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4.0 (3.7k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Mindy L.

My First Visit Back On Saturday, 8/8/26 Since TFK Opened!!! My 4-Star Goes To Over All Customer Service!!! Very Friendly Staff. Server Serena Was Very Attentive!!! Much Appreciated. The Dishes & Drinks Were Pretty Good. Tuna Poke Bowl - I Had Shrimp Added Ranchers Hash - Brunch Menu Crudité With Green Goddess Mousse - Seasonal Menu

Butternut squash pizza
Marko C.

I've been to True Foods Newport many times over the years! I've only got great things to say! The food is healthy and made to order. The staff work super hard! The atmosphere is open and clean! I went here today for a baby shower for 40-50 people. The staff was amazing! Super polite and efficient. They made it a great visit. I had the house chopped salad with added shrimp. I wasn't expecting anything but it was actually a well prepared and delicious salad! The appetizers of edamame dumplings and hummus were super tasty! They have alcohol drinks in addition to non alcoholic drinks. I had the prickly pear seltzer water! Delish! They made gluten free and dairy free dishes and desserts! Five stars!

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Rosalinda L.

My friend and I stopped by this restaurant for a quick lunch while shopping, and we had a great experience! I ordered from the brunch menu, while my friend went with the veggie burger. My food was really good, and the steak was cooked just right! I also ordered the prickly pear drink, which was SO good! My friend got a sangria, and of course I had to try it, it was delicious too! The restaurant is very spacious, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was friendly and attentive, and our food came out really quickly, which was perfect since we were on a bit of a time crunch. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a quick and tasty lunch with friends while out shopping!

Dominique Z.

Delicious healthy food. Everything tastes fresh and full of flavor. Really friendly staff, and I love how quickly everything is prepped. A go-to spot!

An adorable cat that was so cute on my coffee
Jeffrey V.

We had an event here in the conference room a couple weeks back and our server was primarily Sarah and secondary support from a gentleman named Steven. I just want to share that they were absolute rock stars for us! They were kind, attentive, pleasant, on the ball. They kept track of everybody's stuff, everybody's orders. They were super facilitative and accommodative for everything that we needed done. They gave us some perks and tips to really get the most out of our event cost and just really make it be next level for us and for the staff and just everybody so I just wanted to share that they are complete and total rock stars! The food here was excellent, the service was excellent, and Sarah, who was our main server was just a complete and total Sweetheart. She is absolutely wonderful. Steven, even prior to the event starting made me some absolutely delicious espresso twice at the bar while I was waiting for the rest of our staff members and the sales manager to arrive and The Coffee was absolutely delicious. Sarah even was nice enough to make a cute little cat face on my coffee when I got it and it pretty much just made my night. If you have an event or a conference or anything that you need to do here, they are second to none. I'm so grateful for all the kind service and great food and next level treatment that we receive from both Sarah and Steven they were wonderful. And thank you to the great chefs at True Foods because you knocked it out out of the park! The food was second to none probably the best food I've had in a long time in a restaurant and I'm so grateful for wonderful establishments like you that still put treating people well and serving great food as their number one priority. Thank you for making this a stellar event for our company!

Glass Korean Noodle Bowl, V GF
Sandra O.

Our experience was shocking! We asked the waitress to recommend a dish with no sugar (diabetic friendly) and one of the dishes in question was glass noodle dish because on the menu it doesn't say what type of sauce they use, she said that the sauce was soy based and assured the dish was safe to eat. We all have allergies and specific diets (unfortunately) and that is why we went there, because they have all this delicious and healthy options and we used to go to the one in San Diego and never had any issues. 45 minutes later (restaurant had 4 tables in use, so basically empty) our food came, we are kind of anxious and very hungry. I tasted the glass noodles and commented that is was too sweet at first bite. Waitress kind of annoyed assured the sauce was soy based. After eating we asked the manager about the sauce because it felt very sweet, so he went to the kitchen and asked and of course the sauce was super sweet, sugar, sugar, sugar!! Ended up with a special medication at home for a huge spike in sugar level! How incredibly dangerous this was!! Any life threatening allergy, or a DIABETIC should be confident that what we are eating is what we are told! I couldn't believe it! This never happened to me before anywhere, not to mention that my friend's meal came out wrong and when asked about what was missing, that was big part of the dish (avocado) the waitress was annoyed. Never apologized for her mistake, never approached the table or acted worried at all after we talked to the manager. I have to say the manager was very worried and apologetic and that we didn't make a scene or were aggressive or rude to anyone. A formal complaint will be made because it could have ended horribly bad. I hope the staff there gets well trained on their menu to be able to give an accurate and responsible answer to any requests and questions from costumers. If a diabetic kid or senior eat that meal it could have ended up in the hospital. It is not a simple mistake, it was scary and shocking.

Dog friendly patio
Anna D.

Delicious food, good atmosphere new beauty interior and patio. Service good too. Recommend for health food. Dog friendly.

Blueberry Pancakes... they're whole grain and don satisfy. Tell people they're whole grain on the menu, pls
Steve G.

Service was good. The food was 'meh.' Had Easter Brunch and sat on the patio. It's beautiful building and spacious covered patio. The menu has a health vibe, but the flavors come up short. I had their grass fed / grass finished burger and my guest had pancakes. Burger wasn't seasoned well and the bun was not great (and beat up -- see picture). The burger had fries as a plus up option (instead of a side salad). The fries were air fryer fries and they weren't great. The burger was just 'ok' ... and for $19.95 +$2.50 for the fries... you want a great burger. The blueberry pancakes were whole grain, which wasn't mentioned on the menu... and it was a bummer because whole grain pancakes just don't hit like good old fashioned pancakes. $15.50 for pancakes with no side of ham or egg seemed like a lot. The whole grain didn't work... plus they tasted like the flat top. I wonder if the cook didn't wipe the flat top down before making the pancakes. The beverage game is solid. Refresher juices are really good and are very fresh and well balanced. I like that they have a variety of cocktails to try and a range of price points. Maybe I should have ordered straight up healthy options instead of a burger and pancakes... but the food wasn't worth it. Very attentive service. Host stand did a nice job as well. No manager presence in the dining room. No manager table touches.

Felicia J.

I was a little underwhelmed - I've heard so many good things about True Food Kitchen that I think my expectations were high. I ordered the Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella Sourdough Panini. Based on the picture and description it looked / sounded really good. Unfortunately, what I received didn't look anything like the photo. I could tell that the ingredients were quality (organic and fresh) and that it was on the healthier side which I appreciate but the presentation was lacking. Based on what I received and the cost I don't think I'd order from here again. Expect to wait 35 + minutes for to-go orders too FYI (on busy days/the weekend). I came 30 minutes after I placed my order online and still had to wait a bit. I give the food/experience a 7/10.

Ancient Grain, V
Michelle C.

I got to catch up with a dearly beloved friend and she treated me!!! I'm so glad we got to try this place. Indeed the foods taste very good and clean. I personally became more aware of the different, unnecessary ingredients that can go into cooking meals. Service has been so kind. The plating and utensils are also neat and orderly. The whole ambiance of the restaurant is bright and life giving. God bless you all.

Spiced Carrot Cake Bites, VEG GF Spiced Carrot Cake Bites, VEG GF
Winston S.

Shanie was a refreshing improvement from my previous experience. Darlene and I dined here for her bday and Shanie was the consummate professional. She was attentive and on point. She didn't touch the signed bill until after we walked away. That's how it's done.

Yasmine A.

Healthy food, service is always great every time I've been, and just a great location right next to the fashion island. I love being able to eat a healthy meal here and then go walk around the mall. High recommend trying this place!

Jambalaya pasta
Joseph N.

Went with friends and ordered family style. Food is fresh and clean tasting, the service is always fantastic, and the ambiance is very classic Newport beach in the best way. We ordered the chicken panini, vegan burger, jambalaya pasta, and margherita pizza. Panini was honestly kind of dry, the flavors were good but sourdough was difficult to chew and a little hard. The pizza was light and yummy, would've preferred a little more char and a thinner dough but it was excellent. Jambalaya pasta great flavor and fantastic macros. Vegan burger was great, I've had it before and this rendition had a mushier texture than I've had it in the past but it was still excellent and the vegetables and flavors worked together well. Overall a fine dining experience and very yummy!!

Delicious cinnamon Americano! Just the way I like it thank you Sarah

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Always a lovely experience. Great for the whole family and offers balanced options. This location has an especially nice patio.

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What is the latest as of Jan. 10, 2024, policy on dog friendly with outdoor patio seating? We have brought our pup to this location before, however, now I am seeing here on Yelp, that dogs are not allowed. Are dogs allowed on outdoor patio, or not?

Dogs are welcome on patio as per owner reply (1 year ago)

How loud is it during weekend dinner time?

Yes

Do they use Canola oil in the food preparation? If not, what kind of oil is used?

No, they are Seed Oil Free!

What is the corkage fee?

$15

Is your food all organic?

They adhere to the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists.

Is dog friendly?

Yes! We are sitting nearby to one . He's well behaved .

Which dishes are all vegan?

It's marked on their menu as vegan. I like the vegan pizza and the Korean glass noodle bowl the best!

Do you serve keto friendly options? Not just low carb?

Yes, we do!

Is outdoor dining available?

Yes

Are they good for birthday parties, 12-14 people will be coming ? Do hey have a separate room or anything for birthday parties ? Also do you allow decor,balloons,cake,etc.?

Yes! Their patio is huge and they do have a special room inside the dining room that has its own door and private dining space. I would guess that balloons, some decor, and cake would be ok since it's a private room. I've eaten in there before and I… 

Anything whole30 here? Any alterations I can make to have a compliant meal?

I can say with 99% certainty that any special orders made here they will be able to oblige. Most of the food would probably be considered whole30 compliant anyway, but you shouldn't have an issue with special orders. Customer service here is awesome!

Any desserts without sugar?

All of our desserts do contain some amount of cane sugar. We could prepare you a cup of fruit in place of a dessert option, should you want something with no added sugar.

Is this exclusively a vegan restaurant or are the vegan items just non meat based items?

Not exclusively vegan.. but, many vegan options with additions like tofu, instead of chicken.. Or, you do not have to add tofu or any of the additions, and the meal is still delish!

I'm planning to dine here solo next week. Here's the question: bar seating, table seating, or counter seating? Should I ask to sit anywhere in particular?

This is an awesome place if you are going solo. There is counter dining and actually even when I am not alone, it is one of my favorite spots to sit! LOVE True Kitchen.

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R+D Kitchen

3.7(2k reviews)
0.2 mi
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Nice atmosphere and you can't go wrong with a Hillstone property. The service and food is nice…read more Just wish they had more vegetation options. I like their walk up bar area that's open to walk ins and you can grab a quick drink and some fries

The Hillcrest restaurant group used to represent great food, attentive service, and ambience…read more The last few times I've been to R&D kitchen in Newport Beach, I've left feeling like the service was subpar at best. This evening was no different, possibly worse. Our female server was impatient with us when we inquired about the menu, never bothered to check up with us to see if we were satisfied or wanted to add to our order. Part of one of the orders was missing. She was too busy shining wine glasses to check in with us so I had to ask one of her coworkers to check on our order. Eventually , a manager came out with the mystery dish, as we are nearing the end of our meal. I was desperately trying to get her attention to no avail to order another glass of wine. When she finally did grace us with her surely presence, she made no eye contact as she removed an empty water carafe and pushed our bar tab closer to us. Customer Service??? Not only was our server impolite,, she was inattentive and lacked any hint of a personality. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the server, she sent the manager back over. He politely apologized and offered to comp my glass of wine. I declined. I was there to pay for a wonderful experience that did not happen. He still removed the $18 glass of wine from our bar tab, but the damage was already done. We both lost an hour of our lives, that we will never get back, and had an unpleasant dinning experience. We actually paid to be treated poorly and be ignored by our unpleasant and inattentive server!! How absurd! Disappointing, disrespected and dissatisfied.

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The Red Room - The beautiful entrance to the Red Room

The Red Room

4.9(287 reviews)
3.2 mi
Luxury
Speaks Spanish

We celebrated my wife Cheryl's birthday at Red Room Speakeasy Supper Lounge, and it was an…read moreabsolutely wonderful evening from start to finish! The host and owner, Domenico, was fantastic. He was warm, welcoming, and made us feel like special guests from the moment we arrived. You can tell he truly cares about his restaurant and the experience he creates for his guests. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was unique and intimate, and the food was outstanding. Everything came together perfectly for a memorable birthday celebration. Thank you to Domenico and the entire Red Room team for making Cheryl's birthday dinner so special. We'll definitely be back!

5 Stars -- A Truly Special Date Night Experience!…read more My husband and I had the most fantastic date night at The Red Room! This was our second visit, and somehow we loved it even more than the first. We started with the short rib arancini, followed by the short rib pappardelle for me and the short ribs for my husband. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was phenomenal, just as it was during our first visit, and the ambiance is truly something special. What sets The Red Room apart is the entire experience. You almost forget you're in Orange County. There's an authentic, intimate, old-world charm that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere else entirely. Domenico, the owner, even sings! He personally greets his guests and follows up before and after their visits. That level of genuine hospitality is so rare these days. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does. We've had so many date nights where the food was mediocre, the atmosphere was forgettable, and we left wondering why we bothered going out. The Red Room is the complete opposite. It's an experience worth getting dressed up and going out for. Part of me wants to keep this hidden gem a secret so we can still get reservations, but a place this wonderful deserves to be celebrated. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

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Flower Child

Flower Child

4.3(756 reviews)
1.8 mi
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Healthy dining
Gluten-free friendly

Very friendly staff and the food is fresh and healthy. I got the Brussels and kale salad,…read moreabsolutely delicious. They're lemonade is also bomb. It's not too sweet., just right. I work up the street and have a very tight schedule for my brakes and they had it ready in just a few minutes too. I'll definitely be baxk

August 2026: We love this restaurant with its tasty & healthy offerings so much so that we ate…read morehere twice taking advantage of our time in the area. The first time we visited it was crowded and there was a long line. But, they allowed the two of us to go ahead of the line because the rest were large groups, which we appreciated. The young man who took our order was very kind. We both ordered the chicken entree with steamed brown rice except I opted for the grilled vegetables and hubby chose sweet potato fries. We enjoyed our delicious meals! The chicken was tasty, tender, and grilled to perfection as were my vegetables drizzled in olive oil. The sweet potato fries were so good especially with the their homemade sauce. Eating here allowed my blood sugar to come into range for surgery the next day. It goes on to show a good diet is everything. I knew Flower Child would come through. It was the perfect low carb, high protein meal. The second time we arrived, there was no line so we were able to order right as we got up to the counter. The young lady there was very welcoming. My husband ordered the same thing but I slightly changed the meal opting for a cauliflower risotto in place of the grilled vegetables previously. Delicious! The interior has a whimsical & bright decor and impeccably clean. The high ceilings make it feel very spacious & airy. Looking forward to returning.

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Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens

4.1(2.4k reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$

Had the best time. First just wandering the gardens and their Christmas displays was such a great…read moreway before lunch. Then lunch was absolutely incredible. So fresh and my steak salad was perfectly made. We were fortunate to have a little sun

This restaurant is deceptive, like a wolf in sheep's clothing situation me and my girlfriend came…read morein fully expecting to have a great brunch Quickly we were seated and fell for the trap, only 3 things I can hardly call "brunch" One of the items, was a Coconut and Passion fruit French toast. When you go to their website it shows an apple cinnamon french toast, we were expecting that since it's "Seasonal brunch" like the menu describes. What's seasonal about coconut and passion fruit in the fall? So instead we ordered the Burger and the Tuna Sandwich Very disappointing I will say, the Sweet Potato fries and the pickles were killing it, give me a whole bowl of that and I will be content. We spent a total of $59 (before tipping) and the food wasn't good. The tuna sandwich was flooded with ginger, as much as a sushi restaurant would give you. It wasn't very good, but was complimented with pickles. I was surprised I was greeted with a slab of tuna, I never knew that was a thing and was fully expecting something better. "A Market" does a way better Tuna sandwich the tuna melt, get that instead. The Burger was very mid. Again $26 for a burger that was complimented with a side of "fries". These fries didn't meet any of the criteria and can only really be classified as potato door wedges. They were thick, not all the way cooked and didn't taste good in the sauce it comes with. Again, the pickles ate, they were the best part of the meal. All I can say this place has for itself is really great ambiance, but the food and service not anything I would call great. This place is deserving of a 2 star, there's much better options of food out there

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