Restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita

“customer service definitely recommend it”

“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?!”

“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?”

“I visited my brother who lives locally. He took me and our other brother here because he loves this place and goes frequently. Being a wine lover, he let me pick our dinner wine. Came across an O’Shaughnessy Cabernet and had to stop right there. I know the product, had the pleasure of drinking this with Luke Russ when he did a wine dinner in northern Illinois a few years back. The owner saw the bottle on our table and introduced himself to us and we talked about Luke. Great moment. Fabulous food! Asparagus fries, halibut, deviled eggs, butter cake…. It was all fabulous! Look forward to returning!”

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

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

“Wonderful experience at Carmelita’s Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita, I feel like we spent the day in Mexico having an authentic meal with a fantastic lake view. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service really made our visit special.

A huge shout-out to our terrific waitress, Hannah. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Jose, our server, was also fantastic—hardworking, courteous, and always right there when needed.

Great food is important and excellent service makes you want to come back. The Chef, Hannah, and Jose definitely did that for us. Thank you all for making our meal so enjoyable. We will definitely be back!”

“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”.”

“Looking for a good fish & chips and Spikes came up on google search with a good rating. I called in my order for pickup and it was ready early and the fish was great! Ordered a poke bowl too that my wife & daughter loved. Jessica was very friendly and helpful. Want to come back again soon.”

“Great service and very clean”

“The Food here was so delicious. I really recommend the Xiao Long Bao and the cucumber salad. The service was very fast and kind. And lastly the inside has a cool atmosphere and has a cool feature were you can see inside the kitchen while they are making your food. Highly recommended.”

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

“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”

“Burgers Are Always The Bomb Diggity”

“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. 🤑😀”

“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”

“We liked this place and I definitely want to come back. Their yogurt is tastes fresh and delicious, like thick homemade yogurt. There are many different smoothies made with it. We tried dragon fruit yogurt smoothie and melon green tea. I liked that they use real fresh or frozen fruits to make it. And it was fun to see a cute robot bringing food to our table!”

“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!!”

“What an amazing spot for a meal. I decided to try this establishment for the first time and wow! Yes, a grand slam. The place is quite popular and I did not even know it was here as I drive this area often. I ordered the California Omelet with fresh fruit and a cup of bold coffee and chose to eat outside in the patio. Isabella brought out my food and was kind, professional and efficient. I told her I was going to leave a review and she laughed and said if it's bad the name is Donnie. So worth a chuckle. All of the staff are friendly, kind and professional. I was even offered a free pastry for my first time visit but declined simply due to my diet and watching my intake. Lol A wonderfully positive ambiance.
Highly recommended”

“Hands down the best Subway my husband & I ever visited. The entire dining area and counter was absolutely spotless, the staff moves lines incredibly quickly without rushing your order, the place is surprisingly pretty modern and wel-lit restaurant, everyone is genuinely friendly welcoming and helpful”

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

“Wonderful authentic mexican food. Mama even came out from the kitchen and asked how we liked her chili Rellanos. Yeah, they are homemade, fluffy and delicious. Our Bible Study meets there every month to celebrate birthdays as we've gotten to know the staff and owners pretty well. Good people.”

“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!”

“What can I say, I was visiting from Sacramento, and this was my go to. Customer service greetings with a smile, checked in on us during our meal, and food very appetizing. Even at times with shortage of personal they went beyond.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Spicy and delicious, nice atmosphere.”

“Great beer and food! In business park, so don't think you're lost. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was flavorful and filling. My wife, who has dietary restrictions was even able to customize her meal! Definitely will be coming back.”

“Highly recommend Sweet N Rush. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟”

“My Chimichurri steak wrap was soo good🔥!”

“Fantastic place to watch football!”

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

“Food was delicious and service was fantastic. The mood and vibe was very relaxing. We ordered drunken noodles, pad Thai and orange chicken. The orange chicken had a very thin layer soft soft crunchiness that was 10/10 the best orange chicken i ever had.”

“Love this place! The service is excellent and you feel like you’re in some little restaurant in Japan. The rolls are fancy, substantial and delicious. They are on the pricier side but it’s totally worth it, you don’t need too many to be satisfied. The Ginza and crunch roll are a couple of my favorites. I just wish they had more flexible hours, that’s the only reason I hadn’t come here sooner! Definitely my favorite Sushi spot in RSM now.”

“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 😂”

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

“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.”

“Great food, and awesome service!”

“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”

“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.”

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

“Always our choice for Thai food!”

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

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

“This place is legit.
Great beer, great food.
Service is solid and I will always make time to get over here when I am in town.
My brother lives this place as well......”

“Popped in here on a Sunday around Noon. It was busy as you'd imagine, but we found a table. My wife had the Chorizo Scramble with potatoes. She liked the scramble, but the potatoes were nothing special. I tried the Kailua Pork & Cabbage with rice and I swapped the macaroni salad for fresh fruit. It was very good and something I'd order again. Portions for both orders were good sized for 2 adults.

My only complaint is the timing on the food. My wife was half finished before my food was set down. I noticed the same pattern at other tables. It's a Small place inside and noisy, but not unbearable. There is also outside seating.”

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

“Friendly staff and very clean store! We got a large strawberry ice cream with brownies and sprinkles to share. We came for the ice cream but walked out with huge smiles because the service is so sweet and delicious! There were plenty of ice cream cakes readily available in the fridge for purchase! Will definitely be back!
Highly recommend..”

“The service here was excellent! The staff were very friendly and helpful. This morning, I forgot to specify only 2 pumps of mocha in my drink, but later when I mentioned it the young lady ( I forgot her name) immediately took care of it with no hesitation. They all deserve 5 stars!”

“Wow wow and wow !! If u want to feel loved all you have to do is order a pizza from here !! I have never been so impressed by a pizza place ! It’s not just pizza their menu is out of control amazing !! The owners did a great job with the staff and kept true to their beliefs .. LOVE!! We all share one thing in common we just want to be loved .. I give so many kudos to this place and I really hope during this really bad time that we share love and pizza .. I had a friend send me a pizza gram and I can’t express how it made me feel Thanks SGT for thinking of such a creative way to make us all feel great ! I challenge u all to send a pizza to someone who is hurting ..someone you love .... someone you miss ... someone’s who is hungry .. or just to your own neighbor .. this made my day ! Can’t wait to send someone a love pizza tomorrow”

“Search a wonderful learning opportunity for my children. We had a blast with all staff and owners. They took the time to show a group of home school students what it takes to run the shop. And man, every single kid loved the opportunity and the quality of the food was phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend this location. Any day, any time they are available to serve you!”

“I'm not a big pizza guy, but I feel like I got a good pizza here. Did not skimp on toppings and pizza was made fresh. They also make fresh pizza for lunch buffet, so they don't sit out when nobody is there. Depending on your appetite, sharing a small pizza for lunch/dinner should be more than adequate for a lot of people. Add a drink and you've got a pretty cheap lunch for 2 (nowadays anyway).”

“Great location. Love Yo, she's the best and has a great staff!! Always helping our school out with coffee for our events. �”

“Mateo was amazing. Super patient more than one customer asking him questions and he was making sure every one was taken care of highly recommend this location. Food is always good”

“Amazing!! Service is really on point. Friendly staff that makes you feel welcome. I came for the breakfast burrito, and I found myself back the next day. Definitely, we'll be back to try some lunch. I've heard the chilaquiles are great and also the shrimp tacos.”

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

“How have I never tried Philly’s best? I got an Instagram ad saying if I ordered the cooper classic and mentioned “Philly guy Bob” sent me, they’d throw fries in for free. What a deal, how could I pass it up? So happy I came in for the first time. When I walked in, the decor was awesome. You can tell the owner is from Philly based on the wallpaper and the newspapers hanging up, which I really thought was a great touch. Service was awesome, was greeted right when I came in. I ordered the cooper classic and fries. Wow. The cheesesteak was amazing. Loaded with meat and cheese. I added grilled onions which were great. The bread was soft and warm and delicious. Part of the magic of a Philly cheesesteak is that it has to be wrapped for at least a few minutes (in my opinion) so that the hot meat steams and melds everything together. The fries were awesome, crispy, perfectly seasoned, fluffy inside. My order took just a few minutes after ordering to be ready. With the open kitchen you can watch them make your cheesesteak as you wait. Will definitely come back again!”

“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!!”

“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!”

“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 !! 🇮🇹”

“I came here with my grandpa, and it has become one of our favorite places. My grandpa absolutely loves the fish, and I have to say they make the best eggplant I’ve found in Orange County. As someone who doesn’t eat meat, it’s one of the main reasons I keep coming back.

The food is always delicious, but what really makes this place special is the service. Joyci is amazing! She remembered us, made us feel welcome, and treated us like family. That personal touch means a lot and makes every visit even better.

Great food, warm hospitality, and a place that creates wonderful memories with loved ones. We’ll definitely be back!

Good restaurant reviews often mention the food, service, and overall experience, which helps others understand what makes a place special.”

“Excellent and friendly service 😊”

“I went through the drive through to quickly get a water and cheesecake. The man working was one of the friendliest people I’ve met. He had great energy and was super nice. Unfortunately I struggled to read his name tag, but I know how name started with a “T”. I want to go to Jack in the Box more because of the incredible service.”

“Always have a good experience at this location. Jacob is super nice and always has a great attitude whenever I come in. He’s quick, helpful, and makes sure everything is right with my order. Definitely one of the employees that stands out and makes the experience better!”