Jesse James has not only elevated the experience at Canyon Inn, but is evolving bigger and better…read morethan its historic roots in OC by creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere for both old and new patrons alike. Wonderfully attentive, friendly and genuine people

Okay, so I have a lot to say about this place. The food and ambiance are good, but the service is…read moreterrible. I'm not sure if I went on a day when the bartenders called off because there was only one girl doing all the work--serving food and drinks. The staff was horrible. The bartender, a skinny white woman, had an attitude. The wait time for food was ridiculous, and the service was terrible.

Love the ambiance and servers were good. Food was mediocre and tasteless - salmon and short rib…read morepasta. Goat cheese appetizer was good. House wine ok. Charged $2.50 for birthday scoop of ice cream we assumed was complimentary. Doubt we'll return.

Wow! We came for…read moretheir new Gatsby tea service and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is gorgeous and on point. We started with The Gatsby Effect drink which came in beautiful glasses and a tower that drips butterfly pea tea gin into your glass, changing the color of your drink. There's only one tower option with dinner. It comes with an entire 1 oz container of caviar with crumb fresh, chicken nuggets with crown fresh smoked trout caviar and chives, spicy ahi tuna wonton chip, mini lobster rolls, kettle chips, shrimp cocktail shooters, wagyu sliders, and chicken Caesar salad skewers. Nothing disappointed! Everything was high quality. Shrimp was plump n meaty. The service was great! Our waitress was very nice and checked up on us often. This was a great meal, great service, and great price! I would definitely come back

Hi Melene Thank you for your response. I want to acknowledge…read morethat I did eventually sit down without being seated, and I understand that doing so was not consistent with your normal process. For that, I take responsibility. However, I believe your description leaves out important context that contributed to the situation. I waited in line like every other customer and spoke directly with the hostess. She was preparing to seat me, but then informed me that because I did not yet have all four members of my party present, I could not be seated. I explained that some members of my party were still looking for parking while others were on their way, and asked whether I could simply be seated as a party of one while I waited. I had driven a considerable distance specifically for this event and intended to purchase food and drinks. I was told that I could not be seated or served until the rest of my party arrived. What made this especially confusing was that the event had been advertised as first come, first served. Based on that advertising, I reasonably expected that arriving early and waiting in line would secure a place. Instead, I was told I could not be seated or served despite having arrived and waited my turn. Out of frustration, I briefly sat down hoping to get a drink of water and order food while waiting. When I was told I could not sit there, I immediately got up and left the table. I then asked whether there was anywhere else I could at least get food and water while waiting for my friends. Both the hostess and the manager informed me that I could not be served unless my full party was present. What further added to my frustration was watching a party of two get seated shortly afterward. Whether there were circumstances I was unaware of or not, it created the appearance that the policy was being applied inconsistently. My concern is less about being denied a table and more about the inconsistent messaging and customer experience. Had I been clearly informed in advance that "first come, first served" was subject to a full-party seating requirement, I would have planned accordingly. While I can acknowledge my role in the interaction, I believe there is also an opportunity for your business to reflect on how situations like this are communicated and handled. Customer dissatisfaction often comes not from the existence of a policy, but from inconsistent application and poor communication of that policy. Given the number of reviews expressing similar concerns, it may be worth considering whether there is a pattern that deserves attention. I wish your business success and appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Save your time and money. GO ELSEWHERE!…read more I rarely write reviews, but this experience was bad enough to warrant one. We came in with a valid coupon--not expired, nothing shady--and were flat-out refused. No reasonable explanation, no attempt to make it right, just a dismissive "we're not honoring that." For the record, we ordered two margaritas, a fountain drink an appetizer and split a taco plate. The coupon was for a free appetizer. After presenting the bill the manager stated they cannot honor the coupon because the appetizer was more than the tacos (the appetizer being tater tots, that I ADDED $7.00 carne asada to.) I asked if they could just take the tater tots off or even just take the tacos off if it were a price issue. They refused. Made no attempt to make the situation right. Unfortunately, the food didn't come close to making up for it. Everything tasted bland, poorly prepared, and overpriced for the quality. It honestly felt like zero care went into what was served. The drinks from the bar weren't any better--weak, unbalanced, and not even close to what you'd expect from a "Sports bar" What really sealed the deal was the manager's attitude. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, he came across as dismissive and uninterested. No accountability, no customer service--just a shrug and a bad vibe. Overall, this place misses the mark on every level: food, drinks, and integrity. There are too many good restaurants out there to waste time and money on one that doesn't respect its own customers. So many restaurants going out of business locally it's sad, but with events like this, it makes sense. Value the customer. Take pride in serving your community.

It is a standard breakfast/cafe menu. There are some definite highlights on the menu. They make…read moretheir own soups and offer two per week. The cost for the food and the drinks are well priced. It is packed on a Saturday night with one of their strong bands playing. It is interesting looking...on the divey side, but the crowd is friendly, the staff is great and it is a fun place.

Great place on a saturday night. Wasn't crowded either. Live music and good fried zucchini.read more

Just wanted to say thank you for a great luncheon... Took my client and two of his office office…read moreFolks ...and we all walked away Feeling good about the past hour and a half... In the restaurant universe where so many places have gone to gouging clients with mediocre food and super elevated prices, The Post and our waiter Steve took great care of us - expressing a gratefulness that I haven't experienced in quite a while... Philip Obama

Having heard about this spot for their (especially) Wednesday night entertainment through friends,…read moreI wanted to check it out. It's next to the City Hall and Civic Center. I immediately liked the bar's casual-&-comfortable atmosphere, and the open-&-airy outdoor seating area (with heaters). Off their Happy Hour menu (Monday - Friday, 3-6 PM), we ordered: - Happy Hour Crispy Green Beans, $7: our thoughts, too heavily breaded for our preference; - Happy Hour Margherita Flatbread, $8: tasty and cheesy, with a decent crust (appreciatively not covered with tomato sauce); - Happy Hour Well Cocktail (vodka & soda, $6): decently strong and better deal than hubby's Old Fashioned ($15) We didn't stay for the entertainment which started at 7 PM. However, I had to check out their bakery, coming home with: - Mini 5" Dutch Apple Pie, $10: still warm, with a delightfully flavorful crust and apple filling; - Brownie, $5: (described as one of their popular treats) moist and chocolatey The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful (I wish I'd noted the name of the young person answering questions I had about their speakeasy -- he was impressively helpful and respectful!). Looking forward to returning to experience more on their menu, as well as their entertainment.

I went there two days in a row. Amazing service and food. One of the best Persian food I have ever…read morehad in my life.

Food and drink were amazing! The filet mignon shish kabob melts in your mouth-so delicious! The…read moreservice was incredible and the restaurant is beautiful and very clean.

The omelette skillet and waffle with chicken is a must try! Breakfast tacos were yummy per the…read morekiddos, and my uncle enjoyed his teriyaki shrimp plate (another must try). My Paloma drink was on point and so fresh!! This place has an upbeat atmosphere- live DJ playing a variety of music and the staff is just welcoming! We can't wait to come back!! Did I mention they're also showing the FIFA games!! Vamos MEXICO!!!!

The service was absolutely amazing. Food was delicious. Ordered the three asada tacos and they…read morebrought for customized hot sauces per request. It was all delicious. The churro was superb! Came with a whole lot of vanilla ice cream and two sensational dipping sauces: condensed milk, and melted chocolate! Wow! Also, there was a very generous amount of cinnamon powder at the bottom of the churros, which I certainly love very much. The only reason they lose a star is because I really wanted a chamoyada or a mangonada with tequila in it. I tried to explain this and I'm sure I bothered the poor bartender and the waiter who tried to accommodate me so much. I do appreciate their efforts. Instead, what I got was what felt like orange juice with rum in it. It was fine. It was not what I was looking for. Other than that, everything else was delicious. We will definitely come again. Cheers!

Tonight was my first time here. I had so much fun tonight dancing for hours. DJ FROG !!! . The bar…read moreis cute and clean and the bartenders were all good and had banging bodies. They were all so nice and didn't make other women feel out of place. The dance floor was popping. #funk#oldies#80's Security was fire too

When I went into this place, it wasn't too busy and it still took a bartender more than 5 minutes…read moreto take my order, and I was sitting at the bar! The bartender that was serving me really turned me off by using the words "your aura" too many times in five minutes. Plus there was way too much "jiggle" in the girls themselves. After one drink I want across the street to The Pump Room!