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    BLK Earth Sea Spirits

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Bad service bad server Ashley
    Isabel Y.

    I visited this restaurant for my birthday, and it was truly disappointing. Between the two cooked or whether we were enjoying our food -- she only came by to take drink orders. Eventually, after waiting forever for the check, I had to go get it myself, and even then she didn't bring it to our table -- she just handed it to me to carry back. I don't understand why she'd expect a tip after service like that. Are you going to split it with me? The to-go boxes were the same story. My boyfriend had to go pick them up himself, and again, they weren't brought to our table -- they were just handed off to him to carry back. The blonde host with glasses was equally careless. When my boyfriend made the reservation, he messaged ahead to request a birthday dessert, and mentioned it again to the host when we arrived. In the end, the dessert never came out, and when he asked about it on our way out, the host just said she "forgot." Management, please train your staff. This was our first visit, and I doubt we'll be coming back.

    Inside
    Sejin C.

    I honestly don't know where to begin. This is a sensitive topic in today's society, and what I experienced may have been a misunderstanding--or it may have been exactly what it felt like. I can't say with certainty. As I mentioned in my profile, I started writing Yelp reviews because I want to share my honest experiences and stick to the facts. My hope is simply that someone reading this might find it helpful. So everything I'm writing here is exactly what happened. Whether you think it's a big issue or a small one is up to you. My friends and I were celebrating one of our closest friend's 40th birthday, so we wanted to make it extra special. We decided to spend the evening enjoying the ocean view. When I called to make the reservation, I specifically requested a window table. I was told that wouldn't be a problem, and I even received a confirmation text after the reservation was completed. Each of us drove about 50 minutes to get there. It was a special occasion, so we arrived excited and looking forward to the experience. After checking in, we were taken to a booth--not the window table we had reserved. I explained to the hostess that we had specifically booked a window table. Her response was simply that all the window tables were full. I reminded her that we had reserved one and had been assured over the phone that it would be available. She replied that this "happens sometimes" and that window tables are actually given on a first-come, first-served basis. Then why even take reservations for specific seating? As I looked around, I noticed an empty window table that could easily seat four people. I pointed it out and asked if we could sit there. She told us that table had been specially reserved for someone else, so we couldn't have it. Not once during this entire conversation did anyone apologize. What confused me even more was that the table had no "Reserved" sign and hadn't even been set. It looked completely unused. It made me wonder: Was our reservation somehow less important than someone else's? I wanted to speak with a manager, but my friends asked me to let it go so we could enjoy the birthday celebration. We reluctantly accepted the booth. Our birthday girl was wearing a short dress, and climbing into the high booth seat was uncomfortable for her. I ended up facing a wall instead of the ocean view we had specifically reserved. To make matters worse, the booth seat was dirty enough that my friend had to ask our server for something to clean it. The plates, forks, and knives already set on the table were also dirty enough that we wiped everything down with napkins ourselves. I considered asking for clean plates, but by that point I honestly felt like we'd be treated as difficult customers, so I didn't. Not wanting to let the experience ruin the celebration any further, we focused on the food instead. We ordered the Angus burger, lobster pasta, beef salad, and mashed potatoes. To be completely fair, the food was good. I have no complaints about the taste. However, I don't think the quality justifies paying more than you would at many other restaurants. If you're paying a premium because you're enjoying a beautiful ocean view, that's understandable. But if you're paying the same premium only to sit in a booth facing a wall, I'd honestly recommend going somewhere else instead. When our server learned it was my friend's birthday, they brought out a donut topped with ice cream. It was delicious, and we genuinely appreciated that gesture. Here's the part that has stayed with me. During our entire two-and-a-half-hour dinner, that empty window table remained empty. No one ever came to sit there. It left me wondering whether we were treated differently because we were three Asian women. Maybe there is another explanation. I truly hope there is. But from where we were sitting, it certainly appeared that the table we had reserved was the very one that remained empty all night, and we had simply been told that it was reserved for "someone special" because they didn't want to seat us there. As an Asian living in the United States, I try not to assume discrimination whenever something unpleasant happens. I've met many kind people here. In fact, several white women walking by smiled and wished my friend a happy birthday, which was genuinely thoughtful. But when you experience something you simply can't make sense of, it's hard not to question what really happened. Even setting aside my concerns about possible discrimination, I can't overlook the restaurant itself. The cleanliness was disappointing, and while the food was decent, it was average. For those reasons, I'm giving this restaurant 2 stars. Would I come back? Absolutely not. There are far too many restaurants with beautiful ocean views that also know how to honor reservations and make their guests feel welcome. Also, if you pay by credit card, the restaurant adds a 3% credit card processing fee to your bill.

    Kobe Bites
    Sydney F.

    Came to BLK for a bridal shower on the outdoor patio and it was such a great location. Oceanfront views with lots of seating and a fire pit. The drinks were amazing, an array of types were ordered and enjoyed. The kobe bites were phenomenal and not too much food. The servers were fast, helpful and fun to be around, definitely a fun spot.

    Filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, broccolini, & Jasmine rice
    Rose A.

    My husband and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here. The reason we chose to celebrate here was for sentimental reasons. We had our first official date at this location back in 2008 when it was a different restaurant. For starters, we had yummy cocktails. I had an expressotini and my husband had a Mai Tai. My husband had the Chilean sea bass and I had the filet mignon. Sides of Jasmine rice and herb butter broccolini. Since it was our anniversary, our server brought us a dessert treat. Totally recommend this place. Great service and beautiful view to celebrate.

    Sunset view!
    Tamara-Michele C.

    We come here for almost every celebration we have from birthdays to anniversaries to graduations and more. They have the best view in town of the ocean and sunset. Service is always top notch but make sure you make a reservation to get a seat. I always order a yummy seafood dish and have never ever been disappointed. It's so yummy!

    Full size Wedge Salad (that the kitchen split for us)
    Kim R.

    We celebrated our anniversary on Sunday and chose to come here for dinner. We enjoy dining with a view which this place has. We started with the full size wedge salad that the kitchen split for us. The blue cheese dressing was very good. I'm a ranch girl; blue cheese can be hit or miss for me but this one was a hit! We also got complimentary rolls (I did ask if they had them, they weren't just automatically brought out). They were delicious! For our main meal we got one ribeye steak, 1/2 order of brussel sprouts and the appetizer size of lobster mac and cheese. We both loved the brussel sprouts, the mac and cheese was really good too, rich and flavorful. The ribeye steak was just ok to me but husband enjoyed it more than I did. I wish we would have gotten the New York. We told them it was our anniversary so they gave us a dessert. She said it was a cronut. It was delightfully scrumptious. Different than the cronuts I've had in the past, more of an airy texture if that makes sense, but oh so good!

    Meatloaf
    Denise J.

    Last night our party of 10 had an amazing dinner while enjoying a beautiful view of the beach shoreline. We requested to be seated outside on the patio. It was a bit chilly but the heat lamps kept us all warm. We ordered Lamb Chops, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Calamari, Oysters, Salmon, Meat Loaf, Wagu and Kobe Burger. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious!! My granddaughter and her boyfriend received a very nice FREE dessert congratulating them on their engagement. Which took place earlier that evening at the beach. I was able to take some pics of the food but unfortunately I forgot to take a pic of the beach view. If it's not too cold outside I suggest seating in the patio area.

    Roasted mushrooms
    Alla L.

    BLK is tucked away above the beginning of the downtown Huntington Beach area right after the pier. The menu is extensive and the food is good. What was impeccable was the service! You can get drinks customized if you don't like the cocktail selection and everything was fantastic. I really enjoyed the garlic mash and my steak. It was an extra windy day so the warmth of the environment and cozy ambiance was very welcoming. Highly recommend if you are in the downtown area.

    Fork & Knife salad
    doug s.

    Visited on a Wednesday evening. Was able to get a last minute rez as the place was empty except for the patio. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset view. Service was excellent from the initial greeting by the hostess/manager to our server Carla. Both were very helpful with recommendations for a first time guest. Had a very delicious clam chowder followed by a shared Fork & Knife salad. For our entrees we had the Bass and Kobe Meat Loaf. Meat loaf along with the accompanying gravy was too salty. Overall a nice experience with a great view.

    Sunny D.

    Had such a great experience!. The food was honestly outstanding--everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. But what really sets this place apart is the view... absolutely stunning, especially around sunset. The vibe is perfect for a date night--elevated but still relaxed, with just the right mix of ambiance and energy. Service was attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole evening feel easy and enjoyable. Definitely one of those spots you go to when you want a memorable night out. We'll for sure be back.

    Sesame crusted Yellow Fin (forgot to take the before picture so we were halfway done at this point! Lol)
    Steven B.

    TLDR: nice restaurant with beautiful oceanfront, balcony views with good service and decent food. The views were better than the food. Don't go if you are expecting wild caught seafood options. Full version: Visiting town for a conference, a buddy of mine was looking for a good restaurant near the water with a variety of options. Parking : We (group of three) made a 30 minute drive from Anaheim to BLK. Perhaps because I was from out of town, where to park wasn't clear and I was trying to jockey for street parking. However with a quick call to the restaurant they guided me to an underground parking garage that offered validated parking (2 hours). Greeting: It was a Tuesday night so the restaurant was quiet and we were seated quickly on the balcony with heat lamps which made it very comfortable. Our server Medj came, and although he was newer to the team he showed polish and provided some recommendations based on guest favorites and even some of his personal tastes. Food: I was disappointed to hear that there weren't any wild caught options despite being directly next to the Pacific. There were plenty of choices to appeal to many different pallets. Beef, lamb, chicken, and more. We started with grilled artichoke and the tuna tower. The artichoke was quartered, making it easy to share. The tuna tower was tasty. For an entree, I ordered the sesame crusted yellow fin, via a "mystery pick" asking the server to make a choice for me (only reason for ordering fish despite my earlier comment about not being wild caught seafood). The food came out quickly and the flavor was decent. Both of my friends enjoyed their entrees, scallops and center cut filet mignon, respectively. The sides that we had were Brussels sprouts, Mac and cheese with lobster and garlic mashed potatoes. We could've skipped the mashed potatoes or ordered half size portions of all of them. Kevin, the manager, stopped by to ensure that we had a good experience, including turning on a second heat lamp. All in all a good dinner. Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Food: 7/10 Value: 8/10. (Driven by the option to have half-sized side portions) Bottom line: Would recommend the restaurant, and would eat here again. Next time I would try the Kobe Meatloaf!

    Brussels sprouts and risotto
    Rae C.

    Well this was a special treat. Our server, who was also the bartender I believe, was Gabby. She was awesome. Just want to start out by saying that. In case she sees the review, I told her my name is Jennifer (because it is, but on yelp and in real life, I go by my second first name / first middle name, Rae. I asked for her name so I could write a review and she joked that if it was a bad review then her name was Jennifer, and I thought it was funny so I told her my name I have never tried sea bass before. If it doesn't taste like this again, I don't want it. Holy crap. I was a little sad I didn't get a shellfish fixing in, but when I tried the sea bass, it was so soft and buttery that it satisfied my shellfish craving! I forgot to take a picture of my oysters because I was so excited. They were perfect sized. Not too small, not too big. The shells were clean. They and the condiments tasted great. Definitely some of the best oysters I've had. The swordfish came with half lemon cut in half grilled. It was the perfect amount of lemon (for me) to squeeze all over it. The risotto was delicious. I loved the mushrooms. And the Brussels sprouts are just as good left over as they were fresh. I wish there was more but I think we got half sizes? I forgot.. The wedged salad was good but I personally would have liked a little more blue cheese and I like bacon on mine but I think the candied walnuts were in place for that. My Bloody Mary was very flavorful and I'm grateful for the extra olives!! We had a great spot half inside half outside. There was a roof but it wasn't enclosed with 4 walls. It was very unique. I liked that the sun didn't hit us but we could still see the beach and feel the breeze. This whole menu looked phenomenal. When I see a menu like this, I have the tendency to shut down and get sad because I want it all and know I can't have it. I always like to try new places when I visit California but I do believe this place will be drawing my attention again... and again.

    Mezcal margarita
    Anabel B.

    This place is cool. Right next to the beach with a pretty decent view of the ocean. The service and spot and the drinks were average

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    25 days ago

    Cathy is a legend. Best service I've had in a long time and helped me out with a special proposal. Will never forget that thanks Cathy.

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    Ask the Community - BLK Earth Sea Spirits

    How would this place be for a business dinner for clients you are wanting to impress?

    Perfect!

    Is there a Corkage fee?

    Yes

    Kid-friendly at all?

    Yes definitely, we go there with our 8 year old daughter all the time.

    Is there outside seating and ocean views?

    Yes there is! I think Indoor dining might be open in Cali now, but when we went, it was only outdoor seating and all tables had an ocean view

    Do they have valet parking?

    They do not but there is an under ground parking next to the restaurant and a parking garage behind it across the street. They also have street parking nearby if they are available.

    How much is the bottomless on Saturday?

    $30 as of Feb. 2022.

    Are the bottomless mimosas on Sat also?

    Yes they are and they use better quality sparkling wine (champagne) than the other area restaurants!

    Is Brunch and Mimosas only offered on Sunday? Is there Saturday Brunch?

    Yes! Their Sunday brunch is amazing!

    What is the cost for Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas?

    Check their website as the cost is posted there! I wanted to say it was around $25, but don't quote me on that!

    Do they have a corkage fee?

    It is $15 per bottle for the first four, and then $20 per every bottle after that.

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    $$$

    Heirloom: A Farmhouse Restaurant is an absolute gem. We came for a birthday dinner, and it was…read moreeasily one of the most heartwarming and delicious dining experiences I've had in Los Angeles. This mother-and-daughter operation has a warmth you simply can't manufacture. The mother personally came over to greet us, the ambiance was impeccable, and the service was exceptional from beginning to end. We had the shrimp curry, beet salad, French onion soup, short rib, scallops with mushroom risotto, and raspberry cheesecake, and everything was phenomenal. After finishing the shrimp curry, we still had some of the incredible sauce left, so our waiter suggested a half order of garlic bread to soak it up. Absolutely fantastic and exactly the kind of thoughtful recommendation that defined the service. Even the things I initially thought I wanted differently turned out to be perfect as served. I wished the French onion soup had more cheese until I discovered it at the bottom and realized the proportion was perfect for the flavor. Even the filtered water may genuinely be the best I've ever had at a restaurant, and our glasses never went empty. They also boxed our leftovers for us, another small detail that showed the level of care throughout the night. I'm honestly surprised Heirloom hasn't made the Michelin Guide. The service was on par with many Michelin-recognized restaurants I've visited, but with a warmth and personal touch that made the experience even more memorable. They comped a raspberry cheesecake for the birthday, and it was so incredible that we ordered another slice to take home. They surprised us by comping that one too! Exceptional food, impeccable ambiance, genuinely thoughtful service, and hospitality with real heart. Don't miss this place.

    Let me start with the positives because the food was genuinely good. I'm not even an eggplant…read moreperson, but their eggplant appetizer was so good. They're known for their French onion soup and it was good, but I definitely wouldn't call it the best I've ever had. That said, it was probably two hours after we sat down by the time we actually got our soups , so maybe we were just really hungry by then haha. For our mains, we did the short rib, pork chop, and filet. Everything was delicious, but the filet was hands down the standout for me. The pork chop is wet aged, so it can look a little pink even when properly cooked, which threw one of my dining companions off a bit, but it was still good. Unfortunately, the experience was a different story. We had a 6:30 reservation and didn't leave until 9:45. We waited about an hour just for our appetizers, and shortly before they arrived, we were told they were down a cook and to expect delays. A three hour and fifteen minute meal for two and a half courses is just crazy. My biggest issue was the lack of communication. I wish we had been told when/before we were seated that the kitchen was significantly delayed so we could decide whether we wanted to stay or make other plans. Instead, we were already well into the experience before we got that information. The AC also wasn't great. It wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely uncomfortable, especially during Southern California's heat wave. I'm not sure if the AC just isn't very strong or if there was an issue that night, but sitting there for more than three hours while already feeling warm definitely didn't help. Then, right before our mains finally came out, we were offered complimentary half glasses of wine as an apology. Two of us declined, and one of my dining companions actually requested a completely different drink, but the wine was still brought to the table anyway (never received the requested drink either). If we've already said no, please don't bring it anyway. And honestly, after waiting that long, you need the full glass haha. At that point, I would have much rather been offered a complimentary dessert or something that actually addressed the three hour wait. The owner did come by twice and was very nice, and we were genuinely trying to be understanding of the situation. I just think there could have been more communication and a more meaningful effort to make up for the experience. Dessert didn't really redeem things either. We tried the crème brûlée and banana bread dessert, and neither would make my list to order again. The crème brûlée seemed overcooked and the banana bread dessert just didn't do much for us. So where does that leave me? The food is good, and there are definitely dishes I'd order again, especially the filet. But good food can only make up for so much when you spend more than three hours at the table, especially when you're hot and waiting most of that time. I'd be willing to give Heirloom another shot, but not before we get some cooler weather and I can confirm they've actually hired a second chef to help keep things moving at a more reasonable pace. If those things are sorted out, I'd be interested in seeing what the experience is like when everything is running the way it should.

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    Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Comfy and upscale

    Comfy and upscale

    Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - Banana Bread

    Banana Bread

    Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse - The Pork Chop

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    The Corner - 48 Hour Fries

    The Corner

    4.0(985 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I really like this place -- great location, food, drinks, music, etc…read more Opportunities for improvement: - The owner could be a little friendlier - Better wine list - It's way too loud inside. Something to absorb the sound like area rugs or those wall-mounted sound absorbers would really go a long way and make it more enjoyable.

    I almost hate writing this review because, for purely selfish reasons, my fiancé and I would prefer…read moreto keep The Corner our little secret. We live right around the corner, and we'd like to continue getting a seat. But they deserve the 5 stars. This has become our absolute favorite restaurant in Orange County. We've eaten our way through a ridiculous amount of the menu (and cocktail list), and we have literally never had a bad meal here. They simply do not miss. Tonight my fiancé had the Peri Peri Chicken. He's South African, so he knows his peri peri, and his verdict: spot on. Perfectly cooked, not overdone and ridiculously flavorful. He actually prefers it to Mozambique in Laguna, which is saying something. I had the Short Rib Tacos, which were incredible as always. Their short rib dinner with mashed potatoes and wine reduction is another favorite, and I honestly can't think of an appetizer we haven't loved. The cocktails are excellent, the staff and service are fantastic, and the prices are completely reasonable for the quality. Most importantly, they are consistently good. Every. Single. Time. So yes, go. They absolutely deserve the business. Just maybe don't tell your friends. We've already said too much.

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    The Corner - Bar area

    Bar area

    The Corner - Backyard burger

    Backyard burger

    The Corner - Dealers choice - French 76

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    Dealers choice - French 76

    BLK Earth Sea Spirits - seafood - Updated September 2026

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