Best Historic Restaurants in Santa Ana

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Perla Mexican Cuisine

4.0

Excellent(228)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Ana

Booked 2 times 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.

2. Bosscat Orange

4.7

Exceptional(557)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orange

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 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.

3. The Hobbit

4.6

Exceptional(1414)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Orange

Booked 4 times today

* Please use 7:00 for reservations, as we only have one seating per evening. The "New" Hobbit Restaurant is open!Owner Matt McKinney invites you to a fine dining experience in a remodeled 1930's farmhouse.Several different dining rooms, with their own personalities, enhance the natural feel of the restaurant. All three floors are available for dining, even our Wine Cellar! Our six course prix fixe menu is $150.00 per person, an 18% gratuity and tax will be added to your dinner tab.

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4. Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1084)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Orange

Booked 14 times today

Located in historic Old Towne Orange, HAVEN craft kitchen+bar has become known for its warm, comfortable setting; extensive and unique selection of beer, wine, and cocktails; and high quality, freshly prepared food, maintaining purveyors of local or organic produce, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry. HAVEN boasts a selection of rotating independent craft beers on tap and a specially curated list in bottle & cans. Choose from one Orange Counties largest selection of specialty bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys; and an award-winning wine list, with numerous by the glass. In addition, you can enjoy a seasonal craft cocktail, or one of our hand-selected craft spirits.

5. O Sea

4.8

Exceptional(780)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Orange

Booked 11 times today

O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.We can’t wait to serve you.

6. The Black Marlin

4.4

Awesome(355)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tustin

CALL 714-929-7427 FOR RESERVATION INFORMATION.The Black Marlin prides itself on serving fantastic food at a great value in a fun and festive setting. Our commitment to exceeding expectations has made The Black Marlin one of the most popular dining destinations not only in Old Town Tustin, but in Southern California. We are the OC Register People's Choice Best Seafood Restaurant 2014 through 2023, Best Brunch in 2017.WE CURRENTLY ONLY TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF 8 OR MORE AT 714-929-7427 OR FOR HOLIDAYS LIKE VALENTINE'S DAY, EASTER, MOTHER'S DAY, FATHER'S DAY, CHRISTMAS EVE, & NEW YEAR'S EVE.Our menu features American seafood, steaks and pastas that are infused with a contemporary regional twist. Whenever possible, we source the freshest fish, meats and produce from local farmers and vendors with an emphasis on sustainability. We offer wonderful weekly specials that offer exceptional value to locals and tourists alike.

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7. A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

4.8

Exceptional(1925)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newport Beach

Booked 38 times today

Since 1922 The Arches has been the destination for fine dining in Newport Beach. Known for it’s amazing steak and seafood menu It is a place where celebrities and local customers can dine in privacy. With grand renovations and its rebirth as A Restaurant this landmark will once again be a haven for classic culinary experiences. Chef Roberto Gomez and wine director Steven Ackad have created a perfect alchemy with their creations.

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8. Anaheim White House

4.7

Exceptional(2637)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Anaheim

Booked 24 times today

Anaheim White House is now accepting dinner reservations for limited indoor dining and also al fresco dining complete with covered canopy and heaters. The turn of the century mansion was remodeled in 2018 with 12 private rooms and dining areas. Enjoy gourmet Italian fine dining featuring items such as Caviar, filet mignon, salmon and a variety of pastas and pizzas just to name a few. Our award winning wine list offers wines from around the globe. An extraordinary dining experience.

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9. The Cellar - Fullerton CA

4.7

Exceptional(3438)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Fullerton

Booked 24 times today

The Cellar is the perfect setting for an intimate and romantic evening of fine dining. In 1969, artistic craftsmen of Disneyland fame created a romantic rendezvous in the cellar of the old California Hotel. Intimate and cozy, the dining room is elegant amid structured arches and cave-like walls that are deecorated with wine casks and silver lanterns. Culinary excellence abounds with only the finest and freshest foods prepared in a lighter version of classical French cuisine and finely crafted cocktails which set a benchmark for all of Southern California! If you are unable to obtain a reservation for the evening, please visit our sister restaurant which is located across the courtyard. https://www.opentable.com/r/hidalgo-fullerton

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10. Rothschild's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1707)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newport Beach

Booked 18 times today

Rothschild's has been the cornerstone of Corona Del Mar for over 40 years. It has been family owned since early conception and has become a place where our customers and staff have come to call home.

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Melody
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Waitress Nicole was very good. We were the first of the morning to be sat so ordering and food delivery was quick. The only reason I didn't give 5star for food was we both asked for eggs over EASY and they came Medium. We could've returned them but we didn't. It was still good.
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Bosscat OrangePrice: Expensive• American• Orange
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4.7
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Tracey
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a group of 11 for a late lunch. We ordered appetizers, main dishes, sides & dessert. Everyone was happy. The seafood dishes were great, even the non seafood fans loved their selections of grilled chicken. The food was fresh and the service was awesome. We asked our server for many suggestions . We are looking forward to dining at O SEA again!
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O SeaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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4.8
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Danavip
St. Louis •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server was super attentive and patient with my multiple questions about wines and entrees. Food was delicious and for Cali, prices were reasonable. Lunch for two with (2) beers, a glass of wine and two entrees ran $75 before gratuity. On a Wednesday at 1:00pm, very quiet atmosphere inside.
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Haven Craft Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Orange
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4.7
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Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Such a great experience, probably our next go-to for anniversaries!
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The HobbitPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Orange
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4.6
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Lisavip
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Nov 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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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Perla Mexican Cuisine

2. Bosscat Orange

3. The Hobbit

4. Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar

5. O Sea

6. The Black Marlin

7. A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

8. Anaheim White House

9. The Cellar - Fullerton CA

10. Rothschild's Restaurant

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