Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

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   Rqyn

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The restaurant was overwhelmed with their valentines promo taking an hour to serve us our first meal (salad). Food was great overall.
   

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   Gregory

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had a 7:30 pm reservation but when we arrived, we were told no tables available and would be a 30 minute wait. What’s the point of a reservation? The hostess told us they were “overwhelmed.” The servers kept telling us this same thing throughout the night. We ended up having to sit at the bar all night. It was supposed to be a five course pre fixe menu for Valentines Day. Every course was terrible. Second course was hamachi, which consisted of two tiny pieces that were so small you could barely see or taste them. After our second course was over, they told my wife they had run out of her main course selection (short rib) so she would have to pick something else on the fly. My main course was scallops. It consisted of only TWO tiny, very dry and overcooked scallops on a giant bed of rice. It was awful. My wife’s substitution (filet) was equally terrible - overcooked and small. The desert (chocolate Bundt cake) was also bad - super dry and tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. On top of it all, they charged $95 per person for this joke of a pre fixe Valentines Day dinner. We are frequent patrons of Scarlett Kitchen, but will not be going back for a long time after last night’s experience.
   

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   Stephanie

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We were disappointed in our valentine’s experience. It took an hour to be seated at an actual table (we were able to sit at the bar and received free champagne so we brushed it off). But then each course took forever to come out so we were starving and unfortunately the dishes were pretty lacking. It was a preset menu and I had a small starter salad, second course was a plate of carrots, third course was a small chunk of watermelon shaped like a heart, fourth course was supposed to be the “main” but it was literally two scallops and some plain, cold farro, the dessert was small but alright. My husband ordered short ribs instead of the scallops but after waiting forever, the waiter told us they had run out. They gave him another 2 options and he chose one, then after several minutes the waiter came back and told us that that one had run out too, so he was forced to have whatever the last option was. It didn’t seem like they were prepared to do such a big event and I was surprised we didn’t get something comped for him not getting the food he wanted and for how long we had to wait before sitting and between each course. The portions were so small and simple, the drinks were the only good part and I feel kind of sick about spending $300 on a meal like this, especially when we don’t go out often. Also, I never complain which is how you know it was bad.
   

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   Stanton

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

    it was Valentine’s Day and they didn’t seem well prepared for it. The service was very slow. It felt like the kitchen was overwhelmed. A couple next to us sat for over two hours and only got halfway through their fixed price meal before they decided to leave. Ours wasn’t as long, but it definitely took a long time.
   

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   Guy

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Great time! We went for Valentine’s Day! The prefix menu and wine pairing was perfect! We will definitely!
   

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   Jacqueline

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The service is great, and the food is good, but the prices are way too high.
   

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   Cindy

   Los Angeles

   96 reviews

   5.0

   96 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   Super excited they brought back the kale Caesar salad. Always pair it with their delicious Salmon. It's the perfect combination. Crave worthy
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   Orange County

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

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

   The burger was a bit mushy. Reuben tacos were great. Good drinks and fun atmosphere. Inside is loud. Everything seemed a bit pricy but food everywhere is these days.
   

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   Heidi

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 18 January 2025

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

   I love the eclectic menu…something for everyone. The Outerbound Chardonnay was fantastic with the oysters & lobster salad! I can’t wait to go back.
   

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    Ken

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

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

    Great service. Kind, friendly and attentive staff. Creative menu, but poorly executed. Their Ribeye steak was comparable to what I imagine is a Denny’s or a hospital cafeteria steak would taste like. It was loaded it up with a glaze, puree and other oily fluff. Imagine your Denny’s ribeye was served slathered in ketchup. At this point, the restaurant is nothing more than watering hole and burger lounge masquerading as something more. You’ll get more satisfaction and value dining at the In-N-Out nearby.
    

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