Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Santa Ana

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianMexicanSpanishPizzeriaBarbecue

Regions

North Orange CountySouth Orange County

Neighborhoods

AnaheimCosta MesaFullertonHuntington BeachIrvineNewport Beach

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6

Exceptional(743)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 47 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

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2. Anepalco Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(641)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Orange

Booked 5 times today

Anepalco is a modern Mexican restaurant located next to ALO Hotel in Orange, California. Our restaurant combines traditional Mexican ingredients with a modern twist. We focus on bringing flavors from all regions of Mexico to your palate. Come and try our famous chilaquiles, organic handmade tortillas, Huitlacoche Octopus tacos or al pastor tacos for lunch. Visit us for dinner where the menu gets sophisticated with a Agua Chile Negro, Chichilo Mole, Short Ribs Barbacoa with chochoyotes or Pork Belly Tacos. Treat yourself with a dessert like corn cake with nopal ice cream or an amazing Horchata Strawberry Cheesecake. Anepalco have a great variety of Mexican wines from Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, and specialize in tequila and mezcal craft cocktails. Come and join us for a great dining experience by Chef Daniel Godinez.

3. Top of The V

4.3

Awesome(963)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Anaheim

Booked 6 times today

Top of The V, 12th floor rooftop setting provides spectacular views where guests can enjoy SoCal’s year-round beautiful weather as well as features an exhibition kitchen, private dining room, pool and a stunning outdoor dining terrace with fire pits. We embrace culinary influences throughout Spain and love to introduce guests to new techniques and flavors. To accompany the menu is a Spanish-influenced beverage program and modern classics, resulting in an effortlessly cool craft cocktail bar. Our bar’s feature 20 taps that pour local craft beers from across California, and the wine list features bottles from Spain, California, Oregon and the Old World.

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4. Ruscello - Nordstrom South Coast Plaza

4.6

Exceptional(211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Costa Mesa

Booked 6 times today

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the third floor of Nordstrom South Coast Plaza, on the corner of Bristol & Sunflower.We are open for dine-in service and outdoor patio dining and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (714) 850-2510 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends

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5. Rock & Brews - Tustin

4.2

Awesome(256)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tustin

Booked 1 time today

At Rock & Brews – Tustin, we are more than just another family restaurant and bar, and our Rock ‘n’ Roll experience will change the way you dine with your friends and family. Our tasty menu offers a wide selection of quality American comfort food and our bar serves the area’s best local and international craft beer on tap.Come for the taste, stay for the rock ‘n’ roll. When you dine at Rock & Brews – Tustin, you will be immersed in a rock-inspired concert experience that features videos of history’s great rock moments. Our signature Great Wall of Rock showcases some of the biggest rock ‘n’ roll icons of all time. We are currently open for outdoor, indoor, and bar seating.

6. Koisan Sushi

4.3

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Orange

Koisan Sushi is a Japanese restaurant that has offered creative, fresh, and authentic Japanese cuisine at the heart of orange for 40 years. Illuminated by Japanese style lanterns and the walls adorned with specialized craftsman woodwork, Koisan is a time machine to ancient Japan. Koisan's dining experience can be approached one of two ways. Diners can request the dining room where the kitchen menus such as the Seafood Tokyo Udon Pasta, or the or Miso Black Cod Entrees are available; or request the sushi bar to order sushi and sashimi such as Toro (Bluefin Tuna Belly) or Tai (Sea Bream) a la carte with the help of our skilled chef Ken. The sushi bar is a coveted place for many regular customers, where beginners and pros are welcome alike. Koisan also offers a large selection of alcoholic beverages, specializing in Japanese Beer and Imported Sake - offered during Orange's best Happy Hour. Now offering $45 Omakase!Note*: Sushi Bar seating does not grant access to Kitchen Entrees.

7. ZAMA Lounge

4.3

Awesome(70)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Fullerton

Booked 2 times today

Latin, Spanish Inspired Tapas Paired With Our Amazing Unique Craft Cocktails

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8. Nick's Newport Beach

4.8

Exceptional(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newport Beach

Booked 141 times today

We are committed to being among the best in the industry, operating friendly, relaxed, comfortable restaurants for all guests.

9. Zov's Irvine

4.7

Exceptional(650)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Irvine

Booked 12 times today

Zov’s Irvine is Orchard Hills premiere upscale, family-focused dining establishment. Open to serve breakfast, lunch, brunch & dinner, Zov's Irvine is your neighborhood kitchen & bar. As the second expansion of renowned Zov's Bistro & Bakery in Tustin, Zov's Irvine carries on the tradition of serving Eastern Mediterranean inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in an upscale, yet casual cafe atmosphere--complete with al fresco patio dining. Guests with families are welcome to order a craft cocktails and award winning tarts for dessert! Zov's specialties include items unique to Irvine, including Tahini Taco's, Signature Salads, Two Way Kebobs, and the comforting family favorite Rotisserie Chicken. Don't forget Zov's wine list, where you will find award winning favorites that will have you coming back for romantic dinners for two or a night out with the family. Gourmet Take Out & Catering is available

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10. Descanso - Standard Dining

4.7

Exceptional(582)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Costa Mesa

Booked 23 times today

THIS PAGE IS FOR OUR STANDARD DINING TABLES ONLY. For reservations at our Plancha Tables (Where the Chef Cooks at Your Table), please search for DESCANSO PLANCHA DINING on Open Table or call us at 714.486.3798Descanso is a modern taqueria in that it celebrates authentic Mexican flavors and recipes executed in a lively setting that brings in the smells, sounds and energy of a busy Mexican town.Types of Dining at Descanso:PLANCHAAt a Plancha Table, you will receive an intimate experience with our Planchero Chefs. This is a multi-course menu where your meal is cooked in front of you at your table! Please go to our DESCANSO PLANCHA DINING page in order to book for this experience online.STANDARD DININGMake a reservation here for our indoor dining room or patio.TACO BARThe Taco Bar (Counter) is an a la carte version of the Plancha Experience where one of our chefs cooks in front of you at a counter top.INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BARBar Top Seating indoor and patio

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paul
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, good atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff
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Anepalco RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Orange
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4.6
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Laurence
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service upon arrival . From start to finish. We actually had reservations inside with a beautiful view. We ended staying the whole night since our friends made reservations for 7pm - we got there at 5pm. So we were there till 11!! We had a beautiful view of the disney fireworks as well. We had the “couch lounge table” and it was very nice! Servers were attentive and had attention to detail . Charred octopus, coastal paella, toasted Spanish bread and the shrimp is what we got - all DELICIOUS!! Drinks were good . Overall it was well worth it!
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Top of The VPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Anaheim
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4.3
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Daniel
Orange County •32 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
WE had a fun Valentine's Day lunch. We arrived at 11:45 and were literally the first patrons there, so got nice prompt service.
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Rock & Brews - TustinPrice: Moderate• American• Tustin
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4.2
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Judith
Orange County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I had been to the original location years ago. It is consistent with great staff. I specifically want to give a shout out to Nick who is patient and very informative. When we asked about the different offerings we decided on their Ahi tuna wraps and for dessert their fried apple pie.
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.6
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BrittanyVIP
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
the best time and great service and the food is always perfect
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Ruscello - Nordstrom South Coast PlazaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Costa Mesa
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4.6

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