Lorea

Took my parents and brother out for dinner and we've always come across this place and I'm glad we finally came around to enjoy it!Food is wonderful and when your server tells you a menu item can be shared you better believe them. Extra care is always taken with any allergies and constantly having any of our needs met.The atmosphere is calm and easily relaxing. Only issue would be there's always people driving crazy nearby with the loudest vehicles or ambulances left and right. Though that's not that fault of the restaurant itself.If you're looking for a great spot with good variety and flavor, this is it.

Finally tried the new restaurant at Pasea! Obviously a beautiful, well done design with what couldn't be a more picturesque view! It's so easy to be immediately drawn in.My sister, myself, and my dog went on a Wednesday when they have 1/2 bottles of wine, what a great deal!Our server Cameron was super attentive and knowledgable on all the menus (including the dog menu!). We got the tuna poke to start and then had the spicy little gem salad and shared the hamburger. A wide variety of items but all sooo sooo good.There was also a girl playing music while we were there and we LOVED her set!We loved how dog friendly this place was, including the hotel. Will definitely be coming back!

The Lorea is located inside the Paséa Hotel which is right next to Pacific City. We made dinner reservations and sat outside in the outdoor patio. The view outside isn't all that great. It's on the opposite side of the street to the beach however you don't see the beach or ocean because RVs, trailers, and cars are parked in the beach parking lot and it blocks the view.The food wasn't bad. I ordered the Seared Scallops, which were seared and cooked beautifully. The flavors of the corn cream, bacon, and potatoes combine perfectly. My boyfriend got the Piri Piri Jidori Chicken which sadly, the flavor wasn't there. It was pretty basic and the chicken was dry. Which was a bummer because the description made it sound so mouthwatering. For appetizers we got the Parker House Rolls which were sooo good with the Turkish Chili-Lime Butter. The butter comes as a candle so it's cute when they light the candle and the butter starts to melt.We also ordered the Rosemary Fries and the Portobello Mushroom Fries. The Portobello Mushrooms fries is tempura sliced mushrooms. The dipping sauce for them was pretty good but nothing to write home about. I would be down to come back but wouldn't be bummed if it doesn't happen anytime soon.

Lorea is located in the Pasea Hotel and Spa and channels the now defunct Outer Reef formerly at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point. Both spots were cold (literally) and sterile. Be prepared, it's positively arctic inside as all the ceiling to floor doors to the outside are left open. So, unless there is a Heat Dome, bring a jacket. Yes, heat lamps outside may broil your neck but your burger will still have icicles.The Decor: Linoleum flooring, concrete, wood and glass all provide a beachy vibe. A long, long Marble Bar anchors the dining room. Pendant lights hang from a coffered ceiling along with rows of chains. Nice and comforting if you're signed up for OnlyFans and your last evening on the town involved shackles and manacles. Who's in the house? Almost no one except a few guests from the Hotel who couldn't find a sitter and a few Sales guys hoping to hook up with the Target and Walmart Buyer. Okay, it was early, but still...The Bar: A handful of Signature cocktails. It reads like the Beverage Director turned the Bar Tender loose with a Chemistry Set and the Periodic Table. There is wine and beer plus all the usual suspects. Unless you are truly adventuresome stick to the classics. Brooklyn created a nasty good Dirty Martini and offered to "dirty" up even more if I wished. Two of these and you'll forget about the cold and the overhead dangling chains. You'll be too busy dancing naked on the Bar until there is peace in the World. The Staff: Like a litter of Lab Puppies, they all wanted to genuinely please everyone. The entire team I interacted with was helpful while I moved from a table near the outside to a table under an AC unit (which only the Hotel can regulate) to the Bar where I finally made my nest. Lovely Brooklyn was positively ebullient and charming. She knew the menu cold and hot and stopped by often to be friendly and to make sure I left a happy chappy. I did. The Food: The menu was large and varied featuring Cali-Spa cuisine which all read well. Keeping it simple seemed to be the simple answer to what to order. So, I simply asked for a simple Little Gem Salad. (Think Caesar Lite) along with the Blackened Cod and lastly a Koji (Fermented Rice Paste) Aged Pork Chop to take home. The Little Gem was a big Gem piled up to my letters. The whole Gem Leaves were stacked up and lay in several dollops of Harissa Garlic Mayo with a shovel full of almost crispy Spicy Breadcrumbs on the greenery and finally a generous shaving of a young Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese to top it off. There was enough for 3 or 4 people. My take was that the entire thing was rather addictive and enjoyable. The Lettuce was cold, crisp and fresh. I should've/could've tapped out after the Martini and Salad, but then the Blackened Cod landed. The Cod arrived with a half Charred Lemon and a forkful of Baby Arugula Leaves. And here's where the Cod ended up in the weeds. The line cook troweled on a schmear of spice (Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika and Olive Oil) onto the skin which should've been removed before introducing the Cod to the Cast Iron Pan. The result was a flaccid, gelatinous, inedible skin which had to be surgically removed which I was able to accomplish with a deft hand leaving a naked unspiced piece of fish which in all fairness was cooked correctly despite the misstep with the skin. The fish was moist and flaky but I wanted it Blackened and got it whitened. The Pork Chop was sliced off the bone which lay across the top of the mini grill on which the Chop arrived. The slices had a faint remnant of Koji taste clinging to the meat. No matter, as it was destined to be diced and sauteed with cubed Dutch Baby Potatoes the next morning for Hash which was worthy of serving to company. Considering the above and in reading other reviews perhaps Lorea should be renamed La Llorana. I might try it again if I found myself hungry and in Huntington Beach...nah, I'd probably return to LSXO up the street instead.

Went back for dinner. Tried their Parker roll appetizer. If you haven't been before the dish comes with freshly baked chewy rolls (about 5 I believe) with candles butter which they light for you at the table. The concept is the wick melts the butter and you just slide it into the dinner roll before serving. Unfortunately we were outdoors and it was windy so it kept blowing out but the rolls were delicious. I also tried the Lorea burger with their Wagyu patty which was absolutely delicious. Very juicy and tender meat burger served with yummy freshly made thick fries. Very good and highly recommended.My friend ordered the pork belly wrap for her entree. It was a plate with braised pork belly, Bibb lettuce, cucumber, radish, pickled carrots, and cilantro which you wrap up and serve. I felt it was a little bland but tasted healthy. Not too bad but wouldn't be my first choice.

A new HB favorite for me. So shocked this place hasn't picked up more local hype, the food is incredible. We tried a decent portion of the menu and every single thing was amazing. Highly recommend the steaks, rolls, mushroom fries, mashed potato's, desserts, and more. We will be back to try even more offerings. Service was decent but the vibes are so good here, location is unbeatable.

Amazing beach view from the restaurant. Limited menu options but overall food is good quality. Nice outdoor live music on the weekends. Service was good. We enjoyed brunch here

Ambiance 10/10. Service 10/10. Food mediocre. Thankfully not super pricey but had expected more. Located in the Pasea hotel. I supposed we should've known since it was a hotel restaurant. But I've been to other swanky hotels in Newport and along PCH with nicer food so I had expectations. Parking validated for dining so it's only $15. Otherwise you could park in structure and walk through pacific city shops.

The vibes here are immaculate! It's right next to the beach, and I highly recommend coming during sunset. You get an incredible view of the sunset while you eat--such a great atmosphere.Our waiter was super nice and gave us some great recommendations. They also have an extensive doggy menu, which I love, so I'll definitely bring my dog next time. The drinks were not only beautiful but also delicious!For our appetizer, we went with the pork belly wrap based on our waiter's suggestion, and it ended up being the highlight of the meal. The pork belly was tender and well-seasoned, and the pickled vegetables paired perfectly with it. Even though pork belly can be heavy, this dish still felt light. Highly recommend!As for the mains, I got the salmon, and while it wasn't bad, I wasn't impressed. The presentation was lacking--it was literally just a piece of salmon on a plate. The burger was also pretty mediocre. It's supposed to be a wagyu patty, but it didn't feel like it. Plus, we asked for no cheese, but the burger still came with cheese. On a positive note, the fries were perfectly crisp and so good! The asparagus was just okay--could've used a bit more seasoning.We finished with the table-side chocolate cake, which was just average. The waiter cuts the cake in front of you and adds sauce and sprinkles, but nothing too special. I'd probably skip it next time.We were celebrating my friend's birthday, and it was a bit disappointing that they didn't offer to put a candle on her cake.

Such a beautiful restaurant! The food was amazing. Will definitely need to come back for their brownie dessert. The staff were also really helpful and accommodating.