Chapter One: the modern local

I love this restaurant. I was early for my reservation so I sat at the bar and had the Nitro stout beer. Very smooth with no bitter after.. For dinner I had the pork chop. Hands down, I have never had a pork chop that tasted better and I have paid more. Some of the party had the Salmon, Chicken,... Read more

I love this restaurant. I was early for my reservation so I sat at the bar and had the Nitro stout beer. Very smooth with no bitter after.. For dinner I had the pork chop. Hands down, I have never had a pork chop that tasted better and I have paid more. Some of the party had the Salmon, Chicken, Short ribs and steak.. Everyone at the table raved about the food. Service was attentive and prompt. Darn I didn't get photos of the dessert. I had the chocolate lava cake with the vanilla ice cream. Ok, well if I could just complain about one thing, the vanilla ice cream was not a match to all the food. More like ice milk. Some creamy real ice cream would have made it the best. Revisited 4/10/2019. Salmon now has Butternut squash. Steak Coulottes were great along with Lava cake. I paired with Chocolate coffee stout with a barely noticeable hint of orange. Brussel sprouts were amazing.. We were so full after having the sprouts we could have boxed up our dinners but we ate just enough of the main entrees to fit in the lava cake. Show less

I love this restaurant. I was early for my reservation so I sat at the bar and had the Nitro stout beer. Very smooth with no bitter after.. For dinner I had the pork chop. Hands down, I have never had a pork chop that tasted better and I have paid more. Some of the party had the Salmon, Chicken,... Read more

I love this restaurant. I was early for my reservation so I sat at the bar and had the Nitro stout beer. Very smooth with no bitter after.. For dinner I had the pork chop. Hands down, I have never had a pork chop that tasted better and I have paid more. Some of the party had the Salmon, Chicken, Short ribs and steak.. Everyone at the table raved about the food. Service was attentive and prompt. Darn I didn't get photos of the dessert. I had the chocolate lava cake with the vanilla ice cream. Ok, well if I could just complain about one thing, the vanilla ice cream was not a match to all the food. More like ice milk. Some creamy real ice cream would have made it the best. Revisited 4/10/2019. Salmon now has Butternut squash. Steak Coulottes were great along with Lava cake. I paired with Chocolate coffee stout with a barely noticeable hint of orange. Brussel sprouts were amazing.. We were so full after having the sprouts we could have boxed up our dinners but we ate just enough of the main entrees to fit in the lava cake. Show less

There was no wait. Our server was delightful and very helpful. We got the Feta & Steak Tip salad which was delicious. It was seasoned lightly with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and it plenty of micro-greens which was excellent. The only thing I would not recommend are the Brussel sprouts. They were... Read more

There was no wait. Our server was delightful and very helpful. We got the Feta & Steak Tip salad which was delicious. It was seasoned lightly with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and it plenty of micro-greens which was excellent. The only thing I would not recommend are the Brussel sprouts. They weren't very crispy, the hot/honey didn't really add much flavor to them, and they were drenched in either the honey or the oil; hard to tell. I would have used a larger cast iron to allow for more crisp. Show less

There was no wait. Our server was delightful and very helpful. We got the Feta & Steak Tip salad which was delicious. It was seasoned lightly with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and it plenty of micro-greens which was excellent. The only thing I would not recommend are the Brussel sprouts. They were... Read more

There was no wait. Our server was delightful and very helpful. We got the Feta & Steak Tip salad which was delicious. It was seasoned lightly with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and it plenty of micro-greens which was excellent. The only thing I would not recommend are the Brussel sprouts. They weren't very crispy, the hot/honey didn't really add much flavor to them, and they were drenched in either the honey or the oil; hard to tell. I would have used a larger cast iron to allow for more crisp. Show less

Been going to this place since it opened and it's consistently one of the best restaurants in Southern California. I love the seasonal menu changes because it gives me opportunities to try some amazing new food at a restaurant I love. Amazing drink selection and great staff. The atmosphere is also r... Read more

Been going to this place since it opened and it's consistently one of the best restaurants in Southern California. I love the seasonal menu changes because it gives me opportunities to try some amazing new food at a restaurant I love. Amazing drink selection and great staff. The atmosphere is also really unique. Show less

Been going to this place since it opened and it's consistently one of the best restaurants in Southern California. I love the seasonal menu changes because it gives me opportunities to try some amazing new food at a restaurant I love. Amazing drink selection and great staff. The atmosphere is also r... Read more

Been going to this place since it opened and it's consistently one of the best restaurants in Southern California. I love the seasonal menu changes because it gives me opportunities to try some amazing new food at a restaurant I love. Amazing drink selection and great staff. The atmosphere is also really unique. Show less

Just popped in on a whim after some govt business brought us to town. Could’ve gone anywhere but we hit the bullseye with our random shot. Eddie took care of us with a genuine warmth and great humor. We loved this guy! And the other staff were just as cool. Excellent steak sandwich—the beef so perfe... Read more

Just popped in on a whim after some govt business brought us to town. Could’ve gone anywhere but we hit the bullseye with our random shot. Eddie took care of us with a genuine warmth and great humor. We loved this guy! And the other staff were just as cool. Excellent steak sandwich—the beef so perfectly tender, along with a wonderful homemade chimichurri. Excellent draft beer selection on a hot day capped off a perfect lunch. Wish we didn’t live 700 miles away but if you live nearby or pass through STOP IN!! And say hi to Eddie. Show less

Just popped in on a whim after some govt business brought us to town. Could’ve gone anywhere but we hit the bullseye with our random shot. Eddie took care of us with a genuine warmth and great humor. We loved this guy! And the other staff were just as cool. Excellent steak sandwich—the beef so perfe... Read more

Just popped in on a whim after some govt business brought us to town. Could’ve gone anywhere but we hit the bullseye with our random shot. Eddie took care of us with a genuine warmth and great humor. We loved this guy! And the other staff were just as cool. Excellent steak sandwich—the beef so perfectly tender, along with a wonderful homemade chimichurri. Excellent draft beer selection on a hot day capped off a perfect lunch. Wish we didn’t live 700 miles away but if you live nearby or pass through STOP IN!! And say hi to Eddie. Show less

Amazing place to hang out with your group. Lots of music and lots of fun. Variety drinks wine , beer, cocktails etc. I loved fried cheese curds it was amazing. This is of the unique appetizer. I tried wine here it was bold and good too. And cocktail was classy. This is kind off sports bar match the ... Read more

Amazing place to hang out with your group. Lots of music and lots of fun. Variety drinks wine , beer, cocktails etc. I loved fried cheese curds it was amazing. This is of the unique appetizer. I tried wine here it was bold and good too. And cocktail was classy. This is kind off sports bar match the urban style. Cool fusion bar. Show less

Amazing place to hang out with your group. Lots of music and lots of fun. Variety drinks wine , beer, cocktails etc. I loved fried cheese curds it was amazing. This is of the unique appetizer. I tried wine here it was bold and good too. And cocktail was classy. This is kind off sports bar match the ... Read more

Amazing place to hang out with your group. Lots of music and lots of fun. Variety drinks wine , beer, cocktails etc. I loved fried cheese curds it was amazing. This is of the unique appetizer. I tried wine here it was bold and good too. And cocktail was classy. This is kind off sports bar match the urban style. Cool fusion bar. Show less

The Royale with Cheese that would have Jules and Vincent busting for more. You have to try it. The best darn burger around. That said - now more than ever - please support restaurants and all businesses in DTSA. It’s so eerily quiet that I could swear it feels like Covid all over again. Don’t buy... Read more

The Royale with Cheese that would have Jules and Vincent busting for more. You have to try it. The best darn burger around. That said - now more than ever - please support restaurants and all businesses in DTSA. It’s so eerily quiet that I could swear it feels like Covid all over again. Don’t buy into the fears in the press. Come on down. Plenty of parking. Excellent food. And it’s quiet and safe. Please support DTSA and shop local. Your tummy will thank you and so will the local owners. And yes - Chapter One never disappoints. Amazing food at fair prices. A whiskey / bourbon list that will satisfy any fan of liquid gold. Today was the Royale - tomorrow might be the steak and feta salad. There just isn’t a bad thing on the menu. Show less

The Royale with Cheese that would have Jules and Vincent busting for more. You have to try it. The best darn burger around. That said - now more than ever - please support restaurants and all businesses in DTSA. It’s so eerily quiet that I could swear it feels like Covid all over again. Don’t buy... Read more

The Royale with Cheese that would have Jules and Vincent busting for more. You have to try it. The best darn burger around. That said - now more than ever - please support restaurants and all businesses in DTSA. It’s so eerily quiet that I could swear it feels like Covid all over again. Don’t buy into the fears in the press. Come on down. Plenty of parking. Excellent food. And it’s quiet and safe. Please support DTSA and shop local. Your tummy will thank you and so will the local owners. And yes - Chapter One never disappoints. Amazing food at fair prices. A whiskey / bourbon list that will satisfy any fan of liquid gold. Today was the Royale - tomorrow might be the steak and feta salad. There just isn’t a bad thing on the menu. Show less

The food was very good but the tap water was atrocious and they didn't have bottled water available. One member of our party got served her main course after some of us had finished. I really enjoyed my brunch meal, but other things were lacking. The place only had us and 1 other party but service t... Read more

The food was very good but the tap water was atrocious and they didn't have bottled water available. One member of our party got served her main course after some of us had finished. I really enjoyed my brunch meal, but other things were lacking. The place only had us and 1 other party but service took a long time. Show less

The food was very good but the tap water was atrocious and they didn't have bottled water available. One member of our party got served her main course after some of us had finished. I really enjoyed my brunch meal, but other things were lacking. The place only had us and 1 other party but service t... Read more

The food was very good but the tap water was atrocious and they didn't have bottled water available. One member of our party got served her main course after some of us had finished. I really enjoyed my brunch meal, but other things were lacking. The place only had us and 1 other party but service took a long time. Show less

Love the big windows. Nice corner spot. The food was quite scrumptious. Steak Mac n' Cheese was absolutely delicious. The Lobster Burger was also a menagerie of flavors in every bite. A fat juicy burger, probably big enough to feed two people. The Duck Fries are a must! You will not be disappointed.... Read more

Love the big windows. Nice corner spot. The food was quite scrumptious. Steak Mac n' Cheese was absolutely delicious. The Lobster Burger was also a menagerie of flavors in every bite. A fat juicy burger, probably big enough to feed two people. The Duck Fries are a must! You will not be disappointed. Oh and let's talk about their take on the Mexican dessert, the Sopapilla. Ermagurd it was to die for! Such a delicacy of a dessert. They have a nice sized bar, plenty of seating, a few big TVs with sports and dim lighting throughout the restaurant. Highly recommend a visit. Show less

Love the big windows. Nice corner spot. The food was quite scrumptious. Steak Mac n' Cheese was absolutely delicious. The Lobster Burger was also a menagerie of flavors in every bite. A fat juicy burger, probably big enough to feed two people. The Duck Fries are a must! You will not be disappointed.... Read more

Love the big windows. Nice corner spot. The food was quite scrumptious. Steak Mac n' Cheese was absolutely delicious. The Lobster Burger was also a menagerie of flavors in every bite. A fat juicy burger, probably big enough to feed two people. The Duck Fries are a must! You will not be disappointed. Oh and let's talk about their take on the Mexican dessert, the Sopapilla. Ermagurd it was to die for! Such a delicacy of a dessert. They have a nice sized bar, plenty of seating, a few big TVs with sports and dim lighting throughout the restaurant. Highly recommend a visit. Show less

I am new to Santa Ana, and the building I moved into had a welcome package to visit Chapter One and other local businesses that are collaborating to support and keep the community strong. I went in with my daughter and he boyfriend for the champagne with brunch, but got so much more I was impresse... Read more

I am new to Santa Ana, and the building I moved into had a welcome package to visit Chapter One and other local businesses that are collaborating to support and keep the community strong. I went in with my daughter and he boyfriend for the champagne with brunch, but got so much more I was impressed with the food, the staff and the embodiment of the whole environment It was too good to be true so I had to go back a second time to see if consistency rang true, or if I visited on a good day, and was lucky with my "Crap Shoot", I have visited 5 times now within two months and not only is the food consistently supercalafriggendelicious!, the servic3 remains outstanding. You will be missing out if you don't go to Chapter One Show less

I am new to Santa Ana, and the building I moved into had a welcome package to visit Chapter One and other local businesses that are collaborating to support and keep the community strong. I went in with my daughter and he boyfriend for the champagne with brunch, but got so much more I was impresse... Read more

I am new to Santa Ana, and the building I moved into had a welcome package to visit Chapter One and other local businesses that are collaborating to support and keep the community strong. I went in with my daughter and he boyfriend for the champagne with brunch, but got so much more I was impressed with the food, the staff and the embodiment of the whole environment It was too good to be true so I had to go back a second time to see if consistency rang true, or if I visited on a good day, and was lucky with my "Crap Shoot", I have visited 5 times now within two months and not only is the food consistently supercalafriggendelicious!, the servic3 remains outstanding. You will be missing out if you don't go to Chapter One Show less

My friends and I used to be regulars here, so we were excited to come back a few weeks ago on a Friday evening around 6–7pm. The restaurant wasn’t busy, but our server never introduced himself. We were disappointed to see some of our staple favorites off the menu (like the shrimp taquitos and vanill... Read more

My friends and I used to be regulars here, so we were excited to come back a few weeks ago on a Friday evening around 6–7pm. The restaurant wasn’t busy, but our server never introduced himself. We were disappointed to see some of our staple favorites off the menu (like the shrimp taquitos and vanilla soufflé), and even more let down when our food took a long time to arrive. When it finally did, my fries were cold, and our server never checked in on us again after dropping off the plates. Sadly, as much as we’ve loved this place in the past, this experience makes it unlikely that we’ll return. Show less

My friends and I used to be regulars here, so we were excited to come back a few weeks ago on a Friday evening around 6–7pm. The restaurant wasn’t busy, but our server never introduced himself. We were disappointed to see some of our staple favorites off the menu (like the shrimp taquitos and vanill... Read more

My friends and I used to be regulars here, so we were excited to come back a few weeks ago on a Friday evening around 6–7pm. The restaurant wasn’t busy, but our server never introduced himself. We were disappointed to see some of our staple favorites off the menu (like the shrimp taquitos and vanilla soufflé), and even more let down when our food took a long time to arrive. When it finally did, my fries were cold, and our server never checked in on us again after dropping off the plates. Sadly, as much as we’ve loved this place in the past, this experience makes it unlikely that we’ll return. Show less

I would give 0 stars if I could. This is one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in my life. We made a confirmed reservation at 8:30 for 6. Got there and they seemed surprised that we had one seeing that the place was packed for the Dodgers game. Got seated in a tiny corner of the restaurant wher... Read more

I would give 0 stars if I could. This is one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in my life. We made a confirmed reservation at 8:30 for 6. Got there and they seemed surprised that we had one seeing that the place was packed for the Dodgers game. Got seated in a tiny corner of the restaurant where we didn’t really fit and was neglected by the first server. She gave us attitude about seeing if we could move across the way after we asked nicely. Once we finally got someone else to help us (thank goodness for her), the small plates we received were filthy. Sauce and food stains still stuck on them we had to send it back. I should report them to the health department. The food finally came and we didn’t get any silverware. Another wait for that before eating. The Caesar salad was awful. The croutons were soggy, the lettuce was wilted and the steak salad I ordered medium rare came out rare almost blue and it was cold I had to send it back. This place is disgusting in terms of service, food, and atmosphere. If you want a great experience at a restaurant go somewhere else. I’m shocked this place has any business at all. Show less

I would give 0 stars if I could. This is one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in my life. We made a confirmed reservation at 8:30 for 6. Got there and they seemed surprised that we had one seeing that the place was packed for the Dodgers game. Got seated in a tiny corner of the restaurant wher... Read more

I would give 0 stars if I could. This is one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in my life. We made a confirmed reservation at 8:30 for 6. Got there and they seemed surprised that we had one seeing that the place was packed for the Dodgers game. Got seated in a tiny corner of the restaurant where we didn’t really fit and was neglected by the first server. She gave us attitude about seeing if we could move across the way after we asked nicely. Once we finally got someone else to help us (thank goodness for her), the small plates we received were filthy. Sauce and food stains still stuck on them we had to send it back. I should report them to the health department. The food finally came and we didn’t get any silverware. Another wait for that before eating. The Caesar salad was awful. The croutons were soggy, the lettuce was wilted and the steak salad I ordered medium rare came out rare almost blue and it was cold I had to send it back. This place is disgusting in terms of service, food, and atmosphere. If you want a great experience at a restaurant go somewhere else. I’m shocked this place has any business at all. Show less

Chapter One: The Modern Local is an upscale dining spot that blends contemporary cuisine with local ingredients. The menu is creative, featuring seasonal dishes that are beautifully presented. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the fine-dining experience. The ambiance is modern yet co... Read more

Chapter One: The Modern Local is an upscale dining spot that blends contemporary cuisine with local ingredients. The menu is creative, featuring seasonal dishes that are beautifully presented. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the fine-dining experience. The ambiance is modern yet cozy, making it suitable for both special occasions and casual upscale meals. Prices are on the higher side, reflecting the quality and presentation of the food. Rating: 4.5/5 Show less

Chapter One: The Modern Local is an upscale dining spot that blends contemporary cuisine with local ingredients. The menu is creative, featuring seasonal dishes that are beautifully presented. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the fine-dining experience. The ambiance is modern yet co... Read more

Chapter One: The Modern Local is an upscale dining spot that blends contemporary cuisine with local ingredients. The menu is creative, featuring seasonal dishes that are beautifully presented. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the fine-dining experience. The ambiance is modern yet cozy, making it suitable for both special occasions and casual upscale meals. Prices are on the higher side, reflecting the quality and presentation of the food. Rating: 4.5/5 Show less

The place was half empty on a holiday weekend so service was quick and efficient. There was a large screen near us and we got to follow a tennis match. I love my steak and feta salad. The fish and chips, steak sandwich and poke that the rest of my family ordered were pretty good as well. However, a... Read more

The place was half empty on a holiday weekend so service was quick and efficient. There was a large screen near us and we got to follow a tennis match. I love my steak and feta salad. The fish and chips, steak sandwich and poke that the rest of my family ordered were pretty good as well. However, all of us developed gastrointestinal problems later and the common denominator was the French fries. Show less

The place was half empty on a holiday weekend so service was quick and efficient. There was a large screen near us and we got to follow a tennis match. I love my steak and feta salad. The fish and chips, steak sandwich and poke that the rest of my family ordered were pretty good as well. However, a... Read more

The place was half empty on a holiday weekend so service was quick and efficient. There was a large screen near us and we got to follow a tennis match. I love my steak and feta salad. The fish and chips, steak sandwich and poke that the rest of my family ordered were pretty good as well. However, all of us developed gastrointestinal problems later and the common denominator was the French fries. Show less

Chapter One is absolutely fabulous! From the ambiance, to the staff, and especially the food. The flavors & taste, the presentation, the high quality ingredients, the creativeness, all stellar. Outstanding service and food from start to finish. EVERYTHING hospitality should feel like, look like, and... Read more

Chapter One is absolutely fabulous! From the ambiance, to the staff, and especially the food. The flavors & taste, the presentation, the high quality ingredients, the creativeness, all stellar. Outstanding service and food from start to finish. EVERYTHING hospitality should feel like, look like, and taste like. I love every experience I have had at Chapter One! Show less

Chapter One is absolutely fabulous! From the ambiance, to the staff, and especially the food. The flavors & taste, the presentation, the high quality ingredients, the creativeness, all stellar. Outstanding service and food from start to finish. EVERYTHING hospitality should feel like, look like, and... Read more

Chapter One is absolutely fabulous! From the ambiance, to the staff, and especially the food. The flavors & taste, the presentation, the high quality ingredients, the creativeness, all stellar. Outstanding service and food from start to finish. EVERYTHING hospitality should feel like, look like, and taste like. I love every experience I have had at Chapter One! Show less

My first time here and OMG, it’s such a vibe! One of the best Steaks in Orange County. The Duck Fried Fries are amazing and EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious. Customer Service was prompt, warm, welcoming and professional. The Bartender laughed with the customers and provided a family oriented at... Read more

My first time here and OMG, it’s such a vibe! One of the best Steaks in Orange County. The Duck Fried Fries are amazing and EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious. Customer Service was prompt, warm, welcoming and professional. The Bartender laughed with the customers and provided a family oriented atmosphere. I don’t know that waitress name but not only was she friendly but had a photographic memory of the menu. I had the Bacon wrapped meatloaf topped with mash potatoes and Brussels sprouts! Simply delicious and very flavorful. But I could not keep my fork out of my dates plate. He ordered the sirloin steak and oh boy! Juicy, well seasoned, perfectly cooked - could NOT describe it. My compliments to the chef!!! I ordered Hennessy and Baileys and let me just say the serving portion did not disappoint! I told the waitress tonight that I’ll be coming back even if it’s by myself. The decor gives Library Adult version! With TV screens in every direction. The music was up to date and jammin! Parking is great as the lot is right outside the door. But to top it all off they serve a Filipino Egg roll called Lumpia. The Eggroll itself is so delicious no dipping sauce is needed. But, the dipping sauce is amazing. FYI - they specialize in making their own sauces. Highly recommended! 10/10 Show less

My first time here and OMG, it’s such a vibe! One of the best Steaks in Orange County. The Duck Fried Fries are amazing and EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious. Customer Service was prompt, warm, welcoming and professional. The Bartender laughed with the customers and provided a family oriented at... Read more

My first time here and OMG, it’s such a vibe! One of the best Steaks in Orange County. The Duck Fried Fries are amazing and EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious. Customer Service was prompt, warm, welcoming and professional. The Bartender laughed with the customers and provided a family oriented atmosphere. I don’t know that waitress name but not only was she friendly but had a photographic memory of the menu. I had the Bacon wrapped meatloaf topped with mash potatoes and Brussels sprouts! Simply delicious and very flavorful. But I could not keep my fork out of my dates plate. He ordered the sirloin steak and oh boy! Juicy, well seasoned, perfectly cooked - could NOT describe it. My compliments to the chef!!! I ordered Hennessy and Baileys and let me just say the serving portion did not disappoint! I told the waitress tonight that I’ll be coming back even if it’s by myself. The decor gives Library Adult version! With TV screens in every direction. The music was up to date and jammin! Parking is great as the lot is right outside the door. But to top it all off they serve a Filipino Egg roll called Lumpia. The Eggroll itself is so delicious no dipping sauce is needed. But, the dipping sauce is amazing. FYI - they specialize in making their own sauces. Highly recommended! 10/10 Show less