Japanese Food
Japanese FoodYamame
Rancho Santa Margarita
Cozy hole-in-the-wall where the chefs greet regulars by name and daily specials steal the show. Thick-cut sashimi, pristine nigiri, and lakeside patio seating make this a local favorite worth the splurge.
Intimate hole-in-wall
Family-run warmth
Lake-view patio
Chef's daily specials
Tips
🏠"makes this place feel like home"
🦪"oysters and monkfish liver are incredible"
📅reserve ahead, fills up fast
€€€€
Yamame
Rancho Santa MargaritaOpen
Japanese FoodJapanese FoodCozy hole-in-the-wall where the chefs greet regulars by name and daily specials steal the show. Thick-cut sashimi, pristine nigiri, and lakeside patio seating make this a local favorite worth the splurge.
Intimate hole-in-wall
Family-run warmth
Lake-view patio
Chef's daily specials
Tips
🏠"makes this place feel like home"
🦪"oysters and monkfish liver are incredible"
📅reserve ahead, fills up fast
€€€€