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OC Noms
Taqueria Mexico is one of OC Noms.

1. Taqueria Mexico

7.9
14022 Springdale St (at Westminster Blvd), Westminster, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Be warned of the taco nazi. Know what you want beforehand.

Ebisu Ramen Restaurant is one of OC Noms.

2. Ebisu Ramen Restaurant

18924A Brookhurst St (at Garfield Ave), Fountain Valley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Tastea is one of OC Noms.

3. Tastea

7.6
10189 Westminster Ave (at Dawson St), Garden Grove, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · 63 tips and reviews
Ikko Sushi is one of OC Noms.

4. Ikko Sushi

8.0
735 Baker St (Bristol), Costa Mesa, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: My favorite sushi restaurant in SoCal.

Il Fornaio Irvine is one of OC Noms.

5. Il Fornaio Irvine

8.7
18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Happy hour - $5 drinks and food! Bobby is an awesome bartender.

Specialty’s Café & Bakery is one of OC Noms.

6. Specialty’s Café & Bakery

7.5
18400 Von Karman Ave #150, Irvine, CA
Bakery · 22 tips and reviews
Mick's Karma Bar is one of OC Noms.

7. Mick's Karma Bar

2010 Main St Ste 165, Irvine, CA
Burger Joint · 84 tips and reviews
Taco Asylum is one of OC Noms.

8. Taco Asylum

7.7
2937 Bristol St Ste B102, Costa Mesa, CA
Taco Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Mesa is one of OC Noms.

9. Mesa

8.0
725 Baker St (at Bristol), Costa Mesa, CA
Lounge · 56 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Black lychee martini. It gets super loud in here.

Z'Tejas is one of OC Noms.

10. Z'Tejas

3333 Bristol St Ste 1876 (in South Coast Plaza), Costa Mesa, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Coast Metro · 55 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: They put a lot of onions on some of their foods. Located at South Coast Plaza.

Thai Spice is one of OC Noms.

11. Thai Spice

5.6
15455 Jeffrey Rd (at Irvine Center Dr), Irvine, CA
Thai Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Good carry-out Thai food.

Shuck Oyster Bar is one of OC Noms.

12. Shuck Oyster Bar

8.2
3313 Hyland Ave (at Sunflower Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: All of their food is amazing - esp. the grilled cheese!

Honda-Ya Japanese Restaurant is one of OC Noms.

13. Honda-Ya Japanese Restaurant

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

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Decent yakitori. I like the drawings and the weird names on the menus.

Taiko Japanese Restaurant is one of OC Noms.

14. Taiko Japanese Restaurant

8.1
14775 Jeffrey Rd Ste K, Irvine, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Beware of the drivers here. Decent sushi.

The Black Knight Gastro Lounge is one of OC Noms.

15. The Black Knight Gastro Lounge

7.6
1870 Harbor Blvd (19th St.), Costa Mesa, CA
Gastropub · 28 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Interesting crowd. Metal mulisha to almost-senior citizens come to get their drink (and grub) on. Odd music selections and a bit on the louder side.

Haute Cakes Caffe is one of OC Noms.

16. Haute Cakes Caffe

8.3
1807 Westcliff Dr (17th Street and Irvine Avenue), Newport Beach, CA
Breakfast Spot · 59 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: OmNomNom....!!

La Cave is one of OC Noms.

17. La Cave

7.0
1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
Karaoke Bar · Eastside Costa Mesa · 31 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: This place is a club on Wednesdays. Don't come for the food/steak. Come for desserts (possibly). Weird restaurant that the older crowd seems to enjoy.

Plums Cafe and Catering is one of OC Noms.

18. Plums Cafe and Catering

8.4
369 E 17th St (at Tustin Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside Costa Mesa · 79 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Yummy brunch!

The Crow Bar and Kitchen is one of OC Noms.

19. The Crow Bar and Kitchen

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

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: This place gets crowded and loud. Try grabbing a table in the room downstairs. Good luck with parking too.

C'est Si Bon is one of OC Noms.

20. C'est Si Bon

9.3
149 Riverside Ave (Pacific Coast Highway), Newport Beach, CA
Bakery · Mariners Mile · 36 tips and reviews
Kappo Honda is one of OC Noms.

21. Kappo Honda

8.6
18450 Brookhurst St (at Ellis Ave), Fountain Valley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Sushi and yakitori.

Mile Square Golf Course is one of OC Noms.

22. Mile Square Golf Course

7.2
10401 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA
Golf Course · 9 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Good place for brunch and for watching golfers. It's peaceful.

The Alley Restaurant & Bar is one of OC Noms.

23. The Alley Restaurant & Bar

8.0
4501 W Coast Hwy (at PCH & Superior), Newport Beach, CA
Bar · West Newport Beach · 63 tips and reviews
The Boiling Crab is one of OC Noms.

24. The Boiling Crab

7.9
14241 Euclid St (btw Westminster & Hazard), Garden Grove, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Izzy's Bagels is one of OC Noms.

25. Izzy's Bagels

17060 Magnolia St, Fountain Valley, CA
Bagel Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Best bagels and coffee!

26. Felix Continental Cafe

8.0
36 Plaza Sq (Orange Circle), Orange, CA
Cuban Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Bruxie is one of OC Noms.

27. Bruxie

9.1
292 N Glassell St (at W Palm Ave), Orange, CA
Sandwich Spot · 176 tips and reviews
Casa Inka is one of OC Noms.

28. Casa Inka

7.3
8610 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA
South American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Delicious Peruvian food.

Lục Đỉnh Ký 鹿鼎記 II is one of OC Noms.

29. Lục Đỉnh Ký 鹿鼎記 II

7.0
9812 Bolsa Ave (Bushard St), Westminster, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Vietnamese place that's open really late.

Coast @ Cucina Alessa is one of OC Noms.

30. Coast @ Cucina Alessa

8.0
520 Main St (at 6th), Huntington Beach, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Huntington Beach · 24 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Try the Italian Margarita.

El Matador is one of OC Noms.

31. El Matador

8.1
1768 Newport Blvd (W. 18th St.), Costa Mesa, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Eastside Costa Mesa · 39 tips and reviews
Carolina's Italian Restaurant - Garden Grove is one of OC Noms.

32. Carolina's Italian Restaurant - Garden Grove

8.2
12045 Chapman Avenue (at West St), Garden Grove, CA
Italian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
Slater's 50/50 is one of OC Noms.

33. 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
The Catch is one of OC Noms.

34. The Catch

8.0
2100 E Katella Ave (at Sportstown), Anaheim, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Platinum Triangle · 33 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Ginormous burger here that doesn't even fit on your plate.

35. The Auld Dubliner

6.6
2497 Park Ave (at District Dr), Tustin, CA
Pub · 42 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Food is good here and some of the bartenders take care of you properly. Others are just loud and obnoxious.

JT Schmid's Tustin is one of OC Noms.

36. JT Schmid's Tustin

2415 Park Ave (at District Dr), Tustin, CA
Brewery · 38 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: They have a huge burger here - sizing made to order depending on the size of your group/ appetite.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is one of OC Noms.

37. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

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

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Decent happy hour here.

Wild Goose Tavern is one of OC Noms.

38. Wild Goose Tavern

8.5
436 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA
Bar · Eastside Costa Mesa · 29 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: This place is super tiny! Parking in the rear. Good luck.

Strickland's Ice Cream is one of OC Noms.

39. Strickland's Ice Cream

4523 Campus Dr (at California Ave.), Irvine, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · University Town Center · 44 tips and reviews
Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar is one of OC Noms.

40. Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar

8.4
2920 Bristol St (Randolph Ave), Costa Mesa, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews
Las Brisas is one of OC Noms.

41. Las Brisas

8.2
361 Cliff Dr (at N Coast Hwy.), Laguna Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Main Beach · 118 tips and reviews
Thai Nakorn is one of OC Noms.

42. Thai Nakorn

7.8
12532 Garden Grove Blvd (across from Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center), Garden Grove, CA
Thai Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
CUCINA enoteca Irvine is one of OC Noms.

43. CUCINA enoteca Irvine

8.2
31 Fortune Dr Ste 306 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · Irvine Center · 81 tips and reviews
SideDoor is one of OC Noms.

44. SideDoor

8.4
3801 E Coast Hwy (Poppy Ave), Corona del Mar, CA
Gastropub · 35 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Try the Salty Dog.

Broadway By Amar Santana is one of OC Noms.

45. Broadway By Amar Santana

9.2
328 Glenneyre St (Mermaid St), Laguna Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Main Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Try the Jinx Removed.

Baguetier is one of OC Noms.

46. Baguetier

120 5th St Ste 120, Huntington Beach, CA
Bakery · Downtown Huntington Beach · 25 tips and reviews

Carolynne R.Carolynne R.: 120 Fifth street. (714) 969-1700 baguetier.com

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is one of OC Noms.

47. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

9.2
1600 S Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA
Hotel · 239 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Sit at the bar for an amazing wine pairing experience with the bartenders -- they're typically higher level sommeliers than the servers.

Rocq Cafe is one of OC Noms.

48. Rocq Cafe

6.7
Lake Forest, CA
French Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: 22722 Lambert St. / (949) 916-0722

Red Table Restaurant Huntington Beach is one of OC Noms.

49. Red Table Restaurant Huntington Beach

8.2
16821 Algonquin St #105 (at Warner Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Huntington Harbour · 24 tips and reviews
Lucca Cafe is one of OC Noms.

50. Lucca Cafe

6507 Quail Hill Pkwy (Shady Canyon), Irvine, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Quail Hill · 22 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Spotlighting artisan cheeses and charcuterie.

Zov's Cafe is one of OC Noms.

51. Zov's Cafe

7.0
3915 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Northpark · 10 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Pleasant Patio and delightful desserts.

Alessa is one of OC Noms.

52. Alessa

7.8
234 Forest Ave (Forest Avenue & Pacific Coast Hwy), Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Restaurant · Main Beach · 43 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Prosciutto and mozzarella bar.

Big Fish Tavern is one of OC Noms.

53. Big Fish Tavern

540 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · The Village · 59 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Hawaiian poke and beer.

Lumberyard is one of OC Noms.

54. Lumberyard

8.5
384 Forest Ave #10 (Third Street), Laguna Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Main Beach · 47 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: They have a solid happy hour.

Splashes is one of OC Noms.

55. Splashes

8.4
1555 S Coast Hwy (at Bluebird Canyon Dr), Laguna Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · The Village · 31 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Ask for the lower-level patio.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of OC Noms.

56. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.0
455 Newport Center Dr (San Nicolas Dr), Newport Beach, CA
Steakhouse · Newport Center · 39 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Prime steaks are wet-aged at least 14 days. More than 100 choices for wine by the glass.

Sabatino's is one of OC Noms.

57. Sabatino's

7.9
251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 28 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Awesome sausages. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Bluefin is one of OC Noms.

58. Bluefin

7.7
7952 E. Pacific Coastal Highway, Newport Coast, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Go for the omakase during lunch.

Wildfish Seafood Grille is one of OC Noms.

59. Wildfish Seafood Grille

1370 Bison Ave (MacArthur Blvd), Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Generous happy hour.

Lola Gaspar is one of OC Noms.

60. Lola Gaspar

8.3
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Offbeat and draws an eclectic crowd. Bar food with latin twist. Sunday supper is called reversed brunch.

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's is one of OC Noms.

61. Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's

3333 Bristol St (at South Coast Plaza), Costa Mesa, CA
American Restaurant · South Coast Metro · 67 tips and reviews
Darya Persian Cuisine is one of OC Noms.

62. Darya Persian Cuisine

7.6
3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA
Persian Restaurant · South Coast · 34 tips and reviews
Marche Moderne is one of OC Noms.

63. Marche Moderne

3333 Bristol St Ste 3301 (at Sunflower Ave), Newport Beach, CA
French Restaurant · South Coast Metro · 35 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of OC Noms.

64. Umami Burger

7.7
2981 Bristol St Suite B-2 (at Baker St), Costa Mesa, CA
Burger Joint · 80 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: At The Camp.

Royal Khyber is one of OC Noms.

65. Royal Khyber

6.6
1621 W Sunflower Ave (Plaza Dr.), Santa Ana, CA
Indian Restaurant · South Coast · 11 tips and reviews
Park Avenue is one of OC Noms.

66. Park Avenue

8.1
11200 Beach Blvd, Stanton, CA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Full bar and closed on Mondays.

Tasti D-Lite Tustin is one of OC Noms.

67. Tasti D-Lite Tustin

7.2
13662 Newport Ave, Ste C (Main St.), Tustin, CA
Dessert Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: New York's celebrated soft-serve.

Coliseum Grill (pool) is one of OC Noms.

68. Coliseum Grill (pool)

7.3
(Pelican Hill Resort), Newport Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Pelican Hill Resort · 8 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Get the grilled new york steak with Red Trolley with a view of California's largest round pool.

Puerto Madero is one of OC Noms.

69. Puerto Madero

1225 W 17th St (at Bristol Street), Santa Ana, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Try the choripan with spicy chimichurri sauce. Have the sausage butterflied.

Chicken Maisón is one of OC Noms.

70. Chicken Maisón

7.6
3332 S Bristol St (at Alton Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · South Coast · 36 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Get the gyros. The meat is carved to order.

Blake's Place BBQ is one of OC Noms.

71. Blake's Place BBQ

8.2
2901 E Miraloma Ave, Anaheim, CA
BBQ Joint · 29 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Pulled pork pile sandwich! Double the meet for $2 or $3 more.

Deli-licious is one of OC Noms.

72. Deli-licious

8.5
16582 Gothard St Ste K (At Heil), Huntington Beach, CA
Deli · 18 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Ask for Michelle's special.

R+D Kitchen is one of OC Noms.

73. R+D Kitchen

9.2
555 Newport Center Dr (Fashion Island), Newport Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Newport Center · 101 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Get the rubenesque.

Stefano's Golden Baked Hams is one of OC Noms.

74. Stefano's Golden Baked Hams

7.8
18220 Yorba Linda Blvd (at Imperial Hwy), Yorba Linda, CA
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Da' Vinci Panino.

Sapphire Laguna is one of OC Noms.

75. Sapphire Laguna

8.1
1200 S Coast Hwy Ste 101 (at Brooks St), Laguna Beach, CA
American Restaurant · The Village · 46 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Albacore tuna reuben.

DG Burger is one of OC Noms.

76. DG Burger

3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Burger Joint · South Coast Metro · 7 tips and reviews

Mishell P.Mishell Paulino: Philly chicken with root beer float (with two scoops of ice cream).

Piña's Bistro is one of OC Noms.

77. Piña's Bistro

640 W 1st St (at Pacific St), Tustin, CA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Shortstop BBQ Gourmet Truck is one of OC Noms.

78. Shortstop BBQ Gourmet Truck

(Greater OC Area), Orange, CA
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews
Roscoe's Famous Deli is one of OC Noms.

79. Roscoe's Famous Deli

8.4
116 W Commonwealth Ave (at Harbor Blvd), Fullerton, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Fullerton · 42 tips and reviews
Chiva Torta is one of OC Noms.

80. Chiva Torta

1117 N Lyon St, Santa Ana, CA
Food Court · No tips or reviews
OC Baking Company is one of OC Noms.

81. OC Baking Company

540 W Freedom Ave (W Freedom Ave and North American Way), Orange, CA
Bakery · No tips or reviews
The Balcony Grill & Bar is one of OC Noms.

82. The Balcony Grill & Bar

2710 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Asian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Blackmarket Bakery is one of OC Noms.

83. Blackmarket Bakery

9.0
2937 Bristol St Ste D100A, Costa Mesa, CA
Bakery · 35 tips and reviews
Vitaly Caffe is one of OC Noms.

84. Vitaly Caffe

8.6
2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Italian Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Eat Chow is one of OC Noms.

85. Eat Chow

8.0
1802 Newport Blvd (at 18th St), Costa Mesa, CA
New American Restaurant · Eastside Costa Mesa · 62 tips and reviews
Hwang Hae Do is one of OC Noms.

86. Hwang Hae Do

5.6
11746 Artesia Blvd (at Pioneer Blvd.), Artesia, CA
Korean Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Earl of Sandwich is one of OC Noms.

87. Earl of Sandwich

8.7
1565 S Disneyland Dr (at Downtown Disney District), Anaheim, CA
Sandwich Spot · The Anaheim Resort · 174 tips and reviews
Joe's Italian Ice is one of OC Noms.

88. Joe's Italian Ice

12302 Harbor Blvd (btw W. Chapman Ave. & Lampson Ave.), Garden Grove, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 55 tips and reviews