Easter Brunch
ORANGE COUNTY

Bayside Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Bayside, Newport Beach, CA 900 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-721-1222
One of Newport’s best kept secrets, Bayside hits high marks on upscale yet casual California décor, fine cuisine and a substantial wine cellar. More...

Bluewater Grill Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Bluewater Grill, Newport Beach, CA 630 Lido Park Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-675-3474
An innovative New England-style seafood joint for the Orange County set. More...

The Californian Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The Californian, Huntington Beach, CA Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-845-4776
Fine California-style dining and excellent wines in a laid-back setting with beautiful ocean views. More...

The Cannery Seafood
14/20
3010 Lafayette Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-566-0060
Harborside landmark serves gourmet seafood in an artistic space. More...

Claes Restaurant Pacific Rim
14/20
Hotel Laguna
425 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-376-9283
This longtime Hotel Laguna restaurant features one of OC’s best ocean views and an eclectic Pacific Rim fusion menu. More...

The Clubhouse American
12/20
Dining Room at The Clubhouse, Costa Mesa, CA South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-708-2582
As the name implies, The Clubhouse combines a stylish exclusive atmosphere with classic American dining. More...

First Cabin Continental
14/20
Dining Room at First Cabin, Newport Beach, CA The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-5000
Classic California cuisine with a romantic harbor view. More...

Five Crowns American
14/20
Dining Room at Five Crowns, Corona Del Mar, CA 3801 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-760-0331
Character is the main element at this replica of England's oldest inn, which serves up the best prime rib in town along with contemporary dishes. More...

The Harbor Grill Seafood
13/20
34499 Golden Lantern St.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-1416
Locals keep coming back to The Harbor Grill for several reasons: Fresh seafood, the friendly and gregarious atmosphere and the beautiful view of the harbor. More...

The House of Blues Southern
12/20
Downtown Disney
1530 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-778-2583
The Mississippi Delta is featured in food and music at this venue in Downtown Disney. More...

Las Brisas Mexican
13/20
361 Cliff Dr.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-497-5434
Laguna Beach institution with a good menu of Mexican-inspired contemporary seafood fare and an unbeatably scenic seaside setting. More...

Lucca Café Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Lucca Café, Irvine, CA Quail Hill Village Ctr.
6507 Quail Hill Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92603
949-725-1773
Fresh, locally grown ingredients and a charming wine list are found at this friendly bistro. More...

Motif Bistro
14/20
Dining Room at Motif, Dana Point, CA St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
1 Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-234-3200
Handsome Euro-Cal bistro with a gorgeous ocean view. More...

Orange Hill Restaurant American
14/20
Dining Room at Orange Hill Restaurant, Orange, CA 6410 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-997-2910
A romantic dining venue with spectacular nighttime views and an outstanding Sunday brunch. More...

Palm Terrace Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Palm Terrace, Newport Beach, CA The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-760-4920
Executive chef Bill Bracken’s Modern American cuisine includes dishes such as truffle-scented macaroni and cheese and potato-crusted Chilean sea bass. More...

Park Ave. Contemporary
14/20
11200 Beach Blvd.
Stanton, CA 90680
714-901-4400
Eclectic space and imaginative chef-owners elevate contemporary comfort food to new heights. More...

Pinot Provence French
14/20
Dining Room at Pinot Provence, Costa Mesa, CA The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-444-5900
Elegant food, attentive service and French country style in a restaurant from the Patina Group. More...

Ramos House Café Southern
14/20
31752 Los Rios St.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-443-1342
Down-home Southern-inspired New American cooking under the oak tree beside a historic cottage. More...

Renaissance-Dana Point California
13/20
24701 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-661-6003
Known for its romantic fire-lit patio, Renaissance is also a hip Dana Point spot for live jazz, steaks, seafood and Sunday brunch. More...

Restaurant 162' California
14/20
Dining Room at Restaurant 162 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-2000
Cliff-side resort restaurant serves up contemporary California cuisine in a classic setting. More...

Rusty Pelican Seafood
14/20
Mariners Mile
2735 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-642-3431
Classic seafood dinners at sunset are still served up at Newport Harbor’s romantic Rusty Pelican. More...

Sage California
14/20
Dining Room at Sage, Newport Beach, CA 2531 Eastbluff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-718-9650
Fresh, contemporary American cooking at a neighborhood favorite. More...

Salt Creek Grille American
12/20
Dining Room at Salt Creek Grille, Dana Point, CA 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-661-7799
A by-the-ocean fire pit, top-shelf cocktails, upscale American grill cuisine and live jazz. More...

Sam & Harry's Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Sam & Harry Newport Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
900 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-4000
East Coast steak, chop and seafood house comes to Orange County. More...

Sapphire Laguna Global
15/20
Dining Room at Sapphire Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA Old Pottery Place
1200 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-9888
Classy and rustic South Laguna hot spot for Modern American cuisine, coffee and gourmet snacks. More...

Shades Steakhouse
14/20
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-960-7873
This seaside restaurant, located inside the Huntington’s Hilton Waterfront Resort, offers steak, chops and seafood. More...

Sol Contemporary
14/20
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-729-1234
Euro-Cal fare at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. More...

Tangata California
14/20
Dining Room at Tangata, Santa Ana, CA Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-567-3600
Daytime dining from chef Joachim Splichal in a museum courtyard. More...

TAPS Fish House & Brewery Brewpub
13/20
Dining Room at TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Brea, CA 101 E. Imperial Hwy.
Brea, CA 92821
714-257-0101
Notable beers join very good steaks, seafood and Cajun cuisine in a New Orleans-inspired setting. More...

Tradition by Pascal French
16/20
Dining Room at Tradition by Pascal, Newport Beach, CA Plaza Newport
1000 N. Bristol St.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-263-9400
Personable host chef Pascal Olhats continues to offer some of the finest classic and contemporary French dishes in OC. More...

Zov's Bistro Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Zov 17440 E. 17th St.
Tustin, CA 92780
714-838-8855
Influential chef-owner Zov Karamardian brings first-rate Mediterranean-inspired foods to OC. More...

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