Tavern at the Mission

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   Jack

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined today

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

   I had the filet of sole in lemon butter sauce with mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife had the Coconut shrimp appetizer and french onion soup. We shared a Caesar salad. It was all delicious. Our favorite local restaurant.
   

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   Michael

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   My wife had the fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans. It was a wonderful thyme seasoned gravy. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the green beans were very crisp and fresh. I had the Short Rib Stroganoff. It was amazing. Pearl onions, mushrooms, and a wonderfully seasoned sauce along with handmade pasta. The meat was fall apart, tender and perfectly cooked. The noise level would have been a one if it wasn't for the crying child in the other room. 😀😀 We also had the cheese bread as an appetizer. Browned nicely, very crunchy and delicious.
   

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   Sheri

   VIP

   San Diego

   47 reviews

   3.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   So very disappointed today at this luncheon at the relatively new Tavern at the Mission. I ordered the Brown Derby chopped salad that I had enjoyed numerous times at the former Cedar Creek Inn and it was not nearly as good as I remember. I don't eat blue cheese and asked our server if they could add another cheese and she was very curt as she responded NO. She said I could order it without any cheese (as I did) but the restaurant makes no substitutions. In my opinion this is not good customer service, especially the tone of her voice as she responded to my request. I greatly miss the Cedar Creek Inn.
   

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   Lucia

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Large varied menu, easy parking, excellent service, delicious food. There’s a nice view of the Mission lit up at night, but inside the lights, a single candle on each table, are almost too dim to read the menu, but we still recommend it highly!
   

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   FranklyPut

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food was very good, very happy that there’s a happy hour as well. Love the outside patio, especially near the fireplace. Great service from John.
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   I have been getting together with my two girlfriends once a month for over 18 years. We are always looking for a great spot to dine and talk somewhere between San Diego and Whittier—but have never been truly satisfied. After yesterday’s lunch, we have decided Tavern at the Mission is going to be our place to meet! It is BEAUTIFUL. The menu is incredible…we REALLY struggled with what to order and found it all to be spectacular! (The lobster and shrimp sandwich, the French onion soup, the Brussels sprouts….yum!) In addition, our server Bettie was engaging, friendly, helpful and SO GOOD with recommendations. We were really impressed and can’t wait to come back.
   

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   terri

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Menu was varied enough for 3 multigenerational to find the perfect dinner. Service was outstanding and the server, Shari, had detailed knowledge of how each of our dinners would be prepared. Her service was fantastic. Kudos to the chef! I had the Kurobuto double pork chop with maple roasted Brussel sprouts and apple slivers. So much flavor! I had not eaten a pork chop for 25 years and I was assured that this would not be dry due to the brining and slow cooking. It was worth every penny! My guests had filet mignon an Dover sole and were pleased also.
   

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   Kimberly

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 24, 2025

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

   The food was great! Ruben our server made our reunion and dining experience extra special!!!
   

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   Diane

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

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

   First time dining at The Tavern at The Mission was wonderful. It was very busy and although our server John was very busy he took great care of us. The soufflé my husband ordered was fantastic. My favorite was the charred Brussels sprouts. My friends Tequila Shrimp was excellent as well. We will go back. A little pricy.
   

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    Christine

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

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

    Love the patio service was great 😊 We really enjoyed our lunch and the food value was very good
    

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