35 Best American Restaurants in Santa Ana

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

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

“vegetavle beef soup and house salad was good“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Good breakfast. And good service“

“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“

“Great service nice servers“

“Food is delicious and service is great!“

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

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

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

“Really good sandwiches and beer. Mixed experiences with select staff. A couple awkward - not so welcoming interactions with 2 male staff on two separate days. Did not feel welcomed. Other than those two guys, the rest of the staff are very friendly, prompt, and welcoming.“

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

“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!“

“Love it my favorite place to eat“

“Benito was a very pleasant and professional server. He maintained a friendly smile throughout our experience and consistently made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He was prompt in taking our order, got everything correct, and ensured that our food was served hot and fresh. We truly appreciated his excellent service and attention to detail.“

“the Chow great. the latrine clean“

“Best dinner of my life?? I’m too tipsy because I got the wine pairing, but as far as I can remember, yes- best dinner of my life. The sushi was impeccable. The tempura was the best I ever had. The avocado tempura?? A sensual experience. I was SO disappointed to hear they’re closing down permanently by summer. You must try this place before we lose this chef to Spain.“

“Amazing experience! Service was fast and friendly service. We didn’t know about the Dinner special and our server Julio was very on top of letting us about such. Julio has 10/10 service as he was friendly and checked on us often to ensure we had our drinks filled and food was tasty. Great experience and food! Would recommend coming here :)“

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

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

“good not bad have good service“

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

“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!“

“I’ve spent an hour of my lunch break here almost five times a week, and Cafe 201 never disappoints. The service is fast, the staff is very kind, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. It’s located inside a building with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy your break. My go to is the spicy chai latte extra hot, and it’s always perfect. The food here is absolutely great as well.“

“Let me start out by saying the burgers were delicious! TK Burgers hosted a company lunch for us and we were not disappointed. Tristen and Saul went above and beyond to meet our needs. The fries were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were all fresh. We will definitely be using them for future events.“

“Good breakfast. And good service“

“Due to a change in distributers, the food choices were very limited. That had never happened before. The only meat choices were sirloin steak and salmon. Hope they get that all straightened out because Black Angus is a place we like to frequent.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“food was fresh and delicious minus missing hash browns“