Now this is the place. When my old WWII vet dad kept talkng about the awesome sandwiches at a place called "Mikey's" over in Fullerton I knew I had to try it.
Close to the cross streets of Yorba Linda Blvd & Placentia Ave, this place is really tucked in a corner and you gotta look for it. You figure if an old guy (sorry dad...) gets his eats here it must be pretty mundane...Not the case for Mikey's. As we neared the entrance, you pass thru a small patio areas (for the smokers in your crowd) and on thru the door.
As we passed by the small groups of what apperaed to be locals, we were greeted by a cheery & cute bartender/waitress...(Hmmm, now I think I know why my dad goes there, he may be old, but he ain't dead....) It's a cool crowd with no tension in at all. Beer was flowing and so was the good eats. I ordered a "Knucklehead" sandwich (hey, wha'd you call me?...) and my wife had a french dip......Mikey's knucklehead dip is a combo with roast beef, turkey and pastrami, also sauerkraut. Good food, me like!
Well pops was right, the sandwiches were incredible! And the prices didn't kick my ass. The lunch special includes two sandwiches, two sides, and two drinks for $10.95! What a deal.......
I heard Happy Hour rocks...and so does the pool table and shuffleboard.
I don't care if you're 12 yrs old or 100, Ya gotta try Mikey's, #1 in our book.
Prices - A
Service - A
Looks of the Server - A+
Food - A
Mikey's
3159 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA
714-528-9150
Monday, March 24, 2008
The Clubhouse Restaurant / Costa Mesa
Ahhhh, the good life. Situated at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. My wife was dying to try it, so I figured "what the hey", lets do it! I gotta admit I was a little intimidated at first, It is South Coast Plaza you know. Me in my t-shirt and jeans, we were enthusiastically welcomed upon entry (Maybe they thought I was some burnt out rock star, or musician...) whatever the case were were escorted to the back door...(just jokin') We were escorted to a cozy table for two, and the specials were explained to us.
Oh course I started with a Guiness on tap which was by all means GOOD. Looking around you could tell there were some power players, soccers moms, and just ordinary joes. It was a cool crowd buzzing with conversation (no, not me buzzing, the crowd..)
I had The Clubhouse Garbage Salad (see, I told you these were down to earth people), it had grilled chicken, egg, cheese, tomato, green onion, bacon + more......Good, and not too filling. My wife had the roasted jalapeno jack burger. She was in heaven...
The food was great, prices not bad, and the service was class "A". End result, A Winner!
Pull up your Benz to the valet parking and check out The Clubhouse Restaurant the next time you're at South Coast Plaza looking for that new Rolex.
Prices - B
Service - A
Food - A
The Clubhouse Restaurant
333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa Ca. 92626
714-708-2582
Oh course I started with a Guiness on tap which was by all means GOOD. Looking around you could tell there were some power players, soccers moms, and just ordinary joes. It was a cool crowd buzzing with conversation (no, not me buzzing, the crowd..)
I had The Clubhouse Garbage Salad (see, I told you these were down to earth people), it had grilled chicken, egg, cheese, tomato, green onion, bacon + more......Good, and not too filling. My wife had the roasted jalapeno jack burger. She was in heaven...
The food was great, prices not bad, and the service was class "A". End result, A Winner!
Pull up your Benz to the valet parking and check out The Clubhouse Restaurant the next time you're at South Coast Plaza looking for that new Rolex.
Prices - B
Service - A
Food - A
The Clubhouse Restaurant
333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa Ca. 92626
714-708-2582
The Counter / Irvine
Well ladies and gents, "The Counter" in Irvine is a mecca for you hamburger buffs out there. Situated off of Sand Canyon Road & Irvine Blvd, The Counter is tucked away away close to the L.A. Fitness. A little upscale, but hey it is Irvine......right?
The concept is simple, you're given a clipboard and a check list to design your own gourmet creation. The Counter boasts 312,120 different combos available. It's somewhat like ordering sushi, but easier.
You choose the bun (or none at all and have it served on a bed of greens), the meat, the portion (up to a pound burger) and all the toppings. Then kick back and sample one of their many beers availble and wait for your creation to be delivered to your table.
Now the fun part, getting it in your mouth.....open wide 'cause it comes several inches high. Food quality is great, and lots of it. Try the sweet potato fries....yummy...(did i just say that...)
Prices aren't too killer for the selection avaiable, the place is real clean with an industrial like look to it.
They have several locations, so check one out.....you be glad you did!
Prices - B
Food - A
Service - A
The Counter
Woodbury Town Center
6416 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, Ca 92620
949-336-7272
http://www.thecounterburger.com/
The concept is simple, you're given a clipboard and a check list to design your own gourmet creation. The Counter boasts 312,120 different combos available. It's somewhat like ordering sushi, but easier.
You choose the bun (or none at all and have it served on a bed of greens), the meat, the portion (up to a pound burger) and all the toppings. Then kick back and sample one of their many beers availble and wait for your creation to be delivered to your table.
Now the fun part, getting it in your mouth.....open wide 'cause it comes several inches high. Food quality is great, and lots of it. Try the sweet potato fries....yummy...(did i just say that...)
Prices aren't too killer for the selection avaiable, the place is real clean with an industrial like look to it.
They have several locations, so check one out.....you be glad you did!
Prices - B
Food - A
Service - A
The Counter
Woodbury Town Center
6416 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, Ca 92620
949-336-7272
http://www.thecounterburger.com/
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