Morton's The Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

1. Morton's The Steakhouse

8.3
1641 W Sunflower Ave (S. Plaza Drive), Santa Ana, CA
Steakhouse · South Coast · 20 tips and reviews

Luis Javier R.Luis Javier Robles: Many sorts of Prime steaks and premium dishes. Excellent wine selection, smooth music. Awesome restaurant with many choices.

orangecounty.comorangecounty.com: Features a Power Hour which is a late night Happy Hour starting at 9 p.m. Mon-Fri. Discounted prices on food and this location only includes wines, beers, and martini's when you sit at the bar. Read more.

Selene S.Selene S: Happy Hour 7 days a week, twice a day 4:30-6:30 & 9-close

Lola Gaspar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

2. Lola Gaspar

8.5
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: best bloody mary in Santa Ana - they can customize it to be extra spicy & salty

Anne MarieAnne Marie: $5 sangria

Carmella B.Carmella Bansil: Brazil 66 is a must! It's a blast in a glass haha.

Taqueria Los Grandes is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

3. Taqueria Los Grandes

8.8
1736 W 5th St (5th st and Rait), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

SAN C.SAN CAN: Enchiladas are deliciously flavorful and moist. Yum

MONICA G.MONICA GURROLA: <3 THIS PLACE{:~)

alex g.alex gurrola: Nachos and Asada tacos are a must!

The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

4. The Boiling Crab

8.9
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews

Karthik B.Karthik Balasubramanian: Love this place ! Medium is a good level of spice.

Zainab A.Zainab AlFaisal: Not a seafood fancy; but their "medium spicy shrimp shabang" absolutely delicious 👌 ! Don't miss the tasty cajun fries !

May R.May RH: Not good for hungr people cause it takes time to remove the shells 😍😍😍😍 I LOVE IT

Native Son Alehouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

5. Native Son Alehouse

8.2
305 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Ana · 3 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Coyle: Great patio. Dog friendly. Good beer selection. A few eats.

Bob B.Bob Bretall: Food was good, but a bit pricey at ~$21 for a sandwich with a side of tots.

Billy A.Billy Amp: Richard Wright would be proud about this spot. Take the stairs up, and make a toast to the three of us 🍻

Crave is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

6. Crave

8.9
410 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 24 tips and reviews

Lauren W.Lauren W.: The sandwiches are HUGE here so if you're not too famished get the 1/2 Sandwich & Salad. The bread is AMAZING!!

Sandy C.Sandy Coronilla: Grilled caprese sandwich is to die for! Cesar salad's great, too.

Toni C.Toni Carrillo: Caprese salad mmm tri tip dip mmm butternut squash soup mmm

Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

7. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: The specialty cocktails are the most unique drinks I've seen in years. You've got to try their take on the Moscow Mule, Druid Divination or Holiday in Cambodia.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Find tasty and creative culinary creations at Chapter One! Bacon-wrapped steaks, Panna cotta, Greek kataifi, and more. Voted Best New Restaurant in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue.

캐쉬 문.캐쉬 문: Loveee their mac&chz. Not too salty and a great blend of artisan cheeses!

The Kickin' Crab is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

8. The Kickin' Crab

8.5
3611 S Bristol St #C (at MacArthur Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews

F S.F S: Garlic noodles are so good! Cajun fries and shrimp 👍🏻

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Shrimp tortilla bites. Clever and really tasty.

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Cajun fries are a must

Boudin SF is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

9. Boudin SF

8.7
2800 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · North Main · 5 tips and reviews

StarGirl11StarGirl11: If you can get here for breakfast, their sourdough French toast is awesome. After breakfast can't go wrong with one of the soup combos!

That Cool F.That Cool Furniture Guy: Fantastic French dip

RoxieRoxie: Their chili is so good!

Kaisen Kaiten Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

10. Kaisen Kaiten Sushi

8.7
3855 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Coast · 49 tips and reviews

Katrina G.Katrina G: Best rotating train sushi in OC

Shelby L.Shelby Lang: $1.75 Lobster Hand Roll Wednesdays!

Cisca S.Cisca S 😄😁💩: Try the cajun salmon, it's out of this world :)

VLVT | Velvet Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

11. VLVT | Velvet Lounge

7.3
416 W 4th St (btwn Broadway & Ross), Santa Ana, CA
Gay Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 20 tips and reviews

Yoshi Y.Yoshi Yosuke: I'd recommend this place to friends and have them party here. Good food, music and friendly service. 

Jordan Bennett S.Jordan Bennett S: Go to WWW.VLVTOC.COM and sign up for the vip TXT Read more.

LogoTVLogoTV: Dance, drink and even eat in this fabulous establishment. One of my favorite spots to perform, so make sure you check out the weekly drag shows. - Pandora Boxx, RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race

Hans' Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

12. Hans' Ice Cream

8.3
3640 S Bristol St (at Callens Com), Santa Ana, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · South Coast · 37 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Baird: Try the Salted Caramel Icecream - #nom really good. #salty #sweet

StephieStephie: I always forget it's cash only! Rawr! Please make sure to try the Mint Cookies & Cream! I love you, so I tell you to try it.(:

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Milkshake in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! The $5.25 regular-sized shake is deliciously perfect and enough to share! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Darya Persian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

13. Darya Persian Cuisine

7.5
3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA
Persian Restaurant · South Coast · 34 tips and reviews

Double D.Double Dee: The Kbab is perfectly cooked. Best Irani restaurant in the spot.

Faisal S.Faisal SD: Warmhearted place 👍

Azzam A.Azzam Alazzam: Don't miss the Chelo Kebab

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

14. Dunkin'

7.9
100 S Harbor Blvd (at W 1st St), Santa Ana, CA
Donut Shop · 6 tips and reviews

DSaigonDSaigon: Nice place to meet with friends :)

Sophannar K.Sophannar Khounn: Ah I like this place.

Fast Food P.Fast Food Patriot: Try the Big N' Toasted for $4.19 www.FastFoodPatriot.com

Rigobertos Taqueria cart is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Ana.

15. Rigobertos Taqueria cart

7.8
Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Simon N.Simon Ngo: Spicy spicy onions!

Jose C.Jose Cruz: Tried asada, birria, suadero and cecina their the best!