The Flame Broiler

First time here! Made a reservation for 5 pm! Not too busy, and we were sat in the dining room. I brought my mom for a late Mothers Day dinner (such a bad son), and we were both happy with the experience. We started with the meatballs as an appetizer - $20, and I ordered my usual very light dirty Martini. I was happy to hear that they have Tito Tuesdays, so my Martini was only $10!! My mom's Entree was the Togarashi Scallops - $50, and I ordered the Short Rib - $40. Very flavorful, rich, and tender! I really enjoyed the risotto with the scallops. It was Serrano infused and really, really good! I almost wanted to put the risotto with the short rib as a meal! We ended our meal with the butter cake! Nice hefty serving of ice cream, too! Our Server Sydney was professional and attentive! Great service! Would definitely want to try a few more items on the menu next time! Will be back!

Troy W

Has a friend want to meet here for lunch on the weekend. Hanna’s blew me and my wife away. My wife has a a few allergies, and they were very accommodating to modify their recipes to match her needs.

Richard Kim

Sunday afternoon, I played golf in Tierra Creek. then... first time visited in Hanna's Restaurant. Just walk in... Restaurant was super busy Sunday night... We had patio table, it was great place. Selad, appetizers & steak so good !!! also severs & receptionist very professional people. so kind... They can control super busy situations. Enjoy Hanna's Restaurant for your party !!!

Ginger Fitchett

Food was absolutely delicious! Highly Recommend the Ahi Tower & Parker Rolls to start. My Filet Mignon was flavorful. We enjoyed our mocktails. My favorite side is between the Mac & Cheese and the Corn crème brûlée. We also had carrot cake for dessert which was dense and not overly sweet. The entire staff was so kind. Our waitress Brooke took amazing care of us! Can’t wait to come back.

hamid jafari

As neighbors, we’ve always heard great things about Hanna’s Restaurant, but this was our first time dining here, and it definitely exceeded our expectations! The customer service was outstanding – the staff were welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The food was delicious, with great flavors and fresh ingredients. We thoroughly enjoyed every bite and can’t wait to return. It’s clear why this place is a local favorite. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience!

KG

Finally made it to Hanna’s after 7 years of living in RSM. It has that classic steakhouse feel but with a modern touch. We asked to sit out on the patio so we could talk and catch up since the main dining area near the bar was a bit too loud for us. I ordered the Burrata + Brussels to start. I really liked it, but my friend wasn’t a fan of the crispy Brussels leaves, she prefers them served whole. For my main, I had the Ahi Tower and thought it was delicious and just the right portion. She got the house salad and enjoyed it. Service was great, friendly, fast, and checked in on us without being overbearing. Overall, a great first visit experience. I’d definitely come back to try more of their other dishes.

Tyler P

Lived in RSM for over 30 years and feel almost embarrassed for never going here before, but first time here tonight for our wedding anniversary, and completely blown away by the outstanding food, atmosphere, and service. We will be coming back very soon!

George U.

3/6/2024 Had a wonderful lunch at Hanna's yesterday. The hostess was so nice and seated us at a nice cozy booth. Our server Zach was superb. Zach was thorough, kind, professional, and precise. We started with drinks and a cup of their amazing filet mignon soup. My wife ordered the organic chicken tacos, and I had the crunchy chicken salad. We also saw other amazing servers, and they stopped by to say hello. This restaurant is one of our favorites, and the staff here makes a huge difference as they are all kind and love people, and the food and drinks are stellar. Highly recommended. 2/17/2014 What a lovely day and dining experience at Hanna's Restaurant in RSM. My wife and I stopped by for an early dinner and were seated by the lovely hostess immediately. Kimberly was our server and was simply magnificent. Kimberly's customer service and professionalism was stellar, and what a kind person. We started with drinks and both decided to try the filet mignon chili cup, which was phenomenal. The texture, taste, and temperature were simply perfect. For an entree, my wife decided on the sea bass tacos, and I had the crunchy chicken salad. Both meals were prepared and presented very nicely, and the gentleman who delivered the food was not only professional but also was very positive and had an enlightening personality. The staff at Hanna's are all wonderful, and you can tell love what they do and love people. The meal and dining experience were incredible. This is on our top three list of restaurants in the area. Highly recommended. 1/29/2024 Stopped in for dinner this evening at Hanna's in RSM. We sat at the bartop, and both Terra and Laura helped us out. Both are amazing servers. The ambiance was positive and cheery. We started with drinks, and my wife ordered the grilled fish tacos while I opted for the crunchy chicken salad. We had a nice time talking about our weekend and monthly plans as well as the upcoming Valentines Day Dinner. Life is good, and we enjoy every chance we have to unwind and savor great food, people, and surroundings. Highly recommended. 1/13/2024 What a fantastic evening at Hanna's in RSM. We had reservations for 5:30 pm but decided to sit at the bar. The place was hopping, and the ambiance had a positive vibe. We started with Drinks and Alec our bartender and server did a great job with my wife's Don Julio Blanco, club soda, three limes muddled and mint and of course a generous pour of my Austin Hope red wine. The place was packed, and we so enjoyed chatting with fellow bar patrons. Alec took our food order, and my wife had two grilled fish tacos with a Caesar salad, and I had the Sea Bass entree with mushroom risotto and sautéed spinach. Oh, so good. After a few drinks, we finished the evening with Gelato and a cup of coffee. What a great meal and awesome night. Great people, food, and service! Highly recommended. 11/17/23 Had a wonderful lunch today at Hanna's in RSM. We were seated at a high top in the bar area and immediately greeted by Allie. Allie had a wonderful smile and a welcoming personality and was quite attentive. Allie took our drink orders and also two cups of their amazing butternut squash soup. Once we finished our delicious soup, Allie took our entree orders. My wife had grilled fish tacos, and I had the crunchy chicken salad. Both entrees were scrumptious, and we enjoyed our time, the food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommended. 10/28/2023 We had a wonderful dining experience this evening at Hanna's in RSM. The hostess was wonderful and seated us at a nice table in the covered and enclosed outdoor patio. Ryan was our server extraordinare, and what a wonderful and positive personality. We started with drinks and each thoroughly enjoyed a cup of butternut squash soup, which was splendid, so tasty. My wife and I both ordered the crab stuffed sole over risotto. The meal was amazing, and the service off the charts and ambiance quite positive and pleasant. Highly recommended.

Maria Zaragoza

Fantastic food, drinks and service. My husband and I have come here a couple of times and have always had a good experience. It had been a few years since we had come back but decided to come for our anniversary. Our server was great and they gave us a anniversary desert to top off our perfect meal! I do recommend you make reservations as this place does get very busy. We were able to make same day reservations for dinner on a Saturday.

Walter Baker

We have been going to Hanna's since it first opened. The staff has always been extremely professional and the service is outstanding. The food was great this time as well as every other visit to Hanna's.

Nolan Woody

Excellent dining. Hanna’s is the best in Rancho Santa Margarita. Food is delicious, service is always great, and a nice atmosphere. Their menu has options to fit a wide budget. Cocktails were beautiful and delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

Thaer Anaim

First time here! Made a reservation for 5 pm! Not too busy, and we were sat in the dining room. I brought my mom for a late Mothers Day dinner (such a bad son), and we were both happy with the experience. We started with the meatballs as an appetizer - $20, and I ordered my usual very light dirty Martini. I was happy to hear that they have Tito Tuesdays, so my Martini was only $10!! My mom's Entree was the Togarashi Scallops - $50, and I ordered the Short Rib - $40. Very flavorful, rich, and tender! I really enjoyed the risotto with the scallops. It was Serrano infused and really, really good! I almost wanted to put the risotto with the short rib as a meal! We ended our meal with the butter cake! Nice hefty serving of ice cream, too! Our Server Sydney was professional and attentive! Great service! Would definitely want to try a few more items on the menu next time! Will be back!

Robert Vandyke

You are greeted by a few hostesses when you arrive. Reservations are best but not always needed. Once you are seated in one of the different atmosphere environments, you will feel right at home just by the accommodations. Servers are constantly swirling around and easy to get the attention. Take a step around the restaurant and see the huge wine room they have. I play a game with the ladies to see if they can point out any variety of wines and champagnes. This spot is highly recommended.

Ronald Fuentes

Update 9/27/2023 Amazing dinner and wonderful selection of wines and spirits. What an amazing restaurant is it a second time I’ve been here and both times it was with clients and it was a wonderful meal. Great wine selection but more importantly, the ambience and the service was impeccable. The amount of attention that the staff provided was a perfect blend. They apologize anytime they interrupted and more importantly their timing was good always making sure the glasses were full, and that everybody felt they were receiving the proper amount of attention, we will be back as this is becoming our go to place for business meals On July 5th 2003 i along with my client and 2 of my colleagues had dinner at Hannas in the wine room. Our waiter was Stephanie, who provided the right balance of service, attention Flash Global, and made lucrative recommendations for wine, appetizers, and main course. The best part was Stephanie’s demeanor. As I had one vegetarian who flew in from Houston, a new visitor from India who just moved to the USA, who ate seafood and of course two carnivores, who love a great steak and we ordered the Wagyu fillet as a main course. We had a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon by David Hanna. It was a 2021 it was delightful and a perfect pairing with our meal. In addition, we had wonderful appetizers to complement our main course ending with two different types of desserts, both of which were huge the wine room, and the ambience of the entire evening was perfect for both business and pleasure, and gave us an opportunity to spend some time with our valued client who lives in the area. I flew in from San Francisco and was very happy and will be back again thank you Stephenie for being a great waiter.

Had a great time on Galentines 2/13/26 and our server was just amazing! Sebastian is caring and really exceded our expectations! He went out of his way to ensure we had the best time! Nice to know David Hanna continues to excel in his staff as well as food and beverages!!

Great place. Food is always top notch and service is exceptional. Nothing on the menu is bad, but my favorite item on the menu is the risotto. Not sure I even knew what risotto was before coming here years ago. Now I've had it at many high end Italian restaurants, but none are as good as Hanna's. Perfect flavor and consistency. All variations are good, but they will make a Serrano chili risotto if you ask, and that is the best I've found.

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar continues to be one of the most consistently reliable dining experiences in Rancho Santa Margarita. We’ve been multiple times, and it is always the same—good food and great energy. What truly stands out is the service. It is consistently impeccable, every single visit. No matter how busy the restaurant is, we have never been disappointed by the level of attentiveness, professionalism, or care. The hostess team also deserves special recognition. Even on occasions when I’ve forgotten to make a reservation, they are always gracious, upbeat, and genuinely happy to find a way to fit us in. That welcoming attitude sets the tone for the entire experience. Overall, Hanna’s delivers exactly what you want in a go-to restaurant: consistency, quality, and exceptional service.

I was there day 20+ years ago when he first opened. Been there hundreds of times from simple meals to back room parties. We have never been disappointed. Dave and his team are a template for epicurean perfection. Last night they were busy with an event, but our service was very good. I had the Branzino with Lemon Bur Blanc sauce. My lovely wife had the Wagyu Meatballs. She is still talking about it. Let’s go another 20 years.

First time visiting this week for my birthday dinner and it was amazing! We were seated in the Wine Room and it felt very intimate. Emma was very attentive to us all night and had a great drink recommendation. Filet Mignon was cooked really well. Definitely will return.

We’ve lived in the area a while and all our friends tell us to come here. The past few times we’ve driven by there has been a line so tonight we showed up early for dinner. Ryan was our waiter and he was professional and on point all night. Angel took over at one point and spoke with us a bit about the good wifey had a question about. I had the ribeye and she had the filet mignon, both cooked to perfection and delicious. The scalloped potatoes were amazing as well. Tho finish up we had the butter cake it left us with a great tase. We will for sure be back to try a few more items on the menu. I forgot to mention martini Mondays….. 13 dollar martinis. Everything was exceptional, food, atmosphere, and service. Love supporting a local family business.

I have been to this anchor restaurant in our community many times. Food is always excellent and service is outstanding. Great place to have some fun at the bar or settle in and have a quiet dinner with your spouse or friends. Hanna's is a great leader in our community as they support many different endeavors.

Brian Cronin

I was there day 20+ years ago when he first opened. Been there hundreds of times from simple meals to back room parties. We have never been disappointed. Dave and his team are a template for epicurean perfection. Last night they were busy with an event, but our service was very good. I had the Branzino with Lemon Bur Blanc sauce. My lovely wife had the Wagyu Meatballs. She is still talking about it. Let’s go another 20 years.

Zainab Nashawati

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar continues to be one of the most consistently reliable dining experiences in Rancho Santa Margarita. We’ve been multiple times, and it is always the same—good food and great energy. What truly stands out is the service. It is consistently impeccable, every single visit. No matter how busy the restaurant is, we have never been disappointed by the level of attentiveness, professionalism, or care. The hostess team also deserves special recognition. Even on occasions when I’ve forgotten to make a reservation, they are always gracious, upbeat, and genuinely happy to find a way to fit us in. That welcoming attitude sets the tone for the entire experience. Overall, Hanna’s delivers exactly what you want in a go-to restaurant: consistency, quality, and exceptional service.

Dallas Eakins

I have been to this anchor restaurant in our community many times. Food is always excellent and service is outstanding. Great place to have some fun at the bar or settle in and have a quiet dinner with your spouse or friends. Hanna's is a great leader in our community as they support many different endeavors.

James

We’ve lived in the area a while and all our friends tell us to come here. The past few times we’ve driven by there has been a line so tonight we showed up early for dinner. Ryan was our waiter and he was professional and on point all night. Angel took over at one point and spoke with us a bit about the good wifey had a question about. I had the ribeye and she had the filet mignon, both cooked to perfection and delicious. The scalloped potatoes were amazing as well. Tho finish up we had the butter cake it left us with a great tase. We will for sure be back to try a few more items on the menu. I forgot to mention martini Mondays….. 13 dollar martinis. Everything was exceptional, food, atmosphere, and service. Love supporting a local family business.

John Schultz

Great place. Food is always top notch and service is exceptional. Nothing on the menu is bad, but my favorite item on the menu is the risotto. Not sure I even knew what risotto was before coming here years ago. Now I've had it at many high end Italian restaurants, but none are as good as Hanna's. Perfect flavor and consistency. All variations are good, but they will make a Serrano chili risotto if you ask, and that is the best I've found.

Anne King

We celebrated our parents 50th anniversary here last night. The food, service and setting were all outstanding and made for a perfect evening. Thank you very much to the team here for helping me get our group booked via email. I appreciated everyone’s help. Such a delicious meal! We will be back!!

Great meat and excellent service! I ordered the bone-in ribeye and some desserts. While I’ve had ribeyes that were even better, the quality here was still very good. I really liked that the sauces were complimentary. I tried the béarnaise and chimichurri, both delicious. Drinks were also on point. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes from the menu.

Flux

Great meat and excellent service! I ordered the bone-in ribeye and some desserts. While I’ve had ribeyes that were even better, the quality here was still very good. I really liked that the sauces were complimentary. I tried the béarnaise and chimichurri, both delicious. Drinks were also on point. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes from the menu.

Arrogant waitress brought me wrong meal. No apologies just wait for new one. I left this place because of disrespectful behavior. Then she was begging me to return and to give me bonus. You better find yourself drama free employees who can write down orders correctly and pay a little bit of courtesy when they do mistakes. Service as in next to the road eatery. Do not recommend. Toilets dirty as well.