37 Best American Restaurants in Santa Ana

“I couldn’t wait to share our experience at Benchmark restaurant in Santa Ana California. Everything about this place is perfection! It was a hot day, but the beautiful outdoor dining area was cool and breezy underneath the beautiful trees. Our waitress was knowledgeable, wonderfully friendly, and attended to all our needs. Each of us ordered a different item on the menu and I had to taste everything. I had the Spanish omelette, which was delicious, the burger seems like a very popular item understandably because that along with the delicious fries was exceptional. Enchiladas with mole were a wonderful treat, and the French toast was probably the hit of the table. This wonderful brunch dish was not exceptionally sweet, which made it so perfect. Some places just overdo it with the sweetness. We will definitely be going back many times to tryout dinners and more of the selections on all of the menus. I will also be spreading the word because this is probably my favorite place in Orange County now. Thank you Benchmark for a fantastic experience!“

“Food And Service is always outstanding. One of my favorites here is the hot turkey sandwich. Everyone here is always friendly and very attentive.“

“great place for dining....“

“First time here, great service and yummy food. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone had a warm smile to welcome us in. We will definitely be back“

“vegetavle beef soup and house salad was good“

“Ian came back for sure , I loved this restaurant. Grate servicios, very clean.“

“Found this place when looking for a lil brunch spot on a Sunday afternoon. Me and the wife swung by, great service. I got a breakfast burrito. Pretty good flavor just wished it was a bit bigger. But it was 9 bucks so I was happy about that. My wife got their basic breakfast food and she thought it was great. Similar to norms or dennys level of breakfast. Overall, we will be back soon!“

“Food is delicious and service is great!“

“A tasty vegan burger, every time. Good people run this place. They have good hearts. They are advocates. For people as much as for animals. They serve tasty vegan fast food. They have excellent and consistent quality. But for some reason they aren't ever incredibly busy when I come. I want them to be. Businesses like this should succeed. In the mood for a burger? Come here. #GoVegan“

“I love their great food. It’s great also that they have bingo some eggs. Everything from their bakery is delicious as well.“

“Was looking for a place near John Wayne airport. Food was delicious, and will return when in the area again.“

“Good breakfast. And good service“

“Always love coming out West from the East coast and making our first stop to In-N-Out Burger!“

“Good Friends - Good Food - Live Music - I’m in!!!“

“Visite este Dennys y todos los empleados fueron muy amables siempre sonriendo se sentía una atmósfera llena de alegría Alejandra fue nuestra mesera siempre sonriendo y muy atenta a nuestras necesidades el café bien calientito y sabroso no se diga los pancakes de plátano con chocolate todo estuvo muy rico el restaurante estaba muy ocupado pero todo se miraba muy limpio desde el comedor hasta los baños gracias a todos mi familia y yo regresarémos adiós y gracias“

“nice well done charbroiled burgers🔥. the breakfast in also 🔥 try it one day“

“This bustling place has been growing. I’d love to see one or two up North in Oregon. Good skate parks and beers. Or maybe I just have enjoy the SOCal that much.“

“The cheeseburger and fries were so good!“

“Games, bar and DJs are cool. Live bands aren't trialed and there's no sound guy. Bathrooms don't work.“

“the Chow great. the latrine clean“

“This place was great. They cooked my wife one of the best burgers we've had in a lil while. I had the Turkey and Avocado!!!! Absolutely amazing!!!!! Do yourself a favor and stop by here next time you have to hit EDD. Definitely worth it 👌“

“It is a lovely zoo. It is small. Perfect for small children. I loved the monkeys.“

“The venue was awesome! You can hear & see from everywhere & staff was knowledgeable & friendly. Can’t wait to go back!“

“During our recent 3-day weekend getaway, we stumbled upon Citra Bar & Kitchen at the newly renovated Hotel Zessa, and it quickly became our go-to spot for nearly all our meals. This place is truly a hidden gem! From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the modern yet cozy ambiance. The highlight of our experience was undoubtedly the drinks. The Citra Margarita was refreshingly perfect, and my wife couldn't get enough of the Hibiscus Cooler. We also indulged in the Casamigos Flight, which was a delightful treat. Following our server's recommendations turned out to be the best decision. We tried nearly everything on the lunch and dinner menus, but the Chicken Taquitos stood out as our favorite appetizer—we ordered them multiple times! As for the entrees, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but our top picks were the Chicken A La Brasa, Blackened Mahi Mahi, and Salmon Salad. Each dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Being gluten-free, I was thrilled to find that Citra Bar & Kitchen had plenty of options that catered to my dietary needs without compromising on taste. Overall, our experience at Citra Bar & Kitchen was outstanding. The revitalization of Hotel Zessa and the exceptional dining experience here is a testament to Santa Ana's commitment to enhancing their community. We can't wait to return, and I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area. You will not be disappointed!“

“Good breakfast. And good service“

“Love it my favorite place to eat“

“Silva's staff are warm & welcoming making you feel as if you are family with outstanding service from Owner Boss Man "Alex", Bartender/Waitress "Jocelyn Prado", Bartender "Maria C.", Waitress "Diana" (Standouts, just to name a few)...Silva's offers great food & drinks, approximately 14 big screen TVs for sporting events or movies or shows, great music with live DJs or live musicians...Brazilian/Latin style with the best atmosphere & service!!!😁🍺🍺🌷🌹💖🌹🌷🥊🥊“

“Good service. Food cooked well. I would like to see white American cheese on the menu for hamburgers & sandwiches. Clean restaurant. Our waiter Gerardo was extremely professional, friendly. He knew the menu, answered all my questions and when I asked for an item that wasn’t on the menu he had helpful alternatives and suggestions. He gave us exceptional customer service. I would definitely come back again to this establishment because of his service. It was our first time at this IHop and we will be back again. Highly recommending this restaurant.“

“Showed up with my boy who was visiting from out of town. Never been to a lounge or bar in Santa Ana before. This is definitely the neighborhood spot, but they made me and my friend feel like regulars.

Claudia hooked it up with the libations. She made it happen. I mean you won’t get Clase Azul here but you’ll get first class food and service.

I had no idea the food was going to be on point as it was and it surprised me. You expect bar food, but this food is on another level. Fresh made tortilla chips served hot with mouth watering and juicy tacos. I had the asada and al pastor. Served hot and fresh.

Claudia and the chef Josh made it real nice for the experience. I highly recommend if you’re in Santa Ana. It’s dark in there so when we came out the doors at 5p you definitely need sun shades or time to adjust.

It’s a perfect vibe in there. Lookout for the baby giraffe!“

“Toda su comida es deliciosa y el ecselente trato , muy familiar.“

“I absolutely love this place. It has excellent food. We have never had an issue with my orders. The owners and their staff are like family. We’re always greeted with a smile and a hug. Kid friendly. I love the live bands on Friday and Saturday nights. And my husband enjoys watching his favorite Teams there on Sunday.“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“

“Just a wonderful dining experience! We had a big group (7 adults/3 kids) and they sat us immediately! We ordered quickly and got our food fast! The servers were so kind and attentive and the food was AMAZING! The pancakes are fluffy and delicious and the omelets are so tasty and filled with toppings! We will be back!“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“

“We had such a great experience at Black Angus, and Warren C. was a huge part of that! His service was absolutely amazing and truly top-tier. He was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our entire meal.

Warren went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, and that kind of service makes a difference. We will definitely be coming back, and honestly, Warren C. is one of the main reasons why! Thank you for making our experience such a great one!“

“Raising Canes always delivers the goods! Excellent,Hot,and fresh every visit!“

“food was fresh and delicious minus missing hash browns“