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    ARC Restaurant Food & Libations

    3.9 (1.9k reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Virginia J.

    This restaurant is located in a small plaza and has a nice outdoor seating area with a fire pit. My friend and I dropped by for a light meal and ordered one of the pizzas. We mostly stayed out near the fire pit in the outdoor seating area since the weather was so nice. The pizza was good but a bit oily. Our server was nice and checked in on us every once in awhile. Will be back to try some of their other menu items.

    Duck Taco
    Hai D.

    2nd time here in less than a year. Came on a Sunday for dinner , pretty light crowd. Servers were awesome. We ordered A couple of cocktails Started with salmon tartare and Roasted Beets salad. Duck Tacos Tomahawk steak with crispy potatoes and an order of broccolini . Drinks came out delicious. Shockingly the broccolini came out before any of the other food. Salmon tartare was very safe nothing special about it. Roasted beets were nice in flavor and a surprise kick of heat. Duck tacos were tender and an overall good bite. The tomahawk is what we came back for, unfortunately by the time it came our broccolini had already gone cold. The steak itself was cook medium rare as we requested but there was a bit more char to the steak. It was a bit disappointing as it tasted very gamey as compared to our first time where there was a lot more marbling. Honestly felt like we were eating a tomahawk steak from Stater Bros( no offense to their steaks). It was also our anniversary which we mention on our reservation but did not get acknowledged for that either :/ Lastly we took home the steak but didn't realize they did not pack the bone which we usually get.

    Fried Olives
    Vegas C.

    Arc Food & Libations was my kind of Monday dinner spot. Met up with a colleague here for dinner and the experience was solid from start to finish. Plenty of parking, which is always a nice bonus, and once inside the restaurant had that dimly lit, cozy, upscale feel that works well for anything from a dinner meeting to a date night. They're open for dinner only, so the whole space really leans into that evening vibe. We grabbed a booth and settled in, and Sara took great care of us all night. She was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel easy and comfortable without hovering. The drink menu is definitely worth a look too, especially for anyone into whiskey, bourbon, or tequila. There's a wide selection, so this feels like a spot where you can just as easily come for cocktails and bites as you can for a full dinner. We started with the fried olives and cornbread, then followed that up with a wedge salad. Everything came out looking great, and presentation was clearly a big part of the experience here. The standout was easily the 42 oz tomahawk steak. It came out sliced on a long wooden board, which gave it a really impressive presentation and made it feel like the centerpiece of the whole table. We added duck fat potatoes, asparagus, and shrimp, and it all came together into one of those meals that feels a little extra in the best way. Overall this was a strong 4-star visit for me. Good food, polished presentation, great service from Sara, and a cozy upscale atmosphere that makes you want to come back. Would definitely try again

    Glazed bass
    Jenmy W.

    Good food, ambiance and service. Shared the beet salad, shishito peppers, meatball pizza, wagyu steak and glazed bass. Everything tasted great. Nice that they cook with a wood fired oven. Extensive cocktail, wine and spirits menu. Went on. Sunday night and it wasn't crowded at all, but I'd imagine it'd be busy on weeknights since it seems perfect for happy hour.

    Leticia C.

    First time at ARC and we loved it! We were invited to a Friendsgiving with a whiskey brand and enjoyed a special curated menu with drink pairings. We were a group of 10. We were sat outside with heaters keeping us warm. Our server was sweet and attentive. Our food was paced out perfectly. Every course came with a delicious drink. Some of my favorites dishes were The wedge salad, The shishito peppers, meatballs and the duck leg. Oh! And can't forget about the carrot cake. So moist and sweet. Would definitely come back to sit inside and enjoy more of the menu.

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    Wendy H.

    The staff are nice and fast with check in and orders. The restaurant is very well decorated. The duck fat potatoes are very good, crunchy and flavorful. The wedge and grilled bacon are also delicious. I did not enjoy the steak and carrot cake as much as I expected. The steak was missing the wow factor to it. The carrot cake was a little too moist. Overall, it is a nice place to hang out, especially they have very nice patio. Some heaters in cold nights would be nice :)

    Christopher T.

    Very slick & chic and masculine vibe. Beautifully decorated with green and woods throughout the place. There are several seating sections; the bar, the booths, the tables, the outdoor with the fire pit, the patio, a the back. Dim lights but good enough to see the menu, per our waitress, all foods are cook in the big round fire bridge or over fire grill. Parking can be tough at night at the front entrance, but plenty on the other side. Nice, friendly and helpful staff. The foods are excellent and perfectly make or grilled. The drinks are quite good too. The only thing that I didn't like is the carrot cake. I love love love carrot cake but this one is too wet and the taste abit off...it's fine but it is not carrot cake quality's. But very well plated, looks great but the taste of it, is not. Overall, very enjoyable!

    Fran L.

    Absolutely wonderful new Chíc restaurant in the middle of furniture row in the Costa Mesa, Orange County, Southern California serves one of the best wood fired stone oven cooked meals including fabulous free range half whole organic chicken that tased absolutely amazing. The calamari appetizer was one of the best. The wine menu was very best and the prices were very reasonable. The manager came to our table and really asked how we enjoyed our wine and even offered different bottle of Barolo wine in case we wanted something else. The butchers burger was absolutely fantastic. Overall solid five stars. Hopefully they will change their menu to include more fascinating dishes!

    Steak and Potatoes
    Raven R.

    This place has a lovely speakeasy vibe. The staff is friendly and attentive. We ordered roasted beets to start. For entrees we got salmon with asparagus and steak with roasted potatoes. Finished the evening with german chocolate cake. Roasted Beets- This was a refreshing starter. The beets are sweet and juicy. Arugula and ground pistachios give a depth of texture and contrasting flavors. Finished with creamy cheese. Salmon with Asparagus- Fish is fresh and cooked perfectly. Accompanied with crunchy asparagus, tomatoes, and savory cream. Steak with Roasted Potatoes- The meat was tender with a lovely char. The potatoes were absolutely divine! It had a beautiful crisp outside and well-seasoned. German Chocolate Cake- Cake is crumbly and moist. The coconut filling is sweet with a strong vanilla flavor. Perfect way to end the meal. Great place for an upscale meal!

    Ratatouille
    Kandice K.

    A modern upscale-like ambiance to ensure the mood is set for a fine dining experience. The entrees are meant to be shared, but don't expect a HUGE portion size, expected FILLING. For two hungry individuals two entrees and an add on of sorts will be enough, and prices add up fast. We got: 1) The ratatouille because we wanted some vegetables, and it was a creamy delicious chef's kiss! Most of the time ratatouille is tomato based but this was more creamy spinach which was awesome! 2) wagyu steak with duck potatoes- this skillet is probably one of their largest and honestly, one person could finish this but it's better shared. Wagyu steak is a treat and this was cooked to a perfected medium well 3) grilled shrimp, this was an add on to the steak but it comes as its own entree. I don't recommend getting this without another entree as it really operates as a side/appetizer due to several garnishes and about 5-6 pieces of giant shrimp Excellent presentation and very filling food. This is a place I'd say is a treat once in a while because it will add up quickly

    Bruschetta 17
    Jennifer S.

    Overpriced drinks, but the main entrées are absolutely stellar--the fish in particular is amazing. Unfortunately, the service during this visit was really disappointing. The host staff seemed very young and inattentive. I waited an extremely long time for my main entrée, only to realize it had been delivered to the wrong table. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, the hostess told me my entrée was "coming up," even though it had already gone to a table that arrived well after I did. After waiting an unreasonable amount of time, I decided to just pay for my appetizers and leave. For $43, I only ended up having a tiny $14 cornbread and a $17 bruschetta. On a previous visit, they also forgot my drinks--I waited so long that the food arrived before the drinks ever did. This place used to be great, but lately it feels disorganized and poorly managed, and ran by stuck up folks.

    Inside the SpeakEasy
    Cathy L.

    Another lovely time at ARC! We had to come back to the Guild Club, and what a lovely treat to have JT again as our bartender. When their menu says, "food is meant for sharing" (paraphrasing), they really mean it. We ordered the salmon tartare, chopped salad and the Cornish hen (not pictured). Man, the chopped salad was huge! Prob good for 3-4 people; we were only 2 people. And then we ordered the Cornish hen, it's a full roasted hen so it was a lot of protein. Just keep that in mind when ordering -- make sure you and your partner are HUNGRY!! For drinks, we got the Girlfriend (this time, she was a blackberry margarita), Kennedy, Twain and Lady Randolf. All were delicious and what we needed after sitting in traffic and before going to the Observatory. We always have a great time -- we are already thinking about when we'll be back... without having a concert to attend to lol thank you again!

    Duck Leg
    Jeremiah H.

    I was feeling quite ducky when I ate here. Ate the duck leg and duck fat potatoes. Service as always was on point. Price wise it was expensive, but had a speak easy type ambiance to it.

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    What is the price range? Specifically on the steaks. Thanks.

    $65-$125 depending on cut and size. They really encourage shared dishes so a big steak could be the centerpiece of a number of assorted dishes.

    Do they still have the large steaks menu?

    How much is corkage fee?

    $20 per bottle

    Can they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    They can accommodate this inquire with hostess at time of reservation

    How to book a table?

    On the Resy app!

    Any corkage fee?

    Yes. I think $25?

    Have you seen that the restaurant is taking the Covid precautions seriously?

    No definitely not in anyway

    Do they offer their tacos for dinner?

    That I am aware yes did do

    Is it ok for kids?

    It's OK, but not really an environment since it's a small place and gets crowded quickly. More of a 'date night' place

    Is there a TV in the bar area?

    No, it's more intimate than that. Watching the wood-fired oven is much more entertaining.

    Is there happy hour? And if so, what days and what time?

    Negative on the happy hour

    Do they still have free corkage here?

    Nope! Went last night after a long while and they now charge $20 per bottle😪

    Are there any drink specials during brunch?

    Pretty sure there isn't, but they have such a large array of outstanding cocktails to choose from and the bartenders are masters at making any custom drink you want to. Don't be shy to ask, they are sweet and don't mind :)

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