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Orange County - The Spaghetti Bender restaurant
7.1

The Spaghetti Bender

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

Food: Bland taste, redundant sauce

The Spaghetti Bender's food cuisine doesn't win any awards for creativity - the menu is often criticized as unoriginal and monotonous. Despite a bland taste and a repetitive sauce job, praise is fairly consistent for its portions - they are generously large and greatly satisfy hunger. However, food freshness seems to walk a fine line that teeters between average to high quality.

  • Large Portions

    Generous, huge portions consistently praised for satisfying appetite.

  • Okay Quality

    Food can be average, but freshly cooked with good ingredient quality.

  • Bad Variety

    Hit or miss dishes; food sometimes covered in same redundant sauce.

Top 3 dishes at The Spaghetti Bender

  1. 1

    Garlic Texas Toast 🏆

    Garlic texas toast is reminiscent of home; fresh and addictive.

    Garlic Texas Toast dish
  2. 2

    Spumoni

    The spumoni is praised as the best and bursting with flavor.

    Spumoni dish
  3. 3

    Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Flavorful, well-spiced sauce; perfectly cooked pasta; highly recommended.

    Spaghetti and Meatballs dish

Vibe: Romantic vibe, limited drinks

The atmosphere at this establishment more than makes up for its culinary shortcomings. A very positive eclectic blend of cozy and romantic ambiance permeates through the restaurant. The entertainment is considered quality, and it earns high marks for its suitability for date night. However, the drinks selection is noticeably lacking, with no cocktails on offer and a limited range of beers.

  • Great For Dates

    Romantic, cozy, intimate setting ideal for dates, frequently praised.

  • Bad Drinks

    Limited beer selection and no cocktails available, disappointing some patrons.

Perks: Cozy outdoor, tight parking

Despite the packed and limited parking situation, the Spaghetti Bender shines with its service perks. The outdoor space with heat lamps and cushioned seating is adored by many, and its quiet rooms make for an great conversation atmosphere. Furthermore, this place is welcoming to large parties, and earns positive marks for its kid-friendly atmosphere and options.

  • Great Outdoor

    Patio cozy with heat lamps, cushioned seating, and romantic music ambiance.

  • Okay For Groups

    Can be great for groups but limited space might require reservation.

  • Hard To Reserve

    No reservations, only a call-ahead list causing uncertainty.