Kimera
Kimera is an upscale restaurant and lounge that caters to the young, affluent population of southern Orange County. We been there before on several occasions to have a few drinks at the lounge, but never ordered anything more than a few sliders and small pizzas. However, tonight we were going to Kimera for a friend’s birthday dinner, so it was a good chance to dive deeper into their menu.
I was still going through my burger phase, so I ordered their Kimera Burger. My friends around me ordered the Four Ounce Filet Mignon and Diver Scallops. I was delighted when waitress took my request to have my burger cooked medium rare, but I knew it was up to the chef to get it right. For drinks we ordered a round of L.A. Waters, which is excellent here compared to most bars in the area.
When the dishes came out, I paused for a split second to give everyone a fair chance before I started to tear away at my burger. Lo and behold, the chef nailed it on the head. The patty was perfectly cooked to a juicy medium rare. The bacon and sauce melded together well with the burger. My friend’s scallops were served with a creamy red brick. We didn’t know what it was at first, but it turned out to be a beet risotto, which was a first for me, but it was very pleasant. I was also able to try my other friend’s fillet mignon. It was cooked to a medium rare as well and tasted great. It wasn’t melt in your mouth good, but it was still quite tender.
Kimera has always been a great place to drink and hang out. But now I can say Kimera is also a great place to eat dinner at. Their Kimera Burger could pass for a gourmet burger and their other dishes were equally as good. It’s an upscale venue, so try to leave your white tees at home. Also, they stop serving dinner at 10pm, but their lounge is open all night where you can still order some appetizers.
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