Fairly new to the neighborhood, we've only been to Nico's during the "COVID situation" and were very impressed overall. Excellent happy hour! Amazing food, ambiance and service! We are looking forward to the day when we can actually dine inside but the outdoor space still has an intimate and sexy vibe. We have made this our new go to spot and can't believe we hadn't starting coming here sooner! Definitely follow their social media for the daily specials menu! read more

Nico's - Friday Night! - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is amazing. Food is great as well as service. They have a fantastic wine list with many options of both new and old world wines. George is the best!!! read more

Had a wonderful dinner tonight. Great atmosphere and tasteful menu. Staff are terrific and Sarah B. is the bomb! While my palette didn't completely agree with the Seafood Risotto, the shrimp and scallops were tasty. My husband's Surf n Turf was superb. Do try the crab cake appetizer. Enough for two and quite delicious. read more

First time here - loved it. Great flavors and you can tell they care about the food, service, and presentation. Went for lunch and found they have a sublime lunch menu. Tried the scallops/risotto and shrimp tacos with one of their great salads. Really, really tasty. All fresh - great Levels of flavor. We miss the old Fora so much and was hoping to find a foodie-spot in the area....This is it. Will be back and will try a dinner here soon. A++++++ read more

Last week, I went to Nico's to grab drinks and catch up with one of my girlfriends. We had such a great waiter! I believe his name was Jaden. He was very knowledgeable about the menu items we inquired about. He suggested wines that my friend & I enjoyed drinking! We had ordered the calamari which also has spinach (I know such an odd combo), but Jaden sold us on it by explaining how the spinach melted in your mouth so we had to try it. It was sooooo good. He also suggested a lemon chicken plate my friend loved. I don't remember the white wine I had but it was smooth and delicious. I can't wait to head back to Nico's for more wine suggestions from Jaden!! read more

My wife and I went to Nico's to celebrate our anniversary. It's such a cute, lovely restaurant, with top notch service. We started with a lump crab cake appetizer and a roasted beet salad. Both were very good. The crab cake itself gets five stars. I had a gigantic slice of prime rib with a twice baked potato and some roasted asparagus, squash, and green beans. My wife had the branzino, which is served "whole" but pre filleted so it is very easy to eat. I had a few bites, and the branzino was delicious too. For dessert, we had a pot au chocolat and some vanilla ice cream. The chocolate was dark and very rich, and totally worth getting. Altogether, our meal was excellent. Service was friendly and impeccable. Even the valet attendant was very polite and friendly. read more

I took my family out to dinner last night to celebrate my aunt's birthday. We were all very excited to grab dinner together. Our waitress took a bit to greet herself but we were patient. As she took our order, I specifically said risotto on the side please, cheese on the side please. She confirmed and we waited for our entrees. Thirty mins after passed and when food came out, everything was on there. We had to send back three plates because my family does not eat cheese and do not know how to eat risotto. Yes, our plates were fixed and everything came out but food quality tasted bland. I've had the Chilean sea bass before and it was delicious and I'm sure it would have been delicious the moment these sea basses came out but having to redo them, the chef was not happy to remake. It was such an unpleasant experience. And on top of that, there was an additional $4 open charge. seriously, I don't know if it was her first day on the job or what? The waitress couldn't juggle her tables. We won't return. My husband and I did frequent the restaurant and love the bar service but not the dining side. Check your bill guys. You don't want extra charges. read more

I went with my girlfriend for our anniversary. The place has a very nice ambiance and the service was also good, but we were very disappointed with the food. We started with the crab cake that I think was the only thing we liked. We ordered the seafood risotto that besides being very blend, it didn't have that creamy consistency that usually a good risotto has, not good at all. We also ordered filet mignon and the meat was undercooked with a very mediocre demi sauce. We didn't even want to order dessert. We enjoyed our drinks as the place is cozy and with good atmosphere, but definitely not coming back. read more

Was looking on yelp for early dinner spots while waiting for my husband looking at a car at Long Beach BMW. Nicos popped up with great reviews and seemed close enough. What's great find...just lovely. The staff welcomed us in...quick service...friendly people...quaint neighborhood spot. The food was delicious! Everything we had, we loved! From the chicken lemon soup to the flourless chocolate cake and branzino, citrus salad and the roasted garlic platter...yummy. Definitely a crave-able place!!! read more

The braised beef rib brunch with browned potatoes was outstanding! The most tastiest breakfast I have had for ages! Will come again! read more

Nico's - Beef rib brunch! - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nico's Lovely, cozy and intimate with an inviting sexy tone. The design is very appealing and has a posh touch to it. I am a fan of formal tableware. I appreciated how the design scale was kept consistent throughout the table setting for continuity. As odd as this may sound, when I go to certain restaurants I pay attention to napkin texture and it's compatibility with that of the other linens at the table. This place had that down. ********I will add; Do not let my appreciation for table décor discourage you. I will eat just about anywhere, so please continue to invite me to hole in the wall restaurants and/or taco stands.******* The establishment is small, but placement of décor was tastefully done to give it a spacious feel. Tables are quite close to others, but it was not overwhelming. I also liked the restroom layout. The vanity mirrors, faucets.. very pretty. I requested in my reservation that we be given a corner table for more privacy. Against the wall they have a long booth style seating. Nice set up. You can make reservations online, or via phone. Very easy and convenient. They have a back room, and a second level as well. I could here laughter from those areas, so I am assuming that is for private parties. Nico's seems to be a place that some call home. You can tell those sitting in the bar area were locals. Colleagues ..Friends... dates.. there was a little bit of everything. Love really filled that room. There was a couple that helped set the tone. I watched like a creep as they enjoyed one another.. It's as if no one else was there. Pretty wonderful place. The service was great. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious. Fresh bread basket with 3 oils to dip as you please. Lemon chicken: very moist and perfectly cooked, the garlic spinach that partnered it was great and the Lemon caper sauce was very good. It was a very generous portion. Drinks were delicious. They were not shy with their alcohol pouring. From presentation to the taste. It was all there. I believe the name of the mule I had was Melon Mule? I think... very very good, nonetheless. Valet parking is recommended. LB parking can be a hassle, so make it easy on yourself. My experience was great. I'm sure my company had a lot to do with it, but I will definitely be returning. XOXO, B read more

Nico's - So pretty. Just for me ... - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Excellent services, great food. Nina and Danielle, Thank you for the services and experience as a first-time customer.

WOW! Our family of 5 went there for Thanksgiving dinner. Our first time going to a restaurant for the holiday, and the food and service was absolutely phenomenal! I actually just reheated the leftovers, and it still tasted wonderful. read more

Very bad service expierience. Ordered delivery and they conformed. So we waited ....waited .....waited only to find out they canceled my order. 140.00 canceled. Never had a chace to judge their food but their service is at fault. They couldnt even fill a delivery order. Never again with this low class poor service place. read more

Didn't have their food, but went there for a drink. nice decorations. Quiet place. Will wanna go back to try their food

Birthday Dinner for the wives. First, I will say that the service was very good (hence the 2 starts). Food was mediocre at the very best. Seated promptly. Great table. Ordered cocktails - were just ok. We brought our own bottles - both were decanted. Ordered 2 appetizers: Seared Ahi and Calamari (not sure why we ever order that). Neither were particularly remarkable. just meh! Entrees: two Seafood Risotos, Cioppino and Rigatoni bolognese. The Risotis were correctly prepared, but lacked flavor. The Cioppino was a poor man's version of the real deal. The Rigatoni was ok. Deserts: I can't remember - as they too were unremarkable. $450 with tip...and we brought our own wine - so this was like a $900 dinner. This place takes the crown for value. The food was not something I'd ever waste my time with. I was not expecting a michelin star experience. But the little place down the street runs circles around Nicos. I guess that Covid has made it ok to serve crap and charge you handsomely for the privilege. I am not going to plug other restaurants, but you could pick others at random and have a better experience This deserved one star. But our server did her very best and it's not her fault that her management serves tired, disengaged fare that has more in common with a Macaroni Grill than a higher-end restaurant. This is on the avoid list read more

My dad, sister, and I had an enjoyable experience here on the anniversary of my mother's death. We were visiting LA for the first time and a Lyft driver recommended we check out Naples. Looking to find a higher-end place, a stumbled upon Nico's and was overall pretty satisfied with my experience. We called ahead (around noon) to see if the restaurant was open. Their day-after-Christmas hours were not posted anywhere and their website is undergoing renovations. When we confirmed Nico's was open, we made a reservation and arrived about 10 minutes ahead of time. We were seated immediately in a corner booth by a kind hostess but despite the restaurant being fairly empty, it took a long time for us to be greeted by a server. Drinks were great. I had the winter sangria. Entrees were lovely. My dad and I both had the salmon and my sister had the lobster pasta. We didn't order an appetizer because we wanted to save room for dessert--of which we got two. They were out of the one we wanted (can't recall which) but we did get a dense chocolate and berry dessert and a creme brulee. I serve tables at a white tablecloth restaurant in Chicago, so I was not surprised by the cost of our meal (over $250 including tip). I do wish for the high level of ambiance and the food the service could have been better. It wasn't awful but I love the experience of a server acting as a guide, sharing the story of the restaurant and its history, plus the inner workings of how at least some featured dishes are made. I also wish the brightness on the TVs could've been turned down just a bit. Overall, would definitely recommend to a friend heading to Naples. I'd just tweak a few things to bring the whole Nico's experience to an exceptional level. read more

Came here for a special occasion dinner. We were seated upstairs in a small side room that contained three booths. While the food was really good, service was definitely lacking. Once we were seated, no one came to take our order for at least 20 minutes. The other two tables in our room were attended to by their servers, however, they did not even make eye contact with us before leaving the room, so we couldn't even wave someone down. After our server finally came to take our order, she told us that she would be back with bread. This also did not come for some time. We felt ignored throughout the meal, as no one checked on us after our entrees had arrived except for the busboy who asked if we wanted more bread and took away our plates once we were finished. We were disappointed with the service, but the food was good. We liked the three dipping sauces that came with the complimentary bread: habanero balsamic (not really spicy), sundried tomato olive oil, and garlic olive oil. For an appetizer, we ordered the Crab Cake (jumbo lump blue crab with avocado cream and a side of arugula). The crab cake was large with lots of crabmeat. It was nice to have the accompaniment of the salad with this dish. For my entrée, I ordered the Seafood Risotto. This included jumbo tiger shrimp, seared sea scallops, lemon beurre blanc, tomatoes, and capers over a saffron risotto. Jumbo shrimp were served tail-on, and the scallops were buttery with a nice crust. The lemon beurre blanc balanced out the saltiness from the capers and richness of the risotto perfectly. I also tried some of the New Zealand Sea Bass - oven roasted with lemon, fennel, and olives over saffron risotto with caper beurre blanc. I actually liked this dish a little more than mine! The sea bass could have been a little more moist, but other than that, it was delicious! I would come back for the risotto, but I hope that next time the service will be a little more attentive. Tips: - Valet parking only - Restrooms are located on the first floor. There is one restroom that is for women only, and one that is unisex. read more

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Nico's is a charming establishment. We preferred a little table along the sidewalk, which lent itself further to a quaint, intimate dining experience. Lovely wine selection. The roasted garlic was perfection, their beet salad is the best I've had, and the thought of their filet still makes my mouth water (Pavlov would be proud). Highly recommend Nico's. We will return for many private celebrations to come. read more

Ok WOW really you people charge per Olive and per Martini ! Have never heard of such a thing! Not gonna lie food was good but I do not appreciate being charged per Olive and per Martini wtf??? read more

Nico's - The bill - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Before you go, call and see if Tracy is going to be behind the bar. This girl makes some seriously unforgettable cocktails! And she's super cool and fun to chat with! On my last visit here, I just had a couple (okay, three) glasses of wine, but she steered me in an excellent tasting direction with her vast knowledge of wine. In the past I've had their gnocchi and some other really beautifully done pasta dishes, but this time I was really craving a burger and the Kobe beef sliders really brought it home. Along with some herb fries done up extra crispy and I was doing the happy food dance in my bar stool. Next time I'll leave room for the chocolate banana bread pudding. One. Of. The. Best. Desserts. EVER! Be sure and give Tracy a bite. ;) read more

So here's the deal...I'm always looking for places, and by places, I don't mean fast food, burger joints. I mean proper restaurants. Restaurants that have a decent wine list and more to offer than a chicken sandwich and fries. Places that offer said proper lunch after 2:00 accompanied by said wine list. They also need to offer a decent selection of lunch items, that you actually want to eat, at 2:00 in the afternoon. Come here if you share in my plight! I have a gorgeous, perfectly grilled Sea Bass drizzled with a caper buerre blanc and further accompanied by seasonal vegetables and a smattering of roasted potatoes. I began my afternoon with an appetizer of poke and Wakame seaweed salad. If it's on the menu, order it! Trust me!! They serve lunch until 3:00, which even for me, is plenty of time. Their wine list is adequately represented by various regions. It's a tad high in it's price point but delicious nonetheless; the reasonably priced lunch items make up for the disparity. The facade comes off a teeny bit pretentious but inside, the clientele is down to earth and very welcoming...down to the guy at the bar wearing a tank-top and shorts...it is summer after all. But I digress.... Overall, a truly FAB restaurant in an era that many restaurants come and go, seemingly overnight. Btw, I lived in the LBC over 10 years ago and they're still here so that's saying something. For this reviewer, it gets two thumbs up and big fat kiss on the cheek. read more

Nico's - Grilled Sea Bass with a caper buerre blanc and grilled seasonal vegetables. - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Eh I'm not so sure I'm a fan. My dad took my family here for my bday dinner and I thought it was awkward at best. The restaurant is tiny. It's definitely no bigger than my apartment. The menu seemed small, devoid of many healthy options. But honestly, as I recall ordering, I can't remember thinking anything was good. I know I had a salad and fish but nothing was memorable days later. And most restaurants bring something cute for a bday to sing to a person. They shoved a candle in someone else's dessert to do so. I thought to myself that this place just doesn't get it. Overall, 2 stars because they had decent wine. But I wouldn't willingly come back here by choice. read more

My dashing dining companion and I decided to check out Nico's on a weekday night. The atmosphere is definitely romantic with dimly lit candles and wide U-shaped booths. We were seated in one of these booths. It probably could hold a family of five so there was ample elbow room and plenty of space if you decide that your dining companion is misbehaving. ;) We ordered a bottle of some type of Meritage wine which was pretty good and we were able to polish the entire bottle. I had one glass and my dining companion finished the rest...guess his liver is just that strong. :) We decided to forgo the appetizers and focus on the main entrees. I ordered Nico's Risotto which was spinach pesto risotto and placed on top was seared salmon with feta cheese and olive caper relish. It was delicious with the right blend of ingredients and the risotto was cooked just right...not too al dente. My dining companion ordered the New Zealand Rack of Lamb which had an elegant presentation with an equally elegant taste enhanced by a rosemary scented balsamic-cabernet reduction. The service was great with the right amount of attention. Overall a fantastic place for a date with excellent food and wines. Oh, we decided to skip dessert so we could go frolick in the beach nearby.... ;) read more

Nico's - Nico's Risotto - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Nico's is finally open for lunch! Talk about being spoiled with their great food during the day and everything on the menu is under $10 !!! Our party just had the Short Rib sandwich ($10) Bolognese with Angel Hair ($10) and the Bistro Burger ($9). I had the Bolognese and added some chili flakes to make it spicy and it was delicious. The Bistro Burger I stole a bite of because it looked too good to miss out on. Definitely tasty and probably going to be my next lunch plate. I was told that the short rib sandwich was "Awesome & I loved it". I am so happy that Nico's is now open for lunch because with free wi-fi it is a perfect place to invite my clients and have a delicious and economical lunch in Long Beach with an upscale atmosphere. Definitely loved the food. read more

Outstanding food and outstanding service from a blonde young lady. Taylor or Tiffany? I feel terrible i don't remember her name but she is amazing. New favorite place to grab lunch. read more

Excellent food! And our server / bartender Jackie was wonderful! She gave us great tips for enjoying the local area. Would highly recommend this place for all meals and cocktails if you desire them. read more

Nico's - Excellent food! And our server / bartender Jackie was wonderful! She gave us great tips for enjoying the local area. - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent experience. Went there for the first time this past Saturday night and loved it. Great service and food. Was busy so that is always a good sign for a Saturday night. Nice decor, warm ambience and we had a great room in the back for our group of about 13 persons. Attentative service. I had the bison short ribs which was amazing. Tender and not gamy at all. With potatoes and asparagus cooked perfectly. Couple that with a Chianti and we're set! Date had the sea bass which also amazingly good. Fresh and perfectly cooked. The Caesar salad actually had an anchovie on top. That is always a good sign whether you are a big fan of anchovies. Parking is valet, street, the latter which wasn't too difficult even on this Saturday night. read more

I went here for a work lunch. It has an upscale vibe. I got the sea bass, it was good. Nothing to write home about though. But the best dish by far is the mac and cheese. It is likely the best mac and cheese I have ever had in my life. You must get it if you go here. They also have a cool (small - single party) lounge type room in the back. One decent sized table, four couches, and dim lighting. Kinda cool. However, this is not a place for having fun, being loud, heavy drinking, or anything of the sort. The bar tender does not pour drinks fast, and has a snotty privileged attitude. Older clientelle that will look down on younger customers. All in all, I would not come back here. I would order the mac and cheese to go though. read more

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Awesome place! My crab cake was to die for! The pork chops was just PERFECT! Finished it up with the best apple pie I've ever had! My wife picked the Lemon chicken .. It was so good! cheese cake was extraordinary ! Nico's made my wife's birthday sooooo special! read more

Great Naples location, away from the touristy stretch of 2nd. Beautiful, delicious, yummy dishes. Lovely cocktails (Gimlet is TDF!!!). Very private atmosphere downstairs, dark and romantic in the evening; upstairs a bit less so. Pricey, so keep that in mind -but definitely worth it. read more

What a nice, cozy, romantic little joint in Long Beach. This enjoyable night was quite a serendipitous turn of events. A friend and her sister were gracious enough to include me in their events of the night. 1st restaurant we went to was having severe service problems so we left there before even being seated. Happened to call Nico's to ask if a table was available and hallelujah, I was told "YES!" We were promtply seated, I had a glass of Mac and the ladies ordered some wine. The appetizer of roasted garlic was a lot more extravagant than just roasted garlic. Perfectly roasted garlic with feta cheese and other goodies. It's pretty much a garlic head whole, which may seem like a lack of effort of Nico's part, but I'd have it no other way. I had the ossobuco. YES! The protein was perfect. So soft and delicious. The bone marrow you can see in my picture of the ossobuco was fatty and delicious. The risotto was a huge plus for me. It was perfectly al dente and smooth. I also tried some of the branzino and the pork chop. The branzino was perfectly cooked and flaky. The pork chop was, well, LARGE. Don't let the CAPs confuse you. I'm not complaining. It's to accentuate just how large the piece of meat was. The chop was well seasoned, cooked, and moist. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance really make this place pop. Thanks for the great meal, night Nico's! read more

Nico's - ossobuco! - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here for a late night dinner, I like that they close at 10, because it gave me a chance to enjoy Nico's! As other have mentioned, it is a romantic, pretty restaurant. They have a great environment with pretty centerpieces and a beautiful bar. Because it was pretty late, the restaurant was almost empty. We got the gnocchi, beet salad, filet mignon, and the creme brûlée for dessert. Everything was great, and I'd definitely be back. Our server's name was Taylor and she was wonderful. read more

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This was our first time here! And I must say the food was spot on! The rosemary chicken was amazing, the drinks were yummy, and the calamari appetizer was delish! The restaurant is small literally one bathroom(Lol) which could have been a lil cleaner and a small line of men and women waiting. So, opted out. However, overall the ambiance was nice and a good thing we made reservations prior. Not sure if we did a walk in of four if there would have been a table available. So, make sure to make reservations in advance. The service was excellent! The food is a lil pricey but will say it's worth it! Would I be back?! Yes! read more

Nico's - The drinks were so good! - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Nothing short of amazing!!!..... The staff is on point...the food is exquisite....the wine list is ever changing...cocktails are exotic Have traveled the world and nicos is the place to be period.... Do yourself a favor and treat your palette... Nicos is the place to be. read more

Nico's - Decadent - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great Food! Came on a Saturday with wife and my father we started with the crab cakes & calamari season well and the taste didn't lie! I had the bolognese, my wife the seabass and my father had bone in ribeye special. All of it was excellent! Cocktails were on point. I had the New Old Fashion and my wife had the Blueberry Sage. Service was good and the valet parking attendant moves quick! read more

Was really not thrilled with our last visit here a couple of days ago for a few reasons: We were seated right by the door on an icy cold night and the restaurant was already uncomfortably cold due to the A/C. We asked to move away from the door, which shouldn't have been a problem because the place was empty. We were told we couldn't move... alright, but why? Your restaurant is empty... anyway, no problem, I just reseated us. I'm not going to sit and freeze through my meal. The waitress was irritated. So cool, now the woman dealing with our food has an attitude problem. Always such a great way to start a meal. I ordered a burrata salad and added golden beats. They're in season and there's nothing like that earthy flavor to go in a simple salad of burrata, arugula, and light oil and balsamic. The salad, sadly, was drenched in Italian dressing, had tomatoes, sweet croutons, and for no apparent reason was topped with prosciutto, which was unnecessarily complicated, felt inorganic and was in my opinion a gastronomic nonsequitur. We also ordered the Rigatoni with a short rib tomato sauce which was palatable, but also under seasoned and bland. In addition, I tried the roasted chicken which I expected to have been crusted in a pan and finished in the oven. No. The chicken, while flavorful was soggy and improperly butchered. Mouthfuls of gristle interrupted my meal, bite after bite. Our waitress did not check on us, or make sure we were enjoying our entrees, which maybe was smart on her part, because we weren't and I'm not the bashful type when I'm not pleased. The bartender randomly stopped by the table which was odd, but I was thankful as we were both able to get more drinks. The bartender was delightful. Our waitress was spending most of her time with a larger table ensuring she had her hook in the larger tip, so we know about that. The only time she asked about our meal was when I asked for the check. The table was never crumbed and dishes took forever to be cleared which is a pet peeve. Nothing is more unpleasant than trying to eat surrounded by dirty dishes. Meal came to $120.00 or around there, so moderately priced dinner for two. We tipped 10% which I felt was overly generous despite the atrocious service. Will we be back? No, most likely not. Thank you. read more

Delicious food and great service. The ambiance is classy and sophisticated. One of the best places in Long Beach. I strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

My wife & I love Nico's Resturant! Formal and casual as well... Refreshing to have owner on site and very friendly. Bar Menu is a meal in itself!! Reasonably priced and we are repeated customers. If enjoy wines, you will be pleased. read more

We're from the area and always wondered about this place. If you want to try and impress someone, it can be that kind of place. This is the kind of place we feared it to be. A place with a regular clientele who don't necessarily come here for a unique and exploratory dining experience. We ordered the Rigatoni Pasta, house salad and the Pork Chile Verde soup on special. We were mistaken, as most likely are, and thought this was an Italian restaurant. It's actually "New American". The soup seemed appetizing as we were sitting outside on a chilly night. It was surprisingly tasty but unfortunately barely warm. The house salad looked nice but the dressing was on the sweet side. Sadly, the Rigatoni was under seasoned and lukewarm as well. But even more disappointing was that we agreed to pay the 800% mark up ($36.00 for those who like math). The best part of the meal was the homemade chocolate cake. I normally don't care for sweets and was pleasantly surprised this wasn't so sweet. We really liked the texture of the sponge cake pairing with the strawberries. It was a treat. Ironically, with no offense to the great "Jonathan Gold", this restaurant IS NOT a sad victim of the "foodie" movement which has tarnished the restaurant industry these last 20 years. The familiar menu is pretty straight-forward: Fried Calamari with sweet seafood sauce, Chilean Seabass and the ever popular Tomahawk Ribeye. I even hear they serve the best meatloaf in the OC! The case is that this restaurant simply provides a familiar menu for those who are not comfortable wandering. Think high end "Cheese Cake Factory" with chic décor and "Thievery Corporation" blaring in the background. As the saying goes, never judge a book by it's cover. We expected more from this place, for some reason. With the variety of eating establishments in the area who are equally struggling to stay in business, the competition is fierce. We'd rather spend our money elsewhere and won't return here. read more