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Fennel Kitchen & Bar, Aliso Viejo, CA

Fennel Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
182 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Fennel Kitchen and Bar is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that offers an authentic, healthy, and vibrant dining experience by seamlessly blending the flavors of the sun-kissed Mediterranean shores with exotic Middle Eastern cuisine. Our thoughtfully crafted menu meets diverse dietary preferences, including traditional kabobs bursting with flavor, to simple, authentic vegetarian dishes. We believe beauty lies in the details and we strive to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is memorable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 876-8023
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.fennelkitchenandbar.com/private-events
  • Area
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fennel Kitchen & Bar is a culinary delight, offering "savory and rich dishes" with a health-conscious twist. Guests rave about its "fresh and airy ambiance" and attentive service. The menu boasts creative Mediterranean flavors, including "delicious appetizers" and standout dishes like the salmon bowl. Ideal for both casual lunches and special occasions!

182 Reviews
  1. violet

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with another couple, was seated in the side area next to the window kind of semi-private. Helped the experience be pretty quiet. We each had separate selections. One the salmon plate, one the ham sandwich, one the beef-kabob plate and one the kale bowl. We also had good wines. Everyone enjoyed their particular selection. The comment was made about how pleasant the background sound was. We were able to converse at a pleasant sound level without having to raise our voices. The service was friendly and quick and checked back occasionally and unobtrusively. Very nice. Good time had by all and the comment was made that we will likely return soon.

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  2. GENCAY

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the food was really delicious and our server was really nice. The variety of food options was also pretty impressive. We really enjoyed our experience.

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  3. nancy

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had avocado toast with an egg. It was good, but the toast was inedible, to hard around the crust t o cut.'

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  4. Danielle

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked for 8:30 pm on a Friday night and when we arrived, they told us the kitchen was closed. One of the servers stared at us like we were doing something evil by walking in for our reservation. Luckily next door was open, the Italian place was delish. Recommend going next door. Maybe not this place due to the flippant way we were treated.

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  5. Bette

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty, delicious food and mocktails; Friendly, competent service. Lunch with friends was most enjoyable! Thank you!

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  6. Regina

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good meal with tasty food and good sized portions. Full bar available for your favorite drinks. Service is always top notch.

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  7. Dana

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Extensive menu including weekend brunch items. Fun mixed drinks. Easy parking. Chicken pesto ciabatta was excellent. Server was very attentive. We will be back.

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  8. gsnb

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely long wait for 2 salads and a sandwich, 40 minutes? no apology? no explanation?

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  9. Tammy

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We went here a few weeks ago and the service and food were great. This time however, we had a waiter who was never around and it was rude. The food was okay this time around too. Not as good as two weeks ago. Disappointed.

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  10. Debra

    VIP

    Orange County

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jacob is always friendly and he works hard to make the experience great!

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FAQs

Fennel Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 876-8023.

Fennel Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Fennel Kitchen & Bar

26611 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4805

Additional information

  • Area
    Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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