I hate to do this but I hope this helps the chef better his quality of food - We came here to see the new renovation, ordered a medium well burger with no bacon. The brought a bloody burger with bacon.... They were nice and took it away so I ordered a salmon and the rice was burnt .... Unfortunately their kitchen is not doing well. The service was good and the ambiance is nice. But I would just come here to get drinks no food. See the picture how u lift the rice and it all comes up since it's burnt.... I didn't take q picture of the bloody burger. read more

Lorea - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Fantastic food, exquisite plating presentations, amazing ambiance and great service! Will definitely be back! read more

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Lorea is located in the Pasea Hotel and Spa and channels the now defunct Outer Reef formerly at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point. Both spots were cold (literally) and sterile. Be prepared, it's positively arctic inside as all the ceiling to floor doors to the outside are left open. So, unless there is a Heat Dome, bring a jacket. Yes, heat lamps outside may broil your neck but your burger will still have icicles. The Decor: Linoleum flooring, concrete, wood and glass all provide a beachy vibe. A long, long Marble Bar anchors the dining room. Pendant lights hang from a coffered ceiling along with rows of chains. Nice and comforting if you're signed up for OnlyFans and your last evening on the town involved shackles and manacles. Who's in the house? Almost no one except a few guests from the Hotel who couldn't find a sitter and a few Sales guys hoping to hook up with the Target and Walmart Buyer. Okay, it was early, but still... The Bar: A handful of Signature cocktails. It reads like the Beverage Director turned the Bar Tender loose with a Chemistry Set and the Periodic Table. There is wine and beer plus all the usual suspects. Unless you are truly adventuresome stick to the classics. Brooklyn created a nasty good Dirty Martini and offered to "dirty" up even more if I wished. Two of these and you'll forget about the cold and the overhead dangling chains. You'll be too busy dancing naked on the Bar until there is peace in the World. The Staff: Like a litter of Lab Puppies, they all wanted to genuinely please everyone. The entire team I interacted with was helpful while I moved from a table near the outside to a table under an AC unit (which only the Hotel can regulate) to the Bar where I finally made my nest. Lovely Brooklyn was positively ebullient and charming. She knew the menu cold and hot and stopped by often to be friendly and to make sure I left a happy chappy. I did. The Food: The menu was large and varied featuring Cali-Spa cuisine which all read well. Keeping it simple seemed to be the simple answer to what to order. So, I simply asked for a simple Little Gem Salad. (Think Caesar Lite) along with the Blackened Cod and lastly a Koji (Fermented Rice Paste) Aged Pork Chop to take home. The Little Gem was a big Gem piled up to my letters. The whole Gem Leaves were stacked up and lay in several dollops of Harissa Garlic Mayo with a shovel full of almost crispy Spicy Breadcrumbs on the greenery and finally a generous shaving of a young Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese to top it off. There was enough for 3 or 4 people. My take was that the entire thing was rather addictive and enjoyable. The Lettuce was cold, crisp and fresh. I should've/could've tapped out after the Martini and Salad, but then the Blackened Cod landed. The Cod arrived with a half Charred Lemon and a forkful of Baby Arugula Leaves. And here's where the Cod ended up in the weeds. The line cook troweled on a schmear of spice (Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika and Olive Oil) onto the skin which should've been removed before introducing the Cod to the Cast Iron Pan. The result was a flaccid, gelatinous, inedible skin which had to be surgically removed which I was able to accomplish with a deft hand leaving a naked unspiced piece of fish which in all fairness was cooked correctly despite the misstep with the skin. The fish was moist and flaky but I wanted it Blackened and got it whitened. The Pork Chop was sliced off the bone which lay across the top of the mini grill on which the Chop arrived. The slices had a faint remnant of Koji taste clinging to the meat. No matter, as it was destined to be diced and sauteed with cubed Dutch Baby Potatoes the next morning for Hash which was worthy of serving to company. Considering the above and in reading other reviews perhaps Lorea should be renamed La Llorana. I might try it again if I found myself hungry and in Huntington Beach...nah, I'd probably return to LSXO up the street instead. read more

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Food was great. Server was all over the place...pretty much had to flag him down to place our order. But wow the hostess are so lifeless. Husband and I were looking for other places to go around while we waited due to the attitude of the hostess on Sunday morning. The just gave off such a bad vibe. But food was great we just wish the service was better. read more

Lorea - Salon flatbread - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Another boujee dining experience thanks to my parent's 50th anniversary. We came here for their weekend brunch on a Sunday. Pros: valet parking (validated for discount), the beautiful ocean view (ambience), and the amazing attentive and friendly services (we got everything we wanted) and also the surroundings (you can walk around the Pacific city afterwards) Cons: the mediocre food. I was expecting more. We ordered eggs with sausages and potato: not bad but they only give you two pieces of toast so one slice of bread cut in 1/2 and charged $6 more for another two slices, chicken waffles: chicken was a bit dry on the outside and am not sure why the potatoes needed to be deep fried but the waffles was pretty good infused with bacon, kimchi rice with poached eggs: very basic and what they got us with was the "sushi taco" $5 for a tiny piece of salmon sushi that you can wrap with stale seaweed aka taco. It also comes w onions but am not sure how that's even a taco. Great marketing but incredibly poor execution. Also we had to ask for wasabi (the only good part of this dish as the wasabi was freshly made) it didn't come with and I made the mistake of taking an initial bite thinking maybe it's already included or the flavor was so strong you don't need wasabi but nope not the case. It was blend and the fish was not fresh at all. It was a complete fail and unless you've never had good sushi before, stay away. Overall: you would def come here for the ambience and service, not for the food (at least not for the brunch) read more

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Went back for dinner. Tried their Parker roll appetizer. If you haven't been before the dish comes with freshly baked chewy rolls (about 5 I believe) with candles butter which they light for you at the table. The concept is the wick melts the butter and you just slide it into the dinner roll before serving. Unfortunately we were outdoors and it was windy so it kept blowing out but the rolls were delicious. I also tried the Lorea burger with their Wagyu patty which was absolutely delicious. Very juicy and tender meat burger served with yummy freshly made thick fries. Very good and highly recommended. My friend ordered the pork belly wrap for her entree. It was a plate with braised pork belly, Bibb lettuce, cucumber, radish, pickled carrots, and cilantro which you wrap up and serve. I felt it was a little bland but tasted healthy. Not too bad but wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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Average Deny,s, IHOP food with luxury prices. Flat none tasty mimosas. Service ok. Not sure why waited 15 minutes for a table when there was plenty of empty tables in same area read more

I don't understand the low ratings! My gosh! It's beautiful dining at Lorea and menu selection matches with the ambience. I loved every moment and flavor! Lorea Restaurant located next to the pool where you are going to discover the beautiful views of the bar to the left and the amazing kitchen to the left and wow, gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. It's simply breathtaking and menu selection is filled with amazing bites to get excited for. My foodie bestie @irenieeweeniee and I had fun bites with the swirly park house rolls with the candle lit butter, then getting creative as we are making our pork belly lettuce wraps with the pickled veggies, next the whole fish comes out deboned, cooked to perfection in a creamy sauce. The CAB Filet also made its mark when it was grilled to perfect with maitake mushroom clusters. Lastly our last indulgence was the lobster Mac and Cheese, definitely it is a must order even if you are no longer hungry. The service was on point and the manager Pim is way too cute. If you are not annoyed with paying for valet parking, definitely worth the visit. read more

The vibes here are immaculate! It's right next to the beach, and I highly recommend coming during sunset. You get an incredible view of the sunset while you eat--such a great atmosphere. Our waiter was super nice and gave us some great recommendations. They also have an extensive doggy menu, which I love, so I'll definitely bring my dog next time. The drinks were not only beautiful but also delicious! For our appetizer, we went with the pork belly wrap based on our waiter's suggestion, and it ended up being the highlight of the meal. The pork belly was tender and well-seasoned, and the pickled vegetables paired perfectly with it. Even though pork belly can be heavy, this dish still felt light. Highly recommend! As for the mains, I got the salmon, and while it wasn't bad, I wasn't impressed. The presentation was lacking--it was literally just a piece of salmon on a plate. The burger was also pretty mediocre. It's supposed to be a wagyu patty, but it didn't feel like it. Plus, we asked for no cheese, but the burger still came with cheese. On a positive note, the fries were perfectly crisp and so good! The asparagus was just okay--could've used a bit more seasoning. We finished with the table-side chocolate cake, which was just average. The waiter cuts the cake in front of you and adds sauce and sprinkles, but nothing too special. I'd probably skip it next time. We were celebrating my friend's birthday, and it was a bit disappointing that they didn't offer to put a candle on her cake. read more

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Enjoyed multiple lunch and dinners - both large and small groups - during a 7-night stay. Nice cocktails. Friendly service.

Haven't tried the food yet but love the drinks and the huuuuge carrot cake. I definitely need to go for dinner. We always get great service. I think his name was William R. He was great and attentive. read more

We had the most delicious dinner ever! Great quality food and excellent service with a great view! Definitely going back again!

Despite having some issues getting a reservation as a hotel guest, I had a lovely dinner here! I had a very nice table with ocean view and since it was a bit chilly, the host gave me a Blanket which was such a nice surprise! My waitress was very kind and helpful In choosing a dish which is gluten free and with no cream or cheese. I forgot her name but she was so nice! I got the salmon grilled and a salad and was so fresh and delicious! The one thing I was a little turned off by was that they charged me $9.00 for flat bottle of water. It was not free and didn't tell me there is a charge! You know how you go to restaurants and they leave a bottle of water at your table to pour yourself, well this one I had to pay for. Thankfully I had a $50 dining credit and only had to pay $2.00 haha ! But if I go back, I would not ask for water bottle but just a glass of water haha The menu was very good and different options and happy there was gluten free , not much but there was some. read more

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The food was good we went there twice once in the evening for drinks and appetizers, We sat at the bar, the food was excellent, especially the pork belly. The bartender Jose Cota gave us some great recommendations We went back for breakfast the next morning and the chicken and waffles was good the chicken looked like it was going to be dry but it wasn't, it was moist and tender The chorizo omelette was also very good . I need to give a shout out to the bartender Jessica she went out of her way to help me find something we had left there the night before That's customer service at its best Keep up the good work read more

Pricey. Food, Food Portions and Service dont quite add up here. Ran out of Short-Rib on Valentine's Day at 8pm? What? Thats nothing but poor planning with an already limited menu. Aesthetically, it's a nice place, clean and with fun bar above it.....But you're better off skipping dinner plans and going straight to the bar. read more

Wow! They really turned it up a notch when they re-modeled. The setting is so lovely and the vibe is very chic casual. The service is very professional, the perfect balance between attentive and giving us space. Tim and his team work very well together and deserve high praise. We tried many different dishes and everything was delicious and perfect for sharing. The carrot cake is a true standout! Huge slice and perfect to share. Huntington Beach just got a huge boost read more

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Went here for Valentine's Dinner. Food was amazing, I had the Burger, and I would totally recommend the Parker Rolls to anyone who goes. Our server was very helpful and we got seated right away, no wait! Loved the atmosphere and vibes. read more

A new HB favorite for me. So shocked this place hasn't picked up more local hype, the food is incredible. We tried a decent portion of the menu and every single thing was amazing. Highly recommend the steaks, rolls, mushroom fries, mashed potato's, desserts, and more. We will be back to try even more offerings. Service was decent but the vibes are so good here, location is unbeatable. read more

Lorea - Chocolate Souflee - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Ambiance 10/10. Service 10/10. Food mediocre. Thankfully not super pricey but had expected more. Located in the Pasea hotel. I supposed we should've known since it was a hotel restaurant. But I've been to other swanky hotels in Newport and along PCH with nicer food so I had expectations. Parking validated for dining so it's only $15. Otherwise you could park in structure and walk through pacific city shops. read more

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The view of the beach from our table was fabulous. It was a beautiful day at the beach. That's why we chose this restaurant after walking around Pacific City. However, the wait time for service was so slow and there were very few people sitting down. It was after the breakfast crowd but before the lunch one. While we waited for our food, we watched how long it took employees to clean the empty tables. I could have done it while waiting for our food because cleaning products and trays were left on the tables. Even the hostess who took us to our table seemed bored (not much of a greeting). After asking us our name and phone number (not sure why she needed that) she took us outside to a table. My husband enjoyed his clam chowder. It was unique how they served it. The clams were together as a kind of patty, then the creamy soup was poured over it from a tea pot. He said it was good. I had the gf fish tacos. They fell apart when I picked the up. It would have been better if the tortillas were firmer. The filling was okay. The tortilla chips that came with the tacos were very tasty. I'm sure there are better restaurants near there with the same ambiance but better service and food. We'll try one of those next time. read more

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Jesus M was really nice and a great waiter. The food was amazing! We will be back and recommend this restaurant to friends. The Ambience was amazing also!! This place was super clean! read more

Very disappointing and unprofessional experience. The host saw my dog when we arrived but didn't even put us on the list, which caused us to be completely skipped. This shows a serious lack of organization. The host clearly needs better training, as no one took responsibility or tried to fix the mistake. Total waste of time and very frustrating. read more

The Lorea is located inside the Paséa Hotel which is right next to Pacific City. We made dinner reservations and sat outside in the outdoor patio. The view outside isn't all that great. It's on the opposite side of the street to the beach however you don't see the beach or ocean because RVs, trailers, and cars are parked in the beach parking lot and it blocks the view. The food wasn't bad. I ordered the Seared Scallops, which were seared and cooked beautifully. The flavors of the corn cream, bacon, and potatoes combine perfectly. My boyfriend got the Piri Piri Jidori Chicken which sadly, the flavor wasn't there. It was pretty basic and the chicken was dry. Which was a bummer because the description made it sound so mouthwatering. For appetizers we got the Parker House Rolls which were sooo good with the Turkish Chili-Lime Butter. The butter comes as a candle so it's cute when they light the candle and the butter starts to melt. We also ordered the Rosemary Fries and the Portobello Mushroom Fries. The Portobello Mushrooms fries is tempura sliced mushrooms. The dipping sauce for them was pretty good but nothing to write home about. I would be down to come back but wouldn't be bummed if it doesn't happen anytime soon. read more

Lorea - Seared Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Ambiance was great and we had a nice view of the beach. The food here was just okay! We had a very nice waiter and a large party for a birthday but the food was okay. The fish and chips was bland, the parmigiana salad was very very spicy. Our party all agreed that the burger was great. The gyozya appetizer was also good. We waited an hour for food(probably because it was a large party). But we can't thank our waiter enough for helping us out and even getting one of our party members a new meal! read more

Lorea - Spicy salad, fish and chips and burger - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I usually have no expectation for hotel restaurants...but this one is not your typical hotel restaurant...the food is actually very good and the portion is huge for the price. My kids loved the lobster Mac and cheese...it came with large chunks of lobster. The Lorea burger came in a massive patty. We also got a salad and short rib fried rice. Everything was so good. read more

Lorea - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Took my parents and brother out for dinner and we've always come across this place and I'm glad we finally came around to enjoy it! Food is wonderful and when your server tells you a menu item can be shared you better believe them. Extra care is always taken with any allergies and constantly having any of our needs met. The atmosphere is calm and easily relaxing. Only issue would be there's always people driving crazy nearby with the loudest vehicles or ambulances left and right. Though that's not that fault of the restaurant itself. If you're looking for a great spot with good variety and flavor, this is it. read more

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Finally tried the new restaurant at Pasea! Obviously a beautiful, well done design with what couldn't be a more picturesque view! It's so easy to be immediately drawn in. My sister, myself, and my dog went on a Wednesday when they have 1/2 bottles of wine, what a great deal! Our server Cameron was super attentive and knowledgable on all the menus (including the dog menu!). We got the tuna poke to start and then had the spicy little gem salad and shared the hamburger. A wide variety of items but all sooo sooo good. There was also a girl playing music while we were there and we LOVED her set! We loved how dog friendly this place was, including the hotel. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Lorea - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Will never eat or drink here again. Treated so poorly, has drinks ordered oatmeal and waited an hour for it to come, when it did it was cold Horrible experience read more

We arrived and sat for 20+ minutes. Mind you, two tables near us got served by a waitress immediately and the table got reset after one left with drinks. We were not dressed up as we just came from the beach and feel that we were discriminated against because of how we looked. We were on a corporate work trip with Per diem and planned to spend well on top of that and Tip out of pocket but they did not make it seem that we were worth their time. Based on reviews, it seems there's a consistent trend of speed of service based on the way someone looks. (Whether sex, race, age) read more

Lorea - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We are locals and would bring out of town guests here regularly. Over the years the service and food has fallen drastically. After avoiding this place for almost a year I decided to bring my Nephew visiting from his spring break from the Airforce. We arrived & ordered 3 drinks...20mins later no drinks, but appetizers arrived? We ate appetizers, no drinks...The bar was completely empty and the resteraunt was not even half full. It seems common sense to get alcohol to your guests first due to profit and markup but I guess making money isnt a priority? Drinks finally arrived we were told the bartender didnt see the ticket, we should of at minimim been comped 1 drink for that ridiculous wait. We then asked for blankets, it was super windy and cold and we noticed several guests had them, again the place was half empty we waited at least 20 mins before asking again, the first guy we asked seemed annoyed at the request. There was absolutly no reason for bad service on a Wednesday night with the tables barely filled. I don't think I'll be back here, I dont feel appreciated. read more

My fiance and I came here on a Monday night for dinner. Loved the ambiance with live music and view of the beach. We ordered the best lobster mac, scallops, and steak frites, everything was chefs kiss. Our server Brian S was super attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back!! read more

Ambiance/views/vibes are fantastic, which is the main reason I wanted to come here to celebrate my birthday. Service was nice and friendly but not very attentive- we were without water for about 45 minutes. The food was good but nothing special. Scallops were (6/10), waygu burger was (7/10), lobster Mac and cheese (6/10), filet with peppercorn sauce (8/10). Was VERY expensive for what it is, especially for the size of dishes and the mediocre flavors of the dishes we had. Unfortunately not someplace I'll be coming back to. read more

Lorea - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Highly recommend. Ruben is amazing. Love his recommendations & definitely knows how to make a vanilla iced espresso. Great energy. He's been our server twice and he's always so welcoming. Will definitely be back before summer ends. read more

My mother is a diabetic and without getting into everything that happened....... It was the worst! The manager, Jose Esquivel hand gestured me off to go to the café in the hotel and go get my mom a snack if she really needed one! He couldn't have offered her a cracker or a piece of bread?! She's 88 years old, come on! He said I see your reservation. I'll seat you as soon as I can... I told him wait you don't even know my name he said yes your name is John at 8:15.... Ummmmm no! My name is Paloma at 8:15pm. Shows you how much he didn't care. Jose Esquivel needs to find a different occupation, customer service is not his craft! I live right down the street and we frequent the area daily but sadly will no longer come to Lorea. Oh they told us there was zero tables available. Please take a look, we dined alone. But wait!!!! Leo our server, turned it around! After Leo Colon became our server he made our experience so lovely, so great, he's amazing! He helped us forget about the service we were given prior. read more

Lorea - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Service was impeccable. Cameryn was an amazing server. Such a delight! The ambience is nice. Outdoor seating is very beautiful with a great view of the ocean. Definitely coming back read more

Came for breakfast at 8am when they opened, lovely server Cam took care of us, had the best omelette and potatoes of my life (gluten-free), coffee was alright. Look forward to trying other dishes during our stay at Pasea Hotel. read more

Lorea - Gluten free (GF) omelette with potatoes, phenomenal! - Seafood Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

The food was actually okay but the experience here was bad. Was here to celebrate something and booked an early dinner reservation. I requested a window seat so we could see the beach for a special occasion. When we got there we were denied a window seat and also denied the second row. They put us in the third row for no good reason. There were so many vacant spots! For the 2 hours or so we were dining there were PLENTY of empty seats by the window and even in the second row. read more

I am giving this restaurant a perfect score. Everything we ordered were made to perfection. The wait was a little bit long but didn't matter cause we enjoyed people watching and the ocean view is so relaxing. Try the whole fish, if I remember it correctly, the name of the fish is brandino. Try the mushroom fries, ohhhh it is good. The carrot cake is huge and so delicious. I highly recommend this place read more

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It's a stand-in-line, pay, and they bring the food to you type of place. The best thing going for it is the view and the live music. The food is whatever and drinks ok too. read more

We had such an amazing experience!!! The food was fantastic, the vibe of the restaurant was so fun (and we loved the live music!) and BRIAN was a phenomenal server!! We will most definitely be coming back! read more