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Ruby Reds BBQ
★ Featured

Ruby Reds BBQ

La Habra · $$

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.

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the picnic cafe
Featured
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San Clemente

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.

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El Toro Gourmet Meats
Lake Forest

El Toro Gourmet Meats

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

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Harbor House Café
$$
Dana Point

Harbor House Café

American · omelettes

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

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Mamon
Lake Forest

Mamon

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

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Moe's Deli
Laguna Hills

Moe's Deli

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

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Pub Thirty-Two
Mission Viejo

Pub Thirty-Two

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

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Snooty Fox
$$
Laguna Hills

Snooty Fox

Breakfast · Lunch

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

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Stadium Brew Co.
Aliso Viejo

Stadium Brew Co.

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

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The Stand - American Classics Redefined
Rancho Santa Margarita

The Stand - American Classics Redefined

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

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