Arigato Japanese Cuisine
Authentic Japanese delicacies done in the traditional style. Manager: Young Kim
OPEN: 7 Days a Week 11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:30p.m. 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-888-1828
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Simple but hearty lunches and dinners from beef, chicken and pork. Manager: Alfonso Molina. OPEN: 7 Days a Week, 10:30a.m. – 9:30p.m. 22245 El Paseo #C, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-2500
Ballpark Pizza Team
Not just pizza but also contemporary Italian dishes like Lasagna. Manager: Jim Poettgen. OPEN: 7 Days a Week, Sunday-Thursday, 11:00a.m. – 9:00p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11:00a.m. – 10:00p.m. 22431 Antonio Pkwy, #B110, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-3436
Boulevard Deli
Substantial sandwiches and the usual delicatessen fare. OPEN: 7 Days a Week, 10:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. 30622 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #D106, Rancho Santa Margarita
949-713-3030
Canyon Fireside Grill Restaurant & Lounge
Owner Robert Kissinger has fed celebrities, and royalty before bringing his continental style meals to Rancho Santa Margarita.Small and intimate with full bar. OPEN: 7 Days a Week, Sunday 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m., 4:00p.m.–9:00p.m. Monday-Friday 11:30a.m.- 4:00p.m. Monday-Thursday 4:00p.m.–10:00p.m. Friday&Saturday 4:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Saturday 9:30a.m.- 1:00p.m. Live Entertainment:
Wednesday & Thursday 8:00p.m.-11:00p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:30p.m.-12:30a.m. 22312 El Paseo, #A, Rancho Santa Margarita
949-888-8893
Celinda’s Original Mexican Deli
In Mexico the deli is different with hot and spicy dishes, hearty beef,
pork, cheese, and chicken are typical staples. Owners: Armando Albanez & David Albanez. OPEN: Monday-Friday 7:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Saturday 8:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. Sunday Closed. 2991 Aventura, #O, Rancho Santa Margarita
949-589-0354
China Bowl Express
If you have a need for speed and a hankering for Hong Kong , this is Fast Chinese experience in a local venue. Manager: Su Su
OPEN: Monday – Saturday 10:30a.m.-8:00p.m. 29851 Aventura, #F, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-713-9688
Cafe Empresa
With sandwiches named after famous movie stars, and cool yogurt and Ice cream. Located next to the Rancho Santa Margarita Post office 29851 Aventura, #N, Rancho Santa Margarita. Owner: Arun Chavda
949-858-9772
Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or bagels. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee Owner: Randy Sarrah
OPEN Sunday and Monday 6:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00a.m.-8:00p.m. 22302 El Paseo, #I, Rancho Santa
Margarita.
949-459-7900
Daily’s Sports Grill
Famed Football coach Jim Barnett holds court here every day with Rancho Santa Margarita’s best selection of beers, sandwiches, chips and football analysis straight from the master. Manager: Mike Rae
OPEN: Sunday through Thursday 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00a.m.-2:00a.m. 29881 Aventura, #1, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-858-5788
Daphne’s Greek Café
Heavenly gyros! (It rhymes in Greek) authentic Grecian cuisine and beautiful murals but mostly for a quick stop at lunch or dinner in the El Paseo shopping center. Manager: Juan Carrafco. OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m. 22245 El Paseo, #A, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-766-4540
David’s Café
Dine inside or on the patio and enjoy a little different style of breakfast and lunch.
Manager: Miriam Bichara. OPEN: Tuesday-Sunday 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m. 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-459-7750
El Torito Grill
Margaritas are their cocktail specialty but this popular place has Great Mexican foods in the traditional style. Bring the family or couples. Manager: Felipe Gomez. OPEN: Monday-Thursday 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m. Sunday 10:00a.m.-10:00p.m. 22322 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-4164
Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar
Dave Hanna’s superb steakhouse features only Prime beef and the taste is as special as the relaxed atmosphere. Outstanding service is their stock in trade and plenty of staff people are always on duty. Sumptuous desserts Full bar. OPEN: Monday-Thursday 11:30a.m.-11:30p.m. Sunday 9:30a.m.-11:30p.m. 22195 El Paseo, #110, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-709-2300
Ho-Toy’s Chinese Food
Speeding through Plano Trabuco shopping center and have a hungry mob at home to feed? .Pop in and pick through their high speed Chinese cuisine and be out the door in record time. 21612 Plano Trabuco Rd, #J, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-459-1268
International House of Pancakes
Perhaps one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s best breakfast selections but come early or be prepared to wait as the place is usually packed. Well seasoned and tasty lunches and dinners as well Manager: Carlos Monterroso. OPEN: Daily 6:30a.m.-10:00p.m. 30492 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-858-4021
Louie’s Pasta
Lush and lovely linguine and all the other Italian delights. They also deliver either dinners or pizza. Manager: Robert Brown.OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9:00a.m.-11:00p.m. Sunday 12:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 22307 El Paseo #C, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-459-6199
Margarita’s Authentic Mexican Food
Manager: Maria Guillen, OPEN: Monday 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Sunday 8:30a.m.-8:00p.m. 22441 Antonio Pkwy, #A-370, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-858-0407
Nebbia Italian Kitchen
(formerly) Brother’s West Lakeside Ristaurante. Some different choices on their mostly Italian menu include a selection of popular vegetarian delights, plus good red wines, pasta and pizza. Manager: Dan Johns. OPEN: 7 Days a Week 4:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #M, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-2225
Neighborhood Grill & Salad Bar
Manager: Hassan Mowlai OPEN: Monday-Friday 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m.Saturday 12:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 29941 Aventura, #I, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-635-3131
Niko Niko
Manager: Sue Takahashi. OPEN: Monday-Sunday 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
22245 El Paseo, #B, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-888-0888
O.C. Pizza & Pasta
Manager: Carolina. OPEN: Monday-Thursday 11:00a.m.-9:30p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:30a.m.-10:00p.m. Sunday 12:00p.m.-9:30p.m. 21612 Plano Trabuco Rd., Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-459-0181
Ono Ono
Manager: Philip Kim OPEN: Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.-9:00p.m. Saturday-Sunday 8:00a.m.-9:00p.m. 22250 El Paseo, #A, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-888-1230
Opah Restaurant & Bar
While hobnobbing with the elite stop by the glassed in bar while you wait for a table either outdoors or inside. Some amazing appetizers and fresh fish dishes. Manager: Danny Graham. OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 11:30a.m.-9:30p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:30a.m.-10:30p.m. 22332 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-766-9988
Pad Thai
Manager: Von Bounkhoune. OPEN: Daily 11:00a.m.-2;30p.m. 4:30p.m.-9:00p.m. 30486 Avenida De Las Banderas, #B, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-713-9122
Pasta Bravo
Manager: Thomas Freeman
OPEN: Monday-Friday 9:45a.m.-9:15p.m. Saturday-Sunday 9:45a.m.-10:15p.m. 30465 Avenida De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-766-9350
Pick-Up-Stix
Manager: Figencio Avilez. OPEN: Daily 10:30a.m.-9:30p.m. 30461 Avenida De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-0522
Rice & Spice Thai Cuisine
Manager: Amita Dejwn OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-9:30p.m. 22431 Antonio Pkwy, #B130, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-888-0222
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Manager: Daisy Pineda. OPEN: Monday-Thursday 10:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 10:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Sunday 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. 30465 Avenida De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-858-3089
Ruby’s Diner
Music from the roaring twenties does not seem to bother the crowds that cram their way into this picturesque 50’s style diner with quaint overhead toy train, burgers, fries,soups sandwiches and breakfasts in the Antonio Plaza . Manager: Dean Marriott OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 7:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 7:00a.m.-10:00p.m. 22411 Antonio Pkwy, #C170, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-713-7829
Sake Sushi
Definitely for the in-crowd who know their way around a pair of Chopsticks and can tell sushi from sashimi. Add a splash of sake and you’re set for the evening. 22411 Antonio Pkwy, #C, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-459-7676
San Giovanni’s Ristorante
Tucked delicately away in Rancho Santa Margarita’s Dove Canyon Cente , this is an authentic Italian family restaurant with great food and superb Pizza which you can have them deliver as well. Sunday Brunch is a celebrated event every weekend. High on every gourmet’s list. Manager: Greg Buart. OPEN: Daily 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. 31931 Dove Canyon Drive, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-1900
Sawara Japanese Sushi & Grill
Manager: (New Ownership) OPEN: Monday-Friday 11:30a.m.-2:00p.m., 5:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Saturday 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Sunday 5:00p.m.-9:30p.m. 30461 Avenida De Las Flores , #C, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-459-8855
Selma’s Chicago Style Pizzeria
Manager: Joseph VanDyke
OPEN: Sunday-Monday 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 11:30a.m.-9:30p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m. 30461 Avenida De Las Flores , #B, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-709-8165
TGI Friday’s / TGIF
Manager: Michelle Hodder. OPEN: Daily 11:00a.m.-2:00a.m. 22022 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-459-1531
T J’s Cantina at Tijeras Creek Golf Course
Catering to a captive audience of hungry golfers also attracts some other family members. Sensible salads, sandwiches. Manager: Tom Horaney. OPEN: Daily 6:00a.m.-7:30p.m. 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-9793
Tutto Fresco Trattoria
Close to the Movie house in Rancho Santa Margarita,this full scale Italian restaurant will reach your expectations if you are looking for hearty food with generous portions, but sometimes requires waiting to get in. Manager: Steve White. OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 11:00a.m.-2:30p.m. (Lunch), 4:30p.m.-9:00p.m. (Dinner) Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-2:30p.m. (Lunch), 4:30p.m.-10:00p.m. (Dinner) 30642 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #E104, Rancho Santa Margarita
949-858-3360
Wan Fu Chinese Gourmet
True Chinese Cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere with exceptional service. Pricey but popular. located near Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall. Manager: Fay He. OPEN: Sunday-Monday 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m. 30642 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #E105, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-8028
Wasabi Sushi
Sushi chefs slice up their choicest seafood while you wait. All the usual Japanese dishes and sake too. 30642 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #E102, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-858-2277
Wing Stop
If wing sauce could be made into perfume, it could be the greatest aphrodisiac ever invented. Until then just take your boyfriend or husband a box of hot savory chicken wings in six flavors. Near the Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall. Manager: Chad Elling. OPEN: Daily 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m. 22195 El Paseo, #100, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-459-9464
Wood Ranch
BBQ & Grill
One of Rancho Santa Margarita’s premiere watering holes with all the popular steak house meats and treats. Happy hour crowds and family dining with scholarly service next to Rancho Library and Border’s books. Manager: Tim Miller. OPEN: Monday-Thursday 4:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Friday 4:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Saturday 11:30a.m.-11:00p.m. Sunday 11:30a.m.-9:30p.m. 22352 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-888-1100
Baked Goods & Specialty Foods
Bruegger’s Bagels Bakery
22361 Antonio Pkwy, #110, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-1790
Edible Arrangements
Manager: Linda Lee. OPEN: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Saturday 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. 29881 Aventura, #A, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-888-5588
K D’s Donuts
Don’t be frightened of the huge line that forms from the door to the street on this busiest donut house in Rancho Santa Margarita. KD’s crew keeps the line moving fast. Crowds come for miles around to snap up more than thirty varieties these succulent donuts and other breakfast treats as they come steaming from the cooker. Donut today-diet tomorrow! Manager: Young Chin. OPEN: Monday-Friday 4:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Saturday 4:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Sunday 4:00a.m.-3:00p.m. 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #C, Rancho Santa Margarita
949-858-8591
Ranch House Meats & Deli
Not your ordinary meat market. While they sell magnificent meats, they will also make you a mighty sandwich with all the trimmings. Manager: John Mischler. OPEN: Daily 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. 30092 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #I, Rancho Santa Margarita
949-459-1111
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Manager: Hwa Soo Sin
OPEN: Sunday-Monday 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. 30622 Santa Margarita Pkwy, #104, Rancho Santa Margarita.
949-589-2565
Latte Da
Manager: Marty Karkar.
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 6:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Sunday 6:00a.m.-4:00p.m. 21612 Plano Trabuco ( in the Albertson’s Center), Trabuco Canyon.
949) 589-6405
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