South Orange County Restaurants
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Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine
2822 reviews4.4American$$$$IrvineBooked 72 times today Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum
1431 reviews4.3Brazilian$$$$IrvineBooked 179 times today- Promoted
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1128 reviews4.7American$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 35 times today Habana- Irvine Spectrum
3739 reviews4.5Cuban$$$$IrvineBooked 144 times todayLas Brisas
10360 reviews4.5Californian$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 134 times todayHarborside, Restaurant & Grand Ballroom
141 reviews4.2Seafood$$$$Newport BeachBooked 15 times todayCUCINA enoteca - Irvine
2338 reviews4.6Italian$$$$IrvineBooked 84 times todayLittle Sister - Irvine
809 reviews4.4Vietnamese$$$$IrvineBooked 80 times todayKing's Fish House - Laguna Hills
3683 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchBooked 69 times todayPuesto Los Olivos
1465 reviews4.5Contemporary Mexican$$$$IrvineBooked 54 times todayDel Frisco's Grille - Irvine
1990 reviews4.4Steakhouse$$$$IrvineBooked 49 times todayLumberyard
2771 reviews4.6American$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 30 times todayOPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo
1340 reviews4.7Californian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelBooked 23 times todayBrio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center
1721 reviews3.8Italian$$$$IrvineBooked 44 times today230 Forest Avenue
2297 reviews4.8Californian$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 35 times today
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Harborside, Restaurant & Grand Ballroom
141 reviews4.2Seafood$$$$Newport BeachBooked 15 times todayCUCINA enoteca - Irvine
2338 reviews4.6Italian$$$$IrvineBooked 84 times todayLittle Sister - Irvine
809 reviews4.4Vietnamese$$$$IrvineBooked 80 times todayKing's Fish House - Laguna Hills
3683 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchBooked 69 times todayPuesto Los Olivos
1465 reviews4.5Contemporary Mexican$$$$IrvineBooked 54 times todayDel Frisco's Grille - Irvine
1990 reviews4.4Steakhouse$$$$IrvineBooked 49 times todayOPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo
1340 reviews4.7Californian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelBooked 23 times todayLumberyard
2771 reviews4.6American$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 30 times today230 Forest Avenue
2297 reviews4.8Californian$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 35 times todayBrio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center
1721 reviews3.8Italian$$$$IrvineBooked 44 times today
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6 reviews4.1Fusion / Eclectic$$$$AnaheimBooked 22 times todayRoquette Cafe & Bistro
Reviews Coming SoonContemporary French / American$$$$Santa AnaO Dumpling Bar - Orange
Reviews Coming SoonChinese$$$$OrangeHector's on the Circle
Reviews Coming SoonContemporary Mexican$$$$OrangeBooked 4 times today
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3739 reviews4.5Cuban$$$$IrvineOrder onlinePaul Martin's American Grill - Irvine
2822 reviews4.4American$$$$IrvineDel Frisco's Grille - Irvine
1990 reviews4.4Steakhouse$$$$IrvineSee 3 delivery optionsLas Brisas
10360 reviews4.5Californian$$$$Laguna BeachOrder onlineBrio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center
1721 reviews3.8Italian$$$$IrvineBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills
111 reviews4.5American$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchOrder onlineO Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine
394 reviews4.6Japanese$$$$IrvineSee 3 delivery optionsIronwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook
2384 reviews4.7American$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchOrder onlineLumberyard
2771 reviews4.6American$$$$Laguna BeachOrder onlineAlessa by Chef Pirozzi
1283 reviews4.3Italian$$$$Laguna BeachOrder onlineP.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum
183 reviews4.1Asian$$$$IrvineOrder onlineEl Torito - Laguna Hills
155 reviews4.2Mexican$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchSee 3 delivery optionsMcClain Cellars - Laguna Beach
171 reviews4.8Winery$$$$Laguna BeachOrder onlineNirvana Grille - Laguna Beach
1684 reviews4.4Californian$$$$Laguna BeachCapital Seafood - Irvine Spectrum
638 reviews4.0Chinese$$$$Irvine
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Mutt's Eastbluff
221 reviews4.5American$$$$Costa MesaBooked 13 times today - Promoted
The Country Club - Costa Mesa
449 reviews4.7American$$$$Newport BeachBooked 27 times today Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine
1990 reviews4.4Steakhouse$$$$IrvineBooked 49 times today- Promoted
Urban Grill & Wine Bar
566 reviews4.8Wine Bar$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchBooked 17 times today OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo
1340 reviews4.7Californian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelBooked 23 times todayLumberyard
2771 reviews4.6American$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 30 times todayMangia Bene Cucina
501 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelBooked 14 times todayZov's Newport Coast
427 reviews4.6Mediterranean$$$$Corona del MarBooked 8 times todayNorth Italia – Irvine
4417 reviews4.6Italian$$$$IrvineBooked 205 times todayEddie V’s – Wildfish – Newport Beach
4630 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$Newport BeachBooked 81 times todaySeasons 52 - Costa Mesa
7809 reviews4.7American$$$$Costa MesaBooked 154 times todayIl Fornaio - Irvine
3463 reviews4.6Italian$$$$IrvineBooked 70 times today
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Mangia Bene Cucina
501 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelStart takeout orderLido Bottle Works
646 reviews4.7Farm-to-table$$$$Newport BeachStart takeout orderLost Pier Cafe
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$Laguna BeachStart takeout orderHabana- Irvine Spectrum
3739 reviews4.5Cuban$$$$Irvine(949) 419-0100O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine
394 reviews4.6Japanese$$$$Irvine(949) 748-1896Harborside, Restaurant & Grand Ballroom
141 reviews4.2Seafood$$$$Newport Beach(949) 673-4633Lumberyard
2771 reviews4.6American$$$$Laguna Beach(949) 715-3900Villa Roma Restaurant
129 reviews4.8Argentinean$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch(949) 454-8585Sushi Roku - Newport Beach
1101 reviews4.8Sushi$$$$Newport Beach(949) 706-3622Puesto Park Place
868 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$Irvine(949) 608-7272Tommy Bahama - Newport Beach
3503 reviews4.6American$$$$Newport Beach(949) 760-8686Habana - Costa Mesa
2151 reviews4.7Cuban$$$$Costa Mesa(714) 556-0176Gracias Madre - Newport
1804 reviews4.6Vegetarian / Vegan$$$$Newport Beach(949) 386-8100Rothschild's Restaurant
1367 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Newport Beach(949) 673-3750Louie's by the Bay
973 reviews4.8Contemporary Italian$$$$Newport Beach(949) 720-1800
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Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
1283 reviews4.3Italian$$$$Laguna BeachOrder onlineBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills
111 reviews4.5American$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchOrder onlineVilla Roma Restaurant
129 reviews4.8Argentinean$$$$Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill RanchOrder onlineModo Mio - Newport Coast
2364 reviews4.8Italian$$$$Newport BeachThe Pizza Store & More
0 reviewsItalian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelRomano's Macaroni Grill - Aliso Viejo
113 reviews3.7Italian$$$$Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelLamppost Pizza
0 reviewsItalian$$$$Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa MargaritaCalifornia Pizza Kitchen - Alton - PRIORITY SEATING
8 reviews4.5American$$$$IrvineCalifornia Pizza Kitchen - Mission Viejo - PRIORITY SEATING
9 reviews4.2American$$$$Ladera RanchGina's Pizza- Irvine
0 reviewsItalian$$$$Irvine
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McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach
171 reviews4.8Winery$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 5 times todayBolero Restaurante
419 reviews4.6Tapas / Small Plates$$$$TemeculaBooked 30 times todayThe Vintner’s Tavern
175 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$Chino HillsBooked 5 times todayLorimar Winery
141 reviews4.5Winery$$$$TemeculaBooked 27 times todayMcClain Cellars - Forest Ave
4 reviews5.0Winery$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 1 time todayRancho Capistrano Winery
82 reviews4.3American$$$$San Juan CapistranoBooked 23 times todayThe Restaurant at Mount Palomar Winery
183 reviews4.2Winery$$$$TemeculaBooked 4 times todayMia Marie Vineyards
71 reviews4.9Winery$$$$EscondidoBooked 1 time todayReyes Winery
38 reviews4.6Winery$$$$Agua DulceThree Hills Winery
110 reviews4.7Winery$$$$RamonaBooked 6 times todayAltipiano Vineyard and Winery
116 reviews4.5Winery$$$$EscondidoBooked 1 time todayRecord Family Wines Wine Room
6 reviews5.0Winery$$$$HillcrestCastelli a Pizarro Family Winery
5 reviews5.0Winery$$$$RamonaDomaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery
134 reviews4.8Winery$$$$EscondidoScenic Valley Ranch Vineyards
0 reviewsWinery$$$$Ramona
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Rossoblu
1693 reviews4.6Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 39 times todayThe Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles
3243 reviews4.6Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 68 times todayKhan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen
216 reviews4.8Indian$$$$FullertonBooked 14 times todayProvidence
3935 reviews4.9Seafood$$$$HollywoodBooked 22 times todaypasjoli
212 reviews4.7French$$$$Santa MonicaBooked 29 times todayJeune et Jolie
2842 reviews4.9Contemporary French$$$$CarlsbadBooked 37 times todayManhattan Beach Post
3971 reviews4.7American$$$$Manhattan BeachBooked 86 times todayCampfire
4039 reviews4.8Contemporary American$$$$CarlsbadBooked 77 times todayOrsa & Winston
895 reviews4.6Japanese$$$$DowntownBooked 6 times todayBaran’s 2239
1044 reviews4.9American$$$$Hermosa BeachBooked 11 times todayKali
1336 reviews4.7Californian$$$$HollywoodBooked 29 times todayLe Comptoir
162 reviews4.7American$$$$DowntownBooked 3 times today
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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Orange County
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Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
Discover South Orange County
With more than a thousand restaurants to choose from in the Orange County area, there is something to suit every taste when dining out. Orange County is best known for its coastal location, and many burger joints, seafood restaurants, and other eateries feature amazing beach views that you can enjoy while you dine. Seafood caught from the Pacific Ocean is dominant in local dishes, and this includes everything from sushi to sweet and sour shrimp. Because Orange County is located very close to the Mexico–United States border, you can also find incredible Mexican restaurants, and many serve homemade tortillas and hand-rolled tamales. Orange County restaurants serve American fare as well as international cuisine like Thai and Japanese dishes.
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