The Blind Pig

Name: The Blind Pig
Address: 31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States, 92688
Telephone: (949) 888-0072
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

233 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Built on a couple beers and a dream,' The Blind Pig, created by Tony Monaco, is the latest adventurous eatery to hit Orange County. The menu features American progressive cuisine paired with an eclectic selection of wines, a rotating craft beer list, and some of the best cocktails in Orange County created in house using only the best products and freshest ingredients by The Blind Pig's talented bartender team.

Come on over and check out our great food and drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 888-0072
Website
http://www.theblindpigoc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Karl Pfleider

Location
31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Neighbourhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Cross Street
Antonio
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Live Blues every other Wednesday,Live music Thurs-Saturday at 7:30
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine & Whiskey Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Join us on Wednesdays for 1/2 off glasses of wine and $10 Old Fashioned's. We will also offer a select rotating Whiskey Flight for $25 (three 1-oz pours).
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Aloha! Every Tuesday is Tiki Taco Tuesday at The Blind Pig RSM. Join us for $3 Tiki Tacos from 6-9pm, and $12 Tiki Cocktails from 4-10pm. Tacos selections rotate weekly.
Kill The Keg Thursdays
Multiple dates available
Kill The Keg Thursdays - $6 Beers All Night Join us on Thursday for our Kill The Keg. $6 Beers all night!

What 233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Blind Pig delights with its "wonderful, high quality appetizers," "creative cocktails," and "amazing" service. Diners appreciate the "beautiful patio with a lake view" and "unique and surprising flavors" in dishes. With a "fun neighborhood vibe," it's perfect for a relaxing evening, though some find the menu limited.

233 Reviews

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Helen
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Very unique and full of surprising flavors. I forgot how great this place is and how superior it is to other restaurants in Mission Viejo area
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Andrea
VIP
Orange County
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The servers are great and the outside area is always beautiful and even protected in the cold and wind.
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Allison
VIP
Orange County
41 reviews
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation even the restaurant didn't appear to be busy - granted we were eating at 5pm. We were seated near the patio and would have liked to sit by the lake. The hostess was very friendly but a little unfocused and we asked her for 2 heaters (we were a party of 6) since we noticed they were not being used by other parties. She brought one heater and then walked away. She also offered blankets and I asked for 3 initially and forgot to bring them. When I asked again, she brought just the one blanket. I had to ask our server for the 2nd heater and the blanket again. Our server was amazing though, she checked in with us frequently and attended to our needs. As far as the menu, the skirt steak was delicious, but the barramundi had no flavor and needed either more seasoning or a more savory sauce. I was told the menu was new since it wasn't our first time. I would still return, but I may insist on seating further inside the restaurant. I felt that if I took the time to make a reservation, I should have been entitled to a better table or a table with a view of the lake.
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Vicki
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Most restaurants offer grey goose, plus coffee after drinking the evening away. Not this one. Service well let's just say we are used to amazing talent and customer service at carmelitas Plus isn't blue cheese pretty automatic these days with olives in your martini. Anyway.....fun with friends. We made it work!
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Ron
VIP
Orange County
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service, fun neighborhood vibe, looking forward to next time!
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Brad
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great beer selection
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Alec
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends really enjoyed their burgers - they were so large. Looked delicious. I had the barramundi - tender and delicious. We enjoyed bacon wrapped dates for appetizer and everyone said they were very flavorful. They welcomed our dog and we had a great view of the small lake. Fantastic location, , service and food, looking forward to going again.
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Shoko
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the atmosphere! The service was great. Our server was very sweet. The food was pretty good! Overall a very good experience.
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Robyn
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and ambience are wonderful. We love to sit on the patio overlooking the lake. Highly recommend.
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Tom
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food not great and menu very limited...ser ice was great!!!
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FAQs

The Blind Pig is rated 4.5 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

31431 Santa MArgarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Antonio
Neighbourhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Karl Pfleider
Entertainment
Live Blues every other Wednesday,Live music Thurs-Saturday at 7:30
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theblindpigoc.com/
Phone number
(949) 888-0072

The Blind Pig

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Wine & Whiskey Wednesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Kill The Keg Thursdays

Menu

What 233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Blind Pig restaurant rated?

Is The Blind Pig currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information