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Recommendations For Steak Restaurants In OC
Feb 1 2026 01:06PM more by KimSaigon
Tags: Orange County, Leisure (All tags)

I have good “friend” visiting soon from out of town, who wants to go to a steakhouse for dinner. Any recommendations for Orange County would be appreciated. Thanks!
      
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Feb 1 2026 01:17PM     link to this

Ruth Chris is always good. I’ll enjoy their steaks, gotta go with the sirloin or ribeye. Cream, spinach, and sweet potato casserole are great for sides, but I haven’t really not had a bad one there.
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Feb 1 2026 01:44PM     link to this

Five Crowns, for prime rib.
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Feb 1 2026 01:48PM     link to this

The Ranch in Anaheim
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Mastro’s
The Ranch
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Feb 1 2026 03:05PM     link to this

Yes, Five Crowns for Prime Rib - They are part of the Lawry's Group. They know Prime Rib.

The Ranch is Pretty good.

If you want something a little more elegant and with a larger selection of Steaks you can try Selanne Steak Tavern.

IMHO, I would avoid Mortons and Ruth's Chris. No offense. I have got some stories about them.

Check out the menu's to see what better suits your taste.

Cheers!
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Feb 1 2026 03:13PM     link to this

Near JWA, Houston's (Asian-ish flair, sushi + steaks) or Bistango (live Jazz, comfy booths).

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Feb 1 2026 03:40PM     link to this

For Surf & Turf

Old Tony's on the Redondo Beach Pier. Night time is fun, it's pleasantly stuck in like 1968. If you sit next to the sliding glass doors, you can open the doors to hear the waves and maybe, maybe throw some bread to the seagulls.
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Feb 1 2026 03:44PM     link to this

Vaca neat South Coast Plaza
Ocean 48 at Fashion Island
Selanne’s in Laguna Beach
ARC at SOCO ( Costa Mesa)
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Feb 1 2026 03:55PM     link to this

Orange Hill. Great restaurant and beautiful view.
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Mastros
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Feb 1 2026 04:35PM     link to this

Hands down, Old Brea Chophouse, north OC
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Feb 1 2026 04:39PM     link to this

Chef Al’s smoked steaks 🥩 lol
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Feb 1 2026 04:47PM     link to this

Good suggestions.
Orange Hill does have a great view @ sunset.

How about Flemmings?
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Cafe Artist Restaurant in Garden Grove
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Feb 1 2026 05:26PM     link to this

At SCP, try The Capital Grill. Their Stoli Doli is an excellent martini.

Great food and the service has been wonderful.
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OC, CA
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Feb 1 2026 05:54PM     link to this

Rare Society San Clemente hands down
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Feb 1 2026 07:20PM     link to this

My house, top chef,j just ask around!
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Denny’s
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Feb 1 2026 07:33PM     link to this

Mastros is a can't miss. But the Orange Mining Company in Tustin also is a great place. Plus it sits on a hill giving you great views while you dine and drink.
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Feb 1 2026 10:28PM     link to this

Mastro’s Ocean Club in Crystal Cove in Newport Beach. Was just there tonight.
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Feb 1 2026 10:49PM     link to this

Not a steakhouse but Seasons 52 at south coast plaza has a nice menu and a busy bar.
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Feb 1 2026 11:21PM     link to this

Ruth Chris is always good there’s one by Disney
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Feb 2 2026 09:49AM     link to this

I have been to most of the Steakhouses in OC and find the service, ambiance and food to always be impeccable at Bourbon and Steak at the Waldorf Astoria in Monarch Beach.
The Ranch...good but ambiance is too cold
Ocean 48 and Mastro's about the same, good food, loud, good vibe.
Morton's is good and stable
Capital Grill is excellent and underrated
The A is excellent in Newport Beach
5 Crowns, known for Prime Rib
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Feb 2 2026 10:14AM     link to this

Hanna's in Rancho Santa Margarita. Not pretentious, more like a good quality east coast bar and grill with top notch steak house quality. Decent bar scene early in the evening as well and a killer Wine Wednesday.
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Feb 2 2026 10:22AM     link to this

Ruth Chris is good, if you like your steak salty and overpriced.
Same with Mortons and all the usual suspects around JWA.

Trabuco Oaks steak house in the canyon is quaint, fun and the food phenomenal!
Same with Hannah's - sit on the stools at the kitchen and have fun with the chef's like a sushi bar!
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Feb 2 2026 12:50PM     link to this

Rare society in San Clemente
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Feb 2 2026 01:19PM     link to this

Capitol Grill. Get the porcini encrusted rib eye
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Feb 2 2026 06:16PM     link to this

I've been to Morton's a few times...

I like how they do a the ribeye great. If you opt for the tomahawk (2?) or porterhouse, you won't be disappointed.
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