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- 131 1/2 Main St., Orange County 90740
- 562-493-4500
Beachwood BBQ
A tiny cute little place that serves rather more manly portions. The proprietors seem especially proud of the ribs, but it's the sides that get most people talking. Pretzel bread, baked beans and s... read more
- 15 Crystal Cove, Orange County 92657
- 949-376-6900
The Beachcomber
View and surroundings absolutely can't be beat. Joint is right there on the sand in a park, accessible by $1 shuttle or ten-minute walk from the nearest parking lot. Crystal Cove, the beach it call... read more
- 22312 El Paseo, Orange County 92688
- 949-888-8893
Canyon Fireside Grille
A friendly, neighborhoody type place with just a touch of glam. Indoor-outdoor space with a nice view, and regulars chilling at the bar. Salmon, steak, meatloaf, cornbread with everything, make-you... read more
- 22195 El Paseo, Orange County 92688
- 949-709-2300
Hanna's
This steakhouse-style restaurant seems to rep a new beginning for a new town: Rancho Santa Margarita acheived cityhood, so they might as well have an expensive restaurant to go along with it. Big s... read more
- 6310 W. Coast Hwy., Orange County 92663
- 949-645-2888
Big Belly Deli
The perfect place to go into an ocean-staring food coma with a beer buzz to boot. The pizzas may not be authentic, or maybe they're authentic Newport Beach-style. But they're tasty just the same. S... read more
- 31542 Pacific Coast Hwy., Orange County 92561
- 949-499-3015
Cafe Vienna
No joking around about the German influence here. For instance: not a bit of bacon to be found, even for breakfast. It's all about the sausage, and plenty of it. Wander in for a pastry (most are ho... read more
- 27522 Antonio Pkwy., Orange County 92694
- 949-364-4439
Corky's Kitchen & Bakery
Rare 24-hour diner in Orange County. Menu appears to be making up for lost time, or opportunities: omelets are made with five eggs! This is madness. Skillets with four eggs on a bed of potatoes, ha... read more
- 238 Thalia St., Orange County 92651
- 949-494-8101
The Stand
Vegetarian (mostly vegan) food of the old-school variety: no processed fake meats, just plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Anything wrapped in a pita is popular here, as are the smoothies an... read more
- 1100 S. Coast Hwy., Orange County 92651
- 949-497-4594
Cafe Heidelberg
People come for the ambience, or the omelets, or both. Fairly hearty stuff, but always with a side of fruit. Slight hippie element that gives away Laguna's true roots (gotta look for them, but the ... read more
- 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Orange County 90740
- 562-431-4898
Patty's Place
First things first: there's an outdoor smoking section for diners lighting up. Rare down here. For everyone else, it's white linens and leather booths inside. Coming for lunch or sitting at the bar... read more
- 18246 Imperial Hwy., Orange County 92886
- 714-993-4421
Fitness Pizza & Grill
It's not all necessarily healthy. Or maybe it was in the 80s? Yeah, it's been around since the latter part of the Me Decade. Low-fat or not, the nutrition info for each food item is printed on the ... read more
- 860 Glenneyre St., Orange County 92651
- 949-494-6825
Cafe Zoolu
Seems that places in OC that are institutions don't care much for manners. Diners that haven't been here since day one tend to find themselves terrified of the hostess. Ah well. The swordfish is go... read more
- 22342 El Paseo, Orange County 92688
- 949-459-7900
Cinnamon Productions
A packed house mornings and weekends plus a confusing seating process gives this bakery and cafe an exciting scene, to say the least. But people are jonesing for those cinnamon rolls, so there's no... read more
- 3020 El Camino Real, Orange County 92781
In-N-Out
The chain only has three combo meals, but that's enough to keep 'em coming. Mother's milk to Californians. Fries, drinks, shakes, and burgers, and that's it. Of course, there are a million off-menu... read more
- 23641 Rockfield Blvd., Orange County 92630
- 949-586-9200
The Hat
Who knew that pastrami and chili went so well together? The combo sounds like heartburn, and turns out to cause it, too. But generations can't resist it, and return for ever more intestinal punishm... read more
- 158 W. Main St., Orange County 92780
- 714-731-9807
Rutabegorz
The place started in 1970 and has kept the mission ever since. Healthy food in the wholesome, whole grain sense. Something called squaw bread is quite popular (1970 had free love, but not political... read more
- 627 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Orange County 92651
- 949-494-6700
The Deck
Finally, beach casual lounging in the OC. Laid-back locals take a break from the waves for hearty salad wedges, coconut shrimp, and ridiculously tempting 'sun drinks.' A waterfront patio refl... read more
- 2200 Newport Blvd., Orange County 92663
- 949-673-0100
The Crab Cooker
Proprieter loves himself some mesquite-grilled fish. Daily specials fall along those lines, but other preps like clam chowder, fried squid, steamed shellfish, and crustaceans, the works, are also a... read more
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