Best Casual Restaurants in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

This was our first visit and we loved the restaurant! The decor... the friendly hostess... the attentiveness.... the food!! We will certainly be back!!

Decided to try a new place for my birthday. Over all the food was great with the exception of one dish. I ordered the salmon with the piccata sauce and vegetables. The salmon was extremely dry but the sauce made up for the dryness of the salmon. My kids had a pizza and pesto capellini which they enjoyed. I would go back but order something else besides the salmon. The noise level was a bit too loud for my liking. Perhaps it was the crowd that evening but it was a little difficult to hold a conversation with my kids without having to repeat myself.

What’s better than lunch on a patio overlooking a lake? Beyond that, the service was fantastic and the food is varied and delicious. A must try are their Brussels Sprouts, even if you think you don’t like them, theirs are a must. They should be on the dessert menu instead. I highly recommend The Blind Pig.

Food and service are always great. We have been like 4 times after my daughters volleyball tournaments

We expected a long wait, since it was Valentine’s Day and very crowded, but we were pleasantly surprised that we didn’t have to wait too long to be seated. The food was great (we shared a meal for two) and the service was outstanding. We didn’t catch the name of our server (the receipt says Sabrina) but she made this a fantastic dining experience. Super friendly and helpful. We are going to be repeat customers, for sure.—Dave C