Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Orange County

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Orange County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

TAIKUN Omakase - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

5.0

5 (12)

$50 and over

Japanese

Dana Point / Monarch Beach

About the restaurant

New York City’s Taikun Sushi has returned to the resort, and Chef Yasu Iwai is delivering a new culinary experience sure to impress. This intimate and immersive 16-course culinary journey sources only the finest ingredients, and a meticulously crafted menu will rotate to showcase the incredible diversity of seasons and textures.

All seats are at the Omakase counter. Two seatings are offered 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm

Top review

ErikaV

Dined 6 days ago

Chef Yasu was spectacular! Absolutely loved our experience dinning here.

Miki Sushi & Sake

5.0

5 (77)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Laguna Beach

About the restaurant

Honoring Chef Miki Izumisawa, the female, award-winning sushi artist, originally trained by the one and only Nobu Matsuhisa. Miki was inspired by nature to create unique nigiri, cut rolls and hand rolls that blur the line between art and fusion sushi. Miki's recipes transform elements of the natural world with names such as Lava Flow, Moon and Sun, Feather in the Sky, and Prairie. Before her passing, Miki carefully coached outstanding female-only sushi chefs to execute her masterpieces. Her legacy continues in this romantic styled coastal, intimate sushi bar and cozy 18 window seats with views of Laguna's main beach. Owners Chris Olsen and Greg Washer are longtime locals who appreciate what Miki did for this community with an outstanding Japanese experience pushing the boundaries of tradition. Reservations recommended!

Top review

Paula

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious and unique take on sushi. A don't miss.

Lemon & Thyme

4.9

4.9 (114)

$30 and under

American

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Lemon & Thyme Costa Mesa Is proud to bring you an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors around the world.

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KathyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious and creative food. Wonderful service. A+++

Cappy's Cafe

4.9

4.9 (306)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Ask any Newport local: If you want great meals prepared with fresh ingredients and served in generous portions, Cappy's is the place. For over the past 40 years, we've been a celebrity hideout, a second home to countless friends and family, and the friendly spot for good conversation and even better food. Bring your favorite furry friend as we have an outdoor patio and canopy seating.

Top review

Diane

Dined 6 days ago

This was our first visit to Cappy’s at the recommendation of our son. Great service and food! Made a reservation and sat right down when we arrived. It was a little warm inside and noisy but the ambience was nice and had an ocean feel. The huevos rancheros was delicious (but the sauce had a lot of onions which we asked for none). Overall a really nice breakfast. We travelled over an hour to try it.

Ruscello - Nordstrom South Coast Plaza

4.8

4.8 (215)

$30 and under

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (714) 850-2510 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Pat

Dined 6 days ago

The service here is always amazing! The waiter checked with the chef to see if there was any dairy in my choices since I am lactose intolerant, offered a different side dish, the manager came by to see if all was well, everyone so polite… the noise level was high due to lunch hour, although the background music had a thumping bass to it which didn't help. Maybe drop the music for a more relaxing experience? The food was delicious. This is one of my favorite restaurants.

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Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

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Wine Wednesdays

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Happy Hour at the Ruscello!

Hannas Prime Steak

4.9

4.9 (3581)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

About the restaurant

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar was established in 2005 and has quickly become one of Orange County’s premiere dining establishments. Named one of the U.S. top 100 restaurants, Hanna's Restaurant & Bar offers modern American Steakhouse cuisine prepared with classic, traditional flair. Our appetite for an exceptional dining experience is rooted deep in our passion for extraordinary culinary creations and exemplified in our award-wining service and ambiance. From our friendly bartenders, vibrant ambiance, outgoing wait staff, and incredible menu, our guests are always embraced in a comforting fashion. And on any given night you can always find owner David Hanna mingling among guests and ensuring that every detail of their experience at Hanna’s is nothing short of extraordinary.

Top review

Bete

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Service was excellent and the menu has a great options . Beverage's are well done and great wine offerings. . Food was well prepared and perfect portions.

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4.9

4.9 (223)

$30 and under

Italian

Anaheim Hills

About the restaurant

Homemade Pastas Imported Italian Delicatessens Fresh fish & meats daily Beautiful Ambiance

Top review

Kellie

Dined 3 days ago

The food was absolutely divine! Started with bruschetta , had fettuccine alfredo with chicken for my main course and couldn’t resist the tiramisu …..such a delicious treat! I can’t wait to go back!!!

Hana Re Sushi

4.6

4.6 (19)

$50 and over

Japanese

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Hana re only offers chef omakase course $250 per person.
10 courses from appetizers to dessert . Hana re offers same courses at chef’s counter(bar seating )and table seating. Please check website to see more details .

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JONATHANVIP

Dined on Mar 21, 2025

Loved the idea of the experience. Left 4 stars because I didn't think the expense was worth it. Service was impeccable, dishes presented were beautifully prepared but very bland...wow factor was in color and presentation....table area was stark and spartan....I would do it again...somewhere else

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Experience

Omakase Menu

The Dock

4.9

4.9 (2091)

$50 and over

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations online via OpenTable or call 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. 24 hr cancellation fee policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation if reservation is not CC guaranteed. VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 and TOP 100 in the US in 2019 and 2023 BY OPENTABLE. Our waterfront covered patio dining and every seat has a bay view, with an infused contemporary American menu. Outstanding wine list and custom craft cocktails.
Reservations are recommended.

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Sandy

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful setting, lovely service, so enjoyable, food was delicious, such a nice experience, thank you, we felt very special.

Rebel Omakase

4.8

4.8 (247)

$50 and over

Sushi

Laguna Beach

About the restaurant

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING
WE ONLY OFFER AN OMAKASE PRE-FIXED MENU
We put all our heart and soul into a creative and unique experience. Our Omakase is a pre-fixed menu based on raw fish and shellfish. All ingredients come from Japan, prepared with Japanese techniques and elements. Our Omakase is a fine dining, intimate experience, prepared in front of our guests to highlight the integrity of our dishes.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated in advance through TEXT MESSAGE. Please note that we are unable to substitute for no-shellfish, raw fish, meat, gluten or dairy.
Seating at the BAR or at the TABLE menu are identical, our servers will be happy to explain the details and nuances of each dish
BE ON TIME Late arrivals will miss the first courses
CANCELLATION varies based on the size of the group and Omakase experience selected. Due to the nature of our restaurant and the impact of late cancellations, a fee equivalent to the full price of the meal will be applied
TEXT (949) 664-3186

Top review

Denys

Dined 6 days ago

Outstanding experience. Its not about food, its about ART. Great dishes selection, products quality, service, atmosphere. Highly recommend to try at least one time in life )

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Dinner Omakase (5pm or 7:30pm)

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Lunch Omakase (12:30pm)

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Sunday Nigiri Omakase (12:30pm)

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