Dining Out for New Year's Eve
ORANGE COUNTY, CA

Ambrosia Continental
14/20
Dining Room at Ambrosia, Santa Ana, CA OC Pavilion
801 N. Main St., 2nd Fl.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-550-0880
Former Balboa Island landmark restaurant resurrected as a romantic fine dining spot at the OC Pavilion. More...

Anaheim White House Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Anaheim White House, Anaheim, CA 887 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-772-1381
Northern Italian cuisine is tempered by French sensibilities in an elegant setting. 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...

Chakra Cuisine Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Chakra Cuisine, Irvine, CA University Center
4143 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-854-0009
Authentic Indian regional cuisines in an exotic, flower-scented setting. 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...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Fleming Fashion Island
455 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-9633
Steaks, wine and a power singles scene. More...

French 75 French
13/20
1464 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-8444
Best for the rustic, retro fare and chocolate soufflé. More...

hush California
14/20
Dining Room at hush, Laguna Beach, CA 858 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-497-3616
World-class 10,000-bottle wine cellar and contemporary seasonal cuisine. 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...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
South Coast Plaza Village
1641 W. Sunflower Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-444-4834
Juicy steaks star at this upscale steakhouse across from South Coast Plaza. More...

Morton's the Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
1895 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-621-0101
Chicago-style steakhouse conveniently located next to Anaheim’s Convention Center and The Disney Resort. 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...

Napa Rose California
15/20
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
1600 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-300-7170
Posh California café in Disney's empire. 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...

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...

Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Cajun
11/20
Downtown Disney
1590 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-776-5200
A whimsical restaurant with the charm and hospitality of old New Orleans, located in downtown Disney. More...

The Ritz Restaurant & Garden Continental
14/20
Dining Room at The Ritz Restaurant & Garden, Newport Beach, CA 880 Newport Ctr. Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-1800
Newport Beach dining destination features classic décor with modernized Continental cuisine. 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...

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...

Savannah Steak & Chop House American
14/20
Dining Room at Savannah Steak & Chop House, Laguna Niguel, CA 32441 Golden Lantern
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949-493-7107
Grandiose, Southern-themed dining room situated on a high bluff overlooking South County. More...

Savannah Supper Club & Lounge Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Savannah Supper Club & Lounge, Costa Mesa, CA 655 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-6457
David Wilhelm’s grandiose Southern-style restaurant concept comes to South Coast Metro. 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...

Splashes California
14/20
Dining Room at Splashes, Laguna Beach, CA Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-497-4477
Cal-Med fare at one of the prettiest spots along the Laguna Beach coastline. More...

Steakhouse 55 Steakhouse
13/20
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-778-6600
Modern steakhouse inside the Disneyland Hotel features California favorites for adults and kids. More...

Stonehill Tavern Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Stonehill Tavern, Dana Point, CA St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-234-3200, 800-722-1543
San Francisco’s Michael Mina brings his hyper contemporary style to the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. More...

Studio French
17/20
Dining Room at Studio, Laguna Beach, CA Montage Laguna Beach
30801 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-6000
Franco-Cal-Mediterranean cuisine of exceptionally high quality, with a 2,300-label wine list to match. 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...

Ten Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar Japanese
12/20
4647 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-660-1010
Modern sushi and Cal-Asian fare take a back seat to a trendy bar scene and adjacent Tentation Nightclub. More...

3 Thirty 3 Waterfront Steakhouse
12/20
333 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-673-8464
Steaks, seafood and salads take a backseat to a bar scene by the bay. More...

VUE Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at VUE, Dana Point, CA Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-661-5000
Contemporary cuisine in a romantic restaurant overlooking Dana Point Harbor. More...

Wild Artichoke California
14/20
4973 Yorba Ranch Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
714-777-9646
Palate-pleasing, affordable and inventive cuisine served in an unassuming setting. More...

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