Diners' Choice: American restaurants in North Orange County

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in North Orange County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa

4.9

4.9 (24)

$30 and under

American

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Eat Chow is your go-to destination for all things comfort. Come stop by at one of our locations for a phenomenal dining experience with your loved ones. On the weekends you can find us slinging brunch and pouring you Mimosas to help ward of those Sunday Scaries. On weekday days and nights expect to sit among locals who have made us a neighborhood favorite!

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Established in 2008.
We started in December of 2008 in a little spot in Costa Mesa.. We are locally owned and operated and have become a local's favorite! We have a second location in Newport Beach (2012) off a PCH in the Newport Shores neighborhood.

Top review

Kent

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Our waitress was so nice, came in on Tuesday morning for a breakfast meeting and it was great.

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Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa

4.8

4.8 (9043)

$31 to $50

American

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Elida

Dined 4 days ago

Always excellent food and service. It never disappoints. Consistent, good quality, great value, and an unforgettable dining experience.

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Popular dish

Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon

Popular dish

Half Flatbread

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

Griffin's

4.8

4.8 (59)

$30 and under

American

Brea / La Habra

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brea, CA, Griffin's welcomes guests with warmth and hospitality. With its inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and a menu full of delectable dishes, it's the ideal spot to relax and enjoy a fantastic meal. Our diverse menu caters to every taste, whether you're planning a leisurely dinner with loved ones, a quick lunch with friends, or a solo meal at the bar. Griffin's offers a relaxed setting where laughter and conversation flow freely. Come as you are, and leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile.

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AmirVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, wonderful people. It's good to see north OC getting some talented chefs with good food. I am certain they will do amazing. Chef is very personable and talented. Servers are very nice and kind. Will quickly become our new local go to place.

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Experience

Daily specials: great food, wine, beer & cocktails

Red Table

4.7

4.7 (284)

$30 and under

American

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

We invite you to Relax, Eat, Drink at Red Table. Four years ago we introduced our edgy interpretation of comfort food to the community of Huntington Harbour. Using ruggedly handsome design elements and integrating a unique collection of furnishings, texture and decor; this "Gastrobar" communicates warmth and authentic hospitality.

The menu is comfortably priced with interesting yet approachable items intended to share and savor. Craft beers and outstanding wines have been selected to compliment the distinctive menu items and enhance the dining experience.
"Relax, Eat, Drink" is the compelling mantra behind the restaurant"s concept. Anticipate exceptional service, amazing food and a delightful dining experience when you gather at the Red Table.

Gastrobar (gas.tro.bar) n. a public gathering place where high quality food, craft beer and fine wines are served and celebrated

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Peggy

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Always a great experience ! Four of us how come regularly !

Lemon & Thyme

4.8

4.8 (79)

$30 and under

American

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Lemon & Thyme Costa Mesa Is proud to bring you an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors around the world.

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Marjorie

Dined 5 days ago

This was my second time eating here. Everything was memorable, especially the bread and the asparagus bisque, which I am still thinking about. The menu has some very creative and unusual choices, including an Octopus Al Pastor with avocado foam, pickles, lardon, pineapple relish, and fingerling potatoes. This is the kind of food you take time to savor each bite of. The service is exceptional, we felt special! I look forward to going back.

THE RANCH Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (4111)

$50 and over

American

Anaheim

About the restaurant

Named Restaurant of the Year in Anaheim and Best Steakhouse by LA Times, THE RANCH Restaurant offers a seasonal menu inspired by our very own local organic heirloom Farm in the Santa Ana Mountains. Our Culinary Team is led by Executive Chef Pedro Garcia and Chef de Cuisine Raul Garcia, our bar program boasts rare and popular whiskeys, and our wine program is supported by an award-winning cellar and a team of 10 sommeliers.

Join us nightly for dinner starting at 5:00pm!

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JohnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Jimmy our waiter and the team was above and beyond our expectations. Food was delicious and excellent, prime rib was humongous. Come hungry and you won't go home disappointed.

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Popular dish

16 oz Prime Angus New York Strip

Popular dish

Old Fashioned Pecan Pie

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58 oz Cowboy Ribeye

Bosscat Orange

4.7

4.7 (570)

$31 to $50

American

Orange

About the restaurant

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 best 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 & Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. New flavors and recipes are often brought into the kitchen. All cooks on staff are encouraged to brainstorm and eat with the executive chef, Peter Petro. This collaborative process is the foundation of their culinary art. Encouraging and fostering new ideas with seasonal produce, meats and spices fosters the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate.

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RobertVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The food was great, and the service was really great. We loved everything.

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Popular dish

12 Hour Beef Short Rib

4.6

4.6 (96)

$30 and under

American

Anaheim Hills

About the restaurant

Our tale began in the heart of the kitchen, with just a handful of humble ingredients and a spark of inspiration. Before we knew it, we were crafting dishes that whispered (or sometimes shouted) to every palate.

At STORY, inspiration isn’t just a goal—it’s a promise. Maybe it’s the bold, unapologetic flavors of our pizzas or the inventive twists in our craft cocktails. Perhaps it’s the ambiance that wraps you up and makes you feel... something. Or maybe it’s the company you keep around the table that makes it all unforgettable.

So, sit back and let our service do more than just serve—let them captivate you with the stories behind our dishes, the magic in our drinks, and the passion of our owner, who dreamed up this space just so you could add your own story to ours.

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Cheri

Dined 2 days ago

What a cool vibe in this restaurant! Hooray to unique decor! Loved the lighting especially. Made a reservation for lunch on a Thursday. They were quite busy which means they will probably be around for awhile. Our short rib pasta and chicken sandwiches were very good. There are many other menu items that I will go back for. Anaheim Hills is lucky to have this fun, new dining option!

A PCH

4.6

4.6 (619)

$31 to $50

American

Seal Beach

About the restaurant

A PCH is the newest dining concept by River Jetty Restaurant Group led by partners Joseph ‘McG’ Nichol and Jordan Otterbein of A Restaurant, A Market, A Crystal Cove, and CdM Restaurant.
With Executive Chef Luis Capiz at the helm, the seasonally focussed modern-American menu showcases River Jetty Restaurant Group’s most iconic dishes of land and sea.

Experience genuine hospitality and an elevated, contemporary take on the culinary experience in a lively and welcoming atmosphere with breathtaking views overlooking Alamitos Bay.

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Sara

Dined 6 days ago

Such an amazing place!! It was our first time dining in and we will for sure be back. The service was immaculate and the attention to detail with all of the food and drinks was incredible.

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Experience

Sunset Sips

Citrus City Grille- Orange

4.5

4.5 (938)

$30 and under

American

Orange

About the restaurant

Citrus City Grille Restaurant and Lounge, American Cuisine with a touch of Mediterranean flavors.
Our location, which opened in 1995, is located in the heart of Downtown Orange Circle offering the highest quality food. We are famous for catering big size parties with our exceptional open space and our unmatched customer service.
Indoor and Outdoor dining available.
Full Craft Bar - Award Winning Wine List - Purveyor of Quality Food.
Banquet/ Catering Services Available (on-site/off-site)

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Albert

Dined 5 days ago

Last year we ate here and had a very pleasant visit. This year we made the mistake of going to lunch when many offices were having their holiday event at the restaurant. It was extremely noisy and quite difficult to carry on a table conversation. Would come back, but would avoid any holiday gatherings next time.

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