benedict. We ordered the Birria eggs Benedict and the chilaquiles. It was good but nothing exciting, I would order something else next time or go to a different breakfast spot. But overall, I left happy but not full.

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