50 Best American Restaurants in Orange

“Wow…all around! Jeff greeted us, Jackie served us. Everyone…down to earth, personable! They were busy this Thursday nite and yet, very, very attentive. RSVP recommended but we Will fed it & scored the last table. Food options, amazing, drinks, soothing! We are definitely coming back with friends! First place that I'm over the head impressed!“

“Ordered skirt steak, sea scallops and oysters and all were excellent!“

“A huge shoutout to Jazleen at Danny K's! She provided absolutely fantastic service during our recent casual meal. Not only was she incredibly friendly and amazingly efficient, but she was also exceptionally helpful. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and answered all our questions with a smile. It's clear she genuinely cares about her customers!“

“Excellent food here! Glad it is still here after all these years.“

“They are very kind to the public.“

“I Love This Place Their Food And Drinks Are Delicious Their Service Is Great.“

“authentic and very good - the real deal - homemade“

“This pie shop was a “stomping ground -hang out” while growing up. Always a great home cooked meal. Save room for a piece of their pie!“

“The best French Toast around!“

“wonderful service. great food! Hawaiian burger and sweet potato fries!“

“Omar is amazing, everything is fresh, delicious, and prepared from the heart. My daughter and I came to town before Spoons opened and he served us beverages and somehow got us food before the time of opening. Amazing service, food, and environment“

“Excellent food and service! Fresh, home style cooking. Great coffee too! It’s on the first floor of the business building. Ordered a egg & chorizo burrito and a Carmel Macchiato with Almond milk and both were excellent! Wish I worked in the building. I’d be here all the time.“

“We had a casual business lunch at John's Place because of its location. A couple of us came from Corona and one joined from Mission Viejo. We asked the counter staff what they'd recommend and they suggested the gyros and burgers, so we ordered two gyro plates and a cheeseburger! The gyros were very tasty though there was a little bit too much of the white cream for my taste. Veggies were fresh and the french fries were outstanding! The cheeseburger was large and tasty and the onion rings were crispy, almost to a fault. A great middle ground find and I will return!“

“I had the pleasure of being served by Alejandro at The Peep Kitchen and Bar, and I can't say enough good things about the experience. From the moment I sat down, Alejandro made me feel welcome with his warm personality and professional demeanor. His cocktail skills are top-notch — everything he made was perfectly balanced and beautifully presented.

Alejandro clearly knows his craft, but what sets him apart is his genuine hospitality. He was attentive without being overbearing, gave great recommendations, and made the whole evening more enjoyable with his upbeat attitude.

If you're visiting The Peep Kitchen & Bar, definitely grab a seat at the bar and let Alejandro take care of you. He's a true asset to the place and made my visit memorable. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Really nice family owned shop. Helpful to have by court house and by hospital for staff and community. Decent prices & friendly staff. Good for soup, salad, sandwiches, rice bowls, burgers, pizza, deli, daily specials, other meals, snacks & drinks.“

“Counter service. Fresh made to order food. Friendly staff and validation for parking structure. Small cafeteria for office staff workers and public doing business in building. We came from an appointment close by. Approx 10 small tables. Maybe 30 occupancy.“

“The District Lounge has the perfect vibe for a night out! The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, with great music and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Their drink selection is on point—strong pours, creative cocktails, and fair prices for the quality. The staff is attentive and quick, even when it gets busy, which makes the experience even better. Whether you’re catching up with friends, dancing, or just grabbing a few drinks after work, this spot never disappoints. Definitely one of the go-to lounges in the area!“

“Good food and child friendly. Cool Halloween decorations. Our server was great. I recommend this place!“

“Always great food! Fast service and friendly workers!“

“Everything was fabulous——food, service and ambience; I highly recommend it!!!!!“

“The service here is great, the portions are generous and the food is Fantastic. Best pumpkin pancakes anyplace. My only wish is that they had fresh squeezed orange juice.“

“My favorite bar in Orange County. The food is great and everyone here is amazing. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I love the burgers and cold shiner bock on tap. Great wings great fries great steaks great cocktails. The list goes on. So many tv's you can watch all the games from anywhere in the place. Eat some delicious food. Snack on some chips and salsa while drinking some cold beers and watching sports. I'm a big fan. Highly recommend it.“

“The atmosphere was vibrant and enjoyable. The food was satisfactory but had room for improvement. The chicken club sandwich was flavorful, though the chicken breast was significantly smaller than the bread. It would be better to either resize the bread or enhance the portion of chicken. Our server was capable and attentive; however, he rushed us to close out at the end of our meal because he was finishing his shift, which was a bit off-putting. Despite this minor inconvenience, I still had a pleasant visit and would definitely return.“

“Ryan the Super Server. Completely on top of the allergies at our table. It was a beautiful day for a Magic Milkshake!“

“We recently celebrated by husband's 40th in the semi private room at this location and it was a fantastic experience. Andrew was incredibly helpful throughout planning stages with regular email exchanges and phone calls to ensure we were aligned in the food expectations and overall experience. The night of the event he was there onsite to ensure we had everything we needed and Savannah oversaw the service. She was impeccable and our 30+ guests were treated with great care and attention. The space was lovely and the overall experience was truly exceptional. Thank you for making this event so special for us!“

“My Chimichurri steak wrap was soo good🔥!“

“First time visit! We will be back! Fabulous dig-friendly patio! Adorable and vintage indoor seating. Vast menu! Quality food! Great service!“

“What a great place! Stopped for lunch with my daughter. I had the Super Burger and she had the Patty Melt. Both were fantastic. Our server was so nice and attentive. We felt like we went back in time. The vintage vibe was warm and inviting. Would love to come back some evening for a cocktail at the beautiful bar.“

“The food was amazing had an Italian sandwich that was monster and it was like $14 it'd be any sandwich for you
can go to any of this had a pool table
and a bar and a lot of friendly locals and outside smoking patio and clean bathrooms. Want more could you ask for it in a little local joint? I will come back for sure today was my second time in two months“

“Good cozy tavern bar. Small place, good spot to stop on your bar hopping day. The food is too expensive tho. The turkey sandwich was dry and the fries were over cooked and too salty.

If it gets really busy it can be hard for the solo bartender to get back around to you. Over all go check it out.“

“Great place for tasty coffee and to meet up with family, friends, and clients 👍🏻🏡“

“Food is great after two years since I was last there . The vietmanese coffe is good too they need to fil it to the rim not top off with ice I’m not paying for cup of ice I want more coffee in it“

“Old classic American steakhouse. Bartenders are outstanding and pour a good drink not your standard 1 oz. . The Owners Jeff and Steve have greatly improved the place the last several years. I've seen their business increase. The food is very good and competitively priced. Some comments I read earlier that it was overly priced they must go to Denny's a lot. The weekends get packed. Sometimes 1-2 hour wait for dinner. They have entertainment on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. They also have great Happy Hour specials M-F. I'm just another happy customer that has been coming in for years.“

“Woody's Diner is one of my favorites and I'm coming tonight to order BBQ Chicken Salad (my favorite) and bringing 2 friends with me to order too sometime around 5Pm“

“Marry Christmas & a happy new year 🎊🎈🥂to everyone.“

“Thank you so much, green tomato grill. Your food is so excellent and such a healthy and tasteful diversion from other fast food offerings. Unfortunately, you are not really close to me so it is a trek to get to Orange. If I just so happen to be in the area, I love to come. Your soups are amazing! And you don’t just have one option. I had the butternut squash just now which was one of the best I’ve had. Excellent staff as well. Feel free to open up another one close to Irvine because there are a lot of healthy living people around there that would love this option.“

“We ordered a honey ham and two turkey breasts for pick-up. Our order was ready on time, but we were stuck in traffic trying to get there before the place closed. We called from our car and explained our dilemma.

As it turned out, we managed to arrive with about 10 minutes to spare. One of the servers had kindly bagged our order and set it in the fridge for us, assuming we likely have to pick it up the next day.

When we arrived, we received a warm welcome as we claimed our order. Nice people. Friendly service. Tasty food. Would definitely order from here again.“

“I go pretty frequently here for Trivia Nights. The staff is amazing and does very well to get everyone’s order out with so little employees. Greg is the best! He knows EVERYONES orders but always double checks that that’s what we want before bringing it out to us. The rest of the staff is always so nice and friendly.“

“Fast service. Love the chefs touch. Warm and golden brown chicken. I always go here after the gym for meal prepping bowls-3- plus a discount. They always have deals and give the best prices. They always give more. I love it here definitely going always. Been busy more often. Overall they are getting popular“

“If you want to pay a premium for your order, and then not get what you ordered, please pay a visit to The Burger Den! oh and if you ordered through a delivery service or their website, good luck finding a phone number to contact them when they fudge your order. Food 7/10 Service 0/10 reliability 0/10“

“We had an incredible time at Haven last night. The corn bread was perfectly warm and flavorful, the Gold Rush cocktail was spot-on, and the OG burger was one of the best I've had in a long time. Their beer selection was also outstanding. Great cozy vibe.“

“Breakfast is always delicious at Snooze. The pancakes are good when you have a sweet tooth. The corned beef hash is the best, chunks of brisket, no fat. The service is friendly and quick. The atmosphere is fun and sunny. The colors of the restaurant are happy colors and everyone is enjoying food with family and friends! There is a wait, but it's never too long, especially when you have time to peruse antique shops!“

“Bowling is a unique game that’s both a sport and recreational indulgence. With more than 250,000 bowling lanes and 100 million players, it is considered among the most widely played sports in the world. It is a part of American culture, and even when many other sports activities have intruded on its space, it continues to be a crowd-pleaser. Bowling is a part of popular culture and has found a place in film, TV, and professional sport. It is also on its way to becoming an Olympic Sport in the not-so-distant future. Many movies have been made around the sport, and many famous men and women have expressed their appreciation and weakness for it. Bowling lingo has spread into other parts of our lives. Without further ado, for your amusement and inspiration – enjoy! If I had been on ‘Bowling for Dollars, I’d wind up owing them money. It’s not how you bowl; it’s how your roll. Never rent bowling shoes if you wear size 15. Dinosaurs didn’t bowl & now they are extinct. Coincidence?“

“Yummy breakfast spot with good lunch options.“

“Nostalgia is the key. I grew up with Marie Callender's a couple blocks away and now there is only one within reasonable driving distance.

Thankfully this is in between my house and my parent's which is perfect for picking up a fresh fruit pie. To die for!

The food faire as far as I remember was always a traditional comfort food that hit the spot.

The only reason why the 1 star removal is that while it is nostalgic, the decor seems a bit run down and stuck in the mid to late 90's.

Outside of that, the service, pies and food were amazing awesome and everything I've known and loved about it since my youth. This is probably the closest you can come to Southern California's version of a country kitchen.“

“Good time . Service was pretty good.“

“Great food 🥘 Fast service super friendly. Will be back!!“

“so good 👍 the food exelent, the server so nice,“

“not crowded which i prefer..enjoyed cheesecake and fries..good service.. nice environment 👏“

“Excellent views. Beautiful water garden / koi pond outside. Attentive staff“