Leave the OC briefly, head north on the 405 to Long Beach Blvd, exit north, go about 1-2 miles up (past San Antonio and just before Del Amo) and on your left you will see Johnny Reb's. You will love it.
Johnny Reb's is great! I love the fried green tomatoes.
If you like Santa Maria bar-b-que, try Jocko's in Nipomo Calif. Just a few miles north of Santa Maria in the heart of cattle country. Ribs, steak, pork, etc...are all cooked over oak wood coals. Served with poquito beans, salsa, and green salad..