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    Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
    Kate L.

    Great food, fast friendly service. The location by the movie theater is great. We order our food, get movie tickets then relax to enjoy our order. The complimentary pickles are tart & refreshing. The tuna salad, great proportion, fresh salad, tuna nicely cooked, not fishery.

    Southwest Chicken Sandwich
    Anna L.

    Haven't been here in a couple years and decided to stop by since it's one of the few remaining food spots left in the lb town center. So glad we did. I had a southwest chicken sandwich and my daughter had the chicken tenders and fries. They even let us try the mac and cheese but decided to stick with the fries. My daughter I shared a cookies and cream shake and it hit the spot because it was so hot today. Service was fast and friendly. Very clean inside and not to crowded during lunch on a weekday.

    My catering order was left out in the open where any other customer could have taken it
    Derek W.

    For the third consecutive year, I've been put into a position where I've had to organize a catered lunch for a group of 10 to 20 people at work. Not wanting to choose one of the two eateries I chose each of the past two years, I went with The Stand to see if I can give them the 4th star that I've been trying to give them for the past year or two. The final verdict? No, unfortunately. This year, I was in a rather unique situation where I also had the option to double my party size, and The Stand had catering packages that would feed both party sizes: The Feast for 10 to 20 people, and The Big Feast for 20 to 40 people. But don't think The Big Feast is twice the size of The Feast; rather, the only difference is an additional platter of 20 half sandwiches/wraps. Otherwise, both will have a platter of 20 half sandwiches/wraps, a large gourmet salad, a large side, and a cookie/brownie platter. After much deliberation, I went with The Feast with Meyer Lemon Broccolini and a Sidekick of Chinese Chicken Chop Salad with Chips & Guac. I chose all this to avoid the need for flameless heating kits since I wasn't sure how they'd work. I was drafting an email to the catering team to add some supplementary instructions I overlooked initially, but after the FIRST15 to 20 minutes following submission of my order, Sydney from the Catering team gave me a call to ask for clarification on some details based on my email communication. Really appreciate how punctual she was at this, and she was happy enough to send out an updated invoice. However, I learned from Sydney that the Meyer Lemon Broccolini would need a flameless heating kit even though the catering website did not mention that. In fact, during my email communication prior to placing my order, I pointed out that the Meyer Lemon Broccolini and Red Ginger Green Beans weren't listed as vegetarian despite being vegetables, and they confirmed they were indeed vegetarian, but not vegan. I noticed these oversights were immediately addressed after I brought them to their attention. However, their website still indicates their cookies are vegan when they are not; I'm not going to bother with another email at this point lol. I had given them two weeks' notice for my order, knowing that the catering team can change it on their end. I didn't want just one flameless heating kit, so I decided to switch out the Chips & Guac for the Mac & Cheese, which is about $13 more. I arrived about 10 minutes before my scheduled pickup time, and I saw my catering order out in the open on a table where any customer could just grab it and go. Luckily, there were only a few customers inside, and when I stopped by my order, Kim came out to greet me. We recognized each other even 8 to 9 months after those technical difficulties spelled out in my last review update. I asked her to review my order with me before leaving, but when she said "Chips & Guac", the abstract record in my mind came to a screeching halt. I asked to see the invoice, and it was the older version from before I made the switch. I later found out they had printed my invoice too early even though their catering team said I could decide as late as the day before. Luckily, Kim checked the kitchen and needed only about 5 more minutes for the side of mac & cheese to be ready. She also let me keep the chips & guac even though she initially said she could swap it out, so that was nice at least. I also appreciate how they waited until my arrival to make a custom grilled cheese sandwich for my vegetarian guest, who enjoyed said sandwich. I also asked to put that guest's name on the box so I could tell easily. However, my abstract record cacophonously halted again when Kim asked me to pull up to the front door so they could load my order into my car. I had parked close by and previously requested for at least one employee to help me carry my order to my car. Also, I didn't want to block the right lane of the frontage road through the town center, so Kim and a team member helped carry the order to my car. My guests enjoyed the food for the most part, and I used this opportunity to invite them to visit The Stand with their family/friends on their own time (and dime lol). My order included an abundance of sauces and dressings, and I also appreciate how there were label stickers on each half sandwich/wrap in the platter. However, I would highly recommend a different means of labeling these sandwiches/wraps. As an example, I tried to grab a Chimichurri Steak Wrap only to find out it was actually a Falafel Wrap, which was the only vegetarian option in the platter. Good thing I got my vegetarian guest that grilled cheese sandwich! Lastly, if you've managed to make it to the end of this review, I'll let you know there's a discount code for customers placing a catering order for the first time. You actually read it in this review somewhere. Missed it? Sorry, I'm not giving it out like that. You'll have to re-read the review :)

    Patio
    Jacob C.

    I came for my favorite Southwest Chicken Sandwich. I love that it has black beans, guacamole, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips. In order to make it true Southwestern, it requires Hatch. Dainara was very kind and thorough during my visit and I racked up a few Stand points using the app.

    Havarti Shroom burger
    Monica C.

    Visited The Stand for a burger and it was delicious! I ordered the Havarti Shroom burger and I enjoyed that they added plenty of sauce, cooked to my preference, and loved the bun. They have many sauces you can choose from, which is always a plus for me. I wasn't paying attention but this burger does not come with lettuce, tomato, etc., so I would ask for that to be added next time. They have really great pickles that are packaged, in a plastic container, at the counter for you to grab. You do have to ask for napkins as they are not out anywhere and don't come with your meal, which was very odd to me. Service was fast and friendly and I would visit again!

    Cobb Salad
    Zharmaine B.

    I would give it 4.5 stars if that was an option because I generally like this place. I usually get the chimichurri steak salad (which I love) but deviated today and grabbed the Cobb Salad. I liked the Cobb salad except I didn't understand why they dumped so much red cabbage in it. The rest of the salad ingredients were pretty balanced except the exorbitant amount of red cabbage. I had to rate it as a 4 due to this visit. It was not fun having to pick out half of the salad. Their flavors of their special drinks rotate and today they had the blueberry lemonade and cucumber & mint aqua Fresca. We're a fan of the blueberry lemonade. Service was great. They bus the table. We grabbed a table that was freshly vacated so it was still dirty. There were no problems flagging an employee down to help us wipe it. I didn't catch his name but he was very kind throughout our entire visit as he checked on us. This place can get very busy. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It was 86 degrees today so we opted for indoor seating. Because it is an open concept, it can get pretty loud when it's packed. If you have kids that are easily overstimulated, I would recommend bringing some sort of noise cancelling headphones. They premix the dressing on all the salads. So if you like to control your own dressing be sure to ask for it on the side. They usually have some special burger on rotation. On this visit they had a red curry chicken sandwich. It looked good and I was intrigued. Overall it's a good place to grab some lunch or dinner and maybe her to Dave & Busters next door.

    Main seating area
    Sunday B.

    I must've been living under a rock -- this was my first time at The Stand, and I was seriously surprised at how good it was. I ordered the curry chicken sandwich and wow... it was packed with layers of flavor! A perfectly spicy kick, a big juicy chicken breast, crispy fried onions, basil for and added layer, and the most delicious curry sauce. So good. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. The guy at the counter was super friendly and helpful. I was a little hesitant about the spice level, but he reassured me I'd like it -- and he was absolutely right. Plenty of seating both inside and outside, with a relaxed, casual dining vibe. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!

    Regular Burger
    Girish B.

    Juicy "Stand" burger with crispy onions and roasted jalapeños accompanied by fries and onion rings.

    Big outdoor dining space
    James A.

    Chain of fast food restaurants, serving up very common set of food categories, with higher end prices, but having unusual varieties executed very well. My wife and I were going to see an early movie screening at the Regal Edwards in Long Beach Towne Center, and decided to stop in here for an early dinner before the show (Towne Center has plenty of parking). Got some good recommendations from friend reviews, so knew what we wanted. It's a fast food set-up, where you order and pay after standing a queue (no self-serve kiosk that I could see). They will deliver the food to you (given a numbered table tent that you bring back to your table). It was delivered in 10 minutes, freshly prepared. Everything was excellent. French Onion Soup Burger ($13.25) - I'm a big fan of French Onion Soup, but finding most versions in restaurants to be very disappointing. And...gourmet burgers disappoint, in (almost) all cases making me wish for a classic backyard burger instead for a cheaper price. So with these two thoughts in my head, really lowered by expectations, even after a strong Yelp recommendation. It exceeded: It's the first time I've eaten a burger like a French Dip, dipping it in Au Jus before every bite, and it was marvelous. And with the Guruyere cheese and the gourmet hamburger bun, it WAS the taste of a really good french onion soup. The broth was good enough to be a soup by itself. Not really sure why this isn't more common in other gourmet restaurants. Chili Cheese Fries ($5.40) - the skin-on fries were perfectly deep-fried, and the beanless beef chili was plentiful. Very filling, shareable across two for even the regular size. WIsh there was more shredded cheese, or even go overboard and suggesting to use nacho cheese instead (my personal preference). Strawberry Shake ($6.50) - with real whipped cream, my wife and I both immediately agreed this was near the top of strawberry shakes we've had, better than other fast casual places that specialize in it (Johnny Rocket's or Steak and Shake). It obviously used real ice cream, and the strawberry flavor wasn't overpowering (which makes me think strawberry syrup wasn't used). And the thick (tasted freshly whipped) cream just brought it over the top. And a simple thing like giving a boba straw is a nice touch. Weirdly, there are signs stating that employees will bus, even though it is set-up for self-bussing (which is what we and others did). Soda drinks are self-serve, allowing us to refill our small water glasses multiple times. They also have a pretty large beer and wine menu, with 'The Stand' branded choices (at slightly lower prices of course). If you download and sign up via their custom phone app, you will be given enough points for a free order of their excellent fries. 'The Stand' took over the space of a big restaurant before, so there is a lot of seating especially out in the big gated patio. There are a ton of other items on the menu that we will try in the future when in the area, on a day when my wife is a bit more hungry.

    Sweet potato fries
    Pam D.

    My husband had the stand Burger and I have the curry chicken burger lettuce wrap. Service was very friendly and very fast. It's very clean and the restaurant and clean bathrooms. They bring the food to you after you order and they also clear your table. The best thing I love is that unlimited and less variety of sauces that you can get for your fries and your burger I really love that. My curry chicken sandwich was delicious my husband's Burger was also delicious this is a great place I can't wait to come back love it here

    Meyer lemon brocolli rabe
    Kate K.

    If you're looking for a good fast casual burger spot, The Stand has you covered. They have a good selection of burgers (will cook them medium), sandwiches, salads, and bowls plus some great side options! I tried the jalapeno bacon burger which was very good and the meyer lemon broccoli rabe which was honestly a game changer in fast food vegetables! Service is fast and friendly.

    Onion rings regular size
    Jeesoun S.

    I craved Stand onion rings so I decided to go to have signature burger w onion rings for early dinner. First, the service and quality were same. Second, so clean. The price changed a little higher but still good for the quality, service, and ambiance. Onion rings are always super crunchy, what is top secret of crunchyness at the Stand???? Love it dipping spicy honey mustard. The stand burger was same. The bun was so good, all the ingredients were fresh, tasted better w xtra cheddar cheese $1. My hubby's black beer called dark star, was almost Guiness beer taste. He loved it. Beer is $7.50. We love the Stand for the quality, fresh ingredients, and great service. I got more app rewards to redeem next time...plus discount promo coupon. Great deal!!!

    Veggie Bliss Burger (sub pretzel bun)
    Melanie G.

    Went on a Friday around 7pm and it was moderately busy but the food still came out in a reasonable time. Nothing remarkable about the staff. I got the veggie bliss burger with the aioli on the side and subbed the bun for a pretzel bun. I didn't mind but they didn't include the sauce on the side at all. The pretzel bun was soft and chewy. The black bean burger was hearty and flavorful. It's topped with crispy onions, pickled onions and guacamole which all contribute great flavor and texture! Their guac is good and creamy and the crispy onions are well salted. Overall, a great veggie burger and for under $12, that's pretty good nowadays!

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    Saint & Second

    Saint & Second

    4.3
    (3.6k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    It's been a while since I found a New American restaurant that I thoroughly enjoyed everything I…read moreordered. Saint & Second just hits the spot for me! For starters, we got the Parker House Rolls, which comes with truffle butter, local citrus honey, and grana padano cheese. These rolls were so fluffy and flavorful. We also ordered the hummus, which was so rich and creamy, and the oysters from the raw bar. For the main, we ordered the Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop, Fish & Chips, and the Wedge salad to share. And let me tell you, that everything was so good. The Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop came with a whole show, where staff would bring out the dish in a smoke-infused glass dome and open the dome when presented on the table so we can smell and see all the smoke. Not only was it beautiful to look at, but it tasted just as beautifully. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rainbow swiss chard, cheddar grits, candied pecans, and avocado honey helped balance out all the juiciness from the meat. They use haddock fillet for the Fish & Chips, which was fried to perfection. The Wedge Salad is what actually knocked my socks off! This was one of the best wedge salads that I've ever had. It had your key ingredients: iceberg, buttermilk dressing, red onion, crumbled egg, tomato, bacon gastrique, blue cheese, dill, chives - but something about this salad was different! It was so refreshing, flavorful--just everything you want in a dish. We ended the dining experience with their Peach Cobbler Hand Pie, which came with streusel, pistachio crumble, salted caramel, and vanilla ice cream. Can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!

    Food was good, the calamari with the Aioli was the best thing I had. The fried chicken was alright…read morealongside the cob salad, but nonetheless it was a good time. Service was phenomenal, our waiter kept on checking in and was extremely polite and charismatic. Ambiance of this restaurant is always cool and collective, along with a slight luxury feel. Great atmosphere, service workers seem to be content as well, love that.

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    A PCH

    A PCH

    4.3
    (603 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Our first time at A PCH won't be our last. Visited for my husband's birthday dinner and got seated…read moreright against the glass patio wall. Within a few minutes, our drinks and started had been ordered (our starter was noted to take extra time). And by the time drinks arrived, we put in our entrees. Everything we ate and drank was outstanding. Beautifully plated and vibrant in color and flavor, it was a truly exceptional meal. And the drinks were very tasty. And dessert - delicious. Definitely plan to come back for a weekend brunch! One thing to note - restaurants at 2nd & PCH do not validate parking, and only the first 90 minutes are free.

    I am very disappointed with my last visit (8/4/26). I made a reservation and we were seated…read moreimmediately to start things off right. We came to celebrate a birthday and this restaurant was the choice of said birthday girl. The reservation process was easy. We were seated immediately. We decided to start with bottled water (Aqua Panna) but several felt it just tasted like tap water and didn't drink it. A waste of money. The restaurant was packed so slow service was to be expected. Our waitress took our order shortly after being seated. Starting with a Ceasar salad, which was the best thing we had all night. It was light and flavorful. 3 of us ordered the much anticipated pot pie as it's now served on Monday and Tuesdays. Sadly we were all disappointed. It completely lacked flavor! This was brought to the attention of our waitress, where I told her it was flavorless and asked for salt and pepper (S&P) to try and fix it. We did receive those items + hot sauce. After 3 rounds of adding S&P, my dish was "ok" enough to eat. I personally felt this could have been handled better, instead of pretty much blown off. 3 of 4 people unhappy with their meal and no sorry, no offer to replace the dish or bringing it the managers attention. 5 mins later she came back to see if the S&P made it better. No credit to the bill, offer for dessert, nada!! Just the full check brought to our table for payment. After our bill was paid, we saw the manager and called him over. After notifying him of how horrible the pot pie was, he did provide a gift card as an apology to the person in our party who got his attention since our bill was already paid. The card amount is approximately enough to cover 1 pot pie including tip and tax (with a small bit left over). I do appreciate he tried to make it right(ish), but 3 meals were horrible, not just 1. I did have a good first experience here and hope there is quality control measures put in place as food like what we ordered should have never left the kitchen. With so many wonderful higher end restaurants in town, it will be a while before I give this place another try. BTW, they do not validate, so parking on the street is ideal or be aware of the time limit for free structure parking.

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    Wood & Salt Tavern

    Wood & Salt Tavern

    4.1
    (595 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Finally made it out and they are about to close. :(…read more It was very busy when we arrived and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but after being seated, everything was smooth. Trying several items on the menu provided us a nice sampling of what they have to offer. We enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was probably the Brussel sprouts as they were cooked to perfection and not sweet like most restaurants serve them. A close 2nd was the chicken parmesan served over zucchini noodles. The final item ordered was a mushroom pasta with shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic with a light char and perfect flavoring. The pasta was good. It was a bit to spicy for me with the chili oil so I only had a small portion. The inside is simple yet inviting with an open layout. They seemed a bit short staffed, but every one was hustling and honestly we were well taken care of. Sad I won't have another opportunity to try more of the menu, but grateful to squeeze in this visit before they close in about a week.

    It's been a while since the last time I've visited for dinner and drinks. This time, we stopped by…read moreSaturday evening with no reservations. It did look quite busy on the patio when we checked in with the hostess. We were informed that it would prob be about 20 minutes or so for a table and if we wanted to wait at the bar. Exactly what we did. Bar area had maybe 5/6 hi top chairs that look onto the bar. Gabriel and Francisco who were working was knocking the drinks out one by one. Sitting there and just watching them create magic for everyone, it was quite amusing. Seeing how it's made and presented with precise detail, it was an art. While waiting for the table we started off with the raspberry lychee martini and the spicy margaritas. Both were great. The right amount of kick with each sip. Gabriel was knocking them out one by one and man was he busy. Fransisco took are of us while we were eating which we ended up just having our dinner at the bar instead. The last time I remembered the chicken Parmesan which was excellent. So we started off with the grilled prawns as a starters. Five prawns in a skewers and grilled with a delicious sauce accompanied. It was tasty and quite delicious. Decent size and meaty for each bite. Entrees was a little mishap as our meal was mistakenly given to the party next to us which they enjoyed. Honesty mistake but we laughed it off. Kitchen was informed and a rushed was put on our order. We weren't in a rush so it was fine with us. They apologized and graciously offered us a dessert after dinner. Something simple but very graceful for the honest mistake. Entrees, the wild mushrooms pasta which was quite tasty and pretty decent in size. The cream sauce which wasn't too over powering the meal was great. Each bite was very tasty. Then there was the chicken Parmesan which why we were here and expecting. The last visit it was excellent with grilled broccolini, slices of tomatoes on top and mozzarella cheese and onto spaghetti pasta. It was great. Thinking it would be the same this time which it wasn't. This visit, it was just served with squash pasta and buffalo mozzarella on top. Honestly it wasn't what I expected, somewhat of a little disappointed. Chicken was good don't get me wrong. But the hot meat with sauce and then you have literally COLD squash pasta paired with it. It was a little underwhelming. Overall, we still had a nice experience. The place was pretty full and of course the lakers were on so it was fun seeing everyone cheering them on. Bar seating for a meal was great as we had fun conversations with both Gabriel and Francisco. Plus they were cranking them drinks out one by one. Excellent in what they do. The drinks were great, grilled prawns and wild mushrooms pastas were excellent. Chicken parm, this time was a miss. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and cocktails. Also the dessert, highly recommend the Cinnabon with vanilla ice cream. Wow, it went down very well. Hoping next time will outdo this.

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    Kennedy's Craft Kitchen & Cocktails

    Kennedy's Craft Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.1
    (284 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    We find ourselves in the shopping mall about once a month for a Chiro appointment. We went to…read moreKennedy's for breakfast as the wait at iHop was really long. We were shocked at how good the food was, the portion size and the price was well worth it. Today we discovered they added more items to their menu. It made it even harder to decide what to eat. The Loco Moco is legit. What's also nice is they have a full bar for mimosas or Bloody Mary's. They also have a ton of TV for watching sports. I totally recommend!

    My friends and I popped into Kennedy's Craft for some light bites & drinks after an event. They…read morehave a nice big parking lot and had just enough seats left for us. It was busy & poppin' on a weeknight around 8pm! Sports bar vibes but with the friendliest service ever! We had such a kind server that was excellent until the very end and we closed it out - I'm sure she was exhausted but kept the high vibes going! I was mildly surprised they close at 10pm because I thought games may go longer than this, but for my group that timing worked perfectly. The booth in the mid-back was primo for comfort & TV views. I was happy with their beer selections and an option is to get your beer in a schooner! A freaking giant goblet dragon lady chalice of brew. So cool and I felt so regal! Plus the prices weren't bad at all on the craft brews. No regrets, would definitely pop into Kennedy's again!

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    Kennedy's Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
    Pretzel.
    Pretzel.
    Cucumber something martini.  So good!

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    Cucumber something martini. So good!
    Ellie's

    Ellie's

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Amazing restaurant. Had the bread. FIRE. Cauliflower. FIRE. Shrimp and melon salad. Epic. Pasta…read more.. Like Italy Dessert was my favorite. Lite flavorful and like grandmas hugs. Highly recommend

    I had been wanting to try this place for quite a few years now, but every time I looked at the menu…read moreonline the prices stopped me dead in my tracks! We happened to be in the neighborhood and within very close proximity so I said "phuck it", lets FINALLY give it a try lol. Patio dining is the most popular as they do not have AC inside; however, the tables were too close for my comfort (there were a couple open) so we chose to dine inside and it was not bad in there (temp wise) at all (they have a fan on). We started off with the burrata app (24.00, gulp!) & it came with three rolls (not sure if homemade), the burrata, and what appeared to be a tapenade. It was tasty but definitely not worth the price. For entrees, I ordered the pappardelle (26.00) which came with a pork ragu & bone marrow (BTW, pasta is made fresh in house). BFF ordered some type of pasta with spicy pork sausage (33.00). Both were very tasty with just a tad of spiciness. We did not order any dessert as our server did not offer any as well as not seeing it on the menu (one page menu). I am glad that I finally got to dine in at this place; however, it is for special occasions only (in my book) as it came to 115.00 for 2 (before tip) & that was with no alcoholic beverages (just soda). I did notice on their website that they have "oyster hour" (happy hour with oysters) 6 days a week so I'd definitely like to try that with more reasonable pricing!

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    Interior
    Interior
    Hangar Steak Hash
    Hangar Steak Hash
    Mafaldine with spicy sausage

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    Mafaldine with spicy sausage
    Nick's On 2nd

    Nick's On 2nd

    4.5
    (3.6k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Absolutely fabulous dinner at Nick's on 2nd!…read more Food: Everything we ordered was outstanding -- the steak, baked potato, salad, chicken, and of course the hot butter cake. There wasn't a single miss on the table, and every dish was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service: Our server, Micky, was especially amazing. He was friendly, attentive, and elevated an already great dining experience with his excellent service and warm personality. Atmosphere: The restaurant can get quite noisy inside, so we felt very lucky to be seated outside. The patio was the perfect setting for a relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Overall, fantastic food and fantastic service -- we will definitely be back! An additional seemingly small thing, I appreciate that when we ordered bottled water, they didn't constantly keep topping us off so we're forced to buy more water

    Nick's on Second absolutely lived up to the hype. Now I understand why people wait to get in…read more The service was amazing, the atmosphere was cozy with that perfect dim lighting, and the food was out of this world. Our favorite was the Cioppino, the seafood bowl with sourdough bread for dipping, easily one of the best dishes we've had. Even the little details stood out, like how spotless and clean the bathrooms were. Everything just felt top notch from start to finish. Can't wait to come back!

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    Beautiful restaurant
    Beautiful restaurant
    Kale Quinoa Salad
    Kale Quinoa Salad
    The best espresso martinis in town!

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    The best espresso martinis in town!
    Chez Bacchus

    Chez Bacchus

    4.8
    (441 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$

    My first visit here was a Saturday high tea with a girlfriend and we enjoyed the beautiful…read morepresentation and delicious bite sized precious food with our tea. We did order a lavender martini and espresso martini and we both fell in love with the espresso martini. We promised ourselves we gotta return for dinner the next visit to have more espresso martinis and dinner. So today I returned with 2 besties and we chose to do the chef's table and be surprised with what Chef Danny Le would create for us. The evening indoor seating and ambiance is very cozy, elegant without being pretentious. Nice crowd mix of people this evening. The noise level was not noisy. And resto is lit just right. Not too dark and not too bright. I'm not a fan of restos that are too dark and I can't see my food. Ok, I let's talk about the food. Hands down, one of the best all around meals I have had in a while. I loved every dish, every presentation and I savored the delicate, complex and wonderful flavors so well balanced in every bite. I got to request my favorite espresso martinis and loved every thing about this very lovingly prepared meal. Thank you chef Danny for putting your heart and soul into your creations and cooking such wonderfully delicious, outstanding, gorgeous dishes. The chef's table dining surprised menu was excellent! Thank you John & Reina for being such a fabulous host & hostess. We so appreciate your accommodations and attentiveness. 10/10 for this dining experience. I hope they get recognized with a Michelin star resto one day.

    Third time dining here and third time doing chef's table. Highly recommended because you get the…read moreprivate room. I asked my sister what she wanted for her birthday, and this was her only request. It was perfect because we were the only ones in the room with two little kids. The food is delicious as always, and especially with the chef's table, I feel like you leave very satisfied. Chef Danny, John, and Reyna all know how to take care of their guests. They even have a treasure trust of toys and books just for the little ones.

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    Melissa explaining each tea available with expertise
    Melissa explaining each tea available with expertise
    My friend said this was the best cappuccino she's ever had!
    My friend said this was the best cappuccino she's ever had!
    The perfect cup

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    The perfect cup

    The Stand - American Classics Redefined - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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