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March 2024 by Mare
I'm sorry but food is way way overpriced. A lunch without alcohol but we did have dessert for 4 was over 275.00. Seriously overpriced. And truthfully a seafood dish with linguine I had was non impressive. The chef there has always been amazing. But all of us said desserts were better than main course. Even the table next to us agreed. I do not like giving negative reviews. We all had a different main course. We will be back but new people with us not impressed for the cost. So sorry.... But one of the most beautiful locations in OC
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March 2024 by
The place is aesthetically beautiful. The servers are so sweet but the food is not that great. I was visiting from San Diego and thought it would be delicious because of restaurant week. but honestly it's very average if that. I got the enchilada, my mom got the tuna sandwich which was supposed to be grilled but it was actually seared, and my sister got the steak, which was probably the only yummy thing 
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March 2024 by DOCPAUL
Review of restaurant week dinner. Overall: this restaurant is excellent, inviting, romantic, and fun, esp. with the garden to visit. The staff is outstanding and attentive. The restaurant week menu was as usual thoughtful and eclectic. The "amuse" was a nice addition with the excellent pickled beets and carrot soup. Yes, this was a tease as we could have eaten much more than we received. The arugula salad was very tasty with an interesting combination of root veggies and cara cara orange. We could have indulged in a lot more of it. The barramundi (Panko, Dijon and Thyme Rubbed Local Barramundi - koda farms brown rice "risotto", roast butternut squash, carrots, cipollini onions, sugar snap peas, spinach, tangerine jus, salsa verde) was excellent cooked and the various veggies prepared with it were delicious. The Grilled Three Mustard Rubbed Prime Culotte Steak was very tough and the mustard rub was not detected because it was overpowered by the very rich port sauce. The Persimmon and Purple Sweet Potato Bread Pudding - red flame raisins, toasted walnuts, white chocolate orange sauce, marshmallow creme was "to die for" according to my spouse. For a chocolate lover, it really was good and we are going to try to find a way to make it when we have a lot of persimmons. If you are looking for healthy, this must be viewed as an indulgence as the butter and cream and sugar in various dishes is abundant. If your interest is in traditional tastes with known ingredients, this is probably not your place unless you want to branch out a bit and try some creative preparations.
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March 2024 by CynthiaH
The Farmhouse setting within Roger's garden is outdoors and beautifully full of ambiance. The servers are friendly and professional. The lunch service was quick to arrive but allowed us to have a leisurely lunch. The food was a delicious soup and salad. An overall A+ experience.
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March 2024 by Debbie123
Seems like the chef was trying too hard. Food was not great. The sauce overpowered the steak. And the bread pudding was the worst I ever had! Went restaurant week and the special menu wasn't worth the $60 price.
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March 2024 by PattiF
We've always enjoyed The Farmhouse however it seems the quantity of food continues to shrink. The food is good but it's just not the same anymore. I know the weather has been different this year but it seems every time we go there it's freezing and we get set on the out skirts of the dining with a nasty breeze. You can buy a little blanket if you'd like but I feel the restaurant should do a better job of making it comfortable without the need of purchasing a blanket. Rogers is currently doing construction and we had to walk around and up stairs to enter the restaurant this is not handicap friendly. We'll be taking a break from dining here.
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March 2024 by
We were seated by a very friendly staff and our server was very prompt to get our drinks. When we ordered our food we were told that the fryer was broken. No fried food. I ordered the RG Burger. Cooked medium. And was given the option of potato salad or cole slaw. I ordered the the potato salad. When the burger arrived. I tasted the potato salad expecting a cold picnic style potato salad but this was hot German style. And the burger was well done. I have had this meal at least 5 time. All were fantastic. I think maybe the kitchen had a bad day on a Monday. Service was great not quite the quality of food we are used to.
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March 2024 by JonF
I have been to the Farmhouse, probably a dozen times in the past five years... Almost every time I come down to Newport coast from the Pacific Northwest. I'm never disappointed. The food is always excellent as is the service.
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March 2024 by DesireeR
We have been dying to get there for a long time. We were finally able to go, although 1 in our party was sick and not able to go. We can't wait to go back! Our server was phenomenal! It was absolutely fabulous!
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March 2024 by TheCaptain123
It was our first time at Farmhouse and everything was amazing. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left was a 10/10 experience. The only downside was that the fryer was broken so we couldn't order fries, but other than that everything was amazing
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March 2024 by KerstinP
I made reservations & requested a quiet corner. So glad I did. Although outside, conversation although wonderful was a bit more then expected. The food was Devine, but cost was higher than expected for a lunch menu. The service was excellent and accommodated a service dog with water. Highly recommend the Sweet potato fries & Brussel Sprouts. The Flourless Chocolate cake with a mandarin compote was exceptional! I will definitely come back to try the Almond tart with a marshmallow topping! Highly recommend Valet parking (Free). ❣️
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March 2024 by Soozie
Excellent choices on menu. I had the shrimp salad on butter lettuce w/ varied citrus. The torta my husband had was ok but hard to eat. The scallops were great and the Mediterranean chopped salad was tasty.
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March 2024 by Ckoo
They were right on time with my reservations. It was sad though we had a table for four could it added a fifth or six person? They wouldn't allow me to add one more person at the last minute, which should be a little more flexible but otherwise, the service and the food was excellent. The food was fresh. Been there only three times so far so good, everyone enjoyed their food.
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March 2024 by Seaside6
Always a wonderful place to dine. Very busy b/c it was the first day of Tomatomania & the regular entrance to the Farmhouse was closed due to construction. Food great, service good.
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March 2024 by DarcieM
My friend and I shared a salad and a pizza during Tomatomania. Both were delicious. Having driven from San Diego, I have eaten at the Farmhouse about once a year. And it never disappoints. Every meal has been outstanding. I will bring more friends next time.