Restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita

“We have had the pleasure of dining at Hanna's for decades now. Every meal has been memorable for excellence in cuisine, service, and gracious hospitality. Their wine dinners are superlative. We've enjoyed several paired wine dinners with them over the years and they've always been amazing. Tonight's Caymus dinner with Mr. Wagner was especially fantastic. FINE dining indeed...”

“customer service definitely recommend it”

“A wonderful evening at Todos Santos with my wife. We were greeted by Daniel the owner and chef extraordinare who took us to a very nice table in the outside patio. We started off with drinks which were made by one of our favorite bartenders Jaime! The other bartender of choice is Francisco who had the day off. Kenya was our waiter and was superb, very personable and professional. We each ordered the appetizer salad which were so good. We spoke with Daniel about the fresh fish and decided on the Sea Bass for my wife and I ordered the Salmon and lobster plate. These two dishes were amazing upon presentation and even tastier than they looked lol. I must say since we began dining at Todos Santos from when Daniel took over this place has blossomed this restaurant into the best Mexican cuisine in Orange County. With multiple awards to his credit Daniel has new menu items that he creates regularly and now opens after hours on Tuesdays and Fridays with a DJ and dance floor. On Saturday and Sunday the restaurant serves breakfast from 10 am to 2 pm and the dishes are delicious. Make a reservation and ask for Daniel. Let him know George sent you. Great place, great food and amazing people! Highly recommended”

“This place is adorable. We've been here a few times now. Food is good and drinks are great. I mean who wouldn't like googly eyes on their sandwich bun and coconut drink?!”

“The Chili Fries, and the Stand Burger is the Best.”

“Great service and very clean”

“they always change their menu. we drive down here from irvine to find out what we like ismt on the menu today its only on the menu on certain days we asked the server when is it on the menu and he didnt know. We won't be back. how hard is it to keep the menu the same? I can see lunch and dinner menus but changin the dinner menus all the time?”

“It is a very small restaurant with about 4 tables inside, 6 tables outside and a small bar. Do make a reservation as they fill up quickly! We sat outside in February but it was fine because they have lots of heaters! You can also get a partial view of the lake from their patio.The service is prompt and friendly and food is delicious.

Parking: Lots of free parking available in the plaza lot.”

“Great atmosphere and friendly staff that made our event so much fun”

“Always good food and great service at this location.”

“Vegetarian options: Chili relleno w/o carnitas, vegetable enchiladas (delish), vegetarian burritos and tacos. The bean dip and the salsa dip are both excellent. Guacamole is fresh and outstanding.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of choices and they ask you as you are seated if you have any allergies.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are ramps for access. There are two ramps.”

“Spicy and delicious, nice atmosphere.”

“Excellent and delicious food. Flavorful. Portions are generous. Great variety for different dietary needs. Some of best food I’ve had in this cuisine in a long time.”

“I’ve always loved the food. I’ve enjoyed Spikes for years. I visited a few weeks ago…? Not sure. This review is overdue, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how great my experience was with Tyger. I was in a hurry, I feel like I needed special attention due to the very recent deaths of my mother and my mother-in-laws death this passed year. I didn’t say anything about that, but this young gentleman completely took care of me. He helped me order, he was kind, attentive, helpful, intuitive… I can’t say enough. He was most definitely the most accommodating and “go-to” young man I’ve encountered in recent years!! Again, he knew nothing of my circumstances. Stacey deserves a shout out as well. I’ve told all my friends how remarkable the service and quality of food you provide. Tyger is the only reason I wanted to write this review. Thank you!!”

“Javier, the manager delivered the most amazing food last night for a thank you dinner for my Catechists. I highly recommend Alza Italian Kitchen. Every thing was superb…. Thank you!”

“Sooo good! I could drink this all day! If you don’t like rice it’s okay because the purple rice and yogurt drink has rice, but it doesn’t taste like normal rice. And it’s not too filling despite the yogurt part.”

“i really like crumbl!! i would totally give this 5 stars but this specific one though is closest to my house and they have not done any special hometown picks or fun features that other crumbls do through the app. i have been waiting to see some fun hometown picks for the RSM location but sadly i only see Foothill Ranch doing it. Compared to Foothill Ranch, the RSM crumbl customer service is mediocre, as no one seems like they want to be working there however the cookies are great nonetheless i just hope i start seeing more fun stuff in the app for the RSM location!!”

“Today my friend took me to this new café, and even though I work at one, this café was designed with love and the service and food quality matched. Collin and Josh made our experience personable by tailoring our experience from beginning to end, even using my friend’s jewelry with her name on it to guess our name and ethnicity. Would recommend,”

“I love this place! Bri and Alana make us feel like we are at our own personal “Cheers” every time we are there!”

“Team members are chill and the tea slaps. What more can you ask for?”

“Delicious and you can still get a good old fashioned malt!”

“First time experience this morning was truly life at its best. It is definitely not cheapest place to eat but the quality is well worth it ? I have found my guilty pleasure breakfast spot I ordered the spicy chicken and bacon waffle holy lord Almighty was this an absolute treat I have never had a breakfast make me rethink my life decisions.

Dietary restrictions: You should just stop being lazy and work out if the extra calories bother you ?”

“The food isn’t as wonderful as it use to be but it’s still very good. I’m sure they are doing the best they can under the circumstances!”

“Everything is amazing A-Z from staff to food to service! Food is delicious and most importantly dessert can’t forget that. I am a huge fan of their taco with choice of meat and horchata, flan , churros. Best Mexican authentic restaurant in town WAY TO GO!!! if you wanna try you will say many thanks to ”

“Friendly service... good for everyone’s and good taste drink. Love boba time drinks”

“I recomend her cake!! we love what she created for us , RV cake for my husband, it look so real and great that I did not wanted to cut it. thank you”

“Black Market is an excellent shop for healthy meal prep and customizable post-workout shakes. The food is delicious, and well-made. The staff is attentive and friendly, remembering names and orders with regularity. They will frequently ask when a customer orders a shake if anyone else is having one, so they can all be made simultaneously, which is convenient.

At times, however, the process of ordering a single meal slows drastically when customers ahead of you order several meals at once. I have walked out on a couple occasions because I could not wait for 8 meals (sometimes more) to be portioned out. Granted, this is partially because of customers who are making up their minds! At any rate, maybe having a second employee available to assist with smaller orders or shakes in moments such as this would be helpful.”

“Classic place and always great. I got a #2 animal and protein stye, comes out great every time! Staff is ALWAYS kind and go above and beyond!

Dietary restrictions: Can leave bread off items, but not guaranteed Gluten free on products in general.

Parking: Over 30 spots

Kid-friendliness: Nothing anti kid, just keep an eye on your spawn

Wheelchair accessibility: Always has been and always will be”

“Good Poke bowl for a quick meal! You can pick different proteins and ingredients. Slightly on the pricier side. We enjoyed our meals outside after walking around the lake!”

“I loved the food here and the service by the ladies at the register and our servers. Although the head cook was too busy saying hello to everyone he knows, coming out of the kitchen tongs in hand, he forgot there are people actually waiting for food who he may not be best friends with. Other than that everything else was amazing.”

“Best of the best! Very accommodating and easy to work with. Excellent service.”

“We love poke bowls!!! Just had it for dinner last night. Love the addition of the combo to the menu. Service is always great!”

“Love this place for a great glass or bottle of wine, and good conversations. Great before dinner reservation place for wine and charcuterie board or after for wine and chocolate. And if it’s a good night, both lol 😂”

“Went here for lunch, (they have amazing lunch specials on weekdays) and got my food quickly. Highly recommend trying this on your lunch break or whenever you get a chance. Food is high quality with great taste. Definitely going to be a regular here now!”

“Pizzas are good and the service is excellent but the drink menu is displayed on TVs which shift so you'll have to wait to see what you want again for the whole thing to move up. Atmosphere is cool too, it does reflect the Chicago chic what with the exposed brick wall and whatnot.

Vegetarian options: Usual options such as salad and veggie pizza.

Dietary restrictions: Items in the menu are labelled with their ingredients.

Parking: Tons of parking in the free lot.

Kid-friendliness: There is a game room with pinball and a close machine as well as some other stuff.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible but does are not automatic.”

“We had brisket 7oz and it was delicious! love the rolls and peanut coleslaw. Our waitress checked with us frequently and provided excellent service. Thank you!”

“I went in for the all you can eat lunch. They are always friendly and outgoing to help you and the food is great as always. Good DEAL for the money as well. 🤑😀”

“Absolutely delicious and very welcoming. We can got given a free desert as well. We would highly recommend”

“Fantastic place to watch football!”

“Excellent food , wine and desert and great service. Can’t wait to go back.,we are from New York and we know what good Italian food is !! 🇮🇹”

“the food was delish 😋 it was our first time and we will definitely be back”

“Definitely try the Borgia in the morning and the Santa Margarita Iced Tea in the afternoon! Both are unique drinks that offer something a little different from the usual coffee/ tea choices.”

“Hi everyone,
I ordered a cake for my son’s birthday, and it was fantastic! The owner even gave me a discount, which was such a nice touch. When we got home and tasted it, everyone loved it so much that we ordered the same cake again! The flavor was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying their cakes—you won’t be disappointed!

This keeps it friendly and highlights both the excellent taste and the thoughtful service.

Coffee cake”

“I typically refrain from writing reviews, but this one is truly warranted. This Subway establishment encompasses everything one could desire: outstanding quality and impeccable customer service. The young lady assisting me, Sanaz, exuded boundless energy and provided a perfectly portioned meal.”

“Excellent drinks and an attentive staff. We were here for a golf tournament and they handled the large crowd with ease. The patio is wonderful and overlooks the beautiful course. Overall a 10/10 experience”

“Good pizza but bit on the costly side. We ordered two pizzas, a cheese one and a veggie one. Both were good quality wise, but salt was less.The staff is good and the ambience is also nice. Not lively though like other pizza places.”

“We have been going to Niko Niko for 10 years now. We love the restaurant and the community and the friends we made there I would definitely recommend this place, the food is amazing and the owners are very accommodating to the costumers needs. Love you Niko Niko family. My youngest daughter was so in love with their miso soup that they named an specific to go order with her name. “Christiana style”.”

“1st time my son suggested - was not a disappointment...food was very tastful and fresh...will be back - many times...💪🏾🤙🏾”

“Me and my kids love this place! And th Boba is fresh and soft 🤤”

“Love our little sushi spot. Best sushi! We get no rice rolls and we cannot find the selection elsewhere. They r fantastic with kids”

“We ordered your carnitas tacos delivered a few days ago and they were the absolute best Carnitas I have ever had! And I make my own pretty good so it's tough to impress me 😄 They were 🔥 so delicious! with all of the nice crispy bits. And that cilantro dressing on them 😳 I could drink that. I'm already craving it again. Will definitely be ordering again, probably going to get that awesome 2lb meat deal you have next time. You guys rock!”

“i think EVERYONE love starbucks and this one this starbucks is yummy AND delicious i ate the coffee cake and a drink but i don’t remember what drink i got but definitely recommend going to this exact one.have a great ”

“Best Philly Steak in our area. Rancho Santa Marguerite store is best. CLEAN tables & Covid Conscious. Food is consistently excellent and always fresh. People behind counter taking order (and cooking the food) are friendly and customer service oriented. Take out or enjoy your selection in store. Located near Lowes across parking lot near right side of spikes fish house.”

“Always our choice for Thai food!”

“Fresh & tasty Mex food Get a burrito made for you while you wait or take your meat home & bbq your own! And don’t forget the salsa!!”

“Where do I start. The atmosphere was great ? Very Italian and the music was Sinatra at his best! Huge basket of bread! (on the house) olive oil and balsamic for dipping! Of course, I got some garlic to put in the dip again, with no charge! BTW, the prices were very inexpensive, like the fried mozzarella sticks were so good to start! I ordered my fav Eggplant Parm! My buddy got the Diavalo sauce with pasta. I heard him say it was the best meal he ever had, and he used to live in Chicago!!! The waiter was always around to please our every needs. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will go back soon! Thanks, Cosmos!”