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Fennel Kitchen & Bar, Aliso Viejo, CA

Fennel Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
203 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Fennel Kitchen and Bar is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that offers an authentic, healthy, and vibrant dining experience by seamlessly blending the flavors of the sun-kissed Mediterranean shores with exotic Middle Eastern cuisine. Our thoughtfully crafted menu meets diverse dietary preferences, including traditional kabobs bursting with flavor, to simple, authentic vegetarian dishes. We believe beauty lies in the details and we strive to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is memorable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 876-8023
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.fennelkitchenandbar.com/private-events
  • Neighborhood
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 203 people are saying

Fennel Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fennel Kitchen & Bar offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "creative cocktails" and the "baklava cheesecake." The ambiance is described as "lovely and fresh," making it a perfect spot for both family gatherings and date nights. Many patrons plan to return.

203 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Did not disappoint . Will definitely be coming back.

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  2. Judy

    Orange County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. However, the service was poor. Shortly after being seated, we asked for two waters with no ice. We were later presented with two ice waters. We ordered the cauliflower and date appetizer as well as wine. We were served our appetizer, which was warm, without any plates and before our wine was served. After waiting for around seven minutes, we asked that our appetizer be removed, rewarmed and reserved only when we had our wine and plates. After about 15 minutes, we received our wine and shortly after the appetizer was served again - WITHOUT PLATES. We had to once again ask for plates. Because the food was so good, I would definitely go back to Fennel. However, I now know that we need to train the servers on every detail about serving customers. It seems incredible that I need to instruct the server IN ADVANCE to please wait until we have our beverages before serving the appetizer and oh yeah - please bring plates with the appetizer.

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  3. Amerifrikaner VIP

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, slow service, needed to make multiple requests to different staff

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  4. Savannah

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and always super accommodating of my food allergies! Love it!

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  5. JacquelineC

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Risotto and the lamb came out cold. Would prefer food be extra hot and told to eat with caution. Vibes are great. Food is fresh and good quality. I think this time it must’ve sat for too long before it was sent to my table. Loved the salmon bowl and had the eggplant hummus which was interesting!

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  6. Candice VIP

    Orange County26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch today was outstanding. I had the salmon bowl. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The grains and vegetables were delicious. The restaurant is clean and beautifully maintained. The service by Carlos was outstanding! Carlos was friendly, attentive, warm and professional. Fennel Kitchen has become a regular in my restaurant rotation.

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  7. Susan

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. We were a party of 6 so we ordered many items . Hummus platter and cauliflower are great appetizers for a large group. Lamb was tender and well seasoned. Hamburger and beef kabob delicious. Only disappointment was garlic potatoes, blah , no flavor. Will definitely be back again.

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  8. Melanie

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jacob treated us so well, extremely personable, patient and engaging. Food was delicious! Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Jackie

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, look forward to going there many more times.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our Saturday brunch today. Got there at 11am opening time. Service and food were excellent. I had the Shakshuka and a cinnamon vanilla latte, both very good. My wife had the everything scramble and a pistachio latte and she enjoyed those. We’ll be back!

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FAQs

Fennel Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 876-8023.

Fennel Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fennel Kitchen & Bar

26611 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4805

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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