Marché Moderne

1. This was a great dining experience. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and explained all of our plates as they came out. The dishes were interesting, our crab came with sweet potatoes done three different ways. The drinks were fantastic and there was a long list of wines to choose from. I also liked how you can watch the food bring prepared in the kitchen while you’re eating.

2. We came back to celebrate another birthday because we enjoyed it here so much the first time. The food is unique and delicious, service and atmosphere are great. The menu does change with the seasons so items come and go. We missed the lamb shank from our first visit but swooned over the Scallops Crudo this time. The John Dory was somewhat dry and boring but the Beef Shortribs were delicious. A great place for a special occasion meal!

3. We celebrated my birthday and what a wonderful experience. The scallops, oxtail, rockfish, chocolate soufflé, apple tart, and crème brûlée ALONG with perfect wine pairings were simply amazing. Our excellent server was Dane and all the other people who made service so good. Highly recommend.

4. Honestly one of my highly favored restaurants in Socal and for good reason. I’ve dined at Marche about a dozen+ times now and it’s an elegant and seamless experience every time from beginning to end. I enjoy it so much I make it a point to celebrate my birthday here annually (with extra visits as often as I can)

   I’ve tried many delicious plates at Marche over the years and some stand outs off the top of my head include the hamachi sashimi with mango sorbet, caviar, pomme frites, grilled octopus, pork belly, and most recently the best pork tenderloin dish I have ever had in my life and I have had a lottt of pork in a great variety of preparation. To die for! So a huge thank you to the chefs for their artistic execution.

   I did try the beef tartare for the first time recently and found it to be slightly over complicated. There was almost too much going on in the tartare itself and I feel simplifying the ingredients to a minimum may let the beef shine more. I tend to favor the Japanese style tartare but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

   The service itself is always smooth and refined without a stuffy feel which goes well with the relaxed vibe of Orange County. The cocktails are always on point. The yuzu and pamplemousse are my favorites. Refreshing and strong.

   Do not skip on desserts here. I only ever order desserts at 2-3 select places when dining out but all of Marche’s desserts are divine.

5. We came here for our thirtieth anniversary and they did not disappoint. Our server, Ryan, was absolutely phenomenal. He was engaging, had just the right level of attentiveness, was so knowledgeable about the dishes, and was very easy to talk to.
   We did the tasting menu, with the wine pairing. It was worth every penny. We’re not wine drinkers, and know nothing of it, but wanted the experience. The various wines and champagne really added a lovely new dimension to the meal. While the explanations were mostly lost on us, we still enjoyed the flavour.
   All of the food was executed perfectly, all being handcrafted with care and attention.
   The maitre d’ came over to chat with us, check in, and was so effortlessly charming.
   The entire experience was wonderful and I can’t wait for the opportunity to return.
   One thing I wanted to note is that there was no pretentiousness at this place at all. Unlike some other restaurants in the area who devote paragraphs to reasons why they can eject you (I’m looking at you Mastro’s), this place was welcoming, while remaining upscale and sophisticated.

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