Steakhouses in Rancho Santa Margarita
The Vintage Steakhouse
Four-Course Prix Fixe Dinner for Two or Four at The Vintage Steakhouse (Up to 49% Off)
Inside an art-deco train depot or a fully restored 1927 train car, pairs dine on meals of mesquite-grilled sirloin and sautéed shrimp
San Juan Capistrano
$115 $59
Farm-to-Table Dinner for Two or Four at Nirvana Grille (Up to 33% Off)
Nirvana Grille
Laguna Beach
$100
$69
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Four-Course European Dinner for Two or Four at Gemmell's Restaurant (Up to 48% Off)
Gemmell's
Dana Point
$228.30
$119
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$99 for a Five-Course Dinner with Wine for Two at Nieuport 17 ($176 Value). Groupon Reservation Required.
Nieuport 17
Tustin
$176
$99
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Steak and Seafood Dinner at Manhattan Steak & Seafood (50% Off). Two Options Available.
Manhattan Steak & Seafood
Orange
$100
$50
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Dinner for Two or Four at Harvey's Steakhouse (Up to 51% Off). Four Options Available.
Harvey's Steakhouse
Huntington Beach
$40
$20
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Rib or Tri-Tip Dinner for Two or Four with Appetizers, Bananas Fosters, and Wine at Maderas Steak & Ribs (45% Off)
Maderas Steak & Ribs
Los Alamitos
$100.15
$55
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At Mozambique Restaurant, spice savants infuse artfully arranged platters with the exotic zest of South African cuisine, hatching a diverse menu of grilled steaks, seafood, and specialty platters. Sealed in by the flickering caress of a hardwood grill, savory juices seek shelter inside a 9-ounce center-cut filet mignon ($34), and pearled couscous cradles fresh cuts of wild salmon cloaked in a saffron wine sauce ($22). Transport tongues to foreign shores with a starter plate of shelled peri-peri prawns ($12) before diving fork-first into the piquant tides of seafood curry, which arrives stacked with shrimp, lobster, and scallops ($27). Set the mood for a first date or send a message to rival grapes by ordering from a cavalcade of aged wines, which includes white, red, and full-bodied selections.
Although Gulliver?s Restaurant?s name comes from the writing of Jonathan Swift, its menu draws inspiration from inns and pubs throughout the England countryside. Gayot praised the eatery?s commitment to hearty comfort food, claiming that ?the steaks are thick and juicy, and the Yorkshire pudding adds just the right authentic Olde English touch.? This British influence appears throughout the menu, from the fish ?n? chips to the sweet english trifle. Prime rib slow roasts inside a specially designed oven, and cuts of prime steak age in-house, leaving ample time for the chefs to forge a variety of new American cuisine, which demonstrates a similar commitment to satisfying, homestyle flavors. In addition to baby-back ribs and crab cakes with honey mustard, the menu also includes decadent options such as Maine lobster tails in molten gold.
Even the Zagat-rated eatery?s ambiance manages to evoke the feel of a roadside cottage. Lit by a row of electric chandeliers, the main dining room?s wood-paneled walls feature an astonishingly vast collection of framed pictures, mounted tankards, decorative plates, long-stemmed pipes, and prints by illustrators of Gulliver?s Travels. The lobby area?s fireplace contributes to this cozy ambiance, although patio seating is also available for alfresco dining.
Agora Churrascaria: A User's Guide
Brazilian Steak House | Award-Winning Churrasco | Hot-Food Buffet | Caipirinha Cocktails | Fixed-Price Menu
Sample Menu
- Entree: bacon-wrapped fillet
- Side: feijoada, a black-bean stew
- Dessert: passion-fruit mousse
- Cocktail: strawberry-basil caipirinha
How it Works: During this all-you-can-eat fine-dining experience, customers are first seated at tables bedecked with white linens. Then, a server parades out a selection of 16 churrascaria meats, carving off a portion of skewered beef, lamb, pork, or chicken. A two-sided, colored coaster—green for "keep it coming," red for "I'm stuffed"—lets the staff know if you'd like seconds or thirds. Diners can also help themselves to the buffet of salad fixings and side dishes.
Inside Tip: Vegetarians can skip out on the meat and pay a reduced price for the salad and sides buffets. The extensive salad bar is filled with traditional choices as well as tabbouleh and pickled shiitake, and the hot side dishes include a "mashed potato so smooth it could pass for crème fraîche," according to OC Weekly.
Vocab Lesson
- Churrascaria: Brazilian-style barbecuing where the meat is skewered and cooked over an open flame or on a grill; the meat itself is called churrasco
- Rodízio: an all-you-can-eat style of service common in Brazilian restaurants
Caipirinha: a Brazilian cocktail made with the sugarcane-based spirit cachaça and lime juice
If You Can’t Make It, Try This: Amazon Churrascaria BBQ Buffet (1445 S. Lemon Street, Fullerton), more casual—but no less authentic—spot for Brazilian cuisine according to the Los Angeles Times.
There’s no better place to have a good time than at Paul Martin’s house, and in this case, house actually refers to a contemporary restaurant better known as Paul Martin’s American Grill. With eight locations and counting, Paul Martin’s is quickly becoming the neighborhood hangout in many areas. Guests who come to the Irvine location will find the homemade meals made from scratch that the restaurants are known for. Make your reservation online today, and enjoy lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch meals. The dinner menu features chef’s specials that include three courses for a complete meal; if in the mood for chicken, try the Fried Chicken meal starting with an organic green salad followed by free-range buttermilk fried chicken and ending with homemade ice cream for dessert. Diners will enjoy the mesquite grill menu options as well as the perfectly cooked seafood. Guests will be interested to know that Paul Martin’s does note gluten free and heart healthy options on their menus. Valet parking is available for in-house diners, and takeout is also available for those who wish to remain home in their comfy pajamas.
Beautiful architecture and artistic cuisine are staples at Houston’s Restaurant in Irvine. Dig in for lunch with a hearty cheeseburger or the veggie burger. House specialties include the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Hawaiian Rib-Eye, Rotisserie Chicken and Roasted Prime Rib. For a real treat, guests should try the Loup De Mer which encompasses grilled sea bass, roasted Marcona almonds, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the extensive list available featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir. Houston’s is concerned about the safety of their guests, so please have them call you a cab if needed. Guests should call to inquire about catering services. Reservations are accepted, and valet parking is available.
With its delightful Australian-wilderness-inspired theme and its delicious menu items, you can’t go wrong with the Outback Steakhouse when it comes to quality steak. In addition to their vast selection of beef cuts, including juicy fillets, thick porterhouses, juicy rib-eyes, and savory ribs, the Outback Steakhouse also offers a variety of chicken, seafood and pasta dishes. Quality food and service provided at unbeatable prices is the basic credo of this restaurant from down under. Signature non-steak menu items include the flavorful coconut shrimp, the piping-hot French onion soup, and the Wahalla pasta with its side of mouthwateringly tender chicken breast.