Mission Viejo, CA is a wonderful place to have a swim meet. It is located just outside of Irvine, CA. We want to share with you some of our restaurant recommendations to you while you are there! There is your typical chain restaurants, coffee shops and more. Athletes be sure to save this list before you go so you know what restaurants to try. You can also share it with your family and friends if they are coming to watch you race! Here are some great recommendations for you:
Terrace on the Green
Menu Link: https://osocreekgolf.com/terraceonthegreen/
Online Ordering: No, but can call for pickup or to go order.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm
0.2 miles away from the pool
Address
27601 Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo CA 92692
This restaurant gets most of its food from California farms and everything is made fresh! There are some great breakfast and lunch options while having an amazing view of the golf course.
Avocado Toast
Herb grilled sourdough toast contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that your body can easily absorb.
Avocados are a healthy fat and a great source of potassium.
Local field greens.
Two poached eggs are full of omega 3s and protein.
Potatoes *could ask to substitute potatoes for the side of fruit.
Farmer’s Vegetable Omelet
Heirloom tomatoes help protect your cells from damage and are full of potassium, vitamin B & E.
Asparagus contains fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, and K, and improves your digestion.
Savoy Spinach is full of vitamins A, C, K, and Iron that help reduce your blood pressure.
Fontina Cheese
Potatoes and seasonal fruit
Spring Pea and Asparagus Pasta
Sauteed asparagus contains fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, and K, and improves your digestion.
Sugar snap peas are a complex carbohydrate that contains fiber and protein.
Heirloom cherry tomatoes help protect your cells from damage and are full of potassium, vitamin B & E.
Farfalle pasta garnished with prosciutto de Parma, lemon zest, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil
Could ask to add chicken or protein along with it
Grilled Chicken Panini
Grilled boneless skinless chicken breast is a great source of lean protein to aid in recovery.
Oven-dried tomatoes are full of vitamins and minerals even though they are dried.
Brie
Chipotle aioli
Fresh fruit or salad as a side
Domenico’s on the Lake
Menu Link: https://domenicosrestaurant.com/locations/domenicos-lake-mission-viejo/#menu
Online Ordering: YES!
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3-9PM, Friday 3-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm & Sunday 10am-9pm
1.8 miles away from the pool
Address
27782 Vista Del Lago,
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
This restaurant is a great Italian and American restaurant!
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed chicken breast is a great lean protein source for you.
Capers help neutralize the free radicals in your body with help prevent cell damage.
Angel hair pasta is a good source of carbohydrates.
Lemon is full of vitamins and minerals that can improve digestion and is great to add a little flavor to this pasta.
Piccata sauce
Broccolini is a great vegetable full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals that aid in digestion and recovery.
Orange Marmalade Glazed Salmon
Orange marmalade glazed Atlantic Salmon. Salmon is a great protein source that is lean as well as contains Omega -3s to help your body decrease inflammation and recover quickly.
Cauliflower Rice is a great substitute for brown rice that contains carbohydrates. It is also full of antioxidants like vitamin A and C.
Broccolini is a great vegetable full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals that aid in digestion and recovery.
Angel Hair Shrimp Fresco
Angel Hair Pasta is a great source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
Shrimp is a great source of protein and contains selenium and vitamin B12 to help with energy.
Fresh Tomatoes protect your cells from damage and are full of potassium, vitamin B & E.
Fresco Sauce
Walnut Cranberry Salad
Candied Walnuts even though they are sweetened walnuts are full of antioxidants, help reduce inflammation, and are a great plant source full of Omega-3s.
Cranberries improve your heart health while helping reduce inflammation.
Feta is great for gut health and is full of calcium.
Sliced Crisp Apples are full of fiber and antioxidants.
Romaine is full of vitamin C and calcium to help with muscle and nerve function.
Blue Cheese vinaigrette
Delizie Ristorante & Bar
Menu Link: https://www.deliziemv.net/menu
Online Ordering: No, but can call for pickup or to go order.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm & Sunday 8am-9pm
2.1 miles away from pool
Address
25380 Marguerite Parkway,
Mission Viejo CA 92692
Another great Italian-inspired restaurant that has breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
There’s also breakfast!
Pollo Panini
Grilled Jidori Chicken is a great source of lean protein to aid in recovery to repair damages made to muscles when competing.
Mozzarella is a great source of probiotics to help aid in digestion.
Tomatoes are full of vitamins and minerals even though they are dried.
Parmigiano
Sun-dried tomatoes are full of vitamins and minerals even though they are dried.
Pesto is a great sauce full of healthy fat from nuts used to make the sauce and is full of antioxidants.
Baked French Bread
Served with a green salad or a cup of minestrone
Penne Pesto Pollo
Grilled chicken is an excellent source of lean protein and most likely not cooked in bad Omega 6 oils.
Creamy pesto is a great sauce full of healthy fat from nuts used to make the sauce and is full of antioxidants.
Sun-dried tomatoes are full of vitamins and minerals even though they are dried.
Served with green salad or cup of minestrone soup
Fettuccine con Salmone
Fresh Salmon is a great source of protein full of Omega-3s that help reduce inflammation.
Spinach is full of vitamins A, C, K, and iron.
Sun-dried tomatoes are full of vitamins and minerals even though they are dried.
Garlic is great for flavor and helps boost your immune system.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a great source of Omega 3s to help reduce inflammation.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Layered Eggplant
Mozzarella is a great source of probiotics to help improve your digestion.
Tomato sauce is full of vitamins and minerals even though they are dried.
Penne Pomodoro is a great source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Menu Link: https://locations.chipotle.com/ca/mission-viejo/25523-marguerite-pkwy
Online Ordering: YES!
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:30am-10pm
2.3 miles away from the pool
Address
25523 Marguerite Parkway A 92692
A chipotle is a great option for something quick and easy dinner options!
Build your Burrito or Burrito Bowl
Be sure to choose lean protein, a good source of carbohydrates with brown rice, fajita veggies, mild salsa, lettuce, corn salsa, and anything else you might want to add.
CAVA
Menu Link: https://cava.com/menu
Online Ordering: YES!
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:45am-10pm
5.5 miles away from the pool
Address
27750 Crown Valley Parkway,
Mission Viejo CA 92691
CAVA is another great option similar to chipotle, but a Mediterranean-style restaurant with customizable greens and grain bowls. It’s a must-try because you can create your bowl and it’s another quick option for in-between prelims and finals! I love it better than Chipotle!
Build your own bowl
Choose from a wide variety of Bases
Choose up to three dips and spreads
Choose a protein
Choose your favorite toppings and dressing
Build your own Bowl Example
Greens & Grains bowl a mix of grains and salad greens
Dips and Spreads
Hummus with chickpeas, tahini no, lemon, fresh garlic, and salt
Tzatziki with Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, and spice
Protein
Grilled Chicken with lemon, oregano, salt, and pepper
Toppings
Crumbled Feta
Pita Crisps
Shredded Romaine
Avocado
*Fan Pick* Alright Fans! These two restaurants are for you! Swimmers wait until after the meet to consume sushi! Just in case it doesn’t sit well with your stomach!
Yama Sushi & Grill
Menu Link: https://yamasushionthelake.com/sushi/?page_id=524
Online Ordering: YES!
Hours: Monday 5-9:30pm, Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm & 5-9:30pm, Saturday 12-3pm & 5-10pm, & Sunday 12-3pm & 5-9:30pm
1.8 miles away from the pool
Address
27783 Vista Del Lago #22,
Mission Viejo CA 92692
A great lunch or dinner for those family members watching the meet! Swimmers, it’s essential that you don’t consume raw fish while competing because it may upset your stomach! Wait until after the meet to go to this restaurant.
Yama Sushi has great lunch specials! So it might be worth it to check it out or lunch as well.
Bento Box Lunch Special Salmon and Tempura
Grilled Salmon with teriyaki sauce and tempura
Served with miso, rice, and salad
Samurai Burrito
Crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, kabocha (steamed Japanese pumpkin), in a soy wrap dip creamy sesame dressing. No rice.
TK Burgers
Menu Link: https://www.tkburgers.com/menu/
Online Ordering: YES!
Hours: Monday -Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-9pm
2.8 miles away from pool
Address
24902 Christina Drive,
Mission Viejo CA 92692
This restaurant is perfect for those that love burgers and shakes! They also serve breakfast with a nice surf vibe!
Big Bargain Special
The OG! TK Charbroiled burger with secret sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onions, special seasoning, and American cheese served on their signature bun.
Turkey Burger
Fresh Ground turkey burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and their special sauce.
This concludes on our restaurant recommendations for Mission Viejo, California! Be sure to check some of these restaurants, take a photo, and tag us on Instagram to let us know how you liked them! We love to see athletes and families using this list as much as they can while you are competing. We love to make it as easy as possible for you to find healthy options to eat while on the road. Good luck to those competing!