Anaheim White House
This converted historic home in the 'burbs of Anaheim is just minutes from Disneyland, but feels worlds away.
(714) 408-1672
887 S Anaheim Blvd
(at West Vermont Avenue)
Anaheim,
CA
92805
33.8237
-117.91
Neighborhoods: Southwest Anaheim, Southwest
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
Sat-Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About Anaheim White House
The Owner
Anaheim White House
Owner
The Anaheim White House occupies a lovely 1909 home with eight different dining areas. The menu features fresh seafood and specialties influenced by proprietor Bruno Serato's frequent trips to his hometown of Verona, Italy. The restaurant is included in Epicurean Rendezvous' "100 Best Restaurants in Southern California" and received three stars from the Mobil Guide. The wine list features over 200 Californian and European wines.
The Editor
Leigh Reason
Citysearch
In Short
The rich wallpaper, gold bunting, fireplace, impeccably set tables with gold chargers, glowing candles and chairs draped with silk evoke the feeling one has wandered into an A-list wedding reception. Built in 1909, this mansion-turned-restaurant is a unique find in Orange County. Why White House? Each room is named after a U.S. President. The menu is predominantly Italian with a nod to the French; highlights include seafood linguine, calamari steak and veal piccata.
User Reviews
ktng
May 25, 2009
We arrived to meet another couple for dinner, I called ahead asked for a back room because we brought our 5 month old- We arrive to find they have no note of our reservation, no big deal though, plenty of tables. We ask for a high chair. The wait staff brings a broken one with no strap, I ask for another so our baby doesn't fall to the floor. Our waitress (blonde, little) says "we only have ONE highchair here" I laugh, "guess most people don't bring a baby here huh?" she laughs says "Yeah, no, sorry" I put baby in the car seat, no problem. 30 minutes later they seat another family next to us. The family asks for a high chair, the bus boy brings one over with an intact strap. Ours by the way is still sitting at our table unused. Huh? I ask her should I order appetizer A or B (she comments while smacking her gum the whole time) finally decide on raviolis after asking what's better, etc...she brings both appetizers. Ok maybe my fault??? We let it go even though it is a $40 appetizer! Then, the waitress brings champagne to our table but SPILLS 3 of the 4 full glasses on myself and the wife of the client we are with. Waitress is flustered and tries to clean floor, does not bring napkins or anything to help guests. My dress and the lady next to me have been doused. Next we order dessert sampler (fabulous by the way). and are unable to finish. I ask her to box it up. No problem. She goes in back, returns, no box. I ask for it. No problem. She again returns with a few pieces that are obviously not the ones we had left. I point this out and she returns with 1 more box also not the same but I let it go. We give waitress a gift certificate to take $75 off the $400 bill (with absolutely nothing comped in spite of champagne incident) . She returns with bill, no credit of certificate. We mention it. She says you must have given it to another blonde waitress there are a lot that work here. HUH??? No, we say, it was you. She goes searching, comes back with bill again no credit. Point it out again so she hand writes discount in. Seriously laughable at that point. We walk our client friends and my husband returns to speak to a manager who was very nice (and by the way had no clue about the champagne incident) and did comp a few things but we will never return. There are too many good restaurants out there to choose from to put up with this kind of service.
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whydoyouask
May 04, 2009
my dad invited friends visiting from outside the country to what was supposed to be an amazing dinner. they don't really know any better...thank god. but i did. dad spent over $1200 for 8 people. let me preface by saying that i judge a place by comparing what it claims to offer AND what it charges WITH what it actually delivers. so if i go to Chilli's i don't expect Providence service (though that place sucked too). i am a person who is grateful for my food and can live on bread and water quite literally though i have been fortunate enough to be able to eat every quality of food from the garbage they serve at fast food restaurants to the meals that never leave your mind. from the $20 for 2 to the $800 for 2; here in the united states, and abroad. THIS place couldn't get "I'll have a steak well done please" right! (Not my order; the foreigners like their steak w/ no red or pink in it.) We sent back multiple steaks multiple times! our guests ultimately ate the steaks because they felt bad about wasting food. the manager would not so much as discount the meal. i wish i was exaggerating or being vindictive but that is a true story and should give you an idea of what you're talking about here. how do you screw up a steak well done???? i better understand the concept of bent spacetime than i do what happened here. no, the food didn't make me ill although when the waiter offered these appetizers that had won awards i thought i was going to taste something special. yeah...no. i could name a 100 no-name restaurants that bl0w this place out of the water. they couldn't even cook potato gratin right! seriously? ok, blood-pressure rising. oh, and the ambiance...honestly laughable. again, i am judging here by what is advertised. this is supposed to be one of the best in orange county! yeah...no.
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PhotoAddict
April 25, 2009
Our family attended the special Easter dinner that the White House had and boy did it live up to my expectations! The staff was exceptional, the food was delicious and the ambiance was incomparable to any restaurant I've ever been to. I highly recommend this restaurant.
read full reviewThe Details on Anaheim White House
What to Drink:
The wine list is spectacular, boasting the best Tuscan Chiantis, Napa Valley whites and French reds.
The Extras:
The White House is a premier wedding and private party venue; call for information.
Brunch:
Every Sunday the restaurant serves a Champagne brunch from 11am-3pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Group Dining, Fireplace
Cuisine:
Message from Anaheim White House
- 100 Best Restaurants in So. Ca
- Notable Wine List
- Northern Italian Fare
The Anaheim White House occupies a lovely 1909 home with eight different dining areas. The menu features fresh seafood and specialties influenced by proprietor Bruno Serato's frequent trips to his hometown of Verona, Italy. The restaurant is included in Epicurean Rendezvous' "100 Best Restaurants in Southern California" and received three stars from the Mobil Guide. The wine list features over 200 Californian and European wines.
