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Orange County - Balboa Lily's restaurant
7.7

Balboa Lily's

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tasty indulgence awaits

Balboa Lily's serves up a triumvirate of culinary excellence with their Breakfast Waffle, Crispy Broccoli, and Nick's House Sandwich. Waffle is a delight to taste buds, the Crispy Broccoli is crunchy perfection, while Nick's House Sandwich offers unique flavor in a satisfying portion. Aside from these crowd favorites, Balboa Lily's menu exudes creativity and diversity. The fresh ingredients set dishes apart, and the prices are a steal for the quality of food you get. However, bear in mind that food portions can be on the smaller side.

  • Great Quality

    Fresh ingredients made meals stand out and enhanced dining experience.

  • Small Portions

    Small portions noted, especially given the high price.

Top 3 dishes at Balboa Lily's

  1. 1

    Crispy Broccoli 🏆

    Best crispy broccoli, perfectly seasoned and addictively crunchy.

    Crispy Broccoli dish
  2. 2

    Breakfast Waffle

    Waffles crispy, delicious, enhanced by fresh fruit, and simply amazing.

    Breakfast Waffle dish
  3. 3

    Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich

    Customers repeatedly praised its delicious flavor and freshness.

    Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich dish

Vibe: Inconsistent, picturesque charm

Diners at Balboa Lily's get treated to a nice casual ambiance and Instagrammable views, the restaurant's aesthetic possessing hip, bohemian vibes. While opinions on the drink selection vary, the charm of the place is quite consistent. The outlook is indeed picturesque, but unfortunately, this is not always overshadowed by the meal experience, which can be underwhelming at times.

  • Great Buzz

    Place is cute, instagrammable; bustling with hip, bohemian vibe.

  • Okay Drinks

    Selection versatile, with both amazing and underwhelming aspects mentioned.

  • No Views

    Nice outdoor views but only a nice part, overshadowed by negatives.

Perks: Mixed, essential amenities

Balboa Lily's might disappoint when it comes to parking and organizing for large groups. It often gets difficult to secure parking during busy times, and the staff can be overwhelmed by a crowd. However, they are generally friendly, they offer a child-friendly menu, and are notably considerate of dietary restrictions. Despite being mostly outdoors, the restaurant is comfortable, though winter dining might require a warmer outfit.

  • Great For Diets

    Extremely accommodating for food restrictions; offers fresh, healthy options.

  • Okay Service

    Some encountered slow service, but found staff generally friendly.

  • Bad Outdoor

    Mostly open air, could be cold in winter despite heaters.