Griffin's

Griffin's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Riley

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We brought a large party and ordered a lot of food, but our server was very nice and accommodating for our group. And the food was delicious! We will definitely be back very soon.
   

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   Cathy VIP

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Had a large group for work. We asked the staff to just feed us some good stuff. Wow! They delivered!! The food was fantastic. They were so nice and took great care of us. Thank you!!
   

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   Olga

   Orange County10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We tried shrimp tacos and tartatelle from the spring menu and really enjoyed the masterfully combined flavors of each dish. The short rib and creamy sauce in the pasta was very flavorful and landed on the palate with a resounding “ENJOY!” The shrimp tacos had a freshness and so much flavor. The nice finish was a drink they named “Kentucky Heat”. Chef’s kiss muah!
   

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   Rebecca

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The food is amazing, everything tastes delicious, and the service is impeccable.
   

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   Ivy VIP

   Orange County22 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

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

   More like 1.5 stars. Money not well spent. The food was all over the place: the brussel sprouts, patatas bravas and fries were good. The Dino ribs were fun to look at, but were too heavily seasoned in parts, and just tasted like dry pot roast. The scallops were laughably small. When the price says "MP" next to it it's safe to assume you're getting 3-4 good diver scallops. But no, I got 3 that were barely bigger than the size of a quarter. The short rib tagliatelle was not bad, but not good. And oddly creamy. The Caesar salad had so much shredded parm on top you couldn't see what was underneath, and my daughter (who loves Caesar salads) could barely eat it. We could tolerate the mediocre food if the service and vibe were good. However, the music was all unpopular 80s songs (not the good ones), and waitress seemed nice but she was hardly ever there. We had two empty water carafes for the entirety of the meal. She offered to switch out our dirty plates after the apps, then left us holding our dirty utensils (we had cloth napkins and nowhere to put them) for 15 min until she came back with clean plates. Also, the plates are so small - maybe 5-6" across? When the Dino ribs came it was hard to balance them on the tiny plates. And the utensils are weirdly long, so it's a mismatch with the tiny plates. One last thing - the restaurant was nearly empty the entire time we were there, so the slow food arrival time and nearly non-existent service made no sense at all. Just a sad, lackluster vibe. We went to celebrate my mom's bday (which I’d written under their requested notes section when I made the res here) but there was no mention of it. I had planned on ordering a dessert for my mom, but we were all so over it that by the time they asked, we said no because we were so eager to just leave and cut our losses early. Do not recommend and we won’t be back again.
   

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   Randy

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

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

   Outstanding from start to finish, welcomed with a warm greeting when we walked through the door, server was very knowledgeable of the entire menu, gave us great recommendations in which we ordered, oxtail and rib eye were awesome, bartender made a couple great cocktails to pair with the meal, definitely returning and bringing more friends to experience Griffins!
   

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   Heidi

   Orange County1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   We went for my husbands birthday and had a Saturday reservation and the restaurant was quiet and not very full. The service was pleasant and very quick and the owner came by to chat. I had very flavorful shrimp and pasta and my husband had the meatballs. As many others have said, the meatballs were terrific. I would come again.
   

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   Michelle

   Palm Springs1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   Griffins absolutely nailed it tonight. The ribeye was perfectly seared, tender and juicy. The crispy brussels sprouts were delicious. My favorite dish was the patatas bravas. They were golden and crispy with the most amazing aioli. So good we ordered seconds! Definitely a place worth coming back to.
   

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   Dina

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   My first time, I really loved the food, the ribeye and the potatoes really hit the spot. I’ll be back soon.
   

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    Joelene

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

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

    This is a gem that delivers a chef-driven dining experience with a cozy, upscale vibe. The ribeye is a standout—perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor, especially when paired with its chimichurri. The meatballs are a comfort food, juicy and well-seasoned. The patatas bravas bring a delightful twist to the classic tapas, with crispy potatoes complemented by a smoky, spicy sauce that’s addictive without overwhelming. Each dish showcases quality ingredients and thoughtful execution, making Griffin’s a spot worth revisiting for a flavorful night out.
    

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