Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a pleasure visiting our host was amazing as well

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   SheriH

   Las Vegas

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Celebrated my moms 80th birthday. We all loved it and had a great time!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   We came to celebrate a birthday. They presented us menus with a custom happy birthday message which was a very nice touch. Food was great, entertainment was great. Service was ok. Server was trying to put in the

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   12 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food1service1ambience3

   So we have been going to Mastro’s for years to celebrate special occasions and last night’s occasion happen to be for three friend’s birthdays. We were all excited to go, and it started off OK. The appetizers were delightful,and the waiter was cordial and polite, and tried his best to help us order the main courses. Although he struggled through offering options for the tuna to be prepped differently by the chef. As the night went on, and we received the tuna dinner, we realized he was really unsure in how to suggest a proper way to not have the tuna served as an non- Asian style dinner and maybe they may not have been another alternative but he didn’t say that clearly. The tuna was delivered as sushi style on slaw with dry seasoning that WAS asian seasoning. So,based on how the tuna was served, we really think the food is being pre-prepped and not cooked to order. This wasn’t what I have always thought of Mastro’s as - a franchise style restaurant and doesn’t have a way for a chef to manipulate the raw ingredients and be able to creatively solve a customer’s concern with wanting a particular protein served without spices they don’t like. This really made us wonder if the cream spinach is pre-prepped in bags, the max and cheese is portioned to skillet size and the meats are frozen not aged. We received two raw filet mignon instead of being cooked medium. Additionally, the busboy pulled our plates three times while we were still eating bread, eating an appetizer, and finishing dinner. Literally one of my guess had her fork in her mouth and he pulled the plate. Lastly, not once did anyone come to clean the table like they used to do when they use the crumb remover to keep the tablecloth perfectly clean to the highest standards of a 5 star experience. It was disappointing to think Mastro‘s is just a franchise with poorly trainedits staff,and serving food that is prepped in advance like a wedding buffet level of food service.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food4service5ambience2

   Our server was wonderful. But we were jammed into the room as if they added tables to accommodate the fact that they took too many reservations. My lobster was undercooked.. and of course, the food was extraordinarily over priced.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2023

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   A lot has changed since I was there last. Food options are less and now they make you pay for the bread basket and that's fine I guess but I had to wait a long time just for that. Service was ok nothing outstanding as before.

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   DARLENEH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The service was impeccable and the food was over the top not mention the best Ceasar salad dressing ever.

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   KevinM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service and food as always. Only only thing I can complain about is the $50 cork fee, seems a little excessive in my opinion! All the food was excellent like always, and the crème brûlée is to die for!!!!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   2 reviews

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   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great time. Great server.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and great food will definitely come again

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    I was hoping for a quiet dinner. Noise level was too high that we barely had a conversation. It was an effort to talk to hear each other. Rhe Chilean sea bass was excellent as always. But the ribeye steak was terrible. It was too fatty. I had dinner here before and bread was complimentary. Now there’s a charge. This was my 3rd time here and not coming back.

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    Samara

    Orange County

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Too many servers but delayed service.

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    RockyB

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I had the 12 oz Filet. It was the most tender steak I’ve ever had. It was seasoned well. Brandon, the waiter was excellent.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Experience was superb.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    See we was attentive, everyone’s attitude was great and the food was amazing per usual.

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    Arnie

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Ambience was a little too dark for me? I feel like when you can't see the menu that it's too dark. I get that dark rooms make it seem more intimate but not everyone is there for romance. Lighten up a little more. The same level of light you have in the bar area would go a long way in the other areas. Food was just okay. What was the HIT of the night was the melt in your mouth bone marrows. We had Leo for our server and he was great! He took time to converse with us. I do want to thank the hostesses for seating us right away and also for kindly granting our wish to move to another table. Thank you ladies at the check-in desk for your friendly greetings. Thank you to all the wonderful valet workers for their warm greetings as well and being prompt to deliver our vehicles. Great evening spent at Mastro's!

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    SonaeD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, everything and all the staff were amazing. We had VJ (sorry if I got the initial wrong) as a server. He was warm, welcoming, professional and more importantly attentive. Our dining experience was exceptional and the food was flavorful. I tried the Big Eye Tuna for the 1st time and it was seasoned to perfection. We also had lobster mac and sauteed spinach, and butter cake but these are staples so you can't wrong. Overall 5/5

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server Jason was great. Everything was amazing, per usual.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    So delicious. Definitley worth the hype. Dress attire is upscale. Service is amazing and food is delicious. You definitely can’t go wrong here

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    KandisG

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a wonderful meal and our waiter was exceptional!

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    Kwanp

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3

    Food was good, but service was poor and arrogant.

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    FredL

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    The food has and remains fantastic. It's always been expensive, but you will not leave hungry and all of their steaks can be shared. Unfortunately, the service is either excellent or sub-par, and this time it was average. The waitress refused to smile, looked like she would rather be anywhere but at work, and never introduced herself. They now charge $50 to remove the cork from you wine, which is the most expensive of any restaurant you will find! On top of charging to park your car, they now charge for the bread basket. Just not the restaurant it use to be.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service. Jeff the GM was top notch and between him and our server made our night perfect.

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    AaronM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I go to high end steak houses all over the country for business meetings and other events. But Mastros in Costa Mesa is a cut above. Manager Geoff Sanders runs an impeccable operation. Food is great at all the Mastros venues, and this one is no exception, but service and ambiance in Costa Mesa is truly exceptional. Lively tasteful environment in the bar, quiet spots in the dining rooms, great private dining. Everything you would want in a high end steak house. Cannot recommend this place more highly.

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    garyw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter Drew was awesome and the steaks were amazing!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    My family of 5 chose Mastro’s to celebrate my son’s visit from Japan. We have not seen him for 6 years, and since his craving was for steaks, Mastro’s was the place to go. The food is consistently memorable. I’ve brought others who have never tried the restaurant, and you can hear them ooooh and mmmmm We ordered the 33oz chefs cut which we shared + Chilean Sea Bass which was a stellar choice, calamari was perfectly cooked, but would choose to have aioli on the side next time. For the sides we had the tasty white cheddar mac n cheese, creamed spinach, and mushrooms. Son had an Old Fashioned, another had a Hef, and i had the Markham Merlot. Food was excellent, as usual. Service-wise, meh. Will say no more. PS Butter cake towers above Other butter cakes from other places.

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    AndrewM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The sides have reduced in size and quality of ingredients. Bread is now a fee and less of it (hardly enough for 2 people). Although the steak and Chilean WSB was on point. Will come back, but will be making new decisions.

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    Nobu

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food as usual good! We expect it loud but good we were seated at the dining area and less noisy. Service still exceptional. We’re going back!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    It was New Year’s Eve so it was busy but that shouldn’t be an excuse. Server was good and tried to make things better. Issues were number one: my son and I ordered the dry aged bone in ribeye and it had no flavor. One of my favorite things about Mastros is the seasoning on the steaks and these had none. They were also overcooked and a little tough. For $85 each they should be perfect. Had a tough time getting bread and butter to the table and creamed spinach was cold. Mastros is my favorite restaurant and it always delivers but tonight was off. Waiter did the best he could.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    We were there for New Years Eve dinner. Our server was angry from the beginning of our seated reservation which made our experience unpleasant. It was unfortunate since we were looking forward to celebrating. This is not an inexpensive restaurant which makes that much more upsetting. We ordered a seafood tower for 4 guests and it came among other things with 3 crab legs. I got her attention to tell her that we were missing one and she rudely explained that it was half a pound. I kept telling her that we didn’t care, we just wanted each one of us to have their own crab leg. She kept arguing that she told us it was half a pound from the beginning. Super rude.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food and awesome service.

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    LauriB

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is always excellent. Service was a little slow, but it was New Year's Eve and what can you expect. They were really busy... Valet was terrible and took way to long.

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    Ssanchez

    Orange County

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food always cooked to perfection. Cut of beef and fresh absolutely the freshest service was flawless. This restaurant is always on par

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New Year’s Eve celebration. BJ was an excellent server and we had a wonderful experience!!

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    CathyK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Exceptional food and service

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    NormaJ

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came here for New Years Eve dinner and decided this will be a new tradition from now on! So special!

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    MarkH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The price of Mastros, Ruth Chris and Morton’s have gotten out of hand. Almost $300 dollars for 2 people. One drink each, one salad and one side. We like to dine out but we will dine else in the future. Paying for bread is a new one to me. We are from San Francisco and love sourdough bread at the Wharf, we do not have to pay for the bread. Maestro’s in Palm Springs had a better atmosphere.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was amazing!!

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    DaniW

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was perfect. The seafood tower was exceptional.

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    JOJO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food3service5ambience2

    The noise level was high. The food was good but, not remarkable, and very overpriced for such a simple menu. The dining area was very dark. I saw many patrons using the flashlight on their phone and us included.

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