Best Casual Restaurants in Santa Ana

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1. Chapter One: the modern local

4.6

Exceptional(579)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Santa Ana

Booked 6 times today

Our eclectic food and spirits fuse the exotic with the traditional, always created with our own playful twist. Our kitchen, led by executive chef Tony Castaneda, features local, sustainable, seasonal and all-natural ingredients. The atmosphere blends the pleasures of elegant dining with the relaxed conviviality of a local pub. Our cocktail list, highlighted by our award-winning fresh ginger Moscow Mules, also features over 200 whiskeys from around the world.

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2. Perla Mexican Cuisine

4.0

Excellent(228)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Ana

Booked 2 times today

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.

3. Bosscat Orange

4.7

Exceptional(557)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orange

Booked 31 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its best attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson & Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. New flavors and recipes are often brought into the kitchen. All cooks on staff are encouraged to brainstorm and eat with the executive chef, Peter Petro. This collaborative process is the foundation of their culinary art. Encouraging and fostering new ideas with seasonal produce, meats and spices fosters the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate.

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4. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa

4.7

Exceptional(8160)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa

Booked 129 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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5. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6

Exceptional(699)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 46 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

6. O Sea

4.8

Exceptional(780)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Orange

Booked 11 times today

O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.We can’t wait to serve you.

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7. Zov's Bistro Tustin

4.7

Exceptional(1825)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Tustin

Booked 13 times today

Rated as one of the top restaurants in Orange County by Zagat, Southern California Restaurant Writers and Orange County Business Journal. This chef driven concept is the original restaurant by esteemed cookbook author, Chef Zov Karamardian. Zov's Bistro, Bakery & Cafe has a commitment to providing guests with the finest dining experience. Zov's Bistro serves California Mediterranean inspired cuisine in a unique ambience which mixes the sophistication of bistro elegance, with the relaxed comfort of casual California dining.

8. Vitaly Caffe

4.6

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Costa Mesa

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to our Italian restaurant, where the essence of Italy comes to life in every dish! We pride ourselves on crafting homemade Pasta, Pinsa Pizza, Piadina Sandwiches from scratch. From a wide-array of coffees, pastry and breakfast in the morning, to the very freshest, authentic Italian food and Artisan gelato throughout the day and night. Come and relax in our courtyard and enjoy our Italian wines and beers. We can't wait to serve you from breakfast through dinner, making us your go-to destination.Please note: We accept reservations for diners only. Coffee or Gelato/Desserts are available on a walk-in basis. Join us for a delicious Italian experience!

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9. Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1084)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Orange

Booked 14 times today

Located in historic Old Towne Orange, HAVEN craft kitchen+bar has become known for its warm, comfortable setting; extensive and unique selection of beer, wine, and cocktails; and high quality, freshly prepared food, maintaining purveyors of local or organic produce, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry. HAVEN boasts a selection of rotating independent craft beers on tap and a specially curated list in bottle & cans. Choose from one Orange Counties largest selection of specialty bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys; and an award-winning wine list, with numerous by the glass. In addition, you can enjoy a seasonal craft cocktail, or one of our hand-selected craft spirits.

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10. Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(3973)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 74 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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Melody
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Waitress Nicole was very good. We were the first of the morning to be sat so ordering and food delivery was quick. The only reason I didn't give 5star for food was we both asked for eggs over EASY and they came Medium. We could've returned them but we didn't. It was still good.
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Bosscat OrangePrice: Expensive• American• Orange
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4.7
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Josevip
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great overall. We were sat outside, which was a little chilly, but the heat lamps did well enough. The waiter was a little quiet and didn't come around too frequently, which honestly worked for us very well as we had a lot to talk about. Food was certainly the highlight, unique and tasty offerings, artichoke eggrolls were unexpectedly good and my pork chop was fantastic!
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.6
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Marilyn
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We usually sit at the bar so we can order when we are ready, the bar wait staff are excellent, we can also enjoy the entertainment. It’s our once a week Friday night date. We always leave saying what a great evening.
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Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Costa Mesa
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4.7
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Kristin
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Food was very good. Service excellent. Branson was really on top of it. The service is why I would come back again.
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Chapter One: the modern localPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Santa Ana
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4.6
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Lisavip
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
Perla was amazing. Food was so delicious. I brought a party of 20 from my company and they were so impressed. Thank you for your service and good food and drinks. The night was special!
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Perla Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Ana
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93 restaurants available nearby

1. Chapter One: the modern local

2. Perla Mexican Cuisine

3. Bosscat Orange

4. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa

5. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

6. O Sea

7. Zov's Bistro Tustin

8. Vitaly Caffe

9. Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar

10. Il Fornaio - Irvine

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