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A Restaurant Steakhouse
14/20
3334 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-650-6505
Formerly known as The Arches, A Restaurant is now a sophisticated space with refined comfort food and a bar scene. More...

Ambrosia French
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
Savor fine 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
Authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, striking seaside setting. More...

AnQi Vietnamese
13/20
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-5679
House of An restaurant group blends fashion and the An family's signature Euro-Vietnamese cuisine at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza. 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...

Bayside Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Bayside, Newport Beach, CA 900 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-721-1222
One of Newport’s best kept secrets, Bayside hits high marks on upscale yet casual California décor, fine cuisine and a substantial wine cellar. More...

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 15 Crystal Cove
Newport Coast, CA 92657
949-376-6900
Fine seaside dining in a picturesque cottage at Crystal Cove. 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
True Provençal classics in a convivial, bistro-like space and a very 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
French brasserie has irresistible Parisian charm and some of the best classic French dishes in OC. More...

The Californian Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at The Californian, Huntington Beach, CA Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-845-4776
Fine California-style dining and excellent wines in a laid-back setting with beautiful ocean views. 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 Cannery Seafood
14/20
3010 Lafayette Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-566-0060
Harborside landmark serves gourmet seafood in an artistic space. 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 Cellar French
14/20
Villa del Sol Shopping Center
305 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-525-5682
A romantic underground grotto serves a sophisticated wine-paired menu of European and California flavors. More...

Cha Cha's Tacos & Tequila Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Cha Cha Downtown Brea
110 W. Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
714-255-1040
Mexican restaurant in Downtown Brea serves up traditional Latin dishes and strong cocktails. More...

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

Code Restaurant Lounge Global
14/20
Dining Room at Code Restaurant Lounge, Newport Beach, CA 4221 Dolphin Striker Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-660-0888
Sophisticated restaurant-lounge concept with dancing on the weekends cooks up contemporary global cuisine. More...

ENO Wine Bar
14/20
Dining Room at ENO, Dana Point, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-2400
Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting bar hits all the right marks. 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 Cali-Euro cuisine with a striking Newport Harbor view. More...

Five Crowns American
14/20
Dining Room at Five Crowns, Corona Del Mar, CA 3801 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-760-0331
Character is the main element at this replica of England's oldest inn, which serves up the best prime rib in town along with contemporary dishes. 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...

Flight Bistro & Social Lounge Global
14/20
Dining Room at Flight Bistro & Social Lounge, Huntington Beach, CA 8082 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
714-374-8300
Global cuisine served in a striking, hip social lounge. More...

French 75 French
No Rating
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...

Golden Truffle Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Golden Truffle, Costa Mesa, CA 1767 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-645-9858
In the wink of an eye, chef Alan Greeley personally cooks up some of Orange County’s most exotic cuisine. 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...

Kimera Restaurant & Lounge Global
15/20
Dining Room at Kimera Restaurant & Lounge, Irvine, CA Google Building
19530 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-261-1222
Modern, artistic space with contemporary global cuisine and a hipster lounge. More...

La Vie en Rose French
14/20
240 S. State College Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
714-529-8333
Classic French in a charming country manor atmosphere. More...

LANDMARK Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at LANDMARK, Corona Del Mar, CA 3520 E. Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-675-5556
Chic steakhouse pumps up Corona del Mar dining and nightlife scene. More...

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

Leatherby's Café Rouge Modern American
No Rating
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
16/20
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 Café Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Lucca Café, 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
The name and ownership may have changed, but the refined Cali-French comfort food is still offered. More...

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

Mastro's Ocean Club Seafood
14/20
Crystal Cove Promenade
8112 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92567
949-376-6990
Supper club party atmosphere and great views set the scene for classic seafood and steakhouse fare. More...

Mastro's Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
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
No Rating
Dining Room at Mozambique Steakhouse, Laguna Beach, CA 1740 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-7100
Queen Shebeen welcomes you to this Cal-Euro-African hot-spot in South Laguna. 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
Posh California café in Disney's empire. 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...

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...

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 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 Italian
13/20
Irvine Towers
18420 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-553-1333
Tiny Tuscan villa re-creation serves regional Italian in Irvine business district. More...

Restaurant 162' California
14/20
Dining Room at Restaurant 162 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-2000
Cliff-side resort restaurant serves up contemporary California cuisine in a classic setting. More...

The Ritz Restaurant & Garden Continental
13/20
Dining Room at The Ritz Restaurant & Garden, Newport Beach, CA 880 Newport Ctr. Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-1800
Live entertainment, a lively bar atmosphere and continental-style menu in Newport Beach. More...

Rusty Pelican Seafood
14/20
Mariners Mile
2735 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-642-3431
Classic seafood dinners at sunset are still served up at Newport Harbor’s romantic Rusty Pelican. More...

Sage California
14/20
Dining Room at Sage, Newport Beach, CA 2531 Eastbluff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-718-9650
Fresh, contemporary American cooking at a neighborhood favorite. More...

Sage On the Coast Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Sage On the Coast, Newport Beach, CA Crystal Cove Promenade
7862 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92657
949-715-7243
Chef Rich Mead’s cooking makes this a top pick for contemporary cuisine in Orange County. More...

Salt Creek Grille American
No Rating
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 Resort & 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 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...

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Scott 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...

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...

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
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
949-715-6000
Perhaps OC's most scenic and romantic restaurant with world-class cuisine and a 2,200-selection wine list to match. More...

Sutra Lounge California
14/20
Dining Room at Sutra Lounge, Costa Mesa, CA Triangle Square
1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste. A200
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-722-7103
California-fusion small plates in a contemporary club space. More...

Tabu Grill California
15/20
Dining Room at Tabu Grill, Laguna Beach, CA 2892 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-7743
California cuisine and Prime steaks in a hip Polynesian-inspired setting. More...

Tangata California
14/20
Dining Room at Tangata, Santa Ana, CA Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-567-3600
Daytime dining from chef Joachim Splichal in a museum courtyard. More...

Tradition by Pascal French
16/20
Dining Room at Tradition by Pascal, Newport Beach, CA Plaza Newport
1000 N. Bristol St.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-263-9400
Personable host chef Pascal Olhats continues to offer some of the finest classic and contemporary French dishes in OC. More...

21 Oceanfront Seafood
14/20
Doryman’s Inn
2100 W. Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-2100
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
Contemporary cuisine in a romantic restaurant overlooking Dana Point Harbor. More...

Wildfish Seafood Grille Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Wildfish Seafood Grille, Newport Beach, CA The Bluffs
1370 Bison Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-9925
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
Napa Valley cuisine comes to OC with chef Yvon Goetz cooking at this contemporary California restaurant and wine bar. More...

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