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    UClub Bistro

    4.0 (4 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    5 months ago

    Food was exceptional, quiet peaceful ambiance, wish more people knew about this place being open

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    Mendocino Farms

    4.3
    (908 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Food: This was one of my favorite spots to go to for lunch or to cater from during college!…read moreMendocino's sandwiches are amazing, especially their Not So Fried Chicken, Vegan Banh Mi, and Happy Hippie! I've heard the Peruvian Steak, Prosciutto, and Chicken are good too! My only feedback with the Happy Hippie is that there is slightly too much filling, so it falls when you are eating the sandwich. Each of their sandwiches comes with two halves and is filling and satisfying. They also use fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a store associate told me their bread is baked fresh every day! Service: The service here is half the reason I come! A lovely store associate will guide you when ordering, and they will bring the food right to you! When they bring the food, there are two napkins on the tray. If they see you carrying your tray after you are finished eating, they will also offer to take it for you! Although the sandwich prices are slightly premium, you are paying for their healthy ingredients and exceptional service! Ambiance: This restaurant is spacious with many tables on the inside and outside! Their bathrooms are also really clean and well kept! Please go here for a healthy, non-bloating meal when you're in the area!

    Tough call... This is my favorite Mendocino Farms location…read moreout of at least five I have been to around Orange County. The problem with this sandwich chain is one and only: They have a huge issue with quality consistency. Ask their managers and they will tell you that the portions and sandwiche ingredients are strictly measured, but as a customer you know that's not the case. You go to some places and get these tiny sandwiches with two slices of bread and barely any ingredients in between. The Tustin location, located in Whole Foods has been the worst offender at this by far. Now this Campus Drive location has been creating the best, most generous, consistent sandwiches. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen every time still. It all depends on who you get as you cook on that day, crafting your sandwich. Some day sandwiches that get to the table are juicy and enjoyable, and sometimes, they come out to be disappointedly small, with minimum amount of ingredients. I had to complain to the manager a couple of times, but it doesn't help. Every time I come here, I pray to get the right chef who will make my sandwich well. Absolutely hate being at their mercy.

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    Mario's Butcher Shop

    Mario's Butcher Shop

    4.4
    (751 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    This spot has been on my list for a while and I finally got to go on father's day with my fam…read more We got the steak sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, and tuna salad sandwich. Each one of them was delicious in their own way but the star was definitely the steak sandwich. The steak was cooked perfectly and it was a great portion. They also held up nicely as we got them to go and ate them at the beach. Because it was father's day it was a bit crowded and we waited about 40 mins for our sandwiches but i'm sure it's not that long on a regular day. Definitely going to be back to try their smash burger, fries, and soft serve

    Mario's Butcher Shop offers great sandwiches and they do a lot of business. People stream into this…read moreshop steadily. I ordered the Wagyu Tri Tip sandwich special and my order was nearly the last available that Friday. I also ordered their Paradise Iced Tea, which was good, but not spectacular at a paradise level in my opinion. The tri tip sandwich could have been executed in all the right ways, but the Serrano chilis were overdone and took over the sandwich. The balance was thrown off. The Serrano masked the overly chunky tri tip and my palate. If the Serrano chilis were diminished by a half or even two thirds, this would be a far better sandwich. The quality of the sesame seeded hero bus was great and I could taste it, but overshadowed by the Serranos.I could tell the cheese sauce was also well thought out and executed on its own, but again the chilis masked all that goodness. The same goes for the chunky sauteed onions, whose sweetness could have offered a nice counterpoint to the tri tip and chilis, but was overwhelmed by the chilis. This also applied to the tri tip, whose Wagyu flavor should have been at the center of this sandwich, but was pushed aside by the Serranos. You're onto a good thing with this Tri Tip and I was looking forward to enjoying it, given we don't commonly see the tri tip cut on the East Coast. When you run this special again, back off the Serranos by a considerable amount and chop the tri tip a bit more finely so one can eat it without having to eat oversized chunks. The quality is there, but the balance and execution were off. 3.4 stars

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    The Stand - American Classics Redefined

    The Stand - American Classics Redefined

    4.5
    (824 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    The best feature of this business is the service. Every employee interacts with you, offers to…read morehelp, and they even offer to cleanup your mess when you leave. You can tell who is the manager - he's the guy sitting at a table with a "Stand" hat and tee-shirt feverishly entering data and looking at stuff on the computer. Why are managers always the one at the table with a laptop? If you go just down the block to Flower Child the manager is the one working at the counter handing our orders, or delivering orders to tables and interacting with the guests. Never saw him use a laptop but I'm certain he does. But the manager said goodbye to us as we left. A chicken sandwich with chicken and cole slaw was made with chicken that we very flat and hard, and had no real taste at all. I think we've been trained to get all our flavor from sauces - they had lots of sauces available and brought them to the table on request. A basket of sweat potato fried was undercooked and too soft. Not so good even with salt and lots of sauces. Of course we didn't eat the signature burger....that's what The Stand is known for...so we didn't really give them a chance for their home run. The place was about 25% full at about 3pm so ambiance was fairly quiet and service was quick. Not sure about a return visit. We're on the fence.

    I am going to round up my rating to 4 stars. It is located in the The Bluffs shopping centre off…read moreCalifornia State Route 73 and MacArthur Boulevard. The staff here are very friendly. Their menu is solid, with burgers and other items that make a casual meal. You can also order via their app to pick up. They get really busy at times, and orders take a little longer. There have been a few times when they made the wrong order by mixing up sauces among items I have ordered. For example, the sauces I order for fries were added to a hot dog. That can be annoying, especially when the orders state which condiments go with what items. They do correct the orders, which I appreciate. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. Because the Newport Beach weather is amazing year-round, eating outdoors is definitely a treat.

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    Flippoly

    Flippoly

    3.4
    (113 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    There's a reason this place has much lower rating than the Buena Park location…read more This is the worst sodduksodduk I've ever had. The rice cake was wrinkly and watery. Honestly it tasted disgusting. I took one bite and threw out the rest. Also, I'm not sure why they are using a burger bun instead of the same bread in the Buena Park location. It does not go well with the sandwich. There's only 1 person working so she was busy making the drinks/food by herself. I guess I'll stick to the Buena Park location.

    It is nice and convenient to have this as an option within literal walking distance of UCI. The…read moreplace itself is super bare bones but at least you save on tip. You order at a kiosk, grab your own utensils and water, and throw out your own bowls and plates after. There's even a stack of takeout bags for customers to grab. The single staff member just fulfills the order and leaves it at the counter. As other reviewers have mentioned, the female employee isn't particularly warm and fuzzy but that's fine with me. The ramen here appears to be literally buldak ramen and shin ramen. The "mild" flavor shows no chili pepper icons next to it but if you can't handle spice, I would avoid. The K-style tteokbokki and udon is pretty spicy (two chili pepper icons) compared to some others we've had locally. It comes with fish cake and wide glass noodles. My fish cakes were a little dried out because of being overdone (or over reheated I should say). However, the other bowls for the rest of my group seemed to be fine. The flavor otherwise was good. Portion size is acceptable for the price. The udon was bouncy and cooked to perfection (not overdone or soft). The bulgogi bowl is totally not spicy so it's a good option for someone who doesn't want something spicy. It's not mentioned on the menu but it's served with a generous helping of roasted seaweed flakes on top. The portion was okay for the price but honestly, I think I prefer CA Gogi a few storefronts over which is somewhat similar in price but at least offers a choice of banchan to make your bowl more interesting. I would come back again if I was in the area and needed a close location to UCI and wanted tteokbokki for a reasonable price and is fast.

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    The Terrace

    4.6
    (135 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    While waiting in a long line to receive my diploma, I decided to check Yelp for a lunch spot after…read moreCommencement. I came across the Terrace, located near the university, which featured a lovely patio and scenic views overlooking the golf course. When we arrived around two in the afternoon, the restaurant was nearly empty. The interior was stylish, but I preferred sitting outside to enjoy the view. A large group of golfers was having lunch nearby. Since it wasn't crowded, our server easily arranged a table for seven. One downside was a man who continued to smoke on the patio despite being told it wasn't allowed, though fortunately, he didn't smoke the entire time. My man and I shared a Mexican Mango Mule, which was especially refreshing after the lengthy ceremony. We sampled several dishes--calamari, chicken wings and fries, beef tacos, and chicken tacos--in order of preference, from most favorite to least (though none were bad, just varying in appeal). The kids enjoyed a bowl of Bolognese and seemed satisfied. To top it off, the staff surprised me with a complimentary brownie and ice cream to celebrate my graduation. The service was excellent, the venue was perfect for lunch, and the food was delicious!

    Happy Hour 4-7 PM, daily ($2 off bar bites, draft beer, house spirits, and wines by the glass). In…read moreaddition to well drinks (which were appreciatively strong), we ordered: - Mexican Street Corn, $12 (tender and tasty appetizer); - Arugula House Salad, $9 (hit-the-spot in being clean-&-simple; I was content, but may be light on the dressing for those who require more); - Bolognese, $19 (hubby found very tasty and satisfying) Learning that they have Taco & Tequila Tuesdays and Whiskey Wednesdays offer more incentive to return -- which we did for Whiskey Wednesday; we enjoyed their: - $10 Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned (very tasty) - Spinach Artichoke Dip, $14 (the dip was OK; the house tortilla chips were delightfully thick-&-crispy) Sitting outside offers fresh air and comfortable breezes, and pretty views of the golf course. The 5-star friendly, professional, and attentive-yet-unrushed service from Cassandra and (on our return visit) bartender, Drew certainly added to making our experiences very enjoyable. Fun-and-fabulous find!

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    Our renovated dining area features a full bar & opens to a patio with tables, a couch by a fire pit, and stunning golf course views.
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