At the expense of sounding repetitious from the other 2 reviews, this restaurant has to be one of the BEST restaurants in Orange County (perhaps even California). The atmosphere is absolutely great, the waiters are very accomodating and serviceable and the owners very personable and accomodating people. Husband and wife compliment each other perfectly. He is the chef always present overseeing the food going out and she the pastry chef making sure that everything at the restaurant is going well.
The first time my wife and I went there, we thought that the food and service was great because it was a "new" place. We have been back 6 times and each time is as good as the last. We make it a point to say hello to Amelia (co-owner) and have her suggest what she thinks is great on the menu.
They have a very special touch in that they always give you a chef's compliment and every time is something different and just as wonderful as the last time. Wine selection is also great (innovative "taste" of some great wine is available, a "taste" being about 1/2 a glass of the wine giving you the opportunity to "taste" different wines). Portions are JUST PERFECT! You never walk out of there feeling neither hungry nor stuffed to the max. The one thing you have to make sure you do when you go to Marche Moderne is to leave room for DESSERT. I am not a big dessert eater, but I ALWAYS have dessert there.
The only drawbacks to the place is that in the weekends, you cannot go out there without reservations. We have been turned down twice on Friday nights because we made the decision late in the afternoon.
I wish both Florent and Amelia lots of success so that OC can continue to enjoy their wonderful cuisine.
BON APETITE
Pros: Food, Ambience, Wine Selection, Knowledgeable personnel
Cons: Need reservations, addicting
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