La Cave Restaurant

An excellent steak, I got the Porterhouse steak so I could take home leftovers. It was huge, I took home more than I ate. My only complaint, SALT! Wow that's more salt than anyone should consume in probably 3 or 4 days. But it was a great steak. Next time I'll ask for less salt. Oh yes a next time. They could use some more/better sides options. Salad, was awesome and the Chocolate cake or rather Fudge cake is Decadent. The Jazz night was great! Cool easy listening jazz. Great experience, I highly recommend. Miss the old Liquor Store entrance.

First time at this hidden gem! It’s like a speakeasy style restaurant, located in a strip mall. We were surprised at the cool entrance. Service is excellent. Food is fantastic. The whole red light, cave style, bar experience was FUN. Great music/vibe and even had a tv to watch a game in the background. Josh was a pleasure to hang with and Eduardo was an incredible waiter. A MUST try when in OC!

Definitely old-school steak joint. Low lighting, lots of pepper and a colorful crowd. I swear, if they put cameras and hot mic’s at every table it would be a hot show. Food was great too.

Great customer service. Cute restaurant. The lobster bisque is delicious! Unfortunately, the food was just okay. $87.95 for the boneless ribeye. Filet medallions for $75.95. Ice tea $5. Blue Hawaiian $14

Our waitress was friendly, funny and witty. Our group thoroughly enjoyed her. The food was delicious. Portions are big! Atmosphere was a little dark. Overall, we had a great night and would recommend.

I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled to chime in here. The food was ok, but not amazing. Took the family for the experience. The staff was very nice, but the food was average and indeed over-priced as many have noted here. I expected a large bill when there were zero prices on the menu, but I chose not to bring it up as I hate to appear tacky. My bad, especially when the bill came and we found out that our 8-piece shrimp cocktail was $57. Crazy!!! We had a good laugh with that moment. Our family likes to have fun and go to dine at great places, but value matters.

Made a reservation on a Friday night, party of 2. Still waited for a bit for a table. Ended up sitting in front of the music act. Between the music and everyone speaking over the music, the place was loud. Service was ok. Both the steaks ordered were over cooked but still very tasty. Old Fashion's were not made correctly but we're drinkable. This place gives old school steakhouse vibes without the quirkyness. Overall would come back but if I'm in the mood for steak and am willing to pay $$$ I'd look for a different option before I come here.

This is a dated but very pleasant atmosphere. The food is very good and great for special occasions. The only thing I find interesting, is the priceless menu. One never knows how much an item cost from one visit to the next. However, the cost has been within market.

We have gone to La Cave several times, especially for birthdays and anniversaries, and the food has always been spot on. I was disappointed the last time that my wife and I went, because I thought I knew the prices from having gone there several times, but this time, the menu didn't have prices on it. I assumed that they would be the same, or maybe a little bit higher, but I was kind of shocked when I got the bill and each entrée was $20 more than it used to be. That's quite an increase. I think the menus should have the prices on them so that the customer is not surprised at the end of their meal. Most customers don't want to be tacky and ask what each thing costs when they're getting ready to order. If it wasn't for the issue with the menus, I would've given it five stars, but I had to deduct a star for that reason. Not sure if I will return until I know that prices appear on the menu, and I could download a copy in advance.

Tucked away with a classic speakeasy vibe, La Cave offers a cozy, dark atmosphere perfect for date nights or a relaxed dinner out. My recent visit was elevated by the excellent service, especially from Nayeli, our server, who was friendly, attentive, and quick to keep drinks refreshed. The staff overall was impressively efficient--our plates were cleared almost immediately after we finished. We started with the shrimp cocktail, which came with four generously sized shrimp and a zesty, pretty good cocktail sauce that had a nice bite. For mains, the halibut was a standout--flaky, fresh, and perfectly cooked, served with a tangy tartar sauce on the side. While the rice pilaf that came with it was a bit bland, I'll definitely try the baked potato next time. The blackened rib eye was another hit--juicy, tender, and packed with flavor from the seasoning. A surprise highlight of the night was the complimentary dessert, a thoughtful touch that capped off the meal nicely. Bonus: we found out La Cave hosts a comedy night on the last Thursday of each month--definitely something I'd come back for. Overall, a great dining experience with strong service, solid food, and a moody ambiance. Looking forward to a return visit!

Finally had the chance to visit La Cave to celebrate a birthday recently. I was easily able to make reservations online and was able to update the headcount the day of when we had a last minute change. When I entered the restaurant, it was dimly lit and they had just begun their live music in the neighboring room (will need to check that out next time). We ordered a few appetizers to share and I ordered the filet mignon (took a shot in the dark since there aren't any prices). My friend was ordering king crab legs and the waiter mentioned the price of that item since it is on the higher side - we appreciated this as she ended up changing her mind to another item. Their drinks were delish - I got an extra dirty martini and a French 75 and finished off dessert with an espresso martini. They have a full bar so you can order cocktails that aren't listed on their menu. Service was great, food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect for a date night.

Steak was great! Order steak if you go here. I first ordered crab legs which were dry, order cooked and bland. I sent them back and ordered the lobster for $95...what a joke. It was also over cooked and flavorless. Wife had a filet and it was really good. Salad was good, cheese bread was ok. The comped a glass of wine for the bad crab legs. Service really good, 5 star...loud atmosphere with very low ceilings and super old school vibe. If we return, I would probably get there at 4:30 when they open, get a steak and a cocktail...the cheese cake for birthday girl was great and we enjoyed it.

We love this place. It is a hidden gem. Perfect for a date night! The shrimp cocktail with a crisp martini is perfect!

Brings back the feel of restaurants with a dark moody vibe. Kind of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis,Jr. era. Honestly doesn't look like much from the exterior. It's the elevator ride down & the doors open to a very different era. Hence the red hue to all the photos. My iPhone was not able to color correct even close to reality. Entrees selections are showcased on a glass enclosed cart,reminiscent of old school restaurants. Back in the day, the gentleman's menus listed prices, while the women's menu did not. Probably due to extreme price fluctuations of product, prices were not listed. Saves on menu reprinting too, I imagine. A bit uncomfortable as a guest though. Really wanting my fav rib eye steak (16 oz.!), I took the plunge. Had the pear flower martini. Love a good cocktail when eating out. This one didn't disappoint. Had a sip of my MIL's raspberry lemon martini. Tasted like candy. This one could be dangerous since you're not even aware it contains alcohol. The wine list wasn't over the top. Every affordable. You can find a decent glass of wine. We did by the glass Pinot Noir & Merlot. The list may not please a high end wine connoisseur. Started with the shrimp cocktail appetizer. 4 plump, moist jumbo shrimp (u13-14) sat atop a robust cocktail sauce & lettuce mix. Loved this combo. If you're a true cocktail sauce lover, you'll need to poke around though. Personally I like a little lettuce for textural contrast. Dinner entrees come with soup or salad. Photos can't do justice due to lighting. Nice iceberg lettuce with beets & cuc. Since the soups are house made, I ordered the navy beans & ham soup. Perfectly uniform pieces of ham means someone back of house has serious knife skills or they used a chopper. Not knowing the prices, my MIL & I did order the 16oz. Rib eye & twice baked potato (house specialty). Our steaks were presented as ordered. Seasoned well, juicy & well marbled. A winner. Although the twice baked is a signature, it was a bit over-broiled. Next time I'll get the baked potato or rice pilaf. My brother-in-law really liked the pilaf. Yes we are Asian, mostly eating plain white rice. But we can appreciate rice cooked well. Not dry, sticky or over watered. Shared the double chocolate cake. Rich dark chocolate, dollops of whipped cream. Very shareable. Although the pricing wasn't listed, I'd return in a heartbeat. As many locals do. A stones through from Newport, it's a great little steakhouse. Old school, dark & cozy. On a Tuesday night, most men came in wearing hoodies or casual jackets. Besides, a 16oz. Ribeye dinner well prepared at $67 is a great value.

We're delighted that we finally visited La Cave; not having looked at all of the interior pictures, it was truly an adventure approaching the door, walking downstairs, into ... the (dimly-lit) cave! Service by the entire staff was marvelous from the start: the cheerful-&-welcoming hostess, our friendly-&-attentive (and appreciatively unrushed) server, the sharp-&-efficient support staff, and even a visit from (our thoughts) the manager -- so elegantly old school! Given the ambiance, it was fitting starting with a classic martini as our apertif (great, by the way); in addition, we ordered Sauteed Mushrooms (nicely seasoned and so tasty). Their soup of the day, Manhattan Clam Chowder, was unlike any we'd tasted (thicker in consistency and comfort-food delicious). Between the 2 of us, our selected entrees: 9 oz. Filet Mignon and 16 oz. Boneless Ribeye; both were generous in size, cooked as requested, tender, and full of flavor (my husband noted his ribeye was well-marbled, extremely juicy, and the best steak he's had in a while). Our menus did not include prices (yikes!), yet I see posted pictures of menus with prices. Disappointed by more-&-more of the restaurants we've turned to for their food, service, and ambiance -- especially for special celebrations, it's wonderful discovering La Cave remains a nostalgic, romantic classic.

Went to see my nephew play in a band and had never been here before. It's very dark but kind of swanky. Gives off fun rat pack vibes. Service was top notch from hostess to waitress to support staff. Steak was cooked to perfection and salad was very good. The twice baked potato was a little hard, not super creamy and the skin was hard and dry. I will get a regular baked potato next time. The wine and cocktails were superb and the live music sounded really good! Would go back!!

Service is always great. The food never disappoints. We often order the New York Steak and either Halibut or Swordfish. The twice baked potato is tasty and fluffy. We have been dining at La Cave for 40+ years and we love coming here. We have a lot of great memories from our visits. So happy this steak house is in Orange County.

Looking for old school steakhouse? You can't find better than La Cave. Dirty Martini from Josh followed by a perfectly cooked piece of meat. You don't get service like this at very many places any longer. Hands down a true OC Classic restaurant that you need to try at least once. Opening in 1961. Locally Owned and operated. Support small businesses.

This place is always so much fun. As you enter the elevator and go downstairs, you get the 1970s feel right away. Dark, leather booths and a very nostalgic feeling. The servers have all been there a while and are super friendly and helpful. The food it's incredible and hard to finish, but I hate to waste any bite. We had the warm carrot cake for dessert this time and it was incredible how the icing began to melt. Outstanding.

Cool speakeasy-type spot, located underneath the building. It was reminiscent with old school artwork. The service here was great, everyone was super attentive and I loved the way they explained the menu. That being said, the food was very okay. The lobster bisque and cheesy bread were great, but the steak and the twice baked potato lacked flavor--not sure if it's worth the price (which is hidden on the menu). Cool experience and ambiance, but not sure if Ill need to come back

Came here for the first time with me and my fiancé Cesar was our server and gots to say everything was amazing from drinks to the food and scenery was absolute phenomenal great steak great hospitality and overall great experience 10/10 will definitely be back

Killer spot. As much of a time capsule as anything else. Nothing has changed since the sixties which is pretty refreshing in a town of over-the-top sensory overload steakhouses. Great steaks & service with really cool ambiance. Give me this over Mastros any day.

How can I give a single star to a place with excellent food and service? They do not put prices on the menu! It felt like there was something sneaky going on so I braved the socially awkward request for prices and it was painful. After asking our server to name those prices, he stopped halfway through, as if the process was too awkward for all of us (it took awhile for all 18 items). And because they have items over $90, this feels shifty and socially manipulative- especially if you're hosting the table as we were. One of our guests was planning on ordering lobster that night, and gasped out loud at the $98 announcement of the price. And that wasn't even the most expensive entree!! Our guests changed what they ordered, which again was uncomfortable since we were hosting. It put both us and our guests in an awkward place and affected our evening in an uncomfortable way. If we ever decide to brave the waters again, I will ask if they've switched to a priced menu. The only thing I can imagine is that they're going out of business and want to take advantage of as many high checks as possible, because this certainly is not a practice that makes me want to return- especially as a host!!

We have been there many time spanning across many years and have seen a decline every time. This last week, we went just for drinks and apps and sat the bar. The bartenders have quite an attitude, so don't plan on chit chat. The food was good, but our steak was overcooked! And the ambiance seems to be declining (clean wise) and had a slight smell. I understand they want to keep it "authentic" but a few upgrades here and there would help!

I must be talking a lot about speak easy's. Because my friend and I had dinner plans but we wanted to get together before dinner so we can have some quality time. She did NOT disappoint me! When I pulled up I thought this looks like a nice tiny bar. I enjoy dives. Upon entry and she turns into the stairwell I came to a sudden stop and said "NO WAY! Is this a speakeasy?!" With a lot of smiles and laughter we made our way downstairs. Once we entered the hostess found us 2 seats together at the bar. Very quick and attentive service from both the bartender and hostess. I loved the red leather booths and lighting. Song with The dark wood and the noise level of this place. Granted I had my back to the entrance so she had to explain to me everything that was going on behind me. Cash is still accepted here because it is king. This is a proper establishment and there are some amazing stories that come out of this place when I told friends about it. I am very excited to return. I will be making reservations and enjoy a fine dining experience in the near future. Does anyone know if they still have Jazz bands here in certain nights? Anyways.... Cheers!

We have been here many times. However, our experience was so poor last night we will NOT be going back. The hostess was dismissive and rude. The waitress lacked any respect, concern or appreciation for us as customers who were paying a large amount of money. The salad was atrocious- top leaves of romaine which are usually discarded- flat flavorless. Horrible. The Signature twice baked potatoes fell short of anything you could expect and failed to have any evidence of ingredients except salt and maybe sour cream. Disgusting. Even the shrimp in the shrimp cocktail and scampi seemed almost pasted their expiration date- which was unnerving- gross. Not sure what happened to La Cave but they clearly hoped we'd have some cocktails and wine and they kept the lights low hoping we would not notice just how bad the food they were serving was. The cost is way too much to be disrespected on so many counts at this establishment. La Cave management and owners need to get a handle on what is happening or they will become just a local waterhole for the few lasting faithfuls in the area. Do Not go here for dinner. They do not deserve your business. Even the busboy was rude- approaching the table as we were finishing our meals- pointing at guests then putting his hand out to gesture we hand him the plate to be removed. Very embarrassing as these people were my guests! Ridiculous. At very least there is a need for staff training and quality control.

Amazing food and the whole experience is awesome! This is my favorite place to come and have a steak.

Excellent service- perfectly grilled ribeye- delicious twice baked - fantastic dirty tini-all wrapped up in a red booth w/ lovely live singer... OG classic FTW

We enjoyed our time, the atmosphere with the music was nice but i don't believe it was worth the price tag (no prices on the menu, by the way.. but expect to spend at LEAST $150 a person with a drink, an appetizer and an entree) the server was nice & helpful. I can't remember her name, but she was great! Honestly, i felt it was similar to captain jacks in sunset beach, i would probably go there instead since there is at least a beautiful ocean view to go along with the high prices.

First off don't let these reviews fool you! I hadn't been here since 1987 for my prom. Wanted to treat my boyfriend for his bday. Sure there's feelings, Morton's etc. But those are chains. The Service was impeccable. Le Cave is known for their martini's I'm advised. Now I know why, Cosmo was perfect When you order they take your order & proceed to bring the cart around so you know exactly what your ordering. Portions are big! And well under what Morton's would charge. I ordered the filet, my boyfriend ribeye w/half lobster tail. Which looked almost like a whole one. They don't rush you even as the crowds roll in. It's a very quaint restaurant and is the same as it opened in 1962 on Valentine's Day. My boyfriend was given the fluffiest cheese cake for his bday! I love it here! May go back to chill at the bar soon...

We arrived early for our 6pm reservation, the hostess was very nice she said they have our table and its ready now. We were seated in the back area where the stage is. The entertainment for the night was cancelled as they called out, LOL. We had a cocktail and talked and looked at the menu, Jordan was our sever and he was fantastic. The Menu did not have prices as the other reviews and pictures indicated, I was not worried about that at all. I had found a menu price from a 2024 review and it was very reasonable for what you would order. We ordered our meals, no appetizers for us, just the cheese garlic bread which was very good. The bread was no frills but it was good, we asked for another basket. I had ordered the Boneless Rib-eye 16oz and my GF ordered the Alaskan king crab legs. The price menu I had said $47.95 the King crab legs were listed at $49.99 I know usually the crab is what ever market price is thats a given. Our salads came out very quickly and that was nice, the meal came just a bit after, perfect timing. I enjoyed the Rib-eye I ordered it Rare and it was server as such, it did have some time to cook up which I like. The crab was three large legs filled with crab, very good portion. During the meal, Jordan was very attentive and the other staff also stopped by and checked in. I was very pleased with the service and the level at which they were working. I did finish the Rib-eye and had one King crab leg. My GF ordered the twice baked potato and it was very flavorful and I had the baked potato loaded with SC and chives, butter. By the end of the meal, I was completely full, my GF was very full also, she does not eat much so I end up eating it or taking it home. The bill came and I see the prices, I was very surprised with the crab being $131.95 I was shocked but thats what they sell for I imagine. I have been to 5 star restaurants and paid less for more but that was another place. I was just shocked that they would do that. My dinner was $63.95 not to bad for the quality prime cut of meat I received. I paid the bill, no questions about it to the staff I felt I received great service and very good food so be it. One drink each $26 for a grand total of $239.09 for our meal. $45 tip to make it $284.09 this was more then I thought I would pay but it was a great experience and maybe we will go back. We were celebrating out Anniversary and thought it was ok to spend some money for US. This is my review as I experienced first hand and these are my opinions of the establishment.

A steak that cuts like butter and terrific cocktails and service. First time and won't be the last!

I made a reservation for this place based on a couple of my clients saying it's a "must go to" for dinner- it's an institution. One described an old school steakhouse where it's dark (true) and red chairs/booths (also true) and they wheel a cart around to your table and you pick out your protein (not true) and make your salad table side (also not true). This was the worst experience we've had in a very long time. We immediately noticed the menu has no prices listed. That was the first red flag!! Overpriced for what we got; shrimp cocktail, steak medallions split, we had 2 Old Fashions and 2 glasses of wine. See pictures of our bill and the menu sans pricing. They initially sat us behind another booth in the corner and my husband asked for a better table. They sat us in the bar area where tables were set for parties of 5+ and it became so loud as the evening wore on, I couldn't even hear anything my husband was saying and felt overstimulated with noise and just wanted to leave. So much for a quiet, romantic evening The food is gross, the shrimp cocktail was undercooked and the cocktail sauce was watery with almost no flavor. The salad was drowned in dressing and the cup of red clam chowder was super fishy tasting & watered down. We ordered the medallions to share (they charge 1/2 the price of the meal to split) and the twice baked potato was similar to something Ore Ida would have in the frozen food section at the grocery store. We take turns planning a date night and enjoy trying out different places but this was such an epic fail on my part, I felt I needed to apologize to my husband. If you're a foodie, do yourself a favor and never, ever go to this restaurant!! It's a complete waste of money #neveragain

Steaks are good although Mastros is better. Service is great. Chill vibe. Paper plane cocktail is good.

I love coming here! The double stuffed potatoes are good. The steaks are good too. The service is always good. I never have any problems here. I always come in without reservations and they always get me in. I like the darkly lit vibe tot he place. Its always nice here.

9 months ago I left a review obviously I had a few to many to drink. When I read it today, I was appalled (spelling wise) This restaurant is amazing. I can't say enough good things about them. I've been going here for more than 20 years. The young lady who owns it and her Daughter that runs it with her are fabulous. It's a must see. Best steaks in the OC, It's a must have. Way to go guys! . Can't wait to see you again and I think I'm going this weekend.

Food was good Service was excellent, Blanca was our server and she was friendly and helpful. She made my birthday celebration so special. Thank you Blanca! Ambiance is always perfect . Been going there since the 60s Still perfect . Great for a romantic dinner.

Great food and great service! Very fun place to go. The scampi is amazing. Our waiter was super nice and had wonderful suggestions.

Food and atmosphere are awesome. We have been coming here for years. Great steaks and stiff drinks. We usually sit at the bar to forgo the wait. Either way the service is the same.

For Tony's birthday we had a special dinner here. Cool and unusual place. I could say. You have to walk down to the basement in a not so fancy area, there's a cave! Excellent A beautiful cave! Services from hostess to our waiter who was showing meats in a case with ice were great! Never seen that kind of service before! Food was good. Pleasant ambience. Restaurant was packed ! Decorations on the wall was interesting. Definitely a place to eat for birthday or anniversary or some special occasions. yelp La Cave. . . , meat Seabass, sword lobster . bar ... . Ribeyesteak Kids steak Seabass 2 Shrimps appetizer $$$

I was a little worried about going here with all the mixed reviews, but I have to say it was fantastic. Yes It's a niche, dark, old restaurant, but the staff were friendly, service impressive, and food was delicious. We went on a Wednesday night so it was quiet, sat in John Wayne's booth, dinner was the filet Mignon and the porterhouse, twice baked potatoes and the mushroom starter with the main course. Steaks were outstanding and priced accordingly. The only negatives were even though it was quiet, everyone was sat in the same corner, the music needs to fit the ambiance, the old fashioned were terrible. A full glass of ice, slice of orange, and a cheap cherry, that's not how you make an old fashioned. If you want to enjoy the food and ambiance go during the week, when it's quiet. The grill is small and I can see why the weekend reviews are bad. Steak dinner, side, 2 drinks each, about $100 per person.

Cool surf and turf restaurant with an old school vibe. It's in the basement of the building and is dark and cave like. But it feels warm and friendly like a family run establishment. All of the food is well seasoned. I might say that some of it was slightly over seasoned. But I liked it. The cheese bread was great with a nice amount of cheese. The salad with ranch was great with homemade dressing. The side of sauteed mushrooms was very flavorful and complimented my entree. The ribeye medium rare was cooked perfectly with a lot of seared in flavor. The add-on half lobster tail rounded out the dish perfectly. They have a bar counter and a private party room as well. Nice round booths provide for an intimate setting.

The food is excellent, the service is excellent and the atmosphere and ambience is amazing

Simply the best steakhouse in Orange County if you love the good old classic style very good food, entertainment, warm atmosphere you can visit formal or casual but either way you will enjoy it and the service is very polite and very fast

Let me preface this with the fact that I'm not a steakhouse person. Steakhouses are usually basic vibes with no good IG Pic options. As a non red meat eater...I'm usually stuck with a $40 jidori chicken or a $20 house salad. This place changes the game with its vintage vibes and menu options. We had the mushroom app and it was amazing. I had the shrimp scampi (I'm very picky about shrimp) and it was bomb. Hubby's steak was cooked to perfection. Portions and prices were great. Service was top notch. I honestly haven't had such great service in Cali in a while. We will definitely be back.

Wow! What a place! Seriously what a time capsule of elegance and class. The food was extraordinary and the staff lovely. You can tell they love what they do here, everything is top notch.

We have been to La Cave several times and have been fortunate to have found this gem! They treat their employees good and it shows! Food is delicious, large portions, music, ambiance great. We have had Malcolm the most polite attentive team member waiter. He is sharp and knowledgeable. The manager Laura, is such a lovely person, she brings the restaurant going and an asset to la Cave. La Cave is a fun romantic date place and highly recommend going there!

Cliff Notes: Price Range: High Parking: We ubered, no idea Perk: FOOD WAS DIVINE Non-Perk: Invest in sound panels and turn the heater on Ambiance: Date night, low lighting Noise: Painful Recommend: I would for the food Dissertation: Pardon me while I dry the drool from my quivering mouth....This place was phenomenal! I wish I would have taken a picture of our steak, but completely forgot! Sorry my peeps, now you'll have to go to this amazing establishment and get lots of picture for yourself! The ambiance was romantic, except for the noise and deathly coldness. Our waitress was so sweet and did the best she could with getting our items out but they were slammed and it was only 6:00 pm! However, not sure if I would go back because it was just so loud and FREEZING. They need sound panels, or something to control the noise and maybe turn the heater on??? It's located in the basement; the ceilings are low and what could be a very romantic-fun filled evening turned into a shivering, shouting match just to be faintly heard. Unfortunately, the shrilling back and forth didn't help thaw us from the cold. (sad face). So while the food was amazing it just cannot outweigh the noise and deathly cold. While I wouldn't reserve a spot inside again, I would definitely get something to go! The food was that good!

We visited La Cave for this first time and I am shocked by the yelp rating and reviews. They had really great service, great food and super unique ambiance. We will be back.

This unassuming place has a small entrance with signs to go to the basement. Once there, it feels like a secret speakeasy, very cool and unique. We were seated at a nice table, given the menu that had so many steak and seafood options. Lots of waiting for service and drinks and refills and the weird thing was that there were no prices on the menu so you are totally ordering in the dark. The waitress doesn't volunteer any information or check in often. We checked online and we're able to find that the prices were what we expected but it was a super weird experience. All in all, the food was good not great. The vibe was unique and cool but not in a high end steak house way, more like in different and interesting. I enjoyed it but wouldn't return or bring anyone here because there are much nicer steakhouses to choose from...

I was here on vacation and had a first time experience here. The food was amazing! I loved the twice baked potato. The steak was unique, didn't require any sauce. The service was amazing. Everyone here was super nice. I didn't have to make reservations. I liked the secluded vibe of theplace, it was great.

La Cave has always been a local treasure and I have been taking family & friends there for over 40 years! I took two close friends to La Cave for a special birthday dinner. The vibe / ambiance is still the coolest in OC, the staff was outstanding, but for the first time ever the steak was very poor and disappointing. I had the rib eye and it was awful, it reminded me of when I was 12 chewing on my baseball glove. The quality of the meat was worse than Dennys and I could not chew through it (too tough). I just swallowed pieces whole - it was gross. La Cave has been very special to my friends, family, and myself and I will give another try. But someone should review their quality control and return this restaurant to greatness. Three dinners with a few drinks was over $350 and the poor quality was embarrassing.

The service was great. The food was phenomenal. Large portions, high quality steaks. I split the Filet medallions with a friend. The restaurant actually served everything split on separate plates for us. Even the salad. Yes the place is dark. But not horribly. Yes it's pricey, but it's worth it. The picture is another friend's prime rib. (I tried to color correct the red picture). Everything was perfectly cooked.

I had not been for years and took my Dad for a late special Father's Day dinner. We both ordered crab legs ($130) and my uncle came and ordered the filet mignon. The entire meal was a c- The crab legs tasted like they were not fresh and had been reheated several times. The twice baked potatoes were dry and uneventful. The salad was like something I'd expect at Dennys. The entire meal cost $480. We were all very disappointed. It was a special day so I didn't want to make a scene but my Dad did mention to the server when leaving that the crab legs were not good. Very disappointed!!

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to La Cave. It is indeed a very dark cave when you walk in! After your eyes adjust it's really nice! We had VERY comfortable seating at a corner booth. If you love garlic, this is your spot (vampires, beware!)! You smell the incredible garlic bread when you walk in. Our waitress was SO sweet! Even though she was very busy, told us they were a little short handed that night, I never really felt the difference compared to other places. The salads came out right away, the garlic bread came out hot and crispy on top/soft on the bottom, and the food was very good! I had the rice pilaf which was tasty. The sword fish was meaty and well seasoned. Can't wait to go back!

This is the place to be if you want great drinks, food, entertainment and atmosphere. Open since 1962, it is not an old place . The drunks are bold, and worth it. The menu has something for everyone.

I love this place for a martini and a shrimp cocktail appetizer. The dinner is fine but its really the good times that are had because of the atmosphere.