United States of America

Restaurants in Santa Ana

13 restaurants in Santa Ana recognised by Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. CHAAK Kitchen

   1 guide · 215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92780, USA

   Executive Chef Gabbi Patrick brings the spirit of the Yucatán Peninsula to Tustin with Mayan-inspired dishes, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

2. Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen

   1 guide · 141 S. Glassell St., Orange, CA, 92866, USA

   Executive Chef Gabbi Patrick brings indigenous Mexican flavors to Orange, CA. Michelin Recommended. Hacienda-style dining with modern gastronomy.

3. Hana re

   1 guide · 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, USA

   At Hana re in Santa Ana, Chef Atsushi presents an ethereal omakase experience featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine. Michelin Recommended 2026.

4. Knife Pleat

   1 guide · 3333 S. Bristol St., Ste. 3001, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, USA

   Chef Tony Esnault’s refined contemporary French cuisine in the Penthouse of South Coast Plaza, awarded a Michelin star.

5. Lola Gaspar

   1 guide · 211 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701, USA

   Lola Gaspar in Santa Ana's Artist Village serves modern Mexican cuisine and craft mezcal cocktails, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for quality and value.

6. Mastro's Steakhouse

   1 guide · 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, California

   Mastro's Steakhouse in Costa Mesa delivers USDA Prime steaks, legendary butter cake, and live entertainment. A Wine Spectator Best of Award honoree.

7. Morton's, The Steakhouse

   1 guide · 1641 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, California

   Morton's The Steakhouse in Santa Ana serves USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, and a Wine Spectator-recognized list of 300+ wines.

8. Omakase by Gino

   1 guide · 304 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701, USA

   Michelin Recommended Omakase by Gino offers an intimate counter-dining experience with Contemporary Japanese cuisine in Santa Ana, CA.

9. O SEA | Seafood for Thought

   1 guide · 109 S. Glassell St., Orange, California

   O SEA in Orange, CA earns Wine Spectator recognition for its Californian seafood cooking and a wine list worth raising a glass to.

10. Seasons 52

    1 guide · 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, California

    Seasons 52 in Costa Mesa brings seasonally inspired American dining to Bristol St., recognized by Wine Spectator for its outstanding wine program.

11. The Capital Grille

    1 guide · 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, California

    The Capital Grille in Costa Mesa brings refined American dining to Santa Ana, recognized by Wine Spectator for an exceptional wine program.

12. The Hobbit

    1 guide · 2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, California

    Orange County's most unique dining experience since 1972: a 6-course modern French prix-fixe in Orange, CA, honored by Wine Spectator and Town & Country.

13. Vaca

    1 guide · 695 Town Center Dr., Ste. 170, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, USA

    Chef Amar Santana’s Vaca brings Spanish flavors from tapas to premium meats, with Michelin recognition, in Costa Mesa and Downtown Los Angeles.