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TASTY, BUT OVERPRICED DINER FOOD. Le Hut is the sister restaurant of Heritage BBQ in SJC. As such, brisket and meats are the thing to order here. Today I tried brisket fries--basically Animal Fries with brisket chili thrown on top. It was tasty & filling, but also carries a $22 price tag. This is a diner I come to regularly, but the price makes it hard to justify coming more often, especially in a a town (Santa Ana) with so many affordable Mexican options.
I REALLY liked this meal. The interior is so cozy with retro diner vibes written all over it. Service was prompt and efficient. The chili was one of the best I've had. So flavorful. Bread from 6100, meat from heritage, tortillas from burritos la palma. This is a spot that looks unassuming but knows BALL. A new favorite forsure, especially for brunch/breadkast.
I was extremely excited to try the (now discontinued) dinner menu at Le Hut Dinette. I was honestly underwhelmed. I started with the blue bread, which I loved, but the credit to which I owe to 6100 Bread. My other favorite dish was the bread pudding for dessert, which was also 6100 Bread! I got a couple of dishes to share, and they were good, definitely heavy and slathered in gravy. I do think for the portions that the dishes are worth the money, but damn these plates are loaded with thick, fatty pieces of meat. One of the dishes did come with a slaw, but I don't think it was enough to cut through the richness. Maybe it's just not for me! I tend not to like such indulgent meals, but I think this would be a great spot for meat lovers. The inside is beautiful for date night, with retro diner decor with refined touches to fit the menu. The wine selection is large, and it's a quiet space with a nice ambience. I hope to come back to try their brunch and give them a second try!
We were lucky enough to try their loco moco before it officially hit the menu. Our server told us they were serving it, and honestly, everything we tried was actually really good! The menu is definitely on the pricier side, which is probably the only reason I'd take off a star. But the minimalist aesthetic and cozy vibe make the place so nice, especially since it's located at the French Historic Park. Worth checking out if you're in Santa Ana!
Le Hut Dinette is a restaurant that's owned by Michelin-recognized Heritage BBQ from San Juan Capistrano. They take delicious grilled proteins and chef them up into really interesting entrees. Several dishes take BBQ and they add influence from Filipino and Californian flavors. Started off with blue corn sourdough that was baked next door at 6100 Bread and served with tallow and lemon butter. It was chewy, creamy, with hits of lemon. We then had a grilled mushroom arroz caldo, which is a Filipino-style rice porridge that gets tons of flavor from garlic and fried shallots. What takes it to another level is that they have perfectly charcoal grilled maitake mushrooms that gives a smokiness to the porridge that's amazing. As you eat, you get pops of acidity from pickled fresno chiles and the grilled mushrooms are brushed with an addictive ancho glaze. This is an amazing, balanced dish. Our main course was a Kurobata pork belly chop that was pan roasted and grilled over charcoal and topped with a subtle strawberry-guajillo BBQ sauce and a refreshing coleslaw with a dressing that reminded me of sweet vinegar with chili that's often served with rich, fatty Filipino pork dishes. I'll definitely come back for brunch and dinner. Fusion restaurants are often gimmicky, but Le Hut Dinette skillfully balanced flavors without cutting corners. You could taste delicious sauces, perfectly grilled meats, and brightness and acidity to round things out. Some of the dishes represent Filipino flavors and these were very well thought out. Their mushroom arroz caldo, for example, was probably the best lugaw (Filipino term for rice porridge) that I've ever had. I look forward to coming back soon!
I came across a YouTube video about Le Hut Dinette a couple weeks ago, and finding out that it was the sister restaurant of Heritage Barbecue, it was a must try since I loved Heritage at the times I went. So, I came here on a Saturday night with a reservation for 5 people and it was an interesting experience to say the least! I really liked the retro diner vibes and the place looked pretty sleek. However, when it came to ordering (which I was eyeing the beef ribs for 2), and the first thing our server told us was that it was sold out. For peak dinner hours, to run out already on a popular dish at 7:30 is disappointing to say the least. So, I had to audible to the tri tip roast, which was good at least, but it was not like the beef ribs that I have tried from Heritage Barbeque a while back. It was also weird that they also ran out of chicken too, which one of the couples at the that table wanted, so they had to switch to the pork belly. Luckily, the dishes we ordered were all good...but it just felt weird to me that they ran out of some food already and it wasn't even near closing. That's like me going to In N Out wanting a double double, only for them to be like "sorry, you are going to have to opt for only a hamburger" instead. I would like to give Le Hut Dinette another chance since I have tried Heritage in the past and the barbecue is bomb, but I honestly did not expect them to have inventory issues at prime dinner hours. The server apologized for the issues due to their early afternoon rush and for how busy they were, but that still didn't really make up for the unavailability of the beef ribs. Perhaps I'm salty because I legit drove an hour down from LA to the OC for a product that I didn't even get to try (with a reservation!) So the final verdict, food was good and the service was nice, but not being able to order the beef ribs and some other dishes unfortunately made what could have been a 5 star experience into something of a 3-3.5 star experience.
Popped in for brunch one day and really enjoyed the spot. They have a mix of breakfast and lunch items, with a very different menu for dinner, and I have not gone for that. I had a pastrami sandwich, and it was great, with the right amount of spice and more importantly (for me), nice chunks of fat in the pastrami. This is not supposed to be a lean corned beef. I need to get back and try more options, as well and hit it up for dinner, but it made a very good first impression.
Delicious food and such a gorgeous atmosphere. We've been here for brunch and dinner now! We prefer dinner over brunch but it's the perfect mix of cute diner and hip wine bar. Whether you're looking for an elevated bite or celebrating an occasion this is the PERFECT spot!! Love their $1 mugs of coffee too. AND they use bread from 6100 bread, tortillas from Burritos Las Palmas, and meats from Heritage Barbecue! You're in good hands here
Some of my friends have been wanting to take me to Le Hutt Dinette for quite some time, and we finally had the opportunity to snag a reservation. We were slightly disappointed to see that they only serve lunch on Thursdays and not dinner, but it is good to know since we will be back to try the dinner menu on another day. We ordered a little bit of everything because we could not help ourselves and wanted to sample as much as possible. We got the coleslaw, blue corn toast, Caesar salad, smashburger, California burrito, and fried chicken sandwich. Everything was absolutely delicious. Not a fry was left behind! We did end up taking the rest of the California burrito home because it was huge, which is definitely not a complaint. We finished off the meal by sharing the chocolate bibingka with oven roasted strawberries, which was incredible. Another fun thing to note: Le Hutt carries a wine from Native Hands, a winemaker local to Southern California. It was very cool to see it on the menu. I love the vibe of the place, and the service came with a smile. We will definitely be back for dinner at some point, hopefully sooner rather than later.
This place just doesn't miss! Every visit I've made, the service is immaculate and the food is out of this world. The meats are the real star and the dishes built around them actually complement everything instead of just being a vehicle for brisket. Their brunch menu is fantastic and don't sleep on the sandwiches. The potatoes are killer, too! Also, the portions are generous, which almost never happens at this quality level. Most importantly, the flavor doesn't take a hit either. Quick bit of context for anyone considering this spot: Le Hut Dinette comes from the team behind Heritage Barbecue, so the meat pedigree is real. The chef, Ryan Garlitos, also has a Michelin Plate Award under his belt from his own restaurant. This isn't just good barbecue slapped onto a diner menu. It's someone who genuinely knows what he's doing running the whole show. Only real drawback is parking in the area. It's rough. Pro tip: go on Sundays when the bread spot next door is closed. You'll actually have a shot at a spot.
Made a conscious effort to drive to Santa Ana to dine at Le Hut Dinette, based on good reviews. Our timing was wrong, resulting in a limited American breakfast that was decent but pricey; not distinct or delicious enough to justify the long drive. Le Hut Dinette has a informative website which I tried to plan to, but it gave outdated information and is not being maintained: it gives incorrect open hours tied to brunch, lunch, and dinner. The hours on Yelp and Google are correct: 8am - 3 pm daily. Also the advice for parking is true: need to find street parking and at 8 am, it wasn't particularly easy, especially with the road construction happening. What we later learned from our server (because it is not listed on the menu or website) is that the only things served between 8 - 10 are things titled 'Breakfast Things' on the normal and daily special menu. The other items are served after 10 am till close. And the dinner menu listed on the website (which contained the items that I really wanted to try (arroz caldo, chicken inasal, beef rib)) are no longer offered at all. So we chose from the limited breakfast menu (since it was the only choice). French Toast ($13) - the key word in the menu description is custard. Later looking up custard french toast, learnt that the inside is supposed to taste like bread pudding or creme brule filling, so it matched. The large one piece tasted good, but after two bites, couldn't eat anymore: just too rich for any of us. Bacon and Egg Sandwich ($21). It was well prepared, but wasn't to my wife's taste, with thick slices of chewy (almost pork belly like) bacon, and tart green tomatoes. I ended up eating most of it, and it was OK: really good ingredients prepared well, but just not something I would normally order. Came with tallowed fried potatoes, basically boiled mini potatoes, smashed and fried in tallow on a grill. These were top notch. Pitmaster Slam ($37) - two thick slices of smoked brisket, two eggs, and the same great tallowed fried potatoes. The brisket is top quality carefully smoked, and would have been great if served after preparation, but tasted exactly what it was: reheated from the previous day fast, instead of very slowly which would have remelted all the beef butter nicely through the meat. It did come with some amazing toast: toasted blue corn sourdough from the next door 61 Hundred bakery. Service was OK but slow, friendly as I asked more questions after our meal, just to try to make myself feel a bit better for coming all the way out here. The dishes took a while to be prepared (30+ minute), so after a while, my wife and Mom went to the bakery next door to get bread while we waited. Like a diner, only drip coffee was offered (though a bargain at $1). No hot tea, only iced tea ($3). The dishes were all served together immediately, hot, which I appreciated. Nothing was done incorrectly, but nothing really stood out either (except for the two food items mentioned). It's a confusing dichotomy...looking at the website, it appears as a fine dining establishment, taking reservations through OpenTable ; requesting a credit card to hold the reservation; prices on the higher side; items no longer available because they are considered 'seasonal'. But the food, dining area, service is definitely that of a LA diner (though the speed of food prep wasn't).
Great vibe in this diner. I've been wanting to try it for a while. We got lucky without a reservation. And the two servers were great. The food was rich and delish. Do not come on a diet.
The chili cheese fries were no joke. High quality chili, well-seasoned fries, garnished perfectly with cheese, pepperocinis and thinly sliced onions. The Santa Maria slam, the breakfast potatoes stole the show. The tri tip with chimichurri very solid. And the eggs cooked over easy. The coleslaw was excellent. Balanced the meat heavy order on our part. The burrito en mojado was three meals in one. We took home most of the barbacoa and had a second brunch. Still had some leftover so made eggs and toasted some 6100 bread and had a third breakfast. Service was fantastic and the vibe is analog diner with a modern day spin.
1 month ago
29 days ago
Great food and great service. Reservations are recommended and I believe required. Parking is street parking and you probably have to walk a bit during the busy times. Recommend almost anything on the menu. But French toast was phenomenal. Santa Maria slam was very good. You must get the blue sourdough bread. And the jam. read more
2 months ago
TASTY, BUT OVERPRICED DINER FOOD. Le Hut is the sister restaurant of Heritage BBQ in SJC. As such, brisket and meats are the thing to order here. Today I tried brisket fries--basically Animal Fries with brisket chili thrown on top. It was tasty & filling, but also carries a $22 price tag. This is a diner I come to regularly, but the price makes it hard to justify coming more often, especially in a a town (Santa Ana) with so many affordable Mexican options. read more
1 day ago
I REALLY liked this meal. The interior is so cozy with retro diner vibes written all over it. Service was prompt and efficient. The chili was one of the best I've had. So flavorful. Bread from 6100, meat from heritage, tortillas from burritos la palma. This is a spot that looks unassuming but knows BALL. A new favorite forsure, especially for brunch/breadkast. read more
I was extremely excited to try the (now discontinued) dinner menu at Le Hut Dinette. I was honestly underwhelmed. I started with the blue bread, which I loved, but the credit to which I owe to 6100 Bread. My other favorite dish was the bread pudding for dessert, which was also 6100 Bread! I got a couple of dishes to share, and they were good, definitely heavy and slathered in gravy. I do think for the portions that the dishes are worth the money, but damn these plates are loaded with thick, fatty pieces of meat. One of the dishes did come with a slaw, but I don't think it was enough to cut through the richness. Maybe it's just not for me! I tend not to like such indulgent meals, but I think this would be a great spot for meat lovers. The inside is beautiful for date night, with retro diner decor with refined touches to fit the menu. The wine selection is large, and it's a quiet space with a nice ambience. I hope to come back to try their brunch and give them a second try! read more
5 months ago
We were lucky enough to try their loco moco before it officially hit the menu. Our server told us they were serving it, and honestly, everything we tried was actually really good! The menu is definitely on the pricier side, which is probably the only reason I'd take off a star. But the minimalist aesthetic and cozy vibe make the place so nice, especially since it's located at the French Historic Park. Worth checking out if you're in Santa Ana! read more
Le Hut Dinette is a restaurant that's owned by Michelin-recognized Heritage BBQ from San Juan Capistrano. They take delicious grilled proteins and chef them up into really interesting entrees. Several dishes take BBQ and they add influence from Filipino and Californian flavors. Started off with blue corn sourdough that was baked next door at 6100 Bread and served with tallow and lemon butter. It was chewy, creamy, with hits of lemon. We then had a grilled mushroom arroz caldo, which is a Filipino-style rice porridge that gets tons of flavor from garlic and fried shallots. What takes it to another level is that they have perfectly charcoal grilled maitake mushrooms that gives a smokiness to the porridge that's amazing. As you eat, you get pops of acidity from pickled fresno chiles and the grilled mushrooms are brushed with an addictive ancho glaze. This is an amazing, balanced dish. Our main course was a Kurobata pork belly chop that was pan roasted and grilled over charcoal and topped with a subtle strawberry-guajillo BBQ sauce and a refreshing coleslaw with a dressing that reminded me of sweet vinegar with chili that's often served with rich, fatty Filipino pork dishes. I'll definitely come back for brunch and dinner. Fusion restaurants are often gimmicky, but Le Hut Dinette skillfully balanced flavors without cutting corners. You could taste delicious sauces, perfectly grilled meats, and brightness and acidity to round things out. Some of the dishes represent Filipino flavors and these were very well thought out. Their mushroom arroz caldo, for example, was probably the best lugaw (Filipino term for rice porridge) that I've ever had. I look forward to coming back soon! read more
I came across a YouTube video about Le Hut Dinette a couple weeks ago, and finding out that it was the sister restaurant of Heritage Barbecue, it was a must try since I loved Heritage at the times I went. So, I came here on a Saturday night with a reservation for 5 people and it was an interesting experience to say the least! I really liked the retro diner vibes and the place looked pretty sleek. However, when it came to ordering (which I was eyeing the beef ribs for 2), and the first thing our server told us was that it was sold out. For peak dinner hours, to run out already on a popular dish at 7:30 is disappointing to say the least. So, I had to audible to the tri tip roast, which was good at least, but it was not like the beef ribs that I have tried from Heritage Barbeque a while back. It was also weird that they also ran out of chicken too, which one of the couples at the that table wanted, so they had to switch to the pork belly. Luckily, the dishes we ordered were all good...but it just felt weird to me that they ran out of some food already and it wasn't even near closing. That's like me going to In N Out wanting a double double, only for them to be like "sorry, you are going to have to opt for only a hamburger" instead. I would like to give Le Hut Dinette another chance since I have tried Heritage in the past and the barbecue is bomb, but I honestly did not expect them to have inventory issues at prime dinner hours. The server apologized for the issues due to their early afternoon rush and for how busy they were, but that still didn't really make up for the unavailability of the beef ribs. Perhaps I'm salty because I legit drove an hour down from LA to the OC for a product that I didn't even get to try (with a reservation!) So the final verdict, food was good and the service was nice, but not being able to order the beef ribs and some other dishes unfortunately made what could have been a 5 star experience into something of a 3-3.5 star experience. read more
Popped in for brunch one day and really enjoyed the spot. They have a mix of breakfast and lunch items, with a very different menu for dinner, and I have not gone for that. I had a pastrami sandwich, and it was great, with the right amount of spice and more importantly (for me), nice chunks of fat in the pastrami. This is not supposed to be a lean corned beef. I need to get back and try more options, as well and hit it up for dinner, but it made a very good first impression. read more
Delicious food and such a gorgeous atmosphere. We've been here for brunch and dinner now! We prefer dinner over brunch but it's the perfect mix of cute diner and hip wine bar. Whether you're looking for an elevated bite or celebrating an occasion this is the PERFECT spot!! Love their $1 mugs of coffee too. AND they use bread from 6100 bread, tortillas from Burritos Las Palmas, and meats from Heritage Barbecue! You're in good hands here read more
Some of my friends have been wanting to take me to Le Hutt Dinette for quite some time, and we finally had the opportunity to snag a reservation. We were slightly disappointed to see that they only serve lunch on Thursdays and not dinner, but it is good to know since we will be back to try the dinner menu on another day. We ordered a little bit of everything because we could not help ourselves and wanted to sample as much as possible. We got the coleslaw, blue corn toast, Caesar salad, smashburger, California burrito, and fried chicken sandwich. Everything was absolutely delicious. Not a fry was left behind! We did end up taking the rest of the California burrito home because it was huge, which is definitely not a complaint. We finished off the meal by sharing the chocolate bibingka with oven roasted strawberries, which was incredible. Another fun thing to note: Le Hutt carries a wine from Native Hands, a winemaker local to Southern California. It was very cool to see it on the menu. I love the vibe of the place, and the service came with a smile. We will definitely be back for dinner at some point, hopefully sooner rather than later. read more
3 months ago
This place just doesn't miss! Every visit I've made, the service is immaculate and the food is out of this world. The meats are the real star and the dishes built around them actually complement everything instead of just being a vehicle for brisket. Their brunch menu is fantastic and don't sleep on the sandwiches. The potatoes are killer, too! Also, the portions are generous, which almost never happens at this quality level. Most importantly, the flavor doesn't take a hit either. Quick bit of context for anyone considering this spot: Le Hut Dinette comes from the team behind Heritage Barbecue, so the meat pedigree is real. The chef, Ryan Garlitos, also has a Michelin Plate Award under his belt from his own restaurant. This isn't just good barbecue slapped onto a diner menu. It's someone who genuinely knows what he's doing running the whole show. Only real drawback is parking in the area. It's rough. Pro tip: go on Sundays when the bread spot next door is closed. You'll actually have a shot at a spot. read more
1 day ago
Made a conscious effort to drive to Santa Ana to dine at Le Hut Dinette, based on good reviews. Our timing was wrong, resulting in a limited American breakfast that was decent but pricey; not distinct or delicious enough to justify the long drive. Le Hut Dinette has a informative website which I tried to plan to, but it gave outdated information and is not being maintained: it gives incorrect open hours tied to brunch, lunch, and dinner. The hours on Yelp and Google are correct: 8am - 3 pm daily. Also the advice for parking is true: need to find street parking and at 8 am, it wasn't particularly easy, especially with the road construction happening. What we later learned from our server (because it is not listed on the menu or website) is that the only things served between 8 - 10 are things titled 'Breakfast Things' on the normal and daily special menu. The other items are served after 10 am till close. And the dinner menu listed on the website (which contained the items that I really wanted to try (arroz caldo, chicken inasal, beef rib)) are no longer offered at all. So we chose from the limited breakfast menu (since it was the only choice). French Toast ($13) - the key word in the menu description is custard. Later looking up custard french toast, learnt that the inside is supposed to taste like bread pudding or creme brule filling, so it matched. The large one piece tasted good, but after two bites, couldn't eat anymore: just too rich for any of us. Bacon and Egg Sandwich ($21). It was well prepared, but wasn't to my wife's taste, with thick slices of chewy (almost pork belly like) bacon, and tart green tomatoes. I ended up eating most of it, and it was OK: really good ingredients prepared well, but just not something I would normally order. Came with tallowed fried potatoes, basically boiled mini potatoes, smashed and fried in tallow on a grill. These were top notch. Pitmaster Slam ($37) - two thick slices of smoked brisket, two eggs, and the same great tallowed fried potatoes. The brisket is top quality carefully smoked, and would have been great if served after preparation, but tasted exactly what it was: reheated from the previous day fast, instead of very slowly which would have remelted all the beef butter nicely through the meat. It did come with some amazing toast: toasted blue corn sourdough from the next door 61 Hundred bakery. Service was OK but slow, friendly as I asked more questions after our meal, just to try to make myself feel a bit better for coming all the way out here. The dishes took a while to be prepared (30+ minute), so after a while, my wife and Mom went to the bakery next door to get bread while we waited. Like a diner, only drip coffee was offered (though a bargain at $1). No hot tea, only iced tea ($3). The dishes were all served together immediately, hot, which I appreciated. Nothing was done incorrectly, but nothing really stood out either (except for the two food items mentioned). It's a confusing dichotomy...looking at the website, it appears as a fine dining establishment, taking reservations through OpenTable ; requesting a credit card to hold the reservation; prices on the higher side; items no longer available because they are considered 'seasonal'. But the food, dining area, service is definitely that of a LA diner (though the speed of food prep wasn't). read more
The chili cheese fries were no joke. High quality chili, well-seasoned fries, garnished perfectly with cheese, pepperocinis and thinly sliced onions. The Santa Maria slam, the breakfast potatoes stole the show. The tri tip with chimichurri very solid. And the eggs cooked over easy. The coleslaw was excellent. Balanced the meat heavy order on our part. The burrito en mojado was three meals in one. We took home most of the barbacoa and had a second brunch. Still had some leftover so made eggs and toasted some 6100 bread and had a third breakfast. Service was fantastic and the vibe is analog diner with a modern day spin. read more
I recently dinnered here and I can't stop thinking about the beef pork rib. If you order one thing, order the beef rib for 2 ($129). The Heritage Barbecue smoked beef rib comes with mushroom demi and blistered broccolini and garlic rice on the side. It goes without saying that the star is the smoked beef rib - it's fall off the bone tender and so damn flavorful. However, costars broccolini and garlic rice were just as exceptional. What is there to say about blistered broccolini except the one served with the rib is fire. The feathery tops really picks up the char flavor and it has a nice snap as you bite into it. Additionally, the garlic rice anchors the dish. Ten. I'll be back to check out both their brunch and lunch menus. read more
5 months ago
Diner food, friendly staff, and amazing food! What more could I possibly ask for?! We didnt have a reservation but we were able to sit at the counter and were promptly attended to. I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries and my husband ordered the pastrami sandwich. Both were delicious and the bread so soft! We would love to come back for breakfast sometime. read more
My husband and I came here for dinner Saturday night and had a nice time. The building's architecture is really retro and cool, and the service is great. We started with the blue corn sourdough bread-which we loved (warm, salty and lemony). We tried the potato appetizer and I loved the spicy mayo-type sauce on it. We shared the beef rib for two with charred broccoli and garlic rice, and while it was a good Asian-flavored rib, we had hoped it would be more like the Heritage Texas style BBQ rib, which is more blackened and briny in flavor. Still very good, just different than what we were thinking of. We shared the warm milk bread pudding for dessert and it had a good orange flavor to it. We found parking across the street. Overall, you'll have a nice, unique meal here. read more
Overhyped sister restaurant of Heritage BBQ. Saw this place featured on Youtube. Also, they were already on my radar for the Tallow Fries. The servers are friendly and the restaurant has a laid back ambiance. But the food was very mid. The Tallow Fries were a bit underwhelming. Wish they were crispier and had more seasoning. The Fried Chicken Sandwich and Smoked Chicken Sandwich were both under-seasoned. I wanted to like this place, but I don't think I'll be back. read more
Right next door to 61hundred Bread, Le Hut Dinette has the same quonset hut charm but shifts into a casual diner vibe. They run a breakfast menu for the morning, and have both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was friendly and fast when I was there, but according to the server it does seem like they also get their usual rushes and normally recommend reservations. I went with the brisket breakfast burrito. It's substantially filling even without a side. That said, it leans a one-note texture. The spicy element comes more from chili oil than actual heat, so it doesn't bring much kick, and without it the burrito could use more contrast. Something like a brighter salsa or added crunch would balance it out better. The fried potatoes inside come as whole baby potatoes, and they're cooked properly. No complaints there, but doesn't help with giving a different texture. Seeing what people at other tables were ordering around me, I may come back and try other items on the menu. Everything looked like mountains of food. read more
6 months ago
Le Hut Dinette has one of the cooler restaurant personalities I've seen in Santa Ana. It feels like a classic diner got a modern glow-up, with enough nostalgia to feel charming and enough polish to feel intentional. We started with drinks and were torn between a couple wines, so our server let us taste before deciding. Small touch, but it set the tone. He was patient, helpful, and gave great recommendations. For food, we started with the Patate de Fête. The sauce had the right mix of kick and tang, balancing out the creamy, starchy richness without overpowering it. The clear star was the Mussels Bolognese. The mussels tasted fresh, the seafood-meets-beef bolognese combo sounded unexpected but completely worked, and scooping it up with the 6100 purple sourdough was the move. After one bite, I understood why people wake up at the crack of dawn to get that loaf. It's fluffy, flavorful, and honestly some of the best sourdough I've had. I bake my own loaves, so when I say the bread deserves respect, I mean it. The grilled chicken was solid too. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and a gravy-like sauce that tied everything together with the mashed potatoes. The vegetables were especially impressive, fresh, elegant, and way more thoughtful than the usual side of carrots tossed on for moral support. The pork belly chop was the only dish that did not fully land for me. The strawberry guajillo BBQ sauce had a sweet, citrusy thing going on, and the slaw was refreshing, but the meat itself was a little tough and dry in spots. Dessert brought me right back in. The Japanese milk bread pudding was easily my favorite bite of the night. The pear preserves and chantilly cream were perfect together, and once again, 6100's bread reminded everyone who was really in charge. Overall, I think this might be more of a daytime lunch spot for me, so I'm looking forward to giving it another run. Dinner had some highs, some "almost there" moments, and one bread pudding I may need to emotionally recover from. read more
I was excited to try this place as I'm a fan of Heritage BBQ and Taco Maria but was a bit disappointed by the food. I got the fish tacos and it was a little strange with barely a piece of fish in it and a few orange pieces. They offer 3 different sauces to choose from so I opted to try them all, I really liked the verde sauce but I was surprised to find on my bill that they charged me an extra $2 each for the additional sauces. Service was great, attentive, and they even made me bread pudding which wasn't on the menu, but because they were missing some ingredient, they made it with strawberries which ended up being too tart and sweet. I appreciated it though. The space is small and has the diner feel. Service great. Food ok but overpriced. But I would never return because they don't have their own parking lot and you have to find street parking so it's a bit challenging. read more
3 months ago
As a local I'm so happy this is in my neighborhood. It's definitely a hidden gem in DTSA and it's a must try. Excellent service, amazing food, and I love the mid century theme read more
I've been wanting to try this place for a while after seeing all the positive reviews. And since I was craving some elevated diner food for Valentine's Day, my husband decided to take me here. I was a little disappointed to see that there was a prix fixe menu but I kept an open mind. Here are my thoughts on each dish: 1. Cheesy Potato Croquette: Delicious. Can't go wrong with some fried fluffy potato and cheese. Especially when paired with caviar and some added sweetness from the beet purée. 10/10 2. Strawberry Salad: I ended up getting a tongue ulcer from this. It was SO acidic! As someone who integrates vinegar and lime into my dishes on a daily basis, I was shocked. It wasn't only the vinaigrette; it was also the strawberries themselves. And the crème fraiche didn't do much to balance the sourness of the dish. 5/10 3. Peas and Carrots: Way too much sauce. And why were we given a spoon and knife to eat this? I was struggling to pin down my shrimp to cut it and the spoon collected way too much sauce per bite, making each one overly salty. Overall I was unimpressed with this one. 6/10 4. Beef cheek "Reuben" & Yellowfin Steak: We got one of each to share. The yellowfin was great. The demi sauce was rich and balanced. 7/10 The deconstructed Reuben on the other hand, was interesting on the first bite, but got progressively worse the more I ate it. It was extremely salty and unbalanced. I felt that they should've skipped the rye dust altogether and given us the whole loaf. I was really struggling to finish this one and I heard similar comments from other guests who ordered the same. 4/10 5. Ice cream sundae: I liked this. The strawberry preserves paired great with the chocolate and I liked the crunchy textures. Overall a solid sundae. 8/10 As someone who struggles to drink water regularly, I drank almost 5 glasses that night. And an additional 3 when I got home. Our experience was honestly a little disappointing due to the food, especially since our bill came out to be over $200 (with an additional glass of wine). But service was not bad and I did like the ambiance of the place. It was a little chilly though, and I felt bad for the guests that had to sit outside in the cold with no patio heaters. read more
I admit it. My hut wasn't in it. I had a reservation and also some reservations about going. Who want's one more ho humburger? Was it gonna be another Ruby's Diner with posters of Rosie the Riveter? Hmm...Uncle Sam wants you...he wants you to go somewhere else? Fine. More for me. I am officially falling on my Wakizashiro because, Boy and Girl, was I wrong. This spot is terrific. A re-done WW2 Quansit Hut on a quiet side street (unless the 61 Hundred Bakery next door is open with it's line out the door and a Rugby Scrum to get in or push through to get to Le Hut next door). Little cocktail tables are set up between the Hut and the Hut next door along with a row of tables in front set back a few feet form curb. Good for keeping a lookout for the Dickless Tracey ticketing your ride. (1 hour parking). No worries, the Meter Maid is probably in the queue to buy bread instead of punishing you for overstaying the City's welcome. Now walk into Le Hut Dinette. A counter puts you in the action along with comfy roomy booths that beckon. Fresh leather, fresh new paint, and the whole place is as spotless as a Pathology Lab. A Kitchen Pass Through window lets you see the Kitchen Bee Hive in action. "Hi, I'm Luna" "Is that a typo?" "No, that's my name and I'm your charming Hostess, Server, Sommelier and Busser." She shined like a new moon. Luna was totally rizz and all biz at the same time and that girl knew the entire menu cold and hot along with the quirky Wine List and what paired best with the quirky menu. Who's in the house? Locals. A few that are tired of the hits and misses at Lola Gasper or woofin' the mortgage money at Trust plus a few of us Truffle Pigs that can sniff out a great meal in a culinary challenged environment. Cocktail time? Nope, there ain't none. But there are nine Wines and four Beers. So don't bother asking to see the Master Reserve List as thick as Moby Dick. A bottle of J Brix Stay In Bed Red was a lovely blend of natural grapes, skins, no sulfites, and a delightful pour. Dry-ish leading the way to a fruity finish. This was as soft and smooth as a puppy's tummy. The Food: A menu that's short and to the point. Seven main dishes and three Appetizers/Salads. Order everything. You could give a Chimp a handful of Darts and end up with a great meal here. The Kitchen is mistake proof. The Bread Service featured a stack of four healthy thick slices of Blue Corn Sourdough Bread from next door. It comes with a bowl of less than healthy Tallow Butter (But then it's your chance to show your arteries who's runnin' the show.) Live on the edge. The Chicken Inasal was next up. Incel Chickens that were chicken? The The Chicken was truly chickeny and tasted like what a Chicken dreams of tasting like. The whole half of Mary's was no teeth tender and juicy after being grilled over Binchotan and basted with Annatto, Lemongrass Marinade and Chicken Au Jus. It comes with a pile of Summer Squash and Garlic Rice. I'm returning as soon as I can to order the other half as this dish was bold, creative and perfectly perfected by a Pro. Still hungry? Have some Smoked Beef Ribs from the Mother Ship. There was a mountain of bite size chunks piled high on top of the bones for those who are compelled to go all feral and gnaw on the tomahawk shafts. Smoky, Beefy and satisfying even if you're a devout Vegan. The Kitchen leans toward the Grill having learned and earned their chops at Heritage BBQ, a highly regarded and respected Q joint in San Juan Capistrano. The Eggplant Lasagna was just as described. Eggplant slathered with Smoked Brisket Bolognese, Mozz, Parm, and Fresh Basil. Easy to finish this as you can't stop shoveling it in. Dessert: There is only one, so agonizing over what to select is off the table. No one Dessert for me and two Desserts for the table. Who likes choice anyway? This Dessert was a loaf of Japanese Milk Bread, Egg Custard, Peach Preserves, and enough Heavy Whipped Cream to kick your A1C into another Time Zone. Eat up. Loosen your belt and plan on returning. Le Hut Dinette should get set to see me again real soon, you bet. read more
This place is delicious and the interior is well decorated. Highly recommend the pastrami sandwich and their fries are great! Their chili fries are okay; would prefer more chili vs peperoncini. Overall would recommend! read more
4 months ago
My first visit at this place was for a dinner. At night, the place feels or has the vibe of more of an elegant, vintage roadside diner (where I felt like a character out of a Jack Kerouac). On my most recent visit, I came here with my friend and his family for lunch. Still has that classic diner vibe to it and the same great, friendly service, but they some different offerings on the menu. I was torn between the patty melt and tacos, but ultimately opted for the two tacos place, because I wasn't super hungry and the patty melt seemed like more food. For the tacos (which you can mix and match), I ordered 1 brisket barbacoa and 1 chicken mole taco. You can choose from a few different salsas, so I chose the macha salsa, which is sort of like the Western counter part to the chili oil you find at lots of Chinese restaurants. The salsa and the tacos all had a nice kick to them with smoky flavors coming through. They were delicious. With each visit, the more fond I grow of this spot. Next time I will definitely get the patty melt. read more
Cute spot with substantial fare. The portions and price are not for the faint of heart. You have your classic American breakfast items but with a fun twist. Service is fast and friendly. Would definitely making a reservation, particularly for large parties. Parking is terrible but it's the nature of the area. read more
Opened back in February right next to 61Hundred pastry. The place is set up with outside seating, inside counter top dining seating and booth seating. Not a very big place but just the right size for a diner cozy feel. We went there on a Sunday afternoon with no reservation that landed us with a seat outside in one of the two shaded area. It gets pretty toasty outside so unless you're wanting some natural Vitamin D or chancing on getting the limited shaded seats around noonish, making a reservation would be the way to go. Menu is simple with breakfast and lunch options available. We got the following: Pitmaster Slam which came with 1/2 lb sliced Heritage Barbecue smoked brisket that was tender and not on the dry side, two eggs that can be scrambled or fried- we got it scrambled and was on the salty side. Tallow fried Weiser Farms potatoes- again, on the salty side but has nice texture of softness inside and crunchy on the outside. The meal also came with a choice of toasted blue corn sourdough from next door, which is a bonus or burritos la palma tortillas. 2 Taco Combo, one Brisket Barbacoa and one Pork Chile Verde with choice of salsa. We picked the Verde. The meat in both tacos were nicely seasoned and soft. This place is promising and would attempt the place again. The service was excellent, no complaints here. I would've told them the meal was on the salty side but opted not to so that's on me. Great place for a weekend brunch. Party seated next to us brought their dog and was heartwarmingly welcomed. read more
We had dinner here on Friday night and it was perfect! Loved the architecture of the building and the decor inside. Parking was easy, we found a spot right down the street. Everybody who works here is incredibly warm and friendly, service was excellent. They released a new menu the day we came, and I didn't take a pic of it so I don't remember all the details of the dishes we had. All I can say is every bite was over the top delicious and we cannot wait to return. Their Blue Corn Sourdough (which comes from the bakery next door) with lemon garlic tallow butter is out of this world. It's like the best grilled sourdough you've ever had, with a mix of corn tortilla in it. Amazing! We had a salad with peaches, tomatoes, baby greens, and a delicious creamy vinaigrette, we seriously licked that plate clean. Unique salad with the best flavors. For sides we had a cheesy asparagus dish along with some dill roasted potatoes with a buttermilk dill sauce. My husband couldn't stop saying "these are the best potatoes I have ever had." I have to agree with him! The asparagus was equally good. My entree was a NY steak with potato and onion puree, along with some grilled shishito peppers. Perfection! The sauce under the steak was sweet and savory and so yummy. I didn't even need to use the steak knife they gave me (it's served pre-sliced) because it was so tender. Husband got their Pork and Peas, which I wasn't too excited about cause I don't care much for peas. This dish changed my mind! The pork belly was so rich and succulent, it was balanced well with their split peas, okra, and collared greens. Portions were big enough for us to bring half of almost everything home for dinner the next night, and it all reheated beautifully. We can't wait to go back and share the beef rib dinner for two, we have always wanted to get the beef rib at Heritage, but now we can get it closer to home! Their lunch and breakfast menus sound great as well, I know we will be back very soon. read more
I absolutely loved the decor and the 1950s diner vibe that it gave! Felt like a cool vintage experience. Ordered the eggplant lasagna and the smoked brisket bolognese gave it so much flavor! The brisket was tender and flavorful. It was topped with a melted layer of mozzarella. I enjoyed the freshly grated parmesan on top with a side of shredded basil. All the flavors went beautifully together and it made the perfect italian dish! Enjoy the blue corn sourdough bread as an appetizer! The tallow in the butter made it so soft and creamy, and the lemon made sure it wasn't overly salty. The bread was so good I went the next day to buy a loaf. It was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Our waitress was very polite and attentive! She made some great recommendations and frequently checked on us. Will definitely visit again soon! read more
5 months ago
4 months ago
I came here with my family on a whim on a Friday night, no reservations needed and we walked in. The setting is cozy and retro, I loved that. My husband and I split a bottle of the house Merlot and got the rib (to die for). They have a kids menu too, but not printed on paper. They have burger, grilled cheese, and quesadillas for kids. Our server was super attentive and we would come back again to try all their other dishes! read more
11 months ago
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Where is the best place to park nearby?
Parking is on the streets around the restaurant
Anything for a vegan to eat?
Considering that the owners are running the best bbq in OC, I highly doubt anything is 100% vegan because even their fries are fried in beef tallow.
Do they take reservations Sunday or is it first come first serve?
