Restaurants in Aliso Viejo

“Solid lunch spot after spending enough time at tj maxx. I always get the grilled steak or Caesar wrap, and urban plates has been very consistent with their food quality. Erika and Luis were incredibly kind and patience. Would come back when I'm in the area!”

“Great spot! Parking can be a little tricky in the front when it’s crowded, so I recommend parking behind the restaurant—it makes things much easier.

The food was delicious, and you should definitely ask about the specials. I had the focaccia sandwich special and it was so good I finished it pretty quickly. Even the desserts were impressive—the picture I included was taken within the first minute of it hitting the table because we couldn’t wait to dig in.

I would absolutely come back again. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for the quality and experience 😅”

“I don’t think I’ve ever loved a restaurant as much as I love this place. The food is absolutely beyond amazing and their chips and salsa are to die for. I probably come here at least once a week and I’ve never gotten sick of it nor will I ever.”

“Traveling with my partner and mother-in-law who are gluten free and also allergic to dairy we’re always looking for places that have a labeled menu or can give good options. The waiter helped us find a couple of great options (goat curry, Chana masala, and mint chicken) which were great!”

“We discovered Webb’s a year ago & have tried just about everything on the menu. The staff is amazing and the food is great. I love how they are adding news items. The new years event was super fun and the special menu for Valentine’s Day was incredible. 10/10 recommend”

“Visited on the way down and was pleasantly welcomed by staff and made sure we were sat. The menu options were simple and good for the value. The food was prepped quickly. Overall really great quality and speed!”

“Fresh fish expertly prepared by friendly chef with equally cheerful service staff! We will be back”

“Buen servicio de Alex 👍🏼 y la comida muy rica”

“fromTexas the best pizza i ever had😎”

“Great service, great food!!👏”

“Tasty, delicious food every time. They are consistent. I especially like their house salad with ranch dressing, free pizza bread, garlic bread, chicken parmigiana pasta with meat sauce. These are my faves here. I love their pizza too.”

“What yummy delicious juicy chicken!”

“They catered our monthly event we call "Together" at Calvary Chapel Pacific Hills last night and all of their food was fabulous! I wish I had known about them for my upcoming Fiesta event in May at my mobile home park. Well I know who will be catering it next year: TB!!!😋🥰😃”

“Porky’s is so fresh and delicious. You cash tell everything is made fresh from the dough to freshly grated mozzarella and all the toppings. Best pizza is Aliso.”

“We visited this place today with our whole family and had a wonderful experience. Even though it was a busy time, they were able to find us a table quickly, and we didn’t have to wait long.

Our server was very kind and attentive — he helped us choose our dishes, gave great recommendations, and answered all our questions.

The food was absolutely delicious, and the entire staff made us feel welcome and well taken care of. Everything was just perfect.

We highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back, especially since we live nearby!”

“Saffron Bakery is easily the best bakery in the neighborhood. The baked goods are outstanding, especially the insanely flaky croissants, rich savory pastries, and fresh, high-quality bread made with excellent ingredients you can actually taste. Everything is baked fresh and the textures and flavors are consistently perfect.

Their breakfast and lunch options are just as good, filling, flavorful, and made with the same level of care. On top of that, the prices are incredibly fair for the quality.

The owner is genuinely kind and welcoming.”

“Very good coffee above corporate level, coffee institutions.”

“I went to Tucker tire in this center and ong I was blown away with how organized and nice it is compared to the old location! Congrats on the upgrade Tucker tire! Can’t wait to see y’all bright and early tomorrow 😃”

“Adamantium Steel Band!! Great Music!!🎉🎉🎉”

“Rarely do I find a restaurant where I want to try everything on the menu!! My friends and I had lunch here a few weeks ago; a few had been there before and they loved it. I was excited to try it. I ordered the Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas Bowl with added protein of grilled shrimp. It was absolutely delicious and so fresh…the shrimp was done perfectly. We also shared the cauliflower and dates appetizer. I was a little skeptical at first about the interesting combination, but they were fantastic…and addicting! I liked the overall atmosphere of the restaurant and the service was excellent too. My husband and I will be dining there tonight, and he is excited because there are several GF items he can try. I highly recommend this restaurant for their fresh and delicious foods!”

“I’ve been coming here for years, they have incredible breakfast burritos and sandwiches for lunch! Hidden Gem of OC! Great selection of beer and wine and the prices are great as well!”

“The Ladyfingers are divine and no one else has them on the menu that I've ever seen. The Chefs are top notch and we've never been disappointed.”

“I've been coming here since I was a kid and it always satisfies! Today was wonderful. The french crepe was excellent. Honestly a huge highlight was our amazing waiter Cedric, who was an absolute ray of sunshine!! Cedric's enthusiasm really elevated our experience. Always a fan of Original House of Pancakes :)”

“Calidad en el servicio y atención al cliente”

“🫓 Fresh Lebanese Manoucheh fresh and still warm from the oven
🥒 Fatteh with Vegetable Plate: Specialty breakfast of garbanzo beans mixed with yogurt, tahini sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and toasted pine nuts topped with baked pita chips. Served with olives, pickles, radish, mint, and tomatoes. It’s a light breakfast option packed full of flavor and refreshing way to start the day.
🍽️ Beef Shawerma Plate: Thinly sliced beef, tomato, onion, parsley, pickles, and tahini sauce served with hummus, salad, rice, and bread. This was the hubby’s favorite. Best beef Shawerma! Packed full of flavor and tender. Also best hummus! Fluffy and not too lemony.
🌙 Kashkaval Cheese Crescent: Kashkaval cheese, sesame seed and black caraway seed. If you love cheese like I do, you’ll love this! It’s like a cheesy calzone! Dip it into hot sauce for a kick!
🍟 Loaded Fries Bowl: French fries, garlic paste, ketchup, and coleslaw, topped with chicken or beef. Ordered chicken which was flavorful and tender. Love me some good loaded fries!
🫓 Arayes: Grilled pita pocket stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onion, and spices. Best way to describe it is a quesadilla but filled with meat instead of cheese. Dip it into the hummus for a twist.
🌯 Sheesh Tawook Wrap: Grilled chicken breast, garlic paste, Mediterranean spices, and pickles. Nice light lunch with flavorful chicken wrapped up with garlicky and pickle flavor.
🌯 Beef Shawerma Arabi: Thinly sliced beef, tomato, onion, parsley, pickles, and tahini sauce, served with french fries. This is my favorite! It’s like a Lebanese steak burger and fries!”

“Fresh, tasty, great combination of flavors and options on both salads and sammies. The natural sodas are a nice touch. Gotta try a cookie!💛 Staff has been consistently courteous and responsive. I’ve been three times. I CRAVE their salads.”

“Wow, what a find! The team at Chop Stop went above and beyond to accommodate my dairy allergy. They listened and reassured me they understood- they made me feel completely safe eating here. That kind of care is so special, thank you! Also, the food was fresh and delicious. I’m so happy to have finally found another place I can eat without worry. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Food is really good :) is well located and prices are reasonable for the area”

“We LOVE it here! Weekly dinner! Baked lobster roll, baked salmon roll are impeccable. Never disappointed! We swear it gets better every time! Also the seared garlic albacore is like butter. So delicious. Absolutely eat here. Jenny & Michelle are absolute angels!”

“The staff is so friendly and their food is actually so good. We come 2-3 times a week and love everything here! Their japchae is unbelievable and is a new family favorite!”

“Love this place! Great burgers and fantastic cocktails. The best part about Eureka is the staff!!!”

“Este burrito estaba espectacular 😋🌯. La carne tenía un sabor increíble, bien sazonada y súper tierna. Se nota que lo preparan con cariño. ¡De verdad, uno de los mejores burritos que he probado! 🔥 This burrito was amazing! The meat was juicy and full of flavor — every bite was perfect. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! 🌯🔥 Thank you”

“Awesome. Colorful. Quick. Clean. A+++.”

“We enjoyed our food.
The udon I got was good. The beef didn’t have the best flavor but, adding the spicy seasoning to it improved it. They have a good amount of fried sides you can pay for individually.”

“Very well managed and great food.”

“Wow…amazing. Best thing I’ve eaten from a grocery store.

Had the seared salmon and also the garlic grab…both were beautiful…beautiful.

I hope this place gets big…superb.”

“Outstanding service, polite servers, breathtaking meals, and more! ♥️♥️”

“Reading the writings of its founder, Daisaku Ikeda, gave me the seeking spirit to see the Soka University up close. Ikeda gave SU to America. It is the only Soka University outside of Japan. Another reason for recommending it is the aesthetic appeal of surrounding ... the scenery is awe-inspiring.”

“Delicious food🤤 Must give it a try.”

“I want to shout out this location's team for being one of the most efficient, friendly, and accommodating staffs I've experienced consistently. They really go above and beyond for their patrons, it seems like a very positive, collaborative work culture. Everyone seems happy to be there, and I'm always happy to see them.”

“My lovely Lea and I live in Abilene, 200 miles away from Coco's in Frisco. We visit on AVERAGE every three weeks! Yes it's THAT good and WELL worth the trip! We usually grab six to go orders. We do enjoy eating there but we have a HUGE bucket list of eateries to check out too. Coco's in Frisco is the one place we ALWAYS stop at though and everything is perfect every time! I guarantee you will love it!”

“This is a hidden gem that you initially think is a generic chain, but it isn't. There are only two locations and the flavors are out of this world. This took Thai from being a place I'd rather not eat at to being my #1 type of food. It's simply that insanely delicious. If you aren't sure what to get, try the Crying Tiger, it's my favorite. Their lunch special is very generous: soup, salad, huge pile of rice, veggies and meat for ~$15. I usually get a to-go container and have it for lunch again the next day, it's easily two portions.”

“Great place. Love the Beatles atmosphere. Great music playing.”

“It’s fast, it’s convenient, it’s a great breakfast option. The combo is super well-priced. 古早茶 teste like the ones in Taiwan.
Is it the best Taiwanese breakfast? Not necessarily. But given other options in OC, this place definitely stands out.”

“I don’t get why this place doesn’t have more people come in , owner is really friendly, food is amazing especially the chicken pad Thai and coconut curry. It has the vibe and atmosphere of such a homey and comforting place; I only get this food as comfort and every single time it guarantees me that I feel better. Such an amazing low-key gem thay I hope more people discover”

“Went to lake forest ,different menu no more shredded beef ,no more daily special drinks machine down
So came here happy tonreport they still have shredded beef specials , drink machine was working
Needles tonsay this location was also had triple the customerss”

“Good beer selection and dog friendly.”

“Favorite Starbucks. Always friendly, drink is always right!!”

“Worth stopping here. Great burgers and fries. Wife had mango jicama salad very nice but a little chunky. Cool space both inside and out. We could watch games if we wanted but the TVs are not invasive. Service was excellent. Giant pretzel is a hoot (and tasty).”

“I love the way my Matcha is made daily. love the friendly staff!”

“Nékter in Aliso is faster, cheaper, and much more customer friendly than any of the other Nékters in OC! As I was running in to get a juice, this morning, I accidentally dropped my reusable cup and the rim broke off. The darling sales associate firmly told me that they wanted to replace it, for free (sweetly waving away my protests that it was my fault for dropping my old one). They even gave me the $.50 reusable cup discount on my juice. Thank you, for brightening my day!!”

“Hello again I hope you are understanding how good the food is ! 😊”

“great Poke. And u can put on your own toppings after your bowl is made as well.”

“Fantastic selection of creative and refreshing drinks. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a great spot to unwind and indulge in a sweet treat.”

“10 out of 10 completely. if you're looking for that chicken that just falls into pieces as you take a bite this is a spot to go to it is amazing and tender”

“It's a great bagle joint for getting breakfast and a coffee. They make the bagles pretty quick, and the coffees are alright, but it's self-serve, so a bad coffee may be because of your adjustments. Overall with a bagle + a drink expect to pay 12 - 15 dollars, you could make something like this at home, but sometimes it's really fun to go out on a morning adventure and snag some bagles.”

“Just felt like I needed a little ice cream cone today 😀”

“Food is always good and yummy. Love their sweet tea and kids meals are the best.”

“A staple!! I’m on the Keto Diet so I get protein style burgers and their salads are great to!!”

“This location runs like a machine. The drive-thru looks chaotic at first glance, but they’ve got people outside taking orders, moving lines, and keeping everything efficient. You’ll think it’s a 20-minute wait and be out in five.

Food is exactly what you expect. Clean, consistent, and done right. Chicken sandwich is always solid, waffle fries hit, and the sauces carry more weight than people give them credit for.

As someone who works locally, I pay attention to operations, and this place is a case study. Clients ask me about places like this when they’re evaluating areas to live because it reflects how well-run a neighborhood is. Sounds small, but it matters.

Staff is polite, quick, and actually seems trained. That alone separates it from half the places out there.

You don’t go here for surprises. You go because it works every time.”