Nova Kitchen & Bar

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   RITA

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Great food! Had Brussels sprouts, BTS appetizers. Mac and cheese, wagyu rib eye, short ribs and everything was delicious!! Very good service! Would recommend!
   

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   Michael

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Overpriced items. Lobster Scampi xmas dish was horrible (it took forever to arrive too) - korean galbi seemed it was only seasoned with sesame seeds. Cocktails were watered down. Waitress lost her voice and seemed sick without a mask on.
   

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   Vic

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Great restaurant and ambiance. Waiter was very courteous. It took him a bit longer to come back and take our order after initially bringing out water. But once he did, the food came out very quickly and was delicious. Will definitely come back.
   

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   Alexis

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Food was great but the service and ambiance was incredible!!! Did it for my birthday dinner and absolutely would recommend :)
   

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   Ken

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The food was very good. The service was excellent!!! Ryann was an amazing server. Attentive, personable and efficient. Also, all the other servers who came by were great too. David, the manager, was so very kind to my kids. We hope to be back the next time we are in town.
   

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   James

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Excellent experience from the service to the food and ambience as it is usually a great place for date nights. see you again soon.
   

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   Mina

   VIP

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 19 December 2024

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

   Very mediocre service. Had a tiny table for a party of 4, when asked to move to a bigger table we were offered a small extra table on the side to put extra plates on it. Drinks arrived after entrees, and food was not spread out evenly.
   

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   Neda

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

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

   I had high hopes for Nova kitchen,having made a reservation three weeks in advance to celebrate my birthday. Since it was close to the holidays and most good restaurants were likely booked, we planned ahead to secure this special spot, which came highly recommended for its beautiful décor. Unfortunately, the experience was beyond disappointing. The day before our reservation, we received a message saying there had been a “miscommunication” due to a last-minute private party at 6:30 PM. They asked us to change our reservation to either 4:15 PM or 8:15 PM. Reluctantly, and with no other feasible options, we accepted the 4:15 PM time, with the promise of VIP treatment. Upon arriving at 4 PM after a 90-minute drive, the restaurant was completely empty—an ironic contrast to their excuse about being “booked.” Despite this, the host made us wait while taking two lengthy phone calls, offering no acknowledgment or apology. When we were finally seated, it was in a secluded corner with filthy windows, far from the ambiance we’d expected. The area felt neglected and unworthy of even a casual restaurant, let alone a supposedly upscale one. When we requested to be moved to the main dining area, we were told those tables were reserved for 6:30 PM guests—two and a half hours later. It was clear that despite booking three weeks in advance for a special occasion, and arriving far before their private event, we were not being accommodated. This dismissive attitude, combined with the unclean and isolated seating, made it impossible to enjoy our celebration. We left without dining, deeply disappointed and insulted. It’s shocking that a restaurant that markets itself as high-end would treat customers this way, especially for a special occasion. This experience ruined what should have been a memorable evening. Their lack of professionalism, poor communication, and disregard for guests are unacceptable. I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for quality service or respec
   

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   Joseph

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   Really nice place. Made a reservation with little prep time since another plan didn't work out, and I'm glad we chose this place. Our server Merry was really sweet and made great recommendations. I'm planning on coming back sometime in the future.
   

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    Nancy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

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

    Table for 2. We had the Shrimp tempura, volcano roll, chow mein, & Kung pao chicken. Kung pao chicken had no chicken! It was all batter! Chow mein was ehh. Sushi rolls where not the best. Overall I can have better sushi & Chinese food elsewhere for way cheaper & better taste. Also had 2 alcohol drinks, presentation was nice but taste was not good. Taste was like alcohol & water. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND. DEFINITELY NOT GOING BACK!
    

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