Great service and good ambiance! Food and drinks are good…read moretoo! I recommend this place in Clairmont

I came here with my family on a Wednesday night for our weekly dinner outing! My mom is a…read morevegetarian, and we decided on this place because there were several vegan and vegetarian options. We made a reservation for 3 at 7 PM and upon arriving, we were seated right away! Between the three of us, we ordered a vegan Caesar salad (btw do you know how hard it is to find a vegan Caesar salad?!), nachos (with chicken on the side), the Mozwell burger (the fries on the side were absolutely crispy and delicious), and the aguachilles! I thought it was really kind of the server to accommodate my mom's vegetarian preferences, and offered to put the meat on the side! The restaurant is clean, and the food is served fast (which I so appreciate when you're hungry). We had just missed happy hour which is from 4 to 6; however, I definitely want to come back and try it out!

Our server Alex and his substitute was friendly.... breakfast meals were absolutely delicious...my…read morebartender excellent on Tito's bloody marys!!!!

Came for dinner for the first time, as I've only ever been in for brunch or late-night drinks, and…read moreof course it did not disappoint. The steak frites were so delicious, the fried pickles were the best appetizer, and of course my tried and true short rib grilled cheese! We had Jacqui as our server, and she went above and beyond to ensure our experience was everything and more. That being said, the family has decided we will now have to become regulars with her because she is awesome!

The food is outstanding! For taco Tuesday I ordered 2 chicken tacos and 1 ribeye taco For $3 each…read more The ribeye was delicious but I thought the chicken was dry. They took back the 2 chicken tacos and gave me 2 fresh rib eye tacos. Delicious!! Great service!! Then at the end of my meal I asked for my check and they said the meal is taken care of! Totally free meal! 5 stars!!

On Sunday June 28 had the opportunity to join my daughter on her early birthday celebration. 6pm…read morereservations and the restaurant was hopping with music good conversations and beautiful ambiance so having just driven 60 miles from San Clemente to Claremont it did not disappoint. Sat at the bar while I waited for the of the party of 10 to arrived ordered a drink 4 minutes later family arrived and promptly seated at our table. Our Server Bre was very professional and attentive to our wants and needs give us to time to catch up with each other then took our drink orders and answered questions about the menu. Jakob kept our water drinks filled plus helped with bringing out the hors d'oeuvres which were delicious. Wendy the floor manager stopped by to say hello and check on the birthday girl which I appreciated. Dinner dishes started to arrive and Wow what a work of art, great presentations on every dish and everyone tasting the other's dinner so you know it was a great choice to dine here! Dinner portions were perfect and very tasteful. We received 5 Star Service from everyone involved including Hostess Nataly & Sierra who stopped by to wish a happy birthday to my beautiful daughter! I highly recommend La Popular Restaurant as one of the best in the area! Don R.

Went to this cute little place today in Claremont because we were specifically looking for a…read morewoodfired pizza. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and they seemed a touch understaffed for being a beautiful day. It was also a Tuesday lunchtime so maybe they weren't expecting it to be as busy as it was. We were able to prove the menu before we got seated. And our super friendly server came out and we were able to order right away. They've got a lunch special. That is a small personal pizza with a salad and we each got that. Salads came out first and I had the arugula salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. 10 of 10 would eat this every single day. The arugula was peppery and it was well dressed in a lemon vinaigrette type sauce. I am a fan of just plain lemon on mine, but this was delicious. My husband got a union salad, which is their specialty I guess. It's got colored carrots and some beets and some shallots. I thought the dressing was bland and it certainly needed salt and pepper. We asked for both and didn't get either. Our pieces came out and they were nice and woodfired. I feel like they could've been done just a little bit longer maybe a minute or two. The sauce was a lovely fresh type crushed tomato sauce. The cheese was nice and gooey and did not feel or taste like a package of processed cheese. Pepperonis were greasy, but in a real meat kind of way. I had to dab mine, but my husband just went to town on his. The pickled peppers is a pickled jalapeño. Big chunks of them. They certainly didn't skimp on any of the toppings. They were a little sweet and a little hot. Some of the big chunks were a little too sweet for my liking but overall, it was a nice flavor mix Also from a size standpoint, I thought the salad and pizza were very adequate for lunch at around $20 price point I asked for salt and pepper again as well as a side of ranch. This time we did get the salt and pepper as well as cheese and crushed red pepper. But we didn't get the ranch until we were leaving. The server did apologize and said he thought someone else was bringing it out but I pretty much deducted a star because we asked for a couple different things that never came. Overall, the service was super friendly, the ambience was nice for an outdoor lunch thought. I thought the menu looked delicious and there were several things I would like to come back and try and I would go back again.

We decided to try brunch on a Saturday morning. Long story short,…read more I ordered the steak and eggs breakfast. At $38ish, I expected a great meal. It was so underwhelming. 2 eggs cooked differently, one over hard, one over easy, 5-6 potato pieces and the steak was thin, overcooked, and appeared to be a cheap cut of meat. A New York cut would have been great. Wife mentioned norms has better steak and eggs. Called and spoke with a manager Stephanie, not looking for anything, but to express disappointment in the meal for the high price. She offered to mail a gift card for us and invited us back. Took all of my information and never received it. Thanks anyway. Don't think we'll be back.

We had a reservation for a birthday brunch on their patio, and it was truly beautiful. The photos…read moreonline don't do it justice at all. The space is fully covered, so you can enjoy being outside without the sun hitting you, perfect vibe. A few people in our group ordered sangrias and other drinks, and everything was great. But the real standout was the Peruvian ceviche such a hidden gem. Super fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of the best dishes we had. Our server was attentive and really helpful, and the food came out quickly, which we appreciated. I just wish I had taken pictures of everything because it looked as good as it tasted. Definitely coming back.

Have been here multiple times with family and this place is a hit or miss with the service…read more Sometimes we'll get a great server , another time our server is MIA so it's very inconsistent. The food is good for the most part which is what keeps us coming back. We ordered the goat cheese balls for appetizer and were very good but too small of a portion. The Peruvian ceviche is what I always order because it doesn't disappoint. The breakfast burrito was OK. Not the best, pretty basic burrito. Wouldn't order again. Overall, cool place to have drinks and small bites.

I shared the mini burgers with my friend and they were delicious. Also the sweet potatoes fries…read morewere very good

Came in for a happy hour after work on a Friday. We got a table quickly which was nice. Had a…read moreblonde for $6 and a chicken and waffles from the HH menu. Everyone's food in our group was pretty tasty. For ambiance the Tables are pretty close to each other that you could hear conversations near each other but that didn't bother us much. They had multiple TVs playing sports but we were there more for food and drink. Overall we enjoyed our HH and would definitely come back.

I recently stayed on the third floor with a tub with jets and a king size bed. The place was…read morebeautiful however, the room was a bit too warm. Perhaps because of the in room Jacuzzi. The air conditioner was not sufficient to make the room comfortable enough to even sleep in. I did however, stay in June. I think they could've added a little bit more decor however it was incredibly clean and they even offere a complementary breakfast. It was a small buffet style breakfast, however, everything was top-notch. Fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade potatoes and eggs and fresh cut fruit along with coffee, breads, yogurt, desserts, oatmeal, and all of the proper condiments were provided. I would 100% stay again and again

I just gave the Hotel 5 stars but the bar almost ruined the whole experience…read more. Got a room for NYE, went out to dinner and stopped at bar at 7pm to get a dessert we read about on the elevator earlier. Bar had two table tops and 2 people at bar besides us for a total of 12 people. When we sat down the woman bartender was directly infront of us. She didn't acknowledge us and I'd noted us for at-least 10 minutes while never being more than 5 feet away from us, her bar back never acknowledged us either. Easily could have ruined the night, but since we spent so much for hotel and it was NYE we just decided to leave, not letting whatever problems they were having become our problems. I have read all the reviews for the bar and the have an incredible amount of negatives which is surprising because the hotel aspect of it was amazing. We will definitely stay at hotel again and being that there are 30 restaurants within a block we will never need to experience the bar again. I don't like to leave bad reviews and maybe she was going through something in her life that was horrible but she did have other employees that could have taken up the slack and they customers inside lounge were families with 5 of which were children so it's mot as if they were overwhelmed making mixed drinks. Don't let the Lounge and Bar take away from the actual Hotel though, that part was incredible.

I love love LOVE Evolve Distilling! I think this is my favorite place to have drinks because it…read morechecks all the boxes for me: delicious craft drinks, nice but relaxed ambiance, and great service. This was formerly Citrus Grove before it was taken over by the current owners. I enjoyed Citrus Grove just as much, and I am happy that Evolve doesn't make me miss it. My favorite drinks are their take on the White Russian and their White Hokkaido. The White Russian is special because they add pistachio, and it's just fantastic! The White Hokkaido is the matcha version, so instead of the coffee liquor, they use matcha, and it's delightful! They often have live jazz, which makes the place fun, though often on jazz nights, they require advance reservations or ticket purchase. Other nights are more quiet and perfect for a relaxed outing. They don't have any food, but there are often food vendors at the brewery across the way, and you can bring your own. I also enjoy that I can bring my dog with me, since I often visit after drinks at the brewery or the ciderie next door (both of which are dog-friendly).

Beverages: 5/5. Over the course of 4 hours, with copious amounts of water, I sampled the Tequila…read moreMockingbird, the Sparkling Hugo, and the Blackberry Whiskey Sour. All were solid, but I think I have to give it to the Hugo. Direct, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for a warm sunny day. Service: Uncle Phil and the young male bartender Saturday night shift (sorry bro, forgot your name) are hella Dope. Met the owners too. All around good vibes. Ambiance: 5/5. Epic. Probably the only time in my life where I sat down at a bar and chatted with really cool peeps for hours. Say less. Looking forward to returning for the live Jazz.

Amazing talent, cool adult humor atmosphere. Great place to bring friends, family, co workers who…read morearen't overly sensitive to celebrate any and all occasions. Kelsey is awesome behind the bar, there is a full alcohol and kitchen menu. Would recommend again and again

Super fun place! Very entertaining, loud but a good vibe overall. Located in the city of Claremont,…read morePiano Piano is a dueling piano bar located right next to the Double Tree Hotel. There's plenty of parking so I don't think it would be a struggle no matter time of night. The place itself is your average Joe bar. Plenty of seating both tables and booths. They are 21+ up only! They also are reservation priority! Service was great! Our server Jared was very attentive to our party. Constantly checking on us, making sure we had everything we needed. He made sure our glasses weren't empty. He did a great job. Entertainment was awesome! The piano players are super talented, funny and lively. They had great stage presence! I really enjoyed it! Food was average bar food, but let's be real, they're not known for their food. We had the cheddar bacon curly fries and they're the type of food you want once you start drinking alcohol. So really, this place is doing its job. The food wasn't top tier but it definitely caters to crowds need. If you love a loud environment, good music, and dancing this is the place for you. Be prepared for some dark humor. But be prepared to have fun. They honor all different types of celebrations. I would definitely say check this place out and give it a shot! Tons of fun!

Delicious chips and salsa! Elvira's was able to seat a…read moreparty of 8 on a Friday night in 35-40 minutes and it was definitely worth the wait! I loved the Watermelon Margarita and chicken enchiladas! This place is perfect for celebrating a birthday or just getting your craving in!

Elvira's has a great atmosphere and the chips and salsa were definitely the highlight of the meal…read more Unfortunately, the food itself didn't quite live up to the price. I ordered the cheese enchilada and taco combo, and while it was decent, it was pretty mediocre overall. The enchilada was dry and lacked the flavor I was expecting. The biggest surprise was the pricing. Charging $16 for a side of guacamole felt excessive, especially considering the quality of the meal. For what you're paying, I'd expect better execution and fresher flavors. The restaurant has potential and the complimentary chips and salsa were enjoyable, but the food-to-price ratio just wasn't there for me this visit. If I come back, I might just bring my own guacamole and save a few bucks.