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    3.5 (2k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Hilma G.

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

    The view from out table
    John S.

    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!

    Angus Ribeye Steak (14oz)
    Brittany M.

    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!

    Ken C.

    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.

    Cornbread
    Michelle K.

    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!

    View of OC from the table we were seated at.
    Tyler O.

    Had a reservation and after showing up a couple minutes early we still waited 15 minutes before we were seated. But we didn't mind as we enjoyed the beautiful view from the deck. The service was amazing as our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I love the salad/soup bar, definitely took advantage of it. Unfortunately when my main course came, I cut into my steak to find it overcooked. For reference I asked for medium rare as I like pink in the middle and it came to me well done. My steak being overcooked is the only reason for the 4 star. And also watch out for the prices. This is not a cheap restaurant. For me and my fiance to eat here it was over $130 not including the tip.

    Worth every penny!
    Lynnann W.

    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!

    Family with view in the back
    Cecilia F.

    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.

    Free bday dessert
    Sandra M.

    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 .

    Macaroni and cheese
    Holly R.

    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!

    Evening view from the patio
    Doug B.

    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.

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    Nicole S.

    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.

    Slow Roasted Prime Rib (Huge One Pounder )
    Michael R.

    I came here for a birthday party a couple days ago knowing it was steak and a view, both were provided, but there was so much more! The complimentary salad bar went beyond my expectations. It was fresh and had all you usual fixings. I really liked the soup selection though, especially the French onion soup. For my main I had the 14oz Ribeye medium rare which was really good. A little leaner than my liking but really nothing to complain about. I upgraded my side to a whole baked potato which really paired well with my main. Our server was super attentive and really accommodating for all of our requests like fresh horseradish and more bread. I was able to pick at a few of my friends dishes, like the filet mignon and the prime rib and hope to try those dishes in its entirety when I come back.

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    What time does the bar open on Saturday?

    5pm

    Is the parking free or everything is valet parking?

    Theres free parking and u can valet if u like

    Is there still happy hour? If so, what time?

    Happy Hour is 4pm-7pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

    How much is the Sunday brunch?

    $46.99 for Adults, $19.99 for Children (12 & under)

    When are you bringing the salad bar back?

    Will Easter Brunch be available or a Prixe fix menu?

    Easter this year will be regular dinner menu with an Easter special, and the hours will be from 11 to 7

    Is brunch back on or not yet?

    When do you serve happy hour? I have a special date coming up and we LOVE your happy hour. Just can't remember when it is! Thank you in advance!

    Is this place open for Sunday brunch?

    No it is not open for Sunday Brunch

    Is this place available for brunch on sundays and if so what time does it begin?

    No it is not open for Sunday Brunch

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes there is a corkage fee of $15

    Are they good for birthday parties, 12-14 people will be coming ? Do hey have a separate room or anything for birthday parties ? Also do you allow decor,balloons,cake,etc.?

    Yes it is an excellent place for birthday parties, decorations are allowed and we don't have a specific room for private parties for reservation dining, however through the events department there are reservable banquet rooms.

    Is this a good place to go for a date night?

    Yes, beautiful views and plenty of quiet spaces.

    Do they offer fixed menus for larger parties?

    I highly doubt it since they don't offer seating for parties greater than 6 . .

    Is there a dress code?

    I've always worn nice shorts and noticed others dressed the same way.

    May I bring my own red wine?

    Idk

    Happy Hour link on website is not working or connected. What time to what time is happy hour?

    4-7

    Is the soup and salad bar included with every entree?

    I believe it is

    Price on Mother's Day Bunch (2018 )?

    http://www.orangecountyminingco.com/#/mothers-day/ 5/13/18 - 9:30AM - 2PM Adults -$42 / Children… Read more

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