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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
ORANGE COUNTY

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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Orange County (CA) to ring in the New Year.

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Andrea Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Andrea, Newport Coast, CA The Resort at Pelican Hill
22701 Pelican Hill Rd. S.
Newport Coast, CA 92657
949-467-6800
Authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, striking seaside setting. More...

Antonello Ristorante Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Antonello Ristorante, Santa Ana, CA South Coast Plaza Village
3800 South Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-751-7153
Orange County’s power elite and private groups dine on Northern Italian cuisine and drink from an extensive wine list. More...

Back Bay Bistro Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Back Bay Bistro, Newport Beach, CA Newport Dunes Resort
1131 Back Bay Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-729-1144
The modern space adds chic charm to this on-the-bay contemporary dining spot. 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
French brasserie has irresistible Parisian charm and some of the best classic French dishes in OC. More...

Canaletto Ristorante Veneto Italian
13/20
Fashion Island
545 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-0900
A Venetian-inspired Italian restaurant that emphasizes fresh seafood, risottos, and rotisserie and grilled meats. More...

The Capital Grille Steakhouse
13/20
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-432-1140
East Coast restaurant chain featuring massive meat cuts and an extensive wine list. More...

Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar California
13/20
Dining Room at Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, Anaheim, CA Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
714-774-4442
Superchef Joachim Splichal's modern Mediterranean eatery in a sophisticated yet casual Downtown Disney setting. 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
The Catch hits a home run with its steaks, seafood and modern American comfort fare. More...

The Cellar French
13/20
Dining Room at The Cellar, Fullerton, CA Villa del Sol Shopping Center
305 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-525-5682
A romantic underground grotto serving a wine-paired menu with European and California flavors. More...

The Crow Bar and Kitchen Gastropub
14/20
Dining Room at The Crow Bar and Kitchen, Corona del Mar, CA 2325 E. Coast Hwy.
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
949-675-0070
Boisterous gastropub offering kicked-up comfort food and an extensive libations menu. More...

Darya Restaurant Persian
13/20
Dining Room at Darya Restaurant, Santa Ana, CA 3800 South Plaza Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-557-6600
Exotic Persian food in an opulent South Coast Plaza setting. More...

Duke's Place American
12/20
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-5000
Casual restaurant and lounge with live jazz nightly and impressive Newport Harbor views. 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 Cal-Euro cuisine with a Newport Harbor view. 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
Steaks, wine and a power singles scene. More...

French 75 French
13/20
Dining Room at French 75, Laguna Beach, CA 1464 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-8444
One of OC's most romantic spots for rustic, retro French bistro fare and a chocolate soufflé. More...

Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom, Newport Beach, CA Balboa Pavilion
400 Main St.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
949-673-4633
Enjoy impressive views from inside one of Newport Harbor's most quaint and historic on-the-water buildings. 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
Hip gastropub in Old Towne Orange serves up great brews and boldly innovative food. More...

House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer, Laguna Beach, CA 540 S. Coast Hwy., Ste. 200
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-4500
Seafood dishes abound, all served in a lively atmosphere. More...

Kimera Restaurant & Lounge Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at Kimera Restaurant & Lounge, Irvine, CA Google Building
19530 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-261-1222
Artistic space with modern American cuisine and a hipster lounge. 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
A reasonably priced, well-prepared mélange of breakfast, lunch and dinner items at South Laguna's La Casa del Camino hotel. More...

La Cave Steakhouse
13/20
1695 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-646-7944
Dark, underground and noticeably grotto-like for enjoying good steaks. 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
Sophisticated modern American cuisine at OC's stunning Segerstrom concert hall. More...

The Loft Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The Loft, Laguna Beach, CA Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-6000
Highbrow California wine country bistro at the Montage Laguna Beach. More...

Lucca Cafe Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Lucca Cafe, Irvine, CA Quail Hill Village Center
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...

Manhattan Steak & Seafood French
14/20
Dining Room at Manhattan Steak & Seafood, Orange, CA 202 S. Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
714-978-6161
Strong cocktails, notable wines and refined French-California comfort foods amid a classic yet sumptuous décor. More...

Mastro's Ocean Club Seafood
14/20
Crystal Cove Promenade
8112 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92657
949-376-6990
Supper club party atmosphere and great views set the scene for classic seafood and steakhouse fare. More...

Mastro's Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Mastro 633 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-546-7405
Classic cosmopolitan steakhouse in Costa Mesa's theatre arts district. More...

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

Mesa Contemporary
14/20
The Camp
725 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-6700
No longer secretive, Mesa is a hip spot to hang, drink and nosh on inventive Modern American fare. 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...

Mozambique Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Mozambique Steakhouse, Laguna Beach, CA 1740 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-7777
This Cal-Euro-African hot-spot in South Laguna is a fun, lively place to dine and then party until the wee hours. More...

Orange Hill Restaurant California
14/20
Dining Room at Orange Hill Restaurant, Orange, CA 6410 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-997-2910
A romantic steak and seafood dining venue with spectacular nighttime views and an impressive weekend brunch. 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...

Pelican Grill Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA Pelican Hill Golf Club
22800 Pelican Hill Rd.
Newport Coast, CA 92657
949-467-6800
Super scenic and elegant golf club restaurant serves up fine contemporary and American fare. More...

Pinot Provence French
14/20
Dining Room at Pinot Provence, Costa Mesa, CA South Coast Plaza
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...

Prego Ristorante Italian
14/20
Irvine Towers
18420 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-553-1333
Italy-born chef Ugo Allesina has breathed new life into this Irvine business district eatery. More...

RAYA California
14/20
Dining Room at RAYA, Dana Point, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-2000
California cuisine emphasizing seasonal ingredients, set against a spectacular ocean view. More...

Salt Creek Grille American
13/20
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 Hotel & 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, rustic South Laguna hot-spot for modern American cuisine, coffee and gourmet snacks. More...

Savannah Chop House American
13/20
Dining Room at Savannah 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...

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
Classic and contemporary fresh seafood dishes, plus steaks and a great bar scene near South Coast Plaza. More...

Shades Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Shades, Huntington Beach, CA Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-845-8444
Contemporary seaside restaurant, located inside Huntington’s Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, offers seafood, steaks and classic European cuisine. More...

6ix Park Grill California
14/20
Dining Room at 6ix Park Grill, Irvine, CA Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine, CA 92614
949-225-6666
Delightful California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a handsome setting with a sunny patio. 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
On-the-water Sol Cocina brings sexy back to Baja-style Mexican food. 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
Euro-Cali 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
714-781-3463
Modern steakhouse and breakfast spot inside the Disneyland Hotel features California favorites for adults and kids. 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
Notable beers join steaks, Cajun cuisine, and seafood in Brea's lively downtown area. More...

VUE Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at VUE, Dana Point, CA Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-661-5000
Contemporary cuisine in a romantic restaurant overlooking Dana Point Harbor. 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
Napa Valley cuisine comes to OC with chef Yvon Goetz cooking at this contemporary California restaurant and wine bar. More...

Zimzala Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Zimzala, Huntington Beach, CA Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-861-4470
Creative yet familiar contemporary cuisine awaits at HB's hip Shorebreak Hotel. More...

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