Maggiano's - South Coast PlazaMother's Day RitualMy wife always wants to go to Maggiano's for Mother's Day and it is always special as it was once again, this year. The food was awesome (as usual), and the waiter was absolutely fantastic. There is not a negative word to say about the whole 3 hours we were there. We ordered the Family Feast, Chef's Classic and the crab cakes were to die for. The veal was tatsy and the cheesecake and tiramisu was something we kept asking for more and they kept bringing more. Couldn't eat the rest of the day. Was absolutely stuffed and had some extra to bring home.
We will be back next Mother's Day! Guaranteed!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMTable availbility was on time,Table availbility was on time, Friendly hostess, attentive wait staff
Food was good, like take home for next day
One issue was charged too much for one item and was later corrected.
would recommend to friends5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome Mother's DayMaggiano's was great as always. Even on the busiest eat out day, Mother's Day, the service was superb and food exceellent. Restaurant was packed therefore louder than normal. Our party had:
- chopped salad, loved that
- mozzarella cheese
- chicken picata
- chicken and spinach manicotti (favorite dish)
Eaten here many times and only difference is this time a smaller group and therefore no family style dining. Also, they have changed up the concept to more a complete entree meal (chicken comes with pasta). I for one did not want the pasta and would have loved the larger chicken portion or option for veggies.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways goodOur waiter was excellent, ate there many times, never disappointed. For a busy Mothers Day, our waiter was outstanding and attentive and got our orders perfect. Love this place.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMYummyWe had a fabulous lunch on a Saturday.
Our waiter was wonderful.
The only thing that was a little off was that we had to wait
quite a while for the food that we were taking home with us (we got a eat one now, take one home meal).5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAccommodating,great food,quickOur group of 4 was approx 40min late for our lunch reservation due to very bad freeway traffic. We were seated within 5 min of arrival and when we told our server we had a 2pm show at Segerstrom, our orders were expedited. We were dining on our delicious dishes within 20min of being seated. The Parmesan crusted tilapia w/ spinach & orzo was a beautiful layer of favors. I can't speak for the others, but from the silence at our I could tell they were enjoying their entrees -- shrimp scampi, veal piccata, beef tenderloin medallions. The apple crostada w/ caramel sauce & scoop of vanilla ice cream is to die for. I've tried similar desserts at other restaurants. This is the best!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMFavorite RestaurantExcellent Service; Quality Food; Good Wine List, Great Value; A little noisy, so it was hard to hear Frank Sinatra singing in the background; we travelled over 100 miles -- Maggiano's is not in San Diego -- and were not disappointed.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGraduation partyGreat place for larger family groups or likes a graduation celebration. The service was exemplary, the food was very good but loaded with calories but delicious. You will love the food you will go home full and the family style dining works well for your wallet, but the best of all was the waiters and waitresses, very attentive and professional. Wonderful lunch for a wonderful college grad!!!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMI have been coming to Maggiano'sI have been coming to Maggiano's for a couple years now and not once have I been disappointed by any aspect of my dining experiences there. The staff is always helpful, friendly and very accommodating. The servers are knowledgable about the menu and have the ability to make truly helpful suggestions. The best part, and the part that will have me coming back again and again, is the exceptional food. Everything I have ordered from this restaurant has been top notch quality in every aspect. It is truly a great dining experience when you know that you can order practically anything off the menu and will like whatever is set down in front of you.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM75th birthdayBrought our aunt for a B-Day lunch. Food was absolutely delicious and the overall experience was super. We told them about the 75th birthday, and they had one of their staff who was a established singer come out and give her a memorable and superb performance. We had their chocolate creation for desert which easily could feed 4 and left with so many leftovers including a few meals that they give you ready to heat at home, it was a bit overwhelming.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMDeliciousI loved this restaurant. The baked ziti was awesome. The pound cake for dessert was so delicious.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM1st time but not last timeWent there for dinner with my wife. It was our first visit. The food was outstanding as was the service. We will definitely eat there again. Will highly recommend it to our friends.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGood, Fast Service beforeIf you are going to Live Theater accross the street, Maggiano's
is he place to go for dinner. You can in and out the door in 1 hour.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFun and ItalianWe were seated right on time even though the restaurant was very busy. The waiter was friendly, explained the menu. We told him we had theater tickets so he brought our food right away. Can hardly wait to go back with a big family group.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Place!We had a Great outing out Maggiano's! Service, Food was Fantastic!
We really enjoyed that evening!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways enjoyable and affordable.We all order the specials where you get your eal and take home one for the next day. In total we got about 10 meals or the price of 4.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMMaggiano's Spring 2013Maggiano's again does not disappoint; from the food to the wine and service, this restaurant has been on our go back-to list almost forever. Have never had a bad meal experience here at this location. Thanks for being so consistently good, Maggiano's. This foodie is a convinced fan.4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMGREAT environment, GREAT serviceGREAT environment, GREAT service and especially GREAT food! We truly enjoyed our dining experience at Maggiano’s!4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMKeep that Marco's Dinner forKeep that Marco's Dinner for Two. That is a GREAT deal!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food options andExcellent food options and service. Truly enjoy the over all expereince each time we visit. Staff is fantastic especially the attentive quick witted servers.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGREAT TYME HAD BY ALL !!!GREAT TYME HAD BY ALL !!! CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN !!!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMYummy food, large portions.Yummy food, large portions. Bread is so delicious especially when paired with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper. Love the option where you can take a pasta home!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMKenny ( aka Teddy!) was anKenny ( aka Teddy!) was an outstanding, very courteous and attentive waiter. The food was delicious.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous food, great serviceFabulous food, great service and superb menu selection.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is my go to place ifThis is my go to place if I ever get a hankering for italian food.
The most important thing is that in the 3 years I have gone to Maggiano's, the food quality has always been consistant and this time was no exception. Our server was fantastic and thanks to him and ofcourse, my friends, I had a fantastic birthday.
The price is good, the food is good, the service is good. What else can I ask for?4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWe don't live close to Maggiano's,We don't live close to Maggiano's, but it's a must when we are in the area. It can be busy, so we try to make reservations.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMI had lunch with a co workerI had lunch with a co worker and we both had the clam with liquini white sauce.
It was so yummy and our server was wonderful.
We enjoyed the lunch.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMMaggiano's my #1 restaurantMaggiano's is my favorite and I visit often. This was a client dinner meeting. The ambiance is lively, yet you don't feel as if you are screaming to be heard. Great menu as always, great price, fantastic service.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMI love this restaurant butI love this restaurant but it can be a bit too noisy to be romantic. However, the food is delicious, the serving size is generous, and the service has been outstanding. We've been served by Linda several times now and she is both extremely professional, attentive, and friendly.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great service,Great food, great service, great location. This is a favorite dinner spot with the girls, a great place for birthday gatherings, or a date night.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food is always good andThe food is always good and dependable. Thank you for continuing the chefs extra take home. I was the only one who got it at my table because everyone else had favorites.
You are the "go to" place.
Thanks,4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIn re noise, energetic meansIn re noise, energetic means loud.
Other than acoustics the afternoon was great. Excellent waiter and, as always, excellent food. We had reservations for a party of 5, called the restaurant that morning to lower to 4 as someone had car trouble. They ended up borrowing a car and we, once again, made a change back to 5. Each time they were very polite and patient and told us it wasn't a problem. I appreciated4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have eaten at Maggiano'sWe have eaten at Maggiano's several times. We loved it every time. It is very convenient to go after a show at the OC Performing Arts Center. We park close to Maggiano's and walk to the theater. It gets crowded after the show, so it is important to make reservations at least a day ahead. Make sure to get one of the fabulous deserts like the apple crusted upside-down tart with the vanilla ice cream or the spumoni ice cream. Whatever you order, we never had a bad meal at Maggiano's.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMNever disappointed at Maggiano's.Never disappointed at Maggiano's. Three of us had the daily specials, one salmon and two shrimp and everyone was happy. The cocktails are generous size and delicious. Our waiter was very personable and attentive especially considering the packed house when we were there. We shared a special desert called a chocolate marshmallow tort which was an extra special dressed up s'more but the chocolate part was a thick layer of ganache which was out of this world, a graham cracker base the likes if which I have never had better than, and topped with a huge cloud of soft but creamy torched meringue. If we weren't happy before, we were rapturous after that. Love this place - also the one in The Grove. Reliable quality, good sized portions.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat value, great ambienceWe really found Maggiano's to have an upscale ambience, but yet casual enough to take our young children and enjoy a fun and delish dinner out. We didn't have to sacrifice the vibe for the food quality. The $40 dinner deal was great. For two people: one appetizer, two pasta entrees, one dessert, and two pasta entrees TO GO!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Stand By RestaurantI love the Rigatoni "D," as well as the Chicken Parmigiana. Delicious food and great service. Always consistent and a great stand-by restaurant.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMI love the place! My wifeI love the place! My wife and I had a great time and the food was fantastic. Maggiano's will always be a favorite of ours.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and lots of it-pricesGreat food and lots of it-prices are decent and good value for what you get.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were celebrating my wife'sWe were celebrating my wife's birthday and had the best dining experience in a long time, great food great atmosphere and the classic pasta just great, loved the take home pasta. We will be there again.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMEven though had Open TableEven though had Open Table reservation, still had to wait over 20 minutes to be seated. We were given a pager like everyone else who didn't have a reservation.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMalways greatMaggianos never disappoints for food and service. We went for my secratarys bday and I planned the event and it was wonderfu. You must try the marshmellow smore desser it was to die for !!!!l Maggianos is fun with great food and always fantastic service.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a very good spot.This is a very good spot. Excellent environment for all ages...families or couples...large groups etc. Food portions are above average, and the taste superb. You'll love it!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWhen I am up in Orange CountyWhen I am up in Orange County there is no place I would rather dine...the food takes me back to grandma's table...love it. Service always good - Rick was just great!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food and good serviceGood food and good service as always! We had a nice evening4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMThe new Grilled Chicken CapreseThe new Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad was terrific, light, healthy, and very tasty!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was fabulous! The buy oneIt was fabulous! The buy one get one to take home is phenomenal for families - we got seated right at our reservation time which was awesome.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, Great Service,Great food, Great Service, Great environment. We live in the neighborhood. It is so nice to have a great restaurant so close by.
Our Service was awesome! Thank-you.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat menu selection for aGreat menu selection for a reasonable price. The service is outstanding. Close to shopping, movies and theatre. One of my favorites in Orange County. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to family and friends. I have been eating here for 10+ years.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were lucky enough to snagWe were lucky enough to snag the last reservation after attending an SCR performance. We'd had friends (Italian), suggest Maggiano's in the past, who are regulars due to the quality of the food. Maggiano's did not disappoint! What a fantastic late night find. The meal began, as it should, with some warm bread for dipping into tasty oil & vinegar (really good balsamic vinegar). Everything from that point on continued to delight! The service was excellent too, as well as the ambiance (beautiful centerpiece of fresh cut flowers brightened the room). Overall, a very satisfying experience, and a definite taste treat. We'll look forward to our next visit!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is my go to place whenThis is my go to place when I have a show to see at The Orange County Performing Arts Center.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AM