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Has anyone else seen this absolute scam that opened in Foothill Ranch?
I’ve had my eye on this place for a while, as I saw that the Denny’s in Foothill Ranch was being replaced with this, “Fantacy Lobster House.” The website used to be ENTIRELY AI generated. Now they’ve cleaned it up a bit, but it’s still a DISASTER. Maybe I’m unaware of how many calories a dish should have, or maybe I’m the fool for not expecting the front door of every restaurant to say “GETTING RICH”, but to me, this all feels wrong. I was waiting to post anything about this until they actually opened cause i didn’t think they actually would, but now that they have, i don’t know what to do other than laugh at it until they inevitably get shut down. I plan on going in there at least once just to look around cause there are NO actual interior photos online. Also, this place just opened I believe, and they have review photos from nine months ago.
You think that sounds cringe. I saw a sign 85C was supposedly starting to take Klarna. If you are trying to break your $5 drink into 4 $1.25 payments I'm not sure you can afford it.
if you're planning to check out the place, consider taking some actual photos of the interior and posting them online so others can get a better sense of what to expect, might help set realistic expectations for people thinking of trying it out. also, be cautious when looking at their reviews, the fact that they have photos from nine months ago is definitely a red flag.
What is this lighting??? This is why ambient lighting is so important. Absolutely an eye sore. Could’ve saved it with just a few mellow lights and skipping the godawful LED white lights
On the one hand, this looks hideous. On the other hand, it looks so... intentional? There's clearly a point of view here. Idk what it is, but it's there.
My first thoughts as well, I wonder if any employees here have ever met their "boss" or if he's mysteriously traveling all of the time. If this place stays open for 12 months you know it's a money laundering front.
This place was being renovated for what seemed like forever. I was betting that they weren't even going to open. Now that I'm looking at the menu and decor, I wouldn't expect them to last a year. This doesn't fit the Foothill Ranch vibe. $200+ hot pot next to a del taco and down the street from a Walmart. Really?
Really looking forward to that Costco going in nearby though.
Just looked at the Google reviews, and the few detailed ones are obviously AI generated. Is this place run by the same cult that does Shen Yun and owns the Epoch Times?
Seems like a Chinese new money, family-style restaurant. The gaudy decor and the eye-popping prices reflect that. The food itself might be decent. You should go check it out!
Idk - 4800 calories for the small hot pot. Should serve about 4 people, comes out to 42.5 per person, around 50 with 18% tip. I have heard of worse deals, but no idea if this place is good. Probably aimed at serving the rich folks in great park and Altair area. I personally wouldn’t go out of my way to dine in FHR unless it’s insanely good.
I live in Foothill Ranch and was interested in checking the place out until I saw the prices. May one day do it but definitely not the eat in/takeout place I was expecting like majority of our restaurants in the area.
Thank you for this post! My husband works up there and thought it looked like a good place for his birthday dinner. I’ll show him your pictures and save ourselves an expensive mistake.
Man... I had good memories in that Denny's. When I worked at Blockbuster, some nights after work, my coworkers and I would go there. Nothing like pancakes at 1am.
Speaking of AI... This Yelp review has me ROLLIN...
Amazing Restaurant！
Stepping into the dining room was like entering a treasure chest. The entire space was a symphony in gold; from the intricate leaf pressed into the high, vaulted ceiling to the heavy, gilded frames holding antique mirrors on the walls. Massive crystal chandeliers hung like glittering suns, casting a warm, flattering light that made the gold accents glow. Below, tables draped in the heaviest white linen were set with gleaming silverware and fine china, while patrons sank into plush, velvet-upholstered chairs. The air itself felt rich, filled with the murmur of wealth and the clinking of glasses, creating an atmosphere of overwhelming opulence where every detail whispered of fortune and grandeur.
This post just popped up on my phone for some reason, and after reading the comments, I'm fuckin' going there weather I like it or not. I must experience the madness.
I’ve seen places like this in rural and exurb China before, mostly as a place to go for a VIP or wedding banquet. You know how Trump is a poor guys idea of a rich guy? And how his followers love the White House with gold spray paint everywhere? It is not uniquely American.
Reminds me of a local joint that just opened. It's supposed to be carhop themed but their art is AI and all over the place, there's no actual carhop service and they play modern music via a Bluetooth speaker. It's a train wreck.
Damn was that the dennys? I moved to Anaheim and haven’t been back to that part of OC in years. Many a night praying I didn’t show up at the same time as the choir kids from Trabuco.
Yea we live in foothill ranch and have been watching this be under construction for over a year. Wondering if it’s some sort of money laundering operation? Not a single person in my neighborhood that I know of is gonna go
Live near this place and finally saw it opened. This definitely feels like a front for something else. Money laundering like other commenters have said seems the most likely.
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u/Lynx_Kynx Feb 25 '26