What People Are Saying About Gulf Stream
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The Scene – After a day of shopping, diamond-decked patrons commune on the dirt-floor patio, where big jade umbrellas cover tall wooden tables. At night, heaters and a stone wall fire keep diners warm, but cozy banquettes and a baby grand piano still lure some inside. – – The Food – Gulfstream's standard surf-and-turf menu includes kid-friendly fare. Start with tender crab cakes in Pommery mustard sauce, delicately fried for a crisp outside layer. A tangy, generously dressed chopped vegetable salad bursts with garden favorites, hard-boiled egg whites and chopped…
10/02/08
Didnt' measure up
by Spvaran
While vacationing in Newport Beach, my husband and I visited Gulfstream for dinner. We have enjoyed Houstons and Rutherford Grill (all part of the same restaurant family) and assumed we would have a great experience. Unfortuntately our service was very poor. We waited approximately 15 minutes after being seated for a wait person to come to our table. I had to flag down our waitress and ask if someone could take our order. As the meal progressed we were constantly looking for assistance for water, to refill the water to order a drink, etc. A server rushed by our table and placed a glass of wine on our table (we did not order) and ran off. Finally we were able to attract our servers attention and explained we did not order. She said "Oh, that's where that went, it belonged to the table next to us".
The food is good. I ordered the Filet Mignon and my husband ordered the Wood Plank Salmon. At the end of the meal we asked the server if she was new her response was "no I am just not feeling well tonight". I can't recommend Gulfstream. If they could improve the service this would be a great place to dine.
- Pros: Friendly Hostess, good food
- Cons: Slow Service
03/06/08
Best Kid friendly restaurant
by vishphadnis
Great food, Great service! We?ve been coming to this place almost every week for the past 9 years! So have lived thru multiple wait staff, chefs, etc? but the food and service has been consistently great!
We'll soon be leaving SoCal and will miss this place very much!
02/06/08
DO NOT WAST YOUR TIME OR MONEY
by mocrates
The service here is terrible; the servers seem to be at odds with one another as well as the kitchen staff. After serving the meal our server disappeared; unfortunately my steak was well done instead of medium rare by the time I tracked her down my party had long finished their meal. Water glasses and beverages were never refilled. I've eaten here three times and each time the service has gotten worse. The food is actually very good but it can't make up for the horrific service. I am a fan of Houston's (same owners, but Gulfstream is supposed to be an upscale version) but after this last battle I won't be coming back anytime soon!
- Pros: very good side dishes; oysters; crab cakes
- Cons: Extremely poor service
The Details on Gulf Stream
The Extras:
Got a date? Request a table on the patio--it's more romantic.
Look Good:
Watching your waistline? Ask for sides without the oil.
What to Drink:
Wines by the glass start at $7.
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