California Cafe

03/01/08

Excellent food, good service, a little pricey, but worth it...

by leaving99 at Citysearch

I got the bento box and was extremely pleased that I did. That day they were serving a shrimp stir-fry...excellent, crab-cakes...average, Chicken with wine sauce...excellent and a salad...excellent. I was verry impressed. The food is a little pricey and the guy serving us seemed very preoccupied, but I was with a large group and we all were pleased with our food and didn't mind waiting.

11/01/07

Exceptional Food. Attentive Staff. Convenient fare after shopping.

by foxfire80122 at Citysearch

We've been there two or three times. Each time, the food was wonderful, especially for the suburbs, not to mention a shopping mall. Entrees are presented well. I especially appreciate the gourmet portions so that I'm not wasting food or tempted to over-eat. The food's too good to leave on the plate so smaller portions are just right for me.

We've tried steaks and pasta. They also have mashed sweet potatoes and some great sauces.

However, I'm suspicious about the mixed drinks. Two times I ordered a Mojita and both times the drinks seemed watered down. I usually get a buzz from just one drink; since that didn't happen and the drink tasted like sweetened water, rather than what I've received in other restaurants, I'll avoid mixed drinks next time. Of course, I didn't send it back or ask. My motto: never a good idea to make people who are serving your food mad.

• Pros: Food is great especially if you're tried of food from the Food Court.
• Cons: Scrutinize mixed drinks. Maybe mall drinks are supposed to be weaker.

01/24/07

great food, service, and atmosphere

by janehope at Citysearch

food is consistently good, service is nice, great wine list and bar. A bit high end for mall fare, but good for romantic dinner

• Pros: food, service