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Shenandoah At the Arbor

United States California Los AlamitosShenandoah At the Arbor

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Charming restaurant serving traditional Southern cooking offers patio seating under ancient trees.

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Charming restaurant serving traditional Southern cooking offers patio seating under ancient trees.

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Very unique American restaurant with a Texas/Southern touch. We’d passed by this restaurant hundreds of times and always wondered what it was like. Was looking for a special place to take my spouse for his Birthday and looked up Shenandoah and loved what I saw on the menu and the cool ambiance so booked a reservation. It did not disappoint. The fresh baked Apple Fritters that are being offered throughout your dinner are simple but amazing. There is a wide variety of dishes, many of which are Southern inspired. We had the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer and they were some of the best I’ve ever had - not JUST fried green tomatoes but the garnishes and sauces that came with them really took them to a higher class. We both chose the Tomatillo Chicken Soup with our dinner - and it was practically a meal in itself. Super yummy! I got the country fried steak (half portion which was plenty for me) - there are many ways to cook this dish and this was more of the Texas way than the Georgia way I grew up with but it was great. And the Mashed Potatoes were delicious too. Besides the Apple Fritters they also always have fresh baked homemade rolls available which were so soft and tasty. Besides the food, the service and the ambiance on the patio were as good as it gets. I’d recommend going in the evening just after sunset so you can experience the lights at night. And definitely sit on the patio! Overall, a 5 star restaurant that I’m sure we’ll be bringing all our friends too!

Eric WryeEric Wrye

20

I had a party last night for my goin away party at work. My party consisted of 18 guests. Shenandoah did an absolutely incredible job going on and beyond expectations. The food was so delicious. But what made the party shine was the staff. The waitresses Briana & Malia and Busboys Gustavo & Ruben were the best team I have ever seen in a restaurant. They were so extremely attentive and caring. They made me feel like our party was the only party in the restaurant!!! I have been going to Shenandoah for over 10 years with small parties and always been content. Last night however was exceptional and my best restaurant experience ever! I think the 4 staff mentioned members above were the main reason. I think Briana, Malia, Gustavo, & Ruben are an incredible asset and need a raise or some other reward for recognition. Shenandoah is my favorite restaurant! The staff, food, and patio are amazing. Definitely recommend the patio with beautiful lights, trees, & koi pond. My favorite foods are the fried green tomatoes, chicken fried steak, & creme brulee. The excellent manager is also always around to make sure everyone is happy! Anyone reading this review should eat there asap. You can't wrong with this place. A++, 10+/10, 5+stars! Again thank you, thank you, for making my party the best ever!! Dr. Mike Chindamo, Psychologist

Mike CMike C

40

Such a beautiful venue for a relaxing outdoor dining under a huge tree! With 10+ people, we were able to get reservations for a busy Sunday afternoon. Lots of interesting stuff on display in the front of the store and on the side garden. The food was pretty good (though salty, see tip), I had the Galveston Pasta, it was very well prepared with good quality ingredients and tasty. Several people had the Texas Trio as lunch and it looked pretty good. I had a bite of the crab cake and it was delicious. Several people had the seafood gumbo and it was very good, not too salty. Others in the party had burger and quesadillas, and they liked their selections. The complimentary Apple Fritters and the muffins were excellent! :) Tip: The food was good, though everything was a bit salty to our taste, it’s probably due to the southern style cuisine. I drank a lot of water. Next time, we’d definitely request low sodium. Parking: even though there is a small lot behind the store, almost everyone in our party had an issue with parking on a busy Sunday. Only one party got a space in the lot, most of us had to practice our parallel parking skills in front of the restaurant.

Tony FuTony Fu

20

My boyfriend took me to this restaurant that a tennis buddy of his took him to and I must say, it was surprisingly delicious. He ordered the Turkey Melt with a side of fries and I ordered the seafood gumbo. And they served us with fritters at the beginning which were the equivalent of having dessert first. I absolutely enjoyed my gumbo which had an abundant amount of shrimp as well a scallops and cod. It was served with two choices of Jamaican hot sauce. Word to the wise, use the green sauce if you can't handle to much hot sauce heat. The orange-ish sauce was much spicy but complimented the gumbo when added gradually. They don't have a large select of fountain drinks but you'll be able to find something to quench your thirst. I did like that the restaurant used to be someone's who and was converted into what it is now. We went on Monday afternoon so the crowd was much older than I but it was a pleasant experience nonetheless.

Michelle MorganMichelle Morgan

10

How did I not know about this hidden gem restaurant. When I arrived on a Friday 10 minutes before their 11 am opening, there were many people already waiting. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations except for big groups. We only waited a few minutes for a table, and sat right next to the koi pond on the patio. The place is lovely. Instead of regular bread, meals are served with fresh, out of the oven apple fritters. I ordered one of the lunch specials, prime rib & brisket sandwich . My friend ordered an appetizer for lunch, the Texas Trio which included Shrimp Cabo, fried green tomatoes, and crab cakes. The food was delicious. Next time we'll go for dinner. The place probably looks beautiful at night. My only complaint is the parking. The parking lot is terrible. Narrow spots that make it so difficult for getting in and out of your car, and for getting your car out.

Amy PellerAmy Peller

20

This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in this area. I love the overall decor and atmosphere of the restaurant, making it feel like I am in a more intimate and cozy setting. The food was absolutely delicious and well worth it. We started off with the shrimp cabo for appetizers and they provided us complimentary apple fritters and bread. I got the fish cake melt and my family members got granny's fried chicken (it was a sandwich though so not sure if that is a different menu item) and the galveston pasta. Then we finished off with a banana foster. My only issue was that service was slow. My family members, both of whom visited this restaurant multiple times, mentioned that they're usually not this slow so I'm taking their word for it and guessing that they were understaffed at the moment.

CorinaCorina

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