Broadway By Amar Santana

Having been a fan of Chef Amar 's culinary prowess for some time, I am so glad that to have the chance to visit Broadway which has been an established dining location in the Laguna Beach area for a bit. The unique skills he has shown at his other dining location in addition to what he had demonstrated on the screen, very ably make their way into the dishes served at Broadway. On this occasion, I was greeted by the very friendly staff and was able to make my way to the Chef 's Table. The environment is very well done with a modern, yet open rustic vibe. The server was quick to offer his greeting as well and inquired about potential beverages. While I say quick, it was never done in a manner that anyone would consider being rushed through the dining experience. While scouring the menu, my server, Sergio, very carefully described items that were recommended and those items that were on the list of Specials for the evening. It 's difficult to accurately describe the type of food that Broadway serves, but it would be fair to say that there is something for just about anyone 's preference. I started with the Hamachi appetizer which was served atop a layer of citrus dressing with a Wasabi Tobiko and a dollop of an avocado sorbet. This item was well presented with a great balance of citrus and savory to accompany the very fresh Hamachi. The flavors were excellent and I can understand why this item was identified as one of the most popular of their options for a first course. For the main entrée, I ordered the Branzino accompanied with a side of Brussels Sprouts. The Branzino was served with a cauliflower puree, pickled clam shell mushrooms and a truffle jJus. The main entrée was served beautifully. There were many notable aspects of this dish that were particularly flavorful such as the puree and the truffle jus that were very good when coupled with the Branzino. The mushrooms added a nice dimension with the protein when sampled and the crispy skin was very good. If I had one suggestion, it would be some added sodium or spices to the protein itself when eaten alone. The Brussels were excellent and accented this entrée very well. They were deep fried with a Chinese sausage and enhanced with cilantro and sweet and sour. This could have very easily been a very good appetizer given the portion and the tasty combination of flavors. Overall, Broadway is a great restaurant. Its menu options are very creative with options for all preferences. Though I did not experience the offerings of the Bar beyond wine, there are many choices for just about all levels, high end to traditional. If you 've been eyeing Broadway, don 't wait as long as I did. Get in there as soon as you can. Bon Appetite!

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Had dinner here. The server was very sweet. We sat down at 6pm. By 6:15 we had ordered an appetizer, a salad and mains and a drink. At 7:37 I asked if they could check on my main course because it had been awhile and we were starving and it was had been 1:15 since we ordered. A man who I assume was the manager came over and rudely said your dish is coming but it 's only been 28 minutes then walked away which is wildly inaccurate. No customer service at all. Fortunately I had snapped pics so I have 100% detailed proof of the times. Again, I was not mad I simply wanted to see if they forgot the courses and a simple friendly answer would have sufficed. To note the table next to us was sat after us and complained they did not have their main courses and they came out before ours still. Also a party of 2. Food- Sashimi was amazing. 10/10 Ravioli- a tad bland 5/10 Butternut squash salad- simple but we liked it 7/10 Stuffed pepper- small for a main and a tad bland as well. 6/19 Edamame were delicious. Drinks- cannot remember the name but decent enough. Portions are relatively light and leave you hungry. The restaurant itself is very well decorated. I do not think we would go again unless they significantly fixed their service flow and get a more personable manager.

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Top tier. My first time at Broadway. Excellent service. The meal was amazing! By far one of my best restaurant experiences Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Honey, Crisp Brussels Sprouts, Lamb Tenderloin, Japanese Hamachi Sashimi, Lemon Ricotta Fritters

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Amazing restaurant, amar is super top ., food and drinks are beyond great .. last night we had the chance to see Amar again ., and he is such a beautiful guy ., we love this place

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Fantastic food, ambiance and great selection of wines. Their fries and mole is amazing!

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