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Affordable Restaurants in Santa Clarita, CA
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Santa Clarita, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Piccola Trattoria with a 4.7-star rating from 954 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Egg Plantation and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Santa Clarita is 4.5 stars from 1,032 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Santa Clarita range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,032
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Piccola Trattoria
18302 Sierra Hwy Ste 104, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, USA
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Santa Clarita, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Piccola Trattoria18302 Sierra Hwy Ste 104, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, USA | 4.7★ | 954 |
| #2 | Egg Plantation24415 Walnut St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA | 4.6★ | 1,746 |
| #3 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355, USA | 4.5★ | 2,318 |
| #4 | The Stand - American Classics Redefined24201 Valencia Blvd Suite 3260, Valencia, CA 91355, USA | 4.7★ | 510 |
| #5 | Smokehouse on Main24255 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA | 4.4★ | 1,057 |
| #6 | Piccola Osteria28524 La Madrid Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA | 4.6★ | 333 |
| #7 | The Old Town Junction24275 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA | 4.5★ | 872 |
| #8 | Sodam Korean Kitchen18545 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, USA | 4.7★ | 49 |
| #9 | Garcia Bros Cafe18744 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, USA | 4.9★ | 759 |
| #10 | Stonefire Grill23300 Cinema Dr, Valencia, CA 91355, USA | 4.5★ | 2,294 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Santa Clarita
The Stand - American Classics Redefined
24201 Valencia Blvd Suite 3260, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
Smokehouse on Main
24255 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Piccola Osteria
28524 La Madrid Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
The Old Town Junction
24275 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Sodam Korean Kitchen
18545 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, USA
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
24320 Town Center Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Salt Creek Grille Valencia
24415 Town Center Dr #115, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
Wood Ranch Valencia
25580 The Old Rd, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381, USA
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, USA
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
24201 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Olive Terrace Bar & Grill
28261 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
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