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Orange County Mining Co

10000 Crawford Canyon Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705-1490
714-997-7411
Ranked #21 of 339 restaurants in Santa Ana
3.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Orange, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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I like the view. The food is good, especially the soup and salad bar. More

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Los Angeles
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Surprising old style cowboy restaurant with a view on orange county! Went there for the Sunday champagne brunch: was ok food, not outstanding but fine. Not real champagne, horrible coffee that you pay 3$... More

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Irvine, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Great view. Not Orange Hill, but they don't pretend to be. I liked the food better than Orange Hill. Good selection and fair price. Not cheap, but not a ripoff either. I will definitely be back, probably for happy hour. More

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Huntington Beach, CA
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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This is another beautiful view restaurant! Very romantic and the food is fantastic! More

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North Orange County CA
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

wouldn't go back. The view from the restaurant is spectacular, but since I grew up with a better view, I wanted good food. Everything we have had (after several visits) has been mediocre at best. They have a nice salad bar selection and items are kept cold (unlike some restaurants). We have had the fresh artichoke; spinach artichoke dip; chicken... More

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Laguna Hills, CA
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This place is awful. Had the buffet and nothing, and I mean nothing, was appetizing. Stay away. More

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El Monte, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Wow! Orange County Mining Company has soooo much food at it's Breakfast Buffet! It has brakfast and lunch at the same time! More

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Golden, Colorado
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

The view is excellent, the food delicious, the salad bar delicious! The interior is neat, the decorations. I wish I could go back! More

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Fountain Valley, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

Great ambiance and view of O.C. but the food was a huge disappointment. Menu and salad bar is stuck in the 80's and is crying out for an update. Wait staff are very young and unattentive. More

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Glen Burnie, Maryland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

It is often the case that you go to place like this for the view rather than the food...this place has both! Its decor is campy and that is part of the fun! My friends had not been there in over 30 years and were glad to be reminded of this unique place. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly and nicely... More

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