Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hannas Prime Steak

4.9

Exceptional(3502)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 21 times today

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.

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2. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(813)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 26 times today

Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar

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3. Tavern at the Mission

4.7

Exceptional(524)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 16 times today

Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions. The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach. Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

4. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 42 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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5. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.7

Exceptional(2864)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

6. Xacalli Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(258)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Silverado

Booked 3 times today

Xacalli is a Chef Driven Modern Mexican Restaurant that highlights regional Mexican cuisine. Located in historical mining town of Silverado Canyon, in eastern Orange County next to the cities of Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest. Beautiful drive from Orange, Irvine and Tustin. The community of Silverado with her majestic mountains, state designated scenic highway is a hidden gem located at the boundaries of Cleveland National Forest.Xacalli's aim is to bring people and food together with authentic dishes that are modern and visually beautiful as well as entice your taste buds. We serve plates with the intention of sharing family style. Whether at the bar or in our dining room, we aim to showcase our passion for service excellence. Executive Chef Vincent Espinoza sources quality ingredients to create a seasonal menu alongside a craft bar. We are thrilled to welcome you to Xacalli for dinner + craft cocktails in our rustic and friendly restaurant.

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7. Mangia Bene Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 12 times today

Mangia Bene Cucina in Laguna Niguel, CA, is a foodie hotspot serving up original and delicious Italian dishes. With over 25 years of experience, they deliver what they call 'The Fresh Italian Food Experience'. Reviewers love their great food and service, with one saying 'food is always good' and another praising the 'flavorful and perfectly cooked and fresh' dishes. The place is often busy, indicating a strong reputation among locals and visitors.

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8. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

4.8

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 13 times today

At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. Come in and enjoy the menu created by Marc A. Cohen, One of the Best Chef's in Orange County. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Dont forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.

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MelanieVIP
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5.0
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Great food, great service and the ambience - amazing!!!!
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5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service was great. The interior is beautiful and well designed but it's a bit noisy, it seemed we had to speak loud to hear each other.
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Bloom Restaurant + BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Juan Capistrano
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DareleneVIP
Orange County •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our out-of-town guest loved it! Hanna's is always a safe bet if you want delicious food and excellent service. Our server, Kaleb, was great, very helpful with additional information about a couple of menu items. We decided to try the filet mignon chili which was terrific! Corn muffin on the side and the chili had just the right amount of spice to be good for anyone. Shared a raspberry cheesecake for dessert. It was yummy and a good portion for us to share. You'll never be disappointed here!
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Hannas Prime SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
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4.9
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Shelly
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a lovely lunch with a great ocean view. The service was a bit slow and the noise level a bit too noisy, but overall, we enjoyed our visit.
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Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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4.7
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michaelVIP
Orange County •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always great service! Food is excellent as well. Servers Stella, John and Natalie and others are always on top of it! 0h and David too! If I had one complaint it would be that it gets very loud inside the restaurant, can’t talk to people at your table very easily. I give the restaurant 5 stars!
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Tavern at the MissionPrice: Expensive• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.7

Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Hannas Prime Steak

2. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

3. Tavern at the Mission

4. Puesto Los Olivos

5. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

6. Xacalli Kitchen

7. Mangia Bene Cucina

8. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

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