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Best Romantic Restaurants ORANGE COUNTY


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special in the Orange County area or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in Orange County to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.

View our lists of the Top 10 Sexy Restaurants in Orange County,
Top 10 Romantic Restaurants and
Orange County Valentines Restaurants.


 


A Restaurant Steakhouse
14/20
3334 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-650-6505 | Menu
Formerly known as The Arches, A Restaurant is now a sophisticated space with refined comfort food and a bar scene. 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 | Menu | Video
Savor Northern Italian cuisine tempered with French sensibilities in an elegant 1900s mansion. More...

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 | Menu | Photo | Video
Authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, striking seaside setting. 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...

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...

Cedar Creek Inn California
13/20
26860 Ortega Hwy.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-240-2229 | Menu
Family-owned restaurant serving Cal-American fare in a cozy setting complete with a stone fireplace. 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 | Menu
A romantic underground grotto serving a wine-paired menu with European and California flavors. 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...

Chart House Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at Chart House, Newport Beach, CA 2801 Coast Hwy. West
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-548-5889 | Menu
Classic Mariner’s Mile restaurant offers fresh seafood and a killer Newport Harbor view. More...

enoSTEAK Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at enoSTEAK, Dana Point, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-2000 | Menu
This contemporary steakhouse at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel focuses on quality meats, wine and local, seasonal produce. More...

First Cabin Continental
14/20
Dining Room at First Cabin, Newport Beach, CA Balboa Bay Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-5000 | Menu
Classic Cal-Euro cuisine with a Newport Harbor view. More...

Five Crowns Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Five Crowns, Corona Del Mar, CA 3801 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-760-0331 | Menu
Exciting contemporary seasonal cuisine found in an English-inspired setting. More...

La Cave Steakhouse
13/20
1695 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-646-7944 | Menu
Dark, underground and noticeably grotto-like for enjoying good steaks. 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...

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

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 | Video
Highbrow California wine country bistro at the Montage Laguna Beach. 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 | Menu
Strong cocktails, notable wines and refined French-California comfort foods amid a classic yet sumptuous décor. More...

Marche Moderne French
16/20
Dining Room at Marche Moderne, Costa Mesa, CA South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-434-7900 | Menu | Video
Handsome Euro-Cal bistro inside South Coast Plaza offers seasonal cuisine by husband-wife duo Florent and Amelia Marneau. More...

Monarch Bay Club California
14/20
St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
1 Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-234-3200 | Menu
OC’s most exclusive private on-the-beach club with surf butlers, a lounge and both casual and fine dining. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
This Cal-Euro-African hot-spot in South Laguna is a fun, lively place to dine and then party until the wee hours. More...

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

Orange Hill Restaurant Continental
No Rating
Dining Room at Orange Hill Restaurant, Orange, CA 6410 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-997-2910 | Menu
A romantic steak and seafood dining venue with spectacular nighttime views and an impressive weekend brunch. 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 | Menu
Elegant food, attentive service and French country style in a restaurant from the Patina Group. More...

RAYA California
15/20
Dining Room at RAYA, Dana Point, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-2000 | Menu
Latin-inspired California cuisine emphasizing seasonal ingredients, set against a spectacular ocean view. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Classic and contemporary fresh seafood dishes, plus steaks and a great bar scene near South Coast Plaza. More...

Splashes California
No Rating
Dining Room at Splashes, Laguna Beach, CA Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-497-4477 | Menu
Euro-Cali fare at one of the prettiest spots along the Laguna Beach coastline. 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...

Studio French
17/20
Dining Room at Studio, Laguna Beach, CA Montage Laguna Beach
30801 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-6030 | Menu | Photo | Video
Perhaps OC's most scenic and romantic restaurant with high-class cuisine and a wine list of 3,000-plus bottles. More...

21 Oceanfront Seafood
13/20
Doryman's Inn
2100 W. Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-2100 | Menu
This local landmark at the foot of Newport Pier is known as much for its view as its wine cellar, steaks and seafood. 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 | Menu
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 | 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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