True Food Kitchen - Newport

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   sheila VIP

   Orange County58 reviews

   1.0

   Dined today

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

   We used to eat here fairly regularly. Have not been in a while so we went tonight. Sadly the restaurant was just not the same as before. Almost empty- I can understand why- and it felt like we were in a big empty food hall…no ambience or cozy comfort. The food was awful. It tasted like it was prepared days ago and reheated. The happy hr wine was also terrible. We will never ever return. I predict this restaurant is going to die.
   

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   Trevor VIP

   Los Angeles22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Had lunch at True Food today and was thoroughly impressed! The service was fantastic—well above expectations—and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. A truly enjoyable experience all around. Highly recommend!
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded today

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Trevor! We're thrilled to hear that you were impressed with the service and enjoyed the fresh, flavorful dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   T

   Orange County3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

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

   Modest portions (hungry male diners) but good flavor and great service
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your review, T! We're glad you enjoyed the flavor and great service, and we appreciate your feedback on the portion sizes.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

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

   I used to LOVE True Food Kitchen. Visited a lot, supported them during Covid, and just went tonight after a long break. The restaurant and good service are the same, but prices are significantly higher, and the menu items that were a go-to (hummus and vegetable appetizer, edamame dumplings, kale salad) were far inferior. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be back to an old favorite.
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded 6 days ago

   We apologize for the disappointing experience with our menu changes and pricing, Jennifer. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on improving our offerings to hopefully welcome you back in the future.
   

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   Karen VIP

   Orange County46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

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

   True Foods Kitchen is a great place to meet up with friends and consistently has great fresh food and great service.
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded on 19 March 2025

   Thank you for your review, Karen! We're happy to hear you enjoy meeting up with friends at our place and appreciate our fresh food and great service.
   

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   KellyB123 VIP

   Orange County12 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

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

   Good service and ambiance. The food wasn’t very or very good and neither of us finished our meal.
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded 6 days ago

   We apologize that the food did not meet your expectations, Kelly. Thank you for your feedback, and we will work on improving our food quality to provide a better experience in the future.
   

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   Ross VIP

   Orange County44 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   Been a few times before and liked it a lot but this time was disappointed in the quality of the meal. My husband ordered the grass fed burger which was super salty and bland as could be… even with carmelized onions, cheese, and umami. Also the honey carrots were undercooked and tasteless. The best part of the meal was our cocktail and the service which was wonderful.
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded on 10 March 2025

   Thank you for your feedback, Ross. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the burger and honey carrots, and we'll work on improving these dishes. We're glad you enjoyed the cocktail and service, and we hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.
   

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   Shawn VIP

   Palm Springs9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   Loved dining at True Foods Fashion Island! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming!
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded on 10 March 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Shawn! We're happy to hear you enjoyed dining with us and found our team friendly and welcoming.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   We booked days ahead to dine with friends with severe dietary restrictions from out of town. We were not told the entire restaurant was booked for a party and upon our arrival the hostess proceeded to seat us outside under a tarp on a cold and rainy evening. The server was pleasant and did his best. Due to the event our drinks & food were significantly delayed & my husband’s meal was inedible. Our server was apologetic and said it wasn’t right. This is my first negative review but hope the management has the courtesy in the future to notify customers of booked events and that outside seating is the only option.
   

   True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded 6 days ago

   We apologize for the disappointing experience you had, especially with the seating and delays. Thank you for your feedback, and we will work on improving our communication and service to better accommodate our guests in the future.
   

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    Anat

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

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

    The hostess was not pleasant: We asked her to move us to another table and she said that there is nothing available until I found one. On the other hand, we had a great waitress! The food was only ok. It looks like they use fresh ingredients but the final dishes didn't have a lot of flavor. It was very loud in the restaurant and cold (it was a cold day but a little bit of heat would have been appreciated)
    

    True Food Kitchen - NewportResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback, Anat. We apologize for the unpleasant experience with the hostess and the lack of flavor in the dishes; we'll work on improving these aspects and the restaurant environment to enhance your future visits.
    

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