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    Great food, good wine, and good service. I had the Scallops and they were awesome, the Sundried Tomato Soup was really good too. My girl friend ordered the bowtie pasta and it was not that good. The staff is very professional and friendly.

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    This restaurant is so yummy!!  The service is impeccable - from the minute you walk in the front door, the hostess is friendly, servers are friendly, bartender Dennis is great.  They are very attentive, as soon as your drink is getting low, they are right there to make the next.  The martini's are delicious, appetizers of deep fried goat cheese stuffed artichoke hears drizzled with balsalmic & black mussels with saffron cream sauce were both amazing.  Main course of apple & walnut salad with chicken was yummy as well as the seafood medley over vegetable risotto.  Everything was so flavorful and fresh.  Will definitely be back - maybe during happy hour martini prices since I LOVE martini's & at $12.50 a drink, I went a little broke at lunch but well worth every penny.  Highly recommend this restaurant.  :-)

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    When asked where I wanted to go for my birthday dinner I asked to come here (Feb. 23 was actually the day before my birthday).

    My mom and I had stumbled into here in December when Ruby's was too crazy. Since there were only two of us that night we were able to get in but for anything over 2, try to make reservations or be prepared to wait.

    This time our visit was LOUD. We were in a different part of the restaurant and my hard-of-hearing father could barely hear my mom, sister, nor myself talking.

    We also stumbled across Restaurant Week in San Juan Capistrano!!! Great $20 menu. So happy. Pasta less vegetarian lasagna rocks!

    Unfortunately, they served my father and myself watered down cocktails...what the heck? I should've known not to take the martini version of their supposedly delicious pineapple-infused vodka when the server suggested twice I get it on the rocks. However, my dad got a Gin on the rocks and it was also watered down. Not a good start to the evening.

    Our server was very nice and tried her best to accomodate our poor start to the evening.

    I'd come back. The calamari was yummy and their chopped salad was addicting.

    However, the cocktails knocked this visit down to a 3-star occassion.

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    Came here for lunch during the week and was happy to find a table for 2 immediately ready (although it was the last free table).  Pleasant wait staff; attentive and knew the menu well.  Clean table setting and had the utensils wrapped in the napkin which I like (utensils left in the open air can easily get germs when people nearly talk, cough or sneeze).  Here's our order:

    2 bowls of sundried tomato soup- yum!!  Creamy, cheesy, great flavor
    2 lamb burgers- also yum!! Juicy, love the aioli and brioche is my favorite bread
    1 order of truffle fries- good flavor but I like my fries thick, not shoestring
    1 salad- never tried it but my brother enjoyed it
    butter cake with salted carmel ice cream- OMG so good!  The cake was somewhat like a molten cake with sugar crystals on top.  I loved the soft warm cake with a little crunch from the crystals combined with the ice cream.  I've been craving it ever since trying this dish.  

    Park in the train station lot- it has 3 hour free parking and be sure to LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!!!!

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    I have to say I was THRILLED with the Sundried Tomato! Went on Wednesday, which was 1/2 off Martini Night... That's a Plus. We sat in the bar and had the Happy hour menu, which was amazing. The braised beef sliders, were some of the best I have ever had (check that THE BEST I have ever had). The stuffed artichoke hearts were great and the whole artichoke was cooked perfectly! There was a slight problem with my Moms roasted chicken (off the regular menu) but they resolved it and were very generous in coming to our table to apologize. Customer service is always a big reason I will either come back or never return. I think the Sundried Tomato will see me often from now on.. Especially on Wednesdays!

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    Yummy. Nice atmosphere, good wine list, excellent service. Kids menu was great.

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    Blueberry Asiago Salad and Sundried Tomato Soup. I DIE.

    Seriously, this place is good.

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    To my way of thinking the mark of any good restaurant is consistency, knowing what kind of meal and dining experience you're going to have EVERY time and by that grading method Sundried Tomato Cafe in San Juan Capistrano is strictly five star, never more so than when manager Ashley is running the front of house. Perfect example last night: place was packed, tables for 2, 4, 6, and pre=prom kids in one table for 16, plus a full bar, yet the delicious food (fried calamari starter, veggie lasagna and chicken club mains) flowed seamlessly to all tables, we were in and out in an ideal 50 minutes for this type of quick bite, and with all the action swirling around Ashley still had a moment to stop by and suggest a fantastic sangiovese I might not have tried otherwise. Take it from me as a 5 year+ regular, you can't do better in SJC than Sundried!!!

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    love love love

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    I have been the laguna beach sundried tomato cafe many times, So I stopped by this one the other day. Very attentive service. I dont think my water glass ever got below half way full. I ordered the blackened chicken with bowtie pasta. I was ok... it tasted like blue cheese was used in it. I was definitely not a fan. But it was worth a try. I normally order the seafood medley which is always amazing and I highly recommend it.

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    Chimay on tap!

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    We are regulars here at this fabulous restaurant. Tonight, first time ever, I was served an undercooked item. Since I was pretty full, I asked the waiter if I could just have a more thoroughly cooked replacement to go. That would have been just fine.
     The Manager, however, visited our table, let us know we were getting a replacement meal to take home, that we weren't charged for my dinner NOR my husband's meal (!) and that dessert was on them.  We insisted that his meal was perfect, we'd be happy to pay, but she insisted, too. We were overwhelmed by this gesture and left an extra large tip and we both thanked the manager profusely. We would have been happy with just the replacement of the unsatisfactory item, but this manager upheld a higher standard of excellence and hospitality.

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    I visited this restaurant on December 30 2012, for probably the 10th or 11th time. I live in Los Angeles, and I often meet my San Diego friends in Capistrano because it is somewhat "in-between" for all of us. This restaurant is one of my favorites because the menu offers delicious and healthy salads, tasty meat dishes and pastas, an assortment that is pleasing to most people. On this visit I had my usual, the "Salad Sampler", which is three different salads that include nuts, apple slices, bacon and blue cheese and more importantly,  fresh tasting greens! It is delicious every time. My friend liked the looks of a sandwich that a person at a nearby table was enjoying and apparently was no longer on the menu. My friend asked the waitress for the item and they brought it to her without question. She was happy with her selection was well. A firm endorsement from me!

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    Wow!  Just a fantastic little bistro in downtown San Juan Capistrano. I came here for Sunday lunch with my family.  We ordered the Blackened Chicken with Bow Tie, the 1/2 and 1/2 sandwich and soup, and the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with spicy Gorgonzola fries!  Everything was excellent.  The blackened chicken pasta dish was very flavorful And I loved the spice.  The Parmesan Gorgonzola with tomato and garlic made an excellent sauce.  The grilled chicken club was big and they didn't skimp out on the spicy Gorgonzola fries either.  A huge patty of chicken with a hearty thick piece of bacon greeted me as my plate arrived. The portion size was definitely generous and we all left full after being famished.  Our server was very nice and accommodating.  We had three dogs with us and sat us on the outdoor patio with a fresh bowl of water for the pups.  They also turned on the heat lamps since it was a little chilly.  The service was prompt and the staff demonstrated excellent teamwork.  I definitely recommend having brunch or lunch here.  You'll be pleased with the excellent quality and warm hospitality.  Can't wait to be back to try something new.

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    Food was great, chopped salad was amazing!  Waitress was very attentive, and did a great job.  Small dinning area, nice and relaxing!

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    I have never had a bad meal here. My only complaint is that they removed my favorite thing "blueberry asiago salad " from the menu...BUT ....they still make it for me if I ask for it, and I do. I wish we had one of these cafes here in Oceanside !!!!i
    I love this place!!! Food is always fresh and of high quality. Service excellent. I even brought my mother in law who is from France and is a French chef to this place and she enjoyed it very much. She even approved of the wine list. So there you have it!

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    I LOVE this place!  The food is consistently great, pricing is reasonable, ambiance is nice, service is generally good.  That's all I ever ask of a restaurant, yet seems so hard to find these days.  I've tried several of the appetizers, but being a creature of habit, I find it hard to explore some of the other lovely things on the menu, but my recommendations are these:
    Rustic jars (breadsticks served with cream cheese, pesto, and salsa, I think), salad sampler (and I don't generally like salad), honey cilantro chicken sandwich, braised beef pappardelle pasta, and I love their Arnold Palmers, must be the tea they use... I'm never disappointed when I come here.

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    This place was really good. The portions were generous, the ambiance was nice and somewhat quiet even though it's really small.
    The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because of the sangria, it tasted like jelly beans or fruit snacks, lots of sugar and no alcohol, the couple sitting next to us even asked us if we had liked it because they had ordered it as well, so I know it wasn't just our taste buds betraying us, they need to step it up a bit, they have great potential, the prices are great and service is very good.
    Fix the Sangria and keep everything else the same!

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    Loved this place! I have some significant dietary restrictions and they easily accommodated them without hesitation. They cook in olive oil which made me really happy. The food was delicious too. My only complaint would be the prices but honestly the food is so good it's worth it.

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    I stop in from time to time and grab brunch with a friend and just love sitting outdoors and catching up. While waiting they came out with these cinnamon rolls that were the best I ever had. A pleasant treat. I new the rest of the food was goign to be great and great service.

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    Came here today after taking a couple of year hiatus. As I recalled their soups and salads were amazing! I highly recommend the sun dried tomato soup and the chopped salad! It's a very popular and busy place so go early to beat the lunch rush.

    Food is always great and the fresh bread is a nice treat!

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    Only been here once, but if you are craving a burger go for it! We had the regular burger and it was amazing, the truffle fries were great too. Well worth the price, however it's ruined other burgers for me.

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    LOVE THEIR FOOD!! I'm a wedding planner and they cater all of my events and have never disappointed. Without a doubt, I always get a handful of people asking me for their information so they can use them! Patti, the catering coordinator, is an absolute GEM. You can really tell she cares about all of her clients and goes out of her way to make them feel special while delivering such great service. The food speaks for itself-- they've got the  most talented chef in OC! If you're a bride to be or having any kind of party, it doesn't get any better than Sundried Tomato.

    PS- their prices are very fair too!

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    Three and a half stars.

    First, I was able to make a reservation for the same morning, using Open Table.  Convenient, and very wise.

    Location was certainly a plus. Charming surroundings, you are just down the street from the mission, and a quick walk away from the other side of the tracks where some really quaint businesses, mostly restaurants, tantilized you.  We sat on the patio under the shade of an umbrella. But even with the fact that STC was dog friendly, and the service decent for an early Sunday, there was this "je ne sais quoi" that kept me from completely loving it.

    Starting with a whole, oven roasted artichoke ($11), it was smothered in melted parmesan cheese. Way too much. While they tried to impress us with so much cheese, I came to the conclusion that artichoke and excessive blobs of cheese (topped with finely minced pine nuts and herb) do not mix that well.  It left me wishing for something less rich.  And some of the outer leaves were not completely cooked.  The dipping sauce was a tarragon aoli, ignored, since that is not my favorite herb either.

    They offer "compliments of the house", a puff pastry topped with cinnamon sugar. It was light and nice with an orange glaze, and a nice touch as a starter.  One for each of us. That was a plus.

    I ordered off the brunch menu. Blue crab and bacon hash with poached eggs ($12). But honestly, I did not detect any bacon. The crab cakes were small and slightly fishy tasting. At least there was little to no filler, but the fishiness was off-putting. The basil hollandaise sauce did not work with the crab IMO. The side of cubed, fried potatoes were only ordinary.  A small dish of fresh melon was a welcomed relief.

    Mr. B had a lamb burger ($15).  If this is a good indicator of their burgers, I am impressed.  It came out rare (he ordered med rare) but was quite delicious.  The greens and bun were good.  He also chose the thin cut truffle fries. Very good. My first experience with truffle fries, I was disappointed.  I did not know what to expect, but there was only a very light truffle taste.

    Mumm champagne, a split, was $12.

    Perhaps I was having a bad day, but to strike out on two out of three things we ordered was not a good thing.  My particular criticisms were mostly the flavor combinations, the fishy crab cakes, and the over the top richness that sat like a bowling ball in my stomach the rest of the day, had me wishing for a lighter meal.  And to pay over $50 for a meal I really did not love, hurt.

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    Love, love, love this place! Came across it one afternoon after shopping at the Antique Mall across the street. The boyfriend and I passed this place numerous times without even considering to go in but when I saw the happy hour sign (3-7 everyday) I was intrigued.
    We took a couple of seats at the bar and took a peak at the HH menu. We were helped right away and asked the bartender for a couple of good suggestions. We both ended up getting a couple of bloody Mary's which were AWESOME and probably the best ones I've ever had. They make their own mix and top it off with blue cheese stuffed olives, delicious! We also tried their creative selection of martinis and those were just as good. The espresso one was my favorite. We ordered a plethora of food, one from each of the HH sections and everything was absolutely scrumptious, especially the baked artichoke!
    The ambiance, price, food, drinks and service were all perfect and since then I've made it a point to share this awesome gem with all my friends and family.
    I even suggested this place for Mothers Day Brunch (but the one in San Clemente)  an it was hands down the best brunch buffet I've ever been to. Quality food and an overall awesome experience every time.
    This place is a MUST for locals and visitors!

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    I was on Yelp looking for a seafood restaurant and stumbled across this place again. I've been a couple of times. The last was for Mother's Day brunch. We had to wait 40 minutes despite having a reservation, were packed in like sardines so that they could accommodate the Mother's Day brunch crowd and the food was average at best.

    Will never go there again.

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    Came by for a business lunch. Good location in the central part of San Juan.  Food was decent. Sampled the 3 Cheese Blackened Chicken and Bowtie and Oven backed Artichoke. The Bowtie is one of their signature entrees. It was okay. Ciao Pasta Trattoria down the block has an amazing bowtie superior to this restaurant. The Artichoke was good!
    Service was lacking. The server came by 1 time during our meal. It was a traditional wonderful sunny afternoon outside with our beverages empty: lack of attention!! Too many restaurants in the area. Don't know if this would qualify for a second visit.

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    So lately, I've been having these dreams... about this amazing three layer dip that I tried a couple months ago at Sundried Tomato Café. Generally, I wake up dazed, chewing on my blanket, which of course, is nowhere near the level of deliciousness of that sweet and salty dip. My mom definitely thinks I have lost my mind.

    It's getting pretty bad-bad enough that I think I'll have to make the hour and a half long drive all the way out to the 92675 just to get some of that dip.

    I can't say much about the rest of the food they have to offer, but I imagine this is a really cute and great date place, especially if you happen to be in the area for sightseeing and stuff!

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    I have eaten here on a number of occasions but this is the first time I have had a chance to review them: my rating says it all.  I don't like it here.  My daughters and I ate here for Easter brunch and really wished we had stayed home.  

    We were seated and given regular menus.  I stopped our host immediately and said we had come for the brunch.  He apologized and brought the brunch menus.  I decided the brie and roasted tomato omelete was my choice, one daughter had the pound cake french toast and the other had the malted waffles.  We received the 'appetizer bread' first and enjoyed it but it was nothing crazy. (puff pastry with cinnamon sugar and an orange frosted glaze)

    Our food arrived at our table remarkably fast.  Let me note here: the restaurant was VERY quiet for it being 10:30 on Easter Sunday.  My omelete was obviously overdone with the side they served facing up all brown and gross- I don't even cook my eggs like that at home.  The brie was non-existent and my potatoes were reheated and... well, wrinkled, you know what I mean?  That wrinkled you get when you make potatoes and then eat some but you leave a little on the jelly pan then when you come back the rest are all sitting there wrinkled up?  That is what they looked like.    

    My daughter's malted waffle was obviously made earlier and reheated.  Mmmmm... =/

    The pound cake french toast was fine but the pound cake was so from the refrigerated case at the local Ralph's it's not funny.  I'm talking Sara Lee, y'all.  

    Not impressed.  Not impressed one bit.  (and I am basing this on my previous experiences here as well.  I just don't think they are as good as they were when they first opened a number of years ago.)

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    I have been coming to this restaurant for years and have truly enjoyed the food. I eat at various restaurants in the San Juan Capistrano area, but Sundried Tomato has been one of our favorites. That is up until today.  

    I am writing this review to document my encounter with the most horrifying restaurant experience I have come across so far in this lifetime.

    My friend and I were proceeding to eat our steamed artichoke when we discovered it was infested with WORMS and EGGS!!!!

    Now most human beings would have thrown all caution to the wind and raised hell on Earth, but my girlfriend and I tried to hold our composure and treat the server with class, because it wasn't her fault. I blame the chef. And looking back I feel I should have done more to raise awareness about the situation.

    I plan on never eating at this establishment again

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    Lunch on a rainy Saturday.

    Review is for the Comfort Combo: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with tomato and a side of creamy tomato soup.

    My meal looked <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/CHz_MiqZ43Pt0tIcHXaStg?select=HMpLWLZAs7TOvPtwvkQXOQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a> and tasted really good.  I would have been happy with more soup because it was yummy, but maybe I'm being greedy.  =)  Overall a nice lunch experience, service was attentive and am happy to try the place again.

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    Sundried Tomato Cafe is the place to be if you're next to the Mission and in need for brunch. Trusttttt. With sunny SoCal weather, you'll love the atmosphere it has to offer!

    The boss lady and fellow intern were in search for some food, so we found this little place, which is pretty much across from the Mission in Downtown San Juan Capistrano. It wasn't that crowded and since the weather was pretty much perfect, we opted to sit outside on their little patio to have some drinks and lunch.

    The had a nice drink selection here. I've never heard of watermelon mimosas until here and let me tell you, everyone should try it! The combination is delicious! I ordered the special sangria they had. Definitely hit the spot! Be sure to ask what their specials are because they have pretty good happy hour drinks too!

    They had a pretty nice brunch and lunch menu. While we looked through the menu, we ate these complimentary sweet sticky buns. So good! Anyways, I was sorta torn between the blue crab, eggs, and hash, but in the end, I decided on the Rare Blackened Ahi sandwich with tomato, lettuce, onion, and aioli on onion roll. However, due to a miscommunication, the server thought I wanted the Rare Fresh Ahi Tuna, which was seared rare, sesame crusted, soy citrus glaze and came with avocado, sauteed spinach, and mashed potatoes. I didn't realize that the order was wrong and I was pretty confused because I thought it was a sandwich, but I ate it anyways. Sorta glad he made the mistake because it was prettyyyy bomb!

    Service is pretty good, even though they got my order wrong. Someone was always coming by to see if we were okay or if we need anything. If you're up early enough for brunch and the weather is nice out, definitely stop by this place and check it out. You'll enjoy good company, food, and drinks.

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    Brunch at its finest... good drinks, good food, FREE Cinnamon buns?... add some good company and you're in a for a good time.

    Sundried Tomato is a small cafe-like restaurant that does brunch and is right on the big street in downtown San Juan Capistrano. Although I didn't have their brunch, my boss sure did and it looked pretty nice.

    I had the chicken pesto + brie on a baguette with some shoe string fries. I was indecisive on what to get since there were a more than enough good options... but man was this sandwich legit. Never had a sandwich with brie cheese and gotta say it holds up pretty well in this particular sandwich.

    Drinkies? I never heard of a watermelon mimosa until I came here. Not only was it better than your typical orange juice mimosa, it made me try my own at home (wasn't as good as here). My boss had the kir royale and my coworker enjoyed the sangria they advertise. I think we all had a good time here.

    Didd I mention some complimentary flaky and sweet cinnamon buns? That's just the "icing" on the cake. I would definitely come back herree

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    How can you go wrong with so many great options to choose from! Soups, salads, pasta, oh my! But wow, I found my new favorite soup!

    I just love the creamy sundried tomato soup here, but after last night, this is officially the best tomato soup I have ever had! Served with rustic olive rolls and flakey baguette, this is truly comfort food! Reminds me of an upgraded version of Campbell's Creamy Tomato in taste and consistency, but nooooowhere near canned soup. Order a big bowl for takeout on a chilly night & get cozy. This will warm you up from the inside out. Rich enough on it's own, I promise you will forget all about it's famous counterpart, the grilled cheese.

    At first bite, it seems like a very rich and heavy tomato soup. Take a few more bites and you will experience hints of fruity, tanginess of the sundried tomato. This soup has incredible depth and is far from plain old tomato soup. I love the consistency and color, similar to a vodka tomato sauce, with a flavor that balances the sweet with richness with a hint of spiciness.

    Let a sliver of an olive roll bathe in it until the tomato decadence has thoroughly engulfed it and turns the bread into a slightly soggy bite, yum! Once you try it, you will NOT be able to resist this soup and devour it until the very last spoonful. Creamy Sundried Tomato Soup, mmm, truly the perfect tomato soup. If it wasn't so freakin delicious, I would have a chance to explore more of menu options at Sundried Tomato Cafe!

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    Finally tried this place and I had some high expectations and hopes for the food.  however I left mad!!!!  I got the short rib pasta....or should I say soup.  It was a pile of pasta with some chunks of short ribs in a watered down wine sauce and if that was not worse enough there was a heap of goat cheese on top.  I hate goat cheese!! but that is not why I rated this place so low, it was actually my fault for not seeing on the menu it being described with goat cheese.  The dish was just bad!  They said it was NEW on the menu.

    For dessert we got the raspberry sherbet w/ ginger.  OK sounds good right?  A little sweet with a little spice from the ginger?  First bite I got a chunk of ginger in the sherbet.  You don't give people raw chunks of ginger in silky sherbet.  Boy I was in a bad mood after this place.  I don't think I have ever taken one bite of an entree and dessert before by choice.

    I will give it another shot because that is how I roll.  I could have just gotten it on a bad day.

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    Romantic atmosphere. Delicious food. Excellent service. Drinks are potent :)

    Overall I love this place! When living in San Juan Capistrano it was the best place for my Italian craving and mojito fix. It's very intimate and quiet. This is a great date spot. Nestled in old town San Juan Capistrano next to the Basilica and Train Station.

    Attire is casual, though you may spice it up in the evenings. Summer nights, candlelit dinner, your guest will be most pleased! Hidden restaurants like these are most memorable! Go and enjoy a stroll to this restaurant for an unforgettable experience!

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    Ambiance:
    Casual but with hint of old world elegance. Great place to have business lunch or lunch with family or even lunch with special someone.

    Service:
    When a server is very competent, it speaks highly of the managers or owners of that restaurant. We were a party of 8 and had one server taking care of all of us the entire time. The restaurant got busy after we placed our orders but throughout our meal before we could ask for anything, our server was always there with whatever we needed.

    Food:
    Most of my lunch companions ordered from the brunch menu and had Blue Crab with Bacon Hash, including my BF. It's basically crab cakes topped with poached egg with bacon hash on the side. I only stole few bites but I have to admit that even though I'm not a fan of breakfast/brunch type of food, it was probably one of the best breakfast/brunch type food I've had. The combination of crab cake and poached egg was wonderful.

    If the Blue Crab with Bacon Hash was wonderful, the dish I ordered far surpassed that. I ordered from the all day menu and got Braised Beef Pappardelle topped with Goat Cheese. It was so f*cking good. The flavor was so perfect that I can't help but think that they made the dish especially for me. It was creamy and rich with some sweetness and tartness from the goat cheese. The braised beef was so tender and the Portobello mushroom went perfectly with it. It's unlike any pasta I've had before.

    Cost Performance:
    Considering the ambiance, service and food, the cost performance is excellent. If I lived nearer, I would go to this restaurant all the time.

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    In all seriousness, don't even think about placing an order to go at this place. I had to call three times before somebody picked up the phone.

    Then I arrived at the restaurant and stood at the counter for a solid 10 minutes before I was acknowledged by anyone.

    Okay okay...but I tell myself that the chicken and apple salad will be worth the wait.

    Boy, was I in for a surprise. Once I got home, I discovered that my chicken and apple salad HAD NO CHICKEN.

    I immediately called the restaurant to let them know. The hostess informed me that the only way to fix the situation was for me to come back and get a new salad, as there was no way that I could get a refund. I don't think so lady, it's 9pm and I already made the trip once. I don't even want it anymore. Just give me my money back.

    Luckily, once I spoke with the manager, she understood and said that she would be crediting my card. Fantastic!

    Fast forward a month: I check my statement and see a charge, but no refund. I call the manager back and she tells me that she'll follow up with the accounting person.

    Here we are two months later and still nothing. Okay Sundried Tomato. I really wanted to like you, but this is ridiculous. Consider my $14 a parting gift.

    P.S. I also ordered the tomato soup, which was delicious! That is until I started throwing up 30 minutes later...

    I really did want to keep liking this place (as I experienced decent service when dining in), but they're making it really hard.

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    The Sundried Tomato in San Juan Capistrano is in a great location. I walked in between lunch and dinner and it was nearly empty except for a few patrons at the bar. I was seated and brought water immediately.

    My waiter was very pleasant and attentive, and my food came out quickly. I ordered the pick two option with the grilled chicken club and their signature tomato bisque. The bisque was a sort of beige color and was the consistency of chowder. There was feta cheese crumbles on top. It wasn't bad but it didn't taste at all like tomatoes. My sandwich was slightly greasy but delicious, and the dish came with a very nice green salad. I enjoyed the meal overall.

    I was pleased with my experience there and will most likely be back.

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    It's kind of funny, I really like Sundried Tomato Cafe, but i hate tomato's.  Oddly enough, i love ketchup.  I think it goes with everything.  If you buy one of those crappy $1 dollar microwavable pizzas from the supermarket, try squirting it with some ketchup.  It makes it taste so much better.  

    Now for my review.  Great, class atmosphere.  I would expect no less for the area its in.  Bonus point also for giving me and my little lady an excuse to get dressed up all fancy like.  We went during happy hour and the appetizers and drinks were really well priced.  I had a mini jar of Sundried Tomato Hummus, it was really good.  Not traditional, but damn tasty.  The Bacon wrapped Scallops where awesome as well.  Its small, so get there early and wear a coat in case you have to sit outside.  The drinks were a flowing and a good time was had.  I left a little tipsy, but feeling as if i got a good bargain on the food and drink.  I would go back, more than likely i would get drunk and obnoxiously try to convince people to try the Bacon wrapped Scallops.  Thats just how I roll.    

    Sidenote: Whatever happens, do not get drunk and deface the mission.  Bad things will happend and you may possibly go to hell for that one.

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