Now Open: New Steakhouse in Santa Ana, New Ramen in Fountain Valley and More!

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • April 11, 2016
In Santa Ana, Public Steak has taken over the space vacated by 8 Steers at Harbor near Sunflower. 8 Steers closed sometime last year. Public Steak opened a few weeks ago. Matthew Briggs is the chef and owner. He used to work at Mastro’s and...
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