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The MODERN Kitchen + Bar

4.8 ★★★★★ · 81 Google reviews · 24 photos
New American restaurant · Cerritos, CA

The MODERN Kitchen + Bar at a glance

Reviewers frequently praise the restaurant's modern atmosphere, attentive service, and fresh food items like soups and sandwiches. Many note the convenient location near the airport and the extensive wine selection. However, some lower-rated reviews criticize the mandatory gratuity policy for large groups and discrepancies between online and in-house menu pricing, along with complaints about specific dishes being dry.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 81 Google reviews (60 with written comments, 14 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Cocktail Bar serving Cerritos, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

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Customer reviews

4.8
★★★★★
81 reviews on Google
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What customers talk about

We read 60 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I asked for 'Something Sweet' and the drink was so good we ordered a 2nd one.”
  • “She took care of arriving customers, bartended, served food, excellent service and great food!”
  • “This family-owned gem has become my go-to spot, where the vibe is always modern, warm, and incredibly cozy.”
  • “The had both high and low seating and quick service.”
  • “Everything was very reasonably priced for what you got - even the side salad was super tasty and unique.”

People customers mention

  • Beach 5 reviews
  • Caesar 3 reviews

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GinaLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lovvvved this place! The food was all delicious, my Cobb was perfectly dressed and each component was delightful. The spinach caramelized onion hand pie will be in my dreams. It was a great atmosphere- airy, beautiful plants and wine wall. Most of all I love that it’s Female Chef owned and multiple generations run the restuarant. What a hidden gem. Can’t wait to go back with some girlfriends for a wine lunch.

  • Meal type: Lunch
  • Price per person: $10–20
  • Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
  • Parking options: Free parking lot
Abdul Macasieb4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Abdul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everything was delicious and the staff were wonderful

Steve RiveroLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wow, what a great reimagining of this space that once housed DaVinci. Food and service were great. Great band for entertainment, Sweet Mahogany.

Frederick “Frederick” Silacan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Frederick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ayos

  • Meal type: Breakfast
  • Price per person: $20–30
  • Noise level: Moderate noise
  • Group size: 9+ people
Vito Ferguson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vito has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great care and delicious food.

Kenneth Wang9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kenneth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

CC was all in one. She took care of arriving customers, bartended, served food, excellent service and great food!

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Lunch
  • Price per person: $40–50
  • Group size: 1 person
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
  • Parking options: Free parking lot
Sharmila ChakravertyLocal Guide · 200 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sharmila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nice and cozy small bite place plus a wine cellar.

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Lunch
  • Price per person: $20–30
  • Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
FrankLocal Guide · 160 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Frank has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very good. Everything was great. Smiple things done in amazing ways. Tomato soup was incredible. Bread on the sandwiches green tea just high end food. Cute Quaint place.Home made potato chips. I'll be back thanks

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Lunch
  • Price per person: $20–30
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Recommendation for vegetarians: Not sure
  • Vegetarian offerings: Not sure
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
  • Parking options: Free parking lot
Leslie CorralLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leslie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Need some R&R? A stop here will get you a touch closer. Walk in, sit down....kickback and relax.

  • Order type: Take out
  • Meal type: Lunch
N “Tipasa” ZLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews N has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This is a lovely and peaceful low-key place where the food and service are excellent, unpretentious and impeccable. Don’t tell anybody :-)

  • Meal type: Brunch
  • Price per person: $10–20
  • Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
  • Parking options: Free parking lot

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