About Florentine's Grill.
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Daily specials are presented with much thought and  consideration. The seafood specials such as fresh filet of Atlantic salmon char-grilled and topped with choice of lemon butter, white wine, and capers or a fresh mango-papaya salsa are very popular at Florentine's Downtown Grill.

"It is truly satisfying to see our guests so delighted when they enjoy our  specials," says Florentine. He's right! You can really tell when a restaurant operates on a very conscientious level by the time and creativity they devote when developing new specials. And believe me, this one does!

We cannot feature Florentine's Downtown Grill without mentioning desserts, namely tiramisu. The home made Tiramisu is wonderful, with a  nice, light consistency and a touch of rum. This is dining at its finest.

Growth and success only come with a loyal and devoted restaurant and catering staff. Florentine's Downtown Grill employs 46 employees to serve its 180 seat restaurant and catering clients. DeLayne Bond who manages  Florentine's Downtown Grill and who literally "runs" the front of the house, has been loyal to the family for seven years.

She does an outstanding job along with other key staff members including prep cooks, server staff and bus people, to  represent the Florentines and their restaurant as a place of distinction.

Florentine's Downtown Grill has received numerous high ratings from food critics as well as awards from  the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association and Zagat's Survey.

The restaurant has acquired a sterling reputation in the community and the restaurant has been  recommended to guests by local hotels, businesses, chambers of  commerce and the Anaheim Convention Bureau.

Florentines's Grill has become a very popular dining location for the local community as well as for visitors to the Fullerton area. "Our repeat guest business has increased dramatically over the last couple of years."

"Whether our visiting guests are local, or from out of  town, our attitude of making them feel comfortable and welcome has always been of utmost importance to us, as well as to our staff."

Proprietor Joe Florentine has grown up in the food and beverage industry. Restaurant and Tavern experience began with the family when his grandfather was hired by the Hilton Company as a union bartender in the 1940's.

At the time when the coat and tie were daily attire and a bartender was always a gentleman, Joe's grandfather laid the foundation for a family tradition in restaurant hospitality.

Since then, Joe's father Tony, has owned restaurants and taverns of his own and has groomed his son for the business. And now, with his wife Robin, have added their own warmth and personal touch of ambience, exceptional food and personal guest service to Florentine's Downtown Grill.

Features of Florentine's Downtown Grill include a tavern with a 55-foot bar on one side and a formal dining room featuring booths and tables lit at night by chandeliers and soft candlelight on the other. The dining room is used primarily for small groups, clubs and organizations, corporate dining and large family dinners.

Photos on the walls depict the founding fathers of Fullerton who, in 1910, actually lived in the structure now occupied by this restaurant. The room has the capacity to seat 80 and has provided our corporate clientele with a private area for dinners and accommodations to conduct business meetings, special presentations, or company socials.

The Tavern Room to the restaurant (don't let the name fool you), boasts a beautifully custom wrought iron railing accented with colorful and artistic grapevine casts. Attractive area rugs and comfortable seating make you feel right at home, especially while enjoying a glass of wine from Florentine's carefully selected list. Many of the wines are produced in the northern California regions as well as the coastal areas of California. Other regions of wine production include Oregon and Washington as well as imports from Italy.

Florentine's Grill also offers
a full-service Catering Program.

Marketed over the internet, and by personal referrals, we work double time to feed Corporate America, fund raising participants and wedding guests. And we mean full service! From menu development, site acquisitions, staffing, rentals, venue décor, entertainment, and full event coordination.

It's a market we had to embrace. There were just TOO many inquiries and requests from people who love our restaurant and wanted to recreate a similar dining experience at their special event.

Catering now accounts for as much as 18% of Florentine's sales and is growing stronger every year.

We love our work and it shows.

From Joe Florentine...
Robin and I are proud to offer our guests a unique & positive dining experience.

We truly desire that you feel as comfortable dining here, as dining in your own home. Comfort, familiarity and a warm "sense of place," create a dining experience that is genuinely unique and pleasant at Florentine's Grill.

Robin and I, together with our staff look forward to the time you will spend with us. Our positive working relationship with our entire staff has contributed immeasurably to our success.

My strong faith in God and having a wonderful and supportive wife and family, have encouraged and allowed me to establish myself as a successful restaurateur.

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