I've been to Rush Bar & Grill a couple of times now for Tuesday night trivia, and it's always a…read moregood time. The guy who runs the trivia is great, and the questions are fun, interesting, and definitely make you think. It's become one of my favorite trivia nights in the area. The drinks are good, the bartenders are cool, and you really can't beat the $1 tacos. They're actually pretty darn good for a buck! Good people, good drinks, good food, and fun trivia. What more do you need on a Tuesday night? I'll definitely be back.

After work, I've took a long drive from North Orange County all the way to Lake Forest (South…read moreOrange County) for some food and drink at Jarrod Schulz's The Rush Bar and Grill. It's my first time at this bar and hopefully not the last. Now time for the fun part. I sat at the bar area to not only have a small talk with a bartender, but also have a decent drink, my usual drink at a dive bar or sports bar is the jack and coke (Jack Daniels and Coca-cola). Gotta love it. For the food.... I got me some southwest egg rolls, and California burger. Yum. First off, egg rolls was sooooo delicious, especially with that special sauce.... really nice kick to it. California burger is so good. Added bonus, I had some sauce leftover which I've tried it on the burger. Soooo good. Cost wasn't too bad. 10.95 for the egg rolls, 18.95 for the burger, and $10 for the jack and coke. Oh, and I didn't forget to tip the lady (bartender). Funny thing is, she had no idea I'm left handed. I'm just glad my parents never smacked my left hand for writing with my left hand. Before I left the parking lot, some guy saw me, and was telling me how great Jarrod is. I've heard of him long time ago. One day, I'll introduce myself to Jarrod. Hopefully soon enough. See ya around, try not to get your left hand smacked, ya?

Came with my fiance for the orange county burger week kickoff for ocfoodies at Bru Grill and Market…read morein lake forest. We were all seated on the raised patio. Dinner included appetizers, a choice of burger, dessert bar, and 2 adult beverages. Our server took our drink orders first and later took our main course burger orders. Every couple received a bag containing a vodka water can, bloody Mary mix, pickled jalapeno peppers, mini donuts, bottle opener, and a $25 Bru gift card amongst other things. Food was good and served hot. The burgers were generous half pound patties with delicious toppings. We enjoyed the live music from a cover band sleepy dogs. Very nice evening, good food, entertainment, fantastic ambiance, and excellent location. We're looking forward to returning.

I brought visitors to Bru last night for dinner because their hamburger is excellent…read more We checked in at 6:30 and were eventually served at 8:15. We were tired, hungry, and annoyed because of the delay, which was due to them having a huge event at their new patio. I felt they could've warned us when we walked in at 6:30 that there was an hour and a half at least wait and we would've gone somewhere else. Our server was the main saving grace of the evening. She was amazingly responsive, kind, and eventually offered us free drink, and dessert. Luckily, when the hamburgers came, they were "pretty good" is what my family said. I had the shrimp taco, which was not up to the normal standard. I would always recommend Bru for their hamburger, but I would also suggest that you call and make sure that you're not going to have a long wait

Had a nice lunch at Bushfire Kitchen today. Marlin, Dolce and Sara took good care of us with their…read moreexcellent service. I had a chicken sandwich and lemonade and my wife had a burger and beer. We sat in the outdoor patio area. The ambiance was nice and cool. Positive vibe, quality service and good food. Recommended

Pros: surprisingly good burger (en Fuego?). The burger was sizable, juicy and flavorful. The…read moremillionaire bacon was perfectly cooked as well. Fries had a good crisp, the crust on the Mac and cheese were good too. Cons: it was a tad pricy and I wasn't a fan of the "Stubborn Soda" I think that's what the brand was called. Notes: good variety on the menu. It's fast casual so order at the counter and seat yourself. Nice clean interior with plenty of seating. It's close, maybe I was just really in the mood for a burger on National Burger Day, but I really enjoyed my food here. A little generous on this one and maybe SHOULD be 4/5 but I think the burger won me over.

Before I even get to what may genuinely be the greatest burger I've ever eaten, I have to start…read morewith Nevaeh. Somehow, Nevaeh managed to make three grown men eating burgers after rock climbing feel like we were being welcomed home after returning from a dangerous expedition. Every Wednesday, two of my childhood friends and I go rock climbing together. We've known each other forever, and our Wednesday routine has become sacred: climb until our fingers are destroyed, debate whether we got stronger or just found easier problems, then head to Eureka! for burgers and beers. And then there is Nevaeh. From the moment we sat down, her service was exceptional. She was warm, funny, attentive, and somehow appeared exactly when we needed something without interrupting three childhood friends catching up. The IPAs arrived cold and perfectly timed. And then came the burgers. After climbing for hours, you're operating on another level of hunger. Your forearms are cooked, your fingertips hurt, you've had that first sip of IPA, and you're discussing completely meaningless things with the seriousness of a United Nations summit. And then, in the distance... Nevaeh appears. Carrying the Double Smash Burgers. Time slows down. Conversation stops. Three men quietly turn their heads. She approaches carrying what can only be described as beautifully constructed monuments to beef. With the confidence of someone who understands exactly what she's bringing to the table, Nevaeh places the Double Smash Burger in front of me. At that moment, nothing else matters. I've been eating burgers since I was a child. Backyard burgers. Burgers after sports. Fast-food burgers. Steakhouse burgers. Gourmet burgers with ingredient lists requiring their own table of contents. I'm 41 years into my burger education. I thought I understood burgers. Then Nevaeh put this thing in front of me. The patties have those magnificent thin, smashed edges pressed against the griddle until they develop a deeply browned caramelized crust. The edges are crispy while the center remains incredibly juicy. Then comes the cheese, melted into every irregular crack, crevice, and crispy edge until the beef and cheese essentially become one glorious substance. The freshness and acidity of the toppings cut through the richness, the sauce brings everything together, and somehow the bun contains this entire operation without collapsing under the enormous responsibility assigned to it. Nothing dominates. Nothing is unnecessary. Every ingredient seems to understand that its sole purpose in life is to make the next ingredient taste better. Then you reach for the IPA. That first cold, bitter, hoppy sip after the burger is borderline transformative. The hops slice through the richness of the beef and cheese. The carbonation resets your palate. The bitterness contrasts perfectly against the salty, caramelized crust. Suddenly you're ready for another bite. Burger. IPA. Burger. IPA. Childhood friend says something. Nobody hears him. Burger. IPA. Nevaeh walks by and somehow already knows we're doing great. At this point I'm wondering whether she received specialized training in burger logistics because her timing was almost suspiciously perfect. Need another drink? She's there. Need something for the table? Already handled. Want to actually enjoy a conversation with friends without constantly being interrupted? She understands that too. That's what makes Nevaeh exceptional. Great service isn't hovering over a table every four minutes. It's anticipating what people need while allowing them to enjoy why they came in the first place. Nevaeh absolutely mastered that. Somewhere between the Double Smash Burger, my second IPA, and laughing with two guys I've known since childhood, I realized something. Burgers have quietly followed me through my entire life. Family barbecues as a kid. Burgers after sports. Burgers with friends as a teenager. Burgers after long days. And now, decades later, every Wednesday after climbing, it's still the same thing. Same food. Same childhood friends. We're just older now. And apparently we've finally found the final boss of burgers. The Eureka! Double Smash Burger. So I'm prepared to make an extremely irresponsible statement: This is the best burger I've ever eaten. Could climbing-induced starvation have influenced this conclusion? Possibly. Could two IPAs have strengthened my conviction? Almost certainly. But I have enough experience in burger consumption to stand behind my findings. The Double Smash Burger is phenomenal. The IPA pairing is perfection. But Nevaeh is what turns the whole thing into an experience. She doesn't just bring you a burger. She arrives carrying the burger. She presents the burger. She understands the gravity of the burger. The end.

This was our first time here and Kiara went above and beyond our expectations!! The ambiance was…read moreperfect for our celebration! The burgers were great, it was truly a 5 star experience.

Small and quaint but not the menu! Food was excellent. Our…read moretable had salmon, steak, chicken schnitzel and a lamb shank. No plate went back with food on it. Delicious, every bite. And great table service!

Food was fine. We got the 45 day aged ribs-eye steak and the halibut special but it wasn't anything…read morespecial to note. Steak had a lot of sauce on it which made it very salty and couldn't taste just the meat. Halibut was the better dish. The inside was actually a lot louder than we expected for a nice restaurant. Outdoor patio was more quiet than the inside, so we sat in the patio. Now to the service part. When we first arrived our host was attentive. Saw from our reservation mentioned we are celebrating our anniversary. She congratulated us and asked us to wait a few minutes while the table is set. A large group came after us and they got seated right away, but we figured it was because it's a large group and their table was ready. Fine. Then another couple came after us. The host called us up, so we went, then they changed their mind. They sat the couple who came after us first. Thought, well that was confusing and weird. Why did they call us up if they're just going to seat the other couple first? Whatever, we got seated soon after next to another couple. Our waiter came and greeted us. Everything was fine until mid meal. Mid meal, our waiter went to the couple next to us and congratulated them on their anniversary and offered them a complimentary dessert. We thought "wow they're celebrating their anniversary too! And that's sweet". Then another couple got sat on the other side of us. As they sat, the waiter said "I see you're celebrating your anniversary. Happy Anniversary!". That's when we realized, same waiter didn't say anything to us when we got seated. "Huh." We finished our meal, even ordered dessert. Our waiter gave us our check and still nothing. No congratulations. No happy anniversary. We left the restaurant feeling treated different and not great. Clearly all 3 tables were celebrating their anniversary and were seated right next to each other. We mentioned it in our reservation and that's why the host knew. But why were we blatantly treated so different by our waiter? It was the obvious difference that made us leaving the restaurant feeling weird and discriminated against. Why the inconsistency? Next time we're celebrating anything, we're spending our money somewhere else.

The food was good at this restaurant however the service was really disappointing. We were waiting…read morefor a table via open table and when we were informed we were next we saw about 8 couples sit before us and it took another 45 minutes (on top of the hour we already spent) Trying to figure out this issue we spoke to the hostesses who were passive aggressive and borderline rude They were not interested in helping us or giving straight answers. We were sat next to the bar eventually where the bartender ended up taking care of us for the night. She was amazing and apologized for the hostesses. She said it was beyond normal. I do not plan on coming back after this experience.

Exceptional service from Adrian!…read more We had an amazing night at Culinary Dropout, thanks largely to Adrian behind the bar. We weren't sure what to order, so we put ourselves in his hands, and every recommendation was spot on. He started us off with the Sloppy Joe appetizer, which was a fun, delicious surprise. The Mongolian short rib plate was tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best entrées we've had in a while. He finished us off with the mud pie, the perfect way to end the meal. You can tell Adrian knows the menu and actually cares that his guests have a great experience. He was friendly and attentive, and he made the whole night feel effortless. If you go, sit at the bar and ask for Adrian. We'll definitely be back!

Place is cozy but not tight . Karaoke is great , although…read moresome have noticed sudden drops in the volume of the speakers and hand held mike . Karaoke dj the best Food is good . Maybe needs some ....zest ?

We a great stop to enjoy some great music. The inside has a lot of seating. Great service. The…read morefood was great too. What more can you ask for???

I gave Postino Park Place in Irvine 3 stars. The location itself is a really nice, clean, and…read moremodern restaurant with a great vibe, but the overall experience was definitely a mixed bag. We ordered a bunch of bruschetta to share for the table, and while they were good, they were honestly lacking that real "wow" factor. For my main, I ordered the P.R.E.A.M. bowl and found it to be quite mediocre. It was pretty plain overall, and all of the vegetables inside were extremely undercooked. While the food was average, the service was pretty much zero stars. It was extremely spotty throughout the entire meal, our drinks were never refilled, and to make matters worse, they actually charged us for coffee that never showed up at our table. It's a lovely space with decent light bites, but the food execution fell short and the severe service issues really dragged down the experience.

Alexi was so welcoming and sweet!! She helped us well and was smart with the restaurant when we…read moreasked questions.

This place has a true Cheers vibe--everyone knows each other, and you genuinely feel welcomed the…read moremoment you walk in. From the cooks and bartenders to the bouncers, the entire staff is friendly and makes you feel like family. A special shoutout to our amazing server, Aspen, who always goes above and beyond with outstanding service. The food is consistently good, and the live music creates such a fun atmosphere. If you're looking for a place with great people, good food, and an inviting neighborhood feel, this is definitely the spot!

Good food and Sierra Nevada on tap :) Karaoke and locals…read morechilling. 85 Characters and 99 Luft Balloons

This place is always packed on the weekend, but my friend and I luckily both had a weekday off and…read moredecided to come here! All the workers are really friendly every time I go! There's limited indoor seating, but plenty outdoor. The only issue is that there are a LOT of birds who will steal your food if you're not paying attention. Other than that it's a fun brunch vibe in a bustling area! I got the breakfast quesadilla with carne asada and it was MASSIVE. I literally ate it for 3 meals! I loved how cheesy and stuffed it was, and they were not skimpy at all on the carne asada either! The carne asada was also juicy and tender, which is nice because I feel like some breakfast places have really dry carne asada. The sauces and pico it came with were also good and my favorite was the creamy green one. Potatoes were nice and crispy too. I come back here all the time and it's definitely worth the wait!

If you love sitting outside dining with drones of birds flying overhead, with the possibility of…read morepooping on your head, then this place is for you! Not for me. But honestly, I didn't know it was 95% outdoor seating. Had I known, I would have not picked this place for brunch. About the food, I read my friend Bonnie's review. And she and I are always spot on as Foodies. Maybe it's not as good as before. I'm really not sure. But I wouldn't go out of my way to return. I absolutely hate aggressive birds flying right above my head chasing food on a platter or leftovers on a table. Unsanitary to say the least. I think the house potatoes are the stars of the show. Everything else was heavy and very greasy. A lot of reviewers noted that the Pastrami Hash was to die for. IMO it needed a crunchy texture to it. Pickles would have been a great add on. My chicken sandwich with mashed potatoes on a biscuit wasn't proportional. Leaving it kind of messy to eat. It was also too heavy. The fries added to the greasy textures. In summary, I would say 2/5 is fair game in a Foodie mind.