Perched on the beautiful hilltop inside the uber cool Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill offers you panoramic views of the golf greens and the wide blue Pacific ocean. A delicious farm to table menu highlighting the wood fire stove with specialties like wood-roasted chicken, New York steak and fries, salmon served with shiitake-ginger vinaigrette, and the scallop and shrimp duo. Or try the gourmet pizzas and the signature spicy tortilla soup with shredded chicken, cotija cheese and avocado puree. All these wonderful creations you can see being made in their open kitchen or just head to their chic lounge and catch the game on two huge screens. Pelican also offers an outstanding alfresco dining on their heated terrace with an ocean-view. Unwind with a glass of wine from their extensive wine list and groove to the live band music every Thursday through Saturday.
Nick's San Clemente's is nestled in the heart of downtown San Clemente and is a great place to have hangout with friends whether it's for cocktails by the fireside or lunch or dinner in their gorgeous dining room. The interiors will warm you with their wood and stone decor highlighted by lovely lighting, giving it a cozy look. Nick's only use natural and organic produces in their food and the well thought menu comprises of sandwiches, steaks, salads, seafood, and handcrafted beverages. The restaurant's cuisine is combination of the traditional and contemporary cooking that has resulted in the creation of some great food. Their full bar features an impressive wine list and unique cocktails.
Mastro's Ocean Club exudes charisma with dramatic interiors, multiple dining options, and a vibrant piano bar lounge. The Mastro Room & Patio is an elegant dining room that showcases the beauty of the ocean and its fire pit patio is ideal for private parties or special occasions, on the other hand, the Catalina Room, is a semi-private room that offers breathtaking ocean views. The main dining room referred to as the Lighthouse Room & Patio, features operable angular windows and an enclosed patio with scenic views of the Great Pacific, and is a divine setting for dining. The à la carte menu includes mainly seafood such as Seared Ahi Tuna, Boston Clam Chowder, Irish Salmon and Chilean Seabass Ponzu among several other delicacies. Live entertainment is showcased in the Piano Bar, making your experience a memorable one.
SOL Cocina situated on Balboa Marina in Newport Beach is a Mexican restaurant with a difference. Specializing on authentic Baja cuisine with a contemporary assimilation of Baja's street food such as antojitos, street tacos and cocteles de mariscos. Simplicity and flavor are rulers of this delectable cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Smoky aromas fill the air from the open kitchen as the chefs grill their meat and fresh seafood on mesquite wood, rousing your appetite for the delicious spread that is to come. Salsas and sauces are freshly made daily using only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant offers quite a few dining options that includes the private dining room illuminated by the warm glow of the lovely candle wall which is downstairs. Their beautiful patio overlooks the Balboa Marina, and their unique bar with a welcoming fire pit is a great place where you can enjoy the creative hand made cocktails highlighting over 60 hand-crafted tequilas. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch and also features live music on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar heightens the dining experience with it farm to table Californian cuisine in Orange County. Nestled in the heart of the Avenue of the Arts in Costa Mesa, the seasonal, creative menu is an ode to culinary brilliance, featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, the restaurant lures you to experience its outstanding cuisine and sophisticated setting. Silver Trumpet is the perfect pre or post-show prix fixe treats, great lunch spot, or late-night cocktail hub. The restaurant's outdoor dining terrace has breathtaking views of the property's great lake and gardens. The bar offers a creative cocktail program, wines from the globe and fine selection of craft beers. You will surely trumpet about the lovely dining experience you had here.
Sundried Tomato American Bistro - San Clemente is nestled in picturesque region of San Clemente featuring a big bar, live music, grand elegant dining room and a beautiful patio. Serving Californian food in a chic yet casual setting, their lounge has a fireplace where you can sip on from an impressive list of wine and cocktails. With happy hour all through the week and a special Sunday football happy hour, football fans can lounge and watch their favorite matches on the multiple TV's all the time. Kids can dine free on Wednesdays, so run along and get your one for a nice time out. Sundried offers brunch, lunch and dinner menus, must try's are the Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls and Rack Of Lamb. A great place for outdoor dining, come and feast on the delights offered here.
Nick's San Clemente's is nestled in the heart of downtown San Clemente and is a great place to have hangout with friends whether it's for cocktails by the fireside or lunch or dinner in their gorgeous dining room. The interiors will warm you with their wood and stone decor highlighted by lovely lighting, giving it a cozy look. Nick's only use natural and organic produces in their food and the well thought menu comprises of sandwiches, steaks, salads, seafood, and handcrafted beverages. The restaurant's cuisine is combination of the traditional and contemporary cooking that has resulted in the creation of some great food. Their full bar features an impressive wine list and unique cocktails.
Housed in an ancient English-style manor on the Fullerton hilltop, the Summit House Restaurant has charmed many for the fantastic views, hearty meals, exceptional service and romantic ambiance. With intimate dining rooms, warm firesides, a beautiful patio and luscious green surroundings, this upscale restaurant is idyllic for a romantic rendezvous or any other special occasion. Serving lunch and dinner, the contemporary American and Continental menu has some outstanding dishes to rave about, such as the prime rib, sauteed John Dory, creamed spinach, creamed corn and mouthwatering desserts. Drink in the delightful views and savor the scrumptious fare, fine drinks and get wowed every time you visit this magnificent place.
A curious Craftsman-style house from the 1920s is where The Attic is located, and stepping in for a meal might seem like you have been invited to a Southern dinner. Opened in 2012, it dishes scrumptious Cajun eats such as the traditional fried chicken even as the waitstaff brings you mason jars filled with Bloody Mary, this restaurant is a mix of wonderful traditional and modern quirky. After all, you can't go wrong with a place that serves delightful egg dishes till 4p.
Seasons 52 at Costa Mesa is a chic fresh grill and wine bar that tempts you to unravel the amazing flavors of their seasonal menu. The ambiance is warm and inviting with its rich mahogany emphasis, customized wine cellars and luscious greenery. Their award winning global wine list of over 100 wines of which more than half is available by the glass, is an ideal complement to your menu selection. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant features nightly live entertainment at the piano bar, patio dining at their fire pit patio, chef's table and also private dining. Enjoy the seasons with Seasons 52.
Lumberyard is situated in one of Laguna Beach's historic buildings and is known for their rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood, meatloaf, chicken pot pie, cobb salad, and spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurant makes a viable dining destination due to its close proximity to the Main Beach, The Festival of the Arts, The Laguna Playhouse, The Pageant of the Masters, City Hall, and The Sawdust Festival. Offering various dining options, diners can choose to dine on their lovely patio outside which overlooks the city hall, or in either of the two dining rooms with a fireplace or by a wall of wine. Only the freshest and natural produces are used in the food and some of the signature dishes are the pan seared Pacific sea bass, bourbon-crusted prime ribeye steak and the French dip sandwich. Contemporary yet traditional, the dishes are heartwarming and delightful. Enjoy this vibrant restaurant.
Perched on the beautiful hilltop inside the uber cool Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill offers you panoramic views of the golf greens and the wide blue Pacific ocean. A delicious farm to table menu highlighting the wood fire stove with specialties like wood-roasted chicken, New York steak and fries, salmon served with shiitake-ginger vinaigrette, and the scallop and shrimp duo. Or try the gourmet pizzas and the signature spicy tortilla soup with shredded chicken, cotija cheese and avocado puree. All these wonderful creations you can see being made in their open kitchen or just head to their chic lounge and catch the game on two huge screens. Pelican also offers an outstanding alfresco dining on their heated terrace with an ocean-view. Unwind with a glass of wine from their extensive wine list and groove to the live band music every Thursday through Saturday.