7 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Rancho Santa Margarita

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. It’s not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Rancho Santa Margarita.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The contest was decided in the final seconds, when a Patriots interception in the end zone halted the Seahawks' late-game drive.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in and around Rancho Santa Margarita are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET, but you’ll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

• Daily's Sports Grill — 29881 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Website.
• Neighbors Bar & Grille — 24001 Ridge Route Dr., Laguna Hills.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Website.
• The Ranch Sports Grill — 27412 Antonio Pkwy Unit R1, Ladera Ranch.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Website.

• Laguna Beach Beer Company — 859 Laguna Canyon Road., Laguna Beach.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Website.
• Mulleady's — 27695 Santa Margarita Pkwy.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Website.

• Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza — 24042 Alicia Pkwy., Mission Viejo.
  • Opens at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays.
  • Website.
• Islands Restaurants — 799 The Shops At Mission Viejo., Mission Viejo.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Website.