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    Grill City

    2.5 (270 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GRILL CITY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chicken BBQ
    Cha L.

    Service was horrible, the lady had 0 patience when we just asked simple questions. The skewers are half the size of what it used to be. The skewer used to extend to the foil wrap, now it's half of it. $5 for a skewer that's THAT mini? The chicken sauce also tasted too sweet and more ketchupy than usual. No thanks. Will not come back. Pancit also tasted bad.

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    Marnie A.

    Sunday funday at Grill City. Doing our 2wk Filipino run @ Seafood City and came early for late breakfast. They ran out of fried rice but that's okay, reg rice is good too. We ended up with the 'Grand Wow Silog Promo'. Buy 2 Get One Free. We got the Baby Bangus, Sweet Longanisa, Chicken Tocino. The service was good, the lady taking our orders was friendly. Food was good. Eating area clean.

    Don G.

    I really enjoy the pork and chicken grilled skewers with barbecue sauce. Also, in my humble opinion, they have the best vegetables lumpia's in Orange County.

    Chantelle L.

    I like their chicken adobo and sinigang, I'm not a true Filipino LOL, but TO ME, it's good :) The service is sometimes really slow here, and the titas take their time - but I'm glad there is a place like this near to me for a quick grab and go, otherwise I'm not too fond of driving out to Cerritos just for these items lol. I need more Filipinos in my life! Haha!

    Frank P.

    I came in to get some skewers. I got two pork, and two chicken. I also got langanisa. For a food court setting everything was pretty good. The langanisa could have used a little spice. There's plenty of seating in the food court, and lots of parking. Service is fast too

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    Picked up some roast pig from here but the skin was not the best and meat was a bit dry. Would not recommend.

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    I am not missing the Filipino dish it is readily available here. The service is ok and there are ample tables to use for eating

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    Good food and decent service. Reasonably priced. Very solid amount of options. Decent amount of food court seating.

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    1 star for the $6 taho. Just wasn't good. If they can't make even a decent taho, then just don't sell it at all.

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    There's a new Filipina server who acts very rude when serving and also koripot, lol. I walked away when I saw her again.

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    Ask the Community - Grill City

    What time (earliest) can we order the BBQ pork & BBQ chicken?

    Hi Helena! BBQ is already available in the morning. You may also pre-order for your to pick up on your preferred time through 1-877-4464969 thank you!

    How many people does your 1/2 tray of Pancit Bihon serve?

    Hi Christine! This is depending on the person's consumption but it can be good for 3-4pax Thank you!

    Hi good afternoon ma'am I want to ask how much your bbq if I order 40pcs and pansit bihon large?

    4 for 14.99 | 6 for 20.99 Chicken or pork $45. Pancit bihon Large

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    7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi

    7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi

    4.0(804 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    The bad news is that their deluxe menu now has less appetizers and nigiri sushi. The good news is…read morethat it now offers more meat options. They also have a monthly special where the deluxe menu is buy one get one free with purchase of a drink. Score! We came today for dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our family favorites are all their thin sliced meats, and there were many different options today. Beef belly wins our absolute favorite. Our favorite appetizer is their chicken karage, SO good. We made reservations at 5 (when they open), and everything was so fresh and tasty. Save room for their ice cream! I see many wait in line to get seconds. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out in a restaurant, like a sweet treat after. Also their service is always friendly. Will definitely be back again!

    This review is unfortunately before we even got to eat here…read more Yesterday was supposed to be our first visit to 7 Sushi. I've been trying to get here for a while and finally had the chance, so I made a reservation directly through the restaurant's Yelp page and even received a confirmation. We showed up excited... only to find out they're closed on Mondays. You can imagine the disappointment on my family's faces--and yeah, I was pretty embarrassed, thinking I had messed something up. But I didn't. If a restaurant is closed on certain days, their reservation system shouldn't allow bookings or send confirmations for those days. We never even made it inside, so I can't comment on the food--but this was a frustrating first impression and something they really need to fix.

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    Heritage Barbecue

    Heritage Barbecue

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    16.9 mi
    $$

    Swung by San Clemente with couple of friends and went to this cool spot called Heritage barbecue…read more It is right in the heart of their downtown district. As usual, I ordered a little bit of everything and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the brisket and the sides that came with it. It's also great that they have a little bar on the side where you can order your selections. Don't be fooled by what you see online when they say it's all sold out. There is stuff that's still there when you walk in and is available. First off service was great. They take the time at the cash to explain to you what everything is and you get a chance to see how much you've ordered and if it's not enough, you can add right away. Once that is done there is a person that seats You and gives you a table there's also a bar on the side where you can order your own drinks. I would definitely choose a beer to go along with the barbeque. Once everything arrives and dick in you notice just how good everything is brisket was the number one star for everyone at our table. The decor is nice. You're sitting in an outdoor area with a lot of shade and they also has this kind of rustic look. Next time I'm in San Clemente I would definitely go back and have another bite.

    TLDR: It's another shot at breaking the glass ceiling of Texas BBQ within California. Although the…read moreline may suggest that this place hits (or even cracks) the clear barrier, I feel that it fails to hit that mark. Brisket: Smokey, salty, meaty, and occasionally fatty. It's everything you want in a brisket. Is it the best? No. Is it the softest? No. Does it taste unique? No. It's another brisket in the mountain of restaurants that claim that they've successfully brought Texas BBQ to California. You get it because brisket has found itself as a pillar within the wave of artisan Texas BBQ, but I'd had at least 3 that are better. Tri-tip: Maybe we got an older batch, but it was on the dryer end. I had a hard time differentiating the taste of this, compared to the other meats that we got, something that I didn't have a problem with when ordering tri-tip elsewhere. Pork Ribs: I've been lucky to have never had a bad rib from establishments that give a damn and that streak continues here. The decision of making a spare rib that isn't fall off the bone is respected, as the meat is soft once you bite it off the bone. Pulled Pork Sando: Knee jerk reaction.... It tasted like Pork Adobo. Upon further mulling and consideration...... It's good Pork Adobo. Mac n' Cheese: It's the best Mac n' Cheese in a Texas BBQ spot that I've had. I love how the noodle, sauce, and panko breadcrumbs complemented each other. I thought the watery cheese sauce was gonna give me an ick, but the taste was good and shook off the negative thoughts. Ambiance: It's good outdoor dining. The area is a quiet and "posh" neighborhood, so you don't really get the drawbacks of eating outside. The non-city nature of the region also provides this sense of calmness within the location. Service: The line will be long, but the employees have a good process. Order taker rings you up, "pitmaster" (who really just cuts the meat for you) proves you got what you ordered, and you're seated after you pay.

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    Heritage Barbecue - Front of the building and the location to order

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    Frank BBQ & Noodles

    Frank BBQ & Noodles

    4.4(168 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Rating: 8/10 First…read moretime trying this spot. I was seated quickly with no wait, and ordered on the table QR code. I ordered the 3 combo (soy sauce chicken, char siu pork, roasted duck) plate with rice. All the meats were freshly chopped and tasty. Protein (and fat) packed hearty meal that I would definitely come back for!

    Oh the timing. Just when I finally get this written out to post, it turns out that Frank's BBQ &…read moreNoodles has come and gone. Not that I can say I'm all that surprised in hindsight, but it's still kind of a shame. Mostly because I just wish the food had been better, but also because, despite how impressive the OC food scene is, I hadn't come across any BBQ joints/Cantonese restaurants that SF has so many of until randomly stumbling across this place! Then again, maybe I've just been too distracted by the many Taiwanese options that the Bay Area is so criminally short on... Compared to some of the Chinese BBQ joints that I frequent in the Bay Area, this place felt so much newer and a whole lot cleaner/nicer. That said, while the menu appeared to be a whole lot narrower, they still had a decent selection of offerings to choose from. Along with their nearly twenty different sides/snack dishes, which include items like pig ears with chili sauce, cucumber salad, chicken wings, wontons in chili oil, and tofu skin salad, they also had BBQ meats, like Roasted Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Char Siu, a mix of rice and noodle dishes, and combination plates of their BBQ meats over rice or noodles. Sadly, though, no crispy skin roast pork, which was a huge bummer. -- SWEET FRIED CORN Admittedly, this initially didn't catch my eye, but I'm glad we ended up trying it. Every piece was crispy and I liked how sweet and flavorful the corn was. Plus, it was how this wasn't all that oily, though, I wouldn't have minded a bit more batter for some added crunch. -- WONTONS IN CHILI OIL Not too shabby. Although the skins felt a little overcooked, each piece was fairly plump and I thought the filling was pretty tasty. It was also unexpected to see a bit of broth with the chili oil, but it had a nice flavor to it and just the right amount of spice. -- TWO BBQ ITEM RICE PLATE with Char Siu and Roasted Duck I was the most excited for this, but it left me feeling conflicted. On the plus side, the bowl had a fair amount of both meats and the duck was really good - really juicy and the skin was golden brown. On the other hand, the char siu was super fatty and the rice was mushy. -- DICED GROUND PORK ON RICE...$13.99 More solid than spectacular, but still satisfying enough. Like with the BBQ plate, the meat to rice ratio favored the former and I thought the egg and the veggies complemented this well. At the same time, I wish this had more sauce to it, as the pork look a little dry/pale. In addition to how convenient it was to come here (there was a steady crowd, but it never got packed inside), I appreciated how fast our food came out. Also, I'm not sure if we just got lucky, but it wasn't nearly as hard to find a space in the complex's parking lot as it seemed it would be. Between all of that, the food being decent, and the relatively friendly service, Frank's BBQ & Noodles wasn't bad for some Chinese BBQ. However, it definitely could've been better, especially if Roast Pork had been one of their offerings!

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    GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar - Premium Lamb Belly Skewers

    GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar

    3.9(411 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
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    I always end up overordering here because there's just so many delicious options to choose from. I…read morelove coming here for their skewers, especially the kidney and intestine ones. Some things are hit and miss. I will say Idk if their ice machine just wasn't working the day I went. They gave room temperature water which is fine but their cold noodles were also served with room temperature which took away from it being a refreshing dish. Skip the abalone because I can tell it wasn't fresh and it was a bit rubbery. Jellyfish salad is always bomb! Their eggplant BBQ is perfection too. Their grill could be a little hotter as the skewers were lukewarm. Other than that, still a place I enjoying eating at and I will continue coming back!

    Upon arrival, the restaurant was about half full on a weekend--comfortable in the sense that there…read morewas no wait, but the atmosphere already felt slightly underwhelming. The dining area was noticeably cold, and the temperature didn't appear adjusted for the low occupancy. This became more obvious as the food arrived, since everything cooled down quickly. Even with metal warming trays, the dishes struggled to retain heat, and once barbecue items turn lukewarm, both texture and flavour decline noticeably. Across the meats, there was a surprising lack of differentiation in marination. The lamb skewers, beef tongue, and other grilled items all seemed to share the same base seasoning, with only the sauces changing to distinguish them. The lamb skewers themselves were very lean, cut into uniform blocks that looked tidy but lacked richness and the expected fatty depth that gives lamb its aroma and juiciness. The beef tongue was slightly more enjoyable, but still arrived lukewarm, which dulled its texture and impact. The signature chicken wings were slightly dry, with a sauce that didn't add much dimension. The grilled scallop dish was the most disappointing--mostly vermicelli with only a minimal amount of scallop, leaving it dry and lacking substance. That said, the highlight of the night was unexpectedly the fried chicken skin chicharrón. Crisp, airy, and indulgently fatty, it delivered exactly what the rest of the meal was missing--heat, texture, and unapologetic flavour. I didn't explore much beyond the barbecue items and a few appetizers, as the consistency already raised questions about the rest of the menu. The meal ended up being mostly cold beer paired with lukewarm meats and limited service attention. Even getting staff attention for drinks required effort. Overall, the experience felt flat and underpowered--especially because the core dishes never held temperature or distinction long enough to build impact, with the exception of a single standout in the fried chicken skin.

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    The SmoKING Ribs - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

    The SmoKING Ribs

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$

    I've been telling my family about this place for years and finally we made plans for dinner to come…read morehere. We got here on Friday night 4/3/26 around 5:30pm. All the tables were full and there was one party of 11 just ahead of us. Our wait for a table was like 30 minutes or so. Once we were up we were guided to a table towards the back for five. Our server asked if we been here before and if we wanted anything else besides water to drink. My brother and his fiance split a full order of the beef ribs and side order of sauteed garlic green beans. My mom and step dad split a full order of beef ribs while I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs which came with two side orders. I picked coleslaw and onion rings which I shared with the family. The food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baby back ribs were moist with flavor, smoked and went well with their bbq sauce. The rest of the family really like their beef ribs. And they even commented that it was better than the other bbq places we been to. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

    Came by for dinner tonight as I was craving BBQ ribs. I was disappointed that the old menu is no…read morelonger available. I used to get a two-meat combo before for around $25. Today I ordered the 1/3 spareribs with mac & cheese. I also added a blueberry cornbread/muffin. This came out to $28 and change. Food: Disappointed. The meat had no flavor at all. Bland taste. The spicy BBQ sauce wasn't spicy at all. I asked an employee about it, and he stated they don't make it hot anymore. The mac & cheese and cornbread was good though, but I was there for the ribs. Service: Slow. We waited for around 15-20 minutes for our food. Our server did not come by once to offer a refill or check up on us. Overall, I won't be coming back. What was once a great spot for BBQ for me isn't anymore. Something changed here.

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