Ritz Restaurant & Garden

NEWPORT BEACH. Lauded by regional and national organizations for its service, atmosphere, and cuisine, this gracious, elegant restaurant is lushly furnished and speaks to a moneyed clientele. Its old-school ambience recalls an era when dining was a social event, and regulars adore its classy appeal. Appetizers – escargot, Sevruga caviar, and steak tartare – hew to the theme. So, too, do main courses, which include steak Diane, roast rack of lamb, Dover sole, and grilled calf's liver. A lovely special occasion destination.