Armani Cafe 3333 Bristol Street - 714.754.0300 $15.01 - $30 Light and fresh Italian food with a contemporary California Cuisine flair. Cuisine: Continental / European Recommended Dishes:Bay shrimp pasta of the day, mixed green salad, tiramsu. Review:Beagle says... What, a chain restaurant recommendation? In a MALL?? Yes, believe it or not, this is a great place to eat in spite of its chain-ness and its middle-of-the-mall location. Armani is a wonderful meal. Lightly prepared pasta with gentle sauces, fresh seafood and, best of all, pasta that actually tastes homemade. This beauty of this bountiful meal is that one can throw on the designer labels, see and be seen, and people watch at no finer a people-watching location than the South Coast Plaza Mall. Don't miss any pasta with the bay shrimp. Spectacular! And, if you really want to have the full experience, try a full bottle of San Pelligrino between you and a date while you ignore the staff..
Arnies Manhattan Restaurant and Delicatessen 2831 Bristol Street - 714.641.9310 $5.01 - $15 A real New York Jewish deli. Cuisine: Deli / Sandwiches Recommended Dishes:Pastrami sandwich, matzo brie, coffee (black). Review:Beagle says... Looking for a real New York Jewish deli? You'll find it right here, complete with East Coast waitresses. This is Jewish deli at its best (on the West Coast, that is). Hungering for Matzo Brie? Right here and done right. Matzo ball soup? Right here and done right. Ginger ale? Got all the old brands (in a bottle if that's the way you like it). Even a simple scrambled eggs with bacon, coffee and bagel with cream cheese hits the mark, right on target. Arnies is a throw back and if you're looking for a good deli you want to catch Arnies.
El Torito Grill 633 Anton Blvd. - 714.662.2672 Lunch served Monday through Friday, dinner served nightly, brunch on Sunday. Cuisine: Mexican Recommended Dishes:Hmm, burrito, taco, tostada... Baby Back Ribs, Warm Fajita Salad, Chocolate Cake Review:Beagle says...
Review:Okay Mexican
Jerry's Famous Deli 3210 Park Center Dr. - 714.662.3354 Late night,Outdoor dining,Kid Friendly Recommended Dishes:Shakes, water. Chicken soup and bread pudding Review:Beagle says...
Review:The Elder Cheesecake Good sandwiches and great chicken soup but don't order the week-old cheesecake. What a waste of good money.
