New American Restaurants near Yorba Linda, CA

“Michelin-Level Experience at Outback Prices The Wild Artichoke in Yorba Linda is a hidden gem. I was expecting something entirely different — and was pleasantly surprised in the best possible way. We started with the smashed potatoes and endive salad, which made for perfect appetizers: light enough not to spoil our appetite, yet full of flavor to whet it. The portions were ideal for sharing with my wife. For our main courses, we ordered from the lunch menu. I had the Wagyu burger, and my wife went with the tempura fish and chips. I’m not sure how they did it, but every bite was incredibly well-balanced. The fish had a crispy exterior, just the right touch of Maldon salt, and a beautifully firm, flaky interior. The tartar sauce was exceptional — rich, creamy, and unlike any I’ve had before. The burger was a standout. Each ingredient was distinct and purposeful — no unnecessary fillers. Every component worked in harmony to deliver deep, layered flavors in every bite. We ended the meal with the Basque cheesecake, which was beautifully presented. It wasn’t overly sweet, and the perfectly burnt top paired wonderfully with the sweet berry compote. A special treat was getting to meet the head chef. What a pleasant surprise. He shared the story behind one of his dishes and mentioned that every item on the menu has its own story and purpose. That passion really comes through in the food. I’ve dined at many fine restaurants, and I can confidently say the quality here rivals places charging $150–$200 per plate. The value is extraordinary for the caliber of cuisine offered. This is a truly special hidden gem — perfect for a relaxed lunch with friends or an intimate dinner date. I can’t wait to try the rest of their menu!“

“Jordan was the best server ever. Very attentive, kind, and amazing !! Barbie and Adam are both amazing and the food is always so fresh, delicious, and beautiful. This place is a regular stop for us. Everything on the menu is great, can't go wrong !!“

“Excellent food and atmosphere“

“Place is down the way from work pancakes are bomb I always get the number 20 pancake breakfast and there loaded breakfast burrito is great!!!!!“

“Decent food and fairly good service (if you dine-in) in a snazzy and modern looking location. On one hand, it's kinda like a "Dave's" but with a bar, which is a plus. On the other hand, it's pricing parallels "Dave's," which I personally think is too high for what I'm getting.

That being said, I haven't been in a "Dave's" for a while, and maybe this place IS better. That being said,

Go here if you like "Dave's."“

“My daughter and I ate there yesterday for the first time! The chicken was very tender and tasty… I recommend the chicken club sandwich. My daughter got the Cobb salad and the portion was huge! Their specialty lemonades are really good too! I tried the strawberry and basil! Yum!“

“I gotta give it up to Irene such great customer service, always with a positive additude and smile. Ever since the first time I came here I've always been greeted and I feel welcomed, also if u would like to know some good choices on the menu ask Irene ? good food great taste awesome employees“

“Love, love, love this place so much that I wish they had a location in GiG Harbor, WA. I would eat there multiple times a week as we do when we visit here in Chino.The food is so good. The fish variety in taco form is awesome and the staff is so nice and professional and seem genuinely happy.“

“Finney’s has a busy sports-pub vibe, with TVs angled every booth and a bustling indoor/outdoor table scene. The service was great despite the place being packed, and we appreciated the attentive listening (i.e., including small details like easily receiving room-temperature water instead of ice water on first request). Our flatbreads were excellent as well.“

“I forgot the name of our male server ..gave us outstanding service ..very attentive, all I remember was he had curly hair and was going to medical school. An amazing human being it's so nice to see a young person with so much ambition. Hopefully, he will be rewarded for all his hard work.“

“Unique food presentation & taste good !“

“We stopped in from Ohio and ate, and it was the best chicken parm we have ever had. We got the chicken parmesian poutine and the Philly cheese steak sandwich and split it, and there was more than enough for two people. I would definately return here.“

“Great beer and food. Recommend the firecracker shrimp appetizer“

“great place for dining....“

“An owner that truly gets it!! Come here and enjoy!“

“I love BJ's! One of my favorite places to eat, makes me feel so nostalgic. I came here with my boyfriend today for Valentine's Day and we had the best time thanks to Bryan! The service was fast and he was also very communicative about our order and how soon it was coming out. I am very happy to have celebrated vday here!“

“Like Old Town Orange (formally The Circle) blocks have been closed to accommodate outdoor dining. We really appreciate that!! Incredibly friendly wait staff!!“

“Came in due to business in the area. Did not disappoint. I sat at the bar and my bartender was fantastic. Friendly and made food suggestions. The beef carpaccio and fried quail were awesome.“

“Had a great experience with Dragon Dogs 2 weeks ago at the Anaheim Convention Center. Lorraine was friendly and kind. The portions were generous and everything was delicious. I highly recommend the carne asada dog and the chorizo fries. Though I'm not local, I'll make a point to seek them out the next time I'm in town.“

“Excellent service great views awesome food“

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

“Make reservations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s otherwise it’s a long wait.“

“They are very kind to the public.“

“Zov’s is a very nice place, with a friendly atmosphere and staff, and great food!!“

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

“The food here is always hot and delicious. The servers are amazing!“

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

“Everything is great at Nick's I hear. Im kinda stuck on the Ch Burgers and Fries. The whole bunch of them are super cool and go out of there way to make sure your happy.. The touch up you made to the store the last few years are nice. Thanks so much for being the best in Town.“

“I took my very picky 95 year old mother for dinner. We were warned by a friend to order in advance, which was key. She had an enormous fried chicken dinner, which while a bit pricey was delicious. We did use napkins to soak up the oil on the plate first.

I had the Fish and Chips, and it was delicious. Ordered my mom's chicken ahead by 25 minutes. So we only had a five minute wait for her food, important since "hangry" is her middle name.

The one downside which basically ruined dinner for us, and other diners, were a family whose kid was literally screaming, laughing at the top of her lungs for 45 minutes straight. The family sat at the farthest end of the restaurant while their noisy daughter was two tables away. Screaming.

We couldn't hear ourselves talk, and she was literally louder than everything else in the restaurant. The staff were young and hard working, understaffed if anything, and the manager should have had a chat with the family about quieting the child or leaving. It was unconscionably unacceptable behavior by the parents. We figured the daughter was 5-7.

I'm the father of two boys, one of whom was "spirited", but we never allowed that behavior. We either didn't go out with them until they showed they could behave properly, or in the case of a meltdown, we promptly took them outside till they cooled off. We had more than a few dinners where one of us sat in the car with one of boys! Family friendly does not mean "out of control" playground behavior.

I suppose it's not fair to ask the young kids working there to be put in the position of reminding parents that they need to respect their fellow diners. Especially with the level of hate and rage in current society.

But it's also not the role of the customers. We did see a large family wait for five minutes to order, discuss the screaming kid, and left, unable to tolerate it. Oh, and they had kids with them the same age.

Parking was a bit strange. You park in the lot, go through a gate that locks behind you, into the restaurant. But... that same gates locks so you have to walk around the restaurant into the parking lot to get back to your car. You can't use the gate. Not an issue for me, especially after all that fattening food, but my mom was in a wheelchair, so I propped open the gate, walked to the car in the disabled spot, drive closer to my mom, and fetched her and brought her to the car. So if you have folks with you that have limited mobility be aware. This was on a Saturday night, so maybe the gate isn't locked during the day.

The food was great, I'd recommend to plan and order ahead if you don't want a long wait. Not inexpensive or fast food, but worth it. We'll go again.

Parking: See my post for details.

Kid-friendliness: See post.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but beware of the locking gate. See post.“

“I picked up a DoorDash from this place this morning. I also have lived in and work in Fullerton since 2019. I’ve never heard of this place! But the staff was friendly and it smelled divine in there! Can’t wait to try it!“

“Great food great company great service“

“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!“

“live entertainment , good service“

“Rise Rooftop Lounge So Cool. My Friend Sophia Is A Great Singer In YouTube & Live Music. My Girlfriend Julie & I Are Really Love To See The View In Disneyland Fireworks.“

“First time there… the food was excellent and the service was great! Friendly and very helpful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food is so good ! Service is awesome !“

“Hands down a true culinary journey through food and storytelling, Chef Kyle McClelland's experience and artistry shine throughout the evening. From delicate scallops and imported French prawns to salsify and swordfish, he treated each course with refinement and intriguing flavor profiles. And caviar!--Need I say more?! Our favorites included the handmade pasta stuffed with short rib and the lamb chops, which were altogether astounding at just how tender, non-gamey and delectable they were. The desserts were like little streams of consciousness entering your mouth with every bite. The Kouign-Amann was the best pastry we've had since visiting France.

This intimate 18-seater restaurant gives you direct access to speak with the chefs and watch some of the kitchen magic. The wine parings are on point. The atmosphere is inviting and enthralling. Don't forgo visiting DTTN 2.0 next door either before or after your meal (entrance is included with the purchase of your meal at TRUST). The cocktails are superb and owner/operator Jason Quinn is on hand to exceed your expectations of service.

"In food we TRUST."“

“I would suggest mobile ordering. It will be so much faster.“

“Very clean restaurant, excellent service. This used to be the old Ruby’s restaurant. While Ruby’s lowered their quality, Streamliner stepped it up. We have eaten here many times. The hand breaded chicken sandwich, Chinese chicken salad, carnitas omelette, corned beef, eggs Benedict are all worth trying. The burgers are good and the fries are piping hot and well seasoned. Happy hour is good too! The only thing I can’t recommend is the blueberry pancakes. The regular ones are great but the use frozen blueberries and don’t drain them leading to a soggy pancake.“

“Great good, atmosphere, and service. Came by for a MNF game while in town for a realty conference this week. Waitress Allie was amazing! Highly recommend!“

“I found out about this place through my cousin who was performing live with her band. It was great getting to sit at the bar, order a milkshake and enjoy the live music. Very nice place to enjoy a meal and get together with friends. The staff was great and I only regret that I wasn't hungry enough to order more food.“

“The food is good, huge Portion’s . Many different food options to choose from. Cool atmosphere. Very artsy ! It was worth the day trip.“

“We relaxed and enjoyed the end of a busy day here and the gentleman who served us let us know as we paid our tab it was his first day. He was professional and very pleasant. Thank you front room for hiring a good quality person in a time when quality people can be hard to find. We enjoyed the time spent there and look forward to a future visit.“

“What a fantastic surprise finding a restaurant that delivers delicious plant based AND regular food! We were so pleased with the excellent quality of everything we ordered. The delivery was so fast and the prices are very reasonable!

Dietary restrictions: Creative and delicious plant based food!“

“Small place, but deceptively good. The food was on point and our waitress was nice, helpful and attentive. Will definitely eat here again when I am this way.“

“Found this lil spot yesterday and it was amazing. Gluten free pizza was SO GOOD which is a tough thing to come by with my diet. Great options for those who like beer, great mixed drinks. Overall wonderful experience for just driving by.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options“

“The service here was top-tier. Everyone is super friendly and it looks like a fun work environment because everyone actually looked happy ? we reserved a table outside for our +1 pup that was with us and when we arrived they had a water bowl and a dog menu for him- such a cute touch!
The food was amazing- a pastrami sandwich for me, the carnitas egg Benedict for my boyfriend and the beef and egg bowl for the pups, with a side of peanut butter of course! The food arrived FAST. Under 10 minutes to receive it- it was hot, great portions, fresh and amazing flavor!
The michelada mix was good too- something I have found is hard to come by when eating out. The boyfriend had the Irish coffee which he also enjoyed.
Overall great experience. It was a bit pricey at $90 for our meals, the 2 drinks and tip included but you definitely get what you pay for! 10/10 would recommend. Thank you VR!“

“We came for the ambiance but the food and drinks were out of this world. The service was impeccable and let me just add the food was delicious. I had the birria tacos and my finance had the brisket grilled cheese. Both dishes were flavorful and filling.

Now for the bar. Our drinks were perfect. They were well balanced so even though they were boozy (2 and I was good) they were delicious!“

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