I was invited to the primrose this evening, by my 87 year friend. Penny dines there at least four times a week. We arrived and I saw lamb shank was the special for the day. Now lamb shank, is my favorite. I order it at the Eldo, every time I go. The special dinner today was lamb shank. I ordered it and it was amazing. So much food for 3 meals. read more

Primrose - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

The Primrose is not the rose as it use to be. Between the cook and the server they couldn't get the orders right. Tough to screw up a side of zucchini and then bring out half zuch's and onion rings. Then a chili size asking for the bread on the side and the chili w/patty as normal. Nope! Not tasty at all. (My friend asked me to taste her chili. They must open a lot of cans at this place). Then stale bread served with lunch meat for 1/2 sandwich. (As I wondered to why they toasted the bread on the first round). Good trick to cover stale bread. The lettuce was stacked higher than the two thin slices of lunch meat. I just added the innards to my side salad. I have to say the salad dressing of Ranch was nice and thick and tasty for the zuch's, onion rings, and side salad ! Thats why I gave this two stars! Too bad I didn't take a picture. The only save for this place is the bar next door that is floating the diner. It has to be! Drunks don't care what their food taste like when they have the munchies. read more

Primrose I've been coming here regularly and have always appreciated the staff, especially the outdoor patio and the service. Unfortunately, after a recent experience, I won't be returning. I have a diagnosed auditory processing disorder, which makes it extremely difficult to understand speech in noisy environments. This isn't about preference--it's a real limitation. Excessive background noise doesn't just make things "a little loud" for me--it makes conversation nearly impossible and can even be physically uncomfortable. On a recent visit, the music on the outdoor patio was already very loud--loud enough that customers had to move to the farthest corner just to hold a conversation. The waitress tried to help but couldn't adjust the volume because she didn't have access to the controls. The following day, the situation was worse. I could hear the music clearly from the parking area before I even sat down. When I asked if it could be turned down slightly so I could sit, read, and enjoy a simple iced tea before ordering dinner, I was told the owner had explicitly said not to change it. At that point, I left without even touching my drink. What makes this more frustrating is that the restaurant also has a separate enclosed bar area--so there is already a space where louder music would make sense. Instead, the patio dining area is being treated the same way. This is also a location next to Leisure World, with an older customer base. This isn't a nightclub--it's a neighborhood restaurant where people come to relax, talk, and eat. Blasting music at that level makes the space unusable for anyone who values conversation, and especially for those of us with hearing challenges. The staff has always been kind and accommodating, but in this case, they were clearly not given the ability to help. If you enjoy loud music while dining, this may not bother you. But if you expect a comfortable, conversation-friendly environment--or if you have any kind of hearing difficulty--you may want to think twice. read more

I wish I could give more than five stars. I don't know why my friend wanted to go here. On the drive she was telling me that the food wasn't that good, yet, here is where she wanted to go. We were both incredibly happy with our meals. My patty melt was perfectly cooked. The onions were perfectly cooked albeit I would have liked more. I only had two pickles, but was able to get more by asking. The fries are the skinny variety and they were tossed with a seasoning making for a happy bite. The coleslaw is freshly sliced, and then tossed with their homemade coleslaw dressing, which is better than mine. Primrose is a tiny diner with an adjoining bar one can reach through a door connecting the two. There is outside sitting. I was laughing at my friend who opened up the wrong door entering the bar. She was told by a patron that the restaurant was next-door. She apologized, then closed the door to go in the other entry. There's a door with opening to both the restaurant and bar! Why couldn't we just walked into the bar? People are so bossy. We giggled about what boobs we humans are as we ate. read more

Primrose - Bathroom decor - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Was in the area and recommended to try this place. As soon as I walked in, was greated with a smile and menu. Was told can sit anywhere then decided to sit in the bar area. Was asked if there was any sports on I'd like to watch and the Dodgers were on. Everything on the menu looked good and the beverages were ice cold. I went with the Patty melt and it was Delicious. Sautéed onions, mushrooms, melted cheese and big beef Patty melted in my mouth. The fries were good but the their onion rings were amazing. Very large juicy rings with a thick crunch served with tangy BBQ sauce. Must try! Service was excellent. Brigitte was very kind, and attentative as she managed the bar and main restaurant. Would recommend to everyone in the surrounding Beach areas to enjoy. Thank You! read more

They never answer their phone. Wanted to go get a dinner and they are closed at 8:00 pm ON A SATURDAY??????

Better serve people and when a mistake is made, apologize for the bad service. He was rude and unapologetic.

Pass on this place. Waitress doesn't have a clue about anything. Basic serving skills. Nothing! Owner was there I approached him kindly and he was nothing but rude. He saw everything that transpired. Ordered 5 breakfasts ONE WAS RIGHT!!! Took our wrong orders to go and owner has the audacity to say enjoy your dinners! My question is how can things be SOOOO bad when not one other table in the place??? And still be charged FULL PRICE??? Hard pass people read more

Fabulous place! We got the spinach, bacon, and cheese omelette. We got the hash browns extra crispy and they were delicious. So was the omelette. Jill was our server and she was so wonderful. Highly recommend this place. read more

Super quaint and great ambiance, a hidden gem for sure. Had a great breakfast here! The food was really good and served timely! Waiting staff was super nice too. read more

Food just ok, tables sticky and the Women's restroom has a dirty, greasy, stinky piece of kitchen equipment (or some other thing) and the bathroom is not clean. Decent service. read more

We both got food sickness soon after we got home from eating there. And the restroom was obviously ignored. Overall horrible.

Great service and delicious breakfast options. I recommend this for anyone who is in the area.

I ate at Primrose today. Very good. I ordered meatloaf smothered with sautéed mushrooms & mash potatoes with brown gravy. Service was great. I came early so not very crowded. Give them a try since they are under new ownership. read more

Save your money and pass this venue by. Went here on a whim last week and couldn't get out of there fast enough. Ordered two of their so-called famous turkey dinners, was later informed they only had enough ingredients for one dinner. What a joke, their so-called oven roasted turkey was really only cold cuts off of a pressed turkey deli roll. Their So-called mashed potatoes never did show up. If this is a family-owned restaurant, then all the original family owners have left the building a very long time ago or flown the coop along with all of their turkeys. Now it is just operating on its past loreals and what Clients come by from the Senior Living community down the street. If there are 79 restaurants in Seal Beach rated in order of quality, refinement, cleanliness, and service, then this place would be Number 80. read more

Both service and atmosphere isn't the most welcoming feeling on a Monday morning (10am). Service improved with a bigger smile when we were finishing up and leaving. Breakfast dishes were good but hard to get eggs, omelets, and hash browns wrong. Two out of the three water glasses and strange black specks in it so my kids revised to drink it. We still enjoyed our food. I'd recommend take out if you had no other choices. read more

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The good: brunette server / bartender named Robin is absolutely fantastic, always friendly and makes going there fun! Food specials are good, homemade soup. The less than good: the man, might be the owner, Frank? Is grumpy and makes it not fun. The bad: blonde server named Jill picked up a piece of food that fell off my appetizer plate with her bare hand, put it back on the plate and laughed. Absolutely gross and disgusting. She has the personality of a rock. She approached me and my dining partner and just stands there looking at us without saying anything. We have to ask for what we want to order, she barely responds. I will not go to this place unless I see the brunette working there. read more

Good food & polite employee. We were the only customers when we visited but don't judge the book by its cover. read more

Primrose - Bacon & Avocado burger - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Primrose is a fun place. The food is amazing and we love Frank there! Seriously, the best patty melt you'll find! Just a simple full restaurant and bar. read more

No staff tried to order a to-go - meatloaf for $16.95 with ONLY one side - and the one waitress couldn't take my order since new regular guests arrived and they were served 1st with drinks at the bar. Nobody in the restaurant section! No multitasking skills! And my neighbors warned me that the food was just average, nothing special! MeuterMedia read more

I planned to go for breakfast and then cross the parking area to the Farmers Market that is held every Tuesday. First time here so I was curious if I should order at the register or sit in a booth. The lady at the register said to have a seat and she would be right with me and take my order. I asked if they had biscuits and gravy as it was not on the menu. The lady said not as a breakfast but they do have it. I ordered two scrambled eggs with biscuits and gravy and fresh fruit. Shortly the lady brought my order: Two fried eggs with an English Muffin and fresh fruit. I explained that it was not what I ordered. She returned shortly with two scrambled eggs: a biscuit, fresh canteloupe/honeydew, and a small bowl of gravy. The fruit had several seeds on it and was on what appeared to be a recycled lettuce leaf. The gravy was flat and could be greatly improved if it had sausage pieces cooked in for flavor. I also had a cup of coffee which was brown. Suggestion: Research your recipes and your serving preparation. Hire a pro cleaning company to do a DEEP cleaning of the rooms and furniture. The service and patience of the lady was excellent. read more

Food is excellent u get a great portion and the service is excellent always ask if u need anything . The drinks are awesome this is a good place to dine I truly recommend. read more

I was indecisive if I should try this place because it had a 1 and I just said, sometimes restaurants need a second chance. I ordered a cob salad Ya! I know you can't go wrong on that, but trust me I had really bad elsewhere and here it was really good and fresh. I will be coming back waitress was very friendly read more

Primrose - Cob salad - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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I lived in the area of the restaurant and never stepped in there before today. I ordered a deluxe hamburger and fries. The hamburger was good and the fries were crunchy. Nice smile for service and a quiet place. Nice and comfortable. read more

I enjoyed the service and the camaraderie of the bar area. I ordered the chicken special of the day. I recommend having the daily special on any-day you go. read more

I ordered the Ground Beef Steak Meal today. The price, $16.95, which included: mashed potatoes and a ground beef steak w grilled onions and mushrooms on top ............. and ..................nothing else. That's the whole meal, Folks. I was shocked, but the server assured me there was no mistake from the kitchen; basically, "thats all ya get". I'm never coming back. Would it break the bank to throw a few diced carrots on the plate. Did the Owner really think this through before printing the new menu. read more

This place is wonderful! Love the yummy food and you can get a beer with breakfast! The staff and other customers are super friendly. It's my go to place for Saturday breakfasts. It's gotten way better since reopening post covid. Come check it out! read more

I have breakfast there every Wed&Sat mornings. Service is very good and always nice to have Brigitte serving us. A very hard worker and has time for everyone. Joe Later as in Much read more

Primrose - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

They're open again! The food was good. Not sure if it's the same owner. Hoping it's as good as before.

Great food and fast. I love the biscuits and gravy and it's affordable. It's tucked into a small corner that you can almost mess, but it surely a diamond in the rough great service to. read more

The food !! Had the turkey dinner lol Ike eating cardboard very dry more stuffing than turkey. Will not go back

This place is amazing. Great old school ambiance. All of the patrons are so nice as are the servers. Service tends to be slower, but I never come here in a rush. Just know what to expect and plan accordingly. Truly, any place that has a turkey dinner plate available year round is a.o.k. in my book. Bottom line - diner food favorites, bar with older fun clientele from leisure world, convenient locatiob read more

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Wow. This place is filthy. I've been to restaurants that have gone above and beyond to ensure sanitation and cleanliness during these times, but it's evident the staff here couldn't care less about the laws and regulations. I feel bad for the waitress as she's working alone. But not a single table has been wiped down. The glasses, utensils, ketchup, bottles, etc. have grime like they haven't been cleaned in months. The tables and chairs on the patio are literally sticky. When asked for a wipe down, the waitress said it won't come out and walked away. Most alarmingly, we asked the waitress if she could put her mask on and she no because she was hot. Food was decent actually, but served on dirty plates. We'll never be back. read more

We decided to try Primrose since it reopened in 2023. We ordered the hot turkey meal and tuna melt. The hot turkey was served over white bread along with mashed potatoes on the side, both smothered in a dark brown gravy. The turkey meal did not come with cranberry sauce. The ambiance was annoying because we were hearing the drama unfolding on Divorce Court playing on the TV anchored in one corner while also hearing easy listening hits playing over the restaurant speakers. The staff are friendly. read more

My mother and I have been to many events, dinners and social functions for years. Although we know Leisure World and past residents as well. However I never knew of Primrose until recent times. And although the location is convenient, the restaurant needs a nice cleaning and add a touch that shows class. Perhaps when the owner develops proper marketing and public relations , that may be added. Most importantly. Apparently some imbecile who lacked the ability to voice some slander about my mother , the imbecile chose to create some type of make believe rumor that will be addressed until your told that sometimes people need to be held responsible . Whoever spoke about my mother using false statements has always lacked the ability to truly resolve their actions like this and again your an imbecile. So I want to send you a picture that shows my mother and perhaps it may help you... read more

Primrose - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

"Spend time with those you love. One of these days you will either say I wish I had or I'm glad I did" -Zig Ziglar American food, friendly service and the price is right. Most patrons are residents from Leisure world that come with their families and/or friends I visited this establishment for the first time when a friend's mother passed away. His family and I came after the funeral for brunch Eventually, I continued to bring my friend's dad on Saturdays for lunch or early dinner. He was by himself most of the times, I wanted to make sure that he would enjoy having company and good food and he surely appreciated it. He's no longer among us but I'm grateful for our special Saturday memories at Primrose The interior of the restaurant is a bit outdated but it's well maintained and seniors love it, so who cares? Enjoy! read more

This place is filthy. It's clear the owner has never shampooed the upholstery in more than 10 years. Honestly, it's time to do a deep clean. The food is bland but that's because their major client base is Leisure World. The broasted chicken is so overcooked it's dry and stringy. The clam chowder is best used as wall paper paste. Their breakfasts are decent. The best attribute is the staff. The waitresses are always friendly and efficient. I would probably be semi OK with average eats if they would just clean the place. It skeeves me out. read more

Sorely disappointed in this restaurant. Our monthly dinner group met there several months ago, and was taken aback by the horrible sewer smell in the restroom. So bad, that appetites were lost. In spite of that, one of our members wanted to meet there again last night for the group dinner. I called ahead because my wife would not attend based on the first dinner, and was assured that the bathroom smell issue had been remedied some time ago. Not true. My wife and others went to the women's restroom and were horrified by the smell. They complained and were told to use the men's restroom, which was better. Really!? In addition, while the staff was friendly, service was poor. Food so so. read more

My friends and I love going to this place. They were closed for a long time but have recently reopened. They even opened up the restaurant side too! Haven't eaten in the restaurant side, but eat at the bar often. I used to get the tostada all the time (yum!) but this time I wanted to mix it up so I got the grilled cheese with tomato and French fries. SO GOOD! I was a little nervous cuz hot tomatoes aren't my fave but it was like the chef made the grilled cheese, then opened it up and put cold tomatoes inside. DELISH! Fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Even the ranch was super yum lol. Any time I've gone, they have the regulars there and you feel like you're walking into a bar filled with friends. A lot of the Leisure World folks go there too, so maybe not a 'fun' bar for the youngsters. Bartender (I forgot her name darn it) was really cool and we all chatted like we were old friends. A little outdated but so what! Good food, great portions, average prices, great customer service. read more

If you're looking for BLAND FOOD, come on down to the Primrose (or Layla's Cafe according to the sign on the building. There's a banner across the front that reads Primrose Cafe. Go figure.) Leisure World senior community is right next store, so they are likely catering to the elderly clientele. Service was so-so. I ordered the chicken fried steak. It came with soup or salad. I ordered a salad. I asked if they had a vinaigrette dressing. They did not, so I settled for Italian dressing. I also ordered a shrimp cocktail. I like it spicy and asked the waitress if it was spicy. She said no, and offered Tabasco sauce for it. I instead ordered a side of horseradish to add to it. The salad came out first. It was so bland, it was like there was no dressing at all, even though I could see the oil covering it. About ten minutes later, our entrees came out. I was about to tell the waitress to cancel the shrimp cocktail which was ordered as an appetizer since I had figured that they must have forgotten it, however she beat me to it by telling me that she was coming back with it. Horseradish did hardly anything to this cold mini-shrimp soup served in a milkshake glass. The chicken fried steak was decent, even though it was overcooked a bit. There was also a small scoop of lumpy room temperature mashed potatoes, a small serving of steamed soft vegetables (carrots, broccoli and cauliflower which needed salt & pepper) and a hard bread roll that looked like it had a large bandage on it. All in all, the food was what I expected from a place so close to a gated senior community. Hospital food. Oh yeah, there's a bar built into the side of the restaurant. A handful of seniors were there. Be careful navigating the parking lot during happy hour (12pm-6pm.) read more

Primrose - Strip-mall bland food for the elderly. Mmmmmm! - New American Near Me - Seal Beach, California