12 Best American Restaurants in Lake Forest

The Hat Sandwich Shop • $
23641 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Chili Cheese Fries with Pastrami
Pastrami Burger and Fries
Chili Fries with Cheese
Great Pastrami Sandwich
Pastrami Dip Sandwich
World Famous Pastrami
Wet Fries with Gravy
Cheeseburger
French Fries
Small Fries

“Clean, well organized, well managed "sandwich shop". ? (so much better than calling it that)Another place I went to recently claimed to have the best pastrami sandwich in Orange County. While theirs was very good, it doesn't compare to The Hat.I've eaten at several of their locations and all are superb!!!This visit I got carried away with my order. I ordered a "Pastrami Dip", and an order of "Pastrami Fries". Each on their own can feed two comfortably. The fries are a monstrous mound of taters topped with a generous pile of pastrami (one can add chili and cheese if desired - I didn't).Then there's the sandwich...A soft fresh French style "loaf", about 12 inches, piled with pastrami and had pickles and yellow mustard on it as well.Very Very good...incomparable!!!No, I didn't even finish the fries; I ate the pastrami off the top along with a few fries, took the rest of the fries home.Didn't even touch the sandwich until later in the evening.My beverage was an "Orange Bang".I love Orange Bang, but it's not for everyone...rather sweet.Service was quick and efficient, as was the preparation of the order.Worth the Trip, the Visit, and the Price.“

4.6 Superb106 Reviews
Sizzler Seafood • $$
23501 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Ribeye and Baked Potato
Steak and Shrimp Scampi
Steak & Malibu Chicken
Steak & Crispy Shrimp
Jumbo Crispy Shrimp 6
Caesar Entree Salad
House Side Salad
Steak & Lobster
New York Steak
Cheese Toast

“Not sure if my review was posted but....Will come here again... Alonzo was an excellent waiter....very kind and patient..took the time to answer my questions and made sure I had a good dining experience... The loaded baked potato was delicious.. perfect place for a birthday dinner...“

4.4 Superb140 Reviews
In-N-Out Burger Hamburger • $
26482 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Double Meat with Onions Pickles and Chopped Chiles
Double Double Cheeseburger and Animal Fries
Double Double Cheeseburger Grilled Onions
Double Single Cheeseburger with Fries
Double-Double Protein Style
Fries and Cheeseburger
2 Burger and Fries
French Fries And
Grilled Cheese
Cheeseburger 2

“There is a young guy here named Vincent and he made our dining experience SO much better. First of all I think he loves his job. He was smiling the whole time we were there. It was our first time dining in and eating burgers with our little girls and Vincent offered them stickers and hats and was so smiley and kind. He helped us clean up afterwards and offered to help us take a family photo… he deserves a raise and a promotion and a free meal.“

4.4 Superb107 Reviews
Our Place Bar & Grill • $
24301 Muirlands Blvd X-Y, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Friday Special Fish and Chips
Chicken Sandwich
Cuban Sandwich
Potato Skins

“Our Place Lake Forest is a great neighborhood Bar/Restaurant. The staff is very friendly and they take good care of the customers. I host an Open Mic there on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday every Month. It is always Taco Tuesday when I am there. I get the Beria Tacos and they are delicious. Our Place has great music on many other nights. They also have comedy nights and are great supporters of the LGBTQ community. The owner cliff is a great guy and does an awesome job of running the place. I highly recommend Our Place.“

4.5 Superb65 Reviews
Crimson Coward Chicken • $
23706 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Hot Chicken Tenders
Chicken Sandwich
Crimson Coward
Mac and Cheese
Joey-Eat-Fries
Fried Pickles
Crimson Fries
Fried Chicken

“Wow! What a place, some of the better hot chicken I've had, let alone in Orange County. The hot is a dry-rub and HOT. The fried onion is perfection, and I can't recommend coming here enough.They have a big menu, too, with a lot of variety.“

4.2 Good113 Reviews
Center Bar & Grill Bar • $$
26612 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Mozzarella Sticks
Margherita Pizza

“We were looking for a place to end the night in the big plaza, and this was the one that popped out. They have a big stage and TVs outside for live music, DJ or just videos from the '80s. They have live music on weekends, and they pride themselves to bring nice local bands. The owners, Matt and Gina are really nice, and take the time to talk to customers. They still have to work on the menu, it's pretty simple, but is satisfying for now. Big bar, high tables, and lots of tables for families inside. Big patio for live music outside. Lots of locals having fun, enjoying talking to each other, which is probably the main reason to come here.“

4.1 Good86 Reviews
Sammy's Original Sports Bar • $$
23221 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Parmesan Fries
Cheese Pizza Slice
Mozzarella Sticks
Basket of Fries
Reuben Sandwich
Fish and Chips
Burger Basket
Chicken Tacos
Cheesesteak
Tater Tots

“Great sports bar for dinner and drinks! They have all sorts of events every week including live music, Karaoke and line dancing! They have a couple billiard tables, arcade games and horse race betting booths as well! Great place to pop by if you're in town!“

4 Good48 Reviews
The Honey Baked Ham Company Sandwich Shop • $
23851 Bridger Rd, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Honeybaked Ham Hawaiian
Honeybaked Ham Classic
Baked Beans
Tri

“If you’re looking for a delicious spiral ham this is the place to go. The staff is very friendly and even though it was busy during the Easter holiday they were very quick to get people through the line.Parking: When they are busy parking lot can get full with about 20 or so spots.“

3.8 Good31 Reviews
The Rush Bar and Grill Bar • $$
23532 El Toro Rd #24, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips
Chicken Wings
Loaded Nachos
Potato Skins
Quesadilla
Hamburger
Fries

“A friend brought me here the first time. I was skeptical as it's not my normal bar to go to. But coming for karaoke is my favorite thing!! And the staff here made me feel safe and comfortable. Danny, Jamie are amazing kind and caring!!! Alex who host's karaoke is also wonderful. Definitely my go to karoke place because of the three people I mentioned above!! 15 out of ten.“

3.8 Good77 Reviews

10
Denny's

Denny's Diner • $
23515 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Ham and Cheese Omelette
Blueberry Pancake
Cinnamon Pancakes
Zesty Nachos
Grand Slam
All

“This is the nicest Denny's in our area but it does need to be updated. I do appreciate the plastic dividers they've kept up since COVID as it adds an element of privacy. The manager does a really good job keeping things clean and serving good food, fast.Parking: Old parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Free coloring and crayons and kids menu.“

3.7 Good66 Reviews

11
Denny's

Denny's Diner • $
26712 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger
Cali Club Sandwich
Lumberjack Slam
Santa Fe Skillet
Hash Browns
French Toast
Fries

“I've been coming here for over 40 years. The atmosphere has always been great up until about 2 weeks ago. IT IS FREEZING IN HERE!! The food when you get it is warm and within 2 minutes or less it's cold. I've told them the last 3 times I've come here and your heater has been broken for awhile. Only air comes out the vents. It's warmer outside (it's 63 outside) than in the restaurant!! It's like a freezer and I'm wearing a coat while I eat It's so cold in here. I will continue to complain or I'll quit coming here!! This environment is not goid for my health let alone your employees health to work in the freezing air. I've also noticed on weekends (even during the week) there are less and less customers and this location used to have lines outside waiting to get in especially on Sundays after church. PLEASE GET YOUR HEATER FIXDD OR YOU WILL BE LOSING ME AND PROBABLY MORE CUSTOMERS!!“

3.6 Good68 Reviews
Bigshots Billiards Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $$
23512 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Mozzarella Sticks Potato Skins and Zucchini Bites
Garlic Cheese Bread
BBQ Ribs Half Rack
Italian Sandwich
Antipasto Salad
Fries

“My family and I just love this place for all their weekday dinner specials: but it's an amazing place to come do line dance for 18 and over Wednesday , Thursday and Sunday and but let's not forget date not to come just enjoy the great bands . We love it here and thanks to Mike for being an amazing bartender. You rock and great customer service . ok here we go on the specials for the week. .... Monday- all you can eat spaghetti $4.12 Tuesday- mTacos $2.06 each Wednesday - XL Pizza one topping $9.27 Thursday- Big wing $1.03 each very good and full of flavor ( you pick what you want on them) Friday- Friday- Fish & Chips $11.33 Clam chowder $8.24 Tuna Melt -$13.39“

3.6 Good88 Reviews
Loading...
map Map