This is a great place to come to get food whether it's to dine in or takeout. Best place to come…read moreand eat in Orange County. It is located inside the beaitful Rahma Center and is a hidden gem! Every time I come Chris and his staff takes care of me and provides the best service to make sure my order is ready and correct! He goes out of his way to ensure that I am satisfied and that means a lot! The Ambiance is great because you can sit down and have a wonderful meal with the family. There is also a Banquet hall where we did an event and got the food from BK Grill and the food was so delicious and the service was great! I highly recommend this place to eat and everytime I'm in Lake Forest I always come here to get food!

When this place opened the food was awesome. Now that the…read moreowners/managers have left the place to be run by employees, the quality has suffered. Burgers with halal bacon are chewy. Tikka are not cooked all the way through. Naans have lumps of uncooked dough in them. Pizzas are still awesome. Momentum has carried a restaurant that had a great opening so far, but other than myself, most of my friends and acquaintances have given the same feedback that the food quality is poor now. In Ramadan, they had a buffet but it was also a hit or miss wrt to food items. Management needs to pay more attention to this location and spend more time on the premises to improve quality.

I want to give a big shout to the incredible friendly staff at Islands. I live nearby and their…read morehappy hour is very nice! I look for healthy options and they always accommodate me. Today I asked if could substitute celery for chips on the islands nachos and they did!!! No guilt at all and delicious. Diego was our server and he gets 5 plus stars!!!!

Updated Visit from February 27th**…read more I visited today after receiving a FREE BIRTHDAY OFFER to redeem either a FREE Birthday Fudge Brownie or Chocolate Lava during the month of my birthday! I placed an online order and went in to pick it up. There wasn't anyone in the front so I waited until someone walked by to let them know I was there to pick up my order. It took a couple of minutes but one of the waiters noticed me and I told him my name of the order. He went back to check on it for me and when he returned, he said the kitchen was still working on it and it would be a little bit longer. It took maybe another 5 minutes (the online order said it would be ready in 15) for me to receive my dessert! I ended up picking the Chocolate Lava dessert. It was the only one I could choose from, but it was great nonetheless. The ice cream came with a cherry and crushed nuts and fudge and honestly on the day I came it was EXTREMELY HOT outside, so this ice cream made for a perfect cool-down treat for the day! I skipped the brownie and only ate the ice cream. I guess I wasn't too inclined to eat it as much as I was the ice cream. So I would give my experience a 4/5. This is the second time I've visited this Islands Restaurant. I would visit again. Would you also like a FREE BIRTHDAY DESSERT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? Join their Rewards Program for FREE today and enter your birthday in your Account Profile to be sent this FREE offer: https://www.islandsrestaurants.com/rewards/ Enter my Referral Code FRANKTEZ6293 when you sign up and I'll earn a FREE Order of Islands Cheddar Fries after you make your first purchase!

Red Robin has amazing deals!!! They have these "Yum deals" and they have three different tiers I…read morebelieve it's $9.99, $14.99, and maybe $16.99 (I can't remember the last tier). I was able to get a Red Robin Double + unlimited side + a drink for $9.99! That is unbelievable, especially with prices at restaurants nowadays. We also ordered the appetizer sampler: you choose 3 appetizers (we choose mozzarella twists, boneless garlic Parmesan wings, and pretzel bites. The food always tastes good here, we have not had a bad experience with the food. My husband and I have been to this location a handful of times, it seems like everytime we come we end up sitting at the bar tables or booth. Casie is the waitress that has tended to us multiple times at the bar. Every time we've had her as a waitress she always has a positive bubbly attitude. Red Robin is a great date night spot!

Don't sleep on the "Yumm Deal", it is easily the best value in town. The Tavern Burger tastes…read moreexactly like In-N-Out, but even better because you get endless fries and drinks. It's a total game-changer! While the food is great, this review is really for Sean G!! He is hands down the best server I've ever had. He remembers us and our exact orders every time we walk in. I never even have to ask for a drink refill; before my glass is even empty, he's already heading over with a fresh one. He's honestly keeping this place in business and is the cherry on top of an already amazing deal. I'm shocked this place isn't more packed. If you go, sit in the bar area and ask for Sean G!!

Wow I thought this was going to be one of my wife's bland vegan lunch spots but was I wrong…read more The Salmon salad on Sourdough was excellent. I loved the bread and butter pickles in the salmon salad. Holly got the dirty bird chicken wrap and it was crazy good and sweet and spicy ! I will be back !

I ordered their 4oz steak with salad and fries . It tasted like nothing . Arrived cold and it was…read morepricy. Will never go back nor recommend it.

This is a really nice place-- great food, great service, and really pleasant eating area…read more My wife had the Reuben sandwich and it was very good. You can see the large amount of pastrami and cheese. The onion rings were very good as well. I had the tuna melt and it was also very good. I loved the zucchini sticks -- just perfectly cut and cooked. Why don't more places have this? Service was very good. And the covered patio offered a really nice eating experience, feeling like you're outside but with shelter from the direct sun and wind. Highly recommend!

They offer partial halal menu. The Cafe is nicely setup and…read morehas pleasant seating areas both inside and outside. I tried a couple of sandwiches there and they were both good. Can't remember what they were as I am writing this review about 6 months after I tried them. However their house coffee and tea is top notch that I've had those several times. Great place if you want a nice relaxing place for your coffee/breakfast fix.

Picked up food this time - still delicious. Drive through lines move pretty fast…read more Ok, bye.

Hayleigh, sis, tonight was a struggle. Pulled up and you asked me how I was and when I responded…read moreand asked how you were you blank starred and said nothing back. Gave my order #139 to the truck in front of me. You then didn't call out a re cook even tho your co worker asked you to. He ended up having to call out the re cook as you ignored him as well. Handed me my food after and seemed annoyed that I asked for spread. Believe me I get it- I also was sitting there for 15 minutes waiting and not super delighted either. I know all these details cause the window was wide open and you didn't even acknowledge the mistake, the wait, or your attitude. Hoping today was just a bad day for you. It happens. I suggest a personal day or maybe potato slicing next time- definitely not customer facing. On a lighter note - Aaron is beyond delightful.

avengers assemble! we came here about an hour before closing…read moreon a Saturday night and parking was super easy, as we parked right out front just past 8:30 PM. basically felt like having a quinjet parking spot waiting just for us lol we walked right up to the counter and asked for suggestions, given the very expensive menu. the nice young gentleman recommended The Cowboy Plate, which is specific to a Saturday special. we saw that they have a different daily specials. this particular one came with brisket, sausage, and ribs. we had a selection of three sides and some Texas toast. the three sides we got were Korean coleslaw, pork, and beans, and seasonal vegetables. you could tell a lot of love and care were taken into all of this, as the sides were even excellent! even something as simple as seasonal vegetables had over a half dozen different vegetables, which gave it a wonderful flavor. the Korean coleslaw was unique and really hit the spot with a slight kick of spice, but not too much,, kinda reminded me of that chaos magic heat from scarlet witch tbh. the pork and beans were very well seasoned and had excellent flavor and texture. of course, all three of the meats were very well smoked and extremely tender. they basically fell apart easier than thanos's army. and they have a separate sauce bar and pickled vegetable bar. we liked all three of the barbecue sauces, but our absolute favorite was the mustard barbecue sauce. the other two were also excellent. seriously that sauce bar is like the infinity gauntlet of flavors the service was super attentive as they came and checked in on us a couple of times. it was like they had actual spidey-sense to know exactly when we needed something. indoor seating was spacious with the tables, not being overly close to one another, and they even have the hand wash station. this is likely to clean your hands after all of the wonderful barbecue that we ate with our hands. the whole place was as roomy and comfortable as hanging at the avengers compound. it definitely five stars and will definitely come back again!

I had no idea this was here, and it's 10 minutes from my house. I had to give it a shot once I…read morefound it. This isn't your traditional bbq spot like you might find in Texas. I'll be nice. Pork belly burnt ends - cooked well, but not a fan of the Asian(ish) glaze. They were actually really good, but not traditional bbq. Brisket - cooked okay, but they were soggy like they've been just been sitting covered up with pieces stacked on top of each other. They were just okay. Pork ribs(spareribs) - were obviously sitting a while. A little dry, but a decent pull off the bone. Not a fan of the pepper rub. Sausage - tasted like bologna. I like smoked bologna, but these had no smoke to them. Not a fan. Mac 'n cheese - obviously used that packaged creamy cheese. It wasn't bad, though. Beans - not a fan. Pre-made and not good. I'll eat here again just to get the pork belly burnt ends. Unfortunately, this place is about average for California. I hope they do well. The staff here is really friendly. They got 3 stars due to the burnt ends and great staff. I recommend you give this place a shot, but set your expectations to California bbq and not Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas City, or the Carolina's.

Hi, A beautiful…read moreentertainment environment for families who want to spend a few hours with their family in happiness.

We had a wonderful experience hosting a large family gathering at this Persian restaurant. The food…read morewas exceptional, beautifully prepared, and full of authentic flavor. The live music and evening belly dance performances created an elegant and vibrant atmosphere that made the night especially memorable. A special thank you to Esmeralda for her attentive and gracious service, and to Maddi for coordinating our large party so seamlessly and making everyone feel genuinely welcomed. The hospitality, ambiance, and overall experience were truly outstanding. We look forward to returning soon.

This is one of the few times I've been hesitant to leave a review because I don't want a secret…read morespot to become busy, but sunny up cafe definitely deserves more attention. There's some real talent and creativity going on in the kitchen. Gas station food has no right being this delicious and the fancy presentation and plating was a pleasant surprise. There are parking spaces around the edge of the gas station or a few somewhat cramped parking spots right in front of the entrance. You can enter through either door and the cafe is 4 small tables at the back of a gas station. You order at the counter and after we were seated we got some freshly fried chips along with a delicious bean dip. The breakfast burrito is definitely a contender for the best in Orange County. I went with bacon and sausage and the combination of meats, sauces, and potatoes was perfect. It had a great balance of flavors and textures and managed to be decadent without being overly fatty or saucy. The grilled exterior and presentation added to the experience. Salt levels and seasoning were great for all the ingredients and the sausage was particularly good in the breakfast burrito. Their eggs Benedict was also well executed with the poached eggs perfectly cooked and an excellent hollandaise sauce. This place is a bit out of the way so I also got a couple of tacos to go because I was too full to eat anymore. They have both larger tacos as well as street tacos. I got the larger asada tacos and they had too much meat for my preference. The meat was delicious as was the salsa from the self serve salsa bar. While this cafe doesn't have the ambience(or the high price tag)of a trendy brunch spot, the food can definitely compete.

A café inside a gas station?! Don't let that throw you off…read more The food was amazing, and the presentation was surprisingly beautiful. The service at Sunny Up Cafe was just as impressive I can honestly say I was blown away. The staff were incredibly helpful with recommendations, and we ended up trusting them completely. I ordered the chilaquiles with red sauce, while my partner had the green sauce version both had an authentic Mexican flavor and were excellent. We also shared sides of black beans and potatoes. The other couple with us ordered the breakfast burritos, which were a very generous size (check out the photos!). Overall, I'd definitely come back for breakfast when I'm in the area. Parking is a bit limited since the café is located inside a gas station, but don't let that stop you from enjoying a delicious meal.

I hate cooking but I want to eat fresh, healthy food. I have tried quite a few meal prep places and…read moreHappy Penguin is hands down the best. I have no idea how they can offer so many choices! There are pages of meals available on their site to choose from. I love being able to have a variety. Other meal prep places I have tried don't offer this kind of variety and I find that everything kind of tastes the same even when it's different. Not the case with Happy Penguin. And the portion sizes are very generous!! I freaked out the first week I ordered because the food was not cold when it was delivered, it even felt a little warm. I reached out to them and they let me know that they deliver right after they cook the food so it shouldn't be cold. Give them a try if you are looking for a meal prep service. You can do weekly plans which brings the price down a bit but you also can just order when you need or want it, no contract. Their pricing is also really good compared to other places I have tried.

I am a picky eater, so I never sign up for a plan where they decide what you get each week and you…read morehave to order a fixed amount of meals. I don't always eat all my meals at home, so the number of meals I order depends on what's on the calendar for the week to come. Happy Penguin not only offers the flexibility of allowing me to pick and choose from their vast selection of meals - and order just as many or as few as I like, but their offerings are DIVERSE and DELICIOUS! Their deliveries are dependable (and the containers are recyclable). Bonus - I usually get two meals out of each Happy Penguin meal I buy, so it is an excellent value for the money as well. P.S. I LOVE the "Build Your Own Meal" option where you can choose your protein, your carb, your veggie and any sauces you might like!