Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar

Every Thanksgiving fruit the last 8 years, my wife and I have had the pleasure of visiting The Silver Trumpet. The service and food is incredible. Throughout the year, the same is true, but that Thanksgiving buffet is amazing.

Memorable, wholesome & lovely! My boyfriend took me out for a date night here, and we absolutely loved it. The ambiance was romantic, the food was delightful, drinks were immaculate, desserts were delicious, the vibe was melodic, the service & hospitality were excellent. Convenient parking garage at the vicinity. We had an amazing bottle of red wine by the fireplace, enjoyed the mesmerizing lakeside views, it was totally dreamy! Highly recommend for lovebirds and/or celebrating your special day! Definitely a night to remember 🩷🩵🩷🩵

The Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar is located at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa, California. It's known for its upscale dining and contemporary American cuisine.

The restaurant often features live music and has a stylish ambiance. It has indoor and outdoor seating.

If you're in the area and looking for a dining option, you might consider checking out their menu and making a reservation is highly recommended for dinner. Lunch walk-ins are welcome.

Breakfast was tasty. I got the chicken and waffles (good), stuffed French toast (so yummy), and the eggs Benedict (good). I enjoyed it very much. Pro tip: eating outside is so nice!

I stayed here two days a couple of weeks ago and this is a highlight of the year 2023. It's a high end chain of Marriot called Avenue of the Arts with a restaurant and bar attached to it Called Silver Trumpet Restaurant. The staff here is unbelievable. You never get to to touch the doors as a guest because the staff is there to do it for you. The room service is luxury level and royal like. The rooms are well decorated and equipped. I enjoyed my stay and didn't want to leave. I will definitely be back again soon .

The hanger steak was delicious!!! My friends loved the lamb. Great service, very nice ambiance. Free parking was a bonus!!!

We had a great dinner there before a show at segerstrom. The outside patio was lovely and warm next to the fire pit. The scallops were amazing! Perfect caramelization. Our server was kind and really good. The manager for the evening made sure we had a great dinner and helped us get to segerstrom. Perfect date night--we had a really special experience.

As we walked in, we were greeted immediately by the hostess. The manager James was close by and introduced himself as well. So I felt really special the moment we walked in. Our waitress (Elisabeth) was very nice and patient with us. We ordered the charred brussel sprouts, and they were very tasty. My wife ordered Rib eye, and I had top sirloin, which was cooked to perfection. Our waitress knew that we were going to a show at the Segerstrom Performing Arts and did her best to get us served and to the show in time. We had a wonderful time. Thanks to everyone

Completely Unexpected

We had family travelling from Vegas to Irvine last minute, and it had been too long since we'd seen my Aunt and Uncle. I looked on Open Table and Google for the best brunch spot and came across this Jem called ‘Silver Trumpet Restaurant’! I was lucky to be able to make reservations online and select a great table that is warm and comfy for my Uncle, who was recently diagnosed with Myelofibrosis. Our family reunion was lovely and emotional, and the service we received from James, the manager, and MaryAnn our excellent server (I hope I spelled her name correctly) was outstanding! They both made us feel very welcome and took excellent care of us. So attentive and wonderful, and such a lovely circular table with a lovely window view of the lake. Priceless!

Brunch was incredibly inexpensive and delicious, and the environment was festively decorated for the holidays. I adore this place and will absolutely return with family and friends!

But wait there’s more! The review is not yet finished. My mother asked us to snap a photo of herself seated at the piano, which we did, but she forgot her phone on the piano as we left and didn't discover it till the evening. Thankfully, James was still around to save the day, and he found it and made sure it was safe for me to pick up the next day.

I was astounded by how gorgeous the hotel lobby is when I returned the following day to pick up my moms phone at the front desk. Even the valet person was so kind to let us quickly park to get moms phone which took less than two minutes.

Silver Trumpet Restaurant team deserves nothing less than five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for everything, from our family's reservation to our overall dining experience and the super fast service in the hotel! There isn't a place to spend precious times with family and enjoy wonderful food.

Thank you Silver Trumpet Restaurant you’re greatly appreciated you are a hidden JEM!

The service was GREAT, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was wonderful and cozy. This is the view from outside patio.

This is truly a GEM. Very small venue so recommend reservations. The food is out of this world. I had the hangar steak with smashed potatoes and mini garden vegetables after a fried brussel sprouts starter. The meat (med rare) was tender and flavorful.
Others had the salmon prix fixe and loved it. The desserts were divine.

Wonderful any time of day restaurant. Very tasteful decor. Upscale without being stuffy or pretentious. Service was delightful. They were attentive without being obtrusive. Everyone I encountered was pleasant without being saccharine. Great quality food served in reaonably generous portions. We lived it so much we started with brunch and moved into the bar for happy hour specials. Ask for Jonathan Patience, the manager. Charming fellow who runs a great restaurant.
Tell him Leonard sent you.

A beautiful, sunny day sitting outside eating in their patio during a quiet lunch. The food and service were great. It's a tad pricey but delicious.

I love the atmosphere of this place. The host are very sweet and make sure you are happy. Different wines for your choice and other cocktails. Just a walk away from the theater. The food is excellent, even the dessert. Come here for a special occasion.

I am not often moved to write reviews, but a small group of us had dinner there last night and it was one of the most pleasant restaurant experiences I have had in quite some time. The food was good, and the staff was very attentive, especially when we had another person join us right as we were being served.

In this climate, the outdoor space was perfect. (They do have those relatively new-fangled propane heaters, having the vertical flames, which look nice but fortunately do not produce much heat... It wasn't needed.)

Came here for happy hour to get some work done. It's located conveniently right below the hotel if you are staying. I got the brussel sprouts and the ahi tuna tostada's, the brussel sprouts were very yummy but a bit ok the wet side compared to a true roast. Those tostada's were on another level tho 👀

Thank you Chef Eric for an amazing 4 course meal and such terrific staff. Rosette your cocktails were delicious. Such a creative young crew that clearly love what they do. And you do food and customer service right.

We stopped in for a night and were very pleased with what we found. Silver Trumpet is a beautiful restaurant with a full service bar. We ate at the bar. It was built with a lovely white onyx top that is luminous and warm. They serve a full menu with excellent cocktails! The french onion soup is hearty and perfect for a hungry tummy. I tried the Key Lime Mudpie dessert. It was amazing! It had a straight up "punch you in the face with flavour" mix of delicious lime and red current power. I loved it! If you haven't yet, you have to try this restaurant!

This restaurant was an unexpected surprise! We had never been here and were misled by the website referring to it as a "gastropub". Normally that would be a turnoff, but we were at Segerstrom and looking for a good place to eat after the concert. This is in the new Mariott hotel on the east side of the Concert Hall. The parking and service was outstanding! A great impression starting with the reception desk. A young lady whose name escapes me, but she's a small brunette and studying to be a pilot. Our main server was Mitch, who was very personable and helpful with the menu. He's a real gem. Our main entree was the short ribs on polenta that was amazingly tender and delicious. A nice alternative to the restaurants on Bristol. We'll definitely be back!

Enjoyed a glass of Prosecco and an apple crumble at the attractive, upscale bar. Bartender Mitchell was warm & friendly. Had a perfectly cooked petite filet and delicious mushrooms in the restaurant last week. Nice spot for dinner or a drink before a show.
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