Haven is my new favorite restaurant in Orange County. They serve delicious gourmet comfort food. But the best part is they offer gluten free beer (Green's Endeavor Dubble Ale) and gluten free cider (Samuel Smiths Organic Cider). Although you still have to mention to your server that you require a gluten free meal, they are knowledgeable and helpful. I usually choose the Haven burger - no bun and served with a vegetable.
Sure, you can get a cider and a burger with no bun at most restaurants. So, why do I really love the Haven pub? It has great atmosphere and a warm and friendly staff. We've been back a few times and the second time, they remembered me and the waiter called me his gluten free friend. I know, sounds corny, but it was genuine. One of the owners or servers came by and suggested a dessert that could be made gluten free. They didn't make me feel like an oddball for needing to eat GF, they just made me feel welcome. You can't beat that.
The other great thing about Haven is they try to purchase locally grown, organic, sustainable, humanely raised food. Whether they do or not, I don't really know, but the food tastes fresher. I can get a hamburger anywhere, but this one just tastes better. It is flavorful! My husband tried the Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast and loved it.
This place is really fantastic. The owners know and recognize you and the food is really the best stuff in Orange right now. Haven works well for both Celiacs and non-Celiacs as they are very accommodating and knowledgeable about gluten.
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