We came for a late breakfast on a weekday morning. This cool diner is located at the Orange Metrolink station, across from the Hilbert Museum. Both exterior and interior look like a 1930s train station. We sat in a booth and enjoyed great food and quintessential service. I ordered the Irish French Toast. This was in the top tier of French Toasts I've ever had. The thick, battered Texas Toast had a delicate interior with a bit of powdered sugar on top. The two large pieces were surrounded by banana slices. The syrup was a house-made Jameson Irish Whiskey Sauce. Incredible. I was in breakfast nirvana from the first bite. This dish came with a side of eggs and choice of meat (I went with scrambled eggs and bacon), both of which were excellent tho nothing fancy. I also swiped a beignet from my dining companion's plate. This fat pastry was the best beignet I've ever had, so pillowy soft! Come here for a great meal surrounded by a cool, train-themed atmosphere. read more

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Who would have thought a cafe at the Metrolink station would be this good! I've heard about and passed by several times and finally decided to check it out on my own and glad I did. There was plenty of free parking, which is a nice bonus since it isn't the easiest around the Orange Circle. The cafe has a fun, small town lounge train vibe and enjoyed watching trains come & go while I ate. Ordered the Cranberry Turkey Sandwich which had thick slices of real turkey not the processed kind. The bread was soft, the cranberry sauce delicious and the skinny fries came out hot & crisp. The sandwich was big I only ate half and took the rest home but I finished every last fry! The servicer wasn't friendly or smiled in the beginning but by the time I left she started to warmed up. Heard they have trivia night, and will come back during happy hour with friends. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Cranberry Turkey Sandwich - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

The outside is pretty but inside is prettier. It did have a distinct smell, wasn't all that pleasant but other than that, everything else was amazing. Our server was Joe. He made us feel welcomed as it was our first time coming here. By we I mean my self and three friends as well. He took our orders mentally. That was impressive! And got every order correct. He knew his menu items. I ordered a hot coffee (refills available) and the garden omelette. Instead of their bakery it's chi ie of beignets or a muffin, I opted for sourdough toast. Delicious! I took some leftovers home. For what I paid for it, I think it was reasonably priced. We did come for breakfast. Around this time it's not overly packed and we came on memorial weekend. As we headed out close to noon, lunch hour is where people will begin to pour in. We saw trains pass by periodically but it wasn't bothersome. I can't wait to come back. read more

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My husband and I stopped in for breakfast last week. The portions are plentiful. The breakfast grilled cheese and breakfast burrito were both amazing. The potatoes are great too. The service was wonderful. Ive been to the bar side many times, but this time we sat in the dining room. It was just us, so it was very quiet. More people started arriving to eat as we were leaving. read more

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We have enjoyed going to the Streamliner on a regular basis for more than 4 years and, though it's pricey, we didn't mind because we figured it helped to support the music costs. However, the restaurant now has a policy of tacking on 20% entertainment fee to the bill. Therefore, we recommend that if you are there before the music starts that you pay your bill immediately to avoid the entertainment fee, which is applied once the band starts at 7:00 - 7:30. We like the place and the bands but we occasionally have had difficulties with service when enough staff has not been hired. We certainly understand how management is caught between a rock and a hard place because of the inconsistency of patronage. However, if they would spend just a bit of money to properly promote the place (their website, a few months ago, only showed information from 2022! Now you can't even access the website!) Maybe they are doing what they should have done a long time ago and updating the website with current band listings and that MIGHT justify the 20% up charge. The problem with all this is that the good waiters and waitresses (when they are there) are the ones who lose out! They don't get the normal amounts in tips because patrons charged the 20% entertainment fee tend to make up for it by reducing gratuities. This is wrong! Streamliner owners and managers need to wake up! If they don't we will be finding another place for live music. read more

We went on a Friday night. There was live music. It was a fun vibe and the food was great!

It's still has the train station vibe that Ruby's and the places after had. The food is decent, not great, reminds me of Denny's. If you come here to eat be ready to spend some $$. We had 3 burgers and 3 drinks and it came to $77, with tip over $80 for a burger worth $7 with fries. read more

Streamliner lounge is a must try in Orange County. It is such a cute spot with fun decor and the train station right behind so you can see it when it stops from the inside. We came on a Thursday evening and there were seats available right away. The service was excellent and the food was also delicious. The sliders were a hit, and the tater tots were too. The appetizers were on a deal for happy hour, so we took advantage. I will definitely be coming back now that I know about this place as their menu has great options. There was a sign that said they do trivia nights too, which sounds fun! read more

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This is a cool Art Deco diner inside the Orange train station. The vibe is cool old school and the menu is American classics. Breakfast is omelets, pancakes, oatmeal with plenty of toppings, and eggs Benedict options. Lunch is burgers and sandwiches -- again, American traditional offerings. I really enjoyed the pesto chicken sandwich. And those sweet potato fries are tasty. There's an outdoor patio (which I haven't used) and half the space is a bar -- where you can order food, too. Brewed iced tea. Service is good and the kitchen is fast. Be sure to take a moment and stroll around and check out the art on the walls -- it's a fun throwback to the days when this station was new. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Southern fried Benny with sweet potato fries. - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

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First time trying this place today. My son recently moved to Orange, and I went to have lunch with him. Found Streamliner on Yelp and headed over. What a cute place, and the staff was very friendly. We ordered the Caprese Burger, Cranberry Turkey Sandwich, and ice tea. Sandwiches were so tasty due to the breads being perfect, and the meat being fresh. Huge portions so we both took half our sandwiches home. Our server Joe was very attentive, and offered ice tea "to go" on our way out. Want to go back for sure. read more

A old school diner located near the circle. Cute space with nostalgic feel. Came on a Friday night with a jazz band playing. Great local vibe. As far as food. Expect nothing gourmet just your old traditional diner food. A lil pricey for what you get but I think it's more for the experience. Their old fashioned whiskey wasn't too bad either Love supporting local businesses read more

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I love this place. It's the closest you'll get to stepping back in time. A group of us went in for breakfast and sat in a room that had a moving train above us with cut outs of various train stations and the decor was was old school as well. The menu was diversified and prices were very reasonable. One valiant server, Nery, took care care of all us and did a great job. They also have a nice bar and many TVs for viewing sports. I sure wish I lived closer! Can't wait to go back. read more

Service is awesome, always! Ben. Coming here for 2 decades. The workers are great but the new owners have priced this place way out of range! One burger, fish n chips and two drinks cost $83.00!. That's outrageous and not worth it. I will go anywhere else than pay them again. read more

We came here craving milkshakes and fries and wanted to enjoy the train passing by and figured it would be a nice date spot that we hadn't tried yet. Came in and the barkeep was really sweet waved us over to some tables and brought some menus over right away. We ordered a root beer float and a strawberry milkshake and some fries. It came out to $23 and some change. The entire place felt a little bit larger than it should be for how many guests were there at the time. It felt really empty but we wanted to give it a chance. Our drinks came out and we were very excited, but as we kept consuming them, we noticed this odd aftertaste from the ice cream and the milk that was used. We unfortunately could not finish our drinks because they tasted so off and I'm slightly worried as I'm writing this to get sick later. The french fries were basic, but ultimately glad they were there to get the taste out of our mouth from the milkshakes, left our mouths tasting very coppery it was so odd. The bartender did mention that they had the machine turned off and that it was going to take some time for the ice cream to harden. It did feel somewhat powdery like it was rehydrated somehow. Ultimately, we will not be coming back here and are very disappointed with the quality of the food even though everything looked like it was going to be delicious. read more

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About a dozen of us came for brunch on a Saturday after visiting the Hilbert Museum across the street. I was pleased to see "Fluffy Hot Beignets" listed as a side choice for the Garden Omelette that I requested with egg whites. Such a treat to enjoy beignets with syrup, the omelette and the House Potatoes. Strawberry Lemonade was my beverage. My tablemates ordered burgers and the Seafood Combo. Those looked good. The menu lists a nice selection of Fresh Salads and Sandwiches. We arrived when the lounge opened and were seated immediately. The food arrived after a decent interval based on the size of our party. There is ample parking in the surface lot. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Garden Omelette. I forgot to take a pic of the yummy "Hot Fluffy Beignets"! - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

Great great place!!!! From the train theme to the service, i can't say enough good about this place! The breakfast options are amazing and the flavor is all there. Most importantly, pricing here is awesome! Less than 50 bucks for two breakfast with coffees. . Can't wait to come back and try the breakfast burger and the grilled cheese breakfast sandwich read more

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Drinks were strong, and doing the work. Wings were great! Live music was fun. Service was good given the amount of folks at the bar. I'll be back for the live music, everything else was pretty standard. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Wings - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

Great American atmosphere , happening during weekend, live band . Delicious food and friendly staff.

Bland. Rubbery bacon. It's just not good food and prices have gone way up compared to the quality. 3 out 4 at the table were very disappointed. read more

I almost don't want to post a review as this is our favorite hidden gem in Old Towne! Awesome drinks, super cool interior and great music from local bands. One of the last remaining spots where you still get the "local bar" feeling, but in a super cool, train-themed atmosphere. The bartenders are consistently super friendly and great at mixing, one of them (older hispanic gentleman) kept an eye on our friend who has just turned 21 to make sure she was pacing herself, and made a mean mocktail for our designated driver! A great time every time we go! read more

Happy Hour! Good pub grub and good drinks! Greg is a great bartender that isn't stingy with his neat pour. read more

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They do live music on Saturdays at 7:30 so plan accordingly. The band was very good and I would absolutely go another Saturday to enjoy the band but we didn't know about it and came to celebrate a family birthday so once the music started the conversation stopped (just something to keep in mind when planning). The food was good, all very typical American diner fare. The location is great- we got to watch a bunch of trains go by which was great for the kids. One of the rooms has a little train that runs along the ceiling which was very cute. The service was okay - our waitress was great and very nice but stretched very thin. It was just her and one other girl and there was a private party in a back room so our waitress had to handle all the tables in the dining area herself. The milkshakes were killer - I 1000% recommend. All in all I'd definitely go back. read more

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Let me preface this with saying, I know that with big parties - there can be chaos.. but lets not automatically assume that chaos before it even starts! My family went the Steamliner Lounge to celebrate my brothers 18th bday this past weekend. We lost our dad a few years ago, and he was having a hard time turning 18 without our dad around. While the majority of us got there on time, there was a chunk that did not arrive until 30+ min later (i know, we were frustrated with them too.. we were HUNGRY!) The waiter (yes, just 1 waiter for 20+ people) didnt even take our drink orders until the last of our party showed up. Mind you, we have small children who - by the grace of god - were actually on their best behavior despite having to wait that long. The waiter didnt want to take ANYONES order until everyone was there. Not even the littles, because he didnt want to get confused (how about you ask for some help???). Uh, what? On top of that, it took 45 min to get our coffees and sodas. When the waiter asked how we were splitting checks, we explained it very clearly, and he acted like we were speaking chinese. I recognized it.. he was playing this facade to make us feel bad. Who in the world has enough money to pay for 20+ people on one check? Not us! And if we did, we wouldnt be eating there! I never got creamer with my freshly served cold coffee (since it took so long) and it tasted very old. Like sediment old. Several of us had to go ask other workers for water pitchers, glasses, napkins and hot sauce because our waiter would only bless us with his presence every 30 min in the very dead restaurant. He didnt mind stoping and speaking in spanish to his co worker though - assuming we couldnt understand! Very thoughtful! We never got kids menus and were shocked that we were going to have to pay $18 - $20 per small child, and $5 extra if they split a plate. Someone in our party found a kids menu in another part of the restaurant on their scavenger hunt - phew! Finally, almost 2 hours later comes our food. Ridiculous. Bland, cold. What?! Then we had to find him to even pay our bill! I paid for my families, and all is fine. Im waiting for the option to write in a tip and he says "Oh sorry, they just told me this, but ill be adding the 18% gratuity to everyones check", then puts it on without waiting for me to say anything. That added $30 for my check that he did NOT deserve, and from the way he said it, it sounded like he was going to be making ALOT extra from my party. The whole experience completely drained us. I cant believe we had to deal with that. We were there for 3 hours, and disappointed the entire time. Im just glad we were with family. Will never be returning. Sheesh. read more

The food was absolutely delicious--every dish we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. The restaurant itself is built into the Orange Metrorail station, and the train station theme makes for a very cool and unique dining experience. However, the service needs some attention. Our waitress was very sweet, but several of our requests were forgotten. We ordered a shareable plate but weren't given individual plates until we asked, and at the end of the meal, we had to track someone down to pay. Even then, our check sat unattended for 10-15 minutes before anyone picked it up. Overall, the food and atmosphere were fantastic, but the service could use improvement to match the rest of the experience. read more

This will be a veggie burger review because I only came here one time. As always I got the takeout. I came late at night when it was almost closing. The veggie burger here I rank at an 8. Which is a pretty good ranking. It looks like a nice place just from waiting for them to get the order ready. They seem to have a nice bar which I would have liked when I was drinking more. I remember when this was a Ruby's. As a matter of fact, because I came here and that was on my mind, a week later I went to Ruby's in Tustin, and you will see that review soon. read more

I had planned a surprise 60th birthday party for my husband. My cousin got there early (45 min) and they had completely forgot about it. Turned out nice and food was good, but we had 1 server for 31 people. Drinks were rarely refilled and only when we asked. Our poor server was hustling. I was asked if I wanted table clothes in a previous meeting with the manager. We were told when we got there that would be extra (which I would have gladly paid). Miscommunication I suppose. Like I said, food was good and it wasn't the servers fault that she didn't have any help. Manager was in house but never came out to greet us or see how we were doing. read more

The potential of this place is being wasted! This is such a cool place - a beautiful old-fashioned diner right next to a train station! But it always looks closed! Why are the windows tinted? Why are the blinds always down? Open things up! Make it look more inviting! This place could be bustling if only people knew it was there. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Beautiful, but empty. No one knows this place is open because it looks abandoned from the outside. - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

We stumbled upon this little dinner last week. We finally got a chance to come back and try it out. We were not disappointed. The service was fast, and the food was beyond good! The deco is really nice. We will be coming back ! There are so many things on the menu that look good! read more

Streamliner Lounge - Patty melt - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

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Greg, the bartender has such a great disposition. He's a positive person who love oks to engage with his customers. He knows our drink and knows how to make them the way we like. Streamliner as a restaurant lounge is like an old school diner. Nothing fancy, but serves its purpose when it comes to strong drinks and something like wings or sliders to snack on. The food isn't spectacular, but it's a good value for what you get. Catch them during happy hour for even better value. Some of the appetizers are about $5 off the normal price. What to order? The Cobb salad was plentiful and hit the salty, crunchy and refreshing spots. The char-grilled ribeye isn't the best steak but for $20 bucks it's better than most diner's steaks. Enjoy good value, strong drinks and Greg the bartender. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Ribeye Steak, green beans and fries - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

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Don't let my 3-star rating mislead you--Streamliner Lounge isn't bad. However, nothing really wowed me, and I wouldn't choose to come here on my own. My colleagues and I arrived around 6 PM on a Friday. There were about 20 of us, and we were seated within 10 minutes, which was impressive for a large group. We ordered all the appetizers, and I managed to try all but one. Although I didn't catch our server's name, she was sweet and clearly did her best to accommodate us, along with her other tables. Spicy Fried Cauliflower: 4/5 Probably my favorite of the bunch. Light, airy, and flavorful, with a surprising crispness that held up even after sitting out. Mini Street Tacos (pork): 2.5/5 Pretty dry. The flavor wasn't really there, but they were passable. Slider Duo: 2.5/5 These were your typical sliders--nothing to write home about. The fries, however, were pretty good and had a great crisp. Sriracha BBQ Wings: 4/5 Good flavor! They were almost too salty for me, but I still enjoyed them. Buffalo Wings: 4/5 A classic buffalo wing. They might not be the best you've ever had, but they'll satisfy your craving. Overall, if you're looking for a "traditional" American dining experience, Streamliner Lounge could be a good choice. My preference leans more towards ethnic foods, which might explain why I wasn't overly impressed. But if traditional American fare is your thing, you'll likely enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere, live music, and (decent) food. read more

Streamliner Lounge - Loaded tots (upper left), mini street tacos *contains pork* (upper right), slider duo + fries (front) - Lounges Near Me - Orange, California

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Very cool, train stop diner in downtown Orange. Kinda hidden. Food is good, what you would more or less expect from a diner. Service was relatively quick, got our food within 10 minutes of ordering, didn't take long. Overall it's worth giving it a try. read more

I have to say I was very disappointed in our service today. We were in at about 11:30 a.m. I come to Orange once a month and we frequent Streamliner. We ordered our hot tea with honey. Usually we get a plate with lemons and honey , this time we only got honey and no pot of extra hot water like usual. We ordered our food and the house potatoes came with my plate which I didn't see. I'm not a fan of the house potatoes but our server didn't even let me inquire about hash browns. I asked for hash browns and got them about 15 minutes later all the while the tall man with an accent was having mimosas with another younger girl prancing around in a dress that was way too short and they were all talking amongst one another not really being too attentive to the customers, and when the bill came they tried to charge us $6 for the hash browns when I didn't even get the opportunity to substitute them and when my mom asked how they were coming along dude just pointed to the kitchen. When we did voice our concern a nice lady did take the charge off. Our server was Brandon and he was very rude and not very attentive. Not like the older gentleman that we usually see. We probably will not be returning, which is sad because it used to be one of our favorite spots. Not to mention it was $60 for 2 people for breakfast!!! read more

Lovely art deco architecture Food & service is always Terrific. Love the diner at the train station feel. Music is always great. read more

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What a great and unique find right at the Orange Metrolink station. The ambiance and atmosphere was amazing inside. Lots of beautiful murals and art from a LANoire sort of atmosphere that is very much like the 30's and 40s. Very nice. Lots of drinking options for alcohol. Food types looked excellent and unique. Friendly staff and service. Can't wait to try again read more

First lets start with they will not serve you breakfast after 12 -when it does not say ANYWHERE that they stop at a certain time. The manager lady is rude. The smell inside is bad. And they raised their prices so much it is crazy. One meal is about $20 per person not including a drink. This used to be a decent place but it seems to be going downhill quickly. read more

The food here was just ok. My dinner salad was all cheap iceberg lettuce with lots of sour core in it and my hamburger i asked for well done and it was very fare but still edible. Our Hot Fudge sundae was horrible because the ice cream was like water. Service was ok considering we were the only ones there eating. read more

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Ambiance and nostalgia! This is a small scale Union Station. A little rough around the edges but essentially classy.

The proprietors put on a private buffet dinner for my niece's graduation celebration. Al and his cooks and wait staff provided a beautiful buffet and set up extra tables outside for our large party. This is a beautiful old cafe with a western theme with a restaurant on one side and a cozy bar on the other side (you can also order food on the bar side.) The wait staff were friendly and efficient and would bring out more food as the buffet emptied. The restaurant was very clean and parking was plentiful Highly recommended.. read more

This is a nice lounge that has an array of drinks, food, happy hour specials and even live entertainment. Depending on how full it is it can get noisy. Located at the Orange Train Station. Limited parking. Nice veteran memorial park next to it. Food was tasty and service was excellent! read more

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We just happened to be next door at the Hilbert Museum and because it was next to the train and is an old depot, we decided to try it. We weren't disappointed. The service was great, both friendly and prompt. the food was delicious. I had the Cobb burger which has a great mix of flavors. Another of our party had a patty melt, which he loved, and the third member of our party had the short rib sandwhich. I had a strawberry lemonade which was refreshing and the 2 guys had Red Beer. In addition to a great, hearty meal the old depot restaurant is charming with the diner counter and booths and on the other side a large bar and seating for a crowd, if you have one. I think it is a great place for a birthday party or any occasion especially for train lovers. read more