We had the Sunday brunch and for the money it's a decent value. While I found some of the dishes a little overdone ( the scrambled eggs and the pigs in a blanket) they were still good. But the other food was exceptional. My wife really loved the crab legs and the pork ribs. I thought the omelet station was great but was a bit short on... Toppings, for lack of a better word, was a little spar, but it was cooked really well. And the prime rib! The prime rib was exceptional. Among the best I've had, particularly at a buffet. For that alone I would go back. The view was really nice and our server was exceptional, very warm. I congratulate him in his recent marriage. Overall very satisfied an as I said I will go back. read more

I've come in twice for the Sunday buffet and it was hit and miss. The cook to order section was great but the pre-cooked area left a lot to be desired. Chilaquiles were soft, and eggs looked like they were powdered. They do have a huge selection of sweets which looked and tasted amazing, but overall I wasn't that impressed. Service was fantastic, though. My hostess, Dani, was very sweet. I chose to sit at the bar and the bartender/server, David, is a great guy who took good care of me. The setting is nice enough. You're in an older, historic building with beautiful views. The place is very large and apparently holds many events there. I'll be back to try their normal menu. read more

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First Time For Sunday Brunch in 10 years.. Was there for a Birthday Party.. For the amount of money that was spent the food didn't match what it ised to be.. The food was like a hotel buffet and the food was either dry, lacking flavor, or not very appealing.. The food was spread across in two areas (instead of being in the big room like last time) The bulk of the food was crammed in the bar area and was crowded and hard to even move around at times. The omelette station was set up next to the prime rib station and the made to order omelettes were so slick and oiled that they were not edible. The bottomless mimosas were very very few until we went and tracked someone down and then they started coming around.. Food was a solid 2 out of 5 Service was a 3 out of 5 Bathrooms were clean and the hosts that greated us when we came down the stairs were super friendly.. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in North OC. It has a classic feel, beautiful views, amazing food, and reasonable prices. Our server Karen, was fantastic and truly made our dining experience one for the books. The salad bar is phenomenal!! I could eat the cold pasta salad every day. The cheese bread is out of this world. The scallops and rice pilaf entree is heavenly. I cannot wait to return again. I do not know why it took me so many years to return. This place is going back into my rotation. read more

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I came here after completing a nearby 7-mile hike (Blackstar Canyon). After burning 1200 calories, everything here hit extra-hard. I got the chicken & ribs plate (I appreciate how this restaurant does combo plates, so that you don't have to commit to only one protein). The price was steep ($50), but worth it, considering that the price includes unlimited sourdough bread and access to the soup & salad bar (à la Souplantation). Ribs were amazing, but chicken was dry. Overall, I think this is an amazing restaurant, for the sides, appetizers, and views. But the main course may need some work. Overall, I think I'll still come back; I'm adding this to my list of favorite OC dining experiences. read more

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My boyfriend took me here for a date night and it was beautiful during sunset hours! We thought the food was okay nothing special for how much it was. However, the ribeye was beautifully seasoned and perfectly cooked. I would come back for the ribeye since I think it was worth the experience and it was very good! There's also an unlimited soup and salad bar and comes with garlic cheesy bread. I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time to go during sunset hours! read more

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First time here. Came here yesterday to celebrate a friend's birthday, and I was surprised. Taking in the beautiful views from every angle, it was a lovely experience overall. I had their 10oz prime rib dinner, ordered it medium rare, and it was tender and mouthwatering. The salad bar was so-so, not a huge selection. Their soup was slightly over salty. The customer service was spotty. I felt that it could be better. The prices were on point, and not crazy expensive. Would I return??? I might consider it. Food was decent, and the views are spectacular! It was a fun experience! read more

Attended last night with a party of 8 for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere is okay if you are looking to go to Knott's Berry Farm without actually going to Knott's Berry Farm... This is kitschy as can be! The sunset was nice, as is the view of the city lights once dark. But, we leave it at that. While the staff was friendly, there could have been a bit more attention and service provided. We really didnt see much of staff overall. It did take forever to get our food (despite there clearly being a postcard in the middle of the table telling guests to limit their stay to two hours) and once it arrived, needless to say things were not delivered as requested (ie cook of the steaks, etc). There really is nothing special about the food in any capacity. It is all very basic to say the least. There is absolutely no detail in visual presentation. At one point, a good time after ordering, the server came to our table to mention they had ran out of items... only to then come back and apologize saying "they found more." Hmm, "found" presented itself as an alarming word. Like, "don't worry, Pauly FOUND the missing potatoes... he dug them out of the trash bin for ya! One rolled behind the stove, too!" The chicken was not only cold, and void of flavor, but so overdone that it had transformed into the driest sawdust version of poultry that we have encountered in a long time. Drink plenty of water to get it down. That is, if you can cut it properly beforehand, without it just splintering and flaking into shavings. Despite being drowned in the most flavorless piccata sauce, void of any hint of lemon, there were perhaps two somewhat moist bites "found" in the very center. As seemed to be the theme of the night, due to the somewhat obscene price for what you are actually getting, and starving after such a long wait, you just ate it best as possible. As said, some steaks arrived not cooked as requested. Again, the ranged from wrong cook, unevely cooked, to severely unseasoned or overseasoned, and again overall just dry to tolerable. It became the ongoing joke that they call it the mining company because you need a pick-axe and a shovel to cut properly into bite size pieces. The salad bar is easily put to shame by the yesteryear of Wendy's offerings IYKYK. The setup of the salad bar is just a little corner spot that presents itself as a second-thought to some major cross contamination. Serving spoons just get smacked down wherever guests leave them, there didnt seem to be any rests soup lids, utensils, etc... people were just placing them on the bare counter so that they could serve themselves, and then smacking it back on the pot. Add in some wilted lettuces, watered down, warm salad dressings and you better just get creative and hope for the best... All in all, you are pretty much just paying for the historical theme-park type novelty of the restaurant. This was the choice for our friends birthday dinner after it being recommended to him. We now are now not quite sure if we were duped, or this person that recommended it truly lucked out and had a better experience, or if they just have really lousy taste in food. This is a once and done for us. I had been curious myself about this restaurant, after having driven by it so many times over the years. Well, we finally found out and that is that! May it be better for others... I really hope we just had an "off" night of sorts. read more

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We had dinner last night at Orange Mining Company. We loved that the salad bar was back. I ordered the filet & has a few bites it was really good. Had lots of left overs for the next day I got full from the salad bar & yummy bread quickly. French onion soup was my favorite at the salad bar. Our group wanted to thank our server Brian. He was very friendly, fast, and checked on us at just the right times. We have always enjoyed dinner there many times over the years. Brian by far was the best server we have had. will ask for him when we come again. Great job The sunset last night was incredible! read more

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Everything was excellent -- delicious food, great service, and a clean environment. You may need to make a reservation in advance. Highly recommended! read more

Was sat at 5:00. We ordered immediately first thing when the waitress came because we knew we were ordering the 2 for $85 prime rib. The plates were served at 5:50. We watched table after table being served their plates whom were seated after us AND those tables finish their meals before we were even served. When our plates were finally served, the waitress didn't even acknowledge the ridiculous wait time nor did she apologize for whatever reason it took longer than it should. It seemed like our table, for only my spouse and I, was ignored and walked past until we had to alas ask for a box and the check. Also, I ordered my prime rib medium rare, which was served nothing close to what I expected and was told that it's in fact medium rare... Waiting was annoying, but it could have made it better with an apology and acknowledgement from the waitress that it was in fact longer than it should have been, which we did not receive. Even after paying and bringing the check, she never apologized for the dinner taking close to an hour to be served. read more

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Good food. Been coming here for years. We came for our Anniversary and the hostess aleeady had a card printed out..thoughtful. I ordered the filet and lobster which was very tasty. My daughter had Chilean Seabass which was excellent. My son got the 1 lb prime rib which was huge and very tender. Hubby got the ribs which I dont recommend, go to a rib joint for ribs. Overall dinner waa good. We had mud pie for dessert which was also huge! Tip: If you are part of Fit Perks at 24 hour fitness you can print a coupon for $21 dollars off. Will def come again! read more

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Orange County Mining Company is a steakhouse on the border of Orange and Santa Ana that's most known for its views of Orange County. I came here with my wife for their Thanksgiving brunch buffet as they had prime rib, crab legs, turkey, and a bunch of other items for $55/per person. They have a similar offering on Sundays and it's apparently pretty popular. Servers were kind and the old California mining ambiance has its own charm that I generally liked. It gives the feels from my favorite parts of Knotts Berry Farm, Big Thunder Mountain, and Splash Mountain. While I got my money's worth of crab legs, salad, menudo, prime rib, turkey, and Dr. Pepper refills, there were a lot of things that didn't impress. 1) They had menudo with all the toppings you'd want; however, it was hard to find a clean bowl near that section. Considering that we had a table near the beginning of brunch service, I felt that this was a red flag. 2) The prime rib was very, very overcooked. It was well-done and sliced very thin. There was one time that the attendant was slicing it a little thicker, and someone in the next station exclaimed for him to cut it "mas pinche chico". 3) It got pretty busy around 12:30p-1:00p, which is fine; however, what made it slightly annoying was the food was not thoughtfully arranged. Turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mashed potatoes were spread out in opposite corners, which made many of their elderly patrons dig around for an endless scavenger hunt of side dishes. 4) Pies and desserts reminded me of the spread from your local supermarket. 5) Coffee was watery. Pancakes and Waffles were thin and cooked very quickly, served pale and without any color. Overall, the food in the thanksgiving brunch was not something that I'd recommend. While they have a similar meal on Sundays, I'd honestly prefer less options that are done better. I felt that this is reminiscent of what you'd find at an old Vegas buffet at an off-strip resort. I did get my money's worth, and I was appreciative that I was able to get my thanksgiving fixings. Given the basic issues that I had with this meal, I don't expect to come back for dinner. read more

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I came here on a Wednesday night with two friends and had a really lovely time - I had no expectations coming in, so I was so surprised to see a high quality salad and soup bar (unlimited too!!), which served as a great appetizer. The soup I got was the cream of prime rib, which was admittedly quite salty but I assume that's to discourage people drinking too much of it in one go. We also got the cornbread, which came with three types of toppings on the side. I especially enjoyed the sweet cream. We all ordered steak as well, which came with a nice side of cheese bread. I ordered the 14oz ribeye steak (for only $49!!), which was quite easy to cut and was delicious to boot. I only ended up eating about half and was able to easily box the rest. Overall I think this is such a hidden gem and honestly would prefer to come here over Orange Hill which is nearby in the area. The value is so good, plus we got good views of the city and the sunset. Lastly our waiter did a fantastic job. I forgot her name but I will not forget her bubbly personality! read more

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First let me say the service was amazing our waiter Keith was on top of everything and so enjoyable and funny. The Brunch was so yummy and the Champagne was delicious. Thank you for making our 50 yr Anniversary so enjoyable we partied at 3 restaurants this weekend we had some of the best places, we finished with our Brunch with you all. Thank you read more

Sunday brunch was great. Omelette bar, carved roast beef, seafood, salad bar, and a wide variety of the expected breakfast items. Waitress, Belen, was wonderful. She was welcoming, friendly, and very competent. I will bring the family clan back again. read more

We celebrated our annual birthday Sunday brunch at Orange County Mining Company in Tustin, and it was absolutely fantastic. The food was amazing, and the service was outstanding. Our server, Belen, was a true ray of sunshine--warm, attentive, and sensational in every way. Last year we had Kennedi, and this year we were blessed with her bestie, Belen. Ask for either one when you go! Thank you, Belen--10 stars out of 5 for an unforgettable brunch! read more

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Came for a family celebration; none of us had ever been here... From entrance to exit the service was exceptional. Lalla was extraordinarily spectacular! The ambiance/underground mining decor (awesome throughout,) killer views (!) ... and then the food! Chicken Picatta, Prime Rib and Filet Mignon were exceptional. Our only regret is not being aware of this sooner! read more

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We have always liked the mining co for Dinner ! Always is Super !! BUT. We just recently went there for SUNDAY BRUNCH most things were Ok But some dishes were horrible Chile verde was pretty NASTY, ribs were tough, the BACON was like tissue thin Not even cooked properly, looked like it steamed, yuk ! A lot of dishes lacked flavor ! I don't think it be a repeat on Brunch, Dinner YES ! . Sorry read more

We dine here once in a while but it has been a few years. This visit was for a small family gathering to celebrate a birthday. The reservation was for 7pm and the parking lot was already full, but the valet had no line and I think the cost was $9. I definitely recommend making a reservation on OpenTable as the restaurant can get very busy, especially on the weekend. After a brief wait, we were seated in a booth by the window with the usual great view. Unfortunately, squeezing six of us into a booth instead of seating us at a table was definitely a tight fit. If you have dined here before, you always look forward to the big salad bar. They have moved it from its own big room to a smaller area in the main dining area. I don't remember what is missing from the larger area but it seems like many of the same salad bar items are still available. Our server brought a basket of their cheese bread which was good. I think the bread slices are smaller than they used to be but you can always ask for more. The table shared two orders of the spinach artichoke dip. It was surprisingly bland with very little flavor. It was served with very ordinary white, red, and green rainbow tortilla chips. The dip should be the star of the show, not the gimmicky rainbow tortilla chips. At least the entrees were better. My "Miner's Filly" filet mignon was cooked to a perfect medium rare plus with blue cheese crumbles and sliced mushrooms. It tasted great but obviously the mushrooms came from a can. I don't think I have ever been served canned mushrooms on a steak at any restaurant. The fire roasted chicken breast was cooked well and the BBQ sauce was good. The broccolini on both plates was fresh and cooked well. We skipped dessert but our server brought a complementary dessert for the birthday girl which was nice. Score: 3.5 stars rounded down to 3 stars. This visit was definitely subpar. read more

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Great ambiance , dessert , ribeye steak and Mac n cheese was so delish. I definitely would like to recognize Diamond for being a great hospitable friendly attentive server Service was amazing as always. Great for bdays , anniversary or just a sweet dinner with your friends and loved ones . So if you're in the Orange Hills area in OC come check them out and it's a great view that you can enjoy the sunset . read more

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We came on a Wednesday night and it was a great evening. There was a banquet going on in one of their rooms but the restaurant itself was mellow. We were able to hear the music that played softly and not feel like we had to yell to talk to each other. We planned this date because we found their ad online for a dinner for 2 for $80. This came with 2 14 oz NY steaks with one side, a trip to the salad and soup bar, and a bottle of champagne. When we got there, they told us the offer had ended days before on Sunday. However, without asking, our server talked to the manager and they honored it for us that night. Talk about great service! We both got our steaks medium rare and they came out beautifully. Probably one of the best NY steaks I've had! The Mac n cheese was delicious, there is a stronger smell/taste and we couldn't tell if it was the cheddar or if there was Parmesan in it. Again, not a bad thing, just something to note if you have a sensitive nose. Our server was great, Karen was very kind, knowledgeable about the restaurant as a whole (we had a couple questions to holding events there), and fun to joke with. Although there were a few hiccups like we got our bread at the end of dinner (to me, I understand since we asked for the Mac n cheese to come out as an appetizer) and they had to upgrade the champagne bottle from the original deal (at no extra charge) because they ran out of the other brand, it was really a perfect night. My boyfriend and I prefer to not be asked how things are every 5 minutes like other restaurants do. Overall, we loved our experience here and are planning our next trip to do the Sunday Brunch for my birthday! read more

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Came here for Mother's Day brunch. All of the staff were really nice from the valet to the waiter. There were beautiful views overlooking Orange County. We normally go to the Pomona valley mining company, but we had such a bad experience with their horrible staff and management that we decided to drive a bit farther and try this spot. All in all the food was pretty much the same. Looooved the crab legs. Shrimp was ok and so were the ribs and salad. Salmon was delish. I have to say I thought it was annoying that they split the food in separate rooms. I got French toast in one room and had to go to the other room for syrup and pancakes and other breakfast items. That didn't make sense to any of us. We had a great waiter Leif who was fun. He was very attentive kept the bottomless mimosas flowing and really made our time at this restaurant enjoyable. In conclusion, this place was just like Pomona, but the service was top tier. I don't think it's worth the drive from LA, but I will do anything for my mom so if she wants to come back next year, I will be here. read more

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I love our date nights here! The food is always great! The service is amazing! And they always have good deals! I really like the salad bar, they have a lot to choose from and great soups offered! We will be back again for another date night read more

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Logistics: Wait time: we made reservations on open table and we even rescheduled to a later time they were super accommodating I will say, it can be a bit hard to find the first time you go, you drive up kind of a steep hill and will almost wonder if you're going the wrong way. I'll say if you are taking the canyon road, after you make a right at the gas station, you'll go into the first driveway on your left (you might have to make a u turn at the first available left) Parking: Easy. Valet was affordable and right near the front. Their service was also amazing the valet greeted me with mining energy and a howdy. I loved it. Valet is $9 and ideal for me since I can't walk super far Food: We ordered the: - filet and scampi - - prime rib and scampi - prime rib was PERFECT! Horseradish was I believe made from scratch - rib eye and broccolini - I love a marbled ribeye. The steaks are good, but if you've eaten at The Ranch - ranch steaks are better, I did need a bit of A1 -The bread - cheesy bread, yummy but you gotta pace yourself or else you'll get too full. Our favorite part?? The salad bar Buffets have not been the same since Covid, this salad bar was sizzler throwback, fresh vegetables, the best dressings, all the toppings They even gave my friend a birthday chocolate mousse cake- it was the perfect yum They only serve Pepsi products... sad face. I love a Diet Coke Cocktails: My friend ordered a dirty martini - she said she liked it An overall fun and beautiful experience to celebrate my friend and bring visitors to. Also loved our server, she was solicitous and food came out quickly read more

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Happy to have discovered this place due to my cousin in-laws bday! To be honest, this place gives me old school claim jumper's vibes, and I mean that in the best way possible. Plus a great view! I thought everything was decently priced for the amount of food that you get. We ordered the coconut beer shrimp as an appetizer and I got the 14oz ribeye as my entree. Each entree comes with access to the soup and salad bar, a side, and garlic cheese bread for the table! The shrimp were good, and I tried the clam chowder and made a salad. Their chili was a hit! My ribeye was cooked perfectly medium rare and I got it with the broccolini. My husband ordered the "huge one pounder" prime rib, and it was huge! Also cooked perfectly medium rare and they have raw horseradish if you ask. We tried the silver nuggets for dessert, which was a chocolate chip cookie with ice cream on top. Our servers were kind and attentive. Overall a positive experience! read more

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Amazing Service, Ambiance & Food- Review is for the all you can eat Sunday Brunch. Definitely recommend reservations. I can't believe that I've never heard of OC Mining Co. I found it while I was looking for Sunday Brunches to treat my aunt for her 80th birthday. No pictures because you have to see this restaurant for yourself! As the name implies, the building looks like a Disney-designed Mining Co. down to the last detail. From its hilltop perch, you have a beautiful view of the city below. Service: Dominick, our server, is so friendly and he provided us the best experience possible! He kept our Champagne glasses, coffee and waters filled the entire time. He never made us feel rushed and we lingered more than 2 hours taking in the experience. He also brought made to order Eggs Benedict to the table- my husband's dream! Food: My first plate was a donut, chocolate dessert assortment and fruit sampler that I put aside while I enjoyed prime rib, bbq ribs and other mains. They had breakfasty stuff like pancakes and waffles made to order. Hubby had crab legs, prime rib and several made to order eggs Benedict. After reading the reviews, honestly, the quality and selection of entrees exceeded my expectations! My aunt said that the food was better than she remembered pre-Covid. When in SoCal, I would recommend this experience for any travel itinerary if you like Romantic Dining with views, steakhouse with Mud Pie for dessert, Sunday Brunch or treating the family to a meal at a unique dining institution. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Orange County Mining Co! We had our wedding reception here years ago and it was an amazing experience from beginning to ending. Christin was amazing and so was her team. They were so organized and on top of everything. We just fell in love with the panoramic view and the rustic feel of the venue. The Bridal Expo was so essential to give us an idea of the preferred vendors and helped us envisioned our special day. We got to also taste test different entrees and try samples for the cake. We were able to connect with pretty much all of our vendors so it was such a convenient and fun event. The highlight of the day was the food, it was really delicious and memorable. We got so many compliments from family and friends for the food and venue. The staff were so on point for the entire day, we're really grateful for everything they did. We did make reservations before our wedding reception to try a sunset dinner on the patio. It was really wonderful and the food was so good! For our special day, they took care of every detail and worked so well with all our vendors. We were able to truly enjoy our special day and I always look back with fond memories! read more

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I came here on a weekend night for dinner and came just in time for sunset. The views were really nice and I really liked the mining characteristics and theme to the restaurant. This was my first time here, but they mentioned the soup and salad bar was new and ayce! The plates were actually tin pans that are chilled to keep your salad nice and cold. I really liked the clam chowder and I was able to get a lot of veggies in! My group ordered a couple of steaks and I got a fish entrée for myself. The server was very kind and upbeat, which was very nice of her to create a positive atmosphere. Our dinners ended up taking a long time to come out, and my fish came short on expectations because it was really bland and dry. Overall, I would see why guests enjoy this restaurant because of the views and atmosphere, but the food was just okay. read more

The theme is old school rustic with mining design elements found throughout the restaurant. Stunning views of Orange County and savory steaks are its claim to fame. If the weather's right --and it almost always is, there's an outdoor dining patio with umbrellas to really take in the views. THE FOOD. - Prime Rib | The prime rib was very tender and juicy; cooked how I wanted it, medium rare. Add the Oscar topping (asparagus spears, crab meat, and bernaise sauce) to elevate your dish! Along with the prime rib, you also have access to their fresh salad bar, tasty soups, delicious cheese bread, and your choice of side. I went with brussels sprouts for extra $; its crispy charred edges with Parmesan sprinkled on top was perfection. Highly recommend. - Creamed Corn | Sweet corn kernels in a slightly thickened sauce. It can feed a few hungry mouths, so share those calories! THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Raspberry Smash | Sweetly tarty with that nice bourbon kick. - Old Fashioned | Citrusy sweet. Smooth. THE PARKING. Valet parking was $8, but their website says it's now $9. The valet line was a short wait. THE RESERVATION. Yea, definitely make reservations. COMING BACK? Yes! Loved the atmosphere and food. read more

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The Mother's Day brunch was excellent, out waiter was Leif and he was absolutely amazing. He made our experience that much better! read more

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To begin with the view is amazing! Let's just get that out of the way!!!The ambiance 10 out of ten. Staff supurb!! The food is top notch. The new salads/soup bar is excellent. Our table had halibut/ ribeye/ ribs/ chicken and Seabass. Every meal perfect! Prices not outrageous! A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or just relax with loved ones! A must do in OC! read more

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We went here for the Sunday brunch for a family member's bday celebration a couple weeks ago. Food was okay, the only thing making it a good deal is the crab legs. Prime rib was not good and other food was like diner quality. I would rather go to other buffets next time for $50 with better quality food. Also, we were there around 11.30am and buffet is until 3pm but they stop replenishing most items around 1 pm, especially the donuts they do eventually replenish some of the hot foods but it took a very long time. I felt bad for some people who just came after 1pm. We didn't keep eating until past then but we were still there chatting away because we had a big party in a private room the family reserved (Which turned hot towards the end and we notice the AC temperature was in high 70s!). If you ever come for the buffet, do not come past 1pm, it will be a waste of money. Also, there's different food in both sides of the restaurant that you have to past thru the entryway each time which is rather inconvenient. read more

Still one of the best brunch spots in Orange County. Great selection of food and you can't beat the scenery. Service is amazing too. Perfect place to take a date. read more

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I'm glad they let us walk in the last minute beautiful restaurant,first time here celebrating my birthday , the view was amazing and the Lauren our server was very friendly and helpful on what to choice the salad bar was super clean , you gotta come empty stomach because there food will get u full. I'm glad I got the chance to experience this and I will be coming back soon but with my family Not a big fan of country music lol Thanks you Lauren keep up the good work!!!!! read more

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Thank you for an amazing first time experience! Can't remember our servers name but he was very attentive and made great recommendations. The all you can eat salad bar was so fabulous and kept nice and clean. I highly recommend the prime rib! It was juicy and very much enjoyed. I was curious to try their passion fruit cheesecake and was sadly let down. The passion fruit portion was too artificially sweet tasting and had this gelatinous texture that could be peeled off the dessert. Ambiance was very intimate, great for groups! read more

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Sunday, October 22, 2023 Ambiance was great! Lots of people get married here. Soups were really salty. And the steak was okay. But the dessert was FIRE! read more

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i came for a sunday brunch with a big group of 20 people and was told beforehand there would be vegan options in the buffet. once we arrived at the buffet, there were barely any options with protein - only rice, chips, and guacamole. i spoke to a waiter, asking for a menu to see if there would be any vegan-friendly options. he told me he'd take a minute, but ended up leaving and cleaning tables at the outdoor seating area. i approached him again to ask for a menu really quickly, and he said that there were actually no menus available since the brunch buffet was their main option. he brought me to another waiter to clarify and ask for a menu that might have vegan-friendly options, and the other waiter rudely asked me "who told you?" in my face repeatedly. not only did i feel disrespected as a customer, i also felt embarrassed since the other patrons were looking at me as if my request was crazy! i ended up going back to my table and barely eating anything. i had tried the waffle, but it was not well-cooked, dry, and crumbly. overall, the service and food can definitely be improved, but i won't be coming back. read more

We made reservations at the OC Mining Co. for 7:15 last Saturday night and were told they needed more time; we were seated fifteen minutes later. We ordered grilled artichoke hearts and mac & cheese appetizers which were delivered without plates. There were five of us and we didn't feel like eating off communal serving plates, so we had to ask for some small appetizer plates. Then we had to ask for more water. At one time, our waitress, Taylor, came back with a water pitcher with about a cup in it--enough to fill one glass. If there were five of us, why didn't she have the foresight to bring more water? Next, we had to ask for our bread. The artichoke hearts were grossly oversalted and one of the steaks that was ordered medium well was pink throughout the center. We complained and the manager comp'd us for both the artichokes and steak. The rest of the food was good, but not great. The meals averaged $50 a plate. Once drinks, tax and gratuity are added, you can figure spending $80-90 a person. For what we paid for the meal, we expected far better service and quality of food. I've been to the OC Mining Co. many times in the past 30 years and this is the worst food and service I've ever received. Evidently, both have suffered and people have noticed--back in the day, on any Saturday night, there would be a long line waiting to get in and the parking lot was jammed packed. There were no lines when we went and plenty of parking. We drove for half an hour and even took the toll road to get there. There are far better restaurants that are just down the street from us with better food, service and prices. Needless to say, we won't be going back to the OC Mining Co. read more

Amazing service which if I could have separate ratings, I would rate 5 stars. Reason for 3 is because food was ok but not worth the price. Amazing view from both inside and out. Sever was generous to change drink after not liking the first that was offered. read more

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