Not sure why this place has 3.8 stars. We had a great time and meal. It's a steakhouse on campus of the Ritz Carlton. Nice, mellow, intimate atmosphere. Bread service was great as a start. The wines and drinks are as you would expect from a high end steak house. We had the charcuterie which was awesome and wagyu carpaccio both were amazing. We shared the New York, seafood pasta and sea bass. All we're great to amazing. The chicken dish was in the dry side and the steak was 4 star but a good steak which would make anyone happy. Sides were good as well with mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms.
Love Michael Mina restaurants and the Stone Hill Tavern at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Beach was spectacular. Eno Steak not so much. The restaurant is small, just off the main lobby towards the entrance of the hotel. It's elegant, well decorated, and boasts a visually stunning wine room, but has no views. The menu was adequate but not very robust. Prices were reasonable given the setting, but IMO the food selection and quality was on the lower end of what I'd expect from a Mina restaurant. Service was excellent and we enjoyed the meal, but I wouldn't recommend or return.
In a word...remarkable. From being greeted by Larry to engaging with our server, Diana, we felt so welcomed. Since the food was our main objective we both felt that celebrating our 61st anniversary there was elevated to superb with the quality and appearance of our meals. An added treat was seeing the art work of Sandra Jones Campbell, an artist we've known for many years...we have three originals of hers. Many thanks!
Small steakhouse with very good quality food and good service. Outstanding French Onion soup, fresh very crisp lettuce salads with dressings, very good steaks ordered charred red warm center, finished with key lime pie and cream brûlée. Two large tables were loud and boisterous, especially after eating their meals, good to bring your in-laws or wife's friends.
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The whole experience was exceptional from the Maitre'd, Larry, to the wait staff, Dean and Joshua, everyone made our anniversary dinner so special. The roses on the table and special dessert were a nice touch, in addition to the outstanding food. Overall, it was a memorable evening! Thank you!!
Was mildly disappointed with the experience. Expected much better. Too much mayonnaise in the lobster salad appetizer and too much cheese/cream in the creamed spinach(could barely taste the spinach). Our server was fine and the ambiance is club cozy(Sarah Jones Campbell art through out).
I've dined at some of the finest steakhouses in the U.S., and I found this one to be just average. I get that it's the Ritz Carlton, but the prices here are truly exorbitant. Ultimately, I love steak, but I've enjoyed better meals at more upscale restaurants for half the price.
The server was attentive, but the food took a long time to arrive and it was served cold and incorrect. Overall, it wasn’t worth the price. You can find better meals at a lower cost anywhere else.
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It is set up to be an intimate. But in our experience it was loud and impersonal. We felt rushed and items were removed before we were done. Meal was satisfactory but certainly not a repeat.
Went here for a celebration. Excellent service and food. Had the filet and the wagyu coffee rubbed ny strip with mac and cheese, spinach and mashed potatoes
