Chapter One: the modern local

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   Josh

   San Francisco3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   I used to work in the industry for 10+ years, I am aware it was obviously St. Pattys day + their 14 year anniversary party. However, it was busy, but not SLAMMED. We just never got service! We got sat at our table by who I am assuming was the owner/manager, sat there for over 15 min with no menus, no drinks etc. The owner manager advised someone to take our drink order which he did but we ended up watching as our “server” was talking to other people, showing them videos on their phone for a legit 20 min. Then we saw that after 20 min gone by, he realized he never put our drinks in (we watched him the whole time after he took our drink order, he never went to the terminal once to put in our drinks order, he was just chatting with other guests). At this point it is about 7:20pm and we had a reso at 6:45pm, no drinks on the table, no menu. My wife is pregnant and wasnt trying to wait on these guys all night so we just left and got some tacos elsewhere. Super disappointing.
   

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   Melissa VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

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

   Excellent service, great food! A wonderful place to have dinner. Really enjoyed the restaurant. Will be back.
   

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   Rachael

   San Diego2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   The food, service, and accommodations were excellent, but the television was so noisy that we couldn't talk to each other.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   They changed their menu to the extent that it is no longer a Foodie Standard like it was back in the day. In addition they no longer serve up craft cocktails.
   

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   widneyh

   San Diego6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Not enough wait staff. Food did not come out on time for our party to eat together. It took 15 minutes to get a bill and it was totally wrong. No coffee refill until meal was almost finished. Bathrooms need a cleaning. 2nd time there. Disappointed.
   

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   Paul

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

   JJ & his crew did a fantastic job with the food. Natalie took great care with us & she has an amazing attitude.
   

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   Robert VIP

   Puerto Vallarta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Really kind people with exceptional food!! We would absolutely return.
   

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   Jacinda

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 January 2025

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

   Great service, great food and easy parking! We will definitely be back. Great spot!
   

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   Joanie VIP

   Los Angeles16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 January 2025

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

   Nice booth by the window. Had a few cold draft beers, very smooth. Ordered the sliders and french fries. Order came out quick and was just enough to get us through to our event down the street. Live music playing just as we left but had a great vibe. We'd go back!
   

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    Whitty VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

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

    Chapter One feels like stepping into a scene in a novel. A converted bookstore, the menu often contains fun literary allusions and the simple fare is well crafted and cooked perfectly. They also make fun variations of moscow mules. The menu changes but there always seem to be mac and cheese, elevated vegan tacos, other tacos, steak and there is always something delicious. A fun and worthy destination that will not break the bank!
    

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