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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.

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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Contemporary American café serving satisfying food in a casual yet elegant setting. More...

Bruxie American
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Bruxie, Brea, CA 215 W. Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
714-255-1188
Savory and sweet waffle sandwich concept comes to Downtown Brea. More...

Cafe Maiz Mexican
12/20
27567 Puerta Real
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-367-0777 | Menu
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 | Menu
Loud artsy restaurant with eclectic food, making it a good place for large parties and diners with diverse tastes. More...

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen Latin American
13/20
Dining Room at Cha Cha Downtown Brea
110 W. Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
714-255-1040 | Menu
Lively Downtown Brea venue serving up traditional Latin dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. More...

The Counter Burgers
12/20
Dining Room at The Counter, Newport Beach, CA Westcliff Plaza
1104 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-642-0700 | Menu
Build-your-own gourmet burger concept works well for foodies with a burger craving. More...

The Counter Burgers
12/20
Woodbury Town Center
6416 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92620
949-336-7272 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Gastropub serving wines, microbrews and gourmet small plates inside Corona del Mar's Five Crowns restaurant. More...

Slater's 50/50 Burgers
13/20
6362 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
714-685-1103
Lively build-your-own-burger joint features a topnotch beer selection and a menu that goes well beyond its famed half-bacon, half-beef patty. More...

SLOWfish Japanese
14/20
Dining Room at SLOWfish, Huntington Beach, CA 16051 Bolsa Chica St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-6951 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Vegan fare cooked with flavorful flair in a café setting. More...

Veggie Grill Vegan
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Veggie Grill, Irvine, CA Irvine Spectrum
81 Fortune Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
949-727-9900 | Menu
Vegan fare cooked with flavorful flair in a modern café setting. More...

Wild Artichoke California
14/20
4973 Yorba Ranch Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
714-777-9646 | Menu
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 | Menu
Yen Ching serves up Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine a few blocks south of the Orange Circle. More...

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

 

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