Recommended to make reservations ahead of time... and there's a reason why. This place is absolutely off the hook. The chef personally comes out to greet you, brings out dishes himself, and explains everything with so much passion and love... and you can truly taste it in the food. Everything we had was delicious and cooked perfectly. The vibe is amazing, the music is great, and the whole atmosphere just feels cool and welcoming. We ordered the beef carpaccio and WOW... packed with flavor. Soooo good. The steak was perfectly done, the truffle mac and cheese was incredible, and the white chocolate dessert completely hit the spot. You can tell the chef genuinely takes pride in his work and cares about the experience he gives his guests. We will definitely be back. Honestly, one of the best places in Menifee - maybe even the best around here if you ask me. read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - White chocolate bread pudding. It looks like a lot going on but trust me, everything blends well perfectly! - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Oh my gosh was this place great! Super packed and busy make sure to make a reservation! We booked a last minute reservation for dinner and they were able to get us in, as it seemed like the nicest restaurant in the proximity to our Airbnb. Service was phenomenal the entire time they even gave us a private room unknowingly that we were there celebrating my bachelorette party. We were super happy, the area was cozy and private, perfect for our small group. They offer a bunch of different options on espresso martinis, you can custom different liquors and flavors. We all tried different combinations and they were all wonderful. Onto the food, we were blown away! Couldn't believe that finding this place last minute gave us such an incredible experience. The food was top notch and delicious. The Mac and cheese was soooo creamy and flavorful. The steak was cooked perfect and they have several dipping sauces to choose from. The salmon was a hit and the risotto went really well with it. I wouldn't be surprised if this place had a Michelin star, it was THAT GOOD. We were frequently checked up on and had a wonderful last night experience on our vacation. This is the kinda spot that looks like a hole in the wall in a strip mall but it's a hidden gem!! read more

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Savage Chef Bar and Grill is absolutely amazing! The food is incredible--every dish hits perfectly. The atmosphere is fun, cool, and just a great place to hang out. Chef Mario always kills it--he's talented, kind, and so easy to chat with. The owner, Dylan, is also fantastic, making the whole experience welcoming and enjoyable. Whether you're coming for the food, the vibes, or just a great night out, Savage Chef Bar and Grill delivers on every level. Highly recommend! read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Menifee, California

What a great experience came in for my first time yesterday for our anniversary and let me tell you the food blows you away. Everything is cooked. Gourmet style and prepared perfectly from appetizers to dessert. You can't go wrong here. The chef himself is amazing and we'll come out to the table and explain to you and your kids how everything's prepared amazing spot. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Menifee, California

They throw a Brunchin' Behaviour buffet style party every second Saturday of the month. Nice music, great vibes and great people with awesome food. Savage Chef represents the best of Menifee! Stop by and enjoy. But get tix ahead of time coz they'll run out. read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - Menu - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Found this gem on my work travels and wow, so glad I did! For dinner, I couldn't decide on one thing so I ordered SIX sides and starters! Plenty to eat here and take home. Every dish was carefully prepared, well appointed and delicious. I don't have a favorite yet here's a few worth mentioning. Charred tuna tataki has just the right amount of kick with the garlic ponzu and the shishito sesame relish. So yummy! Shishito peppers were fabulous, truffle salt and Parmesan make the perfect combination Can you tell I like a little kick? You don't have to get kick, they've got plenty of other options. Amazing service from Jose at the bar, he knows the menu inside and out and has great suggestions. The vibe here is lively, the restaurant is clean, the service and food are spot on. I'll be back! read more

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My cousin and I had dinner on a busy Friday night at Savage Chef. She recommended it since I was in town visiting. We made a reservation for 8:15, which is highly recommended to and we were seated immediately. Our server was wonderful, I can't remember her name but she had dimples, short salt & pepper hair, and an amazing personality!! We started with the PB&J wings as an appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. The wings were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce it came with for dipping was such an amazing compliment to the wings. We also had drinks. My cousin had the coconut margarita and said it was so good. I had a glass of Rose. For our entrees, I ordered the Steak & Shroom flatbread, and my cousin ordered the Motor City Deep Dish. We both enjoyed our entrees, but were full from the wings. The vibe is upbeat and lively. There are a lot of tables and bar seating. The music was absolutely amazing. There's a lot of beautiful artwork on the walls by a local artist I believe. I definitely recommend making a reservation and dining at Savage Chef. read more

The ambiance was very nice I enjoyed my food, service was nice and friendly, I would go back it was definitely worth it. read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - Cavatelli was delicious so much flavor! Cooked to perfection. - American Near Me - Menifee, California

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We celebrated my birthday at this fine establishment and we were not disappointed! It was Brunch on Sunday and we made reservations for 11:00 am. We were seated immediately and our server, Elison brought water. I ordered the Steak and eggs and a Bloody Mary. The steak was an 8 oz Filet Mignon, the eggs were over easy and the plate came with small potatoes. Everything was delicious! For desert we were brought S'mores and a flame pot to cook them. To finish my meal I ordered a glass of Chardonnay. The background music was epic and the noise level very low although the place was packed. One of only two 5 star restaurants in Menifee and you really need to try it! read more

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Service is friendly and knowledgeable! Alejandro Is an amazing bartender. The surroundings tell the chefs journey and love story that lead to them open the restaurant. The pasta was delicious, however the star of the show by far was the panna cotta it had all the creamy textures I miss from Europe with a sweet American flair. read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Menifee, California

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Delicious food and amazing drinks. The people working there are very friendly as well. Great atmosphere I loved the ambiance.

We came here based on my sister's recommendation. There is plenty of parking in this plaza. The craft cocktails were the standout for us. The food was good and wait staff were friendly. We ordered the country fried flat iron steak, cavatelli mac 'n cheese, and s'mores. Note for the s'mores you actually make s'mores yourself. We didn't realize it and it was messy, but delicious. read more

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Amazing spot The bartender was a nice young latin man made the perfect strawberry lemon drop. I ordered the Detroit style pizza with homemade sausages peppers pepperoni was super delicious. Definitely a spot to come back when in area! Busy Super clean throughout Nice vibe Good music playing read more

Came here for a late lunch/early dinner when shopping in the area. Tried the Korean fried cauliflower for the first time today and loved it so much! Definitely will be a repeat item I order next time. I also had the lobster roll and truffle Mac which are both 10/10 items as well. Husband had the mashed potatoes and Australian wagyu steak which was a special item. This place always delivers consistent and delicious items. read more

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SAVAGE CHEF: Hidden gem filled with first class service and a family vibe. Whether I'm at Savage Chef on a date or with my besties, this restaurant/bar always serves tasty food and unique drinks ... with an unmatched playlist read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - Best bartenders in town. - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Came across current establishment due to hubby and daughter wanting steak. Very cute place. Great music I will say back in the 90s. Staff is friendly and seated right away with reservation. We had the steak flatbread as an appetizer which we all truly enjoyed. The crust was so crunchy and the cheese melted in your mouth. Amazing! Ordered a filet, daughter ordered a filet, ordered the kids steak for my youngest and hubby ordered ribeye. Sides we had the truffle Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and French fries. Hubby enjoyed his steak, cooked a bit over but said it was still very delicious/juicy. Daughter had her steak perfect and she devoured it. My steak was a bit over done as well. Ordered medium, cooked medium well, I did send back and staff were nice. The second steak was a bit better but over done. I will say, it was delicious and juicy still, I did enjoy it! The best side for us was the truffle Mac and cheese. OMG that was amazing! Fries were delicious! Mashed potatoes were good too but favorite for sure was the truffle Mac and cheese. Would go back just for that! We did get 2 desserts. We tried the toffee cake and the chocolate. The chocolate was very rich but adding vanilla ice cream recommended by our waitress did help with the richness, delicious! Fresh berries as well helped. The toffee cake, hubby enjoyed and finished and I enjoyed both. Overall, we would recommend to try and will be back. Thank you! read more

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I really do love this place. Reservations are key if you're dining in, but my usual move is ordering online and picking up. I live close enough, and they always pack the food right, still hot, still fresh. Now, I mean this with full respect: the pizza hits like those glory days of a personal pan Pizza Hut. Iykyk Also, don't sleep on the steak , they do it right. Drinks are good and don't forget to ask for the special. The vegan Caesar is also great bites. Feels good knowing our little town has a spot like this. read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - Cheers! - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Savage Chef is the TRUTH. If you're looking for that "we just found our new date night spot" kind of place--this is it. My wife and I rolled in craving something special, and Savage Chef delivered. I ordered the 16oz New York Strip Steak, medium rare, and I swear--it was the best restaurant steak I've had in years. Perfectly cooked, juicy, flavorful... absolutely nailed it. We rounded things out with the roasted wild carrots (insanely good), the shishito pepper mac & cheese (creamy with a small kick), and the Wedge Salad. I washed it all down with a couple of Orange Creamscicle beers from Belching Beaver (San Diego represent!) and my wife had a Diet Coke. Every bite, every sip--spot on. The vibe? Straight-up nostalgic cool. Late '80s / early '90s hip-hop and R&B playing loud and proud. Think Tribe Called Quest, TLC, and a dash of old school "It was a good day" hip hop. The crowd was super mixed--young folks, grown folks, couples, friend groups--it just worked. Service was friendly, on point, and totally in sync with the whole vibe. We love that we can keep it chill and casual here or dress it up for a more elevated date night. Savage Chef is the real deal. We'll be back. Probably sooner than later. read more

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The food was incredible! The main course, the sauces, the appetizers and the dessert. I'm still drooling after we even finished. Also one of the best Espresso Martinis I've ever had. Our waitress was amazing. Such a doll. So sweet, knowledgeable and super attentive. I didn't even mind that it was a bit loud inside. We were so busy enjoying every last bite of our food. Ambiance was casual and a tad upscale. It was nice to have a great upscale meal without having to get dressed for the occasion. We will be back. We will recommend and this will become one of our frequented places to eat. Chefs kiss! Phenomenal!!! read more

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Good menu with many options. Try the meatloaf and cauliflower. Drinks are delicious. Service has always been good. They have seats at the bar for dining. read more

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Food and service were great!! Walked in a bit early for our reservation but was sat promptly. Must try their octopus!!

My husband and I ride at Savage Spin (shoutout) and the owners of these fine establishments are married. So naturally we had to check it out. The ambiance is fun, great music, and comfortable. Staff were very welcoming and engaging. LISTEN, I am so disappointed in myself that I haven't been here months ago.. I will be dreaming about this pasta for weeks to come. My husband got a burger and my 5 year old as well. I didn't try the burgers but my husband demolished his and the fries were insanely good. Top notch. We also got the shishito peppers and they were amazing as well. This is an establishment that has a true chef behind the menu. I'd strongly advise against going in and just requesting weird changes to menu items because the way every dish has multiple layers and complimenting flavors. You will be disappointed to miss out on any of the already perfectly curated plates. We will definitely be back, will be come our go to spot for dining out. read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Walked in and walked right out! Didn't get to properly rate the restaurant. For a Friday night the wait time was an 1.5, with limited seating. The restaurant looked very cramped for the amount of people they have. I'm not giving it a fair review. This is solely based on wait time and based on that I gave it a one star. maybe in the future I'll get to try it and give it a respectable rating based on food. Sad, I really wanted to try their "Michelin" star food rating... NOT!!! Here's hoping I can be in the elite list next time, lol. read more

Tonight was my first night at Savage Chef and I will be back! We went with a larger group and they facilitated our orders and drinks so well. Everything came out as expected and our waitress was so on top of everything which makes it so much easier when dining with a larger group. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! The quality of the food was also what blew us away . Will be back ! read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Came here twice on a weekend because of how much we enjoyed dining here. I've had this on my Yelp list for quite some time so was excited to finally get the chance to eat here. We arrived on a Saturday night and it was busy! Fortunately, we had a reservation and were seated promptly. I really enjoyed the decor and vibe here. Music was also on point! It did take a small while for someone to take our order but they were busy and once we got helped, service was excellent! We ordered the meatloaf, steak flatbread, grilled octopus and broccolini. I am a foodie and everything was DELICIOUS!!! I ordered a glass of sangria which was also really good. We enjoyed it so much, we came by the next day for Sunday brunch. Food was equally as tasty but we enjoyed the evening vibes just a tad bit more. We are fans and will definitely return! read more

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This place has a great Steak and Shroom Pizza. And their Ahi appetizer is a great dish to try if you like fresh fish. They have a full Bar and some pretty experienced Bartenders to give you an elevated Drink experience to go along with some delicious food. I haven't tried their Desserts yet, but they were highly recommended. I love that the Chefs will walk around asking how your food is and they are very professional and skilled I'm their craft. It is definitely a great place for a Date night or Dinner with your Adult Friends since kids won't appreciate the quality of their food. It can get pretty busy so getting a reservation or getting there early would be a recommendation. We need more places like this in Menifee. Another great place to check out is Lady R Bistro, it's Celebrity Chef owned and the Food and experience has been great. It's also a more intimate restaurant that's great for a Date night or a Drink since they also have a Full Bar too. read more

The music and food is exactly what I love! We love going there for our special occasions like Birthdays. We also love going on any given night. Lobster Roll is a must. Short Rib dinner, a must. PB&J Wings are phenomenal, with a little heat! ANY of the desserts are spectacular. Just go already!! read more

Our very favorite restaurant -- hands down. It's close to home, the food is always consistent, and the quality is top-tier. The prices match the quality, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want whether you're grabbing dinner, celebrating a birthday, or hosting friends from out of town. The bartenders make the best drinks no matter what you order, and the chefs are incredible -- they often come out to deliver your meal themselves and greet guests, which makes the experience feel personal and welcoming. This has been our go-to spot for years, and it never disappoints. 10/10 recommend every single time. read more

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Came back for another meal because we enjoyed the food last time (including the salmon - very good! And the a special - the short rib flat bread, again so good). However, this time we ordered the filet mignon with a side of mashed potatoes, the tuna togarashi, broccolini, and the pb&j wings for an appetizer. The wings were great, however everything else was sub-par. The filet was very tough. The tuna has a very particular taste that almost tasted like an ash tray and the broccolini was just alright. Will go back to try more things and the service was great! But tonight it just wasn't it. This place also would do a lot better not in a shopping center. It has good potential but the decor is just odd and seems cheap y compared to the price of the meals. read more

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Small place. 2 1/2 hour wait. Not worth it. No meal is worth waiting 2 1/2 hours for.

Food was delicious and service was excellent!! They made recommendations and everything was perfect, very chill vibe , not too stuffy ! read more

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Burger was top five of all time. Pimento cheese sauce is . Would have been the best locco mocco but patties were a little over quick Great service as well. Ask for extra kimchi with the Loco Mocco tho it's sooo good! read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - Double cheeseburger & Loco Mocco - American Near Me - Menifee, California

Finally tried this local neighborhood restaurant. Wow! Should have come much sooner. The interior was small, purposeful and had framed pop art on the walls. There was music piped in for ambiance to reflect the uptown vibe. They even had a nice bar and some high tops to sit at for food and drink. Our party of four had never been here and ended up ordering a mixture of items from the menu- Korean cauliflower for an appetizer, roasted salmon with horseradish potatoes ( gluten free), Motown pizza, meatloaf with the horseradish potatoes, a wedge salad and tuna tataki. Everything was so delicious and artfully prepared. We loved the fact that the owner - Dylan talked to us about his gf flatbread and now gave hubby another reason to comeback to try the steak and 'shroom flat bread. Everyone was personable and nice which only added to experience. Will definitely come back soon!! We had reservations for four on a busy Saturday night we were greeted warmly and told our table was to be ready soon. read more

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Holy moly!!! You'd never guess from the outside the level of awesomeness that is on the inside! Once you walk in, the space, lighting, and black curtains remind me of a bodega in Spain. You definitely don't feel like you're in a strip mall in Menifee. The place was full to the brim on a Saturday night at 6:00 pm. Lots of tables and lots of people so noise level is loud- especially around the bar. But hey! It added to the festive evening! Now for the food! I had been here once before for apps so this time was for a celebration dinner. The pan roasted chicken was incredible! So moist & juicy! Sheer perfection! And just as good the next day! Friends ordered the salmon and it was also excellent. We saw lots of dishes coming by our table and everything looked magnificent! And the very BEST part? Having the chefs hand deliver each item to your table personally! I've never seen that before. They are obviously so proud of this place they've created and rightfully so! I'm going back just so I can hear the chef whisper in my ear 'Your dish will be out in a minute, love.' Just a gem here in Menifee! You MUST go! read more

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I love this place! One thing I would recommend is to MAKE RESERVATIONS!! Everyone is very nice the food is delicious, and drinks are amazing read more

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First time customers, and most impressed with everything about this restaurant! The menu offerings were amazing, only taught by the actual meals that we were served. I ordered the grilled octopus and muscles and the "IYKYK" Freakin' most amazing adult beverages that has ever caressed my lips! It was undeniably perfect with its crème brûlée banana slice. ((My Daughter)) ordered the wet salad and mac & cheese and both for supremely divine. Looking forward to going to the spot again and bringing my family. The music that they played was on points if you're in 90s and early 2000 R&B babe. read more

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I love this place. My server tonight was Tiffani, she was extremely pleasant and attentive. I would come here again for her! The food was amazing as usual, I had the kale Cesar salad to start and it was absolutely amazing as usual again. Short rib was delicious and super tender, and the Mac and cheese is just perfect. Travay and Austin were amazing as well! Will be back! read more

Savage Chef Bar & Grill - Red wine braised short rib and cavatelli Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Menifee, California

This place is definitely a hidden gem! My Dad and I have came to dine twice already and the food and quality is good every time from appetizers to entrees and the dessert! My fave restaurant in Menifee. read more

This place was very surprising to me. I would say get reservations cause it's not a very big place. It's cute inside and had a good size bar. The food was so great I didn't get pics of everything but start with a cocktail you can't go wrong. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauces were all fantastic. The mashed potatoes was yummy and the asparagus with egg on top was so good. My daughter ordered the vegetarian meal which was veggies and tofu and it was fantastic. The dessert was so hard to resist. I wish I lived closer because this would be a staple. read more

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The octopus appetizer was delicious. Great service all the way around- will definitely return soon.