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Stonehill Tavern
Restaurant Description At Stonehill Tavern, Bon Appetit’s 2005 Chef of the Year Michael Mina offers modern tavern fare highlighting seasonal product from California’s finest farmers, ranchers and fishermen. The warm and inviting setting, created by world-renowned designer Tony Chi, features a comfortable bar with intimate booth seating, a handsomely appointed dining room, terrace tables perfect for enjoying a Pacific Ocean sunset and private dining with its own fireplace.
Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, Irene Virbila, gave Stonehill Tavern three stars.
Check out what the media is saying about us (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/food/dining/article_1109746.php)
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Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, Irene Virbila, gave Stonehill Tavern three stars.
Check out what the media is saying about us (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/food/dining/article_1109746.php)
45 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 45 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(33)
- special occasion(33)
- notable wine list(24)
- romantic(23)
- scenic view(15)
- neighborhood gem(9)
Stonehill Tavern Reviews List
Review 1 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous Food and Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The lobster pot pie is over the top from the presentation to the sweet lobster and brandy cream sauce."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 2 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
me & joe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had a great table...
service a bit on the slow side, but all in all an excellent experience.
food was outstanding. and of course.... the company : )"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Claude was exceptional and the food was among the best I have enjoyed. Highly recommend the lobster salad!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Spectacular
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just one notch below Gordan Ramsay's in Chelsea."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After a mishap with our room reservation at the St Regis and coming to find that our room was not on the books and the hotel was completely sold out, my husband and I decided to keep out dinner reservations at Stonehill Tavern and we are thrilled we did. Our server, Christopher, had heard about the issue and went above and beyond to make sure our experience was phenomenol. Our night went from a low to a high very quickly with his help. The food was incredible and it was truly a dining experience. We would definitely return!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Spectacular Dining Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved Stonehill Tavern for our anniversary dinner! We worked with the Sommelier to create out own tasting menu and wine pairing. It was perfect! The food was high quality and fresh! The presentation was wonderful and the service was great too! We will definitely go back!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 7 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quality of the food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quality of the food and service was superb. Very knowledgeable staff.The entire dinner was most enjoyable,expensive but worth it. We cant wait to return.One of the best restaurants in the OC. Thanks."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely amazing! We've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely amazing! We've been here twice now, and both times we've enjoyed some of the best meals we have ever had. The Lobster Pot Pie is absolutely incredible, the Huckleberry souffle is superb, and the service is second to none. Five stars all around."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food but too fast a pace
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tasting menu was awesome with well-chosen wine pairings. The pacing, however, was far too rushed sometimes with a course arriving before the previous one was finished."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another very good Michael
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another very good Michael Mina restaurant. Menu contained most of his standards which we have eaten before in Las Vegas and San Francisco. Our server, Melissa, made the evening. She was excellent in her service. True credit to the restaurant.
Additional note, MOTIF, in the St. Regis was outstanding as well (dinner). Don't miss it."
Additional note, MOTIF, in the St. Regis was outstanding as well (dinner). Don't miss it."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 11 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was out 3rd or 4th visit
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was out 3rd or 4th visit to the Stonehill Tavern. In previous visits it was outstanding. For some reason, this time it was a bit disappointing. The people are great, but we were disappointed in the menu. It actually took a while to figure out what to order because nothing sounded exceptional. Once we did, the food was merely "OK". For a $230 dinner for two, I would have expected much better. I doubt we'll return."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 12 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have dined here 3-4 times
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have dined here 3-4 times . The last 2 experiences have not been that great. We will take a break for awhile ."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great OC find. Both dinners
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great OC find. Both dinners were superb, the lamb and scallops were presented artfully and satisfied our 50th Anniversary requirements completely! Service was exemplary as was the support of the entire staff...definitely will return."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not worth going back
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the food was good but not great (it should be for the price) and the portions were very small, almost like small plates; i.e. scallops entree had 3 scallops spread on a large plate. I had the black cod. It was very tasty but nothing I would go back for. The bar with the booths looks cozier than where we sat in the dining room. We couldn't see the view at night but I imagine it would be great to be there for sunset."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 15 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well, just about everything was disappointing. From the rservation process where after we made our reservation, we get a strange call demanding that we sign a contract and provide a credit card just to eat there the day after valentine's day, to the mediocre food. Although all the food had a nice presentation, their supposed famous lobster pie was pretty bad. The crust was hard and tasteless, the the sauce was more of a runny soup. The lobster was totally tough and overcooked. The only thing I really enjoyed was the salad, although my husband did like his steak. We both felt the menu was very limited and not very enticing; hard to find something you really wanted to eat."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding view, well-trained
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding view, well-trained servers (can't say the same for the rest of the St Regis staff we encountered). Pricey, but outstanding!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a nice evening at Stonehill Tavern. The service was on par with what I would expect and the food met or exceeded expectations. We enjoyed an amazing Vouvray and a stellar Pinot Noir from Oregon. Beginning with the unique bread service with ricotta and honey and ending with the "candy bar" dessert, the food was fantastic.
I will tell you that our dinner for two cost about $600 after tip, so be ready for that. :)"
I will tell you that our dinner for two cost about $600 after tip, so be ready for that. :)"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Stonehill Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5 Stars!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time dining at Stonehill Tavern and it will not be the last! The service was attentive but not over bearing. The food was beautifully presented, creative, and delicious. I had the black cod, every bite was amazing. The wine list is notable and the sommelier is knowledgeable and very helpful. Just a lovely dining experience."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Stonehill Tavern
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic