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Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge, Mission Viejo, CA

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

4.6
4.6
739 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge is a modern speakeasy with the allure of old Hollywood, offering a menu of east coast classics with west coast flavor and finesse. This chef driven, husband and wife owned restaurant provides a comfortable neighborhood dining experience. Scarlet offers local, quality ingredients carefully curated to meet every diners desires. Scarlet is a place for everyone to enjoy a date night or just a quick bite at the bar. Scarlet introduces a new menu every season courtesy of Chef-Owner Paige Riordan and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Martinez. Enjoy a taste of the season from Scarlet’s dining room or heated canyon-view patio and. Scarlet elevates the plate with a new menu of dishes brimming with bold, finessed flavor highlighting peak-of-season ingredients, humanely raised prime meats, and sustainable seafood, reflective of Riordan’s East Coast roots.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-3086
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paige Riordan
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please email events@ScarletKL.com
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Cross street
    Antonio/Ortega
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Scarlet Family Dinner Night

    $25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday for Scarlet Family Dinner Night! 2-course Prix Fixe Menu & a dessert on the house for you and your family. Kid's receive 1 free meal & drink on the house every Sunday. (must order from the kids menu only and 12 years old and younger). Gather your family for this amazing family deal!

What 739 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service and delicious food." Known for its "fabulous fresh food choices and cocktails," patrons often enjoy the vibrant patio ambience with live music. While prices can be high, the creative menu and attentive service make it a "lovely little gem."

739 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    VIP

    Orange County

    275 reviews

    5.0

    275 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a lovely experience and the special price Sunday night dinner was a hit. You’re still able to order from the regular menu but it was nice to have a reasonably priced coursed meal for $25 total. The server was attentive and friendly. It’s a great local gem.

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  2. Rick

    VIP

    Orange County

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great local restaurant, with great selection of food items! Their drinks are outstanding! Very energetic inside around the bar. Outside patio seating is spread out better. There is live music, which is very nice, but don't get a table near the performer - - the speaker is too loud to hold a conversation.

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  3. Thomas

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance was overall great, the food is a little overpriced for what you receive in terms of quality and the drinks absolutely needs some work. My wife very rarely ever returns drinks, but had to tonight for one of their new holiday drinks and what I had with an expresso martini was lackluster in flavor. Service was overall good and hostess's were friendly and helped us out immediately.

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  4. Bill

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time, great service and good food.

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  5. Ron

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Enjoyed the menu selections. Great cocktails.

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  6. Fred

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Ashley provided great service - checked in on us each time an item was delivered. The clam chowder was soooo good, and the burger plate was also delicious (we substituted the air fried brussel sprouts for the potato fries). The crowd was subdued - perhaps because it was a mid-week reservation - but allowed us to have a conversation comfortably. Meal is a little pricey, but not overly........recommend Scarlet Kitchen for sure....looking forward to our next visit.

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  7. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy the short ribs, kale salad and a quiet evening. Service is always excellent, a real neighborhood gem

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  8. TIM

    VIP

    Orange County

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here multiple times and the meals (dinners) never disappoint! Service is good. We'll be going back again and again!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice way to spend an afternoon. Brunch on the patio is terrific!

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  10. Beth

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food noisy but took a very long time for the food to arrive

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FAQs

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 503-3086.

Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 739 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

30865 Gateway Pl Rancho, Mission Viejo, CA 92694

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Antonio/Ortega
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paige Riordan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-3086
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please email events@ScarletKL.com
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