2 Best Restaurants in Santa Ana, Central Valley

Andiamo Là

$$$ Fodor's choice

One of the Central Valley's trendiest restaurants stands out with its daily fish and meat specials, including starter carpaccios of salmon, octopus, and beef. The sea bass and jumbo shrimp combination plate comes with a sauce of chopped fresh tomatoes, white wine, and garlic. Surf and turf is pricey, but includes grilled tenderloin and jumbo shrimp with a side of buttery spaghetti and asparagus. Lunch specials are a good value here. Service is as polished as the ample chrome, and there's usually at least one waiter who speaks English.

Bacchus

$$$
Take a Peruvian chef who trained in France and an Italian owner, and the result is this solid member of the local dining scene. Duck breast in a port sauce, baked mushroom-and-polenta ragout, and a variety of pizzas are among the delights to be found on the menu. Modern art decorates the simple but elegant interior, and outdoor seating is available. An extensive wine list and reasonable prices make it a great pick for dinner.