The Crab Cooker
The Crab Cooker has two locations in Southern Orange County, one in Tustin, and one in Newport Beach. The Crab Cooker offers all types of seafood fare with an emphasis on freshness. It is a casual, sit-down restaurant and the prices are reasonable. They serve lunch until 4:30 and do not serve lunch on Sundays. All day dinner entrees are served and The Crab Cooker offers a small beer and wine menu.
The Crab Cooker
2200 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 673-0100
17260 E. 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92680
(714) 573-1077
crabcooker.com
Cosmo's Italian Kitchen
At Cosmo's you can order up just about any kind of Italian food. Their menu ranges from pizza to lobster cannelloni. Dine in a casual atmosphere or take out--they even offer online ordering. Cosmo's prices are very reasonable, so if you have a hankering for Italian this is the place for you.
Cosmo's Italian Kitchen
23411 Aliso Viejo Parkway #A
Aliso Viejo CA 92695
(949) 448-9040
cosmositaliankitchen.com
La Cocina De Ricardo
For a very casual dining experience look towards La Cocina De Ricardo, with two other locations in Southern Orange County. This restaurant is great if you are in a hurry to get back to those trails. A family-owned restaurant serving fine Mexican food you'll find plenty of options, even for breakfast.
La Cocina De Ricardo
23532 El toro Road #11
Lake Forest CA 92630
(949) 586-1477
32082 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-4941
401 South El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-7808
lacocinadericardo.com
Article Written By Linda Moffitt
Linda Moffitt has been writing professionally since 2007 and has published several books including, "Washington's Haunted Hotspots" and "Haunts of the Southwest." She holds an Associate in Arts degree from Pasadena Community College. Moffitt has been and is often invited to speak across the country about her expertise in travel, history and hauntings.
