cecelia moreno
Wonderful birthday meal. Husbands first glance at menu was,”I could eat anything and everything on this menu!” Service was delightful and the Chef came out to say hello before we ordered dessert. We cannot wait to return.
Matt Sexton
What a gem. Make reservations in advance via the phone. Small, boutique and very intimate atmosphere. Seeing the chef check in and share drinks with customers was amazing. Our servers were extremely knowledgeable and very helpful explaining options and “how” dishes were made. The wine list was unique and made a great pairing. Great location as well.
Eric Hemmen
Wonderful small restaurant experience. Wait staff was attentive and welcoming. Food and dessert were amazing. We got the duck and lamb, and the chocolate walnut bar and an apple dessert, all heavenly and clearly hand-prepared with expert care. Prepare for a parking challenge anywhere on the island but it is worth it for this dining gem!
Jason Manasse
We had a great meal there tonight. Wonderful summer salad, good raclette and the duck was excellent.I also tried the risotto with shrimp which I’d order and a dessert special which was light and very flavorful. Portion sizes are small enough for multiple courses which is nice as you get to try more things.
I’d go back again without hesitation and try everything on the menu.
Lana Gornostaeva
Hidden gem restaurant with an amazing chef. Have to go back and take more photos to share… as the presentation and taste of food there were too overwhelming to take all the photos. And wine selection is good too :)
Steve Ingalsbe
This meal was amazing! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. The Seabass was cooked just right and served over couscous and summer vegetables. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water and a half bottle of white wine and they brought out a basket of bread with butter. The restaurant is very small (about 10 tables) but the noise level was very low and it was easy to have a conversation. The food is not cheap but the quality is great.
Justine Grover
This tiny place is one of the best restaurants in Orange County. I'm going back to try each item on the menu. The food is fresh and delicious, i wish i was there right now. The chef & his son are great too!
Ed Miskevich
An excellent restaurant! We had the special balsamic salad with radicchio, endive, arugula, blue cheese, pear, caramelized walnut, and fresh pomegranate.
For dinner, the coq au vin was a great choice. Their daily seafood special which we ordered was the sesame black cod in ginger-papaya beurre blanc, served on purple rice. Finished with the citron tart. Really good service, too. A pleasure to enjoy again.
Victoria Langton
Delicious food and great service! We got takeout from here last week and were blown away by the quality of the ingredients and delicious flavor. I look forward to ordering again and dining in person one day!
Bao Ngo
Fantastic place for a date night. The tastings menu is delicious. The chef is truly talented. The staff is friendly and professional.
Khunsha
Great little restaurant on Balboa Island. Good service and excellent food- you can really taste how fresh all of the ingredients are too!
Valerie Van de Zilver
TakeOut dinner last night was amazing! Definitely the best take out meal we’ve ever had! 😊 Shrimp Risotto, Meyer Lemon Tart for desert! Accompanied by a nice Pinot Noir. Support local restaurants, love Basilic and Chef Bernard ❤️
Lindsey Scopel
Amazing. Like you're right in Europe. The service is old school white tablecloth...like a Michelin restaurant without the pretense. Get the raclette. Soup was fantastic. But...omg...the duck. The duck....haven't had duck this good in so long. And the wine list won't let you down. Book ahead. Teeny tiny.
Cyndi Brownie
Intimate French- Swiss food with the traditional plates. Great date place. Amazing wine list too.
Michael Demoratz
First time here, small gem of a restaurant on Balboa island. Deep menu, with lots of wonderful options. Had the lamb chops,
Patrick Traughber
Incredible experience. The tasting menu is fantastic. Wine pairing was so well done.
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