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Shades Restaurant & Bar
•Shades Restaurant at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel is your restaurant for all occasions. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a breathtaking view, you can transport yourself into a whole different world. Shades is everything from a fine dining experience, appetizers and cocktails around our fire pit, to a venue for private and semi-private party functions. Culinary masterpieces are created daily at the accomplished hands of our award-winning Chef, Jeff Littlefield. The always popular Champagne Brunch is available every Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm where you will enjoy one of Orange Counties widest varieties of food and free flowing champagne. Once you've tried the ambience, the food and selections from our award winning wine list; we know you will come back again and again.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(20)
- special occasion(16)
- scenic view(15)
- great for brunch(13)
- good for groups(10)
- neighborhood gem(9)
Shades Restaurant & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A local surprise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are local HB-ers and didn't know this place existed until we tried and failed to get into our favorite restaurant, they were booked solid so I actually did some research about other restaurants in our area and found Shades. I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. The view was very nice and we really liked the food and service. The only negative I guess would be that wet children from the pool area ran through our rather elegant dining room because they were staying in the hotel, it's a little distracting from your conversation and experience. Other than that, I would highly recommend this restaurant. I think it would be especially great for lunch, the outdoor area is really nice."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasant surprise!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great, atmosphere was romantic and stylish, and service was awesome."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic brunch. Great view.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic brunch. Great view. Good service."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 4 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had brunch on a Sunday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had brunch on a Sunday to celebrate a friend's birthday. There was live music and the performer sang happy birthday when the waiter laid the cake down and lit the candle. Sweet. The buffet had a variety of great food and a manned omlet station with roast beef carving. We love the restaurant and happily satiated."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 5 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is favorite place for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is favorite place for Sunday brunch. The food is excellent with a beautiful view of the ocean. My husband and I travel extensively and find the service at Shades as well as the Hotel to be superb! Great for a special occasion."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OMGoodness it was lovely....perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"OMGoodness it was lovely....perfect for getting all the Ladies in the family together to catch up without the kids and plan future "FABulous Lunches". It really is a GEM in our own backyard! Shades was lovely."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were very pleased with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were very pleased with our dinner meal."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
perfect brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Could not have asked for a more perfect brunch! Glad we found it! From desserts to a baron of beef and an omlette bar, it was doen so well."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Shades Restaurant & Bar
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate