Mission Inn Restaurant

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   Sofia

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been going to the Mission inn for years. I take my father as a tradition every Xmas for the Festival of Lights. Normally we have a wonderful meal, This year I literally got sick after eating and had to run to the bathroom and puked twice. Clearly the corn chowder cuz it came right up, I told the manager after they charged me full price for the meal and he offered to take the soup and a appetizer off but really the meal should of been comped since I puked it all up. I have Never had this experience and it ruined my whole night as I felt terrible after and my dad is elderly so it was super stressful. Very dissatisfied and disappointed. They are slacking and going down hill on service and food quality.
   

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   Alvin

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very pricey but worth it - a once a year splurge that provides memories
   

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   Amma

   Central Coast

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The mission was decorated beautifully for the holiday and all of the servers and staff were very nice. However when I made the reservation I was unaware that it was a buffet only at this time of year. The buffet was like standard mid-level wedding buffet food. A variety of meats, sad salad with croutons and two types of dressing, mashed potatoes and rolls. I am a vegetarian so my dinner was salad bread rolls and mashed potatoes for $75. My husband got meat but still $75 was about twice as much as the meal should have been. The dessert was included but it was not good. I’m glad we went but we would definitely never go again.
   

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   Lynne

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Christmas time on Fridays and Saturdays is a buffet dinner. When you reserve on Open Table that is not clarified. We arrived and we’re surprised with this. The host asked if we were aware and also asked others in line so apparently this is a common occurrence. They did not have availability outside under the Xmas lights, had to sit inside. The buffet was absolutely disappointing. Save your money and go to a cafeteria somewhere because that is the level of food. $400 for four of us at a buffet and not seated in the Xmas patio. It was the worst experience ever. The restrooms have not been updated at all, 4 stalls with one out of order for the lobby with two restaurants and two bars. Ridiculous. It is no longer a light festival it is an overcrowded, kids carnival atmosphere. Very sad to see this sink so low. Will never return. The Inn does not care about poor reviews, they are posted but ignored.
   

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   Amanda

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   No where was I told it was a buffet only experience for $75 per person
   

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   Frank

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the place was very beautiful specially during Christmas. The food wasn’t great and unfortunately our server was very inattentive. But overall we very much enjoyed our night out. Definitely would go again during Christmas for the ambiance.
   

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   Yesuk

   Orange County

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We made reservations b/c of the Festival of Lights. Not told until we arrived that they were not serving their menu but only buffet. “Sorry, we weren’t notified.” The food was subpar and $75/person. The cake was dry, the potatoes were salty and selection was spare. Food was very disappointing. The restaurant’s bathroom was dirty as well. The only positive was their wait staff. Our waiters were attentive and professional. I didn’t mind leaving them a generous tip. They were great. I did not like paying for a subpar meal that we were not given advance notice of when making the reservation.
   

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   Cristie

   Palm Springs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great experience! We love it there for Christmas!
   

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   Sylvia

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was so beautiful sitting on the patio with all the Christmas lights and poinsettias. I was worried we might get a little chilly but the heat lamps worked great. The Cobb Salad was delicious and the Bloody Mary was as well. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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    Dianne

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Best time ever. Party of 6 very accommodating with our request for outside dining. Food was awesome could not have been better. The courtyard was beautifully decorated with the holiday atmosphere. Always love going there. We will be back. 💗💗💗💗💗💗
    

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