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2940 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92869
Fax: 714-633-3228

Average Rating 4 (10 Ratings)

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At first glance, Johnny Rebs' looks like some sort of new Knott's Berry Farm attraction: The rickety-looking roadhouse is constructed with worn wooden planks, sheet metal and used brick, but it's all just a facade. Johnny Rebs' is actually the home of some of the best southern cooking and soul food in Orange County. Naturally, barbecue is king here. The ribs are a classic staple, but waiters confirm that the BBQ beef sandwich with a side of collard greens and sweet potato fries are the most common item ordered (of course, the fried catfish with southern slaw and hush puppies is a close second). If you have an hour to spare in the morning before work, indulge in the restaurant's old fashioned country breakfast: The barbecue omelet, the blackened catfish and eggs and the biscuits and gravy are just three of over 35 morning dishes in which to indulge.

10 Ratings and Reviews

  • Its Aight

    Review rating : 3out of 5   Mixmatters - 07/25/2008

    Been there once because friends raved about it. Personally it just lacked a real southern flavor, the food that is.

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   Survivingtheoc - 07/02/2008

  • Never again...

    Review rating : 1out of 5   Splitennz - 06/30/2008

    I have been to Johnny Rebs 3 times. The first time was very intertaining, but the food was mediocre. The second time we had a rude waiter AND bad food. The final time ended with my refusal to pay for the bad food & service. Never again!

  • Love the Sweet potato fries

    Review rating : 5out of 5   AffairsRem - 06/06/2008

    We eat there every time wo leave the dentist office down the street. Love the food, great BBQ and those sweet potato fries! Great lemonade and the catfish is very good.Kids live it there. They make thsi Blue Cheese Hamburger that rocks!

  • Cute setting

    Review rating : 3out of 5   Michelem27 - 06/06/2008

    Our first visit was great, second time was less successful. Worth a visit.

  • Great Fun!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   Sandytd - 05/31/2008

    For good Southern food and great hospitality, you can't beat it! I don't think you can have a bad time here --- and the food is very authentic and fresh. Great for a birthday celebrations with people who like to laugh and have good food at the same time!

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   pridefighter07 - 05/15/2008

  • ATLANTA TRANSPLANTED!!!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   perfplustrans - 04/28/2006

    Close your eyes and you're back in the South. Great food & service-tight parking

  • South In The Mouth!!! YUM!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   goofygalann - 03/05/2006

    This is the place people!! I tried it for the first time on a Saturday...took my Mom to treat her. We went back and brought my husband and son for dinner the next day! We had a celebrity site too....we saw Kellie, Kinnik and Mandesa from American Idol 2006!!! See they know what is good...being from the south they must of missed 'home cookin'!! Let me tell you IF you like tri tip and IF you like pulled pork...this is slow roasted, cooked to perfection heaven on earth!!! Good quality meats and wonderful bbq flavor! You get to munch on peanuts at your table and let the shells go to the floor (my son liked this rebel act). Very good wait staff...friendly..down home style. HUGE mason jars serve as your drinking glass. They make 'fun' of country in a good way. Can't wait to go back and try other items. My son had the kids catfish...got to try it for the first time myself...was good. Great place, great people...will return!!! :) Hope this rating helps you decide to give it a try...you won't be sorry!!!

  • Great For Transplanted Southerners

    Review rating : 4out of 5   lindsey146 - 01/14/2003

    What a delight and find! Miss my fried catfish, okra, hushpuppies & laid back Southern Hospitality. Now I can find it here. Took best Bud for her B-Day (another transplant) & we had a ball. Can you do the Chicken? Great Fun, Food & Service.

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