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    Dunarea Restaurant

    4.4 (191 reviews)
    ModerateModern European
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Dunarea Schnitzel/Snitel de Pork
    Boris M.

    We visited Dunarea after a Disneyland visit, craving some Central European food, and, to cut the suspense, we were not disappointed. Parking is easily found in the plaza. The restaurant is large and airy, and the chairs and tables are consistent with many restaurants in Central Europe. The staff member who served us (I think it was the owner) was very friendly. We opted for the pork schnitzel (Dunarea schnitzel), the stuffed cabbage rolls, the stuffed grape leaves, and the pickled salad. The cabbage rolls and grape leaves were fresh and well-balanced. The pickled salad provided a nice acidity that paired well with the other dishes. The schnitzel was very similar to homemade schnitzel in Central Europe; relatively thin pork cutlets, coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried. Overall, a very pleasant experience and good homestyle food.

    Appetizer Cold Cut Plate
    Lilly K.

    Ambiance: Resturant/ Romanian Cuisine Service: Super Attentive The staff were very welcoming and attentive. They always made sure the food was brought out, gave recommendations to our liking, and explained the cuisine since we were unfamiliar to it. Food: Delicious! The food was so good! I would recommend their appetizer platter. I loved their mustard veggie appetizer, it's kind of like an Eastern European savory cold slaw. I would also highly recommend the beef soup, chicken schnitzel, and mitite. I think this is one of the most unique eateries in SoCal as we don't come across Romanian food. Parking: Lot The resturant is in a shopping center with ample parking

    Thanksgiving 2025
    Gwen S.

    This is specifically for Thanksgiving Day 2025. I wondered what it would be like to celebrate Thanksgiving at a Romanian restaurant. It was perfect. The food was mostly Romanian. They offered turkey and stuffing but we didn't really eat it. We had salata de vinete, beouf, icre, fasole. Hot food was mici and bar a calita. Fruit and cakes too. I would definitely go back!!

    Skinless Sausages/Mititei

    Amazing Skinless sausages(Mititei)! Great service. --- Filler text because idiotic yelp forces us to have min 85 chars -----

    Dani S.

    I really liked this restaurant and the food served. However, we got severe food poisoning from eating dinner here and were struggling for 2 days and couldn't do anything. 4 hours after eating dinner here, we started having excruciating stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea all night with no sleep! We were going on vacation the next day and this restaurant completely ruined our vacation! I wanted to support small businesses and write a nice review but this food poisoning was so disruptive to our lives that I just cannot support this restaurant.

    Lenny C.

    Very authentic! I went here with my Romanian friend and it was quite cozy. The ambiance was peaceful, elegant and the food was sooooo yummy. The service was amazing too! Our waiter was charming and helpful.

    01/05/2024 Menu
    Nathan P.

    Came here 01/05/2024. There was no wait on a Friday night for a party of 4. Dunarea is run by a Romanian family and serves Romanian/Eastern European food. Food: We tried the cold cut platter, meatball soup, dobrogeana, beef stroganoff, parisian chicken schnitzel, and dunarea pork schnitzel. Free bread rolls were good, but not served warm. Cold cut platter was very good with variety and feta cheese. Meatball soup was a big portion for the price and had a tomato base. Dobrogeana the chicken was dry, I would try something else. Beef stroganoff was a bit salty and the meat wasn't too tender. The schnitzels were both really good. Service: Excellent service by the bossman/owner. He made us feel comfortable trying Romanian food for the first time and explained different components of the dishes. Bread is generally not served with butter in Romania. Overall would try again and good value for the prices.

    Chicken Paprika, Skinless Sausages/Mititei, Cornmeal with Feta Cheese and Sour Cream/Mamaliguta cu Branza si Smantana

    The food was fantastic! I am half Romanian and I took my non-Romanian friend with me who loved the food! This food is better than some I've had IN Romania! The paprika chicken is delicious and the papanași is to die for! Would definitely recommend those two. The mămăligă is also a classic to get if you've never had it before. Romania food is absolutely delicious and the service is beyond fantastic. The owners are Romanian and I was able to speak in Romanian to them. The restaurant has beautiful, traditional decor and a warm ambiance. Overall 10/10 to this restaurant!! I will definitely be coming back

    Eggplant dip, pickled tomatoes, sausages, beef kabob, lamb, and stuffed cabbages with sides of polenta and fries
    John K.

    Amazing food and fantastic service! The waiter or owner (?) Came by to take our order, but we were a little indecisive. We asked for recommendations and the waiter just took our menus and said not to worry, he got us covered. We got romanian beer and he brought up a big spread of a little bit of everything! Absolutely delicious from the free bread, dish, and especially the beer. Restaurant was nicely decorated with cultural Romanian clothing and images, and had a nice dinner vibe. Will definitely come back again.

    What an amazing way to celebrate my 40th birthday .. The food was delicious great customer service and the ambiance made me feel right at home ... Thank you to the staff for making it all happen .

    Pork schnitzel and mash potatoes
    Jules Y.

    Excellent service and delicious food! The ambiance inside is really elegant. I had my children with me, so we got things they would enjoy, but my husband loves the sarmale. We always come here when we visit the area.

    Food was impressive!

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    Imi place Dunarea!! O sa mai vin acolo cu familia mea!! Mancarea a fost delicioasa si atmosfera foarte buna!

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    Fat Of The Land

    Fat Of The Land

    4.9(395 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    It was Mother's Day morning when my daughter came home after picking up the flowers she had…read morepreordered, along with a cup of milk tea and a bag of chocolates. Smiling, she said, "Let's celebrate with Spanish tapas." So the beautiful day began with milk tea and chocolate before we headed to the newly opened restaurant Fat of the Land for their Mother's Day brunch, conveniently located on North Main Street in Santa Ana. I later found out it was a special Sunday brunch created just for Mother's Day. Thanks to my daughter's reservation, we were seated right away. The menu selection was smaller than usual, probably because of the special brunch menu, but every tapas dish sounded delicious. We ordered the Castelvetrano olives, Galician smoked paprika octopus, French steak tartare, and Basque cheesecake, paired with a Fiero Spritz and Red Sangria. Both the octopus and steak tartare were outstanding. The Galician smoked paprika octopus was tender, flavorful, and carried just the right hint of spice. The French steak tartare was served on crispy toasted bread with cheese sprinkled on top -- a creative and delicious twist on a classic dish. Fat of the Land truly feels like a hidden gem, and I had such a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day with my daughter there.

    Came in for Mother's Day, my mom has been wanting to try this place for a long time…read more We ordered a variety of different tapas, and decided on sangria. The sangria was super delicious, not overly sweet, which we liked. We ordered the arepo plate which was devoured instantly. - good appetizer to start. Next up was the octopus, pork peppers, shrimp and cheesecake. The shrimp tasted fishy and not my favorite. Octopus was good... decent. Mushrooms were fine. Cheesecake was passable. Over the sangria, arepo plate and pork peppers were the best thing of the night. Staff was very friendly, the setting was intimate. Overall good dinner.

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    CasaDamí - Overcooked on the outside and completely undercooked and pink on the inside.

    CasaDamí

    4.2(141 reviews)
    16.1 mi
    $$$$

    I made reservations at Casa Dami to celebrate my daughter's birthday, and overall, it turned into a…read morereally memorable experience. When booking, I had the option of dining , chef's table, or patio seating. I specifically chose the dining since my daughter loves creating content, and the indoor ambiance is absolutely beautiful for photos. The hostess seated us on the patio, and I mentioned that I had selected dining. I was told that seating is based on first availability, which was a little disappointing, especially since the restaurant is right on the water and by 7:30 PM it was getting pretty chilly. While they do have heaters outside, sitting in gusty winds with the smell of gas (especially after a fresh trip to the hairdresser!) just wasn't ideal. My daughter went back to the car to grab a blanket. Thankfully, the hostess noticed my discomfort and came back shortly after saying, "Donna, we have another table further down that's out of the wind and under a heat lamp." That small gesture made a big difference, and honestly, that's when the experience started to turn around. From there, things only got better. When our entrées arrived, our waiter Nick realized we had never received our appetizers. Without hesitation, he assured us he would make it right, and he absolutely did. He brought out a selection of cheeses for us to sample, which led to us ordering a caviar bump paired with champagne (highly recommend!). To top it all off, he surprised my daughter with olive cake and fresh berries to celebrate her birthday. Such a thoughtful touch. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Not just because the food was amazing, but because of the attention to detail and how seriously they take the overall dining experience. Parking is available in a nearby garage, and they validate the first 90 minutes, which is a nice bonus.

    I had this place bookmarked on Yelp since November when it was all dressed up for the holidays. The…read morepictures of the interior looked beautiful and the food looked great. Yesterday, I came here for my birthday lunch with my mom after she made a reservation, and honestly, I wish we had just gone somewhere else. We sat down right at our 1:00 reservation and then waited 35 minutes just to get a drink menu. Not food. Not to order. Just the menu for drinks. After we finally ordered, the champagne showed up about 20 minutes later. It was served in wine glasses, which feels like basic wine bar knowledge, but apparently not here. When we asked to switch them to champagne glasses, the waiter brought out smaller wine glasses. Not exactly good etiquette for a place that leans so heavily on its bar concept. The whipped ricotta appetizer came out even later, around the 65 minute mark. As an appetizer. It was fine, probably the best thing we had, but "fine" after that kind of wait is not a positive. From there, everything just dragged. It took almost an hour for my mom's meatballs to come out, and when they did, they were raw. Not slightly underdone. Fully pink in the middle. She sent them back and was so turned off she didn't even want to eat anything else. I ordered a salad and specifically asked for light dressing. What I got was the opposite. It was drenched in a thick, heavy dressing that made the whole thing borderline inedible and the lettuce soggy. After our food, I tried to order drip coffee, which they didn't have, so I settled for an Americano. I asked for warm cream, which I've had done at plenty of places, and somehow it came out clotted. If you know anything about coffee, that shouldn't happen. At this point, we had been there for over two and a half hours. For a salad, an appetizer, and four raw meatballs. The server was very nice and doing his best with being busy. BUT, the overall operation felt completely disorganized and untrained. We weren't the only ones either. The couple next to us was also complaining after waiting 40 minutes just to order breakfast items. To make it even better, parking is only comped for 90 minutes. So because of their slow service, we ended up paying for parking on top of overpriced, underwhelming food. What should have been a 45 minute lunch turned into a 2.5 hour ordeal. The bathroom also wasn't clean either time I went, which pretty much sums up the lack of attention to detail across the board. The only slightly redeeming part was the crème brûlée, which was... fine. Not amazing. Just fine. It's a pretty space. I'll give them that. But that's about where the positives end. The food is not good, the timing is unacceptable, and the whole experience feels like Instagram style over quality and substance. Definitely not worth the money, and not somewhere I'd ever go back to.

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    Heritage - Carrot Cake

    Heritage

    4.4(442 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$$$

    I first came here when I was in Long Beach for work a few years ago and I loved the entire…read moreexperience. Fast forward to a conference I was attending in Anaheim with my family. When I heard Heritage had received a Michelin star, I jumped at the chance to take my family. They all loved it and it was a hit from start to finish. It is definitely won't it to hear reservation. The best part, everyone on staff is truly friendly, helpful and attentive. The dining room is a little bit dark. It's a small price to pay for the amazing food from tonight's dinner. The flavors continue to be creative, inventive, and unforgettable. I never thought I'd ever enjoy passion fruit and crudo together, but I'm a fan! The sea urchin toast intimidated me but was actually a perfect little bite. And dessert was a work of art.

    We do not recommend this restaurant, came here for a dinner with some friends. Knowing that it's…read moredifficult to find parking we arrived early and circled around for 10 minutes, our friends thought there will be valet but none at front. The space was very small, intimate setting but frankly just noisy as ceiling was low and everything was hard finishes. We had to talk loud to hear each other. So as servers presented the dish, they were not talking loud enough and most of time we couldn't hear what they said the dishes were, it was simply not clear. The food, was decent, I would have given 3-4 star for the food. However, half way through the course, I told our server we are worried with this little amount of 7 dishes would not fill us, I'm worried we would be hungry. And I really have to warn everyone if you come hungry with an appetite, trust my review and other reviews on here that mentioned the same thing, it's NOT enough food! We had dined at many Michelin star and fine dining restaurants, if they have a set menu we know each plate has small portion with nice presentation, but they will have many more courses to fill us up. Heritage only has 7 dishes and that's including dessert, with this price you could just have included 1-2 dishes that would be better. We went home and immediately cooked ramen to eat, that shows you how unsatisfying this meal was. Now moving onto the service, you really need to train your waiters and waitresses! Both me and my friend went to restroom separate times, my frd went down the hallway and passed by 2 servers and no one acknowledged him. If you are at any fine dining restaurants, and you left your seat the server immediately knows you are looking for a restroom and will direct you. They completely ignored him and looked sideways, he ended up walking all the way to the back of the kitchen and was confused then the kitchen staff told him you missed it, it was midway thru the hallway. Moreover, the restroom sign was white sign on a white door, it's so easy to miss it! The same thing happened to me too, I was looking for restroom and standing next to the kitchen counter, no one acknowledged me and I had to get their attention to ask if this is a restroom with me pointing at the door. You get the idea how unobvious that sign was and how bad the service was. I'm talking about one star Michelin, definitely not worth it in our opinion. Finally, that's right, I'm not done yet. The space is horribly designed with ventilation. Mid-way through the course, it was smokey in the dining area and I had tears in my eyes and had to blink multiple times. Just fyi, our table was at the far end from the kitchen. I looked far into the kitchen, they only had one window half opened in the back and all the smoke smell was going into the dining area. All of us felt it but we didn't complain as we were trying our best to enjoy our time out. When we left and stepped into the car, I smelled the smoke on my jacket, on my inside shirt (I had the jacket on the whole time), and smoke all over my hair! As soon as we got home, we had to switch out all the clothes, cooked and ate the ramen, then jumped into shower and tossed all clothes in washer to get rid of the Smokey smell. Omg this place is horribly designed without adequate verification just really bad overall. If you still decide to go after reading this, for whatever reason, just make sure you have a full lunch of the day before dinner, know not to wear nice clothes (as you will need to dry clean them immediately), and understand the time required to circle around small streets endlessly to look for parking. I honestly want to give it 1 star Yelp review out of all the negative, but the additional 1 was for the chef that the food is decent. But again, do not recommend, take your date and celebrate the special moment elsewhere!

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    Brussels Bistro - Mariniere Mussel

    Brussels Bistro

    4.2(989 reviews)
    22.7 mi
    $$$

    Such a solid brunch spot by the beach that you can take your family or your partner to. Having…read morevisited Belgium for a day last year, I wanted to see if there was a restaurant that would stack up. This restaurant was easy to walk to, dependable, and delicious. I've been here 3 times and it always hits the spot. The servers here are super attentive and friendly. The outdoor seating is also super sweet; you can get a view of the boardwalk while you eat. Moule in white wine sauce, 9/10: Star of the show for sure. Mussels are cooked nicely. They come piping hot in the pot with the white wine garlic sauce that perfectly accompanies the natural flavor of the mussels. So smart to serve it in the small pot since it keeps the mussels hot and you can scoop the sauce with the shell. They taste fresh and not slimy at all. I appreciated how you can choose the quantity of mussels you want. Frites, 9/10: Pretty much exactly how it tasted in Belgium. Slightly thicker cut fries with mayo and ketchup. Seasoned well and the inside of the fry is still pillowy and warm. Bolognese, 8.5/10: Well-rounded bolognese with a good amount of meat sauce; they did not skimp out on it. Very well-seasoned dish that pairs well with the parmigiano and chili flakes. It also serves as a good pasta dish to eat with the mussels. My only gripe is the noodles could have been a bit more al dente.

    Service 10 Ambiance…read more10 Beer Options 10 Food 1-2 (Fries best part) Long time customer. Laguna Beach native. Don't know if it was just an off day/night the food was underwhelming. The escargot a favorite of ours. Re-used shells ok whatever but at least put a bigger piece of meat in there. The shells were filled with oil and some greens but the meat of the "escargot " was a little bit bigger than a pea! The fresh bread was great. Salad Endive - ehh chunks of ham??? Couldn't parent it better or just cheap meat? Steak was very tough. I had to spit a part out bc of the sinew. Then the frozen garlic butter hockey puck!! How do you expect people to put this or use this when it's frozen solid? The meat isn't hot enough to melt it. Overall you need to do better. Won't be coming back anytime soon unfortunately!

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    The Little Door - Fresh Cocktails

    The Little Door

    4.1(3k reviews)
    29.1 miBeverly Grove
    $$$$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    Vegan friendly

    Had the most beautiful dining experience at The Little Door…read more From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've been transported to a hidden European garden in the middle of Los Angeles. The ambiance is intimate, romantic, and effortlessly elegant definitely one of those places that makes you slow down and truly enjoy the moment. The food was just as memorable as the atmosphere. Every dish felt thoughtfully curated, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Their cocktails and wine selection also paired so well with the entire experience. Definitely one of my favorite hidden gems in LA.

    Came here for my birthday and overall had a really good experience. The decor was beautiful and the…read moreambiance was great -- definitely a spot for date night or a special occasion. For appetizers, we ordered the octopus and escargot. The octopus was easily the highlight of the night. The flavor, sauce, and texture were all amazing, and the roasted herb potatoes paired perfectly with the salsa verde and chimichurri. I would highly recommend this dish. The escargot was also very flavorful, especially if you enjoy garlic. The bread it comes with is a great touch since you can dip it into the sauce or pour the garlic butter over it. For entrées, we ordered the Atlantic salmon and the rack of lamb. The salmon tasted very fresh, but unfortunately lacked flavor. The rack of lamb -- which is considered their signature dish -- was tender, juicy, and worth trying at least once, but honestly the appetizers stood out more than the entrées for me. We also got two cocktails: the Pomegranate Margarita and the Casanova. Both were good and definitely on the sweeter side, so I'd recommend them if you enjoy sweeter drinks. Overall, I would come back mainly for the appetizers and cocktails.

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