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- DDavidOrange County •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was our first time eating here. I had been at this location when it used to be Scott's Seafood. It has been renovated and the food is much better to my liking. It's all about the seafood, although they have beef too. We ordered 3 entrees... Sable fish in a spicy broth with thin soba noodles. The fish was a large portion and thick too. Scampi with parpadelle pasta. Wow, the shrimp were large and the pasta is one on my favorites with the sauces soaking all the flavors into the pasta. Cioppino was my favorite. It had prawns, salmon, white fish, calamari, clams, mussels all in the most favorable warm broth. We brought a bottle of champagne with us and they don't charge a corkage fee. Wow, can't wait to return again. The service was spot on. Our server was attentive and personable. Yum!More infoWater Grill - South Coast PlazaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa•4.8
- CChrisOrange County •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 27, 2024The empanadas are amazing! Everything is quality and fresh! Staff is friendly service was excellent! I will definitely be back!!More infoChapter One: the modern localPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Santa Ana•4.7
- LLisaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •27 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 1, 2024Perla 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!More infoPerla Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Ana•3.9
- OTOpenTable DinerOrange County •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 8, 2024This place has the best stuffed chilaquiles 🤤More infoAmor y TequilaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Santa Ana•4.5
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Santa Ana is a cozy Orange County city that features small, modern restaurants on its outskirts. You'll find Santa Ana brisket to be a local delicacy that is available at steakhouses and barbecue stations on the streets. Accompanied by a strong chili sauce, the dish appeals to meat lovers and to connoisseurs alike. This brisket is cooked twice to ensure a blackened outside that does not interfere with taste. The city is also home to a variety of Mexican restaurants that reflect the strong local Hispanic culture. Overall, Santa Ana has an array of markets and shops that make it a culinary centerpiece of Orange County.
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Child friendly restaurants in Santa Ana include Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana, Sushi Damu, PAYCE and Green Parrot Villa
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