Great service and atmosphere. Very lively and every table is having fun and singing on a Friday night. Samir the manager was great help at getting us a table and make sure we're taken care of. Drinks are tasty and great price. There's a photographer in house that takes and prints such high quality pictures, for a good price too I definitely recommend a reservation especially on weekends. read more

We visited on Mother's Day, and unfortunately there were a few disappointing things about our experience. First, it was never mentioned before booking that there would be a mandatory $50 charge per person. Customers should be informed about this ahead of time. If the restaurant wants to ensure a minimum spend, it would be better to set a dine-in minimum order requirement and allow guests to choose what they want to order. No soft drinks or dessert included which other places do offer. The food quality also needs improvement. The tabbouleh was too salty and lacked flavor, and the fattoush had the same issue. The portion sizes should also better match the pricing, especially with the required $50 per person charge. Another thing to be aware of is that the restaurant automatically adds an 18% gratuity. In my opinion, customers should be able to decide the amount they would like to tip based on their experience. read more

Despite having a reservation and already speaking with the receptionist to be seated, we were blocked from entering by a staff member described as an older gentleman in a blue shirt. His behavior was unprofessional and rude, as he abruptly told us not to move. We felt unable to address the situation at the moment because we were accompanied by a first-time guest and did not want to cause a scene. This was a very poor first impression for our guest. read more

Hubby and I came here for drinks on a Saturday evening, as we've been curious about Villa Haven for a while now. It was not busy at all, maybe one other party at the bar and a family who was dining in. Our waitress/bartender was quick to serve us - but on round 2, we asked for the Pink Lemonade Hard Seltzer that was advertised and she seemed lost. She asked if we wanted to try something else that wasn't a hard seltzer and we kindly declined. However, we noticed the Pink Lemonade Hard Seltzer was on the side opposite of the fridge she opened. This seemed kind of disappointing that the worker didn't know where their own products were at. So we got the Hard Seltzer on tap (I think it was either Brewery X or Truly) and I got the Yuzu Lychee which was delicious. When it came time to pay our bill, there were now two servers at the bar, and 2-3 just standing around talking and not paying attention. No new parties entered while we were there - and it took forever to grab their attention that we wanted the check. I had to personally walk over to let them know. Yes, it may have been a bad day, but I feel it was slow enough to where we shouldn't have been ignored. I would probably give them another shot - as the Pineapple Margarita was really good. 3 stars for now - until next time. I hope to be able to update my review in the near future. read more

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My first time at Villa Haven. I met a girlfriend for lunch. I suggested 11:30am in case it was crowded. Surprisingly we were the only ones there for lunch. Surprisingly I say because the food was outstanding. We both ordered the same thing, Chicken Shawarma. It came with a delicious salad with red onions, black olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and a delicious dressing. The entree was generous and full of flavor. We both only ate half and just this moment I just finished it for dinner. Honestly I don't write many review but this was so tasty that it's worth doing. I definitely will go back and I hope this review will encourage others to go also. In addition location has plenty of parking. Shout out to owners for the delicious flavored food. read more

Recently checked this spot out and had a wonderful experience! Our server John was amazing! Food was delicious and we can't wait to visit again when they have one of their live music events! read more

I came here several time and since I met sam( the manger) he is really nice and helpful I give him 5 out of 5 Thanks for the place of villa heaven read more

To my surprise, I had no idea that this was where the old Rock N' Brews used to be located. It's in a shopping center with plenty of parking, no need to worry about that! My friend and I came for lunch on a Friday at 12pm and there was maybe 2 other parties here and then us. We sat outside as it was a lovely day, but I think that turned out to be a bad decision as there was only 1 server working and it seemed that we were being neglected because we were outside. Times in between us ordering our drinks and appetizer and then entree was too far in between and we were never checked on during the meal. The best thing we ordered was the Dip Trio! HIGHLY recommend! They give you HUGE portions of hummus, tzatziki, and baba ghanoush. My only thing is I wish they provided more veggie sticks/pitas for the amount of dips they give you (as you can see, those dishes are DEEP). The garlic paste on my chicken & kofta meal tasted very bland/microwaved. The garlic paste was NOT what I was expecting and tasted more like oil and not fresh garlic. The chicken was decent as was the kofta, but the veggies were bland as well. My friend ordered the Mediterranean salad was highly disappointed in that is was supposed to come with mixed greens as it is easier for her to eat than iceberg and the waitress didn't seem to have an answer as to why it was made wrong. My friend also ask and confirmed if the chicken was like a chicken kabob and not just plain white chicken breast and asked if she can have the kabob chicken with the salad, and she did not get that. We did not each much of our entree and stuck with the appetizer. We might be going to a more authentic Mediterranean restaurant next time as this is more of a fusion restaurant with only a small section of Mediterranean food. read more

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A fun new restaurant in the Tustin area. There's plenty of parking in the shopping center. They have a very large space for both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor patio was more crowded while we were there and was mostly occupied by people who were there for hookah in addition to their dining experience. We opted to sit inside, which was on the emptier side. The staff is extremely friendly and very helpful with providing recommendations. The Santa Fe egg rolls are very good for sharing. The outside wasn't as crispy as I would have expected for an egg roll, but it was packed with ingredients in the middle and had a very delicious combination of flavors. The Philly Cheesesteak was good, but had less cheese than you would normally see in this type of sandwich. The meat was tender and was very enjoyable overall. The Kofta sandwich was packed with meat and had really good flavor. It was a lot of bread for the amount of filling and was a little bit on the dry side, but the meat itself was delicious. Both sandwiches came with a generous portion of fries which were nice and crispy. They have a very large menu, so I would definitely be interested in going back to try some of their other dishes as well. The receipt has a QR code that you scan in order to pay online, but you are also able to pay in person depending on your preference. read more

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Hind is an amazing server very professional and knows how to handle customers even if the place is crowded ! Thank you hind for making our days easy ! We love coming to this place read more

Great vibe, music, and food! Sam the manager greeted us warmly, the live music and middle eastern singer was amazing made the whole experience feel even more welcoming. Definitely coming back. read more

It's not much different than Rock n Brews that was in this location before. Which also wasn't very good. The menu is extensive but all the food seemed to be sub-par. I do appreciate that they added Mediterranean food to the menu, which I love! I ordered the Kafta sandwich but it was a disappointment. The bread was flavorless and too rough. The meat was just ok. For our appetizers we ordered the buffalo chicken wings and the stuffed pita. The stuffed pita was incredible. I will order that as my main meal next time. The buffalo chicken wings weren't very good so we won't be ordering those again. I was between 3 and 4 stars but what brought me to 3 stars was that the patio now has a smoking section! Which, let's be real, basically means the entire patio will now reek of cigarette smoke. I don't even want my children sitting outside in the non smoking section. So families, heads up about that. I don't think we will be back here anytime soon but we probably will end up back here just because it's so close to our home and there is usually never a dinner crowd. read more

Villa Haven - Kafta sandwich! - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

Soooo came here around 4pm to enjoy hookah mind you this is my first time for hookah. So a couple of me and my girls picked this place. Now hookah doesn't start until 5:30 ok fine, so we ordered drinks we place a food order. So as time is going by our drinks are empty and no food has come out. Mind you we are the ONLY 3 people here. I go in and say hey dont forget about us outside. Where is our food and can we place another drink order? Bartender JOHN steps in and says I got you. Another waitress brings us drinks and let's us know the original waitress never submitted our order frustration starts to build ok fine. Get our 2nd round of drinks and they are not like the first JOHN comes out extremely apologetic of the mess and says he'll take care of us. So by this time its 5:30 where's our hookah. We let John know our flavor he puts it in tells the hookah guy to set up another 15mins goes by and others have arrived and are getting their hookah before us NOW we're pissed. So Matthew was walking around not doing anything we ask him can you go ask the hookah guy to bring our hookah hes kinda hesitate and useless becuz we literally saw him do nothing. Who comes to our rescue JOHN our hero mind you this man is the bartender and coming out of his way to come help us outside becuz mind you NO ONE ELSE came to check on us. We didn't get our hookah until about 6pm which was unacceptable. The supervisor Nina came to talk to us we gave JOHN the praise he deserved he ran the front of the house and back of house. Crazy becuz we wanted to love this place, beautiful setting outside even though we had to ask Matthew to put lights on our table smh. Waitress walked passed us with no assistance if it weren't for John we wouldn't have got anything. Food is not bad, hookah was nice but the SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE the worst I've ever experienced. But our hero John made it better and he is the only reason I'm giving 2 stars. They need some serious training when it comes to their waiters and waitresses. It got to the point of us questioning ourselves is it becuz we're black. We'd love to come back but the service needs a serious upgrade. read more

Villa Haven - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

Today was my first visit for lunch lunch. It wasn't busy or loud which was great!! They service was amazing, we felt catered to and our server was kind enough to bring some water to the outdoor patio for our dog. The food was delicious!! I really wasn't expecting it to have so much flavor. Hands down, I recommend dining here. read more

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I am not usually one to complain, and I understand that service can be slow sometimes, but this was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. My parents and I all ordered at the same time, yet after waiting about an hour, my dad was the only one who was ever served. My mom and I sat there the entire time with no food, despite being checked on twice and told both times that our orders would be "right out." The worst part was that we were the only people in the restaurant eating, so there was really no excuse for such a long wait. After nearly an hour, I finally told them I did not want my food or my mom's food anymore. Instead of apologizing, they tried to convince me to still take it because "it's on the grill." When I said no, I was made to feel like I was somehow in the wrong. I spoke with the manager, who apologized, and I still paid for what I did eat. On the way out, the GM asked if everything was okay and clearly had no idea what was going on in his own restaurant. I explained everything and let him know how bad the service was. Zero out of ten. As bad as it gets. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy, and I will never be coming back. read more

Villa Haven - A very empty and restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

Had an incredible experience at Villa Haven, the atmosphere, the energy, and the attention to detail were all on point. A special thank you to Elijah, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The level of care and attentiveness truly stood out and didn't go unnoticed. Big appreciation as well to the entire service team for being so professional, welcoming, and genuinely present throughout the night! it made all the difference. And of course, DJ Nader absolutely elevated the evening. The music, the flow, the vibe everything was dialed in perfectly and kept the night alive in the best way. Moments like this don't happen by accident they're created by people who care. Grateful for the experience and definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

This place amazing Marcy and Whitney were just perfect!!! I've never had better service then Her!!! I will definitely be coming back to this place because they made this visit unforgettable!! Thank you for everything!!! read more

Villa Haven - Wing and egg rolls - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

Decided to try this new restaurant that friends recommended to meet at since it was new in the area and we both love Mediterranean cuisine. We sat outside which had a nice patio and the hookah is outside (for my friends). We started with the dip trio which turned out to be my favorite. The dip trio came with hummus, baba ganouch (eggplant dip), and a cucumber dip. I decided to do appetizers for my order and my friends ordered the hamburger which is a must order, Mediterranean chicken and salmon. The server took our orders and served us quickly. The hamburger was flavorful, juicy and had an egg on top not to mention large portion. The salmon was cooked perfectly and spiced to my friend's liking. I would definitely return especially since the host mentioned live music Thursday-Sunday. read more

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Visiting from the bay and our friend mentioned this is a great place to enjoy the evening out with a good vibe. They did not disappoint. Sam accommodated us with a last minute reservation- DJ was great, diverse environment with great hookah! Highly recommend but book your reservation in advance read more

Villa Haven - Pineapple mojito - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

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This is a huge place with pitchers of beer and many other options from all sorts of beer to liquor. The service is fast and friendly, I had the burger with bacon and it was absolutely delicious, good tasting all around burger thick with a nice juicy patty. I will definitely be coming back here and soon! read more

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This place usually appears to be empty when I drive by it on my way to one of the many gems in Tustin. Against my better judgment, I stopped in for lunch today. I regret my decision. The place is roomy, but it was virtually empty when I walked in at lunch time. I think there were about four people in the place plus me. I should have bounced, but I didn't. I ordered the tri-tip soft tacos the menu describes as follows: "artisan tortillas, avocado, marinated red onions, cotija cheese, cilantro, salsa, black beans & lime." They were not good. The meat seemed to me to be overdone and tough with a weird color to it. Let's put it this way: the highlight of the plate was the black beans. When my server asked how is every thing, I explained the meat seemed overdone. She gamely offered to bring me another plate, but I declined. I just wanted to finish up and leave. I suspect Villa Haven is not long for this world. There are no office buildings nearby to drive a good lunch business. For the same reason, I suspect Villa Haven will meet the same fate as its predecessors - Lone Star Steakhouse and Rock and Brews. Needless to say, I won't be back. p.s. My pics are better if you click on them as Yelp sometimes crops pics in a weird way. read more

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Villa Haven hosted my whole family for Easter and we had a blast! We tried so many items like the hawawshi, grape leaves, bechamel, stuffed pheasant, grill mix of chicken and beef, appetizers galore, and drinks. Everything we had was delicious. The live music added to the fun environment and the service was great. Excellent middle eastern hospitality was definitely felt here. We will be back! read more

Atmosphere was great. Good vibes and food was good. What topped it for us was the incredible service by Hind, she really made our experience super special read more

Horrible horrible horrible restaurant. Made a reservation when we got there, were told set menu. Which is fine $ 50 a person. Get 3 appetizers and mixed grill. The portions are ridicules . You would think it is sample. On top of it horrible service very rude (managers or owners ) wouldnt recommend this place . read more

Came here friday night i had an amazing time! I had the mixgrill it was recommended by marcy! The service is phenomenal, hind kept checking on us even though she wasnt our server! Great vibe great staff, definitely coming back! read more

Fire In Haven Burger was delicious. Cooked to perfection. Loved it. Awesome service from Marcy she was very helpful in explaining the menu and ingredients upgrade my fries to sweet potatoes 10x's better. The atmosphere was mellow and relaxing. The TV's definitely help. read more

Villa Haven - Fire In Haven Burger. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

That was my first time coming. Hind was amazing. She gave me the best customer service ever. I love their food and the vibe. We had fun yesterday.I will come back again for sure. Thank you Hind :) read more

Waited 25 minutes and no one came to provide water or ask for our drink order. I read the reviews about bad service but figured since we were one of three guests/tables that we'd be safe but this was bad service! Unbelievable and too bad. read more

We had not been to this location since it was Rock n Brews. I was happy to try the cuisine. Just a warning.. this place is loud! We did attend on a Friday night and they had a live band inside. WOW.. I couldn't hear myself talk inside. Im sure many enjoyed the atmosphere, but I was not one of them. We ended up sitting outside which was quieter. The hostess said it was quieter outside, but there were people smoking hookas. I thought it was good she gave us a heads up. Outside was very nice with heaters and nice seating. But after a while, a DJ set up outside too. It was strange since the band was still playing inside. It was weird to have the competing music. Unfortunately, once the DJ started playing, it was so loud, I was unable to hear others at our table talk. While Im sure the crowd was enjoying the atmosphere, I was not one of them. This place is great if you're looking for a night out with good food and good music... not so great if you'd like to talk to the people you attend with. The staff was very friendly but I was disappointed in the wait. We were seated immediately, but WOW, we waited a long time for the food. When it did come once we ordered. Im not sure if we ordered a complicated dish, but we saw 2 other tables that ordered AFTER we did get their food before us. Once the food did come, only 3 of the 5 dishes arrived. They said the other food would be right up, but it took almost 15 additional minutes for it to come. It made for a very awkward dining experience. And when the last 2 dishes came, the rest of the food was cold. We did celebrate a birthday too and they did give a very nice complimentary birthday dessert. PS: I was also disappointed that when taking payment, they had the ones where the waitress runs the card right at the table. While Im sure this is more secure for the customers, I always feel pressure when the waitress is waiting while I decide how much tip to leave. The tip buttons included 20%, 22% and 25%. I would have liked having a 15% ad 18% option too. read more

First off, I had high hopes coming here and was extremely disappointed. We came in on a rainy Saturday evening around 5pm, looking to watch the Football game. The host happily greeted us and then that was it. We sat there for 15 minutes without any server to greet us. We searched around, the few staff on hand were running around serving other tables (granted there weren't that many people inside), until we saw the QR code on the table, making the assumption that we can order from there. We ordered the Tzatziki and a beer around 5:40pm. I'd like to note We sat down at 5:11pm and no server had greeted us yet. Our food (no beer yet) arrived around 6:09pm and dropped off by a food runner, whom I asked if he if he could point our server our way since we hadn't been greeted as I wanted to order a drink for myself . He was nice and actually took my drink order for me (he told the bartender to wrong drink but he tried so I can't be mad at him). 6:20pm, a server drops off the incorrect drink order and I inform him about my Correct drink order so a couple minutes later another server brings my correct drink order and the beer my bf finally ordered. Basically one hour has passed and we finally get our drinks that we had ordered 30+ min before that. Oh and the best part, we had an 18% gratuity charge added to our bill as a party of 2. So for future: do not order off the QR code , leave immediately if you're not greeted by a server within 15 minutes, and don't order their Bloody Mary drinks (too watered down) or their tzatziki dish (pita chips are stale and dip is too watery). I went into this place open minded and left feeling thoroughly diss appointed. read more

My wife and I popped in for happy hour, and it turned out to be quite the experience. Near to us, another couple ordered some beers. When the bill came, the guy left cash on the table and the bartender started complaining on the low tip--repeatedly--which was a total turn-off. It's beers... they take literally seconds to pour. What more was she expecting? All in all, the vibe was just meh. We paid our tab and bounced. Man, I really miss Rock N Brew. read more

We had a large group of 40 people celebrating a special day and the staff was very accommodating. We each ordered our own food from the breakfast menu and the food was delicious. From the fava beans, Hawawshi, Shakshooka, to the breakfast burrito and the chilaquiles. Everything was delicious. Definitely would come back! read more

We came here to use a coupon we had in the mail and was pleasantly surprised! The food was very flavorful and the lady helping me order was super friendly. I'm excited to have found a place that has a happy hour until 7pm (AND on a Friday!) as most happy hour spots end before my friends and I can get there after work. Will definitely be coming back to try some of the other food and fun drink options. read more

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Tried their Pizza last night. It was great. Good food, great staff, nice atmosphere, plenty parking space. You cannot ask for more. read more

This place nails what so many people want - hookah and alcohol in casual setting! This place is half bar, half hookah lounge and restaurant and it works perfectly. The apps are delicious, the drinks are yummy, the service is outstanding! Great place to watch the game, catch up with friends, or bring the family for dinner. read more

Villa Haven - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

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Checked out Villa Haven in Tustin while visiting friends, and I'm glad we chose this spot. The big draw for us was that it's not just a restaurant, they also have hookah in the patio. That's a rare combo since most hookah lounges don't focus on good food, and most restaurants don't offer hookah. Villa Haven gave us the best of both worlds! The menu is massive, with everything from mediterranean dishes to Mexican food, burgers, and bar favorites. I went with the lamb chops, and they were excellent. Juicy, flavorful, well-seasoned, and served with a side of tzatziki sauce. We ordered knafeh, which is a warm middle eastern dessert. It came with a side of chocolate sauce. It was rich, sweet, and perfect to share. The hookah was good and well-priced, and our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was friendly and attentive. Service overall was great. And if I'm back in the area I'll definitely go back! read more

Villa Haven - Lamb chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Tustin, California

Over priced. Clone of rock n brews with a disgusting smoke in the back. The only positive thing was our bartender.

The entertainment is great and fun. The food is good. The atmosphere is very good. They are under staff but overall is great. read more

Food is one of the most delicious Mediterranean cuisine in Orange County. The service was outstanding, even with a very high number of customers. The ambiance was wonderful, the music, the belly dancer, and every detail made the experience truly special. Everything was amazing! Thanks for Sam , he made our day read more

Had a really nice experience at Villa Haven. The service stood out right away and everything felt well taken care of. The manager Sam made a big impression. He kept stopping by our table to check in and made sure everything was going smoothly without being too much. You can tell he truly cares about the guests and takes pride in what he does. Very professional with a calm and genuine personality. It is rare to see that level of attention and consistency. Definitely coming back and recommending this place to friends! read more