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    Kenwood's Kitchen & Tap

    4.4 (642 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KENWOOD'S KITCHEN & TAP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Angie K.

    First Visit To Kenwood's Kitchen & Tap!! Nice Casual, Relaxing Ambiance!! Welcoming Friendly Staff!! Plenty Of Indoor & Outdoor Seating!! Menu Serves Comfort Food, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Entrees, Sandwiches, Burgers, Flatbreads, Desserts & More!! Great Bar Area, Wine Lists, Draft Beers, Craft Cocktails & Full Bar Service!! Shared The Classic Burger With Steak Fries & Strawberry Lemonade!! Good Lunch!! Service Was Helpful, Attentive & Courteous!! Will Return To Try Other Menu Items, Brunch & Happy Hour!! ThankU

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    Laura P.

    I feel bad giving a low review, but the food here was not good and veryyyy dry. The service was great and the place was clean which is why it at least got 2 stars, but I would not get food here again. There was not much flavor in each of the dishes, they all tasted the same somehow?? My salmon was so dry it was falling apart. I would return and only get drinks on a game day because they have big TVs and great service.

    Inside. Nice and open.
    Robert P.

    I had been wanting to try this place for sometime, and finally made the effort to grab lunch with the wife. Now I'm mad because I should of done it a lot sooner. With that being said, it has now become my go to spot to watch Football on Sunday mornings. They plenty of TV screen to watch multiple games at once. The service has been wonderful, they servers are always attentive and polite. The food is great with variety for everyone's palette. My wife really love their Buffalo Cauliflower that we occasionally phone order it to go, just to enjoy it home. Great food, wonderful people, great vibes, what more can you ask for?

    Catherine C.

    The Service was absolutely wonderful and the ambience was very nice, too. The drinks are very delicious. My first drink was the bloody ghost and my second drink was the poison apple Margarita. Both were good. The bloody ghost drink was one of the best drinks I've ever had. The servers were wonderful. Our waiter was wonderful. The hostess was wonderful. Even they were very spot on with clearing the table. The only problem was the food. I did not necessarily enjoy anything I ate. It all just tasted average.

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    Liv M.

    The hubby and I enjoyed a late lunch and watched the Dodgers game. The service was friendly and prompt and they have Cali Squeeze on tap. We split the brisket flatbread and Cobb salad. The flatbread was loaded with flavorful brisket, havarti cheese and a horseradish drizzle. The salad was fresh with the right amount of bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and diced purple onions. Our servers were attentive. A nice find for sure.

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    Lulu F.

    This gem ! Has excellent service .. friendly and professional! Jack was great! Drinks were very well made and the flatbread brisket was delicious ..,we also have the chimichicken.. will definitely be back ! The place was a whole vibe ...

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    Amanda K.

    We love the Brussels sprouts, chicken wings, buffalo shrimp small plate, and the drinks! Service is quick and polite. Outdoor patio is great for dogs! Very accommodating for gluten free. Not our first time and won't be our last. They have high chairs for the baby-and it was clean.

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    Maritza S.

    I'm not a "sports bar" kind of person which was the vibe I got when I walked in. Fortunately I was wrong. Sports were playing in the screens but it was not loud. The service was fast. When I asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives for a martini they said they did! Our server told us she personally picked the brand of olives. I got the fried chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce. It was HUGE and so delicious. I had a hard time finishing it but I wanted to. Good food. Great drinks. Friendly service. The parking lot was busy but who cares.

    Pretzel bites ! So good

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    This place has become a bit of a go to for us as it gives friendly local vibes and all the food we have tried is quite yum!!

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    Come to Kenwood's for a beer and appetizers, and to hang with friends. I wouldn't consider the food stellar, but it's good enough.

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    Don't miss the pretzel bites! Next level deliciousness! Full menu restaurant and full bar with bar seating!

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    Yummy food and a pretty large menu to choose from. Fun atmosphere. Decent pricing. We'll be back!

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    Ask the Community - Kenwood's Kitchen & Tap

    How is the noise level?

    Inside is really noisy at peak times. We opted to sit outside. we did not regret it as they have a lot of heat lamps and we're very attentive to making it warm for us. the noise level outside is excellent I recommend.

    Is it pet friendly?

    Yes we are.

    How can I call to make a reservation, the phone number is not working?

    We have called many times to make reservations, but sometimes they are just busy and don't answer. We just made reservations now at 6:30 PM on June 13, 2022. Other than that, they user the Yelp! reservation system and we have had great luck with… Read more

    Is this restaurant kid friendly?

    Sure

    Is there a happy hour right now?

    Happy Hour everyday 3-6

    Is this place dogs friendly?

    On the patio, yes

    What are there hours?

    Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 2:00 am

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    Ruin Bar - Drinks for the night #tasteofcsuc

    Ruin Bar

    4.1(476 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Fun little spot! Would definitely swing by again. You just go in and order your drinks and find…read moreyour own seat. They whip up the drinks super fast! Came on a Saturday afternoon and was such a cozy area to sit outdoors and enjoy drinks with friends :) Tucked in the corner with a vintage, maximalist, whimsical vibe. I got the bees knees and the estoy enamorado and both were a tiny bit sweet for me but still really good!

    A very special bar, from the drinks to the decor. I really like that they are open during the day…read moreand also late at night, with mixed indoor and outdoor seating (though the outdoor seating is a bit worn). Vibes are always good. If you have some time while browsing The Lab during the day, I recommend stopping by for a drink! It's also nice to include in your barhopping itinerary in the evening since there are a number of breweries around too. I've had mixed experiences with the bartenders. Luckily, the gentleman manning the bar during my most recent visit was very friendly. Drinks are always great. I've tried a variety of drinks from the menu here, but my favorites are: -Love in Drunk, a lovely cocktail with cucumber and grapefruit flavors that create a fresh watermelon taste when mixed together -Bee's Knees, short but strong and sweet -London Mule, very herbal thanks to the gin and very refreshing

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    Ruin Bar - Old fashion. House bourbon. Better than anywhere else.

    Old fashion. House bourbon. Better than anywhere else.

    Ruin Bar - Coconut pineapple peach shots. Phenomenal.

    Coconut pineapple peach shots. Phenomenal.

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    The Guild Club - Painting on the wall and light

    The Guild Club

    4.3(34 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This is a quiet, intimate, casual restaurant perfect for a date night, or cozy conversation with a…read moresmall group of 2-4 persons. They have a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines, and they have appetizers, and classy entree options. I tried the Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. The grilled calamari and fried olives were great as well.

    The Guild Club is a speakeasy located inside of Arc Restaurant Food & Libations on the northeast…read moreside of the OC Mix in Costa Mesa. The space is small, so I definitely recommend using Resy to make a reservation. After checking in with the host at Arc, you will be guided to the rear of the restaurant to small round room with a mirrored door and a beautiful chandelier overhead. Upon entering, you will walk through another small hallway with green light and wood framed mirrors on the wall. At this point, you have now entered the Guild Club. The centerpiece is an attractive granite topped bar that seats nine people. The back of the bar features a beautiful wood cabinet with intricate carvings. There is a small area across from the bar with two round tables, each with two high back cushy chairs. This area is more intimate, but the tables are small if you plan to eat and drink a lot. The walls, floor, and ceilings are dark with lots of woodwork, giving a warm cozy feel. There are a nice assortment of interesting lighting fixtures, and paintings on the walls. A few small ceiling areas are painted dark green and display gold astrological signs. At the end of the bar, there is a spiral staircase leading to an upstairs space that I believe is for display only, but it adds a touch of mystique. The Guild has its own small menu of exclusive cocktails and bites, but you can also order anything from the Arc menu. We started off with an order of shishito peppers which were probably some of the best we have ever had. The portion size is very generous, and they have some herbs, almond crumble, and squeezed lemon on top. Be warned that the cast iron skillets that a lot of their food is served in are extremely hot. For cocktails, I started with the Number One. It was a good balanced cocktail with noticeable cucumber flavor and some bitterness on the finish from the Pimms. She started with Einhorn Is Finkle. It had a great light sweetness with some grapefruit flavor and light bubbles. For my entrée, I had the crispy duck. This is actually a big ball of duck meat with a fried coating on the outside. The duck was very flavorful and nothing about the duck or fried shell was greasy or oily. The grated cheese paired well and the arugula added a nice freshness. This was a great dish that I would definitely order again. She ordered the chile relleno. Obviously, Arc is not a Mexican restaurant but this was surprisingly probably the best chile relleno we have ever had. It had a great pumpkin seed crust with a very flavorful succotash inside. The chili itself was huge and filled up the whole skillet. We would absolutely order this again. I was talking with our bartender JT about my recent new appreciation for mezcal if it's toned down and that none of the mezcal drinks on either cocktail menu really caught my eye. He suggested a Last Word with mezcal replacing the gin. I enjoyed it, but the mezcal was a little too prominent for my taste. For her second cocktail, she ordered The Girlfriend which has a humorous description of "changes daily". The current girlfriend when we were there was a twist on a blackberry margarita. This was surprisingly the best drink of the night, and was definitely the most complex margarita we have ever had. It had a light blackberry flavor, and I believe some of the other ingredients that JT mentioned were grapefruit, lime, cocoa, and cinnamon bitters. For dessert, we ordered the German chocolate cake. It was a huge slice of moist cake and was served with a large dollop of fresh cream. The cake wasn't overly sweet which was nice. We shared one last drink, the Liquid Courage as it sounded like a nice dessert cocktail. On my first sip, I tasted coffee which was unexpected. I asked about it, and apparently the drink menu does not list the Nola coffee liqueur that is in this drink. I'm not a fan of coffee, but at least this cocktail had more of a mocha flavor than a strong coffee flavor. I probably wouldn't have ordered it if the ingredient list was accurate, but I think coffee or mocha lovers would enjoy it more. Our bartender JT was pretty much running everything by himself with only a little outside help, and he was doing a great job. He was also very friendly and we enjoyed our conversations with him. The prices are a little on the high side, but the drinks were good, and the food was excellent with generous portion sizes. Our reservation was for 6:00pm and I would recommend visiting a little closer to sunset. There are some outside windows on the far wall and even though there are drapes, a little light still comes through. And if the door to the outside patio is opened, a lot of light comes in if the sun is up. The Guild Club is a great little speakeasy that I only recently discovered, and I would definitely recommend checking it out.

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    The Guild Club - Wood fired brussels are crazy good.

    Wood fired brussels are crazy good.

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    Upstairs decor

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    Il Girasole

    Il Girasole

    4.4(249 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Enjoyed a beautiful meal with family. They bring water with…read morecucumber and small "tastes" from the chef. Antonio greats everyone -you feel like family. The food was incredible. The desserts my visiting family said it was rhe best they ever had.

    Great addition to the OC Mix! We tried the tasting menu for about $180 a person! It came with 8…read morecourses! The presentation is definitely impeccable and the flavors were amazing! Definitely not your average Italian restaurant! I really enjoyed their starter dish which was a different take on the caprese appetizer. I loved the dry aged tuna in coconut sauce, this was probably the best tuna I have ever had, it was so melt in your mouth good and the coconut sauce was extremely flavorful. The pea risotto and the rockfish with the asparagus was also really good! The rockfish was covered with fingerling potatoes and the potatoes were super crispy and went well with the moist fish! The next dish was the duck. I am not a huge duck person, it was a little tough but the flavor was really good. However the duck confit wrapped in cabbage was super good! The lamb was pretty tender! I really enjoyed the mushroom and artichoke that came with it! I loved the deconstructed lemon cheesecake! Just get it! There was also a filler dessert that was a chocolate truffle, cream puff, and a blackberry tart. This was all underwhelming. I did took off a star (I would give this place 4.5 stars!) because the food kind of took a while to come out and it the whole dinner took about 2 hours. I really appreciated the complimentary glass of wine for the wait! We also sat at the bar and it was a little unorganized with a bunch of stuff at the end of the bar, not a big deal but an eyesore for a really nice restaurant. Overall this place is really good and I would return to try more dishes!

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    Pavlova

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    4.6(198 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    My partner and I came here after dinner on Valentine's Day, and I absolutely loved this little…read morespot. She had told me about it before and really wanted to take me, so I was excited to finally check it out. It's a very small place, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation online. That worked perfectly for us we were able to get in right away without any wait. Even though it's cozy, it doesn't feel cramped at all. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the drinks were wonderful. The staff really stood out to me. They were attentive, kind, and professional throughout the night. At one point, a patron started to get a bit too tipsy, and the staff handled it with such care and respect while making sure everyone else didn't feel awkward in the situation. It was clear they genuinely care about their guests' experience. Overall, such a great spot and we will definitely come back.

    Tried the speakeasy cocktail lounge inside Dick's Church because we saw it on Resy and honestly, it…read morewas a huge disappointment. The atmosphere could have been cool, but every 5 minutes the bright hallway light blasted through the western-style swinging door and completely ruined the dark speakeasy vibe. The drinks were tiny and overpriced. We ordered two Old Fashioneds and the giant ice cubes took up almost the entire glass. Larger than a normal square ice cube- a little taller. But it seriously felt like they split one drink into two. Barely a shot in each glass, and the cocktails themselves were just so-so. Very syrup-y flavor. Definitely not "bespoke" or unique the was the server was upselling us. Service started good but when he got busy it went downhill. And by busy he got (1) 5 top.....He was excited about explaining the menu but then never once came back to check on us. When we finally flagged him down and asked for the check, he just dropped the handheld payment terminal on the table, walked away, grabbed it when we finished paying, and said absolutely nothing... no "thank you," no "have a great night," nothing. And this was after we still tipped 20%. Definitely not worth the money, service, or atmosphere. We won't be back.

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