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.
Continue your dreamy vacation at Downtown Disney with a visit to Catal. Fine Mediterranean cuisine served here has hints from France, Italy, Spain and Greece. Get into the groove with paella a la Valencia, duck leg confit and spinach tortellini. The bar serves innovative, themed drinks, tapas, sandwiches and salads. And if you feel like it, you can request a table outdoors. The management announces events seasonally.
Brussels Bistro brings a bit of Belgium to Laguna Beach. Sample traditional dishes like Belgian fries, stuffed crepes, cheese croquettes, North Sea Shrimp and more. And what would a Belgian restaurant be without beer? A wide variety of bottled and draught brews are offered, including favorites such as Hoegaarden and Chimay.
The Capital Grille is a nationwide acclaimed steakhouse and is equally known for its award-winning wine list. The chain in Costa Mesa is located at South Coast Plaza, a renowned shopping mall in Costa Mesa. The restaurant offers lovely dining rooms and a cozy outdoor terrace to enjoy their famous dry-aged steaks, innovative seafood dishes and premium wines which will garner your appreciation for this upscale steakhouse. The Capital Grille is available for private and corporate events as well. So come with your friends, family, or colleagues and relish a scrumptious meal in an upscale ambiance.
Tangaroa Terrace is a casual family restaurant located near the world-famous Disneyland Hotel. The restaurant is similar to the nearby Enchanted Tiki Room by the fact that they both follow an island theme, complete with torch lights and tikis. The menu is full of tropical dishes inspired by the South Pacific kitchen, but you will still find classic American food like burgers and fries. Tangaroa Terrace also serves breakfast with classic items like French toast, pancakes and eggs. Additionally as with most restaurants around Downtown Disney, the kids will ultimately be enthralled with the atmosphere.
Serving farm to table, organic food is the motto of this cool California bistro called Nirvana Grille. Nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach, the restaurant offers various dining options from their lovely patio, beautiful rooftop or cozy dining room. The menu changes with the season and some of their signatures are the Pistachio Crusted Chilean Sea Bass and Coffee Crusted Filet Mignon. They have carefully thought vegan, gluten-free and kids menu as well. Enjoy a cocktail or wine from their fully stocked bar. At Nirvana, you will surely get food that so sublime, that you will attain culinary Nirvana!
180blũ is a classy and romantic bar and dining destination that is housed inside the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. The venue offers superb views of the turquoise Pacific Ocean while dining. Partake of the hand-created cocktails by celebrated mixologist Erin Snider. Enjoy chilled beers and wines while savoring the tacos and other snacks on offer. Live music shows are also organized here.
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.
Short for 'beautifully bohemian', this inspired restaurant in Downtown Long Beach promises both amazing food and delicious beer. BO-Beau Kitchen + roof tap is housed in a two-storey building, wherein the ground floor makes for an ideal, intimate family setting, whereas the terrace has all the fun trappings of a beer garden. This restaurant offers some unusually exciting Californian-French cuisine with home-made touches while the beer garden offers 50 beers on tap for brew enthusiasts.
Located in a rather charmless shack, the bustling scene and aroma are enough to draw people into La Sirena Grill. As you walk through the outdoor dining area, you'll notice this is a neighborhood hangout place; patrons talk across tables and converse with the staff as if they were neighbors. Organic is the theme, and vegetarians are also in for a treat. Though you cannot go wrong with any order, seafood is not to be missed, and the guacamole is second to none. This is an eco-friendly restaurant that uses biodegradable utensils and eco-containers. They also tirelessly support many environmental organizations and events. - Hoiyin Ip
The Capital Grille is a nationwide acclaimed steakhouse and is equally known for its award-winning wine list. The chain in Costa Mesa is located at South Coast Plaza, a renowned shopping mall in Costa Mesa. The restaurant offers lovely dining rooms and a cozy outdoor terrace to enjoy their famous dry-aged steaks, innovative seafood dishes and premium wines which will garner your appreciation for this upscale steakhouse. The Capital Grille is available for private and corporate events as well. So come with your friends, family, or colleagues and relish a scrumptious meal in an upscale ambiance.
Open through the day, the Watertable offers diners a diverse range of dining experiences within its country-chic walls. Effortlessly transitioning from breakfast to after-hours drinks, the resto-bar is casual, yet classy with a diverse menu offering up a delightful variety of options like the signature gourmet mason jar appetizers with options like Salbitxada Spread and the Pickled Eggplant Fennel Spread, good for sharing over one of their signature cocktails or beer-tails. Besides which, they also serve innovative breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Lunch is a simpler affair with options like Deconstructed Cobb and Chilled Avocado Gazpacho while dinner offers choices like the Maple Leaf Duck Breast and Grilled Veal T-Bone. A nice place to enjoy a meal with family or friends, the menu has plenty of options to share over one of their large communal style tables. Those looking for a quiet dinner can find a seat in one of the more private alcoves tucked away through the restaurant. Kids menus are available as well. For reservations, call the restaurant.