I chose this as my outing for my birthday and went to tea with my mother. This place is so fun! I…read morestepped inside and knew I wanted to come back. The decor is BOOKS, and the current theme is Gatsby. My mom and I came dressed for the occasion. The staff was attentive and so friendly. The offerings were filling and tasty. I had the champagne with my tea. Staff went above and beyond to make sure our experience was great. Hopefully we'll be back for brunch soon.

I celebrated the continuation of my birthday this weekend at Story, and the ambiance is everything!…read moreThe restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and for a Sunday it wasn't overly crowded, which made it even more enjoyable. My party was running a little late, but our server, Stacy, was incredibly patient and on top of everything from the moment we arrived. She recommended the waffle, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint! It had the perfect crisp on the outside but practically melted in your mouth. Stacy was attentive, knowledgeable, full of great suggestions, and so personable. She made us feel genuinely welcome. At one point I almost wanted to invite her to take a birthday shot with us! She was truly a 10/10 and made the experience memorable. The only downside was our experience at the bar. We ordered drinks there and noticed they weren't made the same as the ones we'd been receiving at our table. When we mentioned it, the bartender responded, "Well, maybe because I made four at once." I'm still not sure what that was supposed to mean. The interaction came across as unfriendly, which was disappointing since we were having such a great time. Everyone has off days, and I completely understand that--but if I could make one request, it would be: please don't let it show on someone's birthday. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Story. The atmosphere is gorgeous, the food was delicious, and Stacy truly elevated our entire experience. Thank you for helping make my birthday celebration special. Stacy, you're a 10/10!

We came here for brunch. The service was extremely fast, and…read morethe staff were very friendly. There was a birthday at our table, and they brought out a complimentary birthday dish it was such a thoughtful surprise and really touched us. Every dish we tried was delicious, one by one. We'll definitely come back again. Best brunch spot #1

Crazy too think this place is right down the street from me and I've never even noticed it. I love…read morea good brunch spot, and will go anywhere to find some good chilaquiles. This place is different. Quick service but table setting as well you order before getting to your table. After I was finished eating I kinda felt like I wanted something else but I would have to go up instead of just asking my waiter to put in something else for me. The food was good, the chilaquiles verdes needed a tiny bit of spice tho, there pickled onions were good that I asked for an extra side to give it a little more tang since it needed something. I'd come here again and try more things on the menu. Everyone seems super helpful and good helping staff. I give it a solid 4.5. The vibe is super chill and comfy. Gave me time to read my bible while I was eating.

This place was popping on Friday afternoon around 5:30 PM…read more The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Nestled on a golf course country club. The food was very reasonable. We ordered about five things which came out to be approximately $100. Service was impeccable, even considering it was super busy. Their general manager was incredibly gracious and kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here.

The Gallery Food & Libations is a great place to get away for a bit and enjoy the moment. The view…read moreand ambiance really set the tone--it's relaxing and makes for a really enjoyable experience. It's a perfect spot to grab a cocktail and an appetizer while taking in the scenery. Whether you're spending time with your significant other, having a business meeting, or meeting up with a small group of friends, it's a great setting for conversation and connection. Service was also great--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, it's a great place to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere.

On Saturday evening, around 10:00 p.m., my wife, son, and I were looking for a place to enjoy a…read morelate dinner. My son called Culinary Dropout and spoke with Olivia, the hostess, to see if the kitchen was still serving. Olivia responded with genuine warmth and kindness, assuring us that the kitchen was still open and that they would be happy to welcome us. From the moment we arrived, Olivia's hospitality set the tone for an exceptional evening. She greeted us with a warm smile, made us feel genuinely welcome, and promptly seated us. Shortly after, our server, Layla, introduced herself. Despite the late hour, she was energetic, engaging, and had an infectious enthusiasm that elevated the entire dining experience. She expertly recommended several cocktails, along with a glass of wine, and her knowledge of both the bar program and the menu was impressive. Her recommendations for appetizers and entrées were spot on. We decided on the Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket, BBQ Nachos, and the Spicy Rigatoni. Every dish was beautifully prepared, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations. Another team member, Emanuel, delivered one of our dishes and was equally personable and engaging. He took the time to share information about the restaurant, further demonstrating the outstanding level of hospitality displayed by the entire team. Manager Dave also stopped by our table to check on our experience. We shared with him that this was, without question, one of the best dining experiences we've had in Orange County in quite some time. Great food certainly matters, but it was the exceptional service, genuine hospitality, and positive energy of the staff that made the evening truly memorable. A sincere thank you to Layla, Olivia, Emanuel, Dave, and the entire Culinary Dropout team for creating such a first-class dining experience. We look forward to returning soon and will gladly recommend your restaurant to family and friends.

Very excited to have Culinary Dropouts in California now! This location recently opened up. I…read morehave been a fan for many years since they first opened in Arizona! I used to travel there for work a lot. Tempe many times, Gilbert and Scotsdale. Tucson (OG) remains my favorite location. We recently went to the Denver location where my family became fans! My favorite meni item is the Turkey Pastrami served on a housemade Pretzel Bun. No matter the location, always the delicious. My husband both ordered Old Fashions, very good. We ordered the Soft Pretzel Bites served with Fondue as an appetizer. We were here on a Sunday around lunch time and they offer both brunch and lunch. My husband ordered the Chicken; Eggs, and Biscuits off the Brunch Menu, excellent. I ordered of course the Turkey Pastrami Sandwich. My son ordered the Prime Rib Beef Dip Sandwich and we both shared halves! Excellent. The location is their smallest. Foe most patrons they will love the food and definitely a nice addition to Old Towne Orange. But if you frequent the other Culinary Dropouts, you will notice theybare missing the large patios with games, tables, couches. Very unique to the chain and adds to the vibes. Parking was a huge plus here. If you know Old Towne Orange, parking can be a huge challenge, even weekdays! They offer free valet parking! Valet weee very friendly! Our server was Kaylen. Very friendly, offered suggestions, and we talked about our love for Pastrami. She was also very knowledgeable about the other locations.

Amazing place I live the atmosphere Foods great drinks are…read moregood I have enjoyed the location in Anaheim hills beautiful look forward to going back

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. I gave…read moreReunion Kitchen 1 star across the board because the atmosphere, service, and food all fell well below expectations. The service was by far the worst part. We sat for over **20 minutes** without anyone coming to our table--not even to offer water. I eventually had to get up and ask someone to send a server over. What made it even more frustrating was watching other parties who arrived **15-20 minutes after us** receive water immediately and have their orders taken before anyone even acknowledged our table. After finally waiting another 10 minutes to receive our water, we had to track down our server again just to place our food order because no one returned to check on us. By that point, we had been sitting long enough and were more than ready to order. To make matters worse, we ordered an appetizer of coconut shrimp about five minutes after placing our entrée order, but it never arrived. After we had already finished our meals, we asked to cancel it, only to be told that our server had never entered the order in the first place. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the poor service. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. This experience was frustrating enough that I cannot recommend Reunion Kitchen. I initially wanted to believe this was simply an off day or an inexperienced server, but after hearing from two other people I know who described nearly identical experiences, it seems this may be a recurring issue. One thing that left me especially uncomfortable was seeing guests who arrived well after us receive prompt attention while our table was repeatedly overlooked. I can't say why that happened, but it certainly made us question whether we were being treated differently. I sincerely hope the restaurant looks into its service standards and ensures every guest is treated with the same level of respect and attention.

This place is incredible. From the cuisine, the ambiance, to the service - definitely a hidden gem…read moremore people should visit! Restaurants like this are extremely rare in Orange County. Food - everything we've had is delicious, but my absolute favorites are the Hamachi Crudo appetizer and the Diver's Scallop Symphony. Husband loves the Lobster Bisque, Pork Belly Ssam, and the Umami Steak. You really can't go wrong, everything else we've tried has got great blends of complementary flavors and were delicious. It's obvious that Chef Andrew puts a lot of care and thought into his art. Service is great - attentive, mindful and personable. We've only been twice so far and they remembered us. Ambiance is amazing also - clean, cozy and feels so inviting and warm. Looking forward to our next meal at The Wild Artichoke.

We have been in this restaurant many years ago, remember having mixed feelings at that time,…read moredefinitely worse this time. First of all, the service was absolutely horrible: our waiter was very rude for whatever reason and didn't really care much about us. Food: I liked their pork belly lettuce wraps and escargot, but the main course (he had uni pasta and steak frites) was not tasting good at all. I would say 4 out of 10 for the main course. They have good desserts though. So, overall I would not recommend going there, especially for the amount of money you spend, you can find much nicer places for dinner.

My first time trying wood ranch. And honestly. I loved it…read more The food. It's decent. Not the best but better than I thought it would be. My fav. The buffalo cauliflower on happy hour was left. The tri tip was also very good. Good texture. Good flavor. Mac and cheese tasted exactly how it should. The bread is legit. Don't sleep on this Overall great portions. Good happy hour deals Service. From the time I walked in until I left was on point. Lisa was amazing. Felt like eating out pre Covid days again. Cause I truly felt since then the dining experience has gone down. And Wood ranch brought it back for me tonight

I'm from the east coast so I don't get to enjoy Tri Tip there but here in California I do. This…read moreplace has the most delicious Tri Tip and the portion is thankfully generous. The complimentary dinner rolls has competition with the Red Lobster rolls. Different from each other but hard for me to determine which one I like best. Looking forward to coming back on my next visit. Oh! My family took me here for an early birthday lunch and the server heard and brought me a beautiful ice cream sundae

We came here after the Whitney Houston Candlelight concert at the Nixon Library, and what a find!…read moreApparently we weren't the only ones with the same idea -- some other people from the concert were at Terra too and recognized us: "Hey, weren't you just at the Candlelight concert?" My sister originally chose Terra because she saw a picture of one of their salads with salmon and knew immediately that was what she wanted. We had no idea we were about to discover a new favorite restaurant. 10/10 -- I've already bookmarked Terra because I will absolutely be back. When we arrived, we told our server we had never been there before and asked what she recommended. Her descriptions of the food were fantastic, and she steered us toward the wood-grilled peaches with burrata and arugula. Oh. My. Goodness. Absolutely delicious! The grilled peaches, creamy burrata and arugula were such a wonderful combination. Then the salad came out, with salmon added. I took my first bite and was literally speechless. It was an explosion of flavor -- the avocado, salmon, sesame dressing and everything else going on in that salad just worked. The salmon costs extra, but it was absolutely worth it. The peach dish and the salad were completely different flavor experiences, and honestly I would happily order both of them again. We were talking about how we were gonna come back and try to resist ordering the same thing over again, but that will be a challenge. Of course, we were at a wood-fired pizza restaurant, so we HAD to try the pizza. We ordered half-and-half. One side was the fingerling potato pizza, especially after our server told us the story about the owner's daughter wanting fingerling potatoes on her pizza and how that helped inspire the restaurant. Obviously, after hearing that story, we had to try the pizza that started it all! And it did not disappoint. I can definitely see myself ordering that again. The other half was the salami pizza with the honey drizzle. It was supposed to have some heat -- my sister could taste it, although I couldn't -- and the honey made it a really interesting combination. Not something I would normally think to order, but definitely worth trying. I also ordered the citrus agave, thinking it was basically a fancy name for lemonade. It wasn't! Lemon, orange and lime made it much more interesting, with just a slight bitterness from the citrus that balanced the sweetness. Delicious and different. We sat upstairs, where there was a wonderful breeze coming through on a summer evening. The whole atmosphere was charming and relaxed, the service was excellent, and the food was memorable. The biggest surprise? Terra is right near my office, and I never knew it was there. Definitely a 10/10. I came because of a recommendation, and now I'm recommending it to everyone else. I will absolutely be back.

This place is a gem! The outdoor patio offers both high-top and low-top seating, with plenty of…read morefans to keep you comfortable on warmer days. Inside, it's cozy and charming, with both downstairs and upstairs seating that accommodates everything from casual lunches to more intimate dinners. The food is outstanding. Every pizza is packed with unique flavors, the salads are generously portioned, and even the appetizers are large enough to share--or make a meal out of. The service is consistently excellent, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. I love this part of Yorba Linda, and this spot has quickly become one of my favorites. I'll definitely be back!