Studio is located within the Montage Resort & Spa. It offers you a delectable French menu blended with Californian influences. Chef Craig Strong ensures that all the seasonal ingredients put to use, are of the finest quality, with splendid wines for company. The A la Carte menu changes daily, but the attention to every aspect of the dish, exquisite pairings of flavors and beautiful presentation remains constant. If you're in the mood to splurge, the Tasting Menu offers a variety of signature dishes, and allows you the opportunity to sample the best on offer. Attention is given to details and services are personalized. So, sit back and enjoy your meal while taking in the panoramic Pacific coastline. A perfect place for a romantic dinner with breathtaking views of the sunset over the ocean.
La Cave has been thriving for 50 years, opened on Valentine's day in 1962. This subterranean gem has been popular for its fine steaks and seafood, vibrant lounge with live music, DJs, dancing and more. So it doesn’t matter if its a dimly lit cellar because it is great escapade from the daily grind to dine and unwind. Here's to La Cave, uncork the bubbly!
Located right on the sand of Crystal Cove, the Beachcomber operates in one of the historic cottages, and features seafood and mixed drinks. The quality of the food and the service is best proved by its popularity: the wait is often two hours, and limited reservations are accepted only on-line. However, a little planning can make the wait hassle free: make the Beachcomber reception the first stop at Crystal Cove, drop in your name and number, then go explore the beach until being called. Don't have 2 hours? Come for an early breakfast – sipping a cup of coffee on the sun deck while looking out at Santa Catalina Island. A perfect way to start your day.
Five Crowns is a reproduction of Ye Olde Bell, England's oldest Inn located in Hurley-on-Thames, not far from London. The décor resembles an English tavern to match the outside, and the waitresses are dressed in attractive outfits. The clientele is varied and comes to enjoy the good, hearty meat dishes and the sublime décor. Some of the specialties are roast prime ribs of beef, rack of lamb, duck, veal and fresh seafood. There is a fully stocked bar and an award-winning wine list with bottles of every price range.
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.
Located right on the water in Dorman's Oceanfront Inn across from Newport Beach Pier, Oceanfront 21 offers the ultimate in luxury fine dining. Watch the sunset as you indulge in seafood specialties and steak dishes perfectly paired with some of the finest wines from around the world. Complete with pianist, waiters in tuxes and deep leather booths, this is continental cuisine and service at its finest – with prices to match.
Vine San Clemente is warm, intimate and features wines and a menu inspired by Napa Valley. Following a similar aesthetic, the restaurant and bar offers guests a choice of dining spaces from the chef's pub, dining room to the semi-private dining space and a lovely outdoor patio. The menu features the use seasonal ingredients to prepare fresh, flavorful dishes like the Grilled bone-in ribeye steak, Baby belgian endive & black kale salad and House made pumpkin raviolis. Besides an impressive selection of over 100 wines including 25 by the glass varieties, the bar also offers craft beers on tap and craft cocktails. For reservations, call the restaurant.
Creating Napa Valley's magic in Anaheim is this elegant restaurant, in the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. The menu changes seasonally, and serves essentially Californian cusine. Fresh veggies and seafood varieties, cooked to perfection will whet your appetite. Looking around, gives a glimpse of the vineyards of Napa Valley and also serves over 600 vintage Californian wines. Sommeliers will help you take a pick with your choice of dishes. Napa Rose is truly Napa Valley, recreated!
The Hobbit in Corona Del Mar offers a distinctive dining experience within a charming 1930s Spanish home. Guests begin with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the wine cellar, followed by a seated dining room experience featuring appetizers, a choice between fish or fowl, and a salad. An intermission allows guests to meet the owner and chef, Michael Phillipi, take a kitchen tour, stroll the patio, and explore the art gallery before returning to their tables. The main course varies depending on the day of the week, with options like Beef Wellington, Cote de Boeuf, prawns with champagne beurre blanc, sirloin of lamb, or duckling with sundried cherry sauce. The Hobbit promises a unique and memorable dining experience for all.
Enjoying a serene location by the canal, The Dock is the perfect spot to come to for a lazy Sunday morning brunch while watching the kayaks sail by. Their meals are freshly prepared and served by friendly wait staff who will assist you with menu recommendations. Corkage is possible every Tuesday so this is your chance to bring along an alcohol of your choice. Stop by this intimate space if you seek some quiet time, sumptuous fare and great patio views.
Hannas Prime Steak is nestled in the center of downtown Rancho Santa Margarita, across from City Hall, is known for their innovative California steakhouse menu with glimpses of Asian and European cooking styles, in affable surroundings. Though it is thought to be pricey, regulars will vouch for the excellent lunch and dinner offerings and its superb selections of wines. Must try's are their steak salad, sea bass, creme brulee, rib eye, house salad, margaritas, dipping sauces, Australian lobster tail, chorizo and potato 'cigars' and Asian braised short ribs.