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River Cafe

4.7 (11 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Story

Story

4.2(664 reviews)
9.5 mi
Veteran-owned & operated
Romantic vibe

My third time back at Story. We did another Mad Hatters Tea party. Towers of small bites of sweet…read moreand savory, along with sparkling wine and Drink Me potion. So good! Tip: ask to sit in Vickie's area, especially if celebrating a birthday. She personally adds the "Happy Birthday" to the plate that holds a cup of complimentary ice cream Sunday.

Upon entering my friend and I were immediately seated and I gotta say the interior does give me the…read moremodern day mad hatter vibe from Alice in Wonderland. It has this dark but classy aesthetic and I was not prepared for that (in a good way). This restaurant has been here for about 2 years with different ownership and menu so I was excited to see what they had to offer. Hugo helped us with our order and he was very friendly and professional. We went ahead and ordered the ahi tuna taco, pork belly bao, garlic fries, the margharita pizza, the yuzu lobster pasta, and for drinks I got the virgin burning thyme. My friend got that and other drinks as well. Ahi tuna taco - 5/5 probably the best food item for the evening. The tuna was fresh, perfect amount of kick in its sauce, and the outter shell was perfectly crunchy. I think them replacing the shell with wonton was exceptional with the texture. Every bite was extremely satisfying. Pork Belly bao - 4/5 everything was delicious. The bow itself is bouncy and moist. There wasn't anything special about the sauce inside with the pork belly, but I would definitely give it a try at least once. A great portion with your friends or family as an appetizer. Garlic fries - 3/5 It was a bit underwhelming, but nothing horrible. I could not taste the garlic at all, but the fries itself was cooked to perfection with the outer being pretty crispy and inside being soft. Margharita pizza - 4/5 I really like the crust and the breading of this pizza. It was crispy and the pepperoni was cooked to perfection. I really like the small pepperoni because it gives an immense amount of flavor in each bite. The cheese and the tomato sauce was fine, but nothing special. Yuzu lobster pasta - 4/5 I wish I was able to taste more of the Yuzu since that's in the name of the dish, but I could not. If it was just called the lobster pasta I would say it's amazing. The tomatoes were perfect to lighten the entire dish with the heavy sauce and the pasta. The lobster was cooked fine. Other than that it was fine, but I would say either enhance the Yuzu flavor or remove it in the name of the dish. Burning thyme - 4.5/5 I really like the acid and the balance of sweetness and sour in this drink. Usually, I get skeptical when I make an alcoholic drink version because the bartender tends to over sweeten the drink, but this was not the case, and I enjoyed it a lot with our food.

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Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Handcrafted Cocktails

Reunion Kitchen + Drink

4.3(4.1k reviews)
7.3 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

What other better place to celebrate our friend reunion at a place called "Reunion"? ;)…read more We were looking for a good brunch place to try out and found this place near Corona. Parking: I had no problem finding parking spot as the lot is huge and shared with many other businesses. Interior: We were seated right away without any wait time as we arrived when they just opened. We were seated in a dark area of the restaurant (think bar vibe) so I was a little not sure at first. Most brunch places I went to were always filled with sunlight and bright colorful interiors. This place embraced a classic, quiet feel, something like a Steak House would have. Service: Our server's name was Susan I believe, who was nice and attentive through the whole meal, despite the crowd slowly built up and filled the restaurant. She never failed to check back on us, not just once but twice and refilled our water. She probably isn't as familiar with the brunch menu favorites but seem to know more about the Main menu. The General Manager came out and greeted us because most of their customers are regulars and it's uncommon to have first timers like us visiting. This nice hospitality made us feel very warmly welcomed and impressed. Food: I couldn't decide whether to go with the Slow braised beef on the brunch menu (braised beef benedict) or the main menu but ended up going with the Main menu to get a good portion size. It was a perfect choice because the beef is just amazing. It was cooked to a soft perfection, well seasoned, the roasted vegetable was also cooked just right and not super raw/ crunchy like other places. Then the star of the show arrived - the butter cake. As Susan suggested, this is their most popular dessert and I can see why. The butter cake comes piping hot with the ice cream on top. There's a nice sugar crunchy feel near the bottom of the cake. It's so delicious that I want to come back just to eat this cake. We had a great time overall and would love to come back.

Love Jet! Who hired him? I want him to work for me. lol. Amazing customer service!!!…read more Always love coming to Reunion!

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THE RANCH Restaurant

THE RANCH Restaurant

4.3(4k reviews)
1.3 mi
$$$$

We celebrated our anniversary at The Ranch and had a really nice night. The vibe is upscale but…read morestill cozy, perfect for a special occasion, and the servers were super friendly. We had scallops and the ceviche trilogy to start, and by then we were already pretty full. For the main, we shared the 58 oz Prime Angus Cowboy Ribeye; it was a lot of food, so we definitely took some home. We also had two glasses of sparkling rosé. Overall, great food, great service, and a perfect anniversary spot.

5 stars for the service alone. Brian was fantastic from start to finish. Extremely attentive,…read morealways checking in, and I never had to ask for a refill once. His level of customer service is what I've always appreciated about The Ranch ever since Rito moved on. The service here has consistently been top notch and has never let us down. This visit, the food fell a little short of the usual standard. The fries weren't very crispy, although the sides were still delicious. My Delmonico, which is normally super juicy and tender, came out closer to medium instead of medium rare and was also a touch cold. That said, The Ranch is still one of my favorite spots in OC. If the kitchen can consistently match the high standards and execution that the servers provide, this place will easily stay at the top as one of the best steakhouse experiences in Orange County.

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The Fifth

4.3(2.9k reviews)
1.8 mi
$$
Casual dining
Private events

The service here is impeccable. I got in right away highly…read morerecommend a reservation if you're wanting to sit and enjoy dinner also, try to get your reservation around 9:30 that way you can see the fireworks The food was so gas. It came up so quick the DRINKS don't even get me started. They were so good. IF YOU'RE IN TOWN, DEFINITELY COME HERE AFTER DISNEYLAND OR BEFORE IF YOU WANNA PREGAME Everyone here deserves a five star review

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our vow renewal reception! From the…read moremoment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The set up was perfect and the whole vibe was so welcoming and elegant. The food was absolutely incredible, we chose to have a buffet style dinner for our guests and every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and received so many compliments from our guests. The appetizers were delicious! The agua chilies shooters were amazing! It truly made the evening feel extra special. What stood out just as much as the food, was the exceptional service. The staff was so attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure everything ran smoothly for us. They went above and beyond to accommodate us and our guests, and it made such an impact on making sure our special night was truly memorable. Our reception felt seamless, joyful, and was definitely unforgettable thanks to this amazing venue. We are so grateful for the team's hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a place that delivers both outstanding food and top-tier service, this is it. Highly recommend!

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Benchmark - Short Rib Rigatoni

Benchmark

4.5(1.8k reviews)
6.4 mi
$$

Lovely atmosphere and bites. Service was pleasant. Food was unique and tasty. Have been back…read moreseveral times.

Cute, ambiguous corner, with greenery and peaceful vibes. Very much enjoyed the nature aspect of…read morethe interior design and it made a great photo opportunity for me and my friend. Service went well, checked in here and there, made sure we got our order. We tried three dishes and two drinks LAVENDER HAZE (Mocktail Version) - 3/5, very pretty, but tastes a bit watered down. Someone try the alcoholic version and let me know what it's like haha. BENCHMARK BLOODY MARY: 5/5 my friend liked it and it was spicy! ENCHILIDA SUIZAS, lobster + shrimp filling, corn, poblano cream sauce, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, I give 5/5, I enjoyed the combination of the sauce and enchiladas, it wasn't overcooked and had a great refreshing savory flavor. Plated very nicely, visually appealing. BULGOGI KIMCHI FRIED RICE, fried eggs, gochujang, green onion furikake, pickled radish, cilantro, I give 4/5, overall I enjoyed this plate, but I do feel the beef could have been slightly stronger in terms of flavor? The rice was holding all the spices and taste. DULCE DE LECHE FRENCH TOAST, crème fraîche chantilly, brûléed banana, chocolate sauce, maldon salt, I would give 5/5, presentation was beautiful, taste wise I really enjoyed it, had a very good balance of sweetness and not too strong. I know my ratings are less than a 5 in general, but I really felt the whole experience was pleasant, enjoyable, good food and good vibes, therefore 5 out of 5

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Benchmark - Date night ambience

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Benchmark - GUAVA PALOMA $8 and FRITTO MISTO $10 calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce. grilled lemon

GUAVA PALOMA $8 and FRITTO MISTO $10 calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce. grilled lemon

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Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Ahi tuna salad, 8/10

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

4.3(1.7k reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

Natalie is the BEST!!! We have always by-passed this place during our bike ride but will no longer…read morebe doing that. We decided to check it out today and really enjoyed the friendly,warm service. Nat (lol) was so helpful and sweet she made our first time at this brewery a GREAT experience and we look forward to coming back. The happy hour food and drinks specials are excellent. Karlitos mexican lager with tajin rim was my final choice of drink but i loved how we were offered tastings to make our choice easy and fun! Great place overall, we will be back very soon

We were craving to come here and enjoy their beers and food. We had no idea that the Monster truck…read moreevent was taking place. They were charging for parking so we paid $30 plus processing fee. Kevin the manager couldn't care less that we were here as customers not for the monster truck thing so they didn't give us a table and we had to sit at the bar. He initially said that there was a 30 min wait even though we could see empty tales. We had already paid so we had to stay to get the $30 discount on your bill when spending $30. He was not willing to refund since they were not technically the ones charging you. Once we sat at the bar, the bartender was nice and made us feel comfortable so we could enjoy our night. The place was crowded with families with kids, adults just overindulging and being very loud. The moment the event started time got closer, all of this crowd started leaving which allowed us to really enjoy our night. The food was great as always. The poke nachos are really tasty with a good balance of fish and nachos. The fish and chips is one of our go to dishes they are always perfectly cooked. We have noticed that shrinkflation has happened throughout the years, but after enjoying a few beers you don't notice anymore. This was the first time trying their burger and it was amazing! The patty was perfectly cooked and the flavors just worked together. We also decided to give the beeramisu a second try and we enjoyed it. It is a creative and unique twist to your traditional tiramisu. Since it had been a while, we didn't even know that they have a club now. We gladly join and got the poke nachos as a welcome gift. Overall the experience started on a bad note but we left happy after good food, service and drinks. Also, Kevin came by after the mess to check on us and apologize for the inconvenience. Make sure you check the angel stadium for event before you come, they will be busy.

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Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Inside

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Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Ahi bowl

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