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Orange County - The Hat restaurant
3.7

The Hat

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Sandwiches
  • Quick
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    okay

Food: Food portrays mixed views

A few things certain and that is the freshness and portions at this place. There is no question that the ingredients are fresh and portions are large. But creativity and taste lack, making the experience unsatisfactory. The steak sandwich tasted like salt and water. A bit of a hit and miss situation with decent variety, and reasonable pricing.

  • Large Portions

    Customers overwhelmingly love the huge, generous portions served.

  • Okay Variety

    Large menu appeals to many but sometimes consistency might fluctuate.

  • Not Creative

    Average service and food, lacking culinary imagination or distinctive flavors.

Top 3 dishes at The Hat

  1. 1

    Pastrami Dip Sandwich 🏆

    Pastrami dip sandwich is juicy, tender, with a perfectly seasoned meat.

    Pastrami Dip Sandwich dish
  2. 2

    Chili Fries

    Most reviews rave about generous portion sizes and delicious taste.

    Chili Fries dish
  3. 3

    Grilled Cheese

    Cheese perfectly melted, bread grilled to a delicious crunch.

    Grilled Cheese dish

Vibe: Amateurish interiors disappoint

The unpleasantness begins with the cramped seating followed by stuffy interiors and outdated décor. The place is noisy making it unfit for dates, and worst of all, they don't serve alcohol. A restaurant with these many negatives hardly justifies its buzz.

  • Great Buzz

    Frequently bustling and popular with a nostalgic, cool, old-school vibe.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Seating can be cramped, stuffy interiors, and décor feels outdated.

Perks: Few perks hardly compensate

Parking is not an issue here and it's spacious enough to handle large groups well. However, the high road noise, exhaust fumes, and lack of quick reservations during peak hours are definite pitfalls. Further disappointment settles in with the limited healthy options in the menu.

  • Easy To Park

    Ample, easy, and free parking frequently noted, enhancing convenience.

  • Okay Service

    Service wavers between efficient and fast to indifferent or slow at times

  • Bad For Diets

    Lack of healthy, diet-friendly options for special nutritional needs.