My partner and I, along with another couple, opted tor Lalime's special (and very festive) Valentine's pris fixe dinner. It turned out to be a very special treat for the four of us, even at the higher than usual price of $75 per person for amuse bouche, a starter, a salad a main, and a VERY LARGE shared dessert (1 per couple). The amuse bouche was a nicely seasoned Middle Eastern vegetarian frittata that we never got the name for. All 4 of us chose the lobster ravioli in bisque sauce instead of the cauliflower-brussel sprouts-lent koufté; really well-crafted! On the mains, we split on the sea bass (highly rated by those who selected it) and the grilled rib-eye, which I opted for. I seldom ea...
We returned to Lalime's after many years away. It was no fault of theirs: life, kids and distance got in the way. It remains as lovely as ever. It has a relaxing atmosphere, knowledgeable servers, delicious, flavorful and beautifully presented food. We split the osso bucco on polenta, a mushroom stuffed pepper vegan dish, a lovely winter friseé salad. They all were flavorful and delicious. They have a very interesting, varied selection of wines to pair with the Mediterranean flavors. Wine service was very accommodating. Our server wasn't expert about the flavor profiles of the two wines we were interested in so she brought us samples of both. It's so nice when they do that! It's a drive for...
There were five of us dining at the restaurant. Two of us found the food to be so bad that they only ate less than half of their meals, which were also small portions. I ordered halibut in a broth with vegetables, but the vegetables were overcooked and lacked texture and flavor. The halibut was also flavorless. The other two meals were mediocre. However, the lava cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert was enjoyable. Despite good service, we do not plan on returning to this restaurant due to the overall disappointing dining experience.
The food here used to be wonderful. No more. Our meal wasn't exactly terrible, but disappointing. If my wife and I spend $40 or $50 on the same meal at a neighborhood place, we'd say the food was fine not great, not terrible. But at $200, it seems offensive. The ambience at Lamine's remains pleasant. But unless we hear there's been a significant turnaround in meal quality, we won't be back
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While the food was outstanding we felt that for the money we did not get a fair portion. The service wa fabulous and bus boys ere spot on to clear table. Was disappointed that we could not get a bottle of wine and had to purchase by the glass.
Deliciously prepared dishes using high-quality ingredients. The house-made flatbread and freshly squeezed orange juice are a must-try. Lalime's has become a favorite spot for our Saturday brunches.
What's to tell? We have been eating and drinking at Lalime's since 1985. Delicious food with a changing menu, a great staff and wonderful owners have earned a following.
Excellent food and a creative menu. Saffron and mussel soup was especially good; a fettuccini with cauliflower was not so great. The space is unique and endearing.
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Just a wonderful intimate restaurant. Try the chicken biscuits with maple butter. Fantastic atmosphere and dining.
An off night at Lalime’s for fixed price Valentines dinner
2018 Habit 'Mcginley Vineyard ', Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara County
2013 Ambyth Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara County (Orange)
2018 Carpenter 'Stone Vineyard ', Chardonnay, Alexander Valley
2018 Broc, Valdigue Zinfandel Trousseau, Suisun Valley (Rose)
2017 Castellari Bergaglio 'Fornaci ', Cortese, Gavi Piedmont
2016 Laura Lorenzo 'Gavela ', Palomino, Ribeira Sacra Spain
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