I made reservations at Casa Dami to celebrate my daughter's birthday, and overall, it turned into a…read morereally memorable experience. When booking, I had the option of dining , chef's table, or patio seating. I specifically chose the dining since my daughter loves creating content, and the indoor ambiance is absolutely beautiful for photos. The hostess seated us on the patio, and I mentioned that I had selected dining. I was told that seating is based on first availability, which was a little disappointing, especially since the restaurant is right on the water and by 7:30 PM it was getting pretty chilly. While they do have heaters outside, sitting in gusty winds with the smell of gas (especially after a fresh trip to the hairdresser!) just wasn't ideal. My daughter went back to the car to grab a blanket. Thankfully, the hostess noticed my discomfort and came back shortly after saying, "Donna, we have another table further down that's out of the wind and under a heat lamp." That small gesture made a big difference, and honestly, that's when the experience started to turn around. From there, things only got better. When our entrées arrived, our waiter Nick realized we had never received our appetizers. Without hesitation, he assured us he would make it right, and he absolutely did. He brought out a selection of cheeses for us to sample, which led to us ordering a caviar bump paired with champagne (highly recommend!). To top it all off, he surprised my daughter with olive cake and fresh berries to celebrate her birthday. Such a thoughtful touch. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Not just because the food was amazing, but because of the attention to detail and how seriously they take the overall dining experience. Parking is available in a nearby garage, and they validate the first 90 minutes, which is a nice bonus.

I had this place bookmarked on Yelp since November when it was all dressed up for the holidays. The…read morepictures of the interior looked beautiful and the food looked great. Yesterday, I came here for my birthday lunch with my mom after she made a reservation, and honestly, I wish we had just gone somewhere else. We sat down right at our 1:00 reservation and then waited 35 minutes just to get a drink menu. Not food. Not to order. Just the menu for drinks. After we finally ordered, the champagne showed up about 20 minutes later. It was served in wine glasses, which feels like basic wine bar knowledge, but apparently not here. When we asked to switch them to champagne glasses, the waiter brought out smaller wine glasses. Not exactly good etiquette for a place that leans so heavily on its bar concept. The whipped ricotta appetizer came out even later, around the 65 minute mark. As an appetizer. It was fine, probably the best thing we had, but "fine" after that kind of wait is not a positive. From there, everything just dragged. It took almost an hour for my mom's meatballs to come out, and when they did, they were raw. Not slightly underdone. Fully pink in the middle. She sent them back and was so turned off she didn't even want to eat anything else. I ordered a salad and specifically asked for light dressing. What I got was the opposite. It was drenched in a thick, heavy dressing that made the whole thing borderline inedible and the lettuce soggy. After our food, I tried to order drip coffee, which they didn't have, so I settled for an Americano. I asked for warm cream, which I've had done at plenty of places, and somehow it came out clotted. If you know anything about coffee, that shouldn't happen. At this point, we had been there for over two and a half hours. For a salad, an appetizer, and four raw meatballs. The server was very nice and doing his best with being busy. BUT, the overall operation felt completely disorganized and untrained. We weren't the only ones either. The couple next to us was also complaining after waiting 40 minutes just to order breakfast items. To make it even better, parking is only comped for 90 minutes. So because of their slow service, we ended up paying for parking on top of overpriced, underwhelming food. What should have been a 45 minute lunch turned into a 2.5 hour ordeal. The bathroom also wasn't clean either time I went, which pretty much sums up the lack of attention to detail across the board. The only slightly redeeming part was the crème brûlée, which was... fine. Not amazing. Just fine. It's a pretty space. I'll give them that. But that's about where the positives end. The food is not good, the timing is unacceptable, and the whole experience feels like Instagram style over quality and substance. Definitely not worth the money, and not somewhere I'd ever go back to.

This place has yet to disappoint on their tasting menu. Out of the few times I've been here I felt…read morethis time around they had upped their game with beautiful and unique plating. Some of the dishes were almost too pretty to eat. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food along with the wine pairing. It's worth the treat to come back every now and then as the menu isn't ever the same

While the food was fine, we had to get second dinner elsewhere. You're not gonna get your bang for…read moreyour buck here. Don't come hungry and expect to leave full. Wine pairing and wine service subpar. For what you're paying, it should be a much better experience. Perhaps this is acceptable for Long Beach, but this wouldn't fly in other locales. Disappointed that it didn't live up to the hype.

Incredible! I would give both the service and the food a 10/10. The ambiance and overall atmosphere…read morewere elegant, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated. I live in Riverside and consider myself a true foodie. When I want to celebrate something special, I don't buy a purse--I treat myself to an exceptional dining experience. Usually, that means driving all the way to Los Angeles or even Las Vegas, so I was thrilled to discover this restaurant much closer to home. I originally found the restaurant on TikTok. The food looked amazing, but I was still a little skeptical that it could live up to the hype. I'm happy to say it exceeded every expectation. This was genuinely one of the best dining experiences I've had in Southern California. I came for a girls' night out, and everything was flawless from start to finish. The wine pairing was perfect, and even the complimentary bread and truffle butter that arrived at the table were unforgettable. We started with the escargot and the hamachi crisp--both beautifully presented and bursting with balanced, sophisticated flavors. For our entrées, I ordered the uni pasta, while my friends chose the scallops and the sea bass. We all shared bites of each dish, and every plate was outstanding. The quality of the ingredients, execution, and attention to detail were evident in every course. What truly elevated the evening was the hospitality. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we ended up being the last guests in the restaurant, spending time talking with both the staff and the owner, Andrew. His passion for his vision, commitment to quality, and dedication to creating a memorable dining experience were inspiring. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. I will absolutely be returning often. Without question, this ranks among the very best meals I have had in Southern California. Here's a polished and more refined version of your review: Incredible! I would give both the service and the food a 10/10. The ambiance and overall atmosphere were elegant, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated. I live in Riverside and consider myself a true foodie. When I want to celebrate something special, I don't buy a purse--I treat myself to an exceptional dining experience. Usually, that means driving all the way to Los Angeles or even Las Vegas, so I was thrilled to discover this restaurant much closer to home. I originally found the restaurant on TikTok. The food looked amazing, but I was still a little skeptical that it could live up to the hype. I'm happy to say it exceeded every expectation. This was genuinely one of the best dining experiences I've had in Southern California. I came for a girls' night out, and everything was flawless from start to finish. The wine pairing was perfect, and even the complimentary bread and truffle butter that arrived at the table were unforgettable. We started with the escargot and the hamachi crisp--both beautifully presented and bursting with balanced, sophisticated flavors. For our entrées, I ordered the uni pasta, while my friends chose the scallops and the sea bass. We all shared bites of each dish, and every plate was outstanding. The quality of the ingredients, execution, and attention to detail were evident in every course. What truly elevated the evening was the hospitality. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we ended up being the last guests in the restaurant, spending time talking with both the staff and the owner, Andrew. His passion for his vision, commitment to quality, and dedication to creating a memorable dining experience were inspiring. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. I will absolutely be returning often. Without question, this ranks among the very best meals I have had in Southern California.

Tiny restaurant in a strip mall, with tasty though relatively high priced food for the area…read more Interior is casual, dishes are nicely plated. Steak frites ($46) - tender, tasty, though the butter sauce is too plentiful. Served on a hot plate, so butter was sizzling for much of the meal. I'd prefer half the amount of butter. Signature hamachi crudo appetizer ($28) - a winner, gorgeously plated, tasty but not overpowering. Do get this. Easy reservations online. Chilly temperature so bring a sweater. Hubby and in-laws enjoyed it, so we'll return!

Their food never misses. They are so quick with service. They have a great system of seating you…read moreand the servers are always checking in. I love the vibes and the food is delicious. We always get the hummus appetizer add roasted garlic!

I don't mean to sound like a cliché, but this is definitely a hidden gem! Absolutely loved brunch…read morehere and can't believe this was barely my first time! everything we ordered was pretty good, but my favorite definitely had to be the crispy feta rolls and the menemen! Of course the cacio e pepe was delicious, but if i had to go for only one thing, it has to be the French breakfast platter. I obviously needed a coffee too, so I got the utopia latte which was topped with rose and pistachios and it was literally a dream. We ended up sitting outside because it was such a beautiful day and the patio is a perfect cozy spot to enjoy the day. Definitely can't wait to go back and bring friends!

Fantastic food, great flavor in every dish! We came in on a…read moreFriday and they had live music. So much fun!!! The musicians are so talented and both have such strong voices with great range. Our server, Ryan, was so informative and attentive. We loved all of his recommendations! The aesthetic of the restaurant is beautiful! We really felt like it was a great date night spot and we look forward to our next date here

Nice cozy restaurant with good service and romantic ambiance. The tapas are much smaller than I…read moreanticipated. One little scallop for the scallop ceviche but flavor was en pointe. Menu said shrimp croquettes but it was only one. It was delicious but was so small. Redeemed themselves with the regular food. Appetizer calamari was Lightly battered and good. Piri Piri chicken was half a roasted chicken. Sauce was too spicy for me for chicken was good. My husband got grilled branzino and while I liked it, he didn't like the citrusy flavor. Dessert was this huge apple pie type with ice cream. Yummy! I feel like the food was all good and I'd come back again to try other dishes. Maybe stay away from the tapas or lower the expectation.

Came here on a Saturday night for their EDM night. At 10:30 the place is converted into a lounge…read morefor dancing and it gets poppin. I liked it a lot, especially the tech house, I think all of the DJs that come here do tech house only. The only thing I didn't like was the people who make their way into the audience but then they just stand there and don't dance. If you are going to push your way towards the front and disrupt everyone's flow and rhythm just to stand there and take up space, that's very annoying. Go stand in the back if you aren't going to dance.

Service 10 Ambiance…read more10 Beer Options 10 Food 1-2 (Fries best part) Long time customer. Laguna Beach native. Don't know if it was just an off day/night the food was underwhelming. The escargot a favorite of ours. Re-used shells ok whatever but at least put a bigger piece of meat in there. The shells were filled with oil and some greens but the meat of the "escargot " was a little bit bigger than a pea! The fresh bread was great. Salad Endive - ehh chunks of ham??? Couldn't parent it better or just cheap meat? Steak was very tough. I had to spit a part out bc of the sinew. Then the frozen garlic butter hockey puck!! How do you expect people to put this or use this when it's frozen solid? The meat isn't hot enough to melt it. Overall you need to do better. Won't be coming back anytime soon unfortunately!

Great service and environment. Love the food.. Definitely my first choice of brunch.read more

A French fusion brunch restaurant near LACMA, a Michelin-starred establishment. The building,…read moreconstructed in 1929, was once Charlie Chaplin's studio. It was packed on Saturday noon, with queues stretching dozens of meters, so I had to get takeout to eat at the museum. Kimchi Fried Rice: Unsurprisingly one of the most popular dishes. Even as takeout, it was still incredibly flavorful. The rice was dry and fluffy, each grain distinct, perfectly absorbing the sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavors of the kimchi; the beef short ribs were tender and juicy, with a rich, fatty aroma. The perfectly runny soft-boiled egg was a definite plus. It somewhat shattered my stereotype about Korean fried rice. Short Rib Burrito: Calling this tortilla soaked in sauce a "burrito" is quite creative... avocado, soft-boiled egg, cheese, and black beans--a typical Mexican recipe; the sauce was tangy and spicy, refreshing and stimulating, creating a good balance with the rich, rounded flavors of the ingredients. For Cantonese like me, it was a bit too spicy. Basque Cheesecake: Absolutely delicious...the best Basque cheesecake I've ever had! The cake was delicate and smooth, with a different texture in every bite, from the molten center to the firmer edges, and the transitions were very natural; the cheese was incredibly rich and creamy, almost like eating milk powder.