Always a wonderful experience here. The staff always does their best to accommodate requests. Everyone is cordial and have a good knowledge of their menu. The ambience is not stuffy at all, perfect for a nice, romantic date. And that bread they serve is to die for. We like to hang out at the bar before we get settled in one of the many cozy spots there. There's also a fire place that you can request for if you're looking for that extra romantic touch. This is becoming one of our favorite date spots. �
If you want a gteat steak, this the place to come.one of , if not the best steak i have had. Perfectly cooked, no fat and a good size. The breakfast buffet is also great. Very friendly and helpful staff ��
Breakfast Buffet. Califronian is a lovely setting for a Sunday brunch -- outdoors by the reflecting pool with its Dolphin water spouts arcing water jets at each other and an expansive view across PCH to the beach. Although you'll find less expensive alternatives on the breakfast menu, the $24 buffet is good. Set up in its own room so that you're not jostling with diners trying to get back to their tables, the buffet has just a few stations and it's not over-crowded with selections that don't bear up well sitting in chafing dishes. You'll find fresh scrambled eggs (a tureen of freshly prepared salsa next to the eggs), crsip bacon, excellent papaya, watermelon, and a set up for lox and bagels, etc. There's also an omelete station and a selection for kids on a short table.
My only suggestion would be to drop the canned music.
Nailed it! Fantastic beef tenderloin cooked to perfection, perfectly done veggies, splendid creme brullle and excellent artisan bread. Our server Demetria really cared about our dining experience. I hope to visit here again.
Upon dining at the Californian, we started our meal with agave-roasted butternut squash bisque with spiced pepitas and a salad of watercress and endive with candied hazelnuts, pear, Redwood Hill Farm’s feta, creamy hazelnut dressing.
I wanted the food to taste as good as the atmosphere and location was.
We stayed at the resort and took our kids to dinner here during vacation.
The staff was incredible, drinks really good, great ambiance. However the food just left some to be desired. The plating looks delicious but the actual flavors fell flatter than the dynamic look.
Maybe more salt or acid or something to bring out some more depth. It also wasn’t just one dish, it was across the board.
The Ponderosa Running Springs
+5
OH YES! Outdoor dining was fresh and a warming delight. Service was the best "business as usual". There are outdoor heaters if needed.
Can recommend the Scallops & Sea Bass. They also have a great hamburger
Coastal-cool steakhouse located in the Hyatt Regency. Had a team dinner here on a Friday evening with a reservation at 7:30pm. We had a private room but there was plenty of space available both indoors and outdoors. We started with the creamer potato cakes, scallops, and shishito peppers for the table, and the potato cakes were the hit. Note that the shishito peppers do come with crispy prosciutto on top. The scallops come four to a dish and I enjoyed them a lot. The main draw for entrees are the steaks, but they have plenty of non-steak options and also have a vegetarian option. I had the Chilean sea bass, which came with mashed potatoes and veggies on the side. The fish was a bit bland and wasn’t my favorite. You do have the option to add a soup or a salad prior to the entree. The burrata and peach salad was light and fresh. I got the Six Degrees of Chocolate which is the signature dessert, but was a bit lackluster. Overall, I liked the appetizers the best and it was a good venue for a business meal.
The kind of place that feels comfortable the moment you walk in the door. There was no wait for a table when we went, and the host sat us at a wonderful outdoor table overlooking the ocean. Delicious food; the huevos Rancheros were unlike any others I've had. The perfect combination of sauce with the residual (fried?) tortilla crunch that has me already wanting to go back. This was a date for my wife and I and we are already planning our next time. 3 out of 5 stars, wouldn't change a thing. EXCELLENT
We really enjoyed our time here. The food was delicious and we loved the atmosphere!
Highly recommend their crème brûlée for dessert! It’s so good :D
We stayed in the hotel for a week and had breakfast every day here. They offer a great selection of tasty, healthy options for buffet. We also ordered a la carte and our favorite items are the Nutella waffle (light and airy, sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts and melted chocolate ganache on the side) and zesty lemon blueberry pancakes, which were served in heated plate so the lemon butter (which adds a nice fresh lemon aroma to the pancakes) remained soft and pancakes stayed warm till last bite. Services were great as well.
Food was excellent, everything we ordered was super flavorful. Attentive service calm relaxing atmosphere
Friendly service and Fabulous food! A great breakfast in a beautiful, stylish setting with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is quite varied with many interesting sweet and savory choices. Try the Stuffed French Toast, so delicious!Afterwards, stroll around the beautiful grounds of the Hyatt or walk across the bridge over PCH to the beach!
I like the buffet even not as good as other Hyatt that we have been to, but staff/services/atmosphere are great. We definitely will be back.
We had breakfast and thought it was great. I had the corned beef hash. My wife had avocado toast (gf). Both were great.
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