Route 22 Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Garden Grove

My review is specifically regarding the recurring bar service that my wife and I received. The hotel itself and the paid breakfast do not compare. However, there is a hidden gem in this place and I hope they value him well. Standel was our bartender and has proven to be a master mixologist! Just listen to the Man please. Moreover, his personality and service are superior. We enjoyed the best cocktails we’ve ever had from Standel at Route 22. If you are in a hurry, try to slow yourself down before entering. Exceptional cocktails take time. Standel has an artistic style of muddling fresh fruits and veggies and a creative twist on mixes that will enhance your senses, satisfy your pellet and elevate your mind. His Blackberry Bramble is phenomenal and the light smoke of the mezcal hits the spot. Again, just listen to the Man! The Green Leaves of Summer is another treasure. The Angus Beef Sliders are perfection and will pair with any drink and the kettle chips with hot sauce (as recommended) are FIRE. There are two sliders that are great for sharing so you can continue to feel light and playful. Have fun and treat yourself and someone else. Many...

I was here for the breakfast buffet and it was mediocre. You are not missing out. The one star is for the service. Our waiter barely checked up on us and when I complained about my creamer having some black stuff, he wasn't really enthusiastic. I had asked him "do you see the black stuff in the creamer?" He rudely said "no, I don't. But I'll just bring you another one." The next pot of creamer had the same thing! Turns out the black stuff is from the black napkins they use to wipe down the creamer pot. So when he pours creamer in the pot, the black threads are all floating on top how the hell do you not see that? Never going back even though they give me the breakfast...

It is often the small details that make a restaurant stand out. In this case it was that the limes were rolled before slicing (so that they would be easier to squeeze, and yield more juice). This is only one small example of attention to detail at this superior restaurant. Recommended dishes include the carne asada tacos, poke bowl, wings... and most likely everything else. If you are staying in the the hotel, there is little need to look elsewhere. If you are not staying in the hotel, this restaurant is worth stopping in for. As a frequent business traveler, I wish every hotel restaurant cared to excel as...