Best Cocktail Bars in Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

**5 Stars! An Outstanding Experience!** We celebrated my wife's birthday at Noble Ace in Laguna Beach last night with friends, and the entire evening was fantastic! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The food was absolutely outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere made for a perfect evening. It's always a pleasure to dine somewhere that gets everything right, and Noble Ace certainly delivered. The staff made us feel welcome, the attention to detail was excellent, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. A memorable birthday celebration and a wonderful night with friends. **Noble Ace knocked it out of the park!** We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Great service, food, and vibes. Ordered the goat cheese artichokes, rib eye was great and tasty salads. Staff is very attentive and gave us a great dining experience

A Crystal Cove is one of our go-to restaurants. It continues to feature great food, service and ambience. The menu features a rotation of new dishes to please the palate. Try the new variations on steak tartare and cheesecake!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have visited approximately 15 Fogo de Chão locations throughout California, Florida, Colorado and Nevada, and the Irvine location is by far our favorite! A huge reason for that is Eva DeJong. She is absolutely loving, warm, and welcoming. Every time we visit, we see her walking around the restaurant, checking on tables, and making sure everyone is having a great experience. You can see her exceptional leadership even from a distance. The gauchos are constantly approaching her with questions, and she is always engaged, approachable, and attentive. Her leadership and customer service truly stand out! Vinicius Amado also deserves recognition for his outstanding hospitality. He always welcomes us warmly and checks on us throughout our meal, making us feel like VIP guests. Nayara and the entire gaucho team are equally wonderful, always friendly, professional, and welcoming. The food is amazing, and the restaurant is consistently clean and well maintained. The salad bar is always fresh, fully stocked, and beautifully presented, which makes the entire dining experience even better. We actually have the Brea location much closer to us, yet we willingly drive approximately 50 minutes to Irvine because the experience is worth it every single time. Eva and the entire Irvine team are the definition of exceptional hospitality. Management should be proud of this team. Their professionalism, cleanliness, attention to detail, and genuine care for their guests are a major reason we keep coming back. Highly recommended!

We had a great experience— Beautiful view, tasty drinks and great service