• 4
• OC Go-To

I may be biased, as the staff at Gratitude recognize me. The atmosphere is very cool, great for a multitude of social gatherings from dinner with friends, happy hour, or a special occasion (I celebrated my birthday here). The staff is always friendly, though at times service can be slow. Sometimes this is nice, because I never want to feel rushed through dinner. Its great when they time everything right so you get to enjoy your appetizer before the entree is set in front of you. Yes, the prices are a bit high, especially for the small plates, but for the most part the entrees are justified in terms of pricing vs portion. Try to go for happy hour if you want to try a new entree; they're half off! Here are a few favorites: Fierce (appetizer - the menu description is a bit confusing but just get it because its phenomenal), Humble (entree - Indian style bowl), Committed (entree - portobello mushroom bbq sandwich with the best roasted sweet potatoes ever...ask for the tomato jam on the side instead of ketchup), Giving (entree - seasonal pizza, always terrific), Stunning (dessert - just order it). There are only two dishes I ordered and didn't care for: the Magical and Resolved. But hey, they could have had an off night. A note about the salads: they are not entree sized, so don't order if you are ravenous. The Kale Cesear (Dazzling) is great, though. Brunch is also on par, though this review is long enough! This is my go-to spot whenever I can't decide what to eat, or if I want to introduce a non-vegan to amazing food that happens to be vegan. Definitely check this place out, and sign up for their loyalty program!