The steak was marvelous. The appetizer was great. You can dine semi casual or more in an elegant setting. We chose the casual to watch the game and enjoy some killer fillet mignon ! That was the first time I had a fine dinner with my babe and got to watch the game too. Also this fine bar and grill is in Rancho Santa Margarita with easy access, minimum traffic or crowds.

This Laguna Beach treasure offers customers awesome mexican food with a twist. It has stunning views, it's the scene of beautiful blue waters and soft, white sand. The interior is just as beautiful. I highly recommend making reservations the day before if you don't want to wait. This place gets packed! The restaurant offers valet parking so you don't have to deal with meters. The best part is that after your meal you can take a beautiful walk right outside the restaurnat and walk off those extra pounds. It's the best. A hit with the girls! 

We LOVE... SAN SHI GO Sushi located at 1100 S Coast Hwy Ste 303 in Laguna Beach, CA. If you are looking for great sushi combined with beach ambiance... then SAN SHI GO is the place to go! The sushi is great, the chefs are friendly and entertaining. There are some special rolls which are unique and tasty. We always sit at the sushi bar, the crowd is younger and it's a nice date spot. Be sure to make reservations as this place gets crowded fast during weekends.

This place rocks www.yardhouse.com ! Beer, fun, and a very impressive menu. They have locations poppin up all over. An american menu with over 100 different beers on draft. Plays good music & plenty of nightlife. There in Costa Messa, Long Beach, Pasedena, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Newport Beach, Rancho Mirage and Brea. If you love beer, you can order by 6 pack, Goblet, Pint , or by my favorite the Yard! I love the Hollywood blonde...

This is great for all RSM and South OC Thai food lovers. This is some of the best Thai around at great price. Its next to the brewery in the Albertsons shopping center across from Cox field on Crown Valley. The phone number is (949) 365-8777. Our favorite is the Chicken Pa-Naeng, Pad Thai Noodles, and Tom Kha Soup with Chicken and shrimp. We used to go all the way to Mission Viejo, now its in our back yard at Ladera Ranch...Sweet!

 Address:27702 crown valley pkwyLadera ranch, CA 92677 949-365-8777

I discovered (Well it actually existed before I "discovered" it) this nice hole in the wall mom and pop Sushi restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita at 31431 Santa Margarita Parkway. The restaurant is ran and owned by a very nice husband and wife sushi serving team. The quality of fish is excellent and Mr. Kimurasan will custom make rolls if you request them.

If you like sushi that is slightly more traditional with less sauces, then you will love Arigato’s selection; although, the menu does have many tempura items and rolls with sauces if you like such items. I recommend you try the Sun Roll, Albacore Delight and the Sexy Lady roll which is made from cool cucumber. Not on the menu is a Salmon Lemon Roll that rocks! Just ask Mr. Kimurasan and he’ll put it together for you.

I took a first time sushi eater here once and he loved the yellow tail sashimi.

After you have dinner or lunch you can grab a frozen yogurt, or coffee from next door and take a stroll around the lake, which is about 50 feet away from Arigato. So if you're stuck in RSM like me, or you want to visit East OC with a lovely view of Saddle Back Mountain, then hit up Arigato! Hai!!!!