Dining
Out for New Year's Eve
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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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OC Pavilion
801 N. Main St., 2nd Fl.
Santa Ana,
CA 92701
714-550-0880
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Former Balboa Island landmark restaurant resurrected as a romantic fine dining spot at the OC Pavilion. More... |
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887 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim,
CA 92805
714-772-1381
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Savor fine Northern Italian cuisine tempered with French sensibilities in an elegant 1900s mansion. More... |
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The Resort at Pelican Hill
22701 Pelican Hill Rd. S.
Newport Coast,
CA 92657
949-467-6800
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Authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, striking seaside setting. More... |
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Fashion Island
327 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach,
CA 92660
949-640-2700
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French brasserie has irresistible Parisian charm and some of the best classic French dishes in OC. More... |
Fashion Island
545 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach,
CA 92660
949-640-0900
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A Venetian-inspired Italian restaurant that emphasizes fresh seafood, risottos, and rotisserie and grilled meats. More... |
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Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim,
CA 92803
714-774-4442
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Superchef Joachim Splichal's modern Mediterranean eatery in a sophisticated yet casual Downtown Disney setting. More... |
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Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-352-2525
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Taste famed NYC chef Charlie Palmer's cuisine in this sleek and sophisticated South Coast Plaza space. More... |
Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach,
CA 92663
949-645-5000
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Casual restaurant and lounge with live jazz nightly and impressive Newport Harbor views. More... |
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The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach,
CA 92663
949-645-5000
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Classic Cali-Euro cuisine with a striking Newport Harbor view. More... |
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Fashion Island
455 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach,
CA 92660
949-720-9633
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Steaks, wine and a power singles scene. More... |
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1464 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-494-8444
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One of OC's most romantic spots for rustic, retro French bistro fare and a chocolate soufflé. More... |
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Balboa Pavilion
400 Main St.
Newport Beach,
CA 92661
949-673-4633
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Enjoy impressive views from inside one of Newport Harbor's most quaint and historic on-the-water buildings. More... |
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858 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-497-3616
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World-class 10,000-bottle wine cellar and contemporary seasonal cuisine. More... |
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Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-429-7640
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Sophisticated modern American cuisine at OC's stunning Segerstrom concert hall. More... |
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Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-715-6000
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Highbrow California wine country bistro at the Montage Laguna Beach. More... |
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202 S. Main St.
Orange,
CA 92868
714-978-6161
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The name and ownership may have changed, but the refined Cali-French comfort food is still offered. More... |
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-434-7900
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Handsome Euro-Cal bistro inside South Coast Plaza offers seasonal cuisine by husband-wife duo Florent and Amelia Marneau. More... |
Crystal Cove Promenade
8112 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach,
CA 92567
949-376-6990
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Supper club party atmosphere and great views set the scene for classic seafood and steakhouse fare. More... |
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633 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-546-7405
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Classic cosmopolitan steakhouse in Costa Mesa's theatre arts district. More... |
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111 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton,
CA 92832
714-871-8226
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Historic downtown Fullerton space offers traditional and fusion Mexican dishes and strong cocktails. More... |
South Coast Plaza Village
1641 W. Sunflower Ave.
Santa Ana,
CA 92704
714-444-4834
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Juicy steaks star at this upscale steakhouse across from South Coast Plaza. More... |
1895 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-621-0101
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Chicago-style steakhouse conveniently located next to Anaheim’s Convention Center and The Disney Resort. More... |
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St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
1 Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point,
CA 92629
949-234-3200
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Handsome Euro-Cal bistro with a gorgeous ocean view. More... |
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1740 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-715-7100
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Queen Shebeen welcomes you to this Cal-Euro-African hot-spot in South Laguna. More... |
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Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
1600 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-300-7170
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Posh California café in Disney's empire. More... |
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6410 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange,
CA 92869
714-997-2910
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A romantic steak and seafood dining venue with spectacular nighttime views and an impressive weekend brunch. More... |
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The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach,
CA 92660
949-760-4920
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Executive chef Bill Bracken’s Modern American cuisine includes dishes such as truffle-scented macaroni and cheese and potato-crusted Chilean sea bass. More... |
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Pelican Hill Golf Club
22800 Pelican Hill Rd.
Newport Coast,
CA 92657
949-467-6800
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Super scenic and elegant golf club restaurant serves up fine contemporary and American fare. More... |
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The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-444-5900
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Elegant food, attentive service and French country style in a restaurant from the Patina Group. More... |
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point,
CA 92629
949-240-2000
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Cliff-side resort restaurant serves up contemporary California cuisine in a classic setting. More... |
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32802 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point,
CA 92629
949-661-7799
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A by-the-ocean fire pit, top-shelf cocktails, upscale American grill cuisine and live jazz. More... |
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Old Pottery Place
1200 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-715-9888
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Classy and rustic South Laguna hot spot for Modern American cuisine, coffee and gourmet snacks. More... |
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32441 Golden Lantern
Laguna Niguel,
CA 92677
949-493-7107
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Grandiose, Southern-themed dining room situated on a high bluff overlooking South County. More... |
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Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
714-845-8444
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Contemporary seaside restaurant, located inside Huntington’s Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, offers seafood, steaks and classic European cuisine. More... |
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Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-497-4477
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Cal-Med fare at one of the prettiest spots along the Laguna Beach coastline. More... |
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-778-6600
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Modern steakhouse inside the Disneyland Hotel features California favorites for adults and kids. More... |
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St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point,
CA 92629
949-234-3200, 800-722-1543
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Michael Mina brings his contemporary style and innovative cuisine to the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. More... |
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Montage Laguna Beach
30801 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-715-6000
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Perhaps OC's most scenic and romantic restaurant with world-class cuisine and a 2,200-selection wine list to match. More... |
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Triangle Square
1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste. A200
Costa Mesa,
CA 92627
949-722-7103
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California-fusion small plates in a contemporary club space. More... |
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101 E. Imperial Hwy.
Brea,
CA 92821
714-257-0101
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Notable beers join very good steaks, seafood and Cajun cuisine in a New Orleans-inspired setting. More... |
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Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point,
CA 92629
949-661-5000
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Contemporary cuisine in a romantic restaurant overlooking Dana Point Harbor. More... |
4973 Yorba Ranch Rd.
Yorba Linda,
CA 92887
714-777-9646
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Palate-pleasing, affordable and inventive cuisine served in an unassuming setting. More... |
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Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
714-861-4470
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Authentic and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine at HB's hip Shorebreak Hotel. More... |
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