Great place to grab a drink before a show at the Constellation Room! Great cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shishito Peppers
Gibran Bakhos
so.. typically i like to write rave reviews, but i will be honest here.. your hamburger is probably the worst i have ever had. or right up there. After eating a hamburger which by the way costs 32$ and comes with NO SIDES AT ALL, i threw half away in trash and went to 7-11 on fairview got a protien chake and cookie because that was such a let down . you cut the onions so big, the flavor is so bad .. the only redeeming quality was the bun, which was stellar. and your wait staff. i love the look of this place though and have been here before and gotten good food prior. just avoid the burger. it is horrific .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
P T
What a surprise & great evening we had. Jared behind the bar was awesome & full of suggestions. Def will be back! Burrata is a must.Parking: Industrial park so plenty of apitsKid-friendliness: Leave em home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, French Fries, Fried Chicken
Jeff Olshan
My favorite OC restaurant. Great food, relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Meadors
Outstanding food and drinks. One of the unique experiences in OC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenelle Wallace
Great food and great ambiance. Really appreciated that the patio was warm and cozy (overhead heaters) even on a cold rainy day and that the staff kept it open just for us - very accommodating and great service. We ordered 5 small plates for the two of us and loved the chile relleno and mushrooms
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MiTom Pham
I visited Arc Food & Libations on a Sunday funday adventure with my friends. We wanted to try something new and this place looked promising. Walking in, we were met with a dimly lit yet inviting atmosphere, the warmth of the fire oven adding a comforting touch. We ordered a variety of dishes and drinks to share.The menu sounded exciting, so we dove in. The Duck Tacos arrived first, looking tempting with their vibrant colors. Sadly, the "okie at best" description sums it up well. The portion was tiny, not justifying the price tag, and the overall flavor lacked punch.The Glazed Seabass came next, and while cooked well, the overwhelming tomato flavor overshadowed the delicate fish. It felt unbalanced, leaving us wanting more from the dish.Lastly, the Crab Cake. Packed with generous chunks of crab, it delivered on both taste and texture. It was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, with generous chunks of crab meat. It was served with a tangy and creamy sauce that complemented the crab well. The IPA beer was also very good. It was refreshing and hoppy, and had a nice balance of bitterness and sweetness.Overall, Arc offered a cool vibe and friendly service. However, the food fell short of expectations, especially considering the price point. The small portions and unbalanced flavors left us feeling like something was missing. While the Crab Cake and IPA were definite highlights, the rest needs some refinement to truly shine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nicole Mars
I had a reservation today for 5 people. My husband and I had our parents in town who happen to be 3 seniors. The hostess brought us a table outside. When we asked for a seat inside she just walked away. She said that’s the only table they had. She didn’t even suggest for us to wait nor even try to propose anything. 100% I’d never come back.I’m sure this is an ageist restaurant and with the rudeness of the host it’s a total fail. Learn to treat your guests with a welcoming attitude, or don’t go in the service industry.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Elizabeth Morgan
For starters the chairs are very uncomfortable. The noise level is rather high, difficult to converse across the table. The food has good flavor, but nothing extraordinary. My friend took two bottles of wine, corkage fee is $20. Not too bad right? Except they asked us to leave after they uncorked the second bottle. Rainy night made the patio unusable. I get it, but then don’t uncork the bottle and then summarily ask us to leave.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Leza-Ann Gueit
We had been before and loved it, took friends back this past Saturday (we had reserved weeks before )and was so disappointed. My food went back 3 times, our desert spoons that were put on our table went back at least 5 times as they were covered in food and had not been washed properly. Just before we paid we overheard our waitress and a female manger asking how quickly they can get us out , Then shortly after we had paid they asked us to leave as they had other people waiting, we spent over $400 and basically got kicked out - I have never in all my years experienced this kind of service.
food is delicious, nice atmosphere....we had a nice dinner, relaxing and enjoying our friends company. once they brought the check and we paid, they asked us if we can leave, to give our table to the next group, as they didn't have an outdoor seating due to the rain., i was upset, as we had to shorten our time with our friends. i was still sipping in my wine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Steak, Wedge Salad with Bacon, Brussels, French Fries
Carrie Menendez
We went for date night, great speakeasy vibe and food and cocktails were terrific.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will W
Expensive but fun.Kid-friendliness: Not at all kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad with Bacon
Jesus Pasillas
Great atmosphere, food was delicious, though pricy but well worth it. Rib meat melts off the bone and delicious. Duck tacos are really good. Just make sure to ask for a little extra hot sauce. Steaks are perfectly fire cooked to your desired temperature.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Petrillo
GreatFood, staff, all terrificThanksVegetarian options: Mixed group of vegan and non veganEveryone enjoyed their mealsStaff clear on what was vegan vs vegetarian vs meat
Great place to grab a drink before a show at the Constellation Room! Great cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shishito Peppers
so.. typically i like to write rave reviews, but i will be honest here.. your hamburger is probably the worst i have ever had. or right up there. After eating a hamburger which by the way costs 32$ and comes with NO SIDES AT ALL, i threw half away in trash and went to 7-11 on fairview got a protien chake and cookie because that was such a let down . you cut the onions so big, the flavor is so bad .. the only redeeming quality was the bun, which was stellar. and your wait staff. i love the look of this place though and have been here before and gotten good food prior. just avoid the burger. it is horrific .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
What a surprise & great evening we had. Jared behind the bar was awesome & full of suggestions. Def will be back! Burrata is a must.Parking: Industrial park so plenty of apitsKid-friendliness: Leave em home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, French Fries, Fried Chicken
My favorite OC restaurant. Great food, relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food and drinks. One of the unique experiences in OC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great ambiance. Really appreciated that the patio was warm and cozy (overhead heaters) even on a cold rainy day and that the staff kept it open just for us - very accommodating and great service. We ordered 5 small plates for the two of us and loved the chile relleno and mushrooms
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Arc Food & Libations on a Sunday funday adventure with my friends. We wanted to try something new and this place looked promising. Walking in, we were met with a dimly lit yet inviting atmosphere, the warmth of the fire oven adding a comforting touch. We ordered a variety of dishes and drinks to share.The menu sounded exciting, so we dove in. The Duck Tacos arrived first, looking tempting with their vibrant colors. Sadly, the "okie at best" description sums it up well. The portion was tiny, not justifying the price tag, and the overall flavor lacked punch.The Glazed Seabass came next, and while cooked well, the overwhelming tomato flavor overshadowed the delicate fish. It felt unbalanced, leaving us wanting more from the dish.Lastly, the Crab Cake. Packed with generous chunks of crab, it delivered on both taste and texture. It was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, with generous chunks of crab meat. It was served with a tangy and creamy sauce that complemented the crab well. The IPA beer was also very good. It was refreshing and hoppy, and had a nice balance of bitterness and sweetness.Overall, Arc offered a cool vibe and friendly service. However, the food fell short of expectations, especially considering the price point. The small portions and unbalanced flavors left us feeling like something was missing. While the Crab Cake and IPA were definite highlights, the rest needs some refinement to truly shine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
I had a reservation today for 5 people. My husband and I had our parents in town who happen to be 3 seniors. The hostess brought us a table outside. When we asked for a seat inside she just walked away. She said that’s the only table they had. She didn’t even suggest for us to wait nor even try to propose anything. 100% I’d never come back.I’m sure this is an ageist restaurant and with the rudeness of the host it’s a total fail. Learn to treat your guests with a welcoming attitude, or don’t go in the service industry.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
For starters the chairs are very uncomfortable. The noise level is rather high, difficult to converse across the table. The food has good flavor, but nothing extraordinary. My friend took two bottles of wine, corkage fee is $20. Not too bad right? Except they asked us to leave after they uncorked the second bottle. Rainy night made the patio unusable. I get it, but then don’t uncork the bottle and then summarily ask us to leave.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
We had been before and loved it, took friends back this past Saturday (we had reserved weeks before )and was so disappointed. My food went back 3 times, our desert spoons that were put on our table went back at least 5 times as they were covered in food and had not been washed properly. Just before we paid we overheard our waitress and a female manger asking how quickly they can get us out , Then shortly after we had paid they asked us to leave as they had other people waiting, we spent over $400 and basically got kicked out - I have never in all my years experienced this kind of service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
food is delicious, nice atmosphere....we had a nice dinner, relaxing and enjoying our friends company. once they brought the check and we paid, they asked us if we can leave, to give our table to the next group, as they didn't have an outdoor seating due to the rain., i was upset, as we had to shorten our time with our friends. i was still sipping in my wine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Steak, Wedge Salad with Bacon, Brussels, French Fries
We went for date night, great speakeasy vibe and food and cocktails were terrific.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expensive but fun.Kid-friendliness: Not at all kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad with Bacon
Great atmosphere, food was delicious, though pricy but well worth it. Rib meat melts off the bone and delicious. Duck tacos are really good. Just make sure to ask for a little extra hot sauce. Steaks are perfectly fire cooked to your desired temperature.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GreatFood, staff, all terrificThanksVegetarian options: Mixed group of vegan and non veganEveryone enjoyed their mealsStaff clear on what was vegan vs vegetarian vs meat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5