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Best Casual Restaurants in Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

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1. Mint
4.8
Exceptional(32)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 13 times today
Mint Desi Craft Kitchen has become a local destination for Indian and Pakistani cuisine in south Orange County since opening in 2016. The restaurant, which is a sister concept to Michelin-recognized Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen in Fullerton and SHOR Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens, offers a sophisticated menu that boasts a robust selection of classic, halal dishes alongside a 100% alcohol-free bar program featuring carefully crafted mocktails. Curated to redefine the perceptions of the region’s cuisine in an innovative and elevated way, Mint promises guests the opportunity to experience the truest extent of Indian and Pakistani culture. We are proud to debut our reimagined vision of Mint to both newcomers and our loyal guests. This redesign, from the space to the new elevated menu – offering a refined selection of our Indian & Pakistani favorites – was both a labor of love and a dream we’ve had for years.
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2. Javier's Irvine Spectrum
4.7
Exceptional(244)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Irvine
Booked 175 times today
Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.
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3. Kalbi Social Club
4.8
Exceptional(42)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Irvine
Booked 11 times today
Update - Online reservations are accepted Sunday to Thursday 11:30am to 9pm, and Friday & Saturday 11:30am to 7:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome and accepted at all times.We are experts at Kalbi, Korean short ribs. Join the club where we believe that any time friends and family come together to share a meal, it is a special occasion. From the impeccable quality of our kalbi short ribs and the skilled preparation of every sauce, marinade, kimchi, and banchan to the moment we grill the ribs in front of you, we take pride in sharing our love of Korea’s unique food culture and creating a dining experience you can gather around and clink soju glasses to. These meals together are the moments when we make memories. These moments are for Kalbi.
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4. OPAH Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1654)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 26 times today
At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Don't forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.
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5. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(2789)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 52 times today
CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.
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6. Puesto Los Olivos
4.5
Awesome(1840)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Irvine
Booked 49 times today
Mexico City born. California raised. Puesto brings the vibrant soul of CDMX through a Southern California lens-bold, modern Mexican with an edge. Seasonal menus, creative takes, and the best ingredients in the hands of better chefs. Every tortilla starts with organic blue corn, made in-house like it's been since 1200 BC. Puesto is family-founded by the Adler and Lombrozo brothers, first-gen Mexican Americans raised on tamales and tradition. It's a love letter to the flavors they grew up with, reimagined with Mexico City energy and SoCal spirit. Made by food people. For food people.
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7. Little Sister - Irvine
4.7
Exceptional(1298)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Irvine
Booked 50 times today
East-Meets-West dishes inspired by the rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia. Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences.The menu is continually evolving, reflecting both new inspiration and changing of the seasons. Our restaurant carefully curates spirits, wines, and beverages focusing on interesting flavors and pairings. We hope you'll dine with us soon.
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8. Fennel Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(226)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 5 times today
Fennel Kitchen and Bar is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that offers an authentic, healthy, and vibrant dining experience by seamlessly blending the flavors of the sun-kissed Mediterranean shores with exotic Middle Eastern cuisine. Our thoughtfully crafted menu meets diverse dietary preferences, including traditional kabobs bursting with flavor, to simple, authentic vegetarian dishes. We believe beauty lies in the details and we strive to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is memorable.
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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills
4.5
Awesome(206)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 32 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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10. Villa Roma Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(182)
Price: Moderate
• Argentinean • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 1 time today
Villa Roma is a unique restaurant combining Argentine and Italian flavorsLive ambiance music Thursday, Friday & Saturday !

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