Playground in Santa Ana

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  Joe Scanlan

  :: 02 May 2018 00:52:19

  I love the Playground. Fun beers, cocktails, gins a plenty. Very hip vibe. The food is quite excellent. We had the brussel sprouts, amazing. We had the cheesy potatoes, amazing. We had the special salad I can't name, amazing. We had the rice and lettuce wraps, amazing. We had the tongue, amazing. I could have picked the whole menu. The options are many. I will absolutely be going back to try more of the menu the next time I'm in town. Textural and flavorful. A tour de force. Very highly recommended.

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  Mindy Parker

  :: 18 April 2018 11:09:54

  Amaaaazing small plates. Great atmosphere and very great dining experience. Even the prices are excellent. Will be back for more cocktails! All I can say is that, it's an over all amazing experience.

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  Jules Wood

  :: 11 April 2018 11:11:45

  Fun menu and excellent drink options. I had the charcoal sourdough and it was SO good. The atmosphere is cool and good for cozy or group seating. The service was the best part, for me. The staff is just great - respectful, professional, and sweet. As a queer person who really looks it, I will always sing praises for an establishment that is welcoming and not stuffy. Plenty of high-end places around Orange County have really disappointed on that front, but Playground manages to be both comfortable and gorgeous, with plenty to offer anyone who appreciates fine dining or trendier fare. Make your reservation! There are plenty of reasons this place stays packed.

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  James Bertok

  :: 20 February 2018 18:59:12

  The menu and wine list here changes so you can have a new experience every week. Each dish is so perfected you'll indulge in the pure enjoyment of it! The staff are the friendliest and most knowledgeable you'll ever have take care of you - they'll help take you through the current menu. There might be ONE tiny downside: Playground will raise your expectations for dining out to such a stratospheric level that your previous other destinations just aren't going to seem fun any more! 👍

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  Kyria Roessler

  :: 07 February 2018 14:38:07

  Love this restaurant. We showed up without a reservation ( just the two of us) and they were able to find us a seat. The open kitchen format is really nice. The food is creative and really tasty. Service is excellent.