Poppy & Seed

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   Kevin

   Los Angeles

   26 reviews

   3.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   For the first time since we have been going to this restaurant, we found the food to be highly uneven when it came to the tasting menu. The opening courses were home runs. By the time the smoked duck came around, I found that this dish was very out of balance with teeth melting spices in the greens overwhelming the subtlety of the duck. Unfortunately given the substantial price of the menu in comparison to other nearby Friday night hangouts, it just did not live up to the bill. Maybe next time.
   

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   Anthony

   Orange County

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   What an amazing experience we had at Poppy & Seed. Our server, Caleb was on point with his suggestions, and so was the kitchen, and bar. The Short ribs, shrimp and grits, and the Waffle and chicken were delightful. The cocktails and mocktail were unique and innovative. We highly recommend this great find to everyone interested in a great dining experience.
   

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   Ethan

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Amazing food! We got seated at the back corner of the “garden patio” at a very isolated table that was being lit by a nearby street lamp. That table shouldn’t even be a seating option. The food was incredible, but the table was a big let down.
   

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   Ann

   VIP

   Orange County

   84 reviews

   5.0

   84 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   We LOVE Poppy & Seed. We often venture to LA for dinners, so it’s nice to have a local restaurant that has equally great food, service and ambiance - P&S is that restaurant. Food is deliciously prepared, cocktails are varied, ambiance is SoCal beautiful, service is prompt and friendly. Tonight, we the outset dishes we had were bone marrow, the lamb shank and the gelato & waffle. The gelato is house made and was perfectly just-sweet enough for my adult palate. It was a perfect meal in a great setting.
   

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   Marsha

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Excellent dining experience! The menu is delicious and service exceptional! Great experience.
   

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   Ellie

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   We had reservations but still has to wait almost an hour. I ordered the vegetarian menu but they brought meat dishes most of the time.
   

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   Patricio

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Main dishes were overcooked but overall was great.
   

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   jim

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 12, 2025

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

   2/12/2025 Last night my wife my wife and I and our four children and their spouses enjoyed a wonderful meal at Poppy and Seed un Anaheim, including a post-meal Q and A with chef/owner Michael Reed, We had ten of the entrees shared all-around and none were found wanting. My personal favorite was the lobster risotto. The starters and sides were delicious as well. Our server, Eugene and his assistant Matt added to our experience by keeping the flow of the many items from kitchen and bar at a perfect pace. Eugene's knowledge of the menu was very comprehensive, as he answered our many questions and enhanced our enjoyment. I would recommend Poppy and to any and all,
   

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   Patrice Elizabeth

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   This outing was my fourth rodeo at Poppy and Seed - always a pleasure! I was excited to share the experience with visiting guests and locals for their first visit. My only complaint this time was that our server didn’t close us out and say goodbye, and the worst part was that he didn’t acknowledge the birthday celebrant after I clearly notified him of who she was and the occasion of our gathering. One of his colleagues stepped in and made it happen following my visit to the bar to track down our server, but it was disheartening after such a wonderful experience. Especially given a table of ten! He was great otherwise, so let him know to be mindful of this going forward. Thanx!
   

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    Marcia

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

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

    Have been meaning to try here for awhile. The brunch menu was great with a lot of variety. The service was very good. The avocado toast and the chilaquiles were both very good, but the chilaqulies should have/could have been hotter (temperature.) Both had awesome flavor and the eggs were poached perfectly. Will definitely go back and hope to have hotter food.
    

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