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Orange County - Great Maple restaurant
6.0

Great Maple

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

Food: Bland, dry, and overpriced

Great Maple's food seems to have taken a nosedive, with dishes described as bland and lacking flavor. The fried chicken plate and maple bacon donuts lack freshness, with fishy chicken and dry doughnuts. Even their number one dish, Portobello fries, unable to escape the overall disappointment. Although the portions are generous, the food is sadly not worth the cost.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portions promote sharing, enhancing dining experience and variety.

  • Okay Taste

    Reviews often mixed, mentioning both good and unremarkable food experiences.

  • Low Quality

    Fishy fried chicken, dry doughnuts, stale fries, and lack of flavor.

Top 3 dishes at Great Maple

  1. 1

    Portobello Fries 🏆

    Crispy outside with a tender, meaty inside, exceeding expectations.

    Portobello Fries dish
  2. 2

    Fried Chicken/Donut Plate

    Perfect blend of crispy chicken with sweet, indulgent donuts.

    Fried Chicken/Donut Plate dish
  3. 3

    Chicken and Maple Bacon Donuts

    Sweet and savory combination with a perfectly cooked crispy chicken delight.

    Chicken and Maple Bacon Donuts dish

Vibe: Stylish but overwhelming

While the elegant and modern decor of Great Maple is oft-praised for enhancing the dining experience, this is counterbalanced by an extremely loud ambiance, making conversation challenging. Even the partial Grand Californian view does little to compensate for this setback.

  • Great Ambiance

    Elegant, modern decor enhances dining experience; praised as clean, stylish, cozy.

  • Bad Drinks

    Charged for premium with well whiskey, overpriced, not worth the cost.

Perks: Convenient parking is the only silver lining

Despite parking conveniently available with validation, Great Maple falls short in perks. Several patrons experienced unwarranted delays, even with reservations. The outdoor seating seems fitting for an underdone English breakfast, baking under direct sunlight, with service slow even for group settings.

  • Easy To Park

    Parking validation with dining is convenient, allowing for easy parking.

  • Okay For Groups

    Good for groups but service can be slow even when not busy.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Some experience delays and issues despite having a reservation.