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03.22.25 My fourth time here, primarily dinner except today where we had 'brunch' Pretty good on service overall, from reception to sit down and service. Food presentation has been top notch. Food is good to great except that it's a little bit on the salty side. The waiter was very nice to offer a replacement but I didn't take the offer. If it was too salty, I'd probably take the offer or get something else. I don't know if others have felt the same. It could just be me although I have to mention that the food runs a tad bit salty. I appreciate the regular check in by wait staff, especially filing water drinks. It's a relaxing place to go and sit down for lunch or dinner. Plenty of parking although the parking lots can be very busy on weekends.
Let’s begin by noting that we waited for 10 minutes for a server to approach us and inquire about our drink preferences. After placing our order, it took an additional 10 minutes for our glasses of wine to arrive. The food was absolutely terrible! I ordered the pork chop, and it tasted like a fish had been cooked on top of it. The shaved Brussels sprouts were equally disappointing; they lacked flavor and effort in seasoning. To top it off, they served peraid sweet potatoes, which were as bland as a jar of baby food. Honestly, I can make a better meal than this. I won’t be returning!
Had a wonderful evening at Rancho Capistrano Winery in Ladera Ranch. We had reservations and were seated at a lovely booth. Brynn was our server and was fantastic. She was kind, knowledgeable, and very professional. We started with the spinach artichoke dip with chips, which was quite good. My wife had a glass of Bella Chardonnay, and I had a glass of the Capo Grand Blend. Both wines were very good. Brynn took our entree orders, and my wife had the grilled salmon, and I had the scallops. Both dishes were presented well and served at the perfect temperature. The meals were tasty and plentiful. We finished the evening with a cappuccino. Also, the young woman on the keyboard had a fantastic voice, and her music was soothing and lovely. This was our first time here, and overall, it was very good. Highly recommended
It was our first time at the winery, and overall disappointing. I will give them credit on food, the food was great. The appetizer, and entrees, did not disappoint. My reason for the low rating was service. We expect at least a mid level of service at a venue that competes with other fine dining, but the wait staff left us unattended for lengthy periods of time, we lucked out that the table busser provided us utensils, and water. To top it off after spending almost an hr waiting for our meals, we had to wait another 15 mins to get the check and pay.
I thought the food was very good not stellar. I had the pork chop and I honestly don’t remember what my wife ordered… It did not leave much of an impression. I might go back and try something else.