View at Vea Newport Beach

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   thurston

   Seattle

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was good. They weren’t busy but service was super slow. We waited about 45 mins for our main courses. They messed up the order a few times and over charged us for an additional dish we did not order. The server was not attentive, apologetic or efficient. Such a shame with basic on point service this would have been a great experience
   

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   James

   VIP

   Orange County

   52 reviews

   4.0

   52 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Service was spectacular: super friendly, attentive and efficient. Noise level was vey high in the restaurant so conversation was difficult. The seabass entrees were perfectly cooked and the chocolate mousse bomb desserts excellent. Overall very good but a bit pricey.
   

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   Brenda

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   33 reviews

   3.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   It was Christmas Night & it was clear they were overwhelmed. We had 3 excellent drinks (highly recommend the roasted pineapple margarita!) The Iberico croquettes were all mashed potatoes and very little evidence of ham - admit I do have a thing against croquettes that are all mashed potato - I think they all should be made with bechamel sauce, like in Spain, period. Especially when potatoes not even mentioned in the ingredients. The Romanesco sauce served with them was very good. Hamachi crudo wasn't all that great - more fishy than flavorful. Then we waited - for well over an hour for our entrees. People who came in after us were leaving & we still didn't have them. Lots of excuses that didn't really make sense, and I suggested perhaps they could at least get my husband's Caesar salad to him before his entree. Finally, it all arrived at once, except for the mushrooms & salad dressing that had been forgotten. Got to say the Wagyu steaks were very good - fatty, but pretty darn delicious! Veggies were very good. Husband got his giant Caesar with his entree. I will give them a pass because it was Christmas, but the kitchen just didn't seem like they were prepared. Will defiitely give them another try on a non-holiday night, but those appetizers need some work.
   

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   Dr. Ron

   VIP

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The evening was special due to the outstanding food & service provided
   

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   Lia

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Took 1 hour to get food. It was cold. Served was awesome
   

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   Jose

   VIP

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Took my elderly parents there for Christmas Lunch. Very nice restaraunt with a great view. Artichoke appetizer was decent. As far as the main course, it took 70 minutes to come out after ordering. Our server disappeared for about 45 minutes, so we had to go to the hostess to ask about our food. When the food did arrive, it was cold. They did end up comping the whole meal. I do not recommend.
   

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   Erin

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Just absolutely loved the hostess’s and our server
   

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   Mark

   VIP

   Denver

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Table was dirty we had to ask to have it wiped again, we then waited an hour for service. Fries arrived cold. Waiter disappeared and a new waiter tried to make it up, but overall a terrible experience. The location is nice and the facilities are trendy, this is why I give 2 stars not 1. I would not recommend.
   

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   Adriana

   VIP

   Orange County

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The views, service, food and drinks at View were outstanding! We ordered the croquettes, pear and Gorgonzola salad, surf and turf sushi, Wagyu beef and the chorizo and clams. Everything was prepared perfectly!
   

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    Melissa

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    The restaurant ambience was great. There was no view, so I’m not sure where the name came from. The artichoke appetizer was amazing. The specialty drinks were great. The rest of the meal was very basic. We spent around $200 for a basic burger, basic fries, and while the lobster roll had good flavor, it wasn’t worth the price. Kind of disappointing overall.
    

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