Food was real good but portions are very small these days. Next time I go, I will just do the salad and soup bar. Other meals are so small and expensive. I don't mind paying for an excellent meals but I definitely want what I am paying for read more

They clearly need more servers. I had to get my own menus. Silverware I had to go ask for as well. Karen whom was very nice,made sure we got some. Drinks took forever. Bread asked twice for it but came when we where nearly done.Steak was tough & ribs where whatever. The five of us where hoping for better service & food. read more

This restaurant is old and showing wear & tear. Meal was very expensive - ordered scallops which arrived in a boat shape dish - you got 6 tiny ones in a butter sauce. Only came with broccolini no rice or potato. The salad bar was ok but not outstanding and that was in the $40's. Cocktail was meant to be a blood orange margarita and was a strange color and not very blood orange tasting. Rip off. Best is the view but I'd never go back. read more

The Orange County Mining Company is a kitschy fun time. The inside of the restaurant is a little old timey with pretty views. All entrees come with a salad bar experience and let me tell you - I love a salad bar situation. You can build your salad, choose from pre-made concoctions, and have yourself a little bowl of soup - based on my observations. I didn't actually get the full bar experience. I dined with my family on a Sunday night and they just kind of ran out of stuff i.e. ranch and that was that. Nothing was refilled, because I guess Sunday, but I'm sure it's great when it's fully stocked. At the table, you get a stack full of complimentary cheesebread. As for the entrees, they were good-ish. A little much sometimes and a little less sometimes. Just somewhere in between. I ordered the fresh petrale sole ($38). The sole is parmesan and panko crusted with lemon butter sauce + garlic mashed potatoes. This was good but nothing special. Someone in my party ordered the Huge One Pounder slow roasted prime rib ($45). For just $3 more dollars, you get a big ole hunk of meat, which I guess could be a good thing. To be honest, nothing particularly stood out. Overall it was fine for the experience, but the food and the vibe are a little lacking. read more

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My wife and I go here every year for our anniversary (26 years) after being married in the banquet room. We've only missed it due to Covid. We sat without reservations within 30 mins, which was nice because we were able to enjoy a drink in the bar. I recommend getting there early to do the same to enjoy the views (sunset). The food is good, but the reason for the review this time is hands-down, the service. We were greeted by our waitress, Kennedy. She was polite and fun to talk with. She took a few mins to hear our story and make sure our drinks (alcohol) were filled. She found out it was our anniversary, and without asking, brought us a desert plate with a cup of ice cream. The plate said "Happy 26th anniversary" on it. The time and thought she put in during our meal was great. read more

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We visited for a Christmas brunch, and our company had a private room reserved. The food was good, but the standout was our server, Alfredo. He was excellent, constantly checking in to make sure our drinks were refilled, clearing plates, and very personable. He was truly awesome at his job and made the experience even better! Thank you Alfredo! read more

So many unlocked potentials in this bar/restaurant! Fantastic view, marvelous location! Free Disneyland Fireworks view every night! This place is across the street from where we live, so I ve been telling everyone should come and visit at least once. The food is not that great but perfect for romantic sunset beer or wine! If they only had a good DJ and use this place to its fullest potential! read more

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Went here this morning for brunch and what a treat! It was a perfect day to sit on the patio. Dominic, our server, was very tentative and made sure we knew about all the food options, and when I asked for anything watermelon for a drink, he delivered!!! He even introduced us to his fiancé, Jana (who also helped us out with the buffet options and made sure we were being taken care of). What a dynamic duo!! Can't wait to come back for the food, and we'll be asking for Jana or Dominic to be our server. read more

We had a wonderful time for my husbands birthday. Service, food, ambience, and view were all incredible! We had a party of 10 and everyone was served at the same time the soup & salad bar were my favorite! So many yummy options. I am looking forward to coming back here again! read more

Orange County Mining Company - Patio area with a gorgeous view! - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange, California

I absolutely love coming here as it a good balance of special occasion without the stuffy feeling. We opted for a nice outdoor seating for our party of 8 and it was worth little breeze to dine overlooking Orange. Our server was excellent and attentive as well as friendly. Props Jason. We all loved the soup and salad bar as well as the cheese bread. Those were the highlights of my meal. I would definitely stick to meatier meal choices over seafood here. While my seafood entree was good, all the prime rib, chicken, and rib entrees of my fellow diners left me longing. Looking forward to coming back. And preferably when I am not paying the bill. read more

Amazing Food amazing buffet Sunday brunch Friendly servers! Accommodated us with a group of 15 people. Overlook the orange County beautiful scenery. read more

Omg amazing dinner and perfect service thanks to JANA!!!!!!! She is extraordinary and if I come back I'll be asking to be seated ONLY BY HER!!!! Thank you! read more

Good casual date night or family dinner place. Be sure to make reservations on weekends and holidays so you don't have to wait. If you do end up waiting, there is a bar area where you can grab a quick drink and watch a game. As you drive up, the ride is a bit narrow and lacking side rail. Once you reach the top of the hill you see the restaurant, which is a sprawling barn that looks like is straight out of an early 1800's flick. You can use valet parking or park yourself. FYI, There's plenty of parking at no cost. The old western feel with mining inspired decorations greet you at the door. Inside a small set of stairs leads you the hostess. The restaurant seating is to the right and left of the hostess station. Low lit lights throughout give the restaurant a more calm and relaxing atmosphere. The seating outside is heated and covered. The view is beautiful from inside and outside the restaurant as it overlooks Orange. Our waiter was attentive, but also very busy. It appeared he was working both sides of the restaurant. Nothing special about the waiter/waitress service here. The people dining were friendly however. The menu is on the slight endWe had the spinach dip appetizer, I would not recommend this if you are having dinner because your dinner comes with cheese bread, salad bar and soup bar. The selection is good enough that the salad/soup bar and just a half slice of bread could fill you up leaving your dinner untouched. We ordered the prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes, which was tasty, but not the best we've ever had. We also had the pork chop covered in applesauce with extra long stemmed broccoli, also good, but a bit tough. I would recommend this place more for the relaxing time, family gathering, and cheaper American food dinner overlooking the city. Food is mediocre to good, but isn't great. You will leave satisfied, but not impressed. read more

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We came back for brunch. The last time was shortly after the pandemic. This time there so many choices, crab legs, shrimp, typical breakfast buffet items, Mexican choices ,salad bar, prime rib and omelette station. There was a large salad bar and fresh fruit. Service was impeccable and the views are always great. Our glasses were never empty and our plates were quickly removed. Service is great and friendly. Would recommend the Sunday brunch read more

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If you want to go to the Orange County Mining Company to pay for the view and mining theme and don't really care about the food or the service, then you will enjoy this restaurant. The food was very overpriced and very underwhelming. I ordered the $40 Prime Top Sirloin special but was really only worth $20, at best. The salad bar was mediocre, and the side dish that was included in the special, Confit Shallot Petals, which is a fancy name for pureed onions, was inedible. Mashed potatoes please. I should have gone to Sizzler!! As for the service, the greeters were texting on their phones, the restrooms were dirty and were out of toilet paper. There was only one server tending to all tables and Steven did the best he could under the circumstances. He was friendly and patient. On a positive note, they did allow us to change tables to secure a better sunset view. And lastly, OCMC offered a coupon that included "one free entree with the purchase of another entree. Maximum discount $21". The cheapest entree on the menu is chicken breast for $40. So, you really don't get a free entree!! I paid $160 for 3 people. I want my money back!! read more

Never again! Six of us dined here tonight. Two of us ordered filet mignons butterflied and well done. They came not butterflied and medium rare. We got the waiters attention, he apologized profusely, and said he was going to have them remade. 20 minutes later we asked how our steaks were coming and he said they will be done shortly after 30 minutes we asked him again. He came back and said, he was sorry, but they were not close to being done. Insane, right? By this time, everyone else had finished their meals so we told him just to forget it. The acting manager came over, I think she was a head waiter or something, and apologized and said that they had a table of 20 but who cares. Please look at my review from seven months ago, the exact same thing happened to me. See the photos!! Posting a photo of today's receipt. The bill was $280.00 with the two filet mignon dinners removed. Ruined the dinner for at least two of us and the other four people felt bad about eating. Total disaster, I will not be back. I don't think I have a left a restaurant one star review in my entire life. read more

Orange County Mining Company - Bill for tonight, 12/27/23. Total disaster. - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange, California

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Five stars for Orange Mining Company! I came here with my family to celebrate my dad's birthday over brunch, and we had a wonderful time. The food was absolutely amazing, but what really made the experience stand out was our waitress, Kennedi. Her service was phenomenal, and she took such great care of our table. If you're looking for a great brunch spot with excellent food and staff, ask for Kennedi! read more

I absolutely love this place. They are so good and you can get unlimited crab for 50 bucks with champagne. Are you kidding me? Yes, please I'll have more. the food selection is amazing tons of desserts, pancakes waffles French toast, Mexican-American it's really really good. The service is always impeccable and it's just an all-around great time. The views are amazing. I would recommend this to anybody. read more

We came here for a holiday party event. The room had a stunning view, spacious, with a full bar, enough restrooms and great service. We first enjoyed a mini bar with appetizers (fresh veggies, cheese, crackers, mini meat balls and potato skins) and enjoyed a groups of high schoolers carolers. For our main buffet, we had three different kind of fresh salads and pasta salad too. We had choices of steamed veggies, beef strips, baked salmon, veggie lasagna, mashed potatoes, and rolls. While we loved the sides, the beef was a little salty and while the fish was flavorful, was a little dry. The dessert table was dream; vanilla cake, tiramisu cake and two types of chocolate cake. We also had iced tea and coffee available all night long! The staff was friendly and attentive, I can't wait to come back with the fam and the kids!! Loved the theme and decor! read more

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Excellent! First time I have ever been and can't wait to go back! 10 out of 10 service, food, ambiance.

We came to the OC mining Co for Easter Brunch and although some of the food was delicious, some of it wasn't. A) Ambience-we were disappointed to be seated upstairs for two reasons. One, our party of six, was seated at a huge table for ten. It was difficult to converse and lacked a coziness that we have come accustomed to at this restaurant. The room also lacked all the food items that the main floor had, which brings me to B) food- There were no biscuits and gravy or cakes on our floor. Our server said all items were the same on all floors--which they weren't. The only reason we knew differently was because my husband and son "scouted out the main floor while we waited (twenty-thirty minutes past our reservation time) read more

Terrible rude ignorant staff, the hosts are very surly and they need to be trained properly how to handle customer service. I would give no star if it were possible. Absolutely horrid service the hosts are the worst I've ever experienced. The restrooms stink of urine or worse usually. The bar reeks of mold and mildew. The food is usually excellent but the cheese toast has dipped in quality from what it used to be. This restaurant is falling by the wayside quickly, my message to management and ownership is to please save the restaurant before the clientele moves on to the better restaurants out there. read more

This place is amazing! We love brunch on Sunday's and the view is so beautiful! The food is great! We love the crab legs and shrimp! The service is outstanding from the greeting to the finish! We get impeccable service and all of the servers are amazing as well! My whole family and I would strongly recommend! read more

Gorgeous views! However, the food wasn't quite up to par - really hope it's usually better or gets better cause the views deserve delicious food to go with it! The salad/soup bar was a highlight - decent selection of items - all fresh and delicious. The cheesy bread was fantastic - warm with ample cheese. I ordered the prime rib. I ordered it medium rare - one section was delectably medium rare but another section seemed more well done as this section was tough/dry. Luckily the au jus was delicious, which helped rescue the drier parts of the prime rib. The rice pilaf was okay- texture of rice was good but fairly bland. My husband enjoyed his rib eye. The cocktails were good - we got to enjoy them on the balcony while we waited to be seated. We sat outside so got to enjoy the spectacular sunset. Loved the theme of the restaurant- a bit campy but in the most endearing way. Our waiter was friendly. On the Saturday night we went, valet parking was the only option. There was a self park section but it appeared to be a smaller area relative to spots reserved for valet and was full when we got there at 5pm so we were told we had to valet. We would've preferred to self-park as it took longer to wait for the valet to get our car than it would've took to walk to our car. Valet makes sense to me when dining at restaurants with extremely limited or no parking like DTLA but seems unnecessary here, especially we were required to valet rather than an optional valet service for those that desire. read more

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The buffet was amazing. The service was awesome. Very friendly. The view was Just lovely looking out over the city.

1st, our services girl was so nice. She was so sweet and took great care of us. The drinks were amazing. I had the coconut Mia Tia. So good. We had sea bass and prime rib and both were great. The cheese bread was great too. We had a windon seat and the view so pretty. Definitely worth it. read more

Wow! What a waste of money! Ribeye steak dinners a party of 12. Three of us got the ribeye dinner medium. Very tough For the prices they charge, I cannot believe the quality of meat was that bad. Never again. And the mixed drinks we're horrible How hard is it to make margaritas so bitter very bad such a disappointment. Our waiter was Mia really bad service. Don't waste your money with this place. Overpriced, bad quality meat and even the makes drinks were really bad. read more

We got seated next too a huge window view which was nice! Had an a great time with my family celebrating mothers day a week later, Kennedi took amazing care of us and was so sweet! She brought my mom a little mothers day dessert that made her smile, the food was delcious as well but the service was wonderful and we will be back soon! read more

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Great food to get espically the NY steak cooked rare. Wish it was better on less wait & easier to find the door with some friends. Unique view as a whole. read more

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The view is beautiful, but the buffet brunch was disappointing. Most of the items were cold, and the meat, chicken, and fish were low quality and not very tasty. read more

We've been visiting this restaurant whenever we're in the area since I was a little kid in the 80s. The food is always great, the theming is fun, and you can hardly beat the breathtaking view. I recently took my Dad for his birthday and we had a great time. Our server Jason was so kind and engaging and he worked with me so I could surprise my Dad by paying for dinner before the check even arrived. Jason really helped make our evening special. The prime rib was tender and flavorful, my Dad's filet was cooked just right and the cheese bread was delicious and plentiful as always. Thanks OC Mining Company for making our day special! read more

Came in for brunch for our Mom's birthday and our server Kennedy was the absolute best! Mimosas were always filled and she was just constantly checking up on us. Even gifted us a birthday dessert without us even asking! Food was amazing & the view was also incredible!! We were lucky enough to get a window seat and couldn't get enough of such a beautiful, sunny view. Overall, this place is beautiful all around! read more

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Decided to go for happy hour, as It has been several years since going for dinner and that was very good. This newest visit was SO underwhelming, except the view of course. The entire experience lacked from the greeting, service, happy hour menu selection and then not being charged that pricing. Definitely won't go back for HH, as there's so many better choices right down the road. However I might go back for prime rib dinner for 2 or brunch. Hopefully the other side of the restaurant is still good like I recall. read more

Mediocre. My expectations were higher. Vinegar tasting mushrooms gave me the taste of canned vegetable. Loaded potato was clumped with cold butter unmelted on medium warm potato. The artichoke dip was cold in a sourdough bread? Probably frozen and microwaved. read more

We had the best dinerer experience woth pur prime rib dinner We had the best dinner experience with our party of four! Our Prime rib was cooked perfectly, sides were delicious, but the cherry on top was our server Diamond! She was attentive, anticipated when we needed something and was just a delight! read more

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Went there last night with 6 people and spent over $500 on drinks and dinner. Karen our server was great. I ordered pork baby back ribs. The menu stated knife and fork baby back ribs. That is not what I received. What I got were St. Louis spareribs. Not what was advertised. Tough and very little meat. I asked to talk to the manager. She was very nice but admitted they were not baby back ribs. She did comp my meal but how many have ordered this item and did not know what they were getting. As an ex butcher I do know my cuts of meat. I have eaten there many times in past years and usually ordered steaks with no issues. Will not go back because of this issue. read more

Have been here a few times for brunch and every time the food is delicious, the view is beautiful and the service is impeccable. Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful as always!! It's our one year anniversary tonight and they were not only kind enough to seat us next to the window but provide ice cream and the cutest hand written message Beyond huge shoutout to Kennedy who took lovely care of us (and this photo!) read more

Orange County Mining Company - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange, California

Took my mom and the gang for Mother's Day. As always a nice spot. Service was good. I got the new York steak and had some ribs. The salad bar was good but they change the location so it's abit crowded. Also the guy refilling the item was not very professional in the way he filled it no concern for spilling and wiping and cut in front of the folks that were waiting. When I asked for soup spoon he gave me a regular spoon. They need to teach these young new workers how to eat or what to do other than that all good read more

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I had an amazing time celebrating my 40th birthday at the OC Mining Company this past weekend! My husband booked this venue for the event and spoke with Belen and Christin. He mentioned how friendly, knowledgable and professional they were throughout the booking process. Our wonderful event captain for the day was Alfredo. He was the absolute best at coordinating everything from start to finish! I especially appreciated how communicative, informative and organized he was throughout my whole event. He truly made the event go by so smoothly. The banquet room was an absolute dream! The whole setup was classy and elegant and perfect for my birthday celebration. We had an estimated count of 60 people and the space accommodated everyone perfectly! We opted for a luncheon buffet and everyone commented on how delicious the pepper steak, mashed potatoes and salad bar was! I highly recommended looking into hosting your future events at the OC mining company. The banquet staff and team are professional, friendly and truly knowledgeable at their craft. They go above and beyond to make sure your event is perfect and memorable. Thank you, Belen, Christin, Alfredo and the whole Orange County Mining Company team, for making my event so wonderful and fun! read more