OC Food Joints
Papaya Thai Bistro is one of OC Food Joints.

1. Papaya Thai Bistro

2700 Alton Pkwy #141 (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Thai Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Habana is one of OC Food Joints.

2. Habana

8.8
2930 Bristol St (btwn Randolph Ave & Baker St), Costa Mesa, CA
Latin American Restaurant · 99 tips and reviews

3. Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar

8.2
2920 Bristol St (Randolph Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Order the Meatloaf! The best way to experience it is on the happy hour menu's appetizer list, where it costs $5 and comes on a crusty baguette. Yum! Read more.

4. T.K. Burger

8.0
2966 Bristol St (at Baker), Costa Mesa, CA
Burger Joint · 26 tips and reviews

Nicole L.Nicole Lloyd: Best burgers! Yum! Grab the newest issue of NiteGuide Magazine!

Brussels Bistro is one of OC Food Joints.

5. Brussels Bistro

7.7
222 Forest Ave (Pacfic Coast Highway), Laguna Beach, CA
Wine Bar · Main Beach · 46 tips and reviews
The Crow Bar and Kitchen is one of OC Food Joints.

6. The Crow Bar and Kitchen

2325 E Coast Hwy (at Avocado), Corona del Mar, CA
Gastropub · 56 tips and reviews

7. Riders Club Cafe

9.3
1701 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA
Burger Joint · 33 tips and reviews

Abby F.Abby Ferri: Tasty burgers (quinoa for me as I'm veg*n) & unique draft beer selection. Ask the staff to impart their brew knowledge on ya!

8. 25 Degrees

7.8
412 Walnut Ave (at Main St), Huntington Beach, CA
Bar · Downtown Huntington Beach · 62 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Warner: The # 3 burger is a must have!

9. Slaters 50/50

7.7
6362 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd (at Fairmont Blvd.), Anaheim, CA
Burger Joint · Anaheim Hills · 124 tips and reviews

DebbieDebbie: omg 50/50 burger soooo goood! *drool* 50/50 stands for their OG burger meat- 50% ground beef and 50% ground bacon! Read more.

Memphis at the Santora is one of OC Food Joints.

10. Memphis at the Santora

201 N Broadway (at W 2nd St), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 33 tips and reviews
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is one of OC Food Joints.

11. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

8.6
18315 Brookhurst St #1 (at Ellis Ave), Fountain Valley, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 95 tips and reviews
Santouka is one of OC Food Joints.

12. Santouka

8.2
14230 Culver Dr. (Mitsuwa Market Place), Irvine, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Heritage Plaza Shopping Center · 23 tips and reviews
Sutha Thai Kitchen is one of OC Food Joints.

13. Sutha Thai Kitchen

7.2
1161 Irvine Blvd (at Newport Blvd), Tustin, CA
Thai Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

14. Sushilicious

15435 Jeffrey Rd Ste 119, Irvine, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

jill u.jill u: Lunch special: any 5 plates for $10 until 230p. That's quite a deal!

15. Kura Sushi Bar

6.3
2700 Alton Pkwy #133 (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

june c.june cheng: $2 for a plate of anything!

16. Maizuru Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant

7.5
5623 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
Food Truck · Oak Creek · 10 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Katz: Great selection of rolls. Mon-thurs buy one roll get the second 50% off. Half off beer and sake 4-close everyday

Phở 79 is one of OC Food Joints.

17. Phở 79

8.8
9941 Hazard Ave (at Brookhurst St), Garden Grove, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Troy B.Troy Brown: The Pho is great. Be sure to bring CASH as Pho 79 does not accept Credit / Debit cards.

18. Brodard Restaurant

8.8
16105 Brookhurst St (btwn Edinger Ave & Kerry St), Fountain Valley, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Order the Nem Nuong Cuon! This is the one item that has seeded Brodard's success and the reason there's always a line to get a table. The nem nuong cuon is a spring roll to end all spring rolls! Read more.

Spicy City is one of OC Food Joints.

19. Spicy City

6.3
14310 Culver Dr., #F (at Walnut Ave), Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

20. Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

7.1
2336 Park Ave (at Tustin Ranch Rd), Tustin, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

MichelleMichelle: getting a mini plate is more than enough for one person...i just got a bbq beef regular plate and i barely finished even half of it! =P

21. Nalu's Island Grill

7.3
6741 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Restaurant · Quail Hill · 8 tips and reviews

Susan P.Susan P: Try one of the ahi poke bowls! Fresh and delicious!

22. Honda-Ya Japanese Restaurant

8.7
566 El Camino Real (at E 6th St), Tustin, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

First M.First Main: Yakitori's (skewered and coal-grilled meats & veggies) are their specialty and the best here. Try the special heart or any bacon-wrapped skewer.

23. Original Buffalo Wings

2750 Alton Pkwy #131 (Jamboree), Irvine, CA
Wings Joint · 5 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica A.: I like Original Spicy the best. Spicy, yet not TOO spicy...You're still able to taste your food. Garlic fries are pretty good too. Bring your own breath mints.

24. Ecco

2937 Bristol St (at Baker St), Costa Mesa, CA
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Pizza in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Ecco has a wide variety of pizzas- even for vegs! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Inka Grill is one of OC Food Joints.

25. Inka Grill

5.7
23600 Rockfield Blvd Ste 2K (Lake Forest Dr.), Lake Forest, CA
Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

26. Haveli Indian Cuisine

13882 Newport Ave (El Camino Real), Tustin, CA
Indian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Marcy O.Marcy Ott: All you can eat Dinner Buffet Monday through Thurs with lots of Vegetarian options. The Malai Kofta was YUMMY!

27. Slater's 50/50

8280 Adams Ave (at Beach Blvd), Huntington Beach, CA
Burger Joint · 119 tips and reviews

Dan P.Dan Page: Try the burgers!

28. Five Guys

7.6
2427 Park Ave., Tustin, CA
Burger Joint · 23 tips and reviews

Hannah R.Hannah Rash: One of the best burgers I've ever had.

The Cannery is one of OC Food Joints.

29. The Cannery

8.8
3010 Lafayette Rd, Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 75 tips and reviews
Bluewater Grill is one of OC Food Joints.

30. Bluewater Grill

9.0
630 Lido Park Dr, Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 30 tips and reviews

31. Chronic Tacos

7.2
5365 Alton Pkwy #D (btwn E Yale Loop & Jeffrey Rd), Irvine, CA
Taco Restaurant · Woodbridge · 14 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Taco in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! The tacos here are HUGE and scrumptious! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Sam Woo Seafood Restaurant is one of OC Food Joints.

32. Sam Woo Seafood Restaurant

15333 Culver Dr Ste 720 (at Irvine Center Dr), Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

33. Kogi BBQ Truck

9.0
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 219 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A big dog food truck, one of the originals; look for a Korean spin on tacos, quesadillas, burritos. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Roy's is one of OC Food Joints.

34. Roy's

453 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Newport Center · 31 tips and reviews
The Boiling Crab is one of OC Food Joints.

35. The Boiling Crab

7.6
13892 Brookhurst St (at Westminster Ave), Garden Grove, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews
Thanh Restaurant is one of OC Food Joints.

36. Thanh Restaurant

15315 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

37. Bruxie

9.0
292 N Glassell St (at W Palm Ave), Orange, CA
Sandwich Spot · 176 tips and reviews

CakesCakes: Get something sweet & something savory!

Break of Dawn is one of OC Food Joints.

38. Break of Dawn

24351 Avenida de La Carlota #N6 (Los Alisos Blvd.), Laguna Hills, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Central Laguna Hills · 28 tips and reviews

FemGoldDiggerFemGoldDigger: Highlights include: Vietnamese iced coffee, short ribs, corned beef, mac n cheese and creme brulee french toast. Delish!

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is one of OC Food Joints.

39. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

7.8
2401 Park Ave (The District), Tustin, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

40. Pablo's Cantina

2601 Park Ave (Barranca), Tustin, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Hannah R.Hannah Rash: Fantastic chips and they have this green rice that is to die for.

41. Shik Do Rak

7.5
14775 Jeffrey Rd (at Walnut Ave), Irvine, CA
Korean Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

PamelaPamela: AYCE is offered Mon-Thur all day and Sat-Sun until 3pm. :)

42. Tony's Little Italy

9.1
1808 N Placentia Ave (at Bastanchury Rd), Placentia, CA
Pizzeria · 32 tips and reviews

MM: Great Chicago style deep dish pizza. Even better than some places in and around Chicago. (I am an IL native)

43. Pizza Port Brewing Company

9.0
301 N El Camino Real (at Avenida Serra), San Clemente, CA
Pizzeria · 70 tips and reviews

eric w.eric wiltfong: great pizza and better micro brews

44. Pizza D'Oro

7.9
1145 Baker St (btwn Fairview Rd & Coolidge Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Pizzeria · 13 tips and reviews

ShawnaShawna: Skip the pizza & go for the pasta. Excellent food for great prices. YUM!!

45. Doria's Haus of Pizza

8.4
1500 Adams Ave Ste 108 (Harbor Boulevard), Costa Mesa, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mesa Verde · 24 tips and reviews

Christina C.Christina Campbell: Best pizza I've ever had!!!

46. Angelo's and Vinci's Ristorante

550 N Harbor Blvd (at Chapman), Fullerton, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Fullerton · 43 tips and reviews

Mary AnnMary Ann: If you're a Ghost Hunter, visit the Dungeon here

47. Duke's

8.4
317 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Main St), Huntington Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Hss S.Hss Surfboard Room: A bit pricey for a quick bit but well worth it. You can order just about anything and know its going to taste amazing. The Carmel Roasted Turkey Stack in insane. Don't forget the hula pie...so good

48. Tom's Place

7.1
719 W. 17th St (at Placentia Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

McCanne S.McCanne Sanford: Breakfast Burrito is amazing, they add a ton of tomato in it so be careful.

49. Taps Fish House & Brewery

7.7
101 E Imperial Hwy (at Brea Blvd), Brea, CA
Brewery · 61 tips and reviews

G ..G .: <3 Microbrews, Chilean Sea Bass & Chocolate Decadence.

50. Newport Seafood Restaurant

7.8
4411 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

G ..G .: The Lobster is OUTSTANDING! No matter where you are in SoCal, the Lobster is worth the trip. You can order it over noodles too!

51. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.2
730 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Long Beach · 117 tips and reviews

G ..G .: I usually go with #2 (1/4 chickin with gravy + 2 waffles), but #9 (3 wings + waffles) has been highly recommended.

52. India Cook House

14130 Culver Dr (at Scottsdale), Irvine, CA
Indian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Jaeson W.Jaeson Wilda: Everything here is fantastic! it's the best Indian resturaunt in socal.

53. Tandoor Cuisine of India

7.3
1132 E Katella Ave (Cambridge St.), Orange, CA
Indian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Mac M.Mac Mac: Best Indian food!

54. Shehnai Cuisine Of India

705 E Birch St, Brea, CA
Indian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Pattie K.Pattie Kassube: Dinner is menu; lunch is buffet. Chicken Jalfrezi was authentic and wonderful!

55. Mother India

6.0
Bristol Street (Baker), Costa Mesa, CA
Indian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Brett S.Brett Strom: The chicken tikka masala is awesome, get it spicy!

56. Peter's Gourmade Grill

8.2
14311 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA
Burger Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Kitty S.Kitty Snow: It's hard to find. It's right on the corner of McFadden and Newport. Sweet potato fries are so worth it!

57. Mick's Karma Bar

2010 Main St Ste 165, Irvine, CA
Burger Joint · 84 tips and reviews

OzzieOzzie: House speciality - the Karma burger! Simply stunning. Best burger in SoCal

58. Original Tommy's Hamburgers

8.3
24310 Swartz Dr (at El Toro Rd.), Lake Forest, CA
Burger Joint · 13 tips and reviews

Todd A.Todd Anderson: Everything is good!

59. Sushi Murasaki

7.9
2901 W MacArthur Blvd (at S Fairview St), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

MM: Omakase sushi is a must.

60. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

7.9
14181 Newport Ave (Mitchell Ave), Tustin, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Sugimura: Food is wonderful but there are very few parking spaces.

Ohshima Japanese Cuisine is one of OC Food Joints.

61. Ohshima Japanese Cuisine

8.2
1956 N Tustin St (btw Meats & Taft), Orange, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

62. Anjin

8.4
3033 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Nicholas O.Nicholas Ossa: Really good, and open late

63. Taka Sushi

2969 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Melody K.Melody Knight: Albacore is the best !

64. Carnitas Los Reyes

8.8
273 S Tustin St (Palmyra Ave), Orange, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

orangecounty.comorangecounty.com: I go straight for the carnitas plate ($7) the carnitas are always tender. If I could make pork taste this good, I’d name a restaurant after it as well. Read more.

Tacos Jalisco is one of OC Food Joints.

65. Tacos Jalisco

7.8
480 N Tustin St (at Walnut Ave), Orange, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

66. Kentro Greek Kitchen

8.1
100 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown Fullerton · 38 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Kentro Greek Kitchen aims to be a meeting place for Orange County. With its modern, egalitarian approach to Greece's culinary tradition, it's well on its way. Read more.

Rooster Cafe is one of OC Food Joints.

67. Rooster Cafe

7.7
750 Saint Clair St (at Randolph Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Breakfast Spot · 76 tips and reviews

Philip D.Philip Deras: Really good food, and at good price. Loved the huevos rancheros. Parking sucks though

68. Punjabi Tandoor

8.1
327 S Anaheim Blvd (at Broadway), Anaheim, CA
Indian Restaurant · The Colony · 25 tips and reviews

Jeffro S.Jeffro Sobel: best indian kitchen on the west coast. LOVE this place.

69. Mattern Sausage & Deli

8.3
4327 E Chapman Ave (at S Hewes), Orange, CA
German Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Dwayne B.Dwayne Boring: Best Bratwurst in So Cal! Get some!

70. The India Restaurant

8.3
17824 Pioneer Blvd (Asworth St), Artesia, CA
Indian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Julie L.Julie L.: The chicken tikka masala and garlic nan is the way to go!!

Bismillah Halal Tandoori is one of OC Food Joints.

71. Bismillah Halal Tandoori

8901 Knott Ave #D (at Lincoln Ave.), Buena Park, CA
Indian Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Casa De Soto Restaurant is one of OC Food Joints.

72. Casa De Soto Restaurant

8562 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

73. Felix Continental Cafe

7.9
36 Plaza Sq (Orange Circle), Orange, CA
Cuban Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Vanessa M.Vanessa McDaniel: The tres leeches is amazing. Cuban sandwiches is really good as well.

74. Lizarran Tapas Resturant

310 N Harbor Blvd Ste 103 (Btw Wilshire & Chapman), Fullerton, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Fullerton · 6 tips and reviews

insideFullerton.cominsideFullerton.com: Tasty finger foods and more! Check out Sangria Sundays for buy one, get one on pitchers!

75. Stubrik's Steakhouse

7.1
118 E Commonwealth Ave (at S Harbor Blvd), Fullerton, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Fullerton · 29 tips and reviews

Trebor O.Trebor Ollitsac: steak or pork chop is awesome. skip the appetizers they aren't anything special. check then calendar to see when they have bands playing.

76. Lupo D'Abruzzo

7.6
6032 Ball Road (Valley View), Cypress, CA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

alicia s.alicia schlensker: Maybe considered a hole in the wall...but great food and service defiantly a family run restaurant.

77. Matsu

8.9
18035 Beach Blvd (Talbert Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Japanese Restaurant by OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 readers! The best spot for yakitori, sushi, and green tea ice cream! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

78. Cham Sut Gol Korean BBQ

7.1
9252 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Korean Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

R B.R Benitez: Come early, leave room for free ice cream!

Ha Noi Avenue is one of OC Food Joints.

79. Ha Noi Avenue

5.8
8432 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Mas' Chinese Cuisine is one of OC Food Joints.

80. Mas' Chinese Cuisine

8.0
601 E Orangethorpe Ave, Anaheim, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

81. Zov's Cafe

7.2
3915 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Northpark · 10 tips and reviews

Holly W.Holly W.: I don't know how you can make a salad taste so good when it is so simple, but they have really good food and it is pretty close to where I am so it is now becoming one of my fave eating spots.

82. Chong Qing Mei Wei Chuan Cai

8.1
5406 Walnut Ave #C (at Jeffrey Rd), Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim C: Must ask for extra spicy! Always ask for what's new & off menu.

83. Annapoorna Restaurant

8.0
14450 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA
Indian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Christopher L.Christopher Lam: Chicken Tikka Masala. Definitely not a typical run-of-the-mill one

Snooty Fox is one of OC Food Joints.

84. Snooty Fox

7.7
23028 Lake Forest Dr Ste F (Avenida de la Carlota), Laguna Hills, CA
Coffee Shop · North Business Park · 26 tips and reviews
Seasons 52 is one of OC Food Joints.

85. Seasons 52

8.6
3333 Bristol St #2802, Costa Mesa, CA
New American Restaurant · South Coast Metro · 61 tips and reviews
Nana San is one of OC Food Joints.

86. Nana San

8.8
3601 Jamboree Rd Ste 15B (at N. Bristol St.), Newport Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Old Vine Café is one of OC Food Joints.

87. Old Vine Café

7.8
2937 Bristol St #A102 (at Baker St), Costa Mesa, CA
New American Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

88. Cowgirl's Cafe

7.9
1720 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Yvonne M.Yvonne Martinez: Delicious breakfast served with a smile

89. Britta's Cafe

4237 Campus Dr #B165 (University Center), Irvine, CA
Café · University Town Center · 11 tips and reviews

Mack M.Mack McCoy: Great brunch place! The fresh OJ does Orange county proud. :)

Jin Japanese Sushi Bar & Dining is one of OC Food Joints.

90. Jin Japanese Sushi Bar & Dining

7.3
21212 Bake Pkwy #B (Trabuco), Lake Forest, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Chris D.Chris Day: Amazing sushi, both rolls and sashimi were excellent. Go on a slow night and you might get a bunch of free dishes from the sushi chefs!

91. Pancakes R Us

7.6
329 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside Costa Mesa · 30 tips and reviews

Monica C.Monica Cheek: AWESOME hangover breakfast spot! Quick staff, great prices, and delicious food.

Newport Seafood Restaurant is one of OC Food Joints.

92. Newport Seafood Restaurant

7.8
4411 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

93. Monarcas Mexican

18120 Brookhurst St Ste 1 (Talbert), Fountain Valley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 1 tip

Martin R.Martin Rodriguez: The best shredded beef nachos

94. Rubino's Pizza

6622 Irvine Center Dr (Sand Canyon Ave.), Irvine, CA
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

JamiJami: Best pizza I've had in a long time! They don't skimp on toppings either or the size of the pizza slices. Meatball sub is yummy but enough for 2 people.

95. Il Barone

8.3
4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Windell S.Windell Stout: This place is awesome. Must try the white chocolate lemencello tiramasu

96. Tutto Famiglia

6.8
23766 Mercury Rd (S of Rockfield), Lake Forest, CA
Italian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

pay l.pay leekoh: I recommend the soups and the specials. Often the best dishes are things that one would not really consider stereotypically Italian like steak and pork loin.

97. Slater's 50/50

24356 Swartz Dr (In the Big 5 Shopping Center off El Toro Road), Lake Forest, CA
Burger Joint · 29 tips and reviews

Thomas S.Thomas Singer: I'm calling this the best new burger place in south oc. Lots of tv's, great appetizers, full bar, 100 beers on tap. Anytime you mix 50% ground beef with 50% ground bacon in a burger patty it's a win.