Quiet, peaceful, reasonably priced restaurant in southern Orange County, CA
Jan 10th, 2010, 10:53 AM
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Quiet, peaceful, reasonably priced restaurant in southern Orange County, CA
I'm looking for recommendations for a quiet, peaceful, reasonably priced restaurant in southern Orange County where I can meet with my family from San Diego. Both parents a little deaf, so we need somewhere that we can eat and talk without being bombarded by music.
Jan 11th, 2010, 11:47 AM
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Is this for dinner? Don't know if these places fit in your budget, but all are good, small and quiet.
Cafe 207 / San Clemente
(no website, but you can find reviews online)
Village Mediterranean Rim / San Clemente
www.villagemediterraneanrim.com
Cafe Mimosa / San Clemente
www.cafemimosasc.com
Ti Amo / South Laguna Beach
www.tiamolagunabeach.com
Cafe 207 / San Clemente
(no website, but you can find reviews online)
Village Mediterranean Rim / San Clemente
www.villagemediterraneanrim.com
Cafe Mimosa / San Clemente
www.cafemimosasc.com
Ti Amo / South Laguna Beach
www.tiamolagunabeach.com
Jan 12th, 2010, 11:39 AM
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Cafe 207 and Village Mediterranean Rim are only open for dinner. But you could also check out:
Carbonara Restaurant / San Clemente
www.carbonara.com
Gordon James Grill / San Clemente
www.gordonjamesgrill.com
There is also a faily new place in San Clemente on Avenida del Mar called The Shore. I haven't been there yet so can't give you a recommendation.
Carbonara Restaurant / San Clemente
www.carbonara.com
Gordon James Grill / San Clemente
www.gordonjamesgrill.com
There is also a faily new place in San Clemente on Avenida del Mar called The Shore. I haven't been there yet so can't give you a recommendation.
Jan 13th, 2010, 07:44 AM
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One of my favorite places in the whole world is in San Juan - Ramos House Cafe - only open for breakfast/lunch. A little pricey but here is the link:
http://www.ramoshouse.com/
http://www.ramoshouse.com/
Jan 13th, 2010, 08:57 AM
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I was just in Orange County with my elderly mother, and could have used some of these suggestions, which look great.
We went to a two restaurants with views that are better than the food, but we both had enjoyable meals. One was the Wind and Sea in Dana Point, and we went at 5 o'clock so the restaurant was nearly empty (although the lounge was full) and quiet. http://www.windandsearestaurants.com...ndsea/home.htm
Another place is Tortilla Flats on a lake in Mission Viejo. We went right at noon and it was also quiet with a pretty view. http://www.tortillaflatsrestaurant.com/
We went to a two restaurants with views that are better than the food, but we both had enjoyable meals. One was the Wind and Sea in Dana Point, and we went at 5 o'clock so the restaurant was nearly empty (although the lounge was full) and quiet. http://www.windandsearestaurants.com...ndsea/home.htm
Another place is Tortilla Flats on a lake in Mission Viejo. We went right at noon and it was also quiet with a pretty view. http://www.tortillaflatsrestaurant.com/
Sep 25th, 2010, 09:53 AM
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I know this is late, but Ramos House is not quiet at all. The way it's constructed, you can here everyone, and the train goes by every so often. If you like the San Juan area, Cafe Mozart is very nice, and very quiet.
Sep 25th, 2010, 09:56 AM
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Just thought of 2 more. Sundried Tomato in San Juan, and in Laguna Beach, Las Brisas is a very nice place to "chat" - inside and on their patio. Before 10:30am on Sat's, their brunch is about $15/person. 
Sep 26th, 2010, 04:02 PM
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smfoodie - I have gone to Ramos house on many occasions and always had wonderful conversation. I would hate for someone to not go because they thought it was noisy. Yes, the train goes by on occasion...but it is not distracting imo - it only adds to the amazing environment there.
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We like Eva's Caribbian Kitchen very much. It's in South Laguna Beach.
http://www.evascaribbeankitchen.com/
Cheers.
http://www.evascaribbeankitchen.com/
Cheers.
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Laguna Beach, Las Brisas is a very nice place to "chat" - inside and on their patio.
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One of the last places I would think of serious chatting, with or without a hearing impairment is Las Brisas.
Also, Sun Dried Tomato in both locations have echo interiors. Plus, San Juan has that crazy bar across the street that starts jamming at 11 am on weekends and heavy traffic going by.
Vine in San Clemente is a very peaceful dining environment.
http://vinesanclemente.com/
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One of the last places I would think of serious chatting, with or without a hearing impairment is Las Brisas.
Also, Sun Dried Tomato in both locations have echo interiors. Plus, San Juan has that crazy bar across the street that starts jamming at 11 am on weekends and heavy traffic going by.
Vine in San Clemente is a very peaceful dining environment.
http://vinesanclemente.com/
