Esterel

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   thead1st VIP

   Phoenix49 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Limited menu Slow service Expensive for the portions
   

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   Michael J VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 2, 2024

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

   Great time. Would do it again. Great band. Excellent food.
   

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   Luca

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 31, 2024

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

   Ad essere onesti, meglio di quanto immaginassi di trovare. Camerieri molto gentili e premurosi e carne di ottima qualità, a dispetto delle foto che ho visto nelle recensioni. Tra il resto ho preso una costata, la quale aveva in superficie delle spezie, che non ne coprivano il sapore, che la fanno sembrare più scura ma era cotta perfettamente. Location del ristorante un po’ periferica ma tutto sommato passabile.
   

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   Anasia

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2024

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

   I expected a lot more people for Mother’s Day brunch but it was only about half full which was perfect for us. The food was good. Service was great. If they had some music playing that would’ve been the icing on the cake but we enjoyed ourselves.
   

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   MariaS VIP

   San Francisco3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 10, 2024

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

   Booked a reservation, was seated at a bar in a different area, not told the actual restaurant would be unavailable for my res- plus it opened late. Disappointed beyond belief in esterel’s lack of communication
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2024

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

   While the host and ambiance were exceptional, I must express my disappointment with the food service. Despite our anticipation for a memorable meal, we encountered several issues that detracted from the overall experience. Firstly, the food lacked flavor and freshness. It seemed as though some items may have been prepared in advance, resulting in a loss of quality and taste. Additionally, the wait time of 45 minutes for our food was longer than expected, leading to a sense of frustration and impatience. As valued patrons, my partner and I had hoped for a delightful culinary experience to celebrate the occasion. Unfortunately, the shortcomings in the food service overshadowed an otherwise pleasant evening.
   

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   CJones VIP

   Orange County361 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2024

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

   We both enjoyed out dinners at Esterel. We have been staying at Sofitel quite often and will be back.
   

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   ShoshanaM

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 26, 2023

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

   Great service and ambiance, but very average food considering the price. I love a good buffet, but the food taste and quality I’d say was a $45 value, not $85. The desserts were the best thing of the whole meal, shout out to the pastry chef. As far as the rest of the food: the prime rib was decent, chicken was dry, fish was very flavorful and moist but overly salty, shrimp and brussels sprouts were dry and bland, sweet potatoes and mac and cheese were delicious, orzo salad was very tasty and fresh, also there was a really nice charcuterie spread with some grilled veggies. I would not return here again for any kind of holiday buffet.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Central Coast1 review

   1.0

   Dined on December 26, 2023

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

   Didn’t like the food at all. What a waste of money
   

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    MarkW

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 24, 2023

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

    The Thanksgiving prefix meal was underwhelming. It was basic turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and mushy green beans all of which was absolutely smothered in gravy, We ordered an additional vegetable side dish to add some texture and flavor to the meal.
    

    EsterelResponded on November 28, 2023

    Dear Mark, We are sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations. We will pass on your feedback to our team and hope you consider us in the future!
    

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