Five Crowns

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   Tom

   VIP

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Love the carolers and the Christmas theme!! So awesome
   

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   Shelley

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Restaurant Review: 5 Crowns, Corona del Mar, Ca I recently dined at 5 Crowns with high hopes, given its reputation and charming ambiance for the holiday season. While the food itself was quite good, the overall experience left much to be desired, primarily due to the service. I made a reservation for 7:30 PM and arrived with my guest early, a 93-year-old senior. Despite being a party of two and ordering nothing particularly complex, we didn’t leave the restaurant until after 10 PM. This was a frustratingly long wait, especially as we watched other tables who arrived after us finish their meals and leave while we were still waiting for ours. The most disappointing part was the lack of communication or acknowledgment from the staff. At no point did management—apologize for the delay and the delay was later blamed on the lamb (which Om not buying) For a restaurant of this caliber, I would have expected far better. Afterall this isnt their first rodeo. While the food was enjoyable, the excessively long wait overshadowed the quality of the meal. Dining here should be about the full experience, not just the food, and unfortunately, that part was lacking. I’m hesitant to return, especially if bringing another elderly guest who deserves a more respectful and accommodating experience.
   

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   Peggy

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Five Crowns was beautifully decorated for Christmas and had Carolers singing for each table. It was magical. The menu was limited because of the holiday, but with enough variety for everyone. If you like Prime Rib, you won't be disappointed.
   

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   Joshua

   VIP

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience upstairs this holiday season. The food was terrific, wonderful staff, and we enjoyed the white table cloth dining upstairs had to offer, which was reminiscent of the older days of The Five Crowns before it became more casual to accommodate the masses. I live down the street and I look forward to dining here more frequently after this most recent dinner.
   

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   Paul

   VIP

   Orange County

   63 reviews

   4.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The ambience with carolers and decor and service were excellent. The food was disappointing, with overcooked beef and fairly tasteless duck. We usually have a more tasty meal.
   

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   Foodie23

   VIP

   Orange County

   69 reviews

   2.0

   69 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We have been coming to Five crowns since 2010 for Christmas. So disappointed to the point we may not come again next year. First, the reservation booking asked what area you want to be sat and the hostesses didn’t schedule accordingly. In fact we were sat 45 min past our reservation time and they said we would have to wait longer if we wanted a different table. Once we were sat, the waiter informed us that they have reduced the menu and created a two course dinner and we couldn’t order off the menu (from the bar) or apps. He said that last year the kitchen couldn’t get orders out timely. Under this “new strategy” the quality of the food and service suffered. Our server provide terrible service. Not once did he ask if we wanted cocktails. I. had to ask for bread three times. The server didn’t poor our wine or champagne once. Two of the three desserts came out and we had to ask twice for the third. Never asked if we wanted coffee or after dinner drinks, which we did. We come to five crowns to have a special dinner and not a cafeteria style dinner. We want cocktails and apps, full size salads, and coffee with our dessert. Our waiter spent a total of about five minutes with us. This may not only be a waiter because it’s a total management issue. They have expanded to put more tables than the capacity of the kitchen can handle. So rather than reducing the tables they reduced the quality of the food and overall experience. Disappointing!
   

   Five CrownsResponded 1 day ago

   Your feedback is deeply valued, and we understand the importance of a memorable dining experience, especially during the holidays. It's concerning to hear about the challenges with seating and service, as well as the impact on your evening. Providing attentive service and maintaining exceptional quality are priorities for us. We'd like to address this matter further, so please consider calling the restaurant directly. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
   

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   mayu

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We go every year around this time of the year as family gathering. This year we realized one of the prime-rib we ordered wasn’t really a rare, it was more like medium rare but we did not complain to them at the time because they were not around. At check out they gave us wrong check and after we provided card, it was a different amount and again no one was around so we had to wait for that too. So final check was the correct one but no apologies, it was just an excuse we heard after the wait on that clarifications which was kind of sad to see handled that way….
   

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   lori

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Our dinner was amazing! Festive atmosphere, wonderful caroling singers, and outstanding cuisine! The smoked old fashioned is full of flair and was a ton of fun. Our servers, Rana and Juan Carlos, took amazing care of us! Best dinner out of the year! Well done!
   

   Five CrownsResponded 1 day ago

   We're thrilled to hear that your dinner with us was a highlight of your year. Rana and Juan Carlos are fantastic, and we're glad they made your evening special. Thank you for your wonderful feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful experiences!
   

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   Jennifer

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This was our first time going during the holidays. It’s was absolutely fantastic! Our server, Roni was very attentive, along with the rest of the staff. The Christmas Carolers added to the wonderful atmosphere.
   

   Five CrownsResponded 1 day ago

   Jennifer, what a delight to know your first holiday visit with us was fantastic! Roni and our team are thrilled to have made your experience special, and we're glad the Christmas Carolers added to the festive ambiance. Thank you for sharing such kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you again!
   

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    Jeffrey

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

    We had our family Christmas Dinner here this year & managed to get a private room upstairs. Evan was fantastic taking care of our family. This was a second trip for the week as we celebrated a birthday dinner at FC on Wednesday as well. A disappointment that we were not able to get the Christmas goose on Saturday as we were told it would be available since we missed it on Wednesday...my wife's favorite. I'm not sure if the kitchen was short staffed, overwhelmed, or there was new people, but many of the dishes at our table were not cooked as requested. Both the duck & ribeye were overcooked..& we hate to send back knowing it will be thrown out. The fingerling potatoes were also quite undercooked. It won't dampen our enthusiasm for return visits, but a bit of a bummer for our family Christmas dinner.
    

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