Came here for lunch with a vegan friend who enjoys this spot…read more I got the chicken enchiladas with the red sauce on top. Honestly - everything tasted good and it was the perfect portion. Filled me up. I also got the cucumber limeade agua Fresca and it was SO REFRESHING! Everything just paired so well together. Our server was super sweet and attentive. The spot was cozy and inviting! Great spot! Will def have to come back when I'm in the area !

VEGAN. 100% I'm…read moreBack!!!!! I was feeling a little down today. Why I don't know. Probably just menopause hormones. Nothing like some good meatball soup to balance out your hormones ‍ The young lady who is the waitress here is so sweet. She always recommend something. She remembered me when I came with my sister. I tried something different today. I got the jackfruit tacos and soup. Don't judge soup went home. Very good There is soft music playing. The older gentleman that sits at the first table when you walk in the door. seems to be a little, not too friendly when I come in. He is always watching TV. It is on a Spanish speaking station. He did turn the volume down once I came in which he didn't have to do. I will always say Hello and Goodbye. Until next time La Charritta

On a friend's recommendation, my wife and I went to Kindred Spirits for an early dinner/hang-out…read more They are located on a great little street in a mixed shopping/business/residential area local to us. They have a nice interior build-out with a huge wine bar, but it was a nice evening and we elected to sit on their spacious patio. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by Sarah, who is the bartender and also manages a couple of nights a week for the owner. Sarah is super friendly, explained the menu and provided great table service. They have a large wine selection. My wife ordered a chardonnay and I stuck with an Arnold Palmer. We ordered their bruschetta appetizer, served as six pieces of toasted bread and the expected toppings. It was a perfect start to our meal. We were not super hungry, and selected a three-cheese charcuterie board. You are able to select your cheeses, and Sarah again helped us make our decision. It was perfect for a summer-weather afternoon (although in March) and we chatted, had our drinks and picked at the board until it was gone. During our meal, Sarah was very attentive to our needs. My wife tried another chard, and we ordered their banana dessert, which had great flavor and was a nice end to the meal. This is a great place to quietly enjoy some wine, beer and food. They have a good sized menu and offer a brunch menu on Sundays. (Diane, Sarah needs a bonus, she made the evening much fun).

If I were to ask you to picture the most elegant and sophisticated wine bar anywhere on earth, you…read moremight think of, oh, I don't know, La Compagnie St Germain in Paris or Oscar Wilde in New York or even Wally's in Beverly Hills. You probably wouldn't think of one in Valencia, would you. Well, I have been to all of the above and I am telling you, you would be missing out on a one of a kind, out of this world experience that can be had any day of the week at Kindred Spirits, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency. No, I didn't expect it to come anywhere close to the stratospheric experiences you could have were you to choose any wine bar you fancied, but, the minute I got inside, I knew I was in for an unforgettable experience that I will want to repeat. First of all, it's downright beautiful. Flawlessly decorated with a chic living room vibe with just the right elements to suggest a curated museum-level sensibility. See my pictures as well as all the others here on Yelp. I spent the entire time noticing little details like the plush velvet banquet, the clubby wing back arm chairs, the art deco artefacts and furnishings, paintings, sculptures, even the ceiling lights were unique and obviously carefully selected. And then there is the stupefying wine and spirits menu that goes on and on. I rarely drink anything alcoholic but I couldn't pass up a taste of one of the exquisite sparkling wines that caught my eye. There is a full range of everything. If you really must have beer, it's there, but! For heaven's sake, try something elevated -- ask for recommendations. You won't be disappointed. However, the star of the entire experience is the menu. Now, remember, I am a lifelong vegetarian. I had fun limiting myself to four choices -- I could have had more were I not on a perpetual diet. You can see what we ordered in my photographs. Each dish was superb, really, first in class. Nonetheless, take a good look at my photographs of the Autumn Apple Tarte -- it is the g.o.a.t., believe me. Not only did it taste celestial but notice the tiny flowers? The chef, Priscilla, is a highly skilled and trained artist, her medium just happens to be delicately flavored and arranged plates of heaven. And Sarah, our attendant took a concierge approach to caring for us. A cosmopolitan playlist provided a lyrical backdrop that just made everything flow like silk. Parking is easy, simply use the Hyatt Convention Center parking lot adjacent to a verdant golf course or their garage, for free. There are two main rooms and we asked for the "lobby"-like large room with a giant table that we had all to ourselves, given we were there in the late afternoon on a Sunday. Even so, clientele were coming and going. It was the golden hour and we were draped in a warm light and cozy but uplifting spirit. The entire experience was flawless. And the tab? Ridiculously reasonable. You may not be headed to Rodeo or Saint-Germain-des-Prés or West 27th street any time soon. So, instead, treat yourself to this epic wine bar. You will thank me, when you do.

I'm a fan of Brick and Flour. Been to their Pasadena, Glendale and Noho locations. This place is no…read moredifferent. My go to meal is the house special burrito or bowl. I love their house special sauce. Can't go wrong with those. I was into their fish burritos for a while when trying to eat cleaner. This time I tried their chicken burrito. It was ok but definitely prefer the house special. Definitely recommend.

20 stars! Brick and Flour has the BEST service and food of any place I've had in a very, very long…read moretime. The company I work for frequently has lunch catered in, so I'm always on the lookout for tasty food at an affordable price and I am SO happy I found this place! Art is the owner and he is so helpful and friendly, he made ordering a breeze and was incredibly accommodating to our requests and needs. We ordered a variety of burritos, chicken, carne asada, and fish. They were so delicious, packed with a perfect balance of ingredients - (not like the overrated place that gives you a brick of rice with meat sprinkles). There was not a single complaint on the food among my 40 coworkers and that's very very very rare! Art highly recommended we try their breakfast burritos the next time, so most recently, we ordered that. We had the chorizo breakfast burritos, bacon burritos, and plain - all had eggs, hash browns, cheese, chipotle aioli, and salsa. Once again Art delivered outstanding service and food, no complaints, just happy, full bellies. And for this kind of customer service and quality food, I'd expect to be paying a high price, but Brick and Flour is extremely budget friendly. Please go in and support this local business because they are truly exceptional!!

Superb. They are a…read moreclass act here. They are charming, talented, everything tastes great, the juices and smoothies are so healing. This is a quintessential beautiful Valencia staple if you are attractive + super health conscious + have a little extra money to pay for the top tier products. If you know about this place then you know what I'm saying. They customize juices and make allergy accommodations within wraps or sandwiches no problem here too without any gruff OR it affecting the taste of their artisanal flavored products. Stop and with $20 and try something a little risky!

I was not happy with my meal today. Typically the food is good, but today it seemed as though the…read morecooks were not on top of it. I ordered the Delish, which comes with avocado, egg, tomato, and cheese. When I was biting into my sandwich, I noticed the avocado was black. This is what the avocado looks like when it's not good enough to eat anymore. This shouldn't have been served today and I'm disappointed with the quality. Also, I usually ask for an extra salsa or sauce and the waitresses never have a problem. Today the cashier wanted to charge extra and I did not appreciate that.

Not sure why I have never reviewed! I order once a week at least. Used to always do the Cafe Salad…read morebut ever since I tried the Baja Enchilada soup, I was HOOKED. I usually do soup and salad now. The soup is a bit spicy so nice to offset with a cool side salad. Service is always great at this location too. Love Urbane Cafe!

This is a good stop for a quick meal on the big NorCal to SoCal drive. The counter staff is nice…read moreand helpful and the food is reasonably priced. The four of us all got the chicken banh mi. It was fine but next time I'd be interested in trying the tofu. The daughter doesn't do spicy and she got hers without jalapenos and with a different aioli. I prefer the banh mi from the actual Vietnamese place near me where I think the chicken is more flavorful. I'm guessing Urbane uses the same chicken in all their sandos. Our sandwiches came with a side salad with spring greens, feta, and a mandarin orange slice.

don't have the words to truly describe this amazing restaurant. All I can say is that if you miss…read morethe true taste of authentic, back home Lebanese food, then Omaya's Lebanese Cuisine is the spot to go to. I am from San Francisco and studying in Santa Barbara, so I don't go home very often to eat my family's Lebanese food. By chance, a friend recommended this place, and I went there with a bunch of friends to celebrate a person's birthday. Everyone loved the food, and it put a huge smile on my face the whole time I ate there. At the end, they gave me complimentary snacks. The owner, Omaya, is such an amazing person, and her hands truly know how to cook and bake. All the food and baked items are handmade and fresh. I will come here anytime I miss my family's food so it can satisfy that part of me that misses them. The service was amazing, and the servers are truly awesome and friendly. The ambiance was great too. Definitely going to come here on my birthday for a good cheat day!

Yup, another 5-star visit for one of our favorites in the SCV. Got the beef filet mignon with the…read moregrilled haloumi cheese. Ordered the beef medium but I recommend closer to rare as your preference desires because the tenderness and flavor. We try to stay on the healthy side so we opted-out of the side of rice for the salad and it set in well with the beef. The grilled haloumi cheese has a great texture, flavor and not too salty as one would expect. It comes with sides of tomato and cucumber slices so it works to clear the pallate in between bites. Now we all know how busy this place can get so I always recommend coming on weekdays if it fits in your schedule. If you come for dinner or on a weekend, allocate some extra time for your wait. They do have a covered patio now and as we get closer to warmer weather, it will work out fine. Come and make your way around the menu as there are many savory plates to experience with family & friends. Share and experiement!

My husband and I tried One Bite Dumpling on a whim and we're so glad we did! It really feels like a…read morehidden gem. The place is clean and cozy with a comfortable, casual vibe, and the food is super comforting, almost like a home cooked meal. It's a dim sum spot and the ordering process is really easy. You just scan the code at the table and order everything from your phone, which makes the whole experience quick and convenient. We've been here twice now and some of our favorites are the shu mai, sticky rice, and the wings. Everything we've tried so far has been really good. On our most recent visit we also tried the fried tofu. The flavor was great and I ordered the less spicy version. The only small note is that the fried tofu was a little on the saltier side. If they eased up on the salt just a bit it would be perfect. The service has also been great both times we've come. The servers are always kind and attentive and they check in to see if we have any questions or need anything. I always appreciate restaurants that make you feel taken care of. Overall we're really happy we found a dim sum place closer to home. This has definitely become one of our go to spots and we'll be back again soon.

I came here with my husband and brother in law. Ordering is convenient! Just through the QR on the…read moretable. (Do not use the QR on the menu, that's for take out orders.) We ordered the following: -vegetable eggrolls - 9/10 -vegetable dumplings - 7/10 -chicken and corn dumplings - 10/10 -two egg custard buns - 8/10 -two red bean buns - 8/10 HAH. Forgot to take pictures. Guess we really just wanted to dig in. I look forward to coming back.

Food was amazing service was great Lilly was super pleasant and attentive will be back againread more

Thai Chefs is a cute little restaurant. Service was very quick. The food was very hot and fresh…read more The Thai ice tea was very good too.

First I have to apologize for the lateness of this review - I was there last week Saturday on my…read moreway home from the beach... The restaurant is adorable and ultra clean. There is plenty of parking and seating inside. When I entered I was greeted right away and the service was helpful and welcoming. I tried the chili and even though it was amazing I decided to go with the pulled Jackfruit sandwich- it was perfectly seasoned and the coleslaw gave a fresh contrast. I also got the tots and they were crispy and perfect inside. Overall the food and service was amazing and I will be going back again - the only thing I wish is that they were closer

I just discovered Othello's Plant Based Kitchen this afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised not…read moreonly to find a new plant based restaurant in town, but also to learn it's REALLY delicious y'all. My room mate and I came in to peruse the menu and be nosey and were greeted with a calm atmosphere, good music playing and a generous invitation to sample the chili and the bolognese. Absolutely incredible (and I don't mean "for plant based", I mean incredible full stop). I hadn't planned on having lunch, but I ordered the chili and tots to go. It was delivered quickly with care and packaged well for the road. I'm mad I've only just discovered this place now. I will be back! I want to try to entire menu! If you're a foodie like me and you find yourself in the valley, run, don't walk to Othello's Plant Based Kitchen!

Welik in Valencia is such a gem. The restaurant has a warm, friendly atmosphere and you can really…read moretell it's family owned and operated. Our waitress Paola was simply the best. She was incredibly attentive throughout the entire meal, checked in at the perfect times, and made the experience even better with her positive energy. Another huge plus for us dog lovers -- the owners clearly love dogs and are very welcoming to people who bring their pups along. That alone makes this place feel extra special. The salsa is seriously good (one of those you can't stop eating while waiting for your food), and everything we ordered was delicious. Overall, great service, great food, and a great vibe.

Love this place! Been coming here for about a year now. The owner, Adriana is so sweet and kind,…read moremakes you feel like family. The service is always top notch. The place is clean and the decor is nice. The music isn't overly loud so I can actually enjoy a conversation at the table. And the most part, the food! It's absolutely delicious! Definitely a contender as my favorite Mexican restaurant in the SCV. All the recipes are family owned and bring their own unique flavors. I've tried a lot of different dishes in the menu and none have disappointed. Always looking forward to coming back!