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The Goldfinch - Rancho Santa Margarita

4.4 (71)
$31 to $50
American
22312 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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The Goldfinch - Rancho Santa Margarita

4.4
$31 to $50
American
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Goldfinch is a local restaurant serving California cuisine along side an elevated bar program, in one of the most elegantly designed restaurants in California. We focus on high quality in everything we do, from super friendly technical service to our adherence to freshness and execution with the aim of providing the best experience for all our guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Contact
    (949) 329-6604
  • Website
    https://www.thegoldfinchrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    22312 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch!

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Come join us for Weekend Brunch here at The Goldfinch - Rancho Santa Margarita! Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm
    Weekend Brunch! Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Goldfinch - Rancho Santa Margarita.

4.4

4.4
(71)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goldfinch in Rancho Santa Margarita offers "great food and service" with a "variety brunch menu" and "lovely ambiance." Guests enjoy dishes like the goat cheese artichokes and spicy tuna stack. While some note noise issues, the attentive staff and "amazing service" create a welcoming experience.
71 Reviews

  1. Dianne

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were a party of 8 seated right next to the front door on a high top table- not ideal. I made reservations a month ago and would have liked to have been IN the dining room. Lighting dimmed in the middle of dinner to where we thought a fuse must have gone out! No just their ambience. Had to bring outdoor lamps to the table just to see the food. Good food, drinks and service but the ambience made for a not so pleasant experience

    1 person found this helpful

  2. bassem

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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

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  3. Kris Gold

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone was very attentive and the food was fabulous.

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  4. Dawn

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic and the food is generous in portion with incredible composition and flavor.

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  5. Leisa

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the peach salad, mahi mahi tacos, and the burger! Delicious and amazing service too! Love the renovated space!

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  6. Andrea

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious!! The food, drinks and service were all amazing.

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  7. Judy Gold

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great. The sound level was terrible. You could not talk to our friends.

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  8. Jennifer Gold

    Orange County15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were very disappointed with the location of our table. Basically near the back door and off the street. The service and the food great?

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  9. Albert

    Palm Springs10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great ! Lyndsay was an amazing server . So attentive and personable. The tuna stack was a great recommendation. We ordered the pork chop and pistachio crusted halibut . Both were great . Definitely will be return customers.

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  10. Domino

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was welcoming, warm and caring! Food was very good. Not overly priced. They have a variety brunch menu! Lovely ambience!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Contact
    (949) 329-6604
  • Website
    https://www.thegoldfinchrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    22312 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

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The Goldfinch - Rancho Santa Margarita

4.4
$31 to $50
American
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
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