Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

Name: Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge
Address: 30865 Gateway Pl Rancho, Mission Viejo, CA, United States, 92694
Telephone: (949) 503-3086
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

738 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge is a modern speakeasy with the allure of old Hollywood, offering a menu of east coast classics with west coast flavor and finesse. This chef driven, husband and wife owned restaurant provides a comfortable neighborhood dining experience. Scarlet offers local, quality ingredients carefully curated to meet every diners desires. Scarlet is a place for everyone to enjoy a date night or just a quick bite at the bar. Scarlet introduces a new menu every season courtesy of Chef-Owner Paige Riordan and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Martinez. Enjoy a taste of the season from Scarlet’s dining room or heated canyon-view patio and. Scarlet elevates the plate with a new menu of dishes brimming with bold, finessed flavor highlighting peak-of-season ingredients, humanely raised prime meats, and sustainable seafood, reflective of Riordan’s East Coast roots.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 503-3086
Website
http://www.scarletkl.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Paige Riordan
Private party facilities
For private events please email events@ScarletKL.com

Location
30865 Gateway Pl Rancho, Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Neighbourhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Cross Street
Antonio/Ortega
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Scarlet Family Dinner Night
US$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us every Sunday for Scarlet Family Dinner Night! 2-course Prix Fixe Menu & a dessert on the house for you and your family. Kid's receive 1 free meal & drink on the house every Sunday. (must order from the kids menu only and 12 years old and younger). Gather your family for this amazing family deal!

Popular dishes

Bacon Wrapped DatesUS$9.00
stuffed with parmesan romano
Curry Roasted Acorn SquashUS$12.00
maple syrup, cinnamon, orange supremes, endive
Deviled EggsUS$11.00
sriracha, pickled onions, smoked paprika, chives
Grilled CheeseUS$16.00
raclette cheese, sourdough bread, tomato soup, basil
Beet TartareUS$16.00
cashew pine nut crema, shallots, capers, endive, dill
Harvest ChiliUS$13.00
ground bison, acorn squash, chickpeas, ancho chiles, creme fraiche, parsley
Marty's Clam ChowderUS$11.00
traditional hearty new england recipe

Salads

Scarlet Farm SaladUS$15.00
red leaf lettuce, radicchio, tomato, basil, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, soppressata, feta cheese, creamy italian dressing
Winter SaladUS$15.00
roasted local beets, baby arugula, toasted pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce SaladUS$13.00
avocado, radish, toasted pistachios, basil, maple mustard vinaigrette
Kale Caesar SaladUS$14.00
massaged kale, pine nuts, parmesan, horseradish caesar dressing, house made rosemary focaccia

Tacos

East Coast Fish TacosUS$21.00
grilled or fried wild white fish, coleslaw, tartar sauce, flour tortilla
"Pulled" Carrot TacosUS$18.00
slow cooked BBQ carrots, watermelon, radish, avocado, herb slaw, jalapeno, cashew ranch crema, flour tortilla
Rueben TacosUS$24.00
slow cooked pulled pork, sauerkraut, irish white cheddar, romaine, scarlet sauce, flour tortilla

Sandwiches

New England Lobster RollUS$21.00
maine lobster, toasted roll, hand cut seasoned french fries. Choice of Cold or Warm
Sloppy Joe Grilled CheeseUS$18.00
grass fed beef, gruyere cheese, sourdough bread, hand cut seasoned french fries
Scarlet BurgerUS$19.00
grass-fed beef, brioche bun, maple bacon onion jam, irish white cheddar, garlic aioli, homemade rustic fries
Lobster Grilled CheeseUS$21.00
maine lobster, maple bacon jam, gruyere cheese, garlic aioli, sourdough bread, hand cut seasoned french fries

Mains

Coffee Rubbed Lamb ChopsUS$38.00
grilled grass fed australian lamb chops, red wine glazed mushroom sauce, barley & currant medley, roasted herb carrots
Liquid GoldUS$28.00
pork & lamb ragout, pappardelle, shaved parmesan; a Riordan family gem passed on for generations
Cape Grim Filet MignonUS$52.00
8 oz grass fed pan seared filet mignon, potato mousseline, red wine glazed mushroom sauce, maple roasted brussel sprouts with currants & pine nuts
Mediterranean Shrimp RisottoUS$28.00
wild jumbo shrimp, spicy white wine tomato sauce, portuguese linguica, parmesan risotto
Paige's Market Fish
a daily seasonal seafood special served with local market vegetables
- MP
Cape Grim Rib EyeUS$45.00
10 oz grass fed grilled rib eye, sweet potato mousseline, caramelized cabernet pearl onions, roasted asparagus, horseradish mousse
Wild Mushroom BourguignonUS$26.00
wild mushrooms, caramelized pearl onions, red wine sauce, parmesan risotto, parsley
Half Roasted Jidori ChickenUS$34.00
sweet potato mousseline, maple roasted brussel spouts with currants & pine nuts, cranberry sauce, gravy

Sides

Local Seasonal Market VegetablesUS$8.00
sautéed vegetables, garlic, herbs
ColeslawUS$8.00
touch of horseradish
Maple Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$8.00
currants, pinenuts
Potato MousselineUS$8.00
choice of sweet or white potato
Hand Cut Seasoned French FriesUS$8.00
choice of sweet,regular or thick cut rustic fries
Tomato SoupUS$8.00
creme fraiche, basil

What 738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Contemporary American
South Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service and delicious food." Known for its "fabulous fresh food choices and cocktails," patrons often enjoy the vibrant patio ambience with live music. While prices can be high, the creative menu and attentive service make it a "lovely little gem."

738 Reviews

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Rick
VIP
Orange County
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great local restaurant, with great selection of food items! Their drinks are outstanding! Very energetic inside around the bar. Outside patio seating is spread out better. There is live music, which is very nice, but don't get a table near the performer - - the speaker is too loud to hold a conversation.
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Thomas
San Diego
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and ambiance was overall great, the food is a little overpriced for what you receive in terms of quality and the drinks absolutely needs some work. My wife very rarely ever returns drinks, but had to tonight for one of their new holiday drinks and what I had with an expresso martini was lackluster in flavor. Service was overall good and hostess's were friendly and helped us out immediately.
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Bill
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time, great service and good food.
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Ron
VIP
Orange County
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Enjoyed the menu selections. Great cocktails.
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Fred
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Ashley provided great service - checked in on us each time an item was delivered. The clam chowder was soooo good, and the burger plate was also delicious (we substituted the air fried brussel sprouts for the potato fries). The crowd was subdued - perhaps because it was a mid-week reservation - but allowed us to have a conversation comfortably. Meal is a little pricey, but not overly........recommend Scarlet Kitchen for sure....looking forward to our next visit.
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Cindy
Los Angeles
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy the short ribs, kale salad and a quiet evening. Service is always excellent, a real neighborhood gem
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TIM
VIP
Orange County
59 reviews
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Been here multiple times and the meals (dinners) never disappoint! Service is good. We'll be going back again and again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a nice way to spend an afternoon. Brunch on the patio is terrific!
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Beth
VIP
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food noisy but took a very long time for the food to arrive
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Tish
VIP
Baja California
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great, yummy food great service nice sitting outside on the patio I love this place
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FAQs

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 503-3086.

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 738 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

30865 Gateway Pl Rancho, Mission Viejo, CA 92694

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Antonio/Ortega
Neighbourhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paige Riordan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.scarletkl.com/
Phone number
(949) 503-3086
Private party facilities
For private events please email events@ScarletKL.com

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Scarlet Family Dinner Night

Mediterranean Shrimp Risotto

Deviled Eggs

Lobster Grilled Cheese

Raw Bar

Oysters on the Half Shell

Shrimp CocktailUS$16.00

Seared Ahi TunaUS$18.00

Bites

Bacon Wrapped DatesUS$9.00

Curry Roasted Acorn SquashUS$12.00

Deviled EggsUS$11.00

Grilled CheeseUS$16.00

Beet TartareUS$16.00

Harvest ChiliUS$13.00

Marty's Clam ChowderUS$11.00

Salads

Scarlet Farm SaladUS$15.00

Winter SaladUS$15.00

Butter Lettuce SaladUS$13.00

Kale Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Tacos

East Coast Fish TacosUS$21.00

"Pulled" Carrot TacosUS$18.00

Rueben TacosUS$24.00

Sandwiches

New England Lobster RollUS$21.00

Sloppy Joe Grilled CheeseUS$18.00

Scarlet BurgerUS$19.00

Lobster Grilled CheeseUS$21.00

Mains

Coffee Rubbed Lamb ChopsUS$38.00

Liquid GoldUS$28.00

Cape Grim Filet MignonUS$52.00

Mediterranean Shrimp RisottoUS$28.00

Paige's Market Fish

Cape Grim Rib EyeUS$45.00

Wild Mushroom BourguignonUS$26.00

Half Roasted Jidori ChickenUS$34.00

Sides

Local Seasonal Market VegetablesUS$8.00

ColeslawUS$8.00

Maple Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$8.00

Potato MousselineUS$8.00

Hand Cut Seasoned French FriesUS$8.00

Tomato SoupUS$8.00

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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