Wow, what a fantastic last-minute stop! I've been a longtime regular customer, although unfortunately I moved away from Orange. Today, while driving back from out of state, we decided to make a last-minute trip down memory lane and rediscovered the Tartan Room--and WOW! Their new Happy Hour menu absolutely rivals Ruth's Chris, but at a much more favorable price. The Jr. Steak Sandwich was amazing, along with old-time favorites like the Avocado Shrimp. The music was great, the atmosphere was just as welcoming as I remembered, and tonight's bartender was Laura or, as I like to call her, "Simply the Best!" It was such a great way to revisit an old favorite and make a new memory. I highly recommend the Tartan Room! read more

Tartan Room - American Near Me - Orange, California

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solid value, friendly service, quite quiet inside, mostly older clientele. Wanted to love this but the porkchop wasn't it, not juicy/moist inside, it wasn't completely dry but end result was eh had to make myself finish all the pieces because I do but not what you aim for. apple (sauce?) dressing was also not desirable, not sure if it's just me but would be willing to try again and order the right thing I have a thing for good pork but it has to be moist and flavorful. My friends ordered the more popular and probably correct items. Wanted this to be a 5 especially for the value on lunch, willing to give it a try again. read more

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I really wanted to love this place because the atmosphere is fantastic. The Tartan Room has that classic old Vegas steakhouse vibe that's getting harder to find, and the live music adds so much character. It's cozy, nostalgic, and feels like stepping back into another era. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the setting. We tried appetizers and entrées, and everything was surprisingly bland. It wasn't that the dishes were overcooked or poorly presented, they simply tasted like they had been prepared without even the most basic seasoning. A little salt alone would have made a noticeable difference. The ambience is absolutely worth experiencing, service was impeccable, especially if you enjoy vintage supper clubs and live entertainment. I just wish the kitchen matched the quality of the dining room. If the food ever catches up to the atmosphere, I'd happily give it another try. read more

Tartan Room - Live music - American Near Me - Orange, California

Just go already. Stop overthinking and have a great time! If the owner reads this - install a photo booth! It would add a nice charm to the restaurant. Thank you Kenny for being the best server here!!! Food was delicious as always, and the martinis fresh in taste! read more

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My husband and I found our new Prime Rib and lobster place, it's called the Tartan Room in Orange. They are open everyday and we chose Sunday night, as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We were greeted very warmly and were shown a table immediately. Then our Waiter named Jack greeted us with a smile and we ordered some drinks and the Golden Mushroom appetizer. Once we got settled in we both ordered the King Cut prime rib and a lobster tail for dinner. Then the food started to come. First, the mushrooms were very good, just needed a dash of salt. Then the bread and butter, the bread was very fresh and soft. A house salad was also included with our meal, which was also very good, Crisp with lots of dressing, homemade ranch. We were already getting full but the best was yet to come. After he cleared the salads, the stars of the meal; prime rib and lobster. And they did not disappoint!! Bravo Chef!! The prime rib was perfectly cooked and cut. The lobster was huge! This was the biggest lobster I ever had in my life!! and it was so delicious. Our meals also included a baked or twice baked potato as well as some zucchini and broccoli mix also delicious. Their food portions are very generous. Even our bartender was fantastic, cheering us on for our anniversary. What a beautiful perfect night out, with the wonderful staff and delicious food. We will be back, with more people. Can't wait for the live entertainment!! Thank you all!! read more

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Pleasantly surprised!! Super happy that I picked a local spot for dinner and we will absolutely be back. Love the old school vibe from growing up when times were more simple. The food was great wonderful, service was provided like a team and the ambiance with live music was so nice- can't wait to return again soon! read more

Tartan Room - Rib Eye - American Near Me - Orange, California

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Tartan room is our local restaurant, great food, great value and sometimes we luck out hearing a band. Always or Friday go to, the staff is always glad to see us read more

My lady friend always raves about the Tartan Room. I looked and saw they had a Thanksgiving dinner for $65. She was happy and I made reservations. They had two seatings 1:00 to 3:00 or 3:30 to 5:30. We took the early seating. You had a choice of ham, turkey, salmon, prime rib, or ham and turkey. My lady chose ham and turkey; I went with prime rib. We got green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, salad, and a dinner roll. I really love prime rib, and this didn't disappoint, it was amazing. I can't believe my lady friend has never had prime rib, she enjoyed the taste I gave her. Some people don't like rare meat, but prime rib should be rare to medium rare. The mashed potatoes were fresh and not from a box. You could see the small chunks of potato. The gravy was delicious. I loved the homemade stuffing. I always enjoy a nice dinner salad. I think my lady friend enjoyed her food too. She had a smile the whole time. Service was amazing. Everyone was so nice. Everyone wished all the customers a happy Thanksgiving. This was a two-hour seating, and we stayed almost the whole time. Nobody was rushed. It seemed like everyone had a good time. I can't wait to bring my lady friend back for a regular meal service. We also want to check out the entertainment schedule. read more

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Excellent service and delicious food! The vibes were immaculate and the whole experience was so nice. There was a slight mess up on the cooking of our steak but we informed our server and he fixed it happily! Love this place read more

Sept 2026 The food is decent and the service is great. It reminds me of a speak easy. There are tables and booths and it has a dark cozy decor. You can tell it's been around awhile. The one thing the ladies need to be aware of is the creepy old white men who sit at the bar and drink all night. They seem to be regulars at this place and they inject themselves into your conversation at your table just to gock at you..gross. No one wants a drink middle aged or old man falling over them at dinner. It's not a brothle guys it's a restaurant. read more

Kept hearing about this mom and pop place and finally went. We were pleasantly surprised! It's tucked away in a strip mall. With tartan plaid table cloths and an old school diner vibe, the food was great! We got their signature prime rib and lobster. While they used unsalted butter for the lobster, and the Aus jus was unflavored, nothing a little salt can't fix. The prime rib was cooked perfectly to medium rare. We shared this massive plate and they split it for us which was so fantastic! The salad was great with their homemade ranch. The service is so great, she was attentive and quick the entire night! I'd come back here again for a great home cooked meal with a comfort vibe. Did I mention we were also serenaded by an Elvis impersonator? read more

Tartan Room - Split King Cut Prime Rib and Lobster - American Near Me - Orange, California

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It has a dive bar/fine dining feel. Come for a drink, dinner or even entertainment. The servers and bartenders are amazing. Food was absolutely delicious. read more

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The Tartan Room is kind of a hole in the wall restaurant/bar in north Orange. It has been around for a long time and feels a little dated, but it does have a certain charm. I have always sat in a booth in the main dining area, and I was surprised when a large group of family members were coming here to celebrate a birthday. I forgot that they have a separate room near the entrance that is all tables. They rearranged the room into one long table and we had our own private area which was great. The table started off with a few orders of the fried zucchini. It was breaded well and not greasy or oily. I almost always order the prime rib Texas style because this is the only place I've ever been that offers this preparation. It has a little dry rub on it, and is thrown on the grill for a bit. It doesn't make a huge difference, but it is a little twist on standard prime rib. The au jus was good and the horseradish is on the milder side. The veggies seemed fresh and not frozen. It also comes with a good sized house salad. Everybody else also enjoyed their food. I had a glass of the Bonanza by Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon which I would definitely NOT recommend. This must be the cab version of their Meiomi, a big fruit bomb that was barely drinkable. Service was excellent, especially for a large group. Our main server Terry was great, and several other staff members were constantly filling up waters, bringing food, and clearing plates. The food and service have always been good for me, and prices are very reasonable. This is a good casual place to grab a nice steak. Rating 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for the excellent service our large group received on this visit. read more

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This place is really good. I went with Friends. This is the second time and we sat up at the bar. Nick, the bartender was wonderful. Definitely busy but checked on us often. drinks are a little strong for me but still very good. The ambience in there is dark and they have someone that comes in and sings so the music was really good. The food is a little pricey but everywhere is nowadays. $44 for a ribeye steak, dinner but it was excellent. Definitely go and I will be back again and again and again. read more

Went for lunch. Great specials. Hard to choose. Got the cable car- prime rib sandwich and the chopped beef plate. Came with soup. Food was great. Prices were fantastic. Service was great. Inside vibe with the high backed red leather booths. Total 60's. Loved this place! read more

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I had my eye on this place for a long time because it's one of a few establishments that serve prime rib. The date of my visit was Saturday night 2/21/26 around 6:30pm. When my friend and I pulled up to the place he asked me if it was a dive bar. Because there were no windows and from the outside didn't look like a restaurant but a bar. As we walked in we were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. It reminded me of a 80s Las Vegas Lounge There was an older gentleman providing entertainment by singing motown and oldies. He was actually pretty good we thought the live music brought out the place. There were customers on the floor dancing to the music. They seem to be regulars since they acted familiar with each other and the staff. I found the hostess station across the main dining room and was told it would be 45 min to an hour wait for a table for 2. The bartender came around and ask customers waiting for a table if they wanted drinks so we got a couple. It wasn't too long before the older blond hostess let us know a table was ready. During this time both her and the bartender were professional and polite. Once seated we approached by our waitress and were ready to order. My friend got the queen cut 12oz prime rib texas style. salad, bake potato. I got the King cut 16oz prime rib with lobster tail mp which was $80, tomato florentine soup, twice baked potato and veggies. We both requested med rare for our meat. Our sides came out promptly the soup, salad and complimentary bread. Then the main course. The meat was cooked to my liking, twice baked potato was good and veggies excellent. Overall the food, service, and atmosphere were good. Didn't get dessert this time but maybe next time. Would recommend. read more

Tartan Room - King Cut 16oz Prime Rib, lobster tail, twice baked potato, veggies. - American Near Me - Orange, California

Tartan Room has very good service and food ! Our dinner was excellent ! Rather popular place even during the week ! Everyone very accommodating, Nice quiet evening, enjoyed the music also ! Thank you ! This was our first time there ! We are diffently looking forward for next time ! read more

I "meant" FOUR (4) stars but only for the food and Janie... --- 1 for the entertainment. read more

This place has great steaks, good sides and very inexpensive drinks. It's a throwback and reminds me of old steakhouses from the 80s and 90s and the feel of something from the 60s. I would call this hidden treasure. read more

've been to the Tartan Room 4 times. The 1st two times I had steak. It was exceptional both times. The 3rd time I had grilled salmon, it also was exceptional. The 4th time was live Maine lobster, it was not so good and should be avoided. If you're a 1st time live Maine lobster eater and you have it here, you might never try it again. read more

Ordered the 16 oz Texas prime rib with a baked potato, solid meal all around. My friend ordered the 16 oz King's cut with a lobster tail. She got food poisoning a few hours later.. i would avoid the lobster here. read more

Tartan Room - American Near Me - Orange, California

We live close by and when we feel and ​if your looking to step back in time (not in a bad way) the nostalgic decor is a huge part of the charm. Giving it the sitcom Cheers vibes and rolling back into the era when bell-bottom jeans were all the rage. It's got a timeless, cozy atmosphere that older generations will truly appreciate (though it might go right over the heads of the younger crowd!). ​On top of the old G atmosphere, the food is great and very reasonably priced. All in all, a great place for dinner! Would recommended it for anyone who appreciates classic comfort, good nostalgia, and a good meal. read more

Amazing food! Great service, great vibes! Love the Tartan Room. I would not change a thing. I can't wait to go back for the flat iron steak with mushrooms. Thank you Lyn for always being the best. read more

I've lived in Orange since 1976, and the Tartan Room has become one of my absolute go‑to spots -- especially after a long day working as a realtor sponsor at a local car show. It's the perfect place to unwind with friends. Recently, my buddies ordered the beef stroganoff while I had my usual steak salad (which was spot‑on, as always). I tried a bite of their stroganoff and instantly knew I needed my own. The portion was huge, the flavor was incredible, and it completely exceeded expectations. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. The Tartan Room is exactly the kind of place locals like me keep coming back to. Thanks again -- you've earned another loyal visit from someone who's been in Orange for nearly five decades. read more

Awsome spot!! Many locals, love the live music/ cover band and good food. Everyone was super friendly. Stopped by on the fly and had low expectations given just a door in a plaza type area. Pleasantly sprouted! read more

Food was tasty, service was friendly and knowledgeable and the 1 man playing guitar to entertain us, great.! The lighting was a bit dark but very manageable. We will definitely return, soon. read more

This place is the best! The food is great. Large portions at a more than reasonable price and to include high quality. The service is outstanding. The waiters keep your glasses full and do not rush you at all. The ambiance is nice and relaxing. This is our new go to restaurant for special occasions or to just go out. read more

You can tell by the way the owner responds to reviews that he clearly doesn't take criticism well. Instead of addressing concerns professionally, he resorts to personal insults and low blows about people's appearance and financial situation just because they had an experience he doesn't want to own up to. The owner claimed we forgot our IDs, which isn't true. One of us simply left it in the car and went back to get it. He also claimed one of us was wearing a tank top, which was completely false. It was a regular short-sleeve shirt. Maybe the owner should learn what a tank top actually is before making assumptions and insulting customers. On top of that, making comments about people "living at home" and not being able to "afford sleeves" was immature, unnecessary, and honestly just embarrassing behavior from a business owner. The whole experience was strange and uncomfortable. Considering it was a weekend night and there were only about four people there, the place already looked like it was about to close down. After the way we were treated, it's not hard to see why. I give it a few years since most of it audience is old and passing away with it read more

I rarely complain and hardly ever send food back - however... I ordered a filet which should be a beautifully flavored steak - however it was prepared on a horribly dirty grill and that was all I could taste. Yuck! The service was very apologetic and did remove the cost from our bill. My husband's meal was great and no issues. Hopefully an easy problem they can fix moving forward. read more

Hello good people! Just a shout out to the Tatum room for a great tasting prime rib! For our first time we sat down ordered the customary beers (Stella) and some wine to ready the palate for that rare prime rib and let me tell You it was short of amazing! Tender warm and cooked to perfection! We started our adventure with some fried calamari and house salads....delicious! Followed by out main course, devoured the prime rib and finished off with some fried ice cream, great food in this little place plenty of alcohol choices to choose from and on the Saturday we visited they had live singing rod steward imitating singer that actually sounded really good! The vibe is lively with plenty of energy flow........we've been back 2 times since and plan on visiting even more! Cheers everyone! read more

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Came here to meet w one of my mentors and got sat in the booth. Linda Lou is fantastic -- what service she gave us!! Had to call in the manager to let him know how good Linda is!!! read more

The restaurant is a whole in the wall, but worth it. The food was delicious and decently priced and server was Kind and attentive. read more

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My wife and I were looking forward to trying the Tartan Room for a long time. We finally made it there on a Tuesday night. We walked through the door and were looking directly into a large, empty dining room. That was confusing. Through a doorway we could see a dining room with people and a hostess. We walked through and greeted the hostess. We were ushered to a booth. Our drink order was taken by a friendly waitress. We were left to look at the menu for quite awhile before our order was taken. I ordered the calamari steak with onion rings. I chose the vegetable beef soup to accompany my meal. My wife got the petite filet mignon with twice baked potatoes also with the vegetable beef soup. The waitress dropped off a basket of soft bread. It did not seem fully baked? The soup came out shortly. The soup was very hearty. We were not able to finish the soup because it was spicy hot like it was over seasoned with pepper. It burned my mouth. Our food came out relatively quick. There were two calamari fillets accompanied by vegetables (broccoli, squash, green beans and carrots), and onion rings. There were three soufflé cups. One had butter and another might have been tartar sauce. I was not sure what the third was. The food overall was bland. The calamari had a slight garlic taste. I ate one of the calamari steaks. One was enough. I did not have any desire to take the left over one home. My wife's steak came out medium as requested. This was accompanied by vegetables similar to mine and her twice baked potato. The steak was ok. The potato was like mashed potatoes covered in cheese. The vegetables needed seasoning. The atmosphere seems like an old school steak house. There is a lot of dark paneling, low lighting and large comfortable booths. The noise level is a bit loud. There was a guy singing and accompanying himself on guitar. It was 1970s yacht rock. The service was good. Our waitress came and checked on us regularly and made sure we had what we needed. read more

Fun night talking to the regulars and had some great steak. Small, old steak house ambiance.

1st time here tonight and we will be back! Excellent food and service. I enjoyed the ribs and my husband enjoyed the shrimp Louie salad dinners come with soup or salad, vegetable and potato/rice pilaf All excellent! read more

Loved the live Rod Stewart tribute I have seen the last two times I visited the restaurant. It is why I was there honestly. Ordered off the happy hour menu and shared with my sis. Food was good, service was great and the people are friendly and courteous. Felt very welcomed! Good prices on their menu as well, for food and drinks. read more

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Popped for dinner. What a shock. Elvis impersonator trying to sing. I was alone so I sat in a side bar seat and ordered from a waitress. Had the small prime rib, baked potato and salad. The food was great. Pre.rib was perfect. Bread and salad were very nice as well. The staff extremely nice. I moved over to the acutal.bar when a seat came open, the walls mirror and short counter drove me nuts. Nick the bartender was awesome. Very much a locals hang. But those I met were very nice and good to talk to. read more

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Unwilling to accommodate a wheelchair ofter we went into the restaurant to let them know we had an ioth bday party of 7 with a wheelchair. Bar area doesn't not accommodate banquet area is where we needed to sit. We confirmed at the restaurant 90 minutes before arrival we get a call.... we have another party and only accommodate 5. Who does this???? Worst customer service ever Never give back Horrible management read more

In response to the business owner regarding my review: I don't think it's unreasonable to decide not to spend another $25 at a restaurant after becoming sick following a meal there. Everyone is free to decide where they want to spend their money, and I made the decision that returning wasn't worth it for me. I'm not cheap or too poor to dine at your restaurant. You don't know me to place judgement on my character or my financial situation! Your food didn't agree with me. I threw up right after I got home. I wasn't sick prior to that. You're not my doctor!! Get off you high horse! Perhaps your kitchen needs to be deep cleaned. The anchovy paste in the Caesar salad was not made right. The wine that we ordered was old and tasted like vinegar. Sounds like you can't take criticism. You're comment was very condescending and unprofessional. You're lack of customer service skills and lack of a sense of empathy is another reason why I would not want to return. read more

Good service and the food is always good. New menu, great filet and my friends like the prime rib. I have been going there since It first opened. With my family and now with my friends. Any restaurant that has a great salad has great food. read more