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Address: 801 N Main St, OC Pavilion, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Enveloping, semi-circular booths, stands of leafy palms, and a grand piano with pride of place create a backdrop for special occasion dining at this elegant establishment. Presentation is old-school, thanks to tableside preparations of dishes like shrimp scampi and caesar salad. Entrees range from veal "schnitzle"...
Address: 217 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662
Charming Basilic has a definite European ambience, from its window boxes to its cafe tables and gilt-framed artwork. The details come as no surprise, given the chef's Continental heritage. His Balboa Island restaurant has been a favorite for years, and the intimate place is a favorite for special meals, especially...
Address: 1464 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Recollecting Parisian bistros – dark woods, leather booths, pre-World War II posters, and a fireplace – French 75 Laguna attracts more than its fair share of Orange County's elite. The "Bistro Classics" section of the menu is always a safe bet, thanks to the likes of "Rich Homme, Poor Homme" (monkfish on lobster...
Address: 240 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
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Highly acclaimed by local and regional food critics, La Vie serves traditional French cuisine in a picturesque Normandy farmhouse. Tantalize your palate with classic Gascon and Provençal dishes: sautéed shrimp scampi with fennel cream sauce, roasted pork tenderloin with port wine sauce and St. Agur cheese, and sea...
Address: 3333 Bristol St, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
A gathering place for local power brokers and celebrating couples, this husband-and-wife-owned restaurant benefits from personalized attention and Florent and Amelia Marneau's love of food. The classy space, including a seductive patio, hews to the details, as does the kitchen's flawless cooking. Expect traditional...
Address: 610 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 102, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
This attractive restaurant keeps a place in the spotlight, thanks to its cozy, country house setting and romantic atmosphere. The innovative menu changes every month and boasts a delightful array of Mediterranean-influenced dishes, including a shrimp, artichoke, and mushroom-stuffed purse and sautéed foie gras with...
Address: 686 Anton Blvd, Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
A romantic rusticity imbues this well-received restaurant with charm and hospitality, while fresh flowers add pops of color amid stone and wood elements. An excellent menu fits the ambience, pleasing diners with duck breast with white bean gratin "sous vide" (or vacuum-packed to intensify the flavor), an Angus beef...
Address: 305 N Harbor Blvd, Villa del Sol, Fullerton, CA 92832
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Imported German china, monogrammed crystal, fresh flowers, oil paintings, velvet chairs, and leather banquettes set the stage for The Cellar's incredible cuisine. For more than 30 years, the restaurant has set the bar for fine dining in Orange County, and patrons linger to enjoy exquisite food and romantic atmosphere....
Address: 2932 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
Set in a Tolkien-inspired cottage, this restaurant wows diners with supposedly magical allure and Old World charm that's evoked by a wine cellar, cozy fireplaces, and a patio. With understated elegance, the cozy home-away-from-home features a seven-course, prix fixe Continental menu with standouts like beef...
Tradition by Pascal Restaurant
Address: 1000 N Bristol St, Newport Beach, CA 92660
This soothing, romantic establishment is a long-lived favorite in the area, and its chef, Pascal Olhats, has an experienced knack for delighting patrons with classic French fare. In his hands, that means a grilled beef onglet with shallot sauce and polenta, bouillabaise Provencale, baked sea bass with a thyme crust,...
