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Darya Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Persian•4.8(534)Darya Restaurant has been serving the Santa Ana, California area with authentic Persian gourmet dining for more than 20 year years. The restaurant features an elegant d�cor with a private mezzanine room, lit chandeliers and formal stairway. Darya Restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily and features gourmet cuisine at affordable prices. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of appetizers, beef, lamb, chicken, soups and salads, Persian rice with meat, Persian stew, seafood, combination platters and vegetarian plates. Popular selections at Darya Restaurant include albaloo polo, koobideh with lubia polo, chelo kabob, chicken with bones, filet mignon, lamb kabob and tadig special Persian rice.Royal Khyber
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.8(583)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).
Perla Mexican Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(237)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.Morton's The Steakhouse - Santa Ana
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(3,772)What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.
Orange County Mining Co.
Price: Expensive•American•4.4(3,634)Orange County Mining Company provides our guests with a rustic, casual, and relaxing, American steakhouse and saloon experience. Quality meats, poultry and seafood. Hearty soups, fresh produce and rich desserts. Eclectic wines, classic, and new classic cocktails. Allow yourself to relax and enjoy as you soak in the incredible view of the world from up here. You’ll be better for it…our promise!Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.4(2,219)WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled
and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com
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- SSamantha1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThe staff were friendly and attentive will definitely come for next Sunday’s brunch!More infoChapter One: the modern localPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Santa Ana•4.5
- LLindaVIPOrange County •37 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoDelicious Mexican cuisine on 4th Street in Santa Ana, across from the Reagan Federal Building. Hosts and servers are great -- especially Daniel and Vanessa. Shortrib tacos are amazing. Super weekday lunch specials $11 a plate, with many choices. The asada quesadilla and chicken taquitos are tasty and filling. Fully recommend.More infoPerla Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Ana•4.6
- SsepiOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days ago✨ An unforgettable dining experience! ✨ We had the best time at Sonder , the food was absolutely incredible! Every dish had its own unique flavor, yet everything complemented each other perfectly. You can truly tell there’s creativity and thought behind every plate. Our server was fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made our night even better. The cocktails? Next level. So delicious and beautifully crafted. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, and the live DJ on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays adds such a fun, lively vibe. Can’t wait to go back!More infoSonderPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lacy•4.8
- LLilyOrange County •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 7, 2025Yummy food and super attentive server, will be recommending to fam and friendsMore infoAmor y TequilaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Santa Ana•4.7
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Santa Ana is a cozy Orange County city that features small, modern restaurants on its outskirts. You'll find Santa Ana brisket to be a local delicacy that is available at steakhouses and barbecue stations on the streets. Accompanied by a strong chili sauce, the dish appeals to meat lovers and to connoisseurs alike. This brisket is cooked twice to ensure a blackened outside that does not interfere with taste. The city is also home to a variety of Mexican restaurants that reflect the strong local Hispanic culture. Overall, Santa Ana has an array of markets and shops that make it a culinary centerpiece of Orange County.
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Child friendly restaurants in Santa Ana include Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana, Orange County Mining Co. and Amor y Tequila
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