Where Orange Countyactually sits down.

Noodle St Fullerton

Chinese

The Authentic Flavors of Asia. Get a taste of our signature hand pulled noodles and house made specials. Multiple Locations

Ruby Reds BBQ

BBQ · Ribs

Smoked in-house, made from scratch. Certified Black Angus brisket, slow-smoked Texas style. Sides and sauces made right here in the kitchen — breakfast through dinner, seven days a week.

the picnic cafe

Fresh Sandwiches · charcuterie

The Picnic Cafe is a coastal San Clemente cafe built around easy, beautiful picnic food: boxes, bites, drinks, flowers, and catering-friendly options made for beach days, gatherings, and everyday treats.

The Taco Stand

Mexican · street taco

Delicious tacos and more

3rd Place Coffee

Cozy community coffee shop with in-house bakes, breakfast burritos, a dog-friendly patio, and Wednesday open-mic nights.

Ahi Ahi Sushi Bar and Grill

Casual sushi bar known for the Foothill Ranch Roll, lunch specials, and weekday happy hour.

Alibertos Jr Mexican Food

Hidden-gem Mexican spot inside a gas station; Monster Burrito and famous fish tacos; serves breakfast.

Aloha BBQ

Local Hawaiian BBQ spot with house-made marinades and fresh-cooked plate lunches

Ameci Pizza & Pasta

Neighborhood pizzeria serving pizza, pasta, subs, and broasted chicken

Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant

Family-run Italian and seafood restaurant in Mission Viejo since 1986 with brick-oven pizza and a popular happy hour

Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Foothill Ranch

Mexican · tacos

Each restaurant is family-owned so that we can serve you the highest quality, fresh, authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Each location also has its own specialty dishes and drink specials. Our location is known for its grande burritos and delicious margaritas.

Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Lake Forest

Mexan · tacos

Founded in 1997 by Sal Avila and now owned by his daughter Nathalie Avila Ruttkay, Avila’s El Ranchito Lake Forest continues the family tradition Mamá Avila began in 1966 with recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico, right here in the heart of Lake Forest.

Bardega

Retro bar and bodega-style market serving craft cocktails, steaks, apps, and house-made desserts

Biagio's Italian Restaurant

Family-run neighborhood Italian restaurant serving homemade dishes since 1976

Bowlista

Superfood cafe with customizable acai bowls, vibrant smoothies, and immunity shots (4.9-star rated).

Brio Brio Bakery & Café

Japanese-inspired bakery café with shokupan sandos, matcha desserts, and cozy patio seating

Cafe Eightyone

Fast-casual café; breakfast burritos and fruit smoothies; open mornings through mid-afternoon.

Cafe Sakana

Sushi

cafe/SAKANA is a family-owned Japanese restaurant originating from Monterey, California, now located in Newport Beach. We are focused on bringing simple and healthy Japanese cuisine, serving high-quality sushi and Japanese food, with a casual dining experience

Celinda's

Family-run Mexican restaurant known for enchiladas and margaritas.

Charros Kitchen and Catering

Authentic Mexican kitchen for breakfast burritos, weekend menudo, and full-service event catering.

Chuck E. Cheese Foothill Ranch

Kid-friendly arcade, pizza restaurant, and birthday party destination.

Chuponcito

Family-owned modern Mexican kitchen; house-made horchata and chilaquiles; breakfast until 11am weekdays/12pm weekends.

Classic Chinese Restaurant

Longtime local Chinese restaurant

Cloud Cafe

Family-owned breakfast café known for steamed omelets and Belgian waffles

Coffee Roasters

Local coffee roastery and cafe pouring house-roasted espresso drinks.

Cuca's Mexican Food

Family-recipe Mexican food made fresh daily; dine-in, takeout, and catering (4.8-star rated).

DeLucia's Italian Restaurant and Bar

Family-run Italian restaurant with 40+ years of Orange County history

Ding Tea Foothill Ranch

Bubble tea shop serving milk and fruit teas with fun add-ins.

Diotima Bakehouse

Artisan French-style bakery praised as one of the best in OC for flaky handmade croissants and quality coffee

El Camaguey Market & Taqueria

Mexican · Street Food

A beloved Anaheim institution serving authentic Mexican street food since 1978. Known for their carne asada burritos, al pastor tacos, and homemade salsas. The kind of place locals keep to themselves — but can't help sharing.

El Toro Gourmet Meats

Old-school butcher market famous for carne asada, sandwiches, and wine pairings

Empanada Man Pizzeria

Argentine-Italian joint serving hand-crafted empanadas, pizzas, and pastas for 10+ years (4.8-star rated).

Greek Bistro

Family-run Greek bistro famous for New Zealand lamb chops, saganaki, and catering

Hacienda La Joya

Family-owned Mexican restaurant serving homestyle dishes like carnitas and menudo

Harbor House Café

American · omelettes

24-hour standby offering a big menu of homestyle fare, from egg dishes to Mexican food.

Hatam Restaurant

Family-run Persian kitchen serving char-broiled koobideh lamb shank and wedding catering

Haute Cafe & Market

Organic-focused cafe and market with a shaded patio, serving breakfast burritos, smoothies, and gluten-free fare.

Heaven On A Fork

Beloved Persian restaurant known for kebabs, tahdig, and stews

Ironwood

Locally owned upscale New American restaurant with a heated patio and Saddleback Mountain views

Kanpai Sushi

Neighborhood sushi spot known for fresh fish and rolls like the Dynamite Roll and Albacore Lover Roll.

Khan Sushi

Family-owned sushi restaurant with classic rolls and chef specials.

Kin Sushi

Japanese sushi restaurant with happy hour and Sunday dinner specials

Kona Coffee District

Hawaiian-themed café serving Kona coffee and island food

Kona Loa Coffee

Hawaiian-inspired local coffee shop rated 4.9 stars for lattes like the Strawberry Shortcake and Zebra Mocha

Koya Sushi

Japanese restaurant running buy-1-get-1-50%-off on all rolls; spicy tuna crispy rice and specialty rolls.

La Casita Olvera

Family-run Mexican spot known for $1 Taco Tuesdays, tableside guacamole, and a Sunday brunch buffet; calls itself "the happiest place in Foothill Ranch."

La Fiesta Mexican Grill

Festive Mexican grill serving tacos, burritos, and margaritas.

La Tia Tacos & More

Local taco shop serving street tacos and Mexican plates.

La Tia Tacos & More

Fast-casual Mexican joint famous for quesabirria tacos with consome; serves breakfast and dinner.

Las Golondrinas Mexican Food

Casual Mexican deli counter known for fajita tacos fish tacos and breakfast burritos

Los Primos Mexican Food

Casual Mexican eatery serving tacos, burritos, and breakfast plates.

Lupes Mexican Eatery

Char-grilled Mexican eatery; 1lb carnitas/al pastor/steak meals; open late Thu-Sat until midnight.

Maison De Pho

Neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant for pho, grilled pork, and spring rolls.

Mamon

Independent sandwich shop with breakfast burritos, craft beer, and natural ingredients (5.0-star rated).

Mangi Con Amore

Cozy family-style Italian spot known for eggplant parmigiano and pasta fagioli soup

Milk and Honey

Cozy café blending gourmet coffee, boba, and French pastry; Spanish Latte and Nutella crépe; study-friendly.

Minato Sushi

Local independent sushi restaurant serving Lake Forest families for over two decades

Moe's Deli

Local deli famous for its pastrami and lobster sandwiches; closed Sundays

MOONO

Asian fusion kitchen serving ramen, poke, and Japanese-inspired dishes.

Natraj Cuisine of India

Long-running Indian restaurant with a popular lunch buffet, garlic naan, and tandoori

Newport Landing Restaurant

Seafood · oysters

For over thirty years, Newport Landing Restaurant provides an award winning upscale casual atmosphere located on the harbor’s edge, with some of the best views of Newport Harbor from the upstairs Oyster Bar, the outside covered Lanai patio or one of its dining rooms. At Newport Landing, we are dedicated to serving the freshest, and when possible, sustainable seafood available. We only serve fresh hand cut steaks and fresh ground hamburger, fresh natural steroid free chicken breasts, fresh breads delivered daily, and fresh locally sourced produce. Local California wine list, craft beers, and tropical drinks, along with the “Longest Happy Hour in Town” served in our upstairs Oyster Bar.

Omomo Tea Shoppe

Quality-focused boba tea shop (est. 2018); ube matcha, mango fruit tornado, and oreo brûlée green tea.

Ozen Sushi

Local sushi spot with baked rolls, bento boxes, and seared scallops (4.4-star rated).

Perla's Taqueria

Hidden-gem taqueria praised for carne asada tacos pollo mole and fresh ceviche

Phở 79

Vietnamese · Pho

An icon of Little Saigon. Phở 79 has been ladling out slow-simmered broth and hand-cut rice noodles since 1979. The lines stretch around the building on weekend mornings — and every bowl is worth the wait.

Pho King Way

Affordable Vietnamese pho house; signature bowls with filet mignon and fresh spring rolls.

Pho King Way

Vietnamese noodle house since 1986 with flavorful pho banh mi and Thai tea

Poke Bowlz

Build-your-own poke bowls and Hawaiian-inspired fare.

Pub Thirty-Two

Irish gastropub with live music a dog-friendly patio and a 4.8-star rating

Pupusas Perlita

Salvadoran pupuseria offering authentic pupusas and Latin comfort food.

RC's Watering Hole

Local bar and grill (formerly Center Bar & Grill) hosting live bands on weekends; Foothill Ranch's go-to night scene.

Redshift Coffee Roasters

Independent specialty coffee roaster and café

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

Family-friendly Mexican grill famous for fajitas, fresh chips and salsa, and coconut margaritas

Romano Cucina Laguna Hills

Italian · pasta

Romano Cucina serves authentic Italian food. Our family-run restaurants provide a casual and comfortable atmosphere that is sure to make you feel right at home. Our pastas and pizza exemplify the traditions of home cooked Italian cuisine. We offer a unique selection of martinis, specialty cocktails and a variety of wines by the glass or bottle. Our Romano Cucina family looks forward to seeing and serving you soon!

Sake Sushi

Neighborhood sushi spot serving fresh rolls and sashimi.

Sana'a Cafe

Yemeni/Middle Eastern coffeehouse and bakery, open late

Seal Beach Fish Co.

Seafood · Fresh Fish

Seal Beach Fish Company seeks to bridge the gap between fishermen and consumers by providing the highest-quality seafood available. We source our fish locally from our boat, "F/V Raptor," out of Seal Beach, CA. In addition, we have connected a fleet of small boats and artisanal fishermen from the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and California who devote their lives to perfecting their craft of harvesting fish.

Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room

Family-owned Chicago-style pizzeria with a 25-tap craft beer room and daily specials.

Seven Seas Roasting Co.

Veteran-owned specialty coffee shop; lavender honey latte and avocado toast; free Wi-Fi and patio seating.

Shanghai Place

Family-run Chinese restaurant known for sizzling rice soup honey walnut shrimp and generous portions

Snooty Fox

Breakfast · Lunch

Neighborhood American restaurant and bar, a longtime family favorite for casual eats

Stadium Brew Co.

Local brewery + gastropub; house-brewed Blueberry Lager and Nachos Grande; brunch and patio game-day hangout.

Sunny Dumpling House

Asian-owned, women-owned Chinese dumpling and noodle house

Surfin' Donuts

Local donut shop and grill known for massive fluffy donuts and bacon breakfast burritos

Sushi Kizuna

Edomae-style sushi bar by Chef Masa (ex-Taiko); famous for the Albacore Shooter/Masa Tower and chef's omakase.

Tacos & Co.

Family-owned counter-service spot for tacos burritos and tortas with homemade salsas

Tacos de Birria Estilo Guadalajara

Local gem for birria tacos, quesa tacos with consomme, and roasted salsas

Tacuba Elite

Beloved authentic Mexican taco truck known for birria tacos, al pastor, and tortas

Taqueria De Anda Grill

Casual taco grill serving birria tacos burritos and fresh horchata

Taqueria De Anda-Grill

Street-style tacos and burritos, open late

Thai Bite

Local favorite for authentic Thai; pad thai and crying tiger beef; generous portions at fair prices.

The Stand - American Classics Redefined

Modern American grill known for burgers, salads, and a lively bar scene.

Tutto Fresco

Beloved Italian restaurant and wine bar in RSM Town Center, known for its upscale ambiance and wine list.

Uoko Sushi and Japanese Cuisine

Independent local Japanese restaurant and sushi bar

Urban Grill and Wine Bar

Upscale neighborhood gastropub with boutique wines, creative cocktails, and gourmet comfort food.

Villa Roma

Argentine-Italian restaurant and deli known for empanadas, flan, and half-price empanada Tuesdays

Xclusive Mexican Kitchen

Vibrant Mexican kitchen with live music daily breakfast molcajete and taco Tuesday

Yamame

Japanese restaurant offering sushi, teriyaki, and to-go options.

Zen Sushi

Clean, reliable neighborhood sushi spot with lunch and dinner; yellowtail collar and fresh daily fish.