Lemon & Thyme

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   Marc

   VIP

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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 County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   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 6 days ago

   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 County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   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 6 days ago

   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 County

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   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 6 days ago

   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 County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   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 6 days ago

   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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   Esmeralda

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   The food and service is amazing here. The staff are courteous and friendly. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. We left feeling happy and full. Will be returning soon and recommending this hidden gem to others!
   

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   Faisal

   VIP

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 7, 2025

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

   The food was delicious and serving e excellent. It was a workday so the noise level was low… not sure how it would be during busy weekend hours.
   

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   William and Mary

   Tokyo

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 7, 2025

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

   We shared a beet salad and had the main dish of octopus and fingerling potatoes, added a glass of wine each for dinner and a slice of baklava cheesecake for dessert for less than $100 for two before tip. Finally a restaurant that does not overserve calories you don't need (except dessert, of course). Not crowded on a Thursday night, but food was tasty and wonderfully presented and every thing worked for us. Many who reviewed before us commented that the service was a highlight, which was also true for us. Probably would reserve on a Friday or Saturday night. Gonna be a hit ...
   

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   Randi

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Great food, wonderful service, nice atmosphere for date night or a mellow dinner
   

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    Mary

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

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

    We had a wonderful time. Can’t wait to go back! The branzino was perfect, as was the service. We especially liked the cheese board with the quince jelly- the quince was a first for us. Delightful!
    

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