Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in North Orange County

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in North Orange County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Strong Water

4.9

4.9 (80)

$30 and under

Asian

Anaheim

About the restaurant

Strong Water is a nautical-themed tiki bar in Anaheim, California, that immerses guests in the ambiance of a sunken treasure ship. The dimly lit interior, featuring dark wood and rich burgundy décor, feels like a ship's cabin. Enjoy tropical music while sipping drinks served in tiki mugs with umbrella straws. The menu offers Polynesian-inspired dishes and an extensive selection of rum, from spiced to aged. More than just a bar, Strong Water provides an unforgettable experience. Every detail, from the décor to the music and menu, is crafted to transport you to another world. With delicious food, creative drinks, and a captivating atmosphere, Strong Water is perfect for tiki culture enthusiasts or anyone seeking a unique dining experience. Don't miss out on this extraordinary destination.

Top review

AlexandraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Strong Water has been a consistent favorite of ours for years and they keep getting better. The service, ambience, food, qnd drinks are all amazing! Truly a gem!

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Experience

Reservation for Dinner and/or Cocktails

Experience

Tiki Brunch - Weekend

Experience

Large Party Reservation - 7-12 Guests

Lemon & Thyme

4.9

4.9 (123)

$31 to $50

American

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Lemon & Thyme Costa Mesa Is proud to bring you an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors around the world.

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Rosie

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Their food is amazing and their staff is superb! I would definitely recommend!

Il Dolce

5.0

5 (461)

$31 to $50

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Known for using only natural, fresh ingredients, Il Dolce specializes in Italian cuisine. Along with a variety of pastas, salads, patrons can select from a number of pizza menu options. Inspired by authentic pies made in Naples, each pizza at Il Dolce is prepared in a wood-fire oven, giving it an authentic, smoky flavor.Family owned and operated, this award-winning restaurant provides a cozy, comfortable environment where pizza enthusiasts can watch their pies being prepared. Guests dining at Il Dolce can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Dessert items along with a special gluten-free menu are also available.

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JamesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great find! Wonderful food and service . We will be back for sure!

Latte Da Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (226)

$30 and under

Italian

Anaheim Hills

About the restaurant

Homemade Pastas Imported Italian Delicatessens Fresh fish & meats daily Beautiful Ambiance

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SallyVIP

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Our second time here and our meals were very good, and the staff was very attentive. The only downside was the seating; the two tables fitted together in the back by the fly zapper wasn't ideal. We had a reservation, and there were several tables open that could have been fitted together to accommodate us.

Christakis Greek Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (1435)

$31 to $50

Greek

Tustin

About the restaurant

Please contact the restaurant directly for parties of 6 or more.

***** VOTED BEST GREEK RESTAURANT IN OC BY OC WEEKLY (2016)

On April 1, 1996, Yanoula Christakis Wallace opened the doors of Christakis, a restaurant that represented her homeland and the passion she felt towards her culture. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or celebrating a special event, Christakis Greek Cuisine is the place to enjoy traditional Greek dishes at a reasonable price. Since 1996, we’ve used only the finest and freshest ingredients to create traditional Greek cuisine. Today, the family at Christakis continues to bring the authentic spirit and warmth of Greece to Orange County.

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Carolyn

Dined 2 days ago

Highly recommend! What a memorable gift for my birthday! Exquisite food and beverages. Soothing ambience and dulcet tones of the guitar.

Momoyama

5.0

5 (31)

$50 and over

Sushi

Fountain Valley

About the restaurant

Welcome to Momoyama, a Michelin rated esteemed omakase restaurant nestled in the heart of Fountain Valley, California. Renowned for its exceptional culinary artistry and dedication to authentic Japanese cuisine. Our restaurant offers an intimate and refined dining experience that showcases the finest ingredients and the meticulous craft of our Executive Chef, who brings over 20 years of industry expertise to every dish.

At Momoyama, we believe in the art of omakase, a traditional Japanese dining style where guests entrust the chef to create a bespoke meal that reflects the freshest seasonal ingredients and the chef's creative vision. Our omakase offerings are available for both lunch with options for a la carte and dinner, providing a unique culinary journey that is tailored to delight your senses.

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Victor

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

We were pretty unfortunate to get a VERY annoying and disrespectful customer during our dinner, however, I can’t grade the restaurant lower since the food and service was amazing. Shoutout to chefs Edie and Yoshi for making the best sushi and making the experience as good as it could be. We’re looking forward to coming back soon and try the new menu!

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4.8

4.8 (583)

$30 and under

Indian

Santa Ana

About the restaurant

Royal Khyber ............ A Journey for your palate and mind. The art of Indian cookery lies NOT in high spicing but in the delicacy of spicing. Indian cuisine is universally known for its distinctive flavorings. It was in fact the lure of these spices which first brought the British and the French, the Dutch and the Portuguese to the Indian coast. It is the use of selected spices in a particular manner (whole spices, ground and or spice blends) to bring out the dormant flavors of a dish, which is the real art, practiced by the experienced chefs in the Royal Khyber kitchen.

Royal Khyber is a Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant, located in South Coast Plaza Village (across from Nordstrom).

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AnandVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Excellent service and delicious food, which was too oily.

Da Bianca Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1939)

$30 and under

Italian

Orange

About the restaurant

For over 35 years, Da Bianca Trattoria has earned a reputation as a beloved local restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine. Founded by Bianca Cangelosi Bavand, Da Bianca was a dream come true for the Sicilian native. Her inspiration and the secret to the restaurant's continued success is serving simple food using only the freshest ingredients-- just like the food she served her family. Daughter Marjan Bavand Dunn continues the family legacy of welcoming our neighbors, as they celebrate milestones, meet friends and share family dinners.

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TrishaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always delicious, always worth the evening out, can’t wait for next time. We love to try a new special and have never been disappointed..

Hana Re Sushi

4.7

4.7 (20)

$50 and over

Japanese

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Hana re only offers chef omakase course $250 per person.
10 courses from appetizers to dessert . Hana re offers same courses at chef’s counter(bar seating )and table seating. Please check website to see more details .

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mostafaVIP

Dined on May 18, 2025

Best omakase experience, chef was perfect, very clean and the food was beyond perfect.

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Experience

Omakase Menu

Filomena's Italian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (127)

$30 and under

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Filomena's Italian Kitchen serves old-world cuisine in a cozy setting in Costa Mesa. The restaurant is a labor of love for owner and chef Linda Johnsen, who has translated her Italian heritage and family recipes into a flavorful comfort food menu. From her grandmother's Sunday sauce gracing the chicken, veal and eggplant parmesan to the classic sauce in the pappardelle bolognese, traditional ingredients stand out at Filomena's Italian Kitchen. Johnsen has put her own stamp on the menu with creations like champagne chicken and agro dolce calamari (shrimp and calamari tossed in a sweet tangy glaze with pine nuts, raisins and sweet peppers).In addition to traditional first-course options like caprese angel hair pasta, entree and seafood specialties, Filomena's also serves a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas and calzones. End your meal at Filomena's Italian Kitchen on a sweet note with tiramisu, cannoli or flourless chocolate cake.

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Jill

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Tried calling to increase number from 2 to 4. Voicemail not set up. Once open I called and talked with someone about going from 2 to 4. Couldn’t find my reservation. Said she’d leave a note. Arrived to find no note left and our original reservation was in system…for 2. Thank goodness not busy. And that $50 per person cancellation fee??? Wow I know 3 couples who’ve quit going at all. What about illness?

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