Rancho Capistrano Winery Ladera Ranch

My favorite place in Orange county.
Wife loves their wines.
Food is very good.
Much better then anything else around.
Being a member is awesome.
Great service.
We go there twice a week.

I was really looking forward to eating dinner at the new restaurant, but it was a very disappointing experience. First though the server was very friendly and quick to refill drinks when low, so great service.

First lost star was for the exceedingly long wait, early dinner (4:30) not that busy and we waited over 45 minutes for our meal.

Second lost star was my meal, ordered the Steak Frites, medium rare - it came out medium well, the fries were over cooked and too salty, and the Chimay Churay sauce was too sour. Best part of the meal was actually the salad, well dressed and fresh.

My wife's meal, the Linguine and Manila Clams was good, lots of clams, though the noodles were not quite AL dente.

For the cost of the meals I expected much better quality.

Good ambience. Big place and dog-friendly. They have wine tasting by the bar. We ordered Steak Frites, Salmon, Sprouts Brussels, Chopped Salad and Merlot for wine. We definitely enjoyed everything, portions are quite large. Salad can be good for two. Brussels was so good.
We love the steak and salmon too! Will definitely come back here.

The food was delicious. The location has a wrap around porch which is lovely space to have outdoor lunch since it's right across from the park. The whiskey bundt cake is a must for dessert. Service was fantastic. Everyone in a good mood and very helpful. Squash blossoms are a great appetizer.

This place just opened and it is awesome. They are still ramping up operations but it is a great location and they serve fantastic wines!