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2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
This tiny eatery impresses with an affordable small-plates menu, breakfast-through-dinner hours and a wine list that belies its claustrophobic dining room. Not all the... More »
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24351 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Breakfast and lunch only at South County's institution for Viet- and French-inspired brunch in a casual atmosphere. Smoked salmon and pots of pte are the... More »
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264 N. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
According to lore, four hippie entrepreneurs opened this joint in 1970 with a menu of "health conscious" salads, soups, sandwiches and meatless entrees. Get a delicious... More »
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647 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
You'll love everything about Taco Mesa, especially the calamari taco. Wrapped in a steaming flour tortilla, the thick, juicy slabs of chile-coated calamari-steak strips... More »
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125 N. Broadway Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hipster Orange County's favorite place to ogle progressive waitresses. The menu is still filled with an eclectic collection of healthy post-hippie sandwiches; and the... More »
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301 Amerige St., Fullerton, CA 92832
As heartwarming as Monkey Business' story may be-it's run by former foster kids-none of it would matter much to foodies if the entrees weren't great. Consider... More »
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1289 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Located in La Casa del Camino Hotel in beautiful Laguna Beach, the restaurant is run by chef Craig Connole, who is always adding and changing the bistro's menu. He... More »
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2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Screw the hippy-dippy milieu: Native Foods is about chow as welcoming for your senses as it is for your health. Sure, their mission statement-"a prosperous lifestyle in... More »
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106 N. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
Gourmet paninis are the jewels here, from hot sopresata and pepper-studded mortadella glued together by provolone and luscious red pepper pesto to a chocolate rendition... More »
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850 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Yes, Gulfstream is big, but you'll never be served an entree that is outweighed by a power garnish-and no heaps-o-chow that scream Claim Jumper, either. Proportions are... More »
