This is a great place to come to get food whether it's to dine in or takeout. Best place to come…read moreand eat in Orange County. It is located inside the beaitful Rahma Center and is a hidden gem! Every time I come Chris and his staff takes care of me and provides the best service to make sure my order is ready and correct! He goes out of his way to ensure that I am satisfied and that means a lot! The Ambiance is great because you can sit down and have a wonderful meal with the family. There is also a Banquet hall where we did an event and got the food from BK Grill and the food was so delicious and the service was great! I highly recommend this place to eat and everytime I'm in Lake Forest I always come here to get food!

Dissapointing for the price Chicken is too burnt to enjoy…read moreKebabs way too spicy and no onion garnish which usually is there.

I want to give a big shout to the incredible friendly staff at Islands. I live nearby and their…read morehappy hour is very nice! I look for healthy options and they always accommodate me. Today I asked if could substitute celery for chips on the islands nachos and they did!!! No guilt at all and delicious. Diego was our server and he gets 5 plus stars!!!!

Updated Visit from February 27th**…read more I visited today after receiving a FREE BIRTHDAY OFFER to redeem either a FREE Birthday Fudge Brownie or Chocolate Lava during the month of my birthday! I placed an online order and went in to pick it up. There wasn't anyone in the front so I waited until someone walked by to let them know I was there to pick up my order. It took a couple of minutes but one of the waiters noticed me and I told him my name of the order. He went back to check on it for me and when he returned, he said the kitchen was still working on it and it would be a little bit longer. It took maybe another 5 minutes (the online order said it would be ready in 15) for me to receive my dessert! I ended up picking the Chocolate Lava dessert. It was the only one I could choose from, but it was great nonetheless. The ice cream came with a cherry and crushed nuts and fudge and honestly on the day I came it was EXTREMELY HOT outside, so this ice cream made for a perfect cool-down treat for the day! I skipped the brownie and only ate the ice cream. I guess I wasn't too inclined to eat it as much as I was the ice cream. So I would give my experience a 4/5. This is the second time I've visited this Islands Restaurant. I would visit again. Would you also like a FREE BIRTHDAY DESSERT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? Join their Rewards Program for FREE today and enter your birthday in your Account Profile to be sent this FREE offer: https://www.islandsrestaurants.com/rewards/ Enter my Referral Code FRANKTEZ6293 when you sign up and I'll earn a FREE Order of Islands Cheddar Fries after you make your first purchase!

Don't sleep on the "Yumm Deal", it is easily the best value in town. The Tavern Burger tastes…read moreexactly like In-N-Out, but even better because you get endless fries and drinks. It's a total game-changer! While the food is great, this review is really for Sean G!! He is hands down the best server I've ever had. He remembers us and our exact orders every time we walk in. I never even have to ask for a drink refill; before my glass is even empty, he's already heading over with a fresh one. He's honestly keeping this place in business and is the cherry on top of an already amazing deal. I'm shocked this place isn't more packed. If you go, sit in the bar area and ask for Sean G!!

Service and quality on the decline again…read more We dined in, service was not great. We then ordered a Whiskey River BBQ Burger to-go... only to get home and find they had given us the wrong order. We bit into it and tasted something rotten. Opened it up to find they had given us the Smashed Avocado Burger instead. To make it worse the avocado was completely bad. And it was $19 which is crazy for this level of food and service.

Wow I thought this was going to be one of my wife's bland vegan lunch spots but was I wrong…read more The Salmon salad on Sourdough was excellent. I loved the bread and butter pickles in the salmon salad. Holly got the dirty bird chicken wrap and it was crazy good and sweet and spicy ! I will be back !

I've had this restaurant saved for a long time. The sandwiches were different and worth trying. I…read moregot a pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato, and it was delicious. The service unfortunately was lackluster. Maybe next time it'll be better.

This is a really nice place-- great food, great service, and really pleasant eating area…read more My wife had the Reuben sandwich and it was very good. You can see the large amount of pastrami and cheese. The onion rings were very good as well. I had the tuna melt and it was also very good. I loved the zucchini sticks -- just perfectly cut and cooked. Why don't more places have this? Service was very good. And the covered patio offered a really nice eating experience, feeling like you're outside but with shelter from the direct sun and wind. Highly recommend!

They offer partial halal menu. The Cafe is nicely setup and…read morehas pleasant seating areas both inside and outside. I tried a couple of sandwiches there and they were both good. Can't remember what they were as I am writing this review about 6 months after I tried them. However their house coffee and tea is top notch that I've had those several times. Great place if you want a nice relaxing place for your coffee/breakfast fix.

Picked up food this time - still delicious. Drive through lines move pretty fast…read more Ok, bye.

Hayleigh, sis, tonight was a struggle. Pulled up and you asked me how I was and when I responded…read moreand asked how you were you blank starred and said nothing back. Gave my order #139 to the truck in front of me. You then didn't call out a re cook even tho your co worker asked you to. He ended up having to call out the re cook as you ignored him as well. Handed me my food after and seemed annoyed that I asked for spread. Believe me I get it- I also was sitting there for 15 minutes waiting and not super delighted either. I know all these details cause the window was wide open and you didn't even acknowledge the mistake, the wait, or your attitude. Hoping today was just a bad day for you. It happens. I suggest a personal day or maybe potato slicing next time- definitely not customer facing. On a lighter note - Aaron is beyond delightful.

I am rounding up on the rating, with am emphasis on the consistency and valie of the overall meal…read more This is the 4th time that we have ordered the Cowboy Dinner (only available Friday and Saturday), which includes 3 sides and: - Sausage 4.5/5: I am not usually a Sausage fan, but it has a great snap and a very smokey flavor. It is great by itself or with their Carolina Mustard. - Brisket 4.5/5: This was the star of the meal the first two times, but it has been drier each of the last two. However, the bark has been great every time, and the fat cap is fully rendered. It pairs well with their RB Signature. - Ribs 4/5: They were not as memorable the first few times, but the last order was phenomenal. The meat pulled right off of the bone, including the rib tips, and rub and sauce was perfect as is. Sides - Seasonal Veggies 5/5: The shishito peppers create such a great flavor profile, and they are an addition that I have not seen or even thought about. The broccoli and cauliflower were also roasted to bring out their flavor. - Dirty Rice 4.5/5: It is a twist on fried rice and the only thing that could make it better would be adding diced sausage. - Corn Bread 4/5: it is moist and soft, with some whole pieces of corn. There is not any grit to the texture. The honey butter adds the right amount of sweetness. - Onion Rings 4/5: Great crunch, even after the drive home. The batter is well seasoned, and the batter to onion ratio is spot on. - Texas Toast (Free if requested): 2.5/5: It was only toasted one of the times that we ordered it We would not reorder the others: either slaw (tangs), baked beans (sweetness), and mac and cheese (texture). It is not that they are bad, just not up our alley. Ordering online is seamless, and they often offer a 5% coupon after a week or two, which is appreciated. Service when picking up is always friendly. The lady behind the counter is sweet and thoughtful, and wants to make sure that we have everything that we need. There are always a few full tables and other to-go orders. The interior decor fits the theme. I do miss the pickles that used to be by the sauces. If they are still available, it would be appreciated if they can be added as an option for online orders. We will definitely be back, and soon.

My husband was heading home from work and asked if he could pick up something for dinner. We…read moredecided to try Ribbro Bbq for the first time. We just chose ala carte and bought brisket, pork belly and a side of beans. The flavors were amazing! The brisket just fell apart and seasoned so perfectly. You can tell they cooked it for a long time. The pork belly was cooked to perfection and had wonderful flavor. We had a large side of baked beans that were very good. My husband said the staff were very welcoming and super helpful. We will be back.

Hi, A beautiful…read moreentertainment environment for families who want to spend a few hours with their family in happiness.

We had a wonderful experience hosting a large family gathering at this Persian restaurant. The food…read morewas exceptional, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavor. The live music and evening belly dance performances created an elegant and vibrant atmosphere that made the night especially memorable. A special thank you to Esmeralda for her attentive and gracious service, and to Maddi for coordinating our large party so seamlessly and making everyone feel genuinely welcomed. The hospitality, ambiance, and overall experience were truly outstanding. We look forward to returning soon.

This is one of the few times I've been hesitant to leave a review because I don't want a secret…read morespot to become busy, but sunny up cafe definitely deserves more attention. There's some real talent and creativity going on in the kitchen. Gas station food has no right being this delicious and the fancy presentation and plating was a pleasant surprise. There are parking spaces around the edge of the gas station or a few somewhat cramped parking spots right in front of the entrance. You can enter through either door and the cafe is 4 small tables at the back of a gas station. You order at the counter and after we were seated we got some freshly fried chips along with a delicious bean dip. The breakfast burrito is definitely a contender for the best in Orange County. I went with bacon and sausage and the combination of meats, sauces, and potatoes was perfect. It had a great balance of flavors and textures and managed to be decadent without being overly fatty or saucy. The grilled exterior and presentation added to the experience. Salt levels and seasoning were great for all the ingredients and the sausage was particularly good in the breakfast burrito. Their eggs Benedict was also well executed with the poached eggs perfectly cooked and an excellent hollandaise sauce. This place is a bit out of the way so I also got a couple of tacos to go because I was too full to eat anymore. They have both larger tacos as well as street tacos. I got the larger asada tacos and they had too much meat for my preference. The meat was delicious as was the salsa from the self serve salsa bar. While this cafe doesn't have the ambience(or the high price tag)of a trendy brunch spot, the food can definitely compete.

A café inside a gas station?! Don't let that throw you off…read more The food was amazing, and the presentation was surprisingly beautiful. The service at Sunny Up Cafe was just as impressive I can honestly say I was blown away. The staff were incredibly helpful with recommendations, and we ended up trusting them completely. I ordered the chilaquiles with red sauce, while my partner had the green sauce version both had an authentic Mexican flavor and were excellent. We also shared sides of black beans and potatoes. The other couple with us ordered the breakfast burritos, which were a very generous size (check out the photos!). Overall, I'd definitely come back for breakfast when I'm in the area. Parking is a bit limited since the café is located inside a gas station, but don't let that stop you from enjoying a delicious meal.

I hate cooking but I want to eat fresh, healthy food. I have tried quite a few meal prep places and…read moreHappy Penguin is hands down the best. I have no idea how they can offer so many choices! There are pages of meals available on their site to choose from. I love being able to have a variety. Other meal prep places I have tried don't offer this kind of variety and I find that everything kind of tastes the same even when it's different. Not the case with Happy Penguin. And the portion sizes are very generous!! I freaked out the first week I ordered because the food was not cold when it was delivered, it even felt a little warm. I reached out to them and they let me know that they deliver right after they cook the food so it shouldn't be cold. Give them a try if you are looking for a meal prep service. You can do weekly plans which brings the price down a bit but you also can just order when you need or want it, no contract. Their pricing is also really good compared to other places I have tried.

I am a picky eater, so I never sign up for a plan where they decide what you get each week and you…read morehave to order a fixed amount of meals. I don't always eat all my meals at home, so the number of meals I order depends on what's on the calendar for the week to come. Happy Penguin not only offers the flexibility of allowing me to pick and choose from their vast selection of meals - and order just as many or as few as I like, but their offerings are DIVERSE and DELICIOUS! Their deliveries are dependable (and the containers are recyclable). Bonus - I usually get two meals out of each Happy Penguin meal I buy, so it is an excellent value for the money as well. P.S. I LOVE the "Build Your Own Meal" option where you can choose your protein, your carb, your veggie and any sauces you might like!