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Best Happy Hour Orange County


From appetizer specials to deals on drinks, these Orange County bars and restaurants offer some of the best happy hours to be found in the area.


 

320 Main Contemporary
14/20
320 Main St.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-799-6246 | Menu
Intimate downtown Seal Beach restaurant offers contemporary cuisine that ranges from familiar to progressive. More...

Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Andrei 2607 Main St.
Irvine, CA 92614
949-387-8887 | Menu
Sophisticated, modern restaurant offering well-balanced Cal-Mediterranean dishes. More...

AnQi Gourmet Bistro by Crustacean Vietnamese
14/20
Dining Room at AnQi Gourmet Bistro by Crustacean, Costa Mesa, CA South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-5679 | Menu
AnQi blends fashion, molecular gastronomy and the An family's signature Euro-Vietnamese cuisine at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza. More...

Bistro le Crillon French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistro le Crillon, Newport Beach, CA Eastbluff Village Center
2523 Eastbluff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-8181 | Menu
True Provençal classics in a convivial, bistro-like space, complemented by a deep wine cellar and first-rate sommelier. More...

Brasserie Pascal French
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Pascal, Newport Beach, CA Fashion Island
327 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-2700 | Menu
French brasserie has irresistible Parisian charm and some of the best classic French dishes in OC. More...

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

The Catch Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at The Catch, Anaheim, CA Avalon Bay Building
2100 E. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-935-0101 | Menu
The Catch hits a home run with its steaks, seafood and modern American comfort fare. More...

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza New American
15/20
Dining Room at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-352-2525 | Menu
Taste famed NYC chef Charlie Palmer's cuisine in this sleek and sophisticated South Coast Plaza space. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Fleming Fashion Island
455 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-9633 | Menu
Steaks, wine and a power singles scene. More...

Haven Gastropub Gastropub
14/20
Dining Room at Haven Gastropub, Orange, CA Old Towne Orange
190 S. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
714-221-0680 | Menu
Hip gastropub in Old Towne Orange serves up great brews and boldly innovative food. More...

K'ya Bistro California
14/20
Dining Room at K La Casa del Camino
1287 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-376-9718 | Menu
A reasonably priced, well-prepared mélange of breakfast, lunch and dinner items at South Laguna's La Casa del Camino hotel. More...

LANDMARK Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at LANDMARK, Corona Del Mar, CA 3520 E. Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-675-5556 | Menu
Corona Del Mar restaurant reinvents itself to feature contemporary comfort cuisine and seasonal flavors. More...

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Leatherby Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-429-7640 | Menu
Sophisticated modern American cuisine at OC's stunning Segerstrom concert hall. More...

Matador Cantina Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Matador Cantina, Fullerton, CA 111 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-871-8226 | Menu
Historic downtown Fullerton space offers traditional and fusion Mexican dishes and strong cocktails. More...

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

Palm Terrace Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Palm Terrace, Newport Beach, CA The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-760-4920 | Menu
The Island Hotel's signature restaurant features modern American cuisine in a lush, tropical setting. More...

Paul Martin's American Grill American
14/20
Dining Room at Paul Martin Irvine Spectrum Center
31 Fortune Dr., Ste. 302
Irvine, CA 92618
949-453-1144 | Menu
Metropolitan ambience and seasonal, contemporary comfort food converge to create a cool Irvine Spectrum venue. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
13/20
GardenWalk
321 W. Katella Ave., Ste. 105
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-776-7697 | Menu
Chef Roy Yamaguchi brings his Hawaiian fusion fare to Anaheim’s GardenWalk. More...

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Scott South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-979-2400 | Menu
Classic and contemporary fresh seafood dishes, plus steaks and a great bar scene near South Coast Plaza. More...

SideDoor Gastropub
14/20
Dining Room at SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA Five Crowns
3801 E. Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-717-4322 | Menu
Gastropub serving wines, microbrews and gourmet small plates inside Corona del Mar's Five Crowns restaurant. More...

Sol Cocina Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Sol Cocina, Newport Beach, CA 251 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-675-9800 | Menu
On-the-water Sol Cocina brings sexy back to Baja-style Mexican food. More...

Stonehill Tavern Modern American
No Rating
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 | Menu | Video
NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, RAJ DIXIT, JUST JOINED THE KITCHEN. Chef Michael Mina brings his contemporary style and innovative cuisine to the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. More...

TAPS Fish House & Brewery Brewpub
14/20
Dining Room at TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Brea, CA 101 E. Imperial Hwy.
Brea, CA 92821
714-257-0101 | Menu
Notable beers join steaks, Cajun cuisine, and seafood in Brea's lively downtown area. More...

Ten Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar Japanese
12/20
4647 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-660-1010 | Menu
A hip place to hang out for happy hour, sushi, Japanese fare and the Ten Nightclub next door. More...

Watermarc Contemporary
14/20
448 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-376-6272 | Menu
Sleek, compact spot offering inventive American cuisine and creative libations. More...

Wildfish Seafood Grille Seafood
No Rating
Dining Room at Wildfish Seafood Grille, Newport Beach, CA The Bluffs
1370 Bison Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-9925 | Menu
Super fresh seafood and a good steak and chops menu in a modern atmosphere that won't break the bank. More...

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar California
14/20
Dining Room at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, Tustin, CA The District at Tustin Legacy
2647 Park Ave.
Tustin, CA 92782
714-258-7600 | Menu | Photo
Napa Valley cuisine comes to OC with chef Yvon Goetz cooking at this contemporary California restaurant and wine bar. More...


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