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The Blind Pig, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The Blind Pig

4.7 (251)
$50 and over
American
31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Built on a couple beers and a dream,' The Blind Pig, created by Tony Monaco, is the latest adventurous eatery to hit Orange County. The menu features American progressive cuisine paired with an eclectic selection of wines, a rotating craft beer list, and some of the best cocktails in Orange County created in house using only the best products and freshest ingredients by The Blind Pig's talented bartender team.

Come on over and check out our great food and drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 888-0072
  • Website
    http://www.theblindpigoc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Karl Pfleider
  • Location
    31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Cross street
    Antonio
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Blues every other Wednesday,Live music Thurs-Saturday at 7:30
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine & Whiskey Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Wednesdays for 1/2 off glasses of wine and $10 Old Fashioned's. We will also offer a select rotating Whiskey Flight for $25 (three 1-oz pours).
    Wine & Whiskey Wednesday Photo

  • Kill The Keg Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    Kill The Keg Thursdays - $6 Beers All Night Join us on Thursday for our Kill The Keg. $6 Beers all night!

  • Tiki Taco Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Aloha! Every Tuesday is Tiki Taco Tuesday at The Blind Pig RSM. Join us for $3 Tiki Tacos from 6-9pm, and $12 Tiki Cocktails from 4-10pm. Tacos selections rotate weekly.

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What 251 people are saying

The Blind Pig reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blind Pig offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, great staff, great view" overlooking a lake. Its menu features "interesting and delicious" dishes, including amazing salads and craft cocktails. While some found service inconsistent, most praise the ambiance and friendly staff. This spot is "highly recommended" for its unique lakeside setting.
251 Reviews

  1. Lisa VIP

    Orange County31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch on their patio was awesome! Food was delicious and our server, Jessica, was great!

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  2. Mark VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for patio seating for dinner and they wanted to seat us at a counter directly facing the setting sun. We asked for a regular table as there were several empty tables available. The hostess told us that they were for people w reservations to which I stressed that we had a reservation too! Her response was that “this is where they put us”. I was livid and told her that this was entirely unacceptable and asked about an indoor table. She was able to get us a table which coincidentally had a reserved sign on it. (None of the tables outside did). Food was good but not stellar but if they can’t even honor their reservations we’re not going back. The incompetence of the hostess put a damper on the entire meal… plus it was very noisy inside compared to the patio. I did speak to a manager and altho she was empathetic and agreed that it should not have played out the way it did…. It obviously points to poor standards and training when it comes to customer service. There are too many options available that are well run

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  3. Amalia

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice lunch on the terrace with a beautiful view of Mission Viejo Lake! The only thing I regret is that they do not serve coffee.

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  4. Xavier

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great staff, great view eating outdoors.

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  5. Russell

    Orange County4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reservations for a Birthday Brunch at 11am Sunday-only ones in the restaurant and one other party was on patio. Was told to pick one of their desserts to celebrate Birthday and it would be on the house. Even though it was Brunch, was told they did not serve coffee at all at the restaurant. Menu was a little limited and the food was just okay. The stuffed dates were good but the bacon overcooked. Should have sent the 2 orders of breakfast potatoes back as they were black and hard. The bacon with the breakfast also overcooked. Was reminded by the server about the dessert which I ordered. After waiting a long time the dessert finally came but at this time, we just wanted it to go. Unfortunately we later discovered we had been charged $13.00 for the "free dessert". Do not think we will be back even though the restaurant and the view were very nice. Staff was helpful and friendly. This establishment might be a better bar than restaurant.

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, and service were top notch, as always!

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  7. Lawrence

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decent food. Great service. My server made a great suggestion. We will be back.

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  8. Melanie

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, the vibe, and of course, the food. We miss your location in Yorba Linda, and drove down to get our kimchi fried rice fix.

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  9. Soozy VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place to sit on the patio overlooking RSM lake. Food and wine list are pretty good!

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  10. Brittney

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken and risotto is amazing! One of our favorite meals! Also, the ambiance is amazing with the lake next to us! We love this place and recommend it constantly(:

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The Blind Pig is rated 4.7 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blind Pig

31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Antonio
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Karl Pfleider
  • Entertainment
    Live Blues every other Wednesday,Live music Thurs-Saturday at 7:30
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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