Cafe Artist Restaurant — Restaurant in Garden Grove

Can you say the word "hepatitis"? Well, that's not the only thing you'll contract when visiting this restaurant but a whole lot more. Food poisoning for a start, if you eat the food. There is nothing sanitary about this restaurant. Heads up! Watch where you sit, what you touch (hepatitis), what you eat, and how you breathe, because you could contract lung cancer as well from all the second-hand cigarette smoke; there is no indoor smoking policy because, after all, everyone is an artist, right? The female waitresses are slavish servants to the men who patronize this cafe, because the majority of the money they make comes from tips, not wages, and they're too ignorant to realize that the owner is violating California labor laws by not paying them at least minimum wage and they can sue him. What else can I say? Oh, this place might be a secret meet up for other activities even more...

I begin to really enjoy Vietnamese cuisine especially their drinking companion foods. Cafe Artist stands out amongst other vietnamese drinking joints in town. Yes, it's crowded, incredibly loud, and full of smoke but those are elements that bring out this place. I tried many of their dishes and I enjoy them all. To name the few, I tried their mango salad, chicken wings, french style cubed steak with egg noodle and salad, craw fish fried rice, and more. I personally didn't think their flat iron steak was worth its price. I usually stick with a bottle of soju to go with...

I was pleasantly surprised to see that Cafe Artist has undergone a major renovation recently. The place looks fresh and modern, with new furniture, lighting and decor. The menu is still the same, which is great because I love their timeless food and drink already.. The staff is friendly and attentive, as always.

The new environment totally changes the feel of the cafe. It's more spacious and inviting, with a cozy vibe.

I'm glad that Cafe Artist has kept its quality and charm, while updating its appearance. It's like a new old place that I'll be enjoying...