PLAYGROUND, SANTA ANA CA

Kurobuta Pork Belly Steam Bun, Guacamole, Radish $4each

Tare Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Puffed Rice Crunch, Scallion 16

24 Hour Wagyu hangar, Aerated Gruyere Potatoes, Confit Fingerling Potatoes Tossed with Housemade Beef Viengar, Braised Baby Red Onions, Kennebec Chips 30

Black Mission Fig Sticky Toffee Pudding 7

Spicy Poached Black Cod, Shanghai Cabbage, Cilantro, Mint, Crispy Noodle 16

The Playground is a great example of farm to table type restaurant. Everything is fresh, creative, rustic and appealing. The menu changes daily, yes DAILY. You should go in with an open mind and willing to try what the chef has to offer that day. The bar itself is beautiful and has tabs of beers and creative cocktails with liquors you've never even heard of. This experience most definitely be a new one, it's refreshing and different. The chef is kind enough to walk around throughout the tables to greet the guests and ask how they feel about the food, and he explains his approach on some entrees and how you can maximize your taste buds. This place is trending with over thousands of reviews on yelp so be prepared to have a wait unless you have reservations, which could be weeks later when trying to accommodate you with such high volume. My two absolute favorites is the pork belly bun with the guacamole ( So simple, yet so delicious) and the mission toffee bread budding! Melts in your mouth!
Playground is located Downtown Santa Ana which is about 15-20 minutes away from Disneyland. You can easily find street parking since it's downtown. If you want to try for a new restaurant that's completely different and your in for an experience Playground is the place to try!