Chicken pot pie review.... Damn good. Easy, convenient. Not too salty. Not too much breading…read more I got this from my coworker who stopped by so I can't comment on the ambience or service but the pie was great and gravy was generous. Would try again if I went closer to the store.

Very good food & friendly staff! I love the beef pasty with…read morebeef gravy plus the broccoli salad! Dahliscious!!!

EXCEPTIONAL BRITISH FOOD (this sounds like an oxymoron, but this place has made this Indian man…read morefall in love with British food). I've come here a couple of times; I've tried the fish & chips, but the real star is the "full English breakfast." They use authentic English "bangers" and not just an American sausage. Breakfast comes with "fried toast" which is perfect for sopping up the beans and juices at the end of the meal. Good beer selection too!

Closed Monday's Street parking, but there's more in the…read moreback. Kids are welcomed, but they're not allowed to sit at the bar area. But there is table/booth seating. We ordered a Harp beer which is light and not hoppy. Not sure if it was cause the glass wasn't chilled, but I kinda wished my beer was a bit more chilled/colder. We also order their award winning fish and chips, we got the cod. It was ok. Not too sure about "award winning". But it was good. My son got the fish bite and chips from the Little Buccaneers menu (12 and under). It came w/a drink and an ice cream sundae. It was a good portion for a 9 year old. He said it was good! Our server was nice and smiley, but unfortunately our food and even our drinks took a while. Maybe cause it was busy, but luckily our server was cheery and friendly, it kind of made up for it. Overall, this place is pretty cool. Would I come here again? Possibly. But honestly I thought this place was just ok.

Hits the spot!!!…read more This was one of my Mother's last meals before she passed away and I'm so happy that she enjoyed this lovely place. I even went back months later for myself. We don't really have fish fry spots in Irvine besides California fish grill or OC fish grill(they pissed me off the first last visit so that's a different story.) Anyway, I love to support mom and pop over corporate eats any day. The service is good and the menu is straight forward. Great portions and super fresh eats. I honestly don't have any complaints. I'm not an English fried fish connoisseur so I can't compare but this meal hits and its solid! I'll definitely be back and please support your local small business:)

Came here for lunch on a Friday around 1:30pm. I had never been to this plaza by the airport before…read moreand was a little worried about parking based on other reviews, but there were plenty of open spots when I arrived. The storefront is almost hidden on the right side of the food hall and can be easy to miss if you're not looking for it. There was no wait, and I was able to order right away. They gave me a beeper, and I was able to find a nearby table without any trouble. I ordered the Fish N Chips, which was a generous portion. It came with two large pieces of fish that were nicely fried. The batter wasn't too thick, and the fish itself was tender rather than overly flaky or hard. The texture and overall quality were good, but it was a bit lacking in flavor, even with malt vinegar and tartar sauce. The steak fries were crispy and not overly salty, which I enjoyed. Overall, the meal was average. With limited fish and chip options nearby, it's still a decent choice if you're in the area and craving it.

Lots of fun on a Monday night with lovely Vivian behind the bar and the talented Kenny on the micread more

Vivian and Karina are awesome. They have always been there for me when things are going down. Iove…read morethis place. All the stars for me..

Visited this spot on a Saturday afternoon. Quite a few locals…read more Food was great big portions matches the price. Got the bangers and mash, and it was tasty. Wife went for the Shepard pie, which they sometimes run out of. We both loved our food and brought plenty back home for dinner. Service was great. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Nice pub feel. Would recommend.

Food: ordered the bangers and mash. Bangers was hot and delicious, mash potatoes were just right…read more Gravy was good too. Also it came with a side order of your chosing. I've never had English style peas but I liked it. Everything was hot. Service: was on point. Drew and Gavin were great. Ambience: never been to England but I'm assuming it was just like England. Had the red phone booth, and there's a mannequin that dressed as their cops. I will definitely go back there. Can't lie, I'll go back because of their big tv's

I had the biggest craving for Fish N Chips. I randomly found this place one day while taking my…read morekids to Simone's Donuts next door. OH EM GEEEE This was easily a 10/10. The fish was perfectly crunchy and fresh as can be. The couple working it (Hi Michelle) were so sweet and hospitable. They have a special $9.85 (or something like that under $10) for 2 pieces of fish, 2 pieces fried zucchini, fries and coleslaw. Such a steal of a deal. Truly cannot recommend this cute little hole in the wall more. Vibe was great. When I got home my 5 year old said "what's the smelll, can I have that?" And ate my second piece of fish for me. Guess I'll have to go back for more.

I came here because I had a craving for Fish and Chips and this place popped up on Yelp. It's in a…read morestrip mall with a crowded parking lot. The inside looks like it is was an H Salt's, which is what i was looking for. On the other hand, it looks like it hadn't been updated since the 70s, except for a few fishing signs and plants. The menu looks like the original one. It's that old school fried food thing, The woman who takes your order fries the food. I got mine to eat here. She brought the food to my table. It's frozen fish in that famous triangular fish piece that no fish looks like. The fish has good crunch but little actual taste. The tartar sauce does not taste like it was freshly made and it's a little overly sweet. But the friend fish with the vinegar and tartar sauce was what i was looking for. This is the kind of place that is reminiscent of what H Salt was. Maybe my memory of what this tasted like is inaccurate. But it just doesn't taste as good as I remember. But that could be me or the place, or both. If you want this kind of place, it'll work. Just don't expect much.

I had some friends over since I was staying in Newport Coast during the Memorial Day weekend…read moreholiday. I made reservations for our party and this was my friends first time dining at Lawry's sister restaurant. Founded in 1965. I haven't been here recently, but it hasn't changed a bit and is still a cozy and comfortable place to dine. We started off with a bottle of cabernet, complimentary bread, and two of their Pride of the Crowns salads. Since it was my friend's birthday I steered him into ordering the 16 oz Henry VIII Cut, cream corn, Cremini Mushrooms, Yorkshire pudding and spinach. I went with the same meal, and the prime rib was one of the best I've had in a long time. Tender and tasted great even when I pan fried my leftover prime rib. Our friends were impressed just as I was in the excellent service, quality of food and my friend's wife said it was the best prime rib she's experienced.

I made a reservation, but there was plenty of tables available on a Sunday. Which is ironic…read moreconsidering Sunday roast is a British tradition. Five Crowns' interior is rustic and warm and definitely on theme. The tables had Lawry's seasoning and pepper in their original packaging. It's on brand, but it looks out of place and doesn't match the dollar signs. Another detail that doesn't match is their nonalcoholic drink named lychee labubu. It's not very British and an outdated trend now. Regarding the prime rib dinner, the meat was tender and flavorful for all cuts: California, crown, and English. It was all served to our preference. The whipped horseradish was delicious, I should've asked for more. The au jus was perfect, so decadent and savory. The sides were ok. I honestly expected better flavor or something innovative. The creamed spinach was very dense and savory. The creamed corn was better, but didn't taste fresh. The Yorkshire pudding was scrumptious and crispy. Their menu focuses on more bourbon cocktails, so I chose a Pimm's cup instead. It was refreshing and balanced with cucumbers and fruits. The service was spectacular and above satisfactory. Our server, Michelle, communicated with us that our appetizers will be served later, because of quality control. She was polite and very helpful explaining popular dishes and portion sizes. I would give her service 5 stars! This is definitely a special occasion restaurant for me. Maybe I will try Side Door before returning to Five Crowns.

I have been craving for a proper chippy tea (aka fish and chips) and this did not disappoint. I…read moregot the London Special which was perfect. The fish batter was not too thick and it was fried to perfection. Also, fresh! The chips (fries), I wish were fatter like in the UK, but it was good. I did need to salt it. Overall, a great spot with reasonable prices. Seriously, this is affordable especially these days. Better to get your lunch here. Will definitely come back again.

Tried this place because people have been saying great things about it. The service was fine. Not…read morevery welcoming, but took my order and the food was all correct and hot. Only a few seats, so you have to lucky to take it to go. If you get one of the few inside tables, you need to deal with the smell of fried food. Ordered fish and chips with hush puppies and chicken. Fish and batter were great, fries were ok. I asked for well done, but that didn't happen, the chicken seemed like it was from a bag. The batter was not the same as the fish. The hush puppies were good. Overall a good place for fish and chips. I would not get the chicken again, but I will be back to try some other menu items.

Forgot to post during St Patrick's Day. A fun local bar close to home where this spot had some good…read moreofferings for food and drinks for the occasion. We got here early before it got crowded. There were only a few servers at the time so took a bit before our orders were taken. Appreciated them making a fun green drink for my daughter. I'll have to come back and check out their happy hour

This is my "local". That is, the closest bar/restaurant to where I live. This makes it important…read moreto me. It was a Friday evening, I walked in about 6:00 PM. Dang, I just missed "Happy Hour". I won't make that mistake again, although the regular prices are very fair. The place was crowded, 3 deep at the bar. The mood was happy, the TVs had the ball games on above the bar. The room is long and narrow with a few tables at each end. The patio on the North end was very comfortable and available. I have enjoyed the sandwiches and flatbreads before and they are definitely a step above the usual bar fare. The drinks were cold, the waitress was friendly but harried, the service was great! I am going back for lunch soon!

Tea time is slept on, if you don't like tea time, it's cause you haven't had good tea time…read more McKenna's Tea Cottage is an older building but it's quaint and cutely decorated. The prices aren't excessively expensive like other tea places either. We got the $40 tea sets which filled us up quite nicely. The scones were absolute beasts and the finger sandwiches were good. Soup and quiche were nice together too. Anyway, the tea is solid and we liked the fruit tea selections though my wife preferred the earl grey citrus more. All in all, this is a cute, lowkey tea place for a somewhat affordable price and you can take a nice walk to Seal Beach after! Parking is free for all on the streets so best of luck haha.

Eh. lol. If you want to go to tea at a rundown, extremely low-quality location, this is your place…read more If you enjoy being "greeted" by staff who are rushed, sandwiches that are roughly cut, and lack of service, come here! Tea should be polished, welcoming, tidy, hosts who are gracious and well kept. At the least, cut the sandwiches neatly and ensure they're evenly filled. Food. Service. Ambiance.