I enjoy lemon poppy because it is consistent and pricing is reasonable. Food is good and the staff…read moreis well mannered. Parking is usually easy to find. They have a large lot and there is street parking available as well. Food- The Turkish eggs were tasty, although not completely filling. I'd put them at a 4/5. I've tried most of their tea cakes as well as the cookies and I would give them a blanket 5/5 with the note that the vegan tea cakes tend to be very dense. The fries are better than the potatoes imo, I'd put the fries at a 5/5. Drinks- I love the Arnold Palmer, it's not too sweet. It has a nice tang from the lemonade that balances it just perfectly 5/5. My boyfriend enjoyed the Moroccan mint. I thought it was decent. If you enjoy a strong mint flavor, I'd recommend it.

Delicious avo toast!! The avocado was slightly lime-y and it tasted so good on the fresh baked…read morebread. Would definitely come back for this. Theres a cute patio area for seating and lots of tables indoors as well. Loved that this place has its own parking lot- very rare for this area of LA. Overall recommend!

Didn't know a restaurant like this could exist! Loved everything about it, EVERYTHING! Service,…read morefood, and ambiance. The place is gorgeous. As soon as you step in, it's feels lux yet quaint. It's a tiny restaurant, we didn't have reservations but thankfully got sat bc we arrived at 5pm. Service was impeccable. Someone in my party had gluten allergy and the server made suggestions to which dishes to get and which were easily made gluten free. - Squash salad: impressed. This was a new novel dish and I loved it. It had finely shaved zucchini like super thin flat noodles. There was shaved Parmesan cheese, hazelnuts, and the dressing was light and barely dressed. - Mushrooms: the onsen egg was perfectly runny and the mushrooms so savory. - Gambas: plump shrimp with yummy flavors. - Rack of pork: our fav! We asked what was in the sauce it was so delectable. We predicted fish sauce and maybe orange. The server went back and confirmed it was fish sauce! The chef has Vietnamese origins. This was so good, we cleaned the bone and licked the plate. - Cheesecake: only enjoyed by the gluten eaters. It was well made. I'm not a dessert eater typically but I found this wonderful. Not too sweet and decadent.

Fat of the Land is a small but cozy spot in Santa Ana. Definitely recommend making a reservation…read moresince seating is limited. We got the aero plate, gambas al ajillo, burrata, galician octopus, and a glass of Tempranillo. Everything was so good -- I honestly enjoyed every dish! My favorite was the gambas al ajillo. The shrimp were plump and juicy, with such a delicious garlicky flavor. Would definitely come back to try more!

Food was absolutely spectacular and the service was even more fantastic. Patio is also so cute and…read morethe overall atmosphere is so intimate. Came on a Sunday evening and was honestly blown away by everything. My wagyu pasta was PACKED with flavor and the peach/burrata appetizer was chefs kiss. Owner was such a delightful person. Absolutely will be coming back and highly recommend checking this spot out.

Nice try but No Not for someone who knows Cuisine and then…read moregoes here and watches a team fail at basic tech techniques. Sorry, but Service is subpar. It tries to be romantic, but it is a very boring empty space in the patio, partially built out and lack of service standards. Food quality is mediocre at Best perhaps probably Restaurant Depot ingredients. I'm sorry, but it took me this long to actually respond. I came in with my lady late night and it was much of a disappointment. Pay way too much for an experience that should've been three times better.

Came here last Sunday for a private welcome baby party. My first time here, what a beautiful…read morerestaurant. Loved the decor and the color scheme in here. Very pleasant ambiance. The food was surprisingly very delicious. The salads were flavorful and colorful. Everything I tried was delicious. I especially enjoyed the arishta, it was so so good. The bbq platter was very good too. The presentation alone makes you try it. They also served baked fish. Customer service was welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed my time here at Hayrik Restaurant.

Great family place to celebrate your special occasions. The food is well executed, service is…read moreprompt and ambiance is excellent.

I booked Veranda Restaurant to celebrate a birthday and paid $120 per person, but the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. The cake was first brought out with a candle, then taken to the back, sliced, and returned piled on top of each other, placed on the table with tongs for us to serve ourselves. For a paid birthday event, this felt careless and unprofessional. There was a clear lack of food and service. The salads and meat were cleared by 10:30 PM, leaving our table bare, and the beef BBQ was so dry I could barely bite into it. We were told to expect a DJ and live music, but there was no DJ. The live music did not even start until 8:30 PM. Between the few live songs, elevator-style background music was played, which you couldn't dance to. Most of the time you were just sitting and waiting for the next song. In total, there were only a handful of songs the entire night, from about 8:30 PM until 11:30 PM. Then all music was completely shut down by 12:00 AM while there were still guests in attendance. This felt extremely unprofessional and cut our celebration short. The alcohol service was handled very poorly as well. I personally supplied the alcohol to the restaurant, yet only two bottles were placed on our table initially. The rest was kept to the side, and throughout the night the men at our table were asking for alcohol and felt they were expected to tip servers just to have their shots refilled. (Over $250 in tips server collected from my guests) This was uncomfortable and completely inappropriate. For the price I paid, the lack of food, lack of service, and especially the poor handling of music and alcohol made this a very poor experience. I even asked the venue employee would music be back on and they said oh yes long as there are guests music doesn't stop! But it clearly did. I would not recommend this venue for an important celebration. Party ended at 12am on a Friday night.

Stopped by for some hookah after having a drink nearby. It was fairly late on a Monday so the place…read morewas pretty dead. Hostess and servers were very nice and attentive. We didn't have any food so I cannot attest to that but the menu looked pretty good. There's live music Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cute date spot or a good to meet with friends and family.

Barkeep Allen is amazing. We were introduced to some great champagnes and cocktails…read more A appetizer must is the caviar with cream fresh and crispy potato chips. Ahi tuna was good too. The eggplant on toast was very flavorful and cool. Sundays are for burgers. Yes they have the best hands down burger in the area, The two different ground beef Blend was seasoned and cooked to perfection. They added some sort of creamy sauce and of course the fries were cooked nice and crispy. We wished we had more of an appetite or guest with us for this party of two, to try more food. But I guess we have to come back for more! Ambiance and service was impeccable

Cute place. Great service. Food was good and bad…read more Our server was great but I think they stretch her too thin - covering more tables than she should. She was great and spent extra time at the tables, but that also meant that some tables didn't get as much attention. Empanadas were delicious, but the tomato bread was lacking, and I've had better at other tapas restaurants. My big issue is the New York steak. Seasoned well, however, there was a lot of gristle. A lot. We asked for a medium, but you'll see that some pieces were pretty rare, and the pieces of gristle that we couldn't eat the rest of the steak. I'd say it's a butcher problem versus a cook problem however, for this restaurant, they really need to look into it. I actually was looking forward to the steak frites, but was told it is only on Mondays. Overall, due to the limited menu, I'd say it's cute however hard to feel satisfied afterwards. But service was great.

Wonderful evening with delicious food. Our waitress was excellent and made sure we had everything…read morewe wanted. Our table had a view of the lake, which was a plus. I hope to be back soon. Sharon

First time here with a friend for lunch…read more The place is right by the water and so the ambience is pretty good. The staff is nice and the portions are huge. The pasta I got is really fresh and very savory. A good place for a lazy brunch/lunch.

What a fantastic place! It took me working with an…read moreex-employee of Republique to even find out this place existed. His advice: "go in the morning, their cakes and pastries are killer; a long line forms even before they open, it will be worth it" it's hard to not go broke here, they have sometimes unusual combinations of pastries that are always incredible! Their chocolate + salted caramel cake is my husbands fav. its a bit much for me but I cannot deny its beauty and quality. I love all the passion fruit desserts, their danishes, anything with Caramel. Come hungry, eat something here, take some home. When dining in I've loved a slice of their quiche of the day, they give you a nice side salad with a zesty dressing, I also love ordering the baguette with salted slow-churned cultured butter (Rodolphe Le Meuiner Beurre de Baratte) and jam - simple but WOW! Fantastic place for those coming to LA for the first time, the building is just gorgeous, and for those who live in LA: you should come! I love a good french pastry, I don't come in often but when I do I am always satisfied

The French toast is out of this world!…read more I first visited République about 5-6 years ago for brunch, and the food was pretty bad. I recently went back to try their famous French toast, but they were sold out that day. We ended up ordering a burger, kimchi fried rice, and adobo fried rice, and all three were mediocre at best. A few weeks later, I gave them another shot, and OMG, the French toast was so good! It was crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside. Hands down, one of the best French toasts I've ever had! The other dishes I tried were disappointing, but the French toast alone made me glad I came back. Just make sure to get there early before they sell out!

Great place with amazing food , my first time having Romanian food, I loved it. Will come back againread more

Host/ waitress was friendly. Bread served was room…read moretemperature, tough and served without butter. The dunarea was flavorful and satisfying. Although the beef stroganoff had a nice flavor, it was 90% mushrooms and 10% beef, and for $28!! should be renamed mushroom stroganoff. Way too pricey for what was provided.

This was one of the best meals I've ever had! Raffi's had been on my list for years, and I wish I'd…read morevisited sooner. My friend and I shared the Shirazi salad, hummus, and koobideh. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous!

Why did I wait so long to come here? Raffi's Place is wonderful. Super busy for a reason…read more Service is wonderful. Efficient even with so many people and all the hustle and bustle. I love that all the servers can assist any of the customers. Food is fabulous. Super fresh and hot. Great portion size. They have Bademjan that is just like someone's mom makes. There are parking structures nearby as street parking is hit or miss. They also have valet and that is what I opted for and it was great.