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1. Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
4.5
Awesome(1137)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Orange
Booked 28 times today
Located in historic Old Towne Orange, HAVEN craft kitchen+bar has become known for its warm, comfortable setting; extensive and unique selection of beer, wine, and cocktails; and high quality, freshly prepared food, maintaining purveyors of local or organic produce, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry. HAVEN boasts a selection of rotating independent craft beers on tap and a specially curated list in bottle & cans. Choose from one Orange Counties largest selection of specialty bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys; and an award-winning wine list, with numerous by the glass. In addition, you can enjoy a seasonal craft cocktail, or one of our hand-selected craft spirits.
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2. O SEA | seafood for thought
4.9
Exceptional(873)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Orange
Booked 24 times today
O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.We can’t wait to serve you.
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3. 1886 Brewing Co.
4.6
Exceptional(87)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Orange
Booked 13 times today
Discover exceptional craft beers and locally sourced, high-quality cuisine at 1886 Brewing Co. Our award-winning brews and meticulously crafted menu promise an unforgettable experience. With unparalleled customer service, our friendly staff ensures a warm atmosphere, exceeding expectations from the moment you arrive. As a locally owned establishment, we actively contribute to the community's betterment through partnerships and sponsorships, embodying our dedication to being a positive force. Embracing continuous improvement, we refine our craft, push innovation boundaries, and value customer feedback. Join us at 1886 Brewing Co., a destination where craftsmanship, superior service, community engagement, and a relentless pursuit of excellence converge for extraordinary flavors and cherished memories.
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4. The Hobbit
4.7
Exceptional(1441)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Orange
Booked 7 times today
* Please use 7:00 for reservations, as we only have one seating per evening. The "New" Hobbit Restaurant is open!Owner Matt McKinney invites you to a fine dining experience in a remodeled 1930's farmhouse.Several different dining rooms, with their own personalities, enhance the natural feel of the restaurant. All three floors are available for dining, even our Wine Cellar! Our six course prix fixe menu is $150.00 per person, an 18% gratuity and tax will be added to your dinner tab.
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5. Le Hut Dinette
4.7
Exceptional(13)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Ana
Booked 18 times today
Chili Fries & Fine Wines “Ma Vie Folle” New concept by @heritagebarbecue located in the historic French Park Santa Ana Ca.730 N Poinsettia Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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6. The Wooden Pearl
4.5
Awesome(19)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Anaheim
Booked 18 times today
The Wooden Pearl is a vibrant restaurant in Anaheim, offering fresh surf and turf alongside a cocktail program full of surprises. Known for its high-quality ingredients and lively atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for both special occasions and casual nights out with friends.Enjoy a stunning raw bar, handmade pastas, scratch-made sauces, and in-house butchered meats. On the beverage side, indulge in a bar program driven by science and modern techniques, all built on a strong foundation of classic cocktails.Located in the historic Anaheim Packing District, The Wooden Pearl currently serves dinner six days a week, with brunch and lunch available on weekends.For large parties or private events, feel free to call us at 657-201-3027 or email us at mgr@thewoodenpearl.com.
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7. Perla Mexican Cuisine
4.4
Awesome(235)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Santa Ana
Booked 5 times today
Located in the energetic, historic street of the Downtown Santa Ana on the corner of W Fourth St & N Birch St, Perla is a new authentic, family owned restaurant. Perla is truly an authentic representation of the culinary diversity of Mexico. The main focus is to introduce the traditional Mexican flavors enhanced with a personal touch of long family recipes and traditions.
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8. URBANA
4.6
Exceptional(420)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Anaheim
Booked 8 times today
Influenced by the authentic offerings of Mexico, URBANA brings an innovative fine dining experience to the Anaheim Packing House. Amazing Handcrafted Cocktails are a compliment to the menu. Gourmet Tacos with robust flavors, Fresh Ceviche's and other plates with traditional flavors are available to enjoy in Urbana's beautiful setting.*In order for all guests to enjoy the URBANA experience, we enforce a 90minute maximum time seating policy on weekend nights and special events. We are only accepting Credit Card Payments, NO CASH*
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9. The Black Marlin
4.4
Awesome(352)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Tustin
CALL 714-929-7427 FOR RESERVATION INFORMATION.The Black Marlin prides itself on serving fantastic food at a great value in a fun and festive setting. Our commitment to exceeding expectations has made The Black Marlin one of the most popular dining destinations not only in Old Town Tustin, but in Southern California. We are the OC Register People's Choice Best Seafood Restaurant 2014 through 2023, Best Brunch in 2017.WE CURRENTLY ONLY TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF 8 OR MORE AT 714-929-7427 OR FOR HOLIDAYS LIKE VALENTINE'S DAY, EASTER, MOTHER'S DAY, FATHER'S DAY, CHRISTMAS EVE, & NEW YEAR'S EVE.Our menu features American seafood, steaks and pastas that are infused with a contemporary regional twist. Whenever possible, we source the freshest fish, meats and produce from local farmers and vendors with an emphasis on sustainability. We offer wonderful weekly specials that offer exceptional value to locals and tourists alike.
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10. Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cócteles
4.1
Excellent(302)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Latin • Fullerton
Booked 3 times today
Located in the Historic Villa del Sol in Downtown Fullerton, Hidalgo's offers the finest cuisine from Mexico, Spain, and Latin America, as well as award winning cocktails. They have comfortable indoor and courtyard dining, as well as a craft bar where guests can enjoy and relax. Open for brunch and dinner, Hidalgo's is the perfect place for couples, friends, and families to enjoy its warm and inviting atmosphere. Hidalgo's also caters special events, weddings, and private parties in the restaurant and the Villa del Sol courtyard for groups up to 150 guests .

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  • gary
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Excellent food, what would you expect from a the people of Heritage BBQ and Taco Maria. Great service and a cute retro vibe. The only drawback is no full bar, only beer and wine, but that's certainly not a deal breaker for me.
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    Le Hut DinettePrice: Moderate• American• Santa Ana
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    4.7
  • RichardVIP
    Orange County •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The Tuscan entree gets better every time. And the white brownies are amazing. Our favorite Orange restaurant.
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    O SEA | seafood for thoughtPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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    4.9
  • StevenVIP
    Los Angeles •125 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The Hobbit is a lovely restaurant to have a special dining experience. The service is incredible. Their wine cellar is extraordinary. It’s a formal dining experience. There’s one service a night. This latter fact brings about the only down side. Because every course is served to every diner at the same time, there are issues with food being overcooked. With my meal, for example, the pasta in the first course and the pork in the second course were slightly overcooked. But that’s hard to avoid when everyone eats at the same time. The testing menu was creative. The food was well seasoned. The wine pairings were perfect. It’s a fine dining experience that I truly enjoyed.
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    The HobbitPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Orange
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    4.7
  • Georgia
    Orange County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was Delicious and the service was great! We’ll be back.
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    Haven Craft Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Orange
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    4.5
  • Hilda
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 3, 2025
    We had a family lunch today with 7 adults and 2 children. We all enjoyed our spirits, appetizers and especially our entrees! We had such a fun time and this was due to our fabulous waiter, Nick! He was very patient with us, and at the same time had a very fun time with us all! Thank you Nick for such a wonderful experience at 1886.
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    1886 Brewing Co.Price: Moderate• Comfort Food• Orange
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    4.6

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