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Matiki Island BBQ
- Orange County
- $$
Fusion
Quick
- Food
- good
- Vibe
- bad
- Perks
- good
Food: Inventive taste, less variety
Matiki Island BBQ mixes the positive with negative brilliantly. Its creativity and flavor boldly stand out, presenting a unique, tongue-tingling sensation. It's hard to ignore the generous portions that offer great value, but, in the same breath, the very limited variety can be a displeasure for some diners' palettes.
Large Portions
Generous portions frequently described as huge, ample, and satisfying.
Okay Quality
Variable quality with some inconsistency, but generally decent food
Bad Variety
Limited menu choices not accommodating all palettes or preferences
Top 3 dishes at Matiki Island BBQ
- 1
Short Rib Plate 🏆
Ribs are tender, flavorful, large portions, and very satisfying.
- 2
Sams Plate
Extremely tender beef ribs falling off the bone with perfectly cooked rice and salad.
- 3
BBQ Short Ribs
Repeated praise for being flavorful, tender, marinated, and juicy.
Vibe: Chaotic charm ruins cozy dates
With an outdated décor that hints at an absent sense of graceful aging, and a smoky interior plagued with occasional leaks, any hope for a comfortable, intimate date is lost. Oddly, the negative ambiance is contrasted by entertaining live music that does win some hearts. It’s uncomfortably crowded and the buzz is definitely muted.
Great To Entertain
Customers love the live music selection during their dining experience.
Negative Buzz
Outdated décor lowers the restaurant's trendiness score significantly.
Perks: Service delights, parking frightens
The parking situation is a nightmare, frustrating many patrons during peak hours. The exterior feels as chaotic as the interior seems, offering minimal privacy and uncomfortable seating. However, the wonderful staff with their friendly, welcoming aura redeem the experience to an extent, especially for families who find it quite kid-friendly.
Great Service
Staff consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and service efficient.
Okay To Hear
Lunch hour was pretty noisy, but not overwhelmingly loud for clients.
Hard To Park
Limited parking spots, challenging during peak hours, creating frustration.