Tantalizing aromas beckon you at this neighborhood gem called Rothschild's Restaurant serving wonderfully prepared ItalianContinental fare. A known landmark, the vibrant bar tables are nice for people-watching and the Wine Cellar is for special occasions. Rothschild's is cozy and intimate with its candlelit setting making it a hot spot for romantic occasions. The menu features homemade pasta, seasonal fresh fish, blackened lamb loin, handmade ravioli, apricot-glazed baked brie, Godiva chocolate torte and more deliciousness. Must try is the chef's daily specials that will make you crave more. Their full bar has an extensive wine list to complement the food. Rothschild's is a delightful romantic and charming restaurant that will make your dining experience a memorable one.
Iva Lee's is a traditional Southern dinner restaurant that serves Southern and Creole cuisine. Chef Christopher Starr's menu sees a creative spin on dishes like the bourbon-infused French onion soup, spicy andouille, crawfish and chicken gumbo, grilled pork chop with a sugar-pecan glaze, the braised short rib with black-eyed peas, New Orleans BBQ shrimp and a grilled salmon with sherry-glazed sweet potato gnocchi. The restaurant is a bit expensive, however if you want to save some money you can try the three course prix fixe menu. Their full bar has an extensive wine list featuring mostly from California and specialty drinks. Enjoy live Blues every Thursday through Friday nights.
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.
Alley Restaurant and Bar is a legendary Newport Beach restaurant that has been reveling locals and visitors with its American pub cuisine of classic burgers, sandwiches, Filet Mignon, lamb shank, chicken piccata, garlic green beans, pound cake, sand dabs, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Chilean Sea bass and more. The late-night happy hour is one of the highlights here. The vintage look of the main dining area with its stained glass bay windows and dim lighting, invites you for a time of fun and frolic.
Peter's Gourmade Grill, right on the edge of Tustin, from its opening quickly became a hot spot for delicious gourmet burgers and sandwiches. If you ask anyone what to order at Peter's the answer will be quick: the signature ABC Burger. But the menu doesn't stop there, with all kinds of behemoth burgers and sandwich combinations like The Rammer, grilled pastrami on top of a burger patty with grilled onions and all the fixings, or the Patty Melt. Aside from things between bread, there are some appetizers, salad and main dish options too, some classic American and some with a Mediterranean or Mexican twist. The grill is in an old gas station so enjoy the unique surroundings as you dig into your meal.
If you're looking for a dark, trendy bar and an amazing gourmet burger in one place, then 25 Degrees is it. Enter 25 Degrees and grab a seat at the large bar or at one of the tables and dive in to the menu. Four signature burgers come loaded with toppings like caramelized onions, Burrata, pesto, green chili and more. If you're not in the mood for one of those, they have an option to build your own custom burger with their 14 different options each of toppings, sauces and cheeses. They also offer some equally decadent non-burger sandwich options like the Sonoran Bobak Hot Dog which is a bacon-wrapped hot dog with caramelized onion, tomato, pinto beans, onion, green chili, queso fresco, mustard and garlic aioli. Try a shake, either with or without alcohol, or beer from the tap to pair with your meal.