Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course
31106 Pacific Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach
Just minutes away from the bustle of downtown and light years away in setting, ambiance and dining experience. Canyon Lodge American Grill offers traditional American cuisine "with a twist" served in an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere. The bar and lounge feature a "living room" atmosphere and a 20-foot long oak inlaid bar. Views overlook the chaparral-covered canyon walls and landscaped greens of the surrounding golf course.

Back Bay Cafe
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach
Newports Dunes Back Bay Cafe serves reasonably priced California cuisine. The spacious alfresco dining area over looks the water and the launch ramp, offering views of the bay and water activities. The restaurant is open for lunch year-round, and dinner in the winter only.

California Grill
11999 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove
Located in the Hyatt Regency Orange County, and close to Diisneyland, the California Grill offers an unsurpassed location for casual and private dining. Serving breakfast, including a Full-American breakfast buffet, and a wide variety of delicious meals for lunch and dinner every day. The flavors are fresh, the plates are cutting edge and the service is crisp!

The Clubhouse Restaurant
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa
The Clubhouse offers an extensive Classic American menu, award-winning wines and friendly service in a world class country club setting. The menu includes dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, crisp salads, signature pasta dishes and decadent desserts. Perfect for entertaining business colleagues, friends and family, The Clubhouse is a slice of the good life and a place where everyone belongs.

Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E. Chapman Ave
City of Orange
Like a hilltop hideaway, Orange Hill Restaurant sits on top of the hills with spectacular views of Orange County. As you enter the restaurant, you are first greeted by cascading waterfalls and koi ponds, then enter into an English style lobby with a cozy fireplace. Guests may also enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the patio while sitting by the wood burning fire pits and looking out at the beautiful city lights. Dinner is served daily starting at 5:00 pm. The menu offers a variety of continental cuisine dishes and specializes in fresh seafood and juicy steaks.

Rendezvous
Capistrano Depot
26701–B Verdugo St
San Juan Capistrano
Experience the romance of old California in the Roaring 1920's at the historic Capistrano Depot by the Mission. Enjoy relaxed fine dining in a cozy, romantic Pullman Car or watch trains pass by triple arched windows while enjoying creative and unique New American Cuisine, boutique wines from our wine cellar, specialty drinks and spirits in an 1887 Freight House, or live music in the piano lounge. Open for lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor dining. 949-496-1006

St. Regis Resort
One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point
Situated high on a bluff overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean, stands St. Regis Resort offering six spectacular ocean-view restaurants which provide dedicated service and delectable cuisine to please every guest’s palate. From Michael Mina's acclaimed Stonehill Tavern, a Mobil-rated, Four Star restaurant to the Lobby Lounge with its signature cocktails and light fare where guests can enjoy live entertainment.

Savoie's Fare Pastry & Cafe
31161 Niguel Road, B
Laguna Niguel
Jacques Savoie has had a long and distinguished career as a Pastry Chef. His career started at Westin Hotels where his obvious skills eventurally led to his employment as the Executive Pastry Chef at the Ritz-Carlton resorts in both Pasadena and Mauna Lani, Hawaii.

Back Bay Cafe
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach
Newports Dunes Back Bay Cafe serves reasonably priced California cuisine. The spacious alfresco dining area over looks the water and the launch ramp, offering views of the bay and water activities. The restaurant is open for lunch year-round, and dinner in the winter only.

California Grill
11999 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove
Located in the Hyatt Regency Orange County, and close to Diisneyland, the California Grill offers an unsurpassed location for casual and private dining. Serving breakfast, including a Full-American breakfast buffet, Starbucks™ Table-Side French Press service, and a wide variety of delicious meals for lunch and dinner every day. The flavors are fresh, the plates are cutting edge and the service is crisp!

Metro Java Cafe
32211 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
"A meeting place in San Juan where locals gather to take a break while enjoying good company, good coffee and good food." Menu includes Crepes & Paninis Gourmet Sandwiches Blended Drinks Soups & Healthy Choices Breakfast & Lunch Omelets & Bagels. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

Balboa Bay Club & Resorts - First Cabin
1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach
The First Cabin restaurant is the chic destination to dine in Newport Beach. The casually elegant restaurant showcases views of the yacht-filled harbor. Alfresco seating, cozy banquettes and an adjoining bar fashioned in rich mahogany complete the experience.

K'ya Restaurant
La Casa del Camino Hotel
1289 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA
Located within the beautiful Hotel La Casa del Camino and mere steps to the ocean, K’ya’s melding of cosmopolitan and coastal motifs work together to create a casual, romantic décor and thoroughly inviting place to dine—before or after an evening of theater or art, or after a day at the beach.

L'Hirondelle
31631 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
French and Belgium Cuisine in a lovely French Country atmosphere. For over 21 years, "a little bite of Belgium in San Juan Capistrano". Patio dining available, in view of the Mission.

Lulu's Creperie Cafe
24781 Alicia Pkwy Suite E
Laguna Hills
Dining at Lulu's is like being in the French country side. Indoors or out on the lovely patio is truly a French experience. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is warm and friendly and the prices are right. At Lulu's, each patron is greeted as you would an old friend. This is a real treasure of a restaurant. Serving such classics as quiche, crepes and escargots to croque monsieurs, French onion soup and eggs Florentine.

Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E. Chapman Ave
City of Orange
Like a hilltop hideaway, Orange Hill Restaurant sits on top of the hills with spectacular views of Orange County. As you enter the restaurant, you are first greeted by cascading waterfalls and koi ponds, then enter into an English style lobby with a cozy fireplace. Guests may also enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the patio while sitting by the wood burning fire pits and looking out at the beautiful city lights. Dinner is served daily starting at 5:00 pm. The menu offers a variety of continental cuisine dishes and specializes in fresh seafood and juicy steaks.

Sarducci's Capistrano Depot
26701 Verdugo Street
San Juan Capistrano
Known for its courtyard patio dining, you can take in the beauty of Old San Juan while listening to the soothing fountain and enjoying the tastes that made Sarducci's famous. Overlooks Orange County's most beautiful train station. Wi-Fi Sky-Fi Wireless Computer Access Available
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Savoie's Fare Pastry & Cafe
31161 Niguel Road, B
Laguna Niguel
French-inspired cafe attached to a first-rate bakery. Owner/chef Jacques Savoie (former executive chef at the Ritz Carlton) serves lunch and dinner with breakfast on Saturdays. A great place to enjoy such inspired dishes as Warm Brie Cheese Strudel, Chicken Gorgonzola, and of course, Chef Savoie's fresh cakes and pastries.

Tresca -
Doubletree Doheny Beach
34402 Pacific Coast Highway
Dana Point
Tresca offers an enticing selection of superb entrees from our colorful exhibition kitchen. Try their award winning Mediterranean clam chowder, a variety of gourmet wood fired pizzas, Spanish paella or one of our other unique entrees. Their decadent dessert tray offers a choice of chocolate mousse, walnut bread pudding or a lovely apple tart.

Metro Java Cafe
32211 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
"A meeting place in San Juan where locals gather to take a break while enjoying good company, good coffee and good food." Menu includes Crepes & Paninis Gourmet Sandwiches Blended Drinks Soups & Healthy Choices Breakfast & Lunch Omelets & Bagels. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

Cafe Mozart
31952 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
This fine South Orange County restaurant is located one block from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Offering American, continental, German and Austrian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor dining. Rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions up to 350 people. Major credit cards accepted.

L'Hirondelle
31631 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
'A little bite of Belgium in San Juan Capistrano'
Offering French and Belgium Cuisine in a lovely French Country atmosphere for over 24 years. Serving classic dishes such as Escargot, Sweetbreads, Pepper Steak, and Duck L'Orange. Patio dining available with a view of the Mission.

Lulu's Creperie Cafe
24781 Alicia Pkwy Suite E
Laguna Hills
Dining at Lulu's is like being in the French country side. Indoors or out on the lovely patio is truly a French experience. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is warm and friendly and the prices are right. At Lulu's, each patron is greeted as you would an old friend. This is a real treasure of a restaurant. Serving such classics as quiche, crepes and escargots to croque monsieurs, French onion soup and eggs Florentine.

Savoie's Fare Pastry & Cafe
31161 Niguel Road, B
Laguna Niguel
French-inspired cafe attached to a first-rate bakery. Owner/chef Jacques Savoie (former executive chef at the Ritz Carlton) serves lunch and dinner with breakfast on Saturdays. A great place to enjoy such inspired dishes as Warm Brie Cheese Strudel, Chicken Gorgonzola, and of course, Chef Savoie's fresh cakes and pastries.

Sol Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach
South Orange County's newest culinary sensation. Featuring World Island cuisine from the Caribbean, South Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. Sol is smartly presented in a fusion of rattans, golds, and greens and features indoor and outdoor dining so guests can take advantage of our constant and always-shining California sun.

Ciao Pasta
31661 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
One of Orange County's favorite Italian Restaurants! Located across the street from Mission San Juan Capistrano, patrons can enjoy the downtown atmosphere while dining on incredible authentic pasta creations, meat and fish dishes and delectable desserts. Ciao Pasta is owned by Chef Pasquale Manta who trained in his native Southern Italy at the age of 20. Indoor and outdoor patio dining with a full bar and extended wine list.

Gracios Family Italian Ristorante
131 S Kraemer Blvd # B5,
Brea
Bringing together two of today's most popular dining concepts - the Italian family restaurant and a & casual atmosphere. With reasonable prices, a relaxed atmosphere, and a dedication to ensure quality and quick, friendly service, they've got something for everyone!

Peppino's Italian Restaurant
Multiple Locations
Peppino's Italian Family Restaurant in Lake Forest is where it all begin in 1984 when "Little" Joe and his family took their recipes and shared them with loyal Orange County customers to create and even larger family. Peppino's Italian Family Restaurants are now located in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Orange, Laguna Niguel, Foothill Ranch and our special Pizzeria in Aliso Viejo and our first Riverside County Peppino's Italian Family food in Chino Hills.

Romeo Cucina
Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Two locations:
249 Broadway, Laguna Beach
28241 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
The Romeo Brothers and Sisters bring us a rich, flavorful tradition of 'home country' cooking from a small town in southern Italy. Wonderful antipasta, pasta dishes, pizzas, seafood entrees and dolci.

The interior of this warm, personable restaurant reflects the artistry of their cuisine!

El Adobe
Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
The Romance of Old San Juan lives on at Historic El Adobe. Designated a Historical Landmark, El Adobe is steeped in regional history. Dating back to 1778 as one of the Yorba Adobes, it is currently considered on of Orange County's most prestigious and well-respected dining and banquet facilities. Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily.

La Cocina de Ricardo
23532 El Toro Rd., #11
Lake Forest
Outstanding Authentic Mexican food served in a festive and friendly atmosphere. The success of La Cocina de Ricardo is dedicated to the family tradition of excellence that began with Grandma Juana in Mixtlán Jalisco, México.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Las Brisas
361 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach
Enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Orange County while dining on authentic Mexican cuisine here on the California Riviera! Las Brisas' presentations are simply beautiful and include mesquite-broiled New York steak, bouillabaisse with a half-lobster tail and much more. The open-air patio is also a popular spot for watching both the waves and people on sunny days.

Ricardo's Place
Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
Opening their first restaurant in the middle 1980's, Ricardo's Place maintains a tradition of thoughtfully prepared recipes passed down through generations of family members. Offering the best, healthiest and most affordable Mexican food around. Catering, food to go and banquet facilities also available.

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