Beautiful restaurant, personalized service, and amazing food. It was a great place for a lovely…read morenight out.

Love this place. A long-overdue OC gem! Won't be long till you can't get a reservation. Vibe…read more Service. Food... exceptional! Thanks

We just had a post wedding lunch at Lilac Montecito for our daughter, husband and immediate…read morefamilies (reserved, 22 people). It was great to eat at a restaurant where you don't have to worry about someone accidentally getting gluten and becoming sick! The food was fantastic! I wouldn't have known it was GF. We ordered a wedding cake from their bakery (carrot). We ordered GFV (Vegan is an option) and it was delicious! I don't know how they did it and made it taste so good. The restaurant manager, waitress, and employees were so accomodating. It made the day very special for our family. Thank you Lilac Montecito! Martha Terry

We had a most delicious dinner at Lilac tonight! We ordered…read morefour starters, each one notable . Starting with tasty shrimp and clams, spicy and saucy with a knock out sauce and toast for mopping. Outstanding cauliflower seated on a bed of fantastic sweet and sour sauce. The fried calamari was delicious with a dipping sauce of spicy aioli. Sadly, we had no room for their famous desserts! Highly recommend this lovely spot in Montecito. Outdoor seating was pleasant and friendly .

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

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

Barkeep Allen is amazing. We were introduced to some great champagnes and cocktails…read more A appetizer must is the caviar with cream fresh and crispy potato chips. Ahi tuna was good too. The eggplant on toast was very flavorful and cool. Sundays are for burgers. Yes they have the best hands down burger in the area, The two different ground beef Blend was seasoned and cooked to perfection. They added some sort of creamy sauce and of course the fries were cooked nice and crispy. We wished we had more of an appetite or guest with us for this party of two, to try more food. But I guess we have to come back for more! Ambiance and service was impeccable

This place had been on my bucket list for over a year after I saw how cute it looked on Instagram…read moreduring the holidays. I'd walked past it a few times and always thought it had a great vibe, but the seating situation was a little disappointing. The only nice seating consists of the three tables by the entrance; everything else is bar seating, and the restaurant itself is very small. Taking away the seating situation and evaluating just the food, I'd say Casa Damí is your average "try it once and perhaps never go back" kind of place. We started with the burrata, which was good, but I've also never had a bad burrata before. The croquettes were basically fancy cheese curds, which I could totally get behind if I were at a bar. The tiger prawns were a chef recommendation, but unfortunately they were pretty small and overcooked, which made them difficult to remove from the shell. The flavor was okay, but they were frustrating to eat, and at this price point I expected more. The olive oil cake was great and probably the best thing I ate all night. I can't say I'd come back just for that, though. Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but based on what we tried, I'm glad I experienced it once and don't feel much of a need to return.

Excellent food and service and we were celebrating our grandsons birthday and they brought a…read morefabulous dessert which we all enjoyed

Egi was an excellent server for our 13 guests. The food & drinks were excellent. The weather was…read morevery hot but we survived outside as that is where we wanted to be.

A wonderful cozy place with delicious food and very friendly staff! Everything was so tasty. I will…read moredefinitely come back again and again.

Amazing food ! Tartar with black caviar is the BOMB!!!!! Must try…read more There was our first time hope not the last Friendly service

Host/ waitress was friendly. Bread served was room…read moretemperature, tough and served without butter. The dunarea was flavorful and satisfying. Although the beef stroganoff had a nice flavor, it was 90% mushrooms and 10% beef, and for $28!! should be renamed mushroom stroganoff. Way too pricey for what was provided.

Excellent authentic Eastern European restaurant! Perfect for family gatherings and large meals…read moretogether as well as quiet date! This has to be one of my favorite Romanian restaurants in OC! Family owned and operated with exceptional staff and service! I can't wait to bring the family back together again for dinner or quick Mititei or some Sarmale! Mhmmm hmmmm chefs kiss! The smells coming from the kitchen will have you eating and sipping wine all night long! The best part the food! I ordered the beef stroganoff chopped filet mignon with mushrooms cooked in a sauce of sour cream, tomato and white wine! We also ordered a side stuffed cabbage rolls/Sarmale in varza, ground pork in pickled cabbage leaves and served with cornmeal and sour cream! The sparkling water in the bottle was even from the Carpathian Mountains! This place is phenomenal! Thank you Dunarea for your hospitality until next time! Multumesc mult!

We celebrated my birthday at République, and it was truly the perfect night. From the moment we…read morearrived, the staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming, and the service was exceptional throughout the entire evening. The food was absolutely stellar. My husband and I loved everything about our meal, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and memorable. The bluefin tuna toast was a standout, beautifully presented with a delicious smoky flavor and kaluga caviar. The hamachi crudo brought a fresh brightness to the meal and was the perfect contrast to some of the richer dishes. The tableside Dover sole was an experience in itself, and the lobster campanelle had such unique and wonderful flavors. Everything was outstanding, but what made the evening especially memorable was the combination of exceptional food, impeccable service, and the warm atmosphere. République made my birthday feel truly special. We had an incredible evening and can't wait to return!

So glad our group stumbled upon this place. It's a French style café with lots of different food,…read morepastry, and drink options. It has a self serve concept where you order at the till and find any open spot in the seating area. The cashier was helpful in recommending me dishes to choose from. Our group of 5 ordered a large variety of dishes and received a number so that food could be delivered to our table. The food looked absolutely stunning and tasted great as well. The chia pudding was decorated with a beautiful assortment of seasonal fruits and wasn't too sweet. I liked the corn chowder soup as it was subtle and creamy. The potato pancake with smoked salmon was crispy and delicious. A surprising and personal favourite was the chicken salad. The mixture of nuts, mint, watermelon, and sweet/acidic dressing made for a very satisfying dish. Finally, a special mention to the massive blueberry pancake which was a bit too sweet, but delicious. I would definitely come back just to try this place again!

Wow this place is amazing, 1st time and we really enjoyed our dinner here…read more Food was outstanding. Every thing was delicious tasty and great flavors Service was accommodating and friendly, shout out to Maya/Naya thank you for the good service Love the ambiance here so chic Def coming back here again when I'm on LA

Came on a Friday night- restaurant itself is beautiful. The lighting is cozy and you really do feel…read morelike you're in a fairy garden haha. However- beware, you may get bit by mosquitoes bc of all the greenery. Also, the trees kept dropping stuff on us all night lol. Food itself was alright... we ordered the mussels, beef tartare, lamb chops, and porcini risotto. Mussels were plump and have a nice curry flavor but lacked the wow factor. Skip the steak tartare...basically could only taste the mustard/capers. Lamb chops were probs the best of the four dishes we got, you get 3 pieces, tender and juicy, however comes w a heap of super lemony herbs on top. Risotto looked better than it tasted...risotto itself wasn't as thick and creamy as I personally prefer. Had a good amount of mushrooms though! We eventually got a side of Brussel sprouts for some greens but unfortunately all we tasted was the vinaigrette:// overall..overhyped. Definitely more of a restaurant for vibes rather than food.

Resotto Lamb was a BOMB! appetizer pork belly another atmosphere so nice the best part is they…read moreallowed my Dogs! thank you for that

Food was absolutely spectacular and the service was even more fantastic. Patio is also so cute and…read morethe overall atmosphere is so intimate. Came on a Sunday evening and was honestly blown away by everything. My wagyu pasta was PACKED with flavor and the peach/burrata appetizer was chefs kiss. Owner was such a delightful person. Absolutely will be coming back and highly recommend checking this spot out.