Slapfish - Laguna Beach

211 Broadway

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Hours 11:00AM to 8:00PM daily

I was in Laguna so I decided to stop by Slapfish since it was participating in OC Restaurant Week and the prices were pretty good. 

Lobster Grinder (3/5): Combination of lobster and shrimp inside a roll with a side of chips. The grinder was okay for me, I wish it had more flavor. The chips were good though. $10 

Overall I would give Slapfish a 3/5. I think the food here is for people who like to eat simple seafood. The food didn't have too much flavoring, but it looked nice and was filling. I'm glad I got to try a roll without paying the $22-30 market price for a loster roll or I would've been disappointed. 

BurntZilla - Irvine

14413 Culver Drive

Irvine, CA 92604

Hours 10:00AM to 10:00PM daily

After hearing a lot of good things, I was really excited to hear that Dogzilla and The Burnt Truck were coming together as BurntZilla. Went on a saturday night and the line wasn't too long, the employees were really friendly, and I loved the open layout of the store. 

I got the Golden Combo for $10 which came with a drink, choice of 2 dogs or zillas, and a side.  

Berry Tea (4/5): I loved the berry puree mixed in with the tea, it was a tasty and refreshing drink. 50 cents upgrade. 

Sloppy Joe Zilla (2/5): Meh this was just ok, I didn't really like it though reviews said it was good. 

Dogzilla (3/5): This was good, but the sausage was bordering on cold which made it unpleasant to eat. 

Carne Asada Tots (3/5): I upgraded to these since everyone was raving about it, but found it to be just average. $1 extra. 

Overall I would give BurntZilla a 2/5. The food wasn't as great as I thought it would be, and the fact that everything is served on a Kings Hawaiian bun makes me feel like I'm having too much sweet food for dinner. For $10, I would rather go somewhere else because my meal wasn't filling at all. If I didn't have a bogo combo coupon I would've left very disappointed. 

Gelato Paradiso - Laguna Beach

448 S. Coast Highway Ste A

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Hours 11:00AM to 9:00PM 

Gelato Paradiso is one of my favorite dessert spots in Laguna. There's always a line here, but it moves pretty quickly and the smell of fresh waffle cones is heaven. I love that you can watch them make the waffles right in front of you, and trust me they are a must order. 

Panna Cotta (4/5): My favorite flavor, if you love cheese or tiramisu get this. Creamy and delicious. 

Cookies & Cream (3/5): This is your average cookies & cream flavor, nothing special. 

Tiramisu (3.5/5): Good, but if it had chunks of tiramisu cake in it, it'd be way better. 

Double Chocolate (3/5): Very rich chocolate flavor, not too sweet. 

I give Gelato Paradiso a 4/5 because their gelato is delicious and the employees are always friendly. Make sure you get the waffle cone too, $1 off when you check in on Yelp! Perfect snack for walking along the beach with. 

McCormick & Schmick's - Irvine

2000 Main Street

Irvine, CA 92614

Weekends 5:00PM to 10:00PM 

Came here for the first time since I had a giftcard and it was OC Restaurant Week. $40 came with a choice of an appetizer, entree, and dessert which is a pretty good deal for this place. 

Calamari (2/5): I've had much better elsewhere. 

Beef Carpaccio (3/5): Would've been really good it was served chilled instead of room temperature. 

Grilled Shrimp (4/5): Very tasty with a nice kick to it, polenta was bland though.

Coffee Crusted Filet (4/5): Cooked perfectly, vegetables were seasoned really well. 

Chocolate Molten Cake (4/5): Perfect dessert for the chocolate lover, very sweet. 

Churro Donut Holes (1/5): This is supposed to be the dessert they're known for, but it was very disappointing. Basically an empty puff with dipping sauces, not sure why it's called a donut hole. 

Overall I would give McCormick's a 3.5/5 because the entrees and chocolate cake were delicious. Service was friendly, but it took awhile to get each course. 

Vitaly - Costa Mesa

2937 Bristol Street

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Daily Hours 7:30AM to 10:30PM

Located at The Camp in Costa Mesa, Vitaly is a cute cafe that is known for their tasty gelato flights. I have tried several flavors and found the tiramisu flavor to be the best. I recently came back to try the food since they were participating in OC Restaurant Week. 

For $30, I received a glass of wine, a shot of espresso, an appetizer, entree, and two scoops of gelato. 

Filet Mignon Straccetti (4/5): strips of filet mignon server over a bed of arugula, baked potatoes, and tomatoes. The meat was tender and yummy, and I added a splash of balsamic vinegar which made it delicious! $18

Tomato & Basil Linguine (3.5/5): We also ordered a pasta on the side since Vitaly hand makes their own noodles. I enjoyed the light, simply flavors and the noodles were perfect. $14

Overall I would give Vitaly a 3.5/5. I would rate it higher, but for people looking to eat in it's a little confusing. You have to get the menu yourself, order at the register, find a seat, and wait. We waited awhile for just the drinks to come out. I also didn't like that they served our espresso with the wine, as it should be served last with the dessert. The food and gelato here is great though.