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!!!!

My group and I recently came upon Island's at the Foothill Town Centre. It wasn't where we had…read morereally wanted to dine, but being that a lot of places were understandably closed, we decided to go with what was available. The space was airy and cool from the AC, a very welcomed temperature after being outside under heat and humidity. Walking in we were greeted and seated immediately by the host. Our server, Christopher, was amazing. He was prompt, checked in on us frequently, topped off beverages without even being asked. He was wonderful. The service we received from him was really good. Absolutely no issues there. What we ordered: 1) Kahlua pork tacos 3/5 - I personally didn't like the corn taco. It was heavy and flavorless. I ended up just eating the meat and veggies which was decent. Thank goodness there were three of them. 2) Malibu burger served with fries 2/5 - I didn't get a photo of this. The lighting was really bad, so pictures didn't come out right. The patty was cooked medium well instead of pink as requested. The burger was ok. It was actually a bit dry. 3) Maui burger ordered with a side of bacon. This also came with fries 2/5 - No photo due to lighting. The patty was cooked to medium well but they asked for pink. The patty and the bread were dry. The guacamole in the burger didn't taste fresh. 4) Fries that came with the burgers 1/5 - dry, tasteless, thick, kind of stale. A ton of ketchup barely helped. We were all really hungry so we chowed down fast. Didn't even realize the patties were cooked more than we preferred until we left. The service was great, but the food, was less than mediocre. I've been to Island's a handful of times in my life. Each time I have not been impressed, therefore it has never been in rotation of my places to go. This most recent visit just reminded me of that. Would I return? Likely not. The service is good, but the food needs work.

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!

Sometimes I get a craving for a Red Robin burger. And it didn't disappoint!…read more Bottomless steak fries, consistent burger, the right price. Floor is a little slippery and service was just fine. Plenty of parking!

I ordered the Chancho en Cama sandwich (pork shoulder) and upgraded to add a side salad. We sat…read moreoutside and they brought the food to us. It was a lovely day and they had plenty of tables in the shade. The food came out pretty quickly. My sandwich was amazing! The sauce on it was just perfect. The salad complemented the sandwich nicely - I would definitely recommend adding that upgrade. The food was quite filling, too.

It was a warm day out and it didn't feel like there was AC inside Mamon, but there was a large fan…read moreand the door was propped open. We were ready to eat after shopping nearby. It was a late lunch for us, and so the place was nearly empty with the exception of one other group. We scanned the QR code at the front counter and took a seat at a table to review the menu. It was a little difficult to navigate and some items did not have pictures. The gentleman who helped us was just friendly enough to go over some of the menu items. But after we placed our order, we never saw anyone again. We ordered the pork shoulder sandwich called Chancho en Cama. We split the sandwiches so that we could try two different kinds. We both really loved the flavor profile of the pork sandwich. I really enjoyed it and wish I had a whole sandwich of this one! We also had the Philly Me Up sandwich. This one was a miss for us, definitely. This was pretty bland and just didn't compare to the deliciousness of the pork sandwich. Our sides were good, which included french fries, and roasted cauliflower. The portions are pretty small for the price point of the food. We'd probably stop by again to try other items if we were in the area.

Scrumptious food and great coffee. I'm Colombian and know coffee…read more The service was outstanding--welcoming, courteous and attentive. The bathroom is beautiful and spotless. Our pup was comfortable outside, in the shade and with water.

Walked into the shop to order but was trying to take in the menu and shop. There's just a lot going…read moreon. Whoever saw me, immediately got my attention and said she can help since I looked confused. Gheez. We got some breakfast items. Food is overwhelmingly stacked and pressed together that tastes greasy and salty. Coffee was acceptable but not memorable. We sat outside in their plastic tent that was like a hotbox. Maybe this was for Covid reasons? But why are we dealing with this tent on a hot day so many years later? There's plenty of parking, I can see why. I wouldn't come back for any of it.

I have been consistently going here since I moved to Irvine around 8th grade/freshman year for 4-5…read moreyears now. In N Out in general has been consistent, reliable, fresh, and tasty everytime. Especially it's been fun hanging out with friends after school dances, or even when it's really packed during Friday football games in the fall. The food has been consistently really good no matter what. I love the secret menu as well, that's what makes In N Out amazing. I love the animal style specifically with the fries and the burger. Not to mention the banana peppers and pickles as well, really good. This place has a GOAT and his name is Vincent. God bless his soul because he's truly a saint!!! Everytime I go inside the restaurant, he's always so positive and cheerful when helping out customers and I feel like he truly loves his job. He's good also at helping new staff at the register whenever I'm there, he's very passionate. I'm honestly really happy everytime I see him because I know the 15 minutes that I'm there will be really good. Overall love this place with all my heart. God bless California and God bless In N Out

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.

I wanted to update my review, because there were some difference today, all of which were positive…read more Meats - Sausage 5/5: This is first time that we can recall it being scored and basted. It was not nearly as smokey, but it was still delicious still with a great snap. - Ribs 4.5/5: The sauce was sweeter and the bark had a bit more chew, without as much smoke. They were very tender and pulled right off of the bone. Sides - Dirty Rice 5/5: The pieces of pork belly were great, and the black pepper is just the right amount. - Vegetables 5/5: There was a mustard sauce that we did not recall, but it was complimentary. The shishito peppers make this dish. The Cowboy Platter (Friday and Saturday) really is a great deal. Their pick-up process is smooth, and the staff is always kind. I found the self-serve station with the pickles, pickled onions, and banan peppers. The vinegar forward options pair well with all meats and sauces.

Disappointed. We found this place and thought it looked really good, so we decided to give it a…read moretry. We went in several hours before closing, but when we got up to order, we were told they were already out of the brisket, ribs, dirty rice, and a few other items. We were definitely bummed, but figured we'd make it work. What made it more disappointing was when we asked if there were any substitutions available for the items they were out of, we were immediately told "no." At that point, our options were pretty limited. The only meats available were pulled pork and chicken. I completely understand that restaurants sell out of popular items, especially BBQ spots, but being out of that many menu items well before closing and not offering any flexibility or substitutions made for a frustrating experience. We were really looking forward to trying this place and unfortunately left disappointed.

The first thing that attracted me was the name--it has such a warm and inviting feel. I really…read moreenjoyed the food, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. It made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. I'll definitely be back!

I love the food, steak and salad delicious Great service,…read morel recommend them for enjoying a delicious meal with the family Thanks guys

We arrived and we almost left right away.... Eating in a gas station store felt strange... But we…read morethought we should try it anyway... and we even ate there to try the full experience. Well let me tell you it was amazing!! The presentation was amazing, the quantities were so generous we had to take left overs to go, and the service was fantastic. Yes it felt weird to be in a gas station store but there is not much traffic so it's fine. We got the burrito and the chilaquiles and both were amazing (totally recommend it) and while we waited for our food we got beans and hot chips! On top of that service was fast and there was no line!! I'll go back for sure!

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.