Top Restaurants in Orange County

Italiancusine   -   Tuscany Mediterranee Grill is a fine dining Italian and Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of Orange County’s finest business district in ... more

Italiancusine   -   Tuscany Mediterranee Grill is a fine dining Italian and Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of Orange County’s finest business district in Irvine, California. Specializing in freshly-prepared gourmet Italian cuisine, with fresh seafood, premium Black Angus steaks, authentic Italian pasta dishes, delicious Mediterranean kebabs and house specialty Tiramisu. Our formal and casual dining rooms offers a great venues for large private parties and corporate meetings, as well as special occasions. We’re perfect for both lunch and dinner, whether you’re entertaining distinguished business professionals, or if you are out for an intimate, romantic dining experience in a quaint and elegant European atmosphere. Afterward, take a stroll in the nearby enchanting park-like grounds. Our patrons’ glowing reviews speak for themselves. Many of our guests have rated Tuscany as the number one best Italian and best Mediterranean restaurant in Irvine. Please come visit us and discover first-hand why Tuscany Mediterranee Grill is one of the top five fine restaurants in Irvine. We provide secure, multilevel parking, and we’re just off the 405 freeway, exit MacArthur Blvd. You’ll find us less than a mile from John Wayne Airport, near Embassy Suites Irvine, Crown Plaza of Irvine, Hilton Irvine / Orange County, Hyatt Regency Irvine, Marriott Irvine, and many other major hotels. less

Kimo T.   -   Whether you’re a meat lover or vegetarian, you can count on the Loving Hut for great food. Sure everyone has a place that they can get flavorful, co ... more

Kimo T.   -   Whether you’re a meat lover or vegetarian, you can count on the Loving Hut for great food. Sure everyone has a place that they can get flavorful, colorful, and affordable Asian food, but vegetarians are often left out on a menu because it does not cater to them. There is hope! Here at the Loving Hut, a bright and brilliant restaurant in Orange County, they cater to your needs with their amazing service, bright smiles, and enticing food. Upon walking in to the restaurant, you will see a very clean and beautiful restaurant. I was greeted with a smile and offered a menu and a table. The tables themselves were ones you would find in any standard restaurant, booths were cushioned and looked comfortable. The overall look was very modern and welcoming. Here on their menu, they have something for everyone, from appetizers of wontons to French fries, and entrees ranging from Chinese to Pho (a Vietnamese noodle dish). I ordered the Spinacotta, which is a breaded cheese and spinach wonton served with their “house sauce”; and the Tangy Orange, Soy protein and carrots in a zesty, orange sauce served with brown rice (white is available upon request) and a nice refreshing salad. The Spinacotta was very appealing appetizer. The “house sauce” on the other hand was good, but not my preferred pair to the Spinacotta. The Tangy Orange dish was astonishing. If I hadn’t known better, I would have thought that I was eating an orange chicken served from my favorite Chinese restaurant. The chicken was cooked nicely, sauce was amazing, the salad had a nice refreshing vinaigrette, and the brown rice was moist and prepared well. Throughout my meal, I was asked how everything was and my drink refilled without having to ask or waiting for a refill. My experience here was enjoyable. I recommend this restaurant with high regards for anybody looking for a healthy, satisfying Asian cuisine that is 100% Vegan. I will definitely be coming back and am looking forward for another rewarding experience. less

xpertcritic   -   Having been to Club 33 on several occasions I always look forward to having a meal here. The food is flawlessly prepared, absolutely astonishing, and ... more

xpertcritic   -   Having been to Club 33 on several occasions I always look forward to having a meal here. The food is flawlessly prepared, absolutely astonishing, and the service is impeccable. I typically treat my wife to the club on our wedding anniversary every year, and not only do you get a fantastic meal, fantastic desserts, but then they bring you out a specially prepared Minnie and Mickey dessert to celebrate the occasion. I highly recommend if you ever get an ivitation to eat at the club, take advantage of it! It is absolutely worth the cost! less

Marsha G.   -   I am the daughter of the owner. And sadly to say the restaurant is not there anymore due to the passing of my father in 1996. My mother and I still pr ... more

Marsha G.   -   I am the daughter of the owner. And sadly to say the restaurant is not there anymore due to the passing of my father in 1996. My mother and I still prepare dishes on order. I hope to those that did come to our restaurant enjoyed it. It is missed. less

courtney_714   -   My grandmother(who is Mexican) took me there. It got her vote and it now has mine. They have huge burritos that taste delicious. The meat is cooked pe ... more

courtney_714   -   My grandmother(who is Mexican) took me there. It got her vote and it now has mine. They have huge burritos that taste delicious. The meat is cooked perfectly. The sauces are also just right on the palate and perfect for the crunchy chips. Even the little orange and yellow candies you pick up on the way out are amazing. The service is very friendly and having Spanish speakers there is a plus. Some cheap eateries don't have this. This place is fairly inexpensive but the food tastes like you are eating out somewhere nice. It has a bright, family atmosphere and I love the humor of the the full-size Mariachi band playing dummy(could be real). There is also a huge variety of options to choose from. The items make up the upper half of one wall which is above the counter. For convenience, the site also offers free newspapers in Spanish and other magazines. It is currently expanding to make room for the crowd. Another plus: they are quick so the crowd doesn't take up time. I ordered a burrito with carne asada and my grandmother ordered tacos. I will recommend both those items but order anything you want and be sure to be pleased. I will come back for more. less

zipper   -   In 1797, Miguel Yorba Adobe built his home in what is now San Juan Capistrano. The Adobe household was a house as well as a court. Located in 31891 Ca ... more

zipper   -   In 1797, Miguel Yorba Adobe built his home in what is now San Juan Capistrano. The Adobe household was a house as well as a court. Located in 31891 Camino Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano, CA, El Adobe helps its customers understand a little more about what it was like to live in the 1700’s as well as present them with wonderfully cooked Mexican food whose price is reasonable because of their foods high quality. When walking into the restaurant the comfortable mood automatically captures ones attention. After sitting down, one can here the talented soothing musician’s voice as he sings and plays his guitar. Exploring around this historical landmark, leads to curiosity and a new way of looking at California’s history. Behind a few tables, there are stairs that lead down to a jail cell where the prisoners were kept until they would be tried. Not only does the restaurant put one in appreciation of the Mexican culture, the food does as well. El Adobe has a variety of Fajitas whose spices blend perfectly well. I recommend the Shrimp Fajitas and Steak Fajitas, mostly because the chicken fajitas tasted very bland, and the meat was very chewy almost as if I was chewing rubber. The best part about the fajitas is that one can make it them self. They come with the meat on one plate, the fajitas in another, and guacamole, sour cream, etc…on another plate. Other than the Fajitas, El Adobe has some great dishes. One of my favorite plates is the chips and salsa that are brought out as one sits. The crunchy chips, although a little salty, are very festive colors, green and red, which makes the Mexican theme of the restaurant come alive. Their salsa is the perfect blend of spicy and sweet that prepares one for the other wonderful meals that one will taste. Their burrito unfortunately did not taste as well as I hoped it would, it lacked flavor and spice, and had more spinach than it did chicken. But, only locals that have been familiar with the restaurant know that its deserts are wonderful. Sopapillas, a dessert that one must request because it is not on the menu, makes ones mouth water instantly. They have three fluffy donut-like squares sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar that surround the big ball of vanilla ice cream. The other great dessert that El Adobe makes is their Churros which come out with chocolate sauce on the side, but unfortunately, it fell very heavy on my stomach. From the great Mexican food to the magnificent historical background, El Adobe and the people that work there really help their customers capture the lovely atmosphere. I recommend this restaurant to people who are into good Mexican food, and who can really appreciate the history of not only El Adobe but the whole town as well. All in all, loved it very much, I will definitely be going there again to try more food. less

Kalee26   -   The Average BBQ Restaurant or Wood Ranch? If I had the option to attend any restaurant in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, I would definitely choos ... more

Kalee26   -   The Average BBQ Restaurant or Wood Ranch? If I had the option to attend any restaurant in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, I would definitely choose Wood Ranch. Wood Ranch is one of a few exceptional restaurants in RSM. Decorated with dark colors and wooden walls, the ambiance makes one feel like they are sitting in a pricey restaurant. Nonetheless, this restaurant is very affordable. The price range may be a touch higher than an average restaurant, but it is sure worth your money. Because the waiters direct their full attention towards their customers, everyone who walks through the door feels like a king. Wood Ranch is a place for all ages, ranging from two-year-olds to 102-year-olds. Thoughtful waiters bring coloring books and a variety of crayons to entertain young children. For the men, Wood Ranch provides flat screen TVs in every corner of the restaurant just for your convenience. In the middle of the room, they have a bar with an assortment of drinks. The lighting is somewhat dark; however, it makes everyone feel relaxed. It doesn’t take much thought to comprehend why Wood Ranch has taken off like it has. The baby back ribs attract customers by themselves. There are not many foods that could compete with these mouth-watering ribs. As soon as you order these ribs, they are on your plate in about 15-20 minutes. Some people say that they need to be cooked faster; however, I believe quality food cannot be made at microwave speed. They serve a half rack and a full rack of ribs, depending on how much you feel like eating. The ribs are covered in their one-of-a-kind BBQ sauce. If you are just dying to take the sauce home and share it, they sell it by the bottle. Once you bite into these ribs, your mouth drools in anticipation for your next bite. The texture of their ribs is tender. They look perfectly cooked and delectable. They smell like heaven in a bottle of BBQ sauce. As soon as you bite all the meat off the bone, you will lick your fingers while wishing you had more. If for some reason you do not care for ribs, Wood Ranch has a plethora of other foods. My second favorite item is the try tip salad. It contains fresh lettuce, corn, avocado, try tip, onion, and cheese. The last and most delicious ingredient is their homemade ranch dressing. When you try this dressing, you will never settle for the average ranch dressing again. This dressing completes the salad. Additionally, they have a signature appetizer that Wood Ranch supporters would die for. These rolls are served in a black weaved basket. They smell fresh, delightful, and enjoyable. As the waiter brings them out to your table, they steam and are deliciously crisp. Once you take a bite, the roll literally melts in your mouth. They are covered in butter and light seasoning. Wood Ranch’s rolls might not be the healthiest choice, but they take your taste buds on a ride. Another great food from the menu includes the try tip and pulled pork sandwiches. They are served on an appetizing bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side. The try tip and pulled pork on these sandwiches are just as good as the baby back ribs, if not better. If you were to go to Wood Ranch, I would extremely recommend something from the meat category. The pulled pork, ribs, steak, try tip, and chicken are the best meats I’ve tried compared to everywhere else in Orange County. Obviously, I strongly recommend Wood Ranch. It is a fun and relaxing place to eat for everyone in the family. It is affordable and certainly worth your money. I guarantee if you try one of the things that I mentioned, you will become addicted to Wood Ranch. In my eyes, everything taking place in Wood Ranch is helping them stay in business. As long as they keep up the excellent work, they will be one of the top family restaurants in the country. less

Maria M.   -   Best sushi in Orange County! My husband and I have been at Nobu for over 21 years!!! We always had excellent sushi excellent quality and excellent ser ... more

Maria M.   -   Best sushi in Orange County! My husband and I have been at Nobu for over 21 years!!! We always had excellent sushi excellent quality and excellent service. Amy and Nobu are very dedicated to their restaurant and their customers, they are always consistent with their food. This restaurant should have 6 star. less

Wayne H.   -   I've NEVER been treated so badly by a restaurant!! I've been to this Churrascaria many times, and the food and the service has always been pretty good ... more

Wayne H.   -   I've NEVER been treated so badly by a restaurant!! I've been to this Churrascaria many times, and the food and the service has always been pretty good. I've even recommended and personally introduced it to many friends. However, the last time I went to meet up with a few friends for lunch on Oct. 12, the experience left me never wanting to go back. It was a pretty hot day, in the upper 80's, so I was wearing a nice brand name shirt with cut off sleeves. I entered the restaurant, and was greeted by the hostess. I told her I'm waiting for my 2 other friends to arrive for a party of 3. Then an older guy (Giacomo Rivero was his name) in white shirt comes over, and with a very unfriendly attitude told me to leave the restaurant. I asked why, and he said my clothing is not appropriate. I was shocked. Just earlier I was walking through South Coast Mall, one of the highest end malls in the western United States, and was getting friendly service from every store I visited. "So what exactly was wrong with what I am wearing?" I asked. He says my shirt needs to have sleeves. I pointed out that nowhere on the web site nor the restaurant did it say that customers needed to wear clothing with sleeves, this isn't a church. He then pointed to a little sign, about 2 inches high and 6 inches wide, sitting on the hostess table saying something like "Appropriate Attire Required" (I can't remember the exact words). So then I argued that it didn't specify I needed sleeves, and wondered why that would be inappropriate. I was thinking to myself that after all, this is a Brazilian restaurant, and in Brazil, this rule would be INSANE for anyone to follow at a churrascaria. He replied that other guests would find it disgusting if I reached for the food in the buffet with my bare arm. I was shocked. Did not know what to say. I'm not a hairy guy at all (being Asian and all), and just the fact that he was implying that my arms are disgusting was a COMPLETE INSULT!! So then I asked him, would the rule apply to women as well? And he replied Yes, staring me in the face while the hostess was awkwardly standing right next to him wearing a dress which reveals her shoulders and arms. I was furious at this point, so I simply asked for his business card and left. I went back to my car, took off the nice shirt I was wearing, threw on a dirty t-shirt I had from my gym bag, and waited outside for my friends, not wanting to go back in. We eventually still had lunch there that day due to everyone's time constraints, but the experience left me completely hating the place. During the meal, I noticed many female customers searing clothes that revealed the entire arms. So basically Giacomo Rivero, whatever his title at Agora is, lied straight to my face. Being Asian and having grown up in a 99% caucasian neighborhood in Oregon, I'm not completely insensitive to situations of mis-treatment due to race, and I have to say it truly felt that way based on the way Giacomo was talking to me. I've been busy with work since the experience, so it has taken a while for me to write this review. But the level of service and the way I was treated by Giacomo Rivero the moment I walked into Agora is something I will never forget. I am no longer a fan of the restaurant, and from now on I will go out of my way to convince anyone I know to stay away from that place. Just HORRIBLE! less

destinylooker   -   Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour is the all time birthday party central. This restaurant has people dressed up with 1960’s outfits and they are running ... more

destinylooker   -   Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour is the all time birthday party central. This restaurant has people dressed up with 1960’s outfits and they are running around trying to attend to every person they can. The one in Mission Viejo Mall is the closest one in Orange County; they are known for there singing and its loud buzzer noisemaker. This gets all the kids excited; except for the ones that have to stand up on their chair while they sing a birthday song to you. They also have a candy shop that has all kinds of candy that you can think of! They have candy from when you were a kid and to the modern day candy now. They have sweet candy like a sugar stick that makes kids go nuts when they eat them and chocolate cigars to the sour candy like sour patches that quench your thirst. This is for kids of any age and for parents that grew up with Farrell’s to go in the past and to remember all the memories they had in there and to make them feel like they are children again. Their signature item is called the Pig Trough. This consists of three flavors of there homemade ice cream they make there. It has two scoops of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate. These are served in a big wooden trough that has a banana that split in half and has whip cream that covers every little crevice and has hot fudge trickling down the sides of it and when you take a bite you can taste the warm hot fudge and they also have toasted nuts that on the top. It may look so little but when your trying to finish you feel like you can’t another bite, but you have too because its so good. And you have to finish it before everything melts and blends together because that’s when you start feeling sicker and sicker. When you finish that huge thing you feel like you can’t survive anymore. But it gets even better when your server finds out that when you finish they ring the buzzer; they make you stand up and sing a saying. While pressing you nose back to look like your pig. And when you finish that they give you ribbon and a plastic pig. Another item that is a famous when you have a huge group is... The Zoo. It is called The Zoo for a reason because it serves about one to ten people. It has four flavors of ice cream and three flavors of fruit sherbet. It is served in a huge metal glistening bowl that it basically carried in a stretcher to your table. The down side to this is that you have to eat it all before it melts or your going regret ever getting it since all the flavors don’t mix together well. There is also Hot Fudge Volcano. It also feeds one to ten people, but this has thirty scoops of ice cream! (I know thirty scoops!!!!!) It only comes in vanilla (which personally is the best flavor), but only does it over flow with ice cream, also with their hot fudge that flows down the landscape of ice cream to the very bottom. When it comes to you it feels to overwhelming and you feel like you can take it on, but when you take those first couple of scoops and finish them you feel this terror come across yourself; asking yourself what the heck was I thinking… This isn’t like any ordinary ice cream parlour (like Baskin Robbins or Cold stone), but you get the best ice cream and you also remember your experience there that you will never forget. The best time to be there around 12:30 because that’s when no one is in restaurant and have great service. So if you’re a sweet lover this maybe your next stop to come visit. less