FIVE FEET RESTAURANT
What People Are Saying About Five Feet Restaurant
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In Short – Exposed pipes and other industrial decor complement the eclectic menu. Traditional Chinese ingredients are enhanced by French and Californian touches: Fried wontons come stuffed with Montrachet goat cheese and drizzled with vodka-raspberry coulis. Sze Chaun Sizzling Hot Sisters, a take on sweet and sour, has chunks of lobster and prawns in gingery mushroom sauce. Another standby, kung pao chicken, is lightened up with stir-fry vegetables. The house-specialty whole catfish comes in mildly spicy tomato-ginger citrus sauce.
05/31/09
Disappointing all around
by number112
We had heard great things about this restaurant, so it seemed like a natural choice for our anniversary. We were staying at the Montage, which we knew would have great food, but we were looking to go somewhere fun, where the food would be exciting and different. Five feet had been recommended by a friend, so we were looking forward to an evening of culinary delight.
It was anything BUT that. The service was average, the food was average, and it was WAY overpriced for such an average experience. We spent $110 for two crappy glasses of wine, two entrees, and one appetizer, none of it very good. We left disappointed and would not suggest this restaurant overall. If you are looking for something interesting, different, or with decent food, go elsewhere.
- Cons: Food about average (maybe); way overpriced
03/19/09
Snorting Manager
by janass
Pushed expensive food, added dishes we didn't ask for. All the food was fried and tasted the same. When we questioned the overcharges we were just ignored.
Snorting manager couldn't be found when we questioned the bill. Dinner for two adults one child no alcohol, $200.00 Crazy for bad Chinese food???
- Cons: Toooo Expensive, all food tastes the same
10/10/08
Disappointing
by lovefood312
My husband and I decided to come here after hearing such good reviews from friends who we consider to be foodies. Sadly, we were disappointed in every way. We decided to go all out for the tasting menu based on their recommendation. We arrived and were surprised at the decor and ambience since it was not what we expected. The table pattern looked like splattered paint, not a very good choice when you're trying to enjoy a nice meal. What happened to the standard white linen tablecloths? As soon as we were seated, the waitress asked us if we have ever dined here before. When we said no, she tried to tell us that it would be exactly like the French Laundry. What a laugh! We've been to the French laundry and I can tell you that it is NOTHING AT ALL like it! I felt like they were trying to pull one over on us because we had never been there. I think I saw the "chef" come out to greet customers, but only two tables out of the whole restaurant. What about the rest of us? Throughout our entire dinner, the hostess and another waitress kept looking at us and talking in hushed voices. It was quite weird and unsettling. And, througout it all we felt like we were being rushed. The hostess/waitress came out at one point and tried to "sell" us the kobe beef for an extra fee. I mean, if we're already paying a premium for the tasting menu, why wouldn't you just include the kobe beef in the tasting menu instead of trying to sell it to us on top of the premium tasting menu. This place has no redeeming qualitites AT ALL. I'm actually surprised this place is still in business.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Horrible food, Overpriced, No ambiance
The Details on Five Feet Restaurant
Where to Sit:
Groups larger than five should sit at the round table in the back. If you're looking for a quieter atmosphere, sit on the outdoor patio.
Know Before You Go:
Leave time for window-shopping and strolling along the shore; Five Feet is located just off the main street in Laguna Village and one block from the beach.
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