Brought 15 people to Mayfield last night for my birthday dinner, and they absolutely delivered. Handling a group that size is no small feat, but the staff didn't miss a beat. Here's the thing: most of our group isn't particularly adventurous when it comes to Mediterranean food. Throw in some picky eaters and a few kids, and you've got a tough crowd to please. Somehow, Mayfield won everyone over. We ordered our way through pretty much the entire menu. Appetizers, small plates, medium plates, large plates, desserts. Dish after dish came out, and there wasn't a dud in the bunch. The Rip & Dip was a hell of a way to start. Every dip was fantastic, the drinks were excellent, and the whole experience just worked. Great food, great hospitality, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Went in for dinner yesterday at around 4:30pm. They don't have a full dinner menu until 5pm but there's a full bar and some limited snacks. Had a couple of drinks at the bar and waited for the dinner menu. The cocktails are pricey but inventive and worth it. I wish I could try them all but one must know its own limits. Speaking of limits, I didn't have any when it came to the food. We ordered the Supper Club which is $60 per person. You get a "Rip N Dip" starter of challah bread and your choice of 3 dips. You also get a small plate, a medium plate, a large plate and a dessert. We also added an additional medium plate which honestly was way too much. We had the following: -RIP N DIP with challah bread and the following dips: Baba Ghanoush smoked eggplant puree, Date Labneh toasted pepitas & chili oil , and Spinach Whipped Feta dried cranberries & confit garlic. You MUST try this! -Tuna Lavash Tostada (2 per order)* bigeye tuna sashimi, harissa & cilantro gel on a sesame lavash cracker pomegranate molasses. -Batata Harra Thousand Layered Potatoes confit garlic labneh, Aleppo chili & lemon zest -Grilled Harissa Prawns shell on colossal black tiger prawns, butter beans, zucchini & gremolata -Slow Braised Lamb Shank flatbreads, farro tabbouleh, herby labneh, amba sauce, hummus, zhoug & pickles -Honey & Feta Whipped Cheesecake filo pastry nest, figs, date molasses & almonds Al the food was delicious and we left with a full belly. The service was outstanding, everyone that helped us was friendly. Our server allowed us to pace the meal to our liking and gave us plenty of space to enjoy. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Stopped by this place for a quick breakfast! I ordered the Turkish Eggs, which were incredible, and my husband got the Steak & Eggs, which were great too. The setup and ambience are very pleasant! The upstairs terrace feels like a private backyard -- cozy, green, and relaxing. The service was great too! Overall, such a nice spot for breakfast! read more

The best Shakshuka with amazing sourdough! I love the array of Mediterranean/brunchy foods. The drinks I've tried haven't been great though - pretty watery coffees/matchas. Very cute ambiance, and no wait on a Saturday! The only negative was that we ordered the crispy potatoes as a side but they sat on top a thick layer of their harissa aioli which we assumed would come on the side to dip. Unfortunately, we didn't like the aioli's flavor, so it would have been nice if the menu described that they came on top of the aioli, so we could have asked for it on the side. read more

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We loved the modern and open atmosphere! The service was also great on a Sunday afternoon @ 2 but there were barely any customers there. The food came fast and I enjoyed the baba ghanoush , my hamburger, the non alcoholic Mango drink, and Mango sorbet . So based on my experience I would say it was very good but others in our party of 6 said the food was average. I think the prices for some items were a bit high for the size of the food though. read more

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Fun place for happy hour. We were excited by the Levantine cuisine and were pleased by the tasty food. Our surprise favorite of the night was the snap peas - which were generous in size, fresh and bright and flavorful. The dish was also just gorgeous in the greens and purple (flowers). We also had the rip and dip ($15 for 3 dips and 2 ginormous pieces of challah bread). The feta was our preferred dip although they were all pretty good (hummus and baba ganoush). The zatar fried chicken was just okay - a fairly small piece of chicken in the sandwich (compared to the bun at least) and not particularly interesting. Service was friendly but fairly slow on a Wednesday and we had to hail down multiple other staff to help us throughout the night. read more

This place was incredible. Every dish was impressive and out of this world. It felt special like you had a personal chef. Beautiful presentation, good portions and the tastiest food we've had in a long time. Service was fast and professional. The ambiance is open and modern but sit at the upstairs patio for a cozier feel. read more

This was the perfect place for our girl dinner! Mayfield whips up the most inventive, delicious, and beautiful looking plates! Their food is rooted in Levantine cuisine which comes from the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Everything was too too good! We got the Baba Ganoush with Bread, Batata Harra Thousand Layered Potatoes, and Grilled Cabbage. The Baba Ganoush is a an eggplant puree with crushed pistachios. Such a gorgeous savory dip. Their house-made bread is a must-get to pair! Super fluffy and toasted to perfection. The Batata Harra Thousand Layered Potatoes were my personal favorite. The potatoes were sooo crispy and the sauce (made of labneh yogurt, chili, and lemon) that it came with had me licking up very last bit. Lastly, don't sleep on their Grilled Cabbage! It was served as a wedge and featured XO sauce, dried sausage, peanuts and tahini labneh sauce. This would probably get any kid to eat their veggies. Will most definitely be returning! read more

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Our party of 4 had a fantastic meal here. It is definitely worth doing the Supper Club for $60/pp just based on the pricing of each of the dishes, but it does end up being a lot of food. The only portions that were really large were the mains but all of us were feeling pretty full already after the medium dishes came out. We ordered the 5 dips (which is unlimited with the supper club - least favorite was the spinach feta and best were the muhammara and date labneh), corn ribs, layered potatoes, peaches & burrata, beef tagine croquettes, fried chicken, lamb shank, honey and feta cheesecake, and sticky toffee pudding. Honestly, there wasn't one bad outlier and all of us enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was attentive and efficient. I loved the food and casual atmosphere and will definitely return to try other menu items. We were seated upstairs and noticed that when we went downstairs to leave after finishing up dinner it was much cooler downstairs, which probably would have made for a more comfortable dining experience with the recent heatwave. Nevertheless, two very enthusiastic thumbs up for Mayfield. read more

I love Mayfield restaurant in SJC and have been here at least 30 times in the last 5 years. They change their menu seasonally and I can always find delicious gluten free food that is AWESOME! I love the sweet potatoes that are presented beautifully. I also enjoyed the snap peas tonight! Our waitress tonight was great. I think they recaptured the magic here and I highly recommend! read more

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Been coming here for almost 4 years now, it is an awesome modern take on some middle eastern food but also a fusion of other Europeanand Mediterranean food. Service is always great, cocktails are on point (especially the espresso martinis), and food is top notch and bonus points for a lot of it being plamt based while also having great protein options. It is one of the few places where I feel like I am healthy after leaving and having a ton of food. I like staying in the beautiful patio but the maon room is fine too. This place never disappoints. read more

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Tried this spot for the first time last Friday and was so impressed with the service and food. It was so delicious, we ordered the branzino and the lamb and it was so delicious. Service was great and even though it was a very busy evening we were still well looked after. Even seeing the owner waiting and cleaning tables made us love this place even more. Make sure you book, it fills up and gets busy there were a few people waiting to get in as they have a timeframe for how long you can have the table for to make more space for people to eat. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for an amazing dinner in SJC. read more

Mayfield - Slow Braised Lamb Shank + Branzino - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

The overall set up and layout of these place is really nice. You get a great view of the area so we enjoyed a nice view while we were there. Service was a tad slow, it took us awhile to have our orders taken but the server was really nice. Ordered the cardamom and rose latte, the chicken skewers and the lamb wrap. The food was just ok. The skewer plate really needed some sauce because there was a light coating of sauce that the chicken sat on, and then you get a salad that didn't haven't any kind of dressing making the plate overall taste really dry. The wrap was really good, we loved the bread that was used for the wrap. Overall a nice place but just needs a few tweaks to make the food really stand out. read more

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What an adorable place! From the decor you would never be able to tell this is spectacular Mediterranean food. It's pink. It's vibey and they have great cocktails. Get the white melon Negroni and thank me later. For starters, we got all the dips and GIANT chunks of challah bread. The red pepper walnut dip was my favorite. Then we got the borekh (a sort of filo dough samosa) and the fried eggplant. You want this. The green zhoug sauce is amazing. We also got the zatar spiced fried chicken and the lamb shank. Excellent meal! And excellent service. read more

Mayfield - Lamb shank - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I am so glad I finally got to try this place. I didn't even realize they had a cute little patio outback. So we opted to sit there on a beautiful day for brunch. The staff dresses in regular cloths so I didn't realize who worked there and who didnt. Very casual feeling. Cute decorations! I got the Chicken Shishlik and it was delicious!! I read all the reviews and was very happy with my choice. Great color and great flavors! The other 2 dishes my friends got also looked great! Everything looked great! A little pricy but that's the way it goes these days! I definitely want to go back for the supper club! Looks great! SYOY! read more

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Drinks were poured swiftly, mirrors where available for photos and bar tenders were tending lol read more

Mayfield - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

I really enjoyed this restaurant! The ambiance was great and the family style meals are the way to go! We were a group of 4 so for $60 a person we could enjoy the Supper Club meal where we get all the starting dips, and 2 of each of all the meal sizes. It was plenty of food for the 4 of us. We even had some leftovers to take home. The cocktails were all very delicious. I had a dessert wine because I wanted something sweet to drink. My family enjoyed the cocktails because they preferred how they weren't as sweet as other cocktails. I liked all the dips and the challah was absolutely amazing. My favorite dip was the hummus. I really liked the snap peas (which is saying something because normally I can't stand the taste of them) but they were seasoned very well. The fried eggplant was definitely my favorite veggie dish of the night. I highly recommend that dish. Some other memorable dishes we had were the lamb meatballs (the sauce it came with was delicious) and the steak. For dessert, I recommend the sticky bread pudding. It was served with a generous school of vanilla bean ice cream and it was the perfect end dish for the night. We hope to come back to this restaurant again soon! read more

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Holy smokes! We ate here in a whim tonight for the first time ever. Not only was everything absolutely perfect (hummus, date lebnah, lamb meatballs, THE TUNA TOSTADAS, and the branzino), our server (at the bar) Annika was likely the best server we've ever had. She was so kind, concerned about allergies and attentive. Cannot wait to go back. This is a new rotation for date night for sure! read more

Mayfield is an absolute dream. I went the other day with a friend, and honestly, I'm still recovering from how good the food was. The atmosphere is gorgeous, and the staff treat you like you are a close friend. if you haven't been for happy hour, you are seriously missing out. Between the double-baked yams, the steak, and the fish, I'm ready to move in. Five stars simply isn't enough. read more

Had a chance to try Mayfield when in San Juan Capistrano with friends for lunch and this was a great option with awesome food. This spot has delish Mediterranean food with lots of flavor and a great ambiance. This is a nice spot to bring friends and family with really good service. For food we got: * Rip and dip - this came with 5 dips and challah bread which was awesome. I loved all the dips but the muhammara and the date labneh were my favorite! This dish was absolutely perfect for sharing * Twice cooked sweet potatoes - this was absolutely divine as the sweet potatoes were nice and crispy on the outside while soft on the inside. This was my favorite dish it was that good! The sauce on the bottom complimented the sweet potatoes perfectly * Cauliflower shawarma - this was also yummy with a nice tahini sauce - my only wish would be they put more sauce on the dish next time as it gives it so much flavor *ZFC - this was the zaatar fried chicken sandwich and it was very flavorful with juicy chicken. This also came with French fries which was really yummy and the perfect side to the sandwich Overall we had a great experience trying the food here! read more

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Reviewing solely as a brunch spot, this is a definite 5/5. The menu has a ton of variety for tasty shareable and individual food items, hot drinks, and brunch cocktails. With a great light and airy ambience right off of the train tracks, it is a relaxed and cheery spot to enjoy good food with good people. Wait staff was helpful, attentive, and friendly. FOOD/DRINKS -Rip & Dip: got all five dips and all five were excellent. The challah to go with it has a wonderful soft texture that is easily devoured by itself or with any of the dips. Honestly just order more challah. -Twice Cooked Sweet Potatoes: who knew that sweet potatoes could be this creamy and still look like sweet potato strips? I was not expecting how delicious these would be. Definitely on the sweet side (like a sweet potato casserole without the brown sugar and walnut topping) -Cauliflower Shawarma: expect a whole cauliflower with tasty sauce drizzled all over! The sauce makes it on this dish. -Shakshuka: excellent consistency and taste; the feta cheese is a perfect addition and the flavor is spot on. -Drinks: all beautifully presented! Really enjoyed the spices of the golden latte and they all congregated to the bottom, which was a good sign of it not just being a mix. Can't speak for dinner, but brunch is a success here! Yes, on the pricey side, but not for San Juan Capistrano. Would go again! read more

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Mayfield has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants! Everything we've tried has been amazing, but the dips and steak skewers are our fav. And the popcorn they bring when you arrive is so addictive. The staff are always kind and inviting. Geneva, our server, provided great service the last time we were there. read more

Mayfield - Challah, Spinach Whipped Feta Dip, Muhammara Dip - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Mediterranean food with a twist!! We ordered the eggs Benedict (discounted) and the rise and shine. The rise and shine was to die for!!! Blood Mary's were on point! Place is super clean and roomy. Outdoor seating. We sat at the bar and bartenders were great! They made me a matcha martini (off the menu) and aced it! read more

Mayfield - Eggs Benedict and rise and shine - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Finally went to Mayfield this past weekend and wow what a great experience. The staff is delightful, the wine list is very nice and the food is amazing. We just shared a couple of thins but definitely will go back to try more things. Yum! read more

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Great flavors, but the portions were quite small, I left feeling hungry. The service was good, although it did take a while for our food to arrive. They have a great selection of wines, and the restaurant itself is really cute with a nice, open atmosphere. Overall, I enjoyed the food and ambiance, but I wish the portions were more generous. read more

Still absolutely love this place. Second time here for different flavors. It's a must try! Got the 5 different Mediterranean dips with challah. Delicious! All favors are so different and perfectly created. The cauliflower shawarma was just as good as first time if not better. Get it if you enjoy cauliflower. It levels it up like you've never tasted before. The branzino with couscous and squash, got to say was a bit bland and a let down. Not much flavor compared to everything else. Service is on point and the ambience is so clean farmhouse culinary cuisine it's great. read more

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Cute little spot- came here before a concert at Coach House! Good atmosphere and server was attentive. Food was okay- not a repeat! Popcorn served at Happy Hour was delicious! We had the dips and bread/veggies combo- feta with spinach was good, as was the date Lanbe, the baba ghanoush was a miss! Some of the cucumbers served in the veggie selection had soft and moldy parts ! They do have a fun cocktail menu! The Turkish Delight drink was very good- not too sweet! The squash was okay and the zaatar fried chicken was good - but not life changing. Overall it was a nice dinner, but wouldn't need to rush back! read more

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Tried the shakshuka yesterday and it was AMAZING! The sauce was soooo delicious...I'm still dreaming about it :) The poached eggs were a bit overcooked but overall, this dish was so well done. The muhammara was also really yummy. However, both of us found the challah bread to be an odd accompaniment. I think they used to serve the dips with fresh pita, which was a much better fit imo for the dips. All in all, we really enjoyed our meal and I can't wait to come back again for brunch. read more

Mayfield was a lot of fun. We came in on a Sunday afternoon, just before the full kitchen closed for afternoon snacks. The place wasn't too packed, and we had the most awesome server, a young fella (can't remember his name because.... I'll get to that later) that supposedly has a strong squat game in the gym. Great server, great energy, and gave us some fantastic cocktail suggestions. Shout out to the Baba Ghanoush and avo toast. I don't know what was in the "noush", but it was probably one of the best I had. But that avo toast..... uniquely crunchy with all the right veggie fixins, this was the first time I felt like my avo toast had some actual substance. If you can only get one thing, get the avo toast.... but only if you have broad palate. Boring traditionalists may not get it...... but hey, stay boring. This style is clearly for the elevated with personalities far above a bumper sticker. Now.... the cocktails. Oh the cocktails! (and the reason I can't remember our server's name.... not because I drank a lot, but because i don't actually drink a lot). First, after a long drive, I had to start with the espresso martini. Great espresso base, so this one went down fast and easy, like my first college freshman hookup (Ivy was her name.... wow... that was 20 years ago, and I still remember!). The second was strictly recommended by our squat commando server: the Aztec Old Fashioned. You've GOTTA see the picture I included. It was like playing with a lightsaber... if it was a cocktail. Fun to look at, fun to sip, this one is for the bold and brave. If you wear socks to bed, drink this, and you'll man up and kick that practice. Absolutely loved it. Huge shout to the Turkish Delight cocktail. I generally don't like gin, but good lord, when the wife ordered this, I was actually jelly.... FANTASTIC cocktail. Ok..... that's all I remember... because apparently those 2 cocktails (ok... and 3 generous sips of my wife's cocktail), knocked me out enough to have to watch a movie across the street, just to take a nap. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Mayfield is a beautiful restaurant in San Juan Capistrano, by the Los Rios historical district. We came for brunch and were seated at one of the open windows overlooking the street. Our server was fantastic and I loved that she took our orders from outside the restaurant, on the other side of our open window. They specialize in Mediterranean food. My husband has been looking for a good shakshuka and their version of the eggs in a fiery tomato stew ($19) was exactly what he wanted! I chose the Big Sabich Sando ($19), with falafel and grilled eggplant, which was good. It's a little on the pricey side, but the setting is quite lovely. Got my eyes on the cauliflower shawarma, which the LA Times said was worth the drive! Hourly parking available in the public garage down the street. read more

Mayfield - Shakshuka - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I came here with my friend and husband for a holiday dinner. My husband and I have been to Mayfield before and really wanted our friend to experience it as well. The service was great! He took time to explain the menu and the Supper Club option to us, which we decided to do so we could try a variety of dishes. With the Supper Club, you receive all of the dips with veggies and challah bread, plus your selections of two small plates, one medium plate, two large plates, and a dessert. All of the dips were great and the challah was absolutely delicious and the veggies were so fresh. The date labneh was especially unique and paired beautifully with the challah, and both the baba ganoush and hummus also stood out as favorites. For the small plates, we chose the Moroccan carrots and the snap peas. Both were good, but the snap peas really surprised us. It was such a fresh, bright, and flavorful dish. For the medium plate, we ordered the mussels. They were good, but we felt the quality of the mussels could have been better. One of the bread slices served with them was also a little too charred with about half of it being burnt to the point of being inedible. For the large plates, we had the za'atar fried chicken and the hanger steak. Unfortunately, we were all disappointed with the quality of the meats, especially the steak. The pieces were mostly end cuts, which made it feel more like leftovers than a composed dish. The steak pieces were tough, gamey-smelling, and a couple were inedible. My friend had to spit out a piece of the steak because of how inedible it was. Overall, the large plates fell short for us this visit and we were beyond disappointed. For dessert, we had the bread pudding, which was delicious. It's made with their challah bread and the flavors of cardamom and orange blossom were wonderful. The only small downside was that the scoop of ice cream was placed on top of the hot ramekin, so it melted quite a bit before we started eating, but it still tasted great. Although this experience didn't quite live up to our previous visit, especially when it came to the chicken and steak, the service was excellent, some of the dishes were still enjoyable. We were disappointed in the large plates. I left feeling conflicted if I'm interested in returning based on the quality of the proteins we chose. read more

The service and atmosphere at Mayfield is amazing. Thank you Jillian for taking such great care of us and thanks to the management for letting your folks be themselves. As I looked around all I could see was a bunch of happy team members that actually cared about their job and went out of their way to be professional. What a great date night for wifey and I!! read more

Mayfield is a gem in San Juan Capistrano. It is a small but beautifully set up restaurant with great lighting and cool, efficient weight staff. They have a medium size, seasonal menu with well sourced produce, and meats in the true Mediterranean style. Cocktails and drink options are excellent. It is not a big location so you have to plan to come to dinner. Prices are on the standard to slightly high side for the area, but appropriate. This is a spot I have returned to many times and will do so again! read more

Absolutely will be back. This is another one of those restaurants where you'll need a fat wallet to try, but it's worth it. They have the menu divided into small, medium and large plates which is great because then you can try many things but beware of the prices because it'll catch up with you when the bill comes although we all had more than one drink and we ate very. That said, every dish is really well thought out, absolutely delicious and unique in flavors. I think the roasted sweet potatoes were my favorite. Such a beautiful crunch on the outside. Service was also 5 stars. The bartender, the servers, the hostess, everyone was polite and attentive. read more

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Amazing drinks and food menu. I loved the Za'tar chicken sandwhich and I also enjoyed the latte drinks.

We had such a great brunch at Mayfield in San Juan. We ordered the French Toast, the Morning Person, the Moroccan, the Baba Ganoush, and a couple of matcha lattes. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The French Toast was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, and not too sweet, which I really liked. The Morning Person plate felt super fresh and balanced, simple ingredients done really well. The Moroccan was cozy and packed with warm spices, really comforting. The Baba Ganoush was a surprise favorite. It was super creamy with a nice smoky flavor, and the carrots/sides it came with was perfect. The matcha lattes were great too, smooth and not overly sweet, which is hard to find. The space is bright and laid-back, and the staff were really friendly without being overbearing. You can tell they care about the details. It's the kind of spot you want to come back to, chill, delicious, and just a good vibe all around read more

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Always have a good time at Mayfield -- the cocktails are original and delicious. The food (especially anything with eggplant) is so good. The servers feel like they are having fun and enjoy being there ... which makes me want to return. read more

Mayfield - Dressed as Mrs. Roper for Swallows Day. :) - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Came to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and it was a success! This restaurant is a twist on North African/ Mediterranean inspired dishes. Lots of unique flavors and great pairings. We started off with cocktails and really enjoyed the Turkish delight drink. Prices for bottle of wines were super reasonable, and you can also buy by the glass. Our server was super helpful, attentive and helped break down the menu. The 5 dips with focaccia was divine. Highly recommend trying all 5 vs buying each individually. I also had the pleasure of trying the pork belly dish and it was divine! It was paired with baked beans, and pork grinds with a nice spicy after taste. Birthday desserts are not provided but we still tried the stick toffee cake. It's made out of dates and served with vanilla ice cream. Ambience is perfect for a date or even just a quick hangout for drinks. There is a small bar area for seating and 2 floors of indoor seating in addition to the outside patio. read more

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So happy to have chosen to eat here! The inside is clean and bright with seating floor level and a small section upstairs to eat at. Wyatt, our waiter, was quick and helpful. The dip was so good! It was creamy and flavorful and had pieces of garlic and it was so so smooth. The wrap had tons of flavor and the meat was cooked perfectly. The prosciutto and egg toast was so tasty too! read more

Mayfield - Spinach Whipped Feta with a side of Foccacia - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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We came in on off hour's yesterday. While the service and drinks were fantastic, the two hamburgers we ordered were unfortunately not edible. The patties were extremely overcooked, charred, and very salty. Additionally, the fries were over-seasoned. We were disappointed with the quality of the food and do not plan on returning. read more