Is this catering business still in business? Why is it that I contacted Adriana and had about 2 conversations with her... and now haven't heard from her since December? Called her office, never picks up. Left a message and never calls back? You guys have a really bad reputation, was given another catering business and went with them instead. Don't trust this catering business, and I definitely am glad I won't be using them for my wedding! read more

UPDATE 10/20/2007: We came here again for dinner. There was a band playing so we sat in the bar area in one of their high tables. I was excited to see that on their wine list they have a wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape which I visited in Avignon, France last year. Unfortunately they were out..... We ordered a cheese plate, Spanish tortilla and a hummus plate that came with a huge amount of goat cheese, hummus (of course) and a delicious olive tapanade. Everything was so good............. I just wish that they were open on Sunday and Monday... I am so glad that this restaurant opened in downtown Santa Ana. Located within the Artists Village just a short walk from Memphis @ the Santora, Gypsy Den, American Apparel and Rags. Oh, and just a few doors down from Bistro 400 this place is a gem. We approach what looked like a very busy night. The bar was full and the dinning area looked packed. What I like about Jason's is the cute patio out front. It's layed with old brick and surrounded by a gate. There is plenty of room for dinning out in the patio. Perfect for a romantic date. The decor inside is very eclectic. We are seated promptly and our order for drinks was taken. They ran out of the wine that I had asked for. So, I left it up to bf to order a bottle for us. I noticed that they had Smoking Loon Merlot available on the wine menu for $20. I thought that was a bit funny that it was on the menu for $20 when you can get it at Rite Aid for $5.99 on sale. We were told that they are experimenting with the wine menu and it may change. Now, the dinner menu was amazing. First off they have so much to choose from. And not only are there so many different options they also have food from all over the world. We noticed that there were Spanish, Moroccan, Jamaican, Mexican, English and French dishes on the menu. If I missed one then I apologize. On our next visit I will be sure to better examine the menu. They also have four vegetarian dishes to choose from. Not, to mention that some of the small plates and appetizers have some vegetarian options. Yes, they also have small plates. Perfect for a small bite while sipping a drink at the gorgeous bar they have here. I don't know if you can tell, but I am really excited that they are open. So, I decided to get the Chicken Tibblets and my man ordered the Cuq A Vin. I almost always enjoy what he orders when we dine out. However I was really pleased with my dish. The Chicken Tibblets is stuffed with a cheese mixture that seems to of been pan roasted. Wonderfully prepared and extremely delicious. It came with a side of rice and french cut green beans, bf's dish "Cuq A Vin" was a chicken dish in what tasted to of been cooked in a crock pot or slow cooked over the stove. The accompanying sauce was very rich in flavor and also extremely delicious. However the chicken was cooked with the bones attached. By the time that he finished his meal there were a mountain of bones pushed off to the side of his plate. We joked about still being a bit hungry after eating our meal. Perhaps they can get a little crazy and throw some more rice on the plate. Not that we are fat ass hungry people. We were just a bit hungry after. But, whatever being that this was their soft opening we were very impressed. Our food was amazing aside of the extra bones of bf's plate. The service was great. Justin was our waiter and he took very good care of us. Now, I asked about the dessert menu because I am always curious as to what dessert options they have and what I was told sounded so tasty. Perhaps another night I will try a dessert. Oh, they also have a self playing piano. Our waiter told us that on different nights of the week they will have live entertainment. Fun stuff! They are also opened for lunch. Not sure if they have a lunch menu or if it is the same as the dinner menu. Try this place!! Oh, they are also opened for dinner till 11PM.... Oh, I forgot to mention that our bill came out to $60 something dollars. Not bad at all. Mind you that included one beer and a bottle of wine. So, really prices are about average. Nothing insanely expensive here on the menu. Note: We tried finding out if they were open on Monday nights because bf wanted to bring his mother here for her b-day and sadly they were closed!!! Oh and another note.. I didn't notice anything for the kids on the menu.. read more

I have been fortunate enough to have been working with Jason's Catered Events and I could not be any happier with the way they've treated me. The workers are all outgoing and very hard-working. The boss is very lenient with our schedules and is very sweet to each worker. Love this place! read more

I hired Jason's to cater a client appreciation event for work. They were highly recommended and their pricing was lower than several other well-known caterers we shopped for the event. Because of our timeline, I booked them without even trying the food first. They were excellent. We had strolling stations including an antipasto station, a mashed potato bar, a salad shaker station and a carving station. The food was delicious and well-presented. Everyone raved about it and our clients were very impressed. Ali worked with me to tweak the menu to our needs, and her suggestions were very helpful. We had tons of food, and everything was top-notch. I felt like there was plenty of staff, and they were helpful, friendly and hardworking. I never saw empty dishes laying around. They were eager to take care of us and seemed like they were enjoying themselves, which makes the party more fun. The best part of working with Jason's was Ali, who managed our event. She was so calm and reassuring. She really seemed focused on giving us what we wanted--she was always saying, "No problem." It's hard to be stressed out when you're working with someone like that. She personally took care of me during the event. Honestly, I can't think of anything I would want done differently. They were just perfect. read more

I found this place on restaurant.com when looking for a nice place to take my girlfriend for Valentine's Day. The food and service being so great, I felt compelled to make an account on Yelp to write about it. Yeah, they were that good. :] On Valentine's Day, they had a special. For $45 (inclusive of tax and gratuity), you get an appetizer, soup or salad, entree, choice of dessert, and wine or coffee/tea. They had a live band playing hits from such greats as Stevie Wonder and a complimentary rose for the ladies. The atmosphere was nicer than I had expected, but a little distracting (the music was just a bit too loud) for a comfortable conversation. My girlfriend didn't have her ID, but management eventually offered her a glass of wine anyway. Don't tell anyone ; ] read more

Great food, with an interesting and diverse menu. My MIL, who has many food allergies, was actually able to order something other than a salad (which is what she is forced to have at most places). Some unusual and tasty vegetarian dishes. Conversation is difficult when the music starts, but the music is really good! A small miscommunication between servers led to not getting our bread till we were nearly finished our meal. Otherwise, great service! read more

After our wedding caterer fell out we sent inquiries to several other caterers. While Jason's was not able to offer us a quote because they were already booked, they sent us a reply very promptly saying that they were not available. I appreciated this very much as it allowed us to look for other vendors. I am regularly surprised at how some vendors don't call back if they are booked - their attitude is that if they aren't going to make any money, they shouldn't care. That Jason's called back says a lot about their professionalism. read more

Jason catered my event of 300 people and the food was fantastic. The chicken was star of the evening, it was very moist and delicious. All my guest were raving about the quality of the food and the hor dourves. His staff was very professional and Jason himself is a delight to work with. Definitely recommend Jason to cater your next event or wedding. read more

My husband and I just recently got married at the Richard Nixon Library. We chose Jason's Catered Events to do the catering for our wedding and we were blown away with their service words cannot express how happy we were with everything. Adriana is so professional and was such a pleasure to work with. We met with her a few times aside from our tastings, design, final walkthrough and she was always very pleasant, friendly, and enthusiastic. She accommodated everything we wanted to add or take away from our menu and our floor plan set up. During the last two weeks before the wedding I emailed her more than ever to ask questions or to make last minute changes and she answered all of my questions and accommodated the changes my husband and I needed to make without any hassle. Ceci, our wedding day concierge, was really great too she was always checking to make sure my husband and I were taken care of in regards to drinks, appetizers, and food. The bartenders were also great our guests were so impressed with their bartending pouring skills. The food was amazing! A lot of our guests even went back for seconds. The staff packed my husband and me a meal to go too. We also got a complimentary candy station after booking with them at the Richard Nixon Library's open house a very sweet treat. read more

Love their food at Jason's. The girls are all very sweet to deal with. They all always take care of my crazy requests. I love using catering companies where the owner is the chef. They take more pride in everything they create. Jason is so good at customizing his entree's to your needs. I truly enjoy working with everyone from Jason's at our venue. read more

I cannot even explain what kind of gem of a restaurant this is, good atmosphere, great service, awesome food! The carribean crepes are really really good, I personally had the seared ahi special. I'm not much of a seared ahi guy, but this dish was awesome. Jason even came over to introduce himself, talked to us for a bit...made us feel more than just customers. I do suggest trying thier California Rumaki appetizer, it's to die for. I really suggest this restaurant if your looking for a new place to try. read more

my bf found this place through opentable.com and we didn't really know what to expect. once inside, the decor and atmosphere was just what we were looking for - romantic, relaxed, and unpretentious. had just walked in at 6:45p and knowing that happy hour ends at 7p, we quickly ordered 2 drinks each at the bar (alkies, i know) - we had mojitos and margartinis and they were delicious! later we also ordered sangria - also very good! apparently they were having a promotion on the sangrias ($5/glass all night) -- not sure if this is still going on, but it wasn't on their menu, so it might just be a good idea to ask them if they have any drink promotions. the waitresses/waiters were super nice. ambience was nice too - there was a live performer singing and playing the guitar. real chill. ordered the rack of lamb and the caribbean crepe - both were really good. but the *best* was actually an appetizer that one of the waitresses recommended - california rumaki sounds weird but its really good! - its bacon on bananas.. we took a chance and took the recommendation, and we thought it was awesomely delicious! it was a great combo of crunchy and smooshy, sweet and salty. read more

Strolled through here during the Pub Crawl last night. Cool place, nice vibe. I loved the decor. I haven't eaten here, but I had a good time here nonetheless. The one thing I can note was an older gentleman arguing with a dwarf (not a midget) nearby. Odd or par for the course? read more

I used Jason's catering or my daughter's wedding at the Nixon library , the food quality was ok just ok,the service however was horrible, first the coffee was very weak and barley warm, people were looking for water refills and no one was to be found, the wedding cake was only served to some people and not everyone. I tried calling after the wedding party to complain about it and left a message and no one ever got back to me, once they got their money they don't care, I don't recommend them at all. read more

I get it - it's your wedding and you always think it was OH MY GOSH SERIOUSLY THE BEST WEDDING EVER in retrospect. Seriously, though, Jason's was incredible. My guests RAVED in particular about the white basa fish (pan seared with lemon caper butter). I can't tell you how many people told me "I don't even like fish, but I liked this!" or "I went back for thirds!" The staff was professional and even made sure my husband and I got appetizers while we were taking pictures. They brought over plates of each appetizer for us, which was crucial, because my personal favorite thing we ordered were the Caribbean Rumaki - ripe bananas wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon, baked with a spiced brown sugar glaze. It still would have been the perfect day without three of those babies in my stomach, but seriously, these were the cherry on top. They also made sure that my husband and I got our own plates at our sweetheart table (without having to go through the buffet and get bombarded). Jason's not only took care of our guests, but they took care of us like their own children. But Jason's wasn't just amazing at the wedding. Even our tasting was this fabulous, intimate, gourmet meal with wine, agua fresca, 10 appetizers (I don't think I'm exaggerating), 6 main courses, AND dessert. Our server was VERY knowledgeable and charming. And I never felt pressured to commit - although it was a no-brainer once the meal was over. The food is quality and the people are personal. We seriously never believed that the food could be as good when prepared for 200 people at the wedding as it was when prepared for just the two of us at the tasting, but IT WAS. Adriana was with us every step of the way. We got married at the Fullerton Arboretum, and she actually went with us to pick out our linens, lighting, and other decorations with Create a Party rentals. She had really great ideas and was so patient while I vacillated between absolutely positive that the champagne napkins were it and crumbling at the edges because I wasn't sure that the colors matched. She answered every confused/frantic/indecisive e-mail with grace and positivity, and supported every idea we had with whatever resources she had. She was an AMAZING liason between us and the people planning the set up at the venue, and I couldn't have trusted her more. Jason's is the best value you can get for your money on food, alcohol, and service. You won't regret using them! THANK YOU, Jason's, for making our wedding even better than we could have ever hoped. read more

As a wedding professional it is always vital for us to work with a great catering team. The team at Jason's catering is not just great but they are amazing. I've worked with them on a few occasions at weddings, events as well as stylized shoots. My clients have hired them for their wedding often rave about the food and the quality of customer service they experience. For me is very important that my clients are not only happy with us but they're happy with the other vendors they book. Because of that I am very particular about who I would recommend to my clients but Jason's catering is one of my first recommendations every time. It has been such a pleasure to work with Adriana and the team in the past and I only look forward to work with them more in the future. If you're looking for a great catering company for your special event look no further than Jason's. read more

I would've given 5 stars except for: 1. Waiter/waitress were having an off night...they mixed up the order with the table next to us, and completely forgot about my drink order! 2. The Bastilla was a bit too salty... 3. The red velvet cake was too doughy...maybe too much flour? 4. The jazz duo was TOO LOUD! They need to turn that volume down a few notches...I'm trying to eat here, jeez... Other than the above few things, everything else was great! Here are the good things: 1.The Spanish tortilla appetizer was pretty good...not too impressed but good, 2. The mojito was freakin great! Too bad the waitress forgot I wanted another one. 3. Caribbean crepes were awesome. 4. Owner is on hand, and he seems very enthusiastic about what he serves. read more

After reading reviews and finding the $25.00 gift certificate at restaurant.com, my girlfriend and I tried this restaurant on a Saturday night. We walked into the place and heard the two guitar players serenading the crowd of about nine. Yes, a total of nine people in the entire restaurant. We were seated and helped by Steven who was very quick and kind and even politely asked for the gift certificate before i even asked if they would take it. We had 2 drinks, one being alcoholic, the Mediterranean spread, which was goat cheese, hummus and eggplant. I only really like the hummus and the pita bread it came with was cold in my opinion. i did however, enjoy the skirt steak with rice and veggies, it was well cooked and very juicy, my girlfriend also enjoyed her chicken dish and after trying a piece, it was just as good. There was no room for dessert as everything we ordered was finished. Now the bill, 50.50 total, just enough to use the gift card, total for tow dinning in a very nice restaurant in downtown santa ana, 29.00.!! Seriously, get on www.restaurant.com, find the gift cert. go to jasons, enjoy the music, sit outside and enjoy the company of friends and have a great dinner. read more

We had Jason's Catered Events cater our wedding at the Clarke Estate in Santa Fe Springs this past Saturday June 6th 2016 and we could not have been more happy with how everything turned out. Not only did my wife and I greatly enjoy the food and service, we keep hearing from all of our guests how great each member of the staff treated them. STAFF- 5/5: From the initial inquiry, we worked with Ali C. helping us with the food and service options, wedding tasting, and day of wedding coordination. SHE IS AMAZING! We never imagined we would find someone so caring, effective, and consistent in helping us pull off the wedding. Every time we needed something, she would respond quickly and provide us with the answer and any options available. She took wonderful, detailed notes and was on top of everything. And most importantly, she was extremely caring and the most professional person we have ever worked with. The moment after our ceremony ended, she walks in with water and appetizers for our immediate wedding party and personally came up to us and congratulated us. It was a moment we will never forget. Our guests raved about the bartenders Hector and Ben who were true masters of their craft. Hector was smiling and laughing with our family and friends every moment we looked at the bar. The closing captain Ceci and servers Tony, Cati, Austin, and Theresa were all great and very responsive to every need that came up. It was a warmer day than we had hoped so we wanted to insure cold water was available at all times and it always was along with the food, champagne for toasts, and cake all being served exactly to our schedule! They did not miss a beat and it made the wedding go smoothly. By the end of the wedding we were receiving so many positive comments about the entire staff that we asked Ali to meet the staff still at the venue and that's how we learned their names. We weren't able to meet all the kitchen staff, just Francisco, but if the food is any indication of their personalities they must be awesome. FOOD- 5/5: We had our wedding tasting 4-5 months before the wedding and thought the food was great! Besides the overall taste and texture of the food, it was wonderful how we were able to customize our selections based on our specific budget. To try and work within our budget, we selected a (1) chicken entree dinner buffet. I will admit that what we tasted may not be as good the actual day of our wedding as it was being prepared for roughly 200 guests instead of just us, but I was wrong. It was delicious and we are still hearing about how great it was. We highly recommend the Chicken Mediterranean! We also had roasted garlic mashed potatoes, penne pasta al fresca, and the California Salad. My mother is the pickiest eater on the planet (trust me) and even she liked it so that's how I know it was good. OVERALL IMPRESSION- 5/5: We highly recommend Jason's Catered Events for your next event or wedding. Working with Ali C. and her staff was nothing short of amazing. Not only was the food and service great, she worked within our budget and schedules to help as throw a wonderful wedding. Most importantly though, she made my friends and family feel like family with the kindness and smiles her staff brought to our wedding. We can't thank them enough! read more

I loved this place! Last week I attended a photography workshop hosted by JNP Studios and held at the restaurant. I was immediately impressed by the decor and ambiance. Very modern yet comfy. Even thought we were all inthralled with the workshop, I had to stop and just admire both the taste and presentation of the food. Just soooo yummy and gorgeous. The workshop was amazing and the food made it even more enjoyable. Thank you so much and thanks for allowing us to stay a little extra time. You guys ROCK and can't wait to go again next next I'm in Santa Ana. :) read more

My boyfriend and I came here for one of his friend's birthday. Keep in mind people, that they are not open to the public all week. I believe Wed-Sunday or something they are only open for private events. Anyways, this birthday party was a surprise birthday party. The restaurant, is already nicely decorated, so no need to bring much decor with you for your events. The service here was exceptional. You never needed to really ask for refills, because they were very attentive. The food was also pretty delicious! The waiters served us appetizers while we mingled, and then we had a buffet style dinner. Everything about this place was elegant, warm, and cozy. I would definitely come here again...the only one thing that is setting me back is that is smack in the middle of downtown, Santa Ana..therefore, it is really hard in finding the place. With all the one way signs out there...make sure you allow yourself plenty of time in finding this place if there is a certain time you have to be there. read more

Oh no! Jason's has closed to the public and is only open for private events now. Hopefully this is only temporary because of the economy and they will open back up to the public soon! read more

Four of us went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Not crowded. We had reservations and were seated right away. Pleasantly surprised by the food and ambiance. The place has a urban loft feel-- brick walls, sealed concrete floors. There was a great band playing vocal standards (i.e. Frank Sinatra), really lending an air of sophistication to the evening. We started with a Mediterranean sampler, pita served with three dips: goat cheese, hummus and caponata. Yum! I had the Caribbean Crepes which were delicious! The crepes were very thin and light, served with a delicious, unexpected sweet rice pilaf. I also tried my hubby's chicken pot pie. The pie filling sat in a shallow dish, with a flaky, almost phyllo like crust sitting on top, not quite your traditional "pie," but still tasty. We were really looking forward to the dessert, which turned out to be only so-so after such great entrees. The portions were on the small side, not really big enough to share. We tried Tuxedo Cake and Chocolate Pyramid. Overall, great evening! Great food, great music. We'll be back! read more

My husband and I decided to dine here after we were finished with work. We arrived around 9, and still the restaurant was crowded. We opted for the patio, as there was no wait there. Our waitress was the best! Sabra if you are reading this, you are awesome. =) She was very informative and knowledgable. We decided on the Calamari Corsican Style ($9.50) for an appetizer, and for dinner we had the Prime Ribeye Steak ($25) and the Colorado Rack of Lamb ($27). The entrees were accompanied by sauteed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. YUMMM, we loved everything. From the look of things, they also have live bands performing inside. All in all, we had a pleasant night. read more

Jason's is a bit out of place in old Santa Ana - in a GOOD way. Cool artwork along with the brick walls. Live three piece jazz band completed the atmosphere. Wait staff was great and offered up excellent choices. I had the Carribean Crepes which were fantastic. Tons of flavor and good sized portion. The braised short ribs were a hit too. Our Saturday night dinner was the perfect prelude to taking in the Santa Ana Artists village. It is a bit off the beat and path, so you won't often find it over crowded. I would recommend Jason's as a great place for a nice dinner or just to have a few drinks at the bar. read more

Food was good! Try the trio spread... Service was great! Thanks Steve! Great Atmosphere! Overall great experience read more

Jason's recently catered my niece's rehearsal dinner (at the restaurant site) and her wedding at Rancho Los Lomas in Silverado. The beautifully prepared, absolutely delicious appetizers, entrees, side dishes and dessert were only rivaled by the exceptional service provided by the professional, personable, efficient staff. My niece found Adriana so easy to work with, she made creative suggestions, and accomplished what she promised. I'm dreaming of the banana rumaki and that wonderful risotto, among so many other dishes.... Thank you, everyone at Jason's for making her wedding so special! Betty Robinson read more

Executive Chef Jason Kordas, 714-347-1122. If you own or work for an organization that uses caterers for your events, this is a MOST HAVE phone number to add to the top of your list. These people far exceed any caterer I have used in the past 25 years. The planning, the service and the food is excellent! They are truly a gem for the business community. The planning is perfect, the people are patient, flexible and gracious, and Chef will accommodate your every need from a simple business luncheon to an elaborate fundraiser. These people do it all. With Jason's you get 1st class from start to end. This man's catering experience of more than 30 years I am told, really shows in his work. His culinary expertise includes everything from European to California cuisine. Most recently, we used Jason's for an event at the Nixon Presidential Library. The luncheon meal was abundant, beautifully presented, impeccably served and absolutely delicious. And no worries, he accommodates those with dietary issues. Without a doubt, Jason's is the #1 caterer in Orange County. read more

We recently had Jason's cater our wedding and were blown away. From the start they made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. We loved that we got to sample each dish to make our own custom menu for our special day. Ali was our point of contact throughout the year leading up the date. In that time she was always responsive, professional, and made us feel like a priority. She was so helpful at the design appointments and had such great insight to capture the vision we had for the night. Everything the day of was served fresh and everyone loved all the delicious appetizers and the incredible meal. We literally had no complaints from anyone. We would recommend the Kalbi beef skewers and coconut shrimp for cocktail hour. The braised short rib with the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious!! The bartenders were very friendly and served everyone quickly. If you're looking for a catering company for your wedding or next event look no further. You wont be disappointed! read more

This is very long overdue! It has been on our hearts to write this review. The time that has passed since our wedding has given us an opportunity to truly appreciate how incredible Adriana and Jason's Catering was as our wedding vendor. Jason's Catering took care of everything for us: linens, bar, food, and even helped with little details we had planned for the day of our wedding. They were incredibly attentive and helpful. Adriana was always available to us for any questions we had or help we need. On the day of the wedding we had quite a few decorations to be set up, and extra candles to be lit. It began to get a little hectic, and the staff from Jason's catering took over. Adriana said it was our day and we should not be worrying about those kind of things. They went above and beyond their duties to make our day special and perfect. We could not be happier with the quality of service or the quality of food! The food was terrific, and the late night soup and grilled cheese was a huge hit at our wedding! We could not be more grateful to Jason's Catering, and we highly recommend them for any event! read more

My first review after using Yelp for a year, so here we go. My girlfriend and I wanted a change of scenery last weekend so we decided to go to the Artist District in Santa Ana. We did our own research and decided on Jason's for dinner. Neither of us had been there before but we knew we made the right choice the second we walked in the restaurant. As we were waiting for our table, a couple by the bar nicely informed us that the food they had was amazing, and gave us a few suggestions on the menu. The lady suggested the Vegetable Napoleon which sounded really good. I would have ordered it if there weren't so many other choices on the menu. I wound up with the Caribbean Crepes and my gf ordered the Bastilla. My crepes were absolutely amazing! I usually am a little wary about ordering crepes because they could be very filling and heavy. But not the ones I ordered...they were light yet very flavorful. The curry seasoning goes perfectly with the coconut island pilaf. The portion was perfect. You are left feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed. My friend enjoyed her Bastilla as well. She had ordered it before in other restaurant but it is basically meat wrapped inside a phyllo dough. It's a traditional Moroccan dish and it's prepared a little on the sweet side, so it might not be for everyone as an entree. I loved it because I love everything sweet. We met Jason, the owner of the restaurant as we were leaving. He told us a little back story of the restaurant and how he got started as a caterer. He was interacting with all of the customers that night which is always nice to see. He told us to come back for their Happy Hour sometime as they have live Jazz performance on Thursdays going into the dinner hour. It was overall a great dining experience. Good food, classy yet unassuming crowd and atmosphere. read more

YUM!!!! I ate there again, this time with the girls. This was my second time and I had the salmon and basmati rice (previous review below). Service was excellent, food was delish, and the beer kept flowing! The special dessert was the chocolate lava cake again which is absolutely incredibly amazing. The lava part of the lava cake is seriously a little piece of heaven! They should put that on the menu - OR just keep it as a daily special because I don't care it just needs to remain available!!! This place is great. The live music was different this time but no decline on the quality. It was a Friday night and the place was packed. I had the same waiter, a guy but I don't know his name because I am bad with names. It looked like he was the only server but he had no problem keeping up. I did see a girl pop out but I didn't see her as much so I have no idea if she was a server or not. If you want good food at a good price, go here!!! Keep up the good work Jason's!! read more

Jason's Catered Events catered for our nieces wedding and we were more than pleased with their service. Everybody loved the food. Jason's team is also very professional and always available for any requirement we had. Jason's Catered Events delivers high quality all the way around. The food, service and the staff are exceptional. Ali Contreras went beyond the call of duty & helped with whatever we needed help with. She kept us calm, cook & collected during a stressful time. Highly recommended! read more

As most people here, I used a restaurants.com certificate. On our last attempt to use one of these on a Friday night at a DIFFERENT restaurant, we were told they had changed the policy and were no longer accepting them on a Friday night. (I looked around in awe as the place was not even half full and left because I don't appreciate false advertisement even though they were very nice about informing us about this change). That said, when we handed our certificate to the wait staff at the beginning of the night at Jason's - they said "these are a great deal" and we were treated with great hospitality the entire night. Location: A little out of the way for us but its in the Arts District of Santa Ana that is pretty laid back with a modern twist. The lack of lines is refreshing but also sad because there are a lot of great spots here that would be jam packed if in Huntington Beach or somewhere like that. There is some parking on the street which we were lucky to get and a couple parking structures on the next block. Street parking is free after 8 pm. Atmosphere: White linens and a modern vibe make a perfect atmosphere for a dinner with some close friends or a sig-nif. They have seating inside and out (with heaters) and a bar area. There was a wonderful singer/acoustic guitarist - MARY FROEMKE - that had a phenomenal voice and it appears they have entertainment at least 1-2 nights a week, though you can review their entertainment schedule on their website. Entertainment ended at 10 pm - would have stayed longer if it hadn't - not sure if this is the usual or just because the place was pretty dead (only 2 tables of people at that time). Beer/Wine: I had higher expectations for their wine and beer list (they had a picture of a Far Niente bottle on their website)...but their list seemed limited. I did find a Chateau Beaurenard Cote Du Rhone that I really enjoyed and my husband got a Chimay. The service was great, as they even brought me a taster of the wine before I ordered it to make sure I liked it. I have had this done with beer a bit but rarely with wine. I didn't look at the beer options but if my husband got a Chimay then it was probably because it is a good standby with not a lot other interesting options. I believe they had a good cocktail list but I didn't see one, though they may have had it hidden else where. Food: The appetizer was awesome - banana wrapped in applewood bacon with a light cinnamon/suger glaze and a chutney like salsa that gave it an Indian taste. Definitely would get it again. The entrees, while good didn't achieve the culinary delight status that the appetizer did. My husband got the Bastilla - the flavors were good though I think it needed a light sauce or something...it reminded me of an Iraqi lamb stew I made once or like a really good New Zealand meat pie. The flavors were complex with a sweetness. I ordered the rib eye as it was rec commended by our waitress - the medium rare was the rarest I had ever seen and quite large. Although it was very good with a Gorgonzola creme sauce and seared in garlic butter, I don't think it hit all my expectations. The sides (mashed potatoes and cooked veggies) again were good. No dessert - nothing seemed to stand out on the menu as something that made me want to drop my diet! Overall: Would I go back? Yes! The entertainment and atmosphere were wonderful. However; I might focus more on ordering an array of appetizers and do a tapas-like thing. I am sure there are probably some entrees that stand out, but while ours were good, I think I would try something different the next time. read more

Jason's catered my birthday party in November 2016. They had catered my brother's wedding six years ago, so I knew the level of service Jason's provided. They did not disappoint. From the moment I contacted them, I received A+ service from them. Adriana was very patient with me and was quick to answer all of my questions. The day of my party, they were at the venue on time and took care of everything. The tables were beautiful, the food was outstanding, and they were very attentive to my guests' needs. Anytime I needed something, Ceci was there to help me, and the bartender, Hector, did a terrific job making drinks. Lastly, the one thing that I noticed at my party was how the staff interacted with each other. Not only did they act professionally, but they got along with each other and helped each other; which I believe shows the caliber of people Jason's employs. read more

We had Jason's cater our wedding in July 2015 at the Monrovia Historical Museum. Throughout the entire process they were fantastic! Our coordinator Ali went out of her way to ensure our wedding was successful. If you want great food and exceptional service, this is the caterer for you! read more

Love Jason's Downtown! Literally eat here 3 to 4 times every month. Jason's does a great job offering a large variety, there is something for everyone. They have some very creative dishes from their California Rumaki (carmelized bacon wrapped banana - just try it!) to their Lamb Tajine (outstanding morrocan dish). Even popular favorites like Shepard's Pie and Chicken Pot Pie are anything but ordinary (you just have to try both of these, you will be so happy you did). The salmon is always perfectly cooked and gorgeous and Jason's makes a simple salad something special (try the Jason's salad with the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, you will NOT be disapointed!). This may sound silly, but they have the best cheese plate anywhere ... they do not skimp on the portion like every single other restaurant and they serve it with some wonderful condiments like the Apricot Cranberry Chutney and Balsamic Figs. It is the perfect snack or starter when you have it with one of Jason's outstanding cocktails (of which they always have a $5 special!). The decor is a warm contemporary feel and they always have great live music. Ask for Jesica, she is the best server ever! read more

Jason's catered my wedding and the food was INCREDIBLE! Our guests raved about the food! We went with a duet plate of the salmon with cream sauce and grilled lemon, spare rib in wine reduction, roasted potatoes, and mixed vegetable ring. Even with 200 guests the food came out hot and tasted great. We received so many compliments from the guests about the salmon in particular. We had 4 tray passed appetizers that were equally wonderful. I highly recommend the bacon wrapped plantains! Thank you Jason!! read more

had an amazing dinner last night at Jason's.........The skirt steak was perfect and my lovely wife's seafood crepe was delicious. $5.00 Pomergranite margueritas were also great. The bad news! Jason's is discontinuing Dinner service at the end of the month. We were told by Steve; (the best waiter hands down) that they would still be available for private functions and that Jason s'was going to focus more on their catering business. I am guilty of raving about Jason's every chance I get but not visiting them often enough. Thanks for 2 years of amazing dinners. Perhaps Santa Ana was not ready for such a great restaurant. I'll miss you read more

found this place on restaurant.com and since it had great yelp reviews decided to check it out and was very satisfied. i loved the look of the place! went with 2 friends and we ordered: kalbi beef skewer appetizer (really tender), ribeye (good but fatty), caribbean crepe (AMAZING!!!), mexican seabass (great flavor but boney!?!) and the chocolate souffle (average). *** get the caribbean crepes...im not sure what was in it...but was a pile of delicious...SO SO SO good *** the service was excellent and jason came at the end of the meal and talked to us for bit. i hope this place is able to survive this recession, the prices are a tiny bit high and there was only one other group in the entire place... read more