We came here after a long stroll through the Irvine Spectrum mall …read more We made it time go happy hour and took advantage of the menu and prices. We order one and a half dozen kumiai oysters at $2 each and we order Fish n chips and a cup of clam chowder. All that said this place was a nice find and decent pricing. The oysters were fresh and very delicious and the fish n chip were probably one of the best I've had here in Orange County but the Clam Chowder was perfect and tasty and I will come back just for the chowder. The service was good and everyone was tentative to us and the and the Ambiance was fun and very hip with neon lights and bright interior with a covered patio and heating lamps. They have many locations in SoCal so I will definitely try them and or come back to this location

What I haven't written a review yet? Well I really enjoy this place. I forget about it but it's…read morequite yummy!! Only pan roast place left that I know of. There's never a wait for us when we go which is nice. There's never signature pan roast is my fav!! It's creamy and you pick your spice level. Ask for bread to dip all the goodness! I've come for happy hour as well which is pretty good with some specials. SYOY!

If you're anywhere near Newbury Park and even remotely serious about good food, do yourself a favor…read moreand check out West of Orleans. From the moment you walk in, that amazing smell hits you like no other! Marcus, the owner, treated us like you're a regular, even on our first visit. Marcus was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited about the menu. And the food? Absolutely next level. Marcus gave us samples of the chicken gumbo and from the moment it touched my tongue, I was sold. I got a 32 ounce Gumbo and let me tell you, it was plenty. Everything was perfectly seasoned and packed full with some much pride and flavor. You could tell Marcus and his wife are passionate about their business and the product they're putting out. In addition to the chicken gumbo, I got the cornbread with the honey butter. Let me tell you something, I must've died and went to heaven. One of my friends' grandmothers made corn bread back in the day and this made me think of those times. The cornbread wasn't dry and the honey butter just amplified it to the next level. My friends got the brisket po'boys and they were blown away by the flavor. The sandwich was packed full of brisket and was seasoned to perfection. We will definitely be back for another round as this was the best meal we've had in a while. Thank you Marcus!

I wanted to try something different so I found this place when asking AI for a non-chain fried…read morechicken place. It's a bit of a detour off the 101 and is inside a a very unassuming plaza. I actually thought they were closed when I first got there but another customer went to the door and it opened. This place is setup to be for takeout.. I it's very small upfront, no frills, and that's ok by me. The menu was clear and had so many things that looked good the pictures sold me on the wings, unfortunately they didn't have them that day. Fried Chicken - 4 Star - I got two pieces. I am pretty sure they were deboned thighs. Seasoned and fried well with juicy meat and flavor in every bite. The fried batter texture is unique, very light and airy almost tempura-ish, but still crunchy, seasoned, and it highlighted the chicken rather then overpowering it. Shrimp Poboy - 4.5 Star - Absolutely nailed the shrimp on this one. Large, plump, seasoned and sauced exactly right letting that sweet shrimp meat really shine. The Cajun/Jerk Seasoning was great and the cabbage slaw took nothing away from it. The roll was thick so it held up very well, but it needed a bit more moisture to be perfect.

Love Yardbird in Vegas, but I live in Cali and had to try it here. Would give a 10 out of 5 stars…read moreif I could based of Habiba's service alone! The food was alone incredible. I will definitely be back! Thank you Habiba!

Tommy and Shujana are the absolute best !!!!! I couldn't ask for better service! We will definitely…read morebe back as usual.

SOUL FOOD - I came to Joyce on a whim when I visiting LA and it was truly a cute find in DTLA!!…read moreIt's right by a Whole Foods so there is free parking nearby !! I sat by the bar and had some shrimp and collard greens and a drink ! Everything tasted good just smaller portions !! They service was good . There were other patrons ! It was a cute vibe and look forward to coming back soon .

This was my first time having a finer dining southern meal, and sadIy, I found the service to be…read morerather disappointing. When we arrived around 6 PM on a Monday evening, we were the only party seated at tables, with the other handful of guests at the bar. Despite the uncrowded conditions, our server was not the most attentive or detail oriented. We had ordered 3 entrees and 3 appetizers and were hopeful that the food would make it out on time before walking over to Crypto Arena. However, as our meal was winding down, we called the server over to cancel one of the entrees, only to find that he hadn't noted that we ordered it. Overall, the food was ok, but the poor service makes me a bit less inclined to visit again.

Had a nice happy hour/early dinner/late lunch at gus's. We stuck with happy hour specials. I enjoy…read morethe fried pickles a lot.

Honestly it's a 5* for the service alone. The hostess was kind and seated me quickly where I wanted…read moreto be. Charlize, the waitress, was quick and attentive. When she went on break, the guy who took her place was always checking if I needed anything very often. I've never received that much attention at a restaurant before. So A+ service. The food was good. The chicken had really good seasoning and the sauce or rub on the ribs had some kick to it. Everything was delicious. The only things that could be better is if they gave a little piece of cornbread for the table to try. People rave about it but for a person of one, a skillet of cornbread is a lot. Little piece would be nice. Also, would be good to have a bit bigger portions, especially on the sides. I get it, cost gone up everywhere. Again, food was good, but a bit more food would go a long way, especially as a returning customer decided between options.

I hate that My 2 Cents closed. I have some great memories. The food was delicious. They also had…read moredelicious desserts.

Bussssssin! Chef Alisa is a true gem to her community and patrons. She truly pours her soul into…read morecrafting a great experience for every guest. The food reflects her attentiveness and intention. The ambiance her feels like my grandmas house. She's right there in the kitchen whippin' up and just an all around beautiful light. Sidenote, this time around we ordered to go and was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the food lol. 10/10 @deazylee

One of my favorite foods as a child was fried chicken...not chicken nuggets, not ice cream, not…read morepb&j...it was fried chicken, lol. Although it's no longer my FAVORITE food and I only indulge sparingly, I still have an affinity for it, and can quickly separate the good from the bad. Willie Mae's can confidently go into the good pile. The perfect texture of the batter is the standout. It's light and crisp. Head to head, I think I prefer the flavors and juiciness of Gus's fried chicken. I'll have to give Willie Mae's another go to confirm that this is indeed the case. But Willie Mae's is situated in a better area, it's got civilized sit down table service, cuter decor, and it has way better sides. Knowing myself, I predict that one day, I will decide to remove poultry as well from my diet (I've long excluded mammals from my diet). Hopefully more visits to Willie Mae's will happen before that day organically comes upon us.

The only time I had been to Willie Mae's was in New Orleans. It blew our minds and tastebuds…read more Absolutely divine. When they opened in the westside, I believe it was a take out only situation. Since I do not live in the area, it was not a convenient situation. During this recent DineLA restaurant week, I met a friend there for lunch. Now they have a fairly large sit down dining room that was quite busy and it seems like there was a steady stream of takeout. Our server, Desiree was fantastic. She told me this branch was started by the same folks of the original in New Orleans. Due to a an issue with the freeway closure and horrible traffic, we were very late and she kindly honored our reservation. The food was fantastic. Great crunchy and spice on the chicken (it is on the spicy side so be careful if you cannot handle the heat). The little corn breads were just the right amount. We tried the yams, which is a must, but also shared some of the other sides. The cabbage is cooked kind of like collard greens. The butter beans and rice is very tasty. We also tried the mashed potatoes and gravy. All sides are vegan, which I thought was done for the local L.A. crowd, but we were told the sides are vegan in the original recipes. Next time I'd like to try the gumbo and other dishes on the menu.

I checked in last week for a late lunch after work and had experienced wonderful service from Lex,…read moreSim, and the Manager on Duty! The weather was a little chilly and I was trying to figure out where to eat in the Plaza after a chaotically exhausting day at work and decided to settle at Georgia's because of their awesomely peaceful and refreshing Patio. Sim was my Order Taker and he powered up my experience with his Signature authentically exciting and fun Hospitality as always! Sim enthusiastically communicated the deliciously fun Rainbow of handcrafted Beverages Georgia's offers and I settled on a glass of yummy Sweet Tea to go with my Chili Mac and House Salad. The Sweet Tea, Chili Mac, and House Salad harmonized so well together and Sim helped make my experience extra fun and high value stimulating by keeping me updated on the exciting UEFA Champions League Soccer Games to look forward to in the next upcoming weeks! Sim oozes positive life giving optimism and I appreciate how generous he is with his Sports Analyst Commentary in engaging me with the Futbol Universe Players and Teams to watch out for to stay happily inspired in my own Professional Hustle ;0) Lex and the Manager on Duty also added a lot of warm and welcoming vibes by being attentively present and focused in making sure my food was prepared and plated beautifully and providing me with To-Go containers to minimize waste and helping me enjoy my favorite Georgia's Recipes as yummy leftovers the following day! Lex's sense of Style is so fun and charming too and really gets me excited to savor the Gentle beauties of Spring and I really appreciate her consistency in showing up to work with a dedicated happy to selflessly serve attitude!

Their corn bread that they bring out for free what delicious. I had the Chili Omelette with a side…read moreof a Grits and enjoyed it. All the food was god but I feel like it can be better... Speaking bout their a brunch. Service def needs improvement, food takes too long to leave the kitchen, items get forgotten to bring out and the whole concept of first ordering your food at the cashier and then take a number to a table needs to be replaced cuz you may pay for your food and get a number but you may not find a table! The Ambiance of the place was good.

Thought I do an updated review on Howlin' Ray's. I've only been here maybe 3 times. My experience…read moreevery time has been top-notch. I can't say enough great things on their world class staff, exceptional service, and amazing foods + drinks. This establishment brings it every day! My most recent visit was full of spicy and sweet surprises. The young gentleman behind the register was super friendly and helpful. He offered shake fries on the house so I can try them. Thank you! I forgot to order a drink. The young lady behind the counter said she got me covered. I got a bottled orange drink on the house. Thank you! Wow, now that's generous hospitality. I got 3 chicken wings that came with one toast and some pickles plus the shake fries. Wings were lightly fried with perfect crispness. Mild spice was still spicy, but manageable good spice. Bread was good, but it would have been nice if it was lightly toasted. Pickles were delightful. It was indeed one tasty lunch. Howlin' Ray's, you're the best! I'm coming back with full force for more deliciousness. I'll be howlin' all the way here.

The food is five stars all day and night. The chicken is ALWAYS cooked to perfection: juicy, meaty,…read moreand rich with spicy goodness. If you love fried chicken, you cannot go wrong eating here. The service i have mixed opinions. Most all of the employees are friendly. Maybe too friendly. Part of the reason for their long line would be the talkative cashiers. There is a way to chat up the customer while still keeping things moving along, but I've not seen it once while there; the chicken is that good that I put up with my least favorite thing at a restaurant--unnecessary conversation that adds to the wait time. The ambiance is also not my favorite. It's too loud in there. The music could be a touch lower--I'm there to eat, not be at the club--and the top notch cooks in the back yell a lot. I will say that the yelling appears to keep them upbeat, positive, and motivated; I see the value in it, yet it's the reason I get delicious chicken to go. They have a clean bathroom, a parking lot in back, and some of the best chicken in the Greater Los Angeles area. My mouth waters when I even begin to think about going there. Also, I believe the times to avoid the long waits would be weekdays until about 3 PM ish.

After a recent cruise, our Cali cousin brought us to Dulan's for lunch. We arrived and were…read moreimmediately seated. We placed an order for 1. Fried Chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. 2. Meatloaf with rice and gravy and cabbage. 3. Fried chicken dinner with greens, macaroni and cheese, and dressing with gravy. A guy at a nearby table mentioned that the chicken was overcooked but we requested a light fry and really enjoyed the chicken. The green beans were seasoned perfectly with sliced carrots and onions. The only two issues were the cabbage wasn't seasoned well and needed to be cooked longer. Also the cornbread was not sweet and was reheated in a microwave. Overall all of us enjoyed our meal! Plus the strawberry lemonade was delicious and not too sweet. If back in Cali, I'll be back!

The food is usually good. But yesterday maybe due to it being near closing the sides were bad…read more First I'll start with the fish not being cooked the way I requested. But it wasn't over cooked so it could be saved. Glad I checked my order because it wasn't correct. I ordered the dinner plate with 3 sides. The rice and gravy(barely any gravy), greens were undercooked, cabbage (mistakenly placed in the container) under cooked & Mac n cheese no flavor and kinda of mushy. The peach cobbler is usually better tasting. But yesterday it was missing something. Maybe they changed the cook. I was highly disappointed after paying close to $40.