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Orange County, CA Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in Orange County that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.


View the Top 10 Orange County Value Restaurants.

Beach Pit BBQ Old Towne Orange Barbecue
12/20
Old Towne Orange
128 N. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
714-633-7427
Kid-friendly barbecue spot for authentic Southern dishes near the circle in historic Old Towne Orange. More...

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove California
13/20
Dining Room at The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 15 Crystal Cove
Newport Coast, CA 92657
949-376-6900
Fine seaside dining in a picturesque cottage at Crystal Cove. More...

Britta's Cafe Continental
13/20
4237 Campus Dr. B165
Irvine, CA 92612
949-509-1211
Contemporary American café serving satisfying food in a casual yet elegant setting. More...

Cafe Maiz Mexican
12/20
27567 Puerta Real
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-367-0777
Fast casual Mexican restaurant from the owners of El Cholo. More...

Cafe Tu Tu Tango Contemporary
13/20
The Block at Orange
20 City Blvd. W.
Orange, CA 92868
714-769-2222
Loud artsy restaurant with eclectic food, making it a good place for large parties and diners with diverse tastes. More...

Cha Cha's Tacos & Tequila Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Cha Cha Downtown Brea
110 W. Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
714-255-1040
Mexican restaurant in Downtown Brea serves up traditional Latin dishes and strong cocktails. More...

The Counter Burgers
12/20
Woodbury Town Center
6416 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92620
949-336-7272
Build-your-own gourmet burger concept works well for foodies with a burger craving. More...

Eat Chow New American
13/20
The Closet
1802 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-650-2469
Hip café in Newport Mesa, with rather good New American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. More...

Lazy Dog Cafe American
13/20
Dining Room at Lazy Dog Cafe, Westminster, CA 16310 Beach Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
714-500-1140
Casual, family-friendly restaurant with good eclectic fare. More...

Prime Cut Cafe American
13/20
Stadium Promenade Center
1547 W. Katella Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
714-532-4300
Reasonably priced American bistro near Anaheim Stadium. More...

SideDoor Gastropub
13/20
Dining Room at SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA Five Crowns
3801 E. Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-717-4322
Gastropub serving wines, microbrews and gourmet small plates inside Corona del Mar's Five Crowns restaurant. More...

SLOWfish Japanese
14/20
Dining Room at SLOWfish, Huntington Beach, CA 16051 Bolsa Chica St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-6951
Healthy, contemporary Korean-Japanese fare and sushi inspired by the Slow Food movement. More...

Sushilicious Sushi
13/20
Dining Room at Sushilicious, Irvine, CA 15435 Jeffrey Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949-552-2260
Kaiten-style sushi bar has unusually high quality, low prices and a family-friendly atmosphere. More...

Taco Mesa Mexican
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Taco Mesa, Orange, CA Saddleback Plaza
3533 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-633-3922
Some of Orange County's best Mexican food at rock-bottom prices. More...

Taco Rosa Mexican
13/20
2632 San Miguel Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-0980
Taco Rosa offers rather healthy Mexican food and drinks with a California edge and a kid-friendly atmosphere. More...

Tiffy's Coffee Shop
11/20
1060 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-635-1801
Family-owned coffee shop with exceptional ice cream and a wide-ranging American menu. More...

Veggie Grill Vegan
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Veggie Grill, Irvine, CA University Center
4213 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-509-0003
Vegan fare cooked with flavorful flair in a café setting. More...

Wild Artichoke California
14/20
4973 Yorba Ranch Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
714-777-9646
Palate-pleasing, affordable and inventive cuisine served in an unassuming setting. More...

Yen Ching Chinese
12/20
574 S. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
714-997-3300
Known as one of the best Chinese restaurants in OC, Yen Ching serves up Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. More...

Zov's Bistro Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Zov 17440 E. 17th St.
Tustin, CA 92780
714-838-8855
Influential chef-owner Zov Karamardian brings first-rate Mediterranean-inspired foods to OC. More...

 

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