76 Best Casual Restaurants in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

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1. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Rancho Santa Margarita

4.2

Awesome(97)

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• American • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 5 times today

We were a group of 4 celebrating a 75th birthday. We were greeted with smiles by Dimitri, who promptly escorted us to our nice, quiet booth in the back, where our conversation wound not interfere with other patrons. Our server, Jessica, was excellent. Friendly, polite, professional. And she gave us time to catch up with one another, not rushing us at all.

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2. Fennel Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(344)

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• Mediterranean • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 8 times today

I had the salmon bowl! Haven't had it in a long time. It was better than before! Service is always amazing!!

3. Rosewood Social

4.8

Exceptional(487)

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• Contemporary Asian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 15 times today

This is our go-to date night, anniversary, and birthday place, along with where we take our out of town guests. The food is always amazing, and the ambiance is amazing. We always sit outside on the rooftop, and it has great views of the city. Our favorite is the filet. It comes with actual, fresh wasabi (not the green paste you get at sushi restaurants). It is sooooo delicious.

4. Puesto Los Olivos

4.3

Awesome(2002)

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• Mexican • Irvine

Booked 32 times today

We love taco Tuesday here. The value for the gourmet tacos pean. My absolute favorite is the shrimp taco. The flavors are through the roof. Surf and turf is a phenomenal Value. The ambience is incredibly well done. The service is good, they are great people who work hard. Overall, they are amazing and they absolutely get the job done and we are grateful.

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5. Culinary Dropout - Orange

4.6

Exceptional(513)

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• American • Orange

Booked 48 times today

Great food and service. Perfect place to have dinner on Halloween.

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6. O'Neill's Bar & Grill

4.8

Exceptional(1257)

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• Californian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 5 times today

Wonderful staff. Magnificent view. We love going here!

7. Pub Thirty-Two

4.5

Awesome(472)

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• Irish • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 1 time today

Best cheeseburgers and Guinness in OC. Always amazing food and service.

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8. Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

4.7

Exceptional(1316)

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• Mexican • Irvine

Booked 10 times today

The service here was wonderful! The waiter was extremely attentive and even me and my husband, a special salsa because he wanted something really hot. The service was very quick and the food was consistently good! The manager was also walking around tables making sure that everything was going well. I definitely recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back.

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9. Claim Jumper - Costa Mesa

4.2

Awesome(1195)

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• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa

Booked 27 times today

I highly recommend the sea bass. It was exceptional.

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10. The Greeter's Corner Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(11)

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• American • Laguna Beach

Beautiful night with a great view. Would highly recommend.

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Rancho Santa Margarita

2. Fennel Kitchen & Bar

3. Rosewood Social

4. Puesto Los Olivos

5. Culinary Dropout - Orange

6. O'Neill's Bar & Grill

7. Pub Thirty-Two

8. Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

9. Claim Jumper - Costa Mesa

10. The Greeter's Corner Restaurant

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