Wow! The flavors at Flare blew us away…read more My hubby and I were looking for a new place to try for our date night. I remembered the opening soon signs for Flare when we used to live by Ryon Park. Since we moved, I'd almost forgotten so I was excited to finally try their food. The staff that greeted and tended to us were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere has a hole-in-the-wall vibe with its intimate seating. The back tables have glowing lights like stars which was a nice touch. That being said, I feel like the interior could use some more color. Maybe some Japanese or Korean art would be cool. We started out with some milk tea. I ordered the tiger milk tea which was sweet with caramel and I added honey Boba. For the food, they have hot pots! A unique offering for the Lompoc area. The food at Flare is mostly Korean and Japanese inspired food with some California influences. Like the beef Bulgogi fries my husband ordered-- were bomb. They came with a spicy mayo like sauce that was a savory and sweet suprise. The saltiness of the beef and melted cheese-- ultimate comfort food. It would've been even better with avocado. I ordered a fusion rice bowl. At first I was skeptical about the sauce the shrimp came with. But after the first bite my mouth was bursting with flavor. Freshness from the sour cream mixed perfectly with the mildly spicy red sauce dressing the shrimp (no tails which I appreciated). Little bits of cilantro mixed into the warm jasmine rice balanced out the salty and savory shrimp. Add in the freshness of the crisp lettuce, pico de gallo and corn. Overall, it created a beautiful balanced dish I didn't know I needed; a meal that satisfied my soul. Next time we come I can't wait to try their hot pots! Highly recommend you check out Flare.

I found Flare delightful…read more The food was fresh and delicious. Maybe a Korean influence with a California flare? The service was excellent, not to much but always close when needed. The atmosphere was light and fresh. All-in-all a good experience.

I got a mushroom pizza for around 18 dollars and left a 3 dollar tip. When I left the restaurant…read morethe charge I approved was for 21 dollars but when I looked at my credit card bill I saw they had charged me 31 dollars. I don't know if this was malice or some sort of accident but they took 10 dollars from me. So I called the restaurant to report it and was told a manager would call me back which never happened. I would suggest saving your receipt when you go there and checking your credit card afterwards. Update : the manager reached out to me and compensated me for their mistake. I think it was an honest mistake. Also the food was good so I will be back.

To dine in a hotel lobby is usually to surrender to culinary mediocrity--a landscape of overpriced…read moreclub sandwiches and transient fatigue. What one does not anticipate stumbling upon is a stealthy, spectacular triumph of flavor hiding in plain sight. Let us begin with the revelations from the kitchen, which operates with a muscular generosity completely unbothered by its zip code. Consider the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. In lesser hands, these are a greasy, afterthought appetizer. Here, they are elevated to a robust study in textures: the shattering crispness of perfectly rendered pork fat giving way to the bright, vegetal heat of the pepper. It is an unpretentious masterpiece. The ribeye tacos follow suit, arriving with staggering, bountiful portions that mock the typical stinginess of hotel dining. The beef carries a charred, undeniable richness, proving that this kitchen harbors serious, hidden talent. Even the bar delivers a shock to the system: a Winter's Bourbon concoction that possesses a seasonal gravity and warmth you would expect from a velvet-roped speakeasy, not a lobby counter. Yet, to experience this hidden gem, one must navigate the bizarre, static theater of the front-of-house. Hospitality is, fundamentally, a kinetic art. It is a dance of invisible choreography, anticipating needs and clearing plates. The manager on duty, however, seemed entirely unaware of this requirement, remaining locked in a state of profound, almost geological stillness. Anchored to a single table and clutching a siren-branded Starbucks cup as if it were a talisman against actual labor, they never breached a five-foot radius. One longed to see them traverse the room--a brisk walk to inspect a corner booth, a sweeping pivot to direct traffic, or simply the basic physical act of placing one foot in front of the other to confirm they were, in fact, part of the restaurant's ecosystem. This visual dissonance extends to the bartender, who engineered my exceptional bourbon while engaged in the vigorous, open-mouthed mastication of chewing gum. It is a casual defiance of professional decorum that makes the drink's excellence all the more baffling. In the end, this restaurant is a profound paradox. It is a genuine, undeniable find--a place where you will feast remarkably well on ribeye and rendered fat. Just come prepared to marvel at the food, while wondering if the management might eventually remember how to walk.

My husband and I wanted to check out a local spot on a Monday night before Christmas. We decided to…read moretry this place out. We made a takeout order on our phone and it took 15 minutes for the food to be ready. We ordered a 3-piece fish and chips meal and a 1/2 pint of clam chowder. The meal came with a coleslaw and I asked for tartar sauce. I didn't like the coleslaw because the sauce tasted a little sour. The fries were a little bland and not crispy either. The fish itself was good. I do wish the coating it was fried in was more seasoned because when I bit into it, it was cooked well but not a lot of flavor. The clam chowder was good. It was creamy and the vegetables were cooked well. They were tender but not too soft or mushy. We both liked the hush puppies because they were crisp on the outside but soft and moist on the inside. They had a perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness. The tartar sauce was good. I tasted dill and I enjoyed it a lot; it was a good dip with the fries.

Totally disappointed... we went a few weeks back. Silly but we were most looking forward to trying…read morethe coleslaw with cucumbers and wasabi. I can't even tell you how disappointing it was. It was the tiniest little container for three dollars. When I say tiny, I mean the size that they put to go condiments in. There was no cucumbers and zero wasabi flavor. I even went to the counter to ask her if they had given me the right thing and she confirmed yes. The three shrimp "snack "was $16.95 and read it was three jumbo butterfly fried shrimp. These were not jumbo. They were medium at best... I dare say on the small side. And for sure look like they came out of a Costco bag of frozen fried shrimp. I don't even remember what I ordered. I think I had the clam strips and everything just tasted like it came frozen from the store. I also ordered a small clam chowder, which was similar story to the coleslaw. The smallest container. Think child size ice cream cup. The menu says it's homemade clam chowder.... It was very underwhelming. The atmosphere is very cute in this place, the beers on top seem like they might be appealing if you drink. Lol... the food is nothing to speak about and extremely overpriced. Even the french fries taste like they are out of a bag. I hate writing bad reviews. But if I can save someone going in for a quick bite, spending well over $50 for just that and receiving what is seemingly frozen food you can easily make it home. For a fraction of the cost that is.

Good food. LOTS of selections. Generous portions when you…read moreeat-in. Avoid take out. Because the portions are not as much as when you sit down and eat-in. I usually order the pineapple fried rice, pad thai and tom yum soup.

The food and service as well as ambiance here was really good. It was especially good we were able…read moreto find this place as most the other places that were near here were either crowded or closed and out of business. Thank goodness we were able to find this place and most importantly, the food and pricing was outstanding. This is a good place to go to even though it is kind of hidden. It is in a spot otherwise and it is just fun to be here to eat and hang out. Would recommend going here if you're out here visiting and need to get dinner or something.

We stopped by on a Friday night for dinner and it was packed, but luckily they have overflow…read moreseating in the front. The service was amazing--super friendly and welcoming. You can really feel that it's a family-owned spot that's been around for years. We also loved the new location. The food was all delicious. There were four of us, and we shared a couple of appetizers, a bottle of local wine from Ampelos, and a few dishes. Not pictured, but the lasagna was incredible--it's definitely my new go-to. The portion is huge, so be ready to share or take leftovers home. My husband had a chicken pasta dish and loved it as well. Everything was great, and you truly feel like family here. This is definitely our new favorite Friday night dinner spot!

I came here with some colleagues for dinner and it was a good time. It kind of looked like a…read morespeakeasy with the cafe in the front and you walk down an alley to the restaurant part. That was really cute. I can't remember our servers name but he was great. He was very enthusiastic sans made great banter with my colleagues and I throughout the night. I ordered the chicken Parmesan with the bolanese and it was really good. Very well seasoned and was a good portion size! We also had the fried calamari and those were tasty as well. The cannoli was our choice for dessert and it was magnificent! I believe they said the crust was handmade so I would definitely come back just for that.

Drunken noodles are the best (aka pad kee mao). You know it's good when out of state folks have to…read morereturn there just to get their fix for Thai.

I hadn't realized I hadn't updated my review!! Yikes!! We've…read morebeen enjoying Suvan's again for the past couple years. Still the same space, but comfortable and the food is DELISH!! I am still hooked on the same faves, and they happily make mild and leave out the onions. I haven't had a bad dish. They're always very nice and accommodating every time.

Amazing food and amazing service couldn't recommend it more. Surprised more people weren't there.read more

Ordered a beef and chicken teriyaki bowl and shrimp fried rice takeout. The staff was super…read morefriendly and the food was well packaged when I picked it up. Overall the food was really good and fresh. I will definitely order again :)

Delicious food tortillas homemade. I always go here with my prima on Saturdays we both enjoy it…read moretogether

Great food.... bad service. They take your order and then you are on your own. They don't let you…read moreknow when your to-go order is ready. You have to keep asking I guess? Horrible. They let me sit for 45 minutes after my order was done and the whole time they told me they only had one cook, so need to be patient. I finally walked up and asked if that bag was my food and yeah... my order was sitting at the register for 30 minutes. Barely an apology....They don't care about you.

I love this truck and their food. Tacos and Mariscos El Culichi kept me and other coworkers well…read morefeed while working away from home and very long hours. Their food was always fresh and delicious. I am so glad we were able to discover this truck, they sell anything you may imagine, tacos, burritos, soups, seafood; you named it, they have it! Their salsas are amazing specially the red one. The employees were super nice they went out of their way to make us feel at home! I don't recall where is it by but is in front of a Liquor Store, parking is accessible. There is no seating outside, keep that in mind so you can take your food to go.

The absolute best food truck around at a reasonable price! Fantastic food all around you can't go…read morewrong

I love this spot. I usually just come straight here instead of American Hosts. Here, the service…read moreare good and the food as well.

Worst gumbo I've ever had in my life. Menu said they had seafood gumbo. This was shredded beef…read more Broth was horrible.