Chapter One: the modern local

Name: Chapter One: the modern local
Address: 227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA, United States, 92701
Telephone: (714) 352-2225
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (602)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

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2 people

Jul 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

A staple of the Downtown Santa Ana bar and food scene, Chapter One has been serving up fresh and familiar house-made dishes and cocktails since 2011 with an eclectic vibe. Enjoy one of the best burgers in town next to a group of judges and lawyers from the Ronald Regan Federal Courthouse, or throw back some Old Fashions and Mezcal with local artist on DTSA's famous artwalks. Situated in an old book store, Bib-Gourmand recognized Chef Luis Perez now serves up his spin on the Chapter One menu. Always fresh and always made in house, down to even the ketchup and tortillas, no detail is overlooked.

Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3p - 6p. Live Jazz Band every Wednesday night. Live Music Friday and Saturday Night. Weekend Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10a-3p.

Awesome rotating beer and wine list curated by Ryan Harding. He's cool.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat 10:00 am–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 352-2225
Website
https://chapteronetml.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Perez
Catering
We offer many options for larger parties in our private event space, The Red Room. We offer party platters, drink ticket options, and customized menus. Please email sales@chapteronetml.com for more details.
Private party facilities
A beautifully decorated private dinning room with multimedia capabilities. Parties, meetings, luncheons, entertainment venue; endless possibilities.

Location
227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Cross street
Broadway & 3rd
Parking details
Street parking, a large parking garage located directly across the street, and a pay lot directly behind the restaurant.
Public transit
Minutes away from the Santa Ana Train Station and Regional Transportation Center. Downtown Santa Ana is located in the center of Orange County, so it's never too far from anybody!
Entertainment
Follow us on Facebook for our event schedule!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 602 people are saying

Chapter One: the modern local reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chapter One delights with "incredible" food and friendly service. It's a downtown Santa Ana gem, renowned for its "huge" portions and accommodating staff. The menu features beloved items like empanadas, sliders, and a vast bourbon selection. While service can vary, the "cool" atmosphere and "great vibe" create memorable dining experiences.

602 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chapter One never disappoints! The food and service are always incredible
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Samantha
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were friendly and attentive will definitely come for next Sunday’s brunch!
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JERRIE VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East142 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was delicious. The service was poor at the start; improved a lot after the owner began talking with us. Great atmosphere in a cool area of town.
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Angelina
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food potion is HUGE! Totally worth it. Have parking nearby
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Terri
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my all time favored brunch places. I went here for years and then moved out of state. Visiting and it hasn’t changed. Service is spot on, food is excellent. I love it. Please bring back the scotch eggs :)
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Melanie
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our experience was wonderful from start to finish!
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Doug
Orange County7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I really wanted this to be a good gastropub dining experience, but it was not. It started off promising, reservation made, showed up and seated right away. It started to go down hill with our server Jeanette. Her service was slow, not friendly, not attentive, after asking for additional drinks we had to ask for them again, she was most friendly when delivering the check. We started with the Duck fat fries and Brussel sprouts, the fries were good, not a fan of the sprouts as cooked flavor wise. Next was the food, the fried chicken/Waffle, chicken was over cooked, two Benedict dishes ordered, only a drizzle of Hollandaise over the eggs, but the eggs were cooked proper with runny yoke, the flavors were ok, but not delicious. The best main dish ordered was the breakfast burrito, very good. We ordered the Bread Pudding, they were out. We ordered the Souffle and Creme Brule, both very good. The total bill with drinks, not including tip, $180.00, for 4 people.
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Sandy
Orange County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our brunch with fantastic service and the entrees were delicious!
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Linda VIP
Orange County78 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the steak and feta salad & my friend ordered the shrimp tacos. I asked if I could substitute the feta for blue cheese, and our server said “yes, that was entirely possible”. Our meals took a long while to come out though, but when they arrived, they were both delicious and plentiful! my friend said the shrimp was super juicy and not salty and my steak was grilled beautifully and complimented the pile of dresses greens it came with.
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Susan
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best empanadas I ever ate! Sliders were amazing! Fast service. Definitely a repeat!
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FAQs

Chapter One: the modern local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 352-2225.

Chapter One: the modern local is rated 4.6 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for Chapter One: the modern local

227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway & 3rd
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat 10:00 am–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking, a large parking garage located directly across the street, and a pay lot directly behind the restaurant.
Public transit
Minutes away from the Santa Ana Train Station and Regional Transportation Center. Downtown Santa Ana is located in the center of Orange County, so it's never too far from anybody!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Perez
Entertainment
Follow us on Facebook for our event schedule!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://chapteronetml.com/
Phone number
(714) 352-2225
Catering
We offer many options for larger parties in our private event space, The Red Room. We offer party platters, drink ticket options, and customized menus. Please email sales@chapteronetml.com for more details.
Private party facilities
A beautifully decorated private dinning room with multimedia capabilities. Parties, meetings, luncheons, entertainment venue; endless possibilities.

Chapter One: the modern local

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