This place is AWESOME!!…read more Food: My son got the chicken and waffles but they were so nice that they did chicken strips instead of what they usually do which is chicken breast. My husband also got the chicken and waffles but he got the chicken breasts. I got the pesto pasta and they were running a special where the pasta was half off and half the portion which was perfect for me. Our drinks were also delicious - we got nonalcoholic drinks. Service: Our waitress did an awesome job! She took great care of us! Ambiance: They had a live musician, he was great! They also had the games on and as soon as you walk in and on the way to your seats the host asked us which game we wanted to watch and we told her and she sat us where we had the perfect view of the game! Thank you, Mama's! We will definitely be back!!

Came on a Thursday morning, and no wait. Plus, kids eat free on Thursdays!…read more Husband got the peanut butter Nutella pancakes which was yummy! Pancake was a big size and comes with 2 stacks. It went well as dessert after my dish. I got the breakfast sourdough melt which was also delicious, crunchy, and very filling! Definitely good enough to share as well! One could say it's an average American breakfast diner, but my daughter got a kids dish (not pictured) that included 1 pancake, scrambled eggs, and a sausage, and she practically finished it! Either she was really hungry, or she thought the food was good! (She never eats that much). Overall, great place for breakfast/brunch!

Some friends and I stopped in after running the Surf City Half and 5K, and the California Benedict…read moreI ordered hit the spot! Poached egg, bacon, avocado, tomato, hollandaise and basil pesto atop an English muffin, served with hash browns satisfied all of my cravings! Service was friendly, and they were able to seat us immediately!

i made rez via opentable for the wknd. super easy. one of my girlfriends and i were overdue for a…read morebrunch date..like wayyy over due. we agreed on the brant, so glad we met here! the restaurant is so pretty and spacious! everyone was so friendly and welcoming. they are dog friendly as well! beautiful beech views as we sat next to the glass wall. we ordered to share: Crispy Brussels Stuffed French Toast The Brant Breakfast Sandwich everything was so good. def will be back as there were a few other menu items i want to try! we stayed for about 1.5hrs chatting and eating. until out of nowhere our waitress came to ask if she can clear our table and pack our leftovers before we were ready, def felt rushed, even tho the restaurant was kinda empty .. that part was off-putting . maybe she was due for a break or lunch. idk. we both felt like we were getting kicked out lol.. but ill be back to try their fried chicken and waffles! parking: located on the upper level of pacific city. parking garage / surface lot / valet

We chose to sit outside even tho it was a gray morning. But coffee was hot and frequently topped…read moreoff. My ABC omelette was huge, hot, and tasty. Grandson got a kick out of the Mickey Mouse pancake which came with bacon and scrambled eggs. Service was excellent

Tasty breakfast, excellent service, decently priced & good outdoor seating…read more Ordered the two eggs with bacon, swapped the toast for avocado for no extra cost. Hashbrowns were crispy but not dry or greasy - just right! I would stop here again when I'm in town.

BEST Tortilla Soup... EVER! I know... not a soup place but…read moreit ROCKS... Paired it with a mixed fry (regular/sweet potato) and to be honest, the sweet potato fries paled in comparison to their regular fries... That's my story! enjoy!!

Love coming to Simmzy's when I'm in the area, and this time around was another great one! Bailey…read morewas our server and she was very attentive, bubbly and kind. It was taco Tuesday so I took advantage of that, and we then overlapped with Happy Hour at 3, which was awesome! I ordered the Baja fish taco, Quesa Birria taco, and the Bacon Date pizza. Tacos were hot, fresh, and delicious. The Bacon Date pizza was very unique. Loved the thicker chunks of bacon, and the mascarpone date mix was interesting. It almost tasted like a cream cheese spread. For my drinks, I ordered the La Rosa and Raspberry margarita along with an Aztec Mule. Everything was nicely presented and refreshing. This time around the windows were all open and a nice breeze was flowing through. Love this place and I will be back!

I'm a local from Costa Mesa down the road and this place is a gem find, my corgi Marley,gf Lauren,…read moreand I found this place (luckily) by walking under the HB pier below dukes. Live music and the ahi stackers are to die for. Not to mention it is dog friendly and our waitress was so kind and caring this is our new go to!!!! So radddd waitress name is Delaney!

Shh don't tell anyone about their amazing Secret Golden Espresso Martini!!! Only service at the…read moreGolden hour of the day, amazing sunset while sipping this fabulous Golden Espresso Martini yummy! Ask for Joshua and Patrick they know what I'm talking about! Thank you to our amazing bartender and manger ! Joshua and Patrick .

Came here for dinner Saturday night and it was PHENOMENAL! What a great experience we had. Our…read moreserver Josh gave us some pretty fire reccs and made sure the whole experience was delicious and fun. The views were also beautiful. We did the indoor seating but were sat where we could see the beach and sunset. We ordered: Spicy tuna crispy rice (4/5): super yummy and added extra thai chilis for a kick. Some parts of the rice were more hard than crispy. Black mussels (4/5): pretty good, mom loved them. The bread it came with soaked up the sauce wonderfully. Garlic fries (5/5): so flavorful and crispy and garlicky- dipped them in the mussel sauce and it was amazing. Shrimp and lobster linguine (4/5): could use more salt but overall really good! They're pretty generous with the shrimp and lobster (maybe like 5 large shrimp and 3 claws iirc). Pistachio crusted halibut (4.5/5): mom said this was her favorite because of the flavor, flakiness of the fish, and abundance of vegetables. Pro tip for spice lovers: they provide sides of chopped thai chilis if you ask! We went through 3 different bowls of chilis

This place has a gorgeous view across from the pier…read more Parking is tough, but you can do the parking garages. Free before 90 mins. Good is good. Came out semi luke warm, had the salmon sandwich. Would like to come back and try other entrees.

Had such a great dining experience at Lōrea inside Pasea Hotel & Spa!…read moreLet me start by saying the food was SO delicious overall. Now, for full honesty, the starters weren't the star of the show for me. We ordered the pork belly wraps and spicy pork gyoza. Both were cooked well, but in my opinion, they were missing that extra "something" maybe a dipping sauce or a bit more flavor to really elevate them. Next time, I'd probably skip those and try different appetizers. The service was great from start to finish attentive, friendly, and everything came out smoothly. The restaurant itself is super cute, and I loved both the indoor and outdoor seating options. We sat outside under the heaters, which made for such a cozy, perfect vibe. BUT the mains and sides? That's where they absolutely delivered. I had the Korean BBQ salmon and WOW flavor on flavor on flavor. Easily one of my favorites of the night. For the table, we shared lobster mac and cheese, asparagus, and whipped potatoes, and let me tell you... those sides were everything. The portions are generous (perfect for sharing with 4-6 people), the mac and cheese was rich and creamy, the asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the whipped potatoes? Smooth, fluffy, and packed with flavor, definitely a standout. We were originally hoping for the tomahawk steak, but they had run out (sad moment ). However, they made it right by offering a prime New York steak for two and honestly, no regrets because that steak was FIRE. Super flavorful, juicy, and absolutely mouthwatering. We also tried the Wagyu and sea bass, which were both delicious, but the real highlights for me were the steak and salmon. Drinks were also on point! We had an Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, and a few lemon drops including blackberry, passionfruit, and watermelon. The blackberry lemon drop was hands down my favorite, so good! To top it all off, they brought out the cutest birthday macaroons! One tasted like Fruity Pebbles (so fun!) and the other was paired with whipped cream and raspberries such a sweet touch. Overall, while the appetizers didn't quite hit for me, the mains and sides absolutely carried the experience and are 100% the reason I'll be back. I'll definitely be returning for more steak and that Korean BBQ salmon!

I spent over a week researching and trying to find a special place to have a birthday lunch. Based…read moreon the menu, I picked this restaurant. It was very underwhelming, unfortunately. I called ahead of time and made a reservation and they knew it was for a special birthday. We did get a seat right against the glass overlooking the beach, which was very pretty and the restaurant is very pretty. But I guess it wouldn't have been that hard to get a table against the glass because there was only maybe three or four other table tables sat in the whole restaurant anyways. Our waitress came up to us and seemed nice and asked us if we wanted a drink but we literally hadn't even looked at the menu yet so I said I just need a minute to look and then she proceeded to not come back for about 15 to 20 minutes to take our drink order, which was disappointing. We waited so long before she came back that we went ahead and ordered the food and drinks at the same time because I didn't know when she would come back again. It took a long time to get the drinks. The drinks came about the same time that the food came. They only had a few specialty cocktail items available on the menu. I picked one. I did not like it, but that's not their fault. The food unfortunately was really bad. It all sounded really good, but I did not like it. The only thing that I liked was the salmon appetizer smoked salmon on a flatbread bread. The avocado toast had horrible bread, and the avocado on top tasted like spoiled avocado. And the fig and Barada, unfortunately was on the same bread that was absolutely horrible bread, and had no flavor on top. The rosemary french fries were good. I think the worst part of it though was the fact that the waitress that was waiting on us pretty much never showed up again. She wasn't even the one that brought us our food. And I had to wait probably 20 minutes for her to come back around when we were done eating and by that time I had just sent my card at the end of the table because I didn't want to wait for the check and then have to wait another 20 minutes for her to come back with that. It was odd to me because she couldn't have been that busy when she only had. What like two tables? Like what was she doing back there lol anyways it was not the best.

We love Sessions in HB. I usually get the yogi sandwich or the Chinese chicken salad. My husband…read morelikes their burger. Our kids like the grilled cheese with fries. Their cold brew is delicious. They have great breakfast burritos if you're looking for breakfast. It's casual. You can come in straight from the beach. The people who work there are always friendly. They have indoor seating and bathrooms. You can easily walk across to the beach and the pier. You can't park right in front because it's on PCH, but there are lots of parking structures and metered street parking nearby.

Great location off pch where you have a beach view and walking distance to the beach. We opted to…read moredine in for a quick bite before heading to the beach. It's an unassuming place right next to a liquor store and a few steps off Main Street where all the shops are. I shared half of a pastrami sandwich where although a healthier version with the veggies I found it tasty. It's a great place to grab food to take with you for a beach day. They also have wine and beer available

Delicious dinner at the Hyatt Regency! Service is attentive and the steak is always good. I love…read morethe new strawberry matcha cake too - so creative, light, and delicious to eat. Their bacon jam is a favorite of mine. Goes amazingly well with the steak!

This review is for their breakfast buffet only, of which we've sampled a few times. $42 a head on…read morea recent, overcast Sunday morning. It'd be nice if they offered a bottomless mimosa option included with the price of admission, but alas, they don't. Booze will cost you extra. Offerings include scrambled eggs, egg whites, bacon, several sausage choices, hash browns, veggie hash, french toast, cereal, fruit, bagels, charcuterie, omelet station. Decent, but nothing crazy good. Coffee was a little bitter. You know, like it had been sitting for a while. Salsa was curiously flat and bland. Service was polite, but slow and not dialed in. And it was not busy when we went. This joint offers indoor and outdoor seating. Nice grounds. Just ok on the food. On a side note, beware the omelet station. Though good, you might find a stray morsel or three of some ingredients you didn't request. #2 daughter had some onion, bell pepper and mushroom in hers that she hadn't anticipated. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Excellent coffee! Super wonderful coffee. I had a latte and it was so good!…read moreThe workers were nice & a bit over whelmed. Place is small. We sat outside. Tables definitely needed to eat cleaned off. We wiped with a napkin & they were full black dirt. Did i mention the coffee is amazing?! The toast was good & the Acai bowl was a smoothie in a bowl. Needed a straw not a spoon. Coffee & toast the stars!

Solid sandwiches and coffee…read more Ordered the Turkey Avocado Sando and the Banana Hazelnut Cold Brew. Sandwich was great. I added bacon for a nice crunch, but good country bread and fresh ingredients. Cold brew was a bit sour, but the banana hazelnut flavor helped cut that. Didn't eat in, so can't speak to the service or ambiance, but would get a sandwich and a different latte next time.