Best Lunch Restaurants in Santa Ana

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1. Perla Mexican Cuisine

3.9

Excellent(228)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Ana

Booked 1 time today

Located in the energetic, historic street of the Downtown Santa Ana on the corner of W Fourth St & N Birch St, Perla is a new authentic, family owned restaurant. Perla is truly an authentic representation of the culinary diversity of Mexico. The main focus is to introduce the traditional Mexican flavors enhanced with a personal touch of long family recipes and traditions.

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2. Chapter One: the modern local

4.7

Exceptional(580)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Santa Ana

Booked 4 times today

Our eclectic food and spirits fuse the exotic with the traditional, always created with our own playful twist. Our kitchen, led by executive chef Tony Castaneda, features local, sustainable, seasonal and all-natural ingredients. The atmosphere blends the pleasures of elegant dining with the relaxed conviviality of a local pub. Our cocktail list, highlighted by our award-winning fresh ginger Moscow Mules, also features over 200 whiskeys from around the world.

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3. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8

Exceptional(8237)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Costa Mesa

Booked 169 times today

Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events.

4. AnQi

4.6

Exceptional(1878)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Costa Mesa

Booked 32 times today

AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar serves a unique twist on California Vietnamese Cuisine, with favorites like Filet Mignon Potstickers and Miso Black Cod, as well as items from their Award-Winning Molecular Menu.

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5. Habana - Costa Mesa

4.7

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Costa Mesa

Booked 86 times today

Habana is located inside The Lab in Costa Mesa. Habana features a beautiful and romantic patio and an intimate bar that will transport you to the heart of Cuba. Enjoy our Cuban-inspired menu and handcrafted fresh Mojitos.

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6. Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa

4.8

Exceptional(9052)

Price: Expensive

• American • Costa Mesa

Booked 133 times today

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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7. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.7

Exceptional(711)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 31 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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8. Claim Jumper - Costa Mesa

4.5

Awesome(944)

Price: Moderate

• American • Costa Mesa

Booked 22 times today

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

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9. Anepalco Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(634)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Orange

Booked 1 time 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.

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10. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- Tustin

4.4

Awesome(2644)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tustin

Booked 19 times today

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar is the newest addition to The District in Tustin. The interior promises a hip, lively & sophisticated atmosphere, with dark woods, leather and velvet bar stools. The state-of-the-art 7,500 bottle cellar IS one of the largest in Orange County. The Winery Restaurant & Bar is open daily for lunch & dinner & features a wine tasting bar with a full bar menu and cigar patio.

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Davis
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Greeted by a very cordial hostess then seated in a lovely outdoor area. Our waiter was patient with all of us as first time guests and he explained the menu in great detail. Pod was outstanding.
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Habana - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Costa Mesa
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Caleb was the best server ever! We love him. Great follow up, checked on us regularly and got us in and out in time for the holiday play. We were late for our reservation bc of traffic (helicopter accident at Camp Pendleton). Thank you Caleb! You deserve a raise.
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Water Grill - South Coast PlazaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa
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4.8
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Roger
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very good, it’s been this way past few years we have dined. The best way to dine is “Family Style” and add on some apps to share and choose the carbs…we like steamed jasmine rice, and garlic noodles. The Orange peel chicken is great…butterfish and the sizzling Ribeye!! *Get the ribeye med rare and it will continue cooking to med. yummm. Didn’t table side ice cream it was delicious and came with a fresh baked chocolate cookie.
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AnQiPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa
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4.6
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Chris
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
The empanadas are amazing! Everything is quality and fresh! Staff is friendly service was excellent! I will definitely be back!!
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Chapter One: the modern localPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Santa Ana
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4.7
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LisaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
Perla was amazing. Food was so delicious. I brought a party of 20 from my company and they were so impressed. Thank you for your service and good food and drinks. The night was special!
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Perla Mexican CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Ana
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3.9

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179 restaurants available nearby

1. Perla Mexican Cuisine

2. Chapter One: the modern local

3. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4. AnQi

5. Habana - Costa Mesa

6. Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa

7. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

8. Claim Jumper - Costa Mesa

9. Anepalco Restaurant

10. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- Tustin

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