The Yummiest Diners in Santa Ana

Denny's

★★★★★ 4.5 (698) • $$

"We had a funeral reception at this location and I was amazed. We were given the back room which was closed off for privacy. The restaurant accommodated the time frame, which needed to be moved up almost an hour (we called and asked if we could arrive "now" basically). The staff was busy the entire time and very attentive. Props to Johanny our waitress. She was amazing and professional from start to finish. She definitely stood out as a great employee. We usually don't go to this restaurant, (Denny's in general) but based on the staffs desire to treat people like family we will definitely put it on our radar. Thank you again Johanny for doing an exceptional job."

Carlitos Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (680) • $

"Who would have thought a small, rinky, hole in the wall Mexican diner would offer one of the best chicken fried steaks!! Being from the south, I grew up on hearty breakfasts. Everything loaded with gravy. Carlito's CFS did not disappoint!! Crispy chicken steak smothered, no, drowning in sausage gravy! For the price you really get a large portion too. It included 3 eggs made your way, I opted for hashbrowns and a side of toast. The diner itself is very tidy and clean. Excellent customer service. Upon entry, go to the counter to place your order then they will bring your food out."

Aunt Cass Café

★★★★☆ 3.9 (655) • $$

"Recently rethemed, but still the same great sourdough if you are looking for it. This location seems to rotate bread pudding, so constantly on the lookout as the recent pumpkin spice one was PHENOMENAL. Yes, ALL CAPS GOOD. Love the ability to mobile order and the staff is always friendly. Lots of outdoor seating, so usually a great area to find a seat to enjoy your food. Definitely a solid quick service option for dining when visiting Disney California Adventure."

Sunny on South

★★★★☆ 4.4 (512) • $$

"Delicious food and friendly service. Party of seven on Saturday at noon. Seated right away, food came out quickly and pipping hot. Will be sure to come again."

Sammy's Stackhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (564) • $$

"the service was great, we got seated right away even for it being kind of busy. our waitress oliva was so sweet and attentive! i'm currently 9 months pregnant & really needed my bacon to be extra crispy, oliva had no problem making sure my bacon was perfect!! on top of the good service, our food was sooo yummy! make sure to order the pancakes they are super fluffy!"

NORMS Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (697) • $$

"Always a welcoming and family friendly" type restaurant with yummy food selections at a comfortable price with amazing service! Our favorite waiter is Esteban! He gets 5 stars! Love the atmosphere and mellow music! Cleanliness and coziness like an "old fashion diner" ! It's our "Go to" place always!"

Phans55 - Los Olivos

★★★★☆ 3.6 (495) • $$

"Great food at a reasonable price! I love their shrimp spring rolls and egg rolls. My husband is hooked on their shrimp pho. The service is fast, and the staff are friendly. There aren't many good enough Vietnamese restaurants in the area and this place offers good variety for its value. I love their clean and modern vibes too."

Ruby's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (458) • $$

"Food was great! Service was amazing. Decor was so cute like a 50s style diner. They even dressed in the 50s style waiters/waitress clothing"

Fantastic Café

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (450) • $

"Best customer service ever. The cook and the employees are very welcoming and generous. Thank you soooooooooo much for the best customer service ever!! We were just trying the food out and ended up falling in love with the best customer service and food quality and taste. Definitely, recommend it!! 5 stars!!"

Woody's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (355) • $$

"Visited Woodys for brunch with our running crew. The service was great. Our waitress was friendly and attentive to our table. The wait for the food was about 20 min but all our 6 meals were brought out together. I had the biscuits and gravy and it was 10/10. The eggs and bacon with hash brown was also tasty. Very clean restaurant and friendly staff. Will be coming back when in the area."

Denny's

★★★★☆ 3.5 (383) • $$

"Awesome service from Patricia! We love coming here for a quick dinner after a long day at work."

Woody's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270) • $$

"After a bike ride down PCH this past weekend, my wife and I stopped by Woody's Diner in Sunset Beach for a bite--and we're so glad we did!She ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I went with the Texas Burger. Both were fantastic! The Eggs Benedict had perfectly poached eggs, a rich and creamy hollandaise, and a nicely toasted English muffin. My Texas Burger was everything you want in a burger--juicy, flavorful, and stacked with BBQ sauce, crispy onion rings, and bacon. It hit the spot after the ride!The diner has that classic beachy, laid-back vibe that makes you feel right at home. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly despite it being a busy weekend morning. Definitely a solid spot for breakfast, lunch, or just to soak in that Sunset Beach atmosphere.We'll be back for sure!"

Ruby's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (292) • $$

"I'm so sad... this place has changed so much. I usually door dash, but today we dined in. All the things I've loved about Ruby's are no more. No juke boxes at the tables, bottomless fries, or what's going on with their cinnamon roll French toast (see image) that has always been a go-to favorite. I've never seen a skinner French toast, it was more like a crepe. I came here with someone who is not from the US, hoping to give them a classic American diner experience and it was a disappointment :( I know it's not their fault, but came for good food, and a full 1950's theme, but no waitress in their cute uniforms and food was mediocre I'll definitely try again, hoping it was just an off day. I will add that I appreciate that they still have the paper cars for the children, the gum ball machine, and the train operating on the ceiling track."

Denny's

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (297) • $$

"The best service, it gets pretty busy on Mondays but that doesn't stop the bomb food.Leslie is the best, she's so funny and welcoming. We enjoyed coming to this Denys we're located in YL.Thank you Denys! See you soon maybe tomorrow"

Mollies San Juan

★★★★☆ 4.2 (91) • $$

"I was on my way to TJ and I was craving for some breakfast and this one came out and it did not disappoint me at all actually I recommended I will definitely come back friendly staff in the parking situation was just in front."

The Local Spot

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Food was great, atmosphere was awesome. Ambience was good, however it was pretty windy. Service was a let down, we waited 20-30 minutes to get our order in. Eventually a nice lady came and helped us (she was not our server). Portions are huge, coffee is alright."

The Filling Station Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"We need to come back here more often! We came on a Tuesday around 12pm and were sat right away. We sat inside as most people did because of the heavy wind.Our sever was very polite and we got our food pretty fast. I got the eggs Benedict and hash browns which were delicious, my cousin got the machaca and eggs, and my boyfriend got the buffalo chicken salad (not on the website but still on the menu). Most tables have a nice view of at least a few of the Old Town Orange buildings which I think give it a cute, trendy, cozy vibe."

Early Bird

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"This place has been one of my top favorite brunch spots to come to. I've been coming here for a good 8 years now, I just now noticed I never put a review for it! Crazy that I haven't post before. I want to start off by saying the food always has good flavor. The carnitas chilaquiles are my favorite, this time I couldn't choose between that one or the chef Vic green chilaquiles so my server asked if I could get half and half and so I did thanks! It was amazing! I told my server we liked the brioche and the churro waffle but were undecided on which to get, she informed me they were able to do the brioche French toast churro style and omg! It did not disappoint! The fluffyness of the bread and the sweet churro sauce made the perfect combo. ( we ended up getting two!)As for the ambiance, the place is bright has background music that can be pretty enjoyable not too loud, just enough to hear but you're able to hear everyone else as well. The place keeps pretty clean and the art on the walls is nice. This place will keep being on my books, and definitely returning once again"