Fun and fantastic steaks

   alyjude2001 - 07/10/2008

You can't beat a restaurant where, if you show up in a tie, it's likely to be cut off by a waiter before being shown to your table. But you won't mind a bit once you've tasted the juicy steak set down in front of you. In fact, for more, you'd gladly let them slice up any item of clothing you're wearing.

Yes, I'm talking about the Trabuco Oaks Steak House and, while their rib-eyes are to die for, it's the Cowgirl steak that I go for each time. And don't skip dessert - after all, what upstanding country steak house wouldn't have deep fried pies? ::thud:: And if the food weren't enough incentive, the drive there and the surrounding area will make you forget that urban life is only two miles away. You'll believe you're in the Hill Country of Texas instead of Orange County, California.

Don't miss it. Go now.

   Janetha5543 - 07/10/2008

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   BPWILHELM - 06/11/2008

delicious

   ashes7813 - 01/30/2008

After finding the restaurant which is down a really beautiful hill road surrounded by trees i found out the drive was sooo worth it! The decor was very unique and fun. The food was also amazing. The garlic bread was homey and soft, the homemade italian dressing was so good and usually I am a ranch girl. I ordered the beef ribs which I called dinosaur ribs because they were so huge! The rest of my party ordered the ribeye and my boyfriend ordered the cowgirl which is a T-bone. While we teased him for ordering a COWGIRL he got the last laugh! He had the best meal of all which is saying a lot because everything was sooo delicious. His steak was the most juicy tender delicious steak I have had in my life and I go to different restaurants a lot! To top it all off the dessert was sensational. Pastry dough filled with cherry filling deep fried and topped with ice cream. I cannot wait to go back and I feel bad for everyone who has never tasted this delicious food. It took me two hours to drive there from my house and it was well worth every minute!!!

Nothing quite like it

   fossilted - 07/22/2007

Trabuco Oaks has been a favorite of mine for many years. From the scenic drive through the drapery of oak trees to the unpretentious ambiance of the restaurant as a whole. Get a reservation for a table in the tree room, and you might sit between two live trees penetrating the roof. Order a filet, or any other steak, and it will come sizzling hot on to your table with tasty potato or huge pile of shoestring fries. They bring plain rolls, and a salad tossed in a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Simple is the key. This is a good thing. Be careful what you order to drink. The martinis are huge, and the markup on the decent to good wine selection is less than any corking fee elsewhere. Don't bother bringing your own wine. Service is always very good and friendly. You will have a good time. Eat there, but not too often. It's already hard to get a table most nights in the tree room.

Great Food and Good Value

   artnisson - 01/29/2007

Don't forget the Crab! quite good. Filets there are outstanding.
Prompt friendly service. Sometimes a bit of a wait. Call ahead!

Not just Steak

   spurs4boots - 01/02/2007

I had the crab legs last time with the filet, outstanding. Good value.

Wonderful Food

   mikedeepdiver133 - 12/20/2006

Had the Rib's they were Meaty and finger licking GOOD !
Had the 2 lb Cowboy Steak one two different occasions It was
Wonderful Both times , also could only eat half . Take half
Home for a GREAT breakfast .

   chendaheng - 09/09/2005