A Crystal Cove

“Boasting a prime location and an impeccably curated interior, this eatery radiates an effortless charm. We visited for a refined happy hour, sampling the La Ultima Fumar and the Gilded Lily. Both were standouts; a masterfully balanced blend of mezcal, lime, and chartreuse that proved both refreshingly bright and deceptively potent. To accompany the spirits, we opted for the charcuterie board. It was a sophisticated spread featuring a decadent quartet of creamy blue, aged cheddar, brie, and a zesty jalapeño compound cheese. Paired with savory prosciutto and chorizo, and elevated by a sweet-savory duo of onion jam and honey, it was a truly delightful pairing. We will certainly be returning for a second act.”

“We made reservations for an 11:00 brunch and had a great experience from start to finish. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes, and they were delicious. The best pancakes I've ever eaten. Ordered a Veuve Clequet mimosa to top it off. This is definitely a great spot for a Sunday morning brunch with a lovely friends. The atmosphere was relaxed, making it easy to enjoy both the meal and conversation. Parking was super easy at that time. The service was wonderful. Overall, excellent place for a lovely breakfast.”

“Before even walking into the restaurant, you're greeted by a parking lot full of exotic cars. It's valet only, I think about $10. Hosts were very friendly and seated us immediately. Attire is like business casual, I even saw some locals wearing flip flops. We were dressed nice and we stood out. Seemed everyone that dressed up for this spot almost was labeled as non- local. Came to celebrate Father's Day and my dad's birthday. Were sat in a nice cozy booth facing another booth. Pro tip- If you reserve, make a reservation for a back wall booth facing the bar. The bar has a pretty spectacular design to it, not to mention GREAT people watching. We started out with the Whipped Feta, that is a MUST, the feta mixed with the hot honey and herbs was amazing and the bread that paired was perfect. I wish it came with more bread cause there was a lot of feta dip left on the plate. Also a shared Caesar salad, can't go wrong. Then I had the 16oz ribeye $70 which was delicious but I gotta say, a restaurant that is owned by "A Restaurant" I thought this ribeye would be the same, it wasn't as tender. My husband got the recommended pork tomahawk $58, which was tender. My mom got the crusted halibut which was excellent and my dad got the filet mignon $58. We finished with my dad's birthday dessert of a rhubarb strawberry mini pie, it was nice that came with a candle and a little birthday message. Unfortunately the dessert was not comped, I'm not really sure if they do that there. Server was great the whole time, though not as attentive as we wanted her to be especially when like a drink ran out. Was completely astonished when we saw the bill, I guess the parking lot should've told us the story, but it was about a $530 dinner. To be honest, for that price point I guess I was expecting everything to blow us out of the water, but that wasn't it. You know when you just feel good about your payment, this wasn't that feeling. Probably won't be back. Still love A Restaurant, this one was just too bougie for us. Glad we tried it though. They should have a complimentary birthday dessert, something simple that doesn't cost them much.”

“.an absolute wonderful drive down pch to a luncheon destination on an amazing saturday, the old gendarme still greets you at the door with quizical looks if you look a little off, myself i ordered apps, yellow tuna-delicious on a warm crouton, clam chowder-really good but they need to smash all the potatoes it was a little lumpy, chicken liver patte-amazingly delicious, even my companion was impressed, main dish was vodka rigatoni i wasn't impressed undercooked but pallatable you can taste the yummie vodka, still worth to come back and try more dishes if nothing but just for the beautiful drive scenery,,,enjoy”

“Stopped here for some cocktails on a Saturday after dinner at Marche Moderne. I’ve been to this A Crystal Cove location a few times, mainly just for drinks, and it’s always a fun stop. The atmosphere is lively, especially with the DJ. It definitely leans more social and energetic which I love. The bar is almost always packed, so be prepared to hover if you’re hoping to grab a seat. Cocktails are well-crafted and consistent, which is really all I’m looking for when I come here. It’s a great place to continue the night, people watch, and soak in the upbeat vibe. Haven’t had the chance to dine in at this location yet, but for cocktails and ambiance alone, it’s my go to!”