I had gone to this place with my father several times as a little girl and was reminded of this hidden gem by a friend of mine who got married there several months ago. So I made a date with my bf and surprised him by taking him to Orange Hill. \r
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The restaurant was just as I remembered it (if a little smaller than it appears in my childhood mind's eye). Elegantly appointed, but not overdone. We were lucky enough to be seated at one of the tables against the expansive windows and enoyed our cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as the last bit of orange glow disappeared over the horizon. \r
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As many other reviewers have mentioned, the fare was good but not great. You definitely feel like you're paying a hidden surcharge for the spectacular view. But if ambiance is what you're looking for, rather than a 5 star meal this is your place. The atmosphere in Orange Hill is effortlessly romantic. That being said, my bf and I will definitely follow the lead of some of the other reviewers by patronizing OH for cocktails and the view while having dinner elsewhere. \r
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The service was good (again, nothing spectacular, but good). We were seated promptly and our server was friendly and attentive. One thing my bf didn't love about the service was that the bussers seemed to hover in anticipation of his finishing so they could whisk away his plate.\r
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One more thing I'd like to add is that the martini list was great with offbeat selections! \r
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Overall, this is a great date spot, even if it's your ""drinks before dinner"" selection, you will be sure to impress if you take her (or him!) to Orange Hill.
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