Lemon & Thyme

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   Louise VIP

   Orange County11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service and food were outstanding! We will definitely go back again!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Thanks to fellow yelpers, we found this foodie standout on our first night in CA (and we are already scheduling our next meal there!). Lemon & Thyme opened 7 months ago and just had their first seasonal menu change. Lots of favorites are still on the menu. Many staff formerly of SOCIAL are here out of their sheer love of the top notch cuisine. It is creative, flavorful and beautifully presented in a tastefully renovated strip mall restaurant steps away from SOCIAL. Gabriel was our waiter and immediate best foodie friend, helping us choose the most satisfying and perfect amount of selections. Every bite was impressive and it was hard to say goodbye to Gabriel without asking when he was working next. I had the new Airline Chicken which is heavenly with its marscapone mashed potatoes and veloute sauce. Kudos to the chef and the attentive staff. Here, you will enjoy the whole experience and think about it for days to come.
   

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   Jennifer

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend and it didn't disappoint. Very cute and quant place in Costa Mesa. The waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a yummy crème brulee. Would recommend for a romantic dinner or evening with friends or family.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waiter was exceptional and really made the whole evening so enjoyable. He was helpful, energetic, respectful and attentive. The food was also delicious with some very unique dishes. So glad we gave Lemon & Thyme a try - it was a lovely dining experience!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The chef 🧑‍🍳 came by to see how it was and it was spectacular! From simple to complex it brought back memories from Italy 🇮🇹 and the whole experience was a joy from start to finish! This place is a gem 💎 in world that is a must. Come with an open heart and that is what you’ll get.
   

   Lemon & ThymeResponded on March 3, 2025

   Wow, what a beautiful review thank you! Knowing that our food brought back memories of Italy for you is the highest compliment we could ask for. We put our heart into every dish, and it means so much that you felt that. Can't wait to welcome you back for another special experience! Grazie mille!
   

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   Marc VIP

   Orange County3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food. Great service. That said, it would have a better experience if it wasn’t so noisy.
   

   Lemon & ThymeResponded on February 23, 2025

   Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We understand that the atmosphere can sometimes feels lively when the restaurant is full, but we do our best to maintain a comfortable dinning experience. We truly appreciate your visit and hope t welcome you back soon!
   

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   Mary Ann

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my second visits this time bringing a friend for her birthday. This is my now go to restaurant locally. Forget the chain restaurants….everyone loved the meal from the artichoke appetizer to the bread…to the beet salad. Mushroom ravioli diner almost licked his plate. Duck mole was a terrific new dish that I myself devoured. Surf and turf platter left the birthday girl just humming and looking forward to her leftovers. Excellent assistance on the wine selection…..perfect When was the last time you saw a dessert item you have NEVER seen on a menu? Baklava Cheesecake! Wait What? We were in! Spectacular surprise that we all agreed was one of the best desserts we could remember. Another bonus they serve coffee drinks! Love them! A nice latte or americano to go with dessert to wrap up our dining experience. From the music playlist to the staff, would not change a thing.
   

   Lemon & ThymeResponded on February 23, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Mary Ann! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to Lemon & Thyme and that we're now your go-to spot for special occasions. It's wonderful to know that our menu, from the artichoke appetizer to the mushroom ravioli diner, left you satisfied and humming. We're glad you loved our Baklava Cheesecake and found the coffee drinks to be a nice addition. Your kind words about our staff and music playlist mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you and your friend back for more memorable experiences. Cheers! Best regards, Lemon & Thyme Management Team
   

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   Gavin

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome little restaurant! It's a fairly small place tucked in a corner in 19th and Harbor. We ordered the Soup du jour (a fantastic porcini mushroom bisque), the gambas al ajillo, the pork belly & black garlic BBQ sauce, their filet mignon and lobster tail surf and turf, and topped with with their homemade Cuban coffee ice cream. Their lobster is quite possibly among the best I've ever had! The staff are really attentive and friendly. Our server, Robert, made sure we had everything we needed, despite how busy it was given it was Valentine's day. Definitely going to have to come back to try out their other dishes in the future, as well as their brunch menu.
   

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   Lemon & ThymeResponded on February 23, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Gavin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Soup du jour, gambas al ajillo, filet mignon, and lobster tail surf and turf. We're glad our staff made your experience memorable, and we're glad you loved our homemade Cuban coffee ice cream! Your feedback on the value is noted, and we're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to Lemon & Thyme for more delicious dishes and drinks. Cheers!
   

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   Kelly

   Orange County35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food and the staff is wonderful. Highly recommended!
   

   Lemon & ThymeResponded on February 23, 2025

   Hey Kelly, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our staff to be wonderful. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience and your feedback validates our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Lemon & Thyme soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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    Ted

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We've eaten at a LOT of restaurants, domestically and abroad. Lemon & Thyme is, hands down, the best we've ever encountered. The striped sea bass was excellent and the dessert, baklava cheese cake, was indescribably delicious. The waiter, Gabriel, was so accommodating and attentive, we immediately felt at home. We will be going back. Frequently.
    

    Lemon & ThymeResponded on February 23, 2025

    Thanks for the review, Ted! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Lemon & Thyme. It's great to know that our striped sea bass and indescribably delicious baklava cheese cake hit the spot! We're also glad that our team's attentive service made you feel at home. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals and experiences. Cheers!
    

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