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!
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.
This is Costa Mesa’s favorite spot for authentic soul food. It is a small space packed with a lot of punch. Get ready to taste some of the best, most down-home food of your life, all while enjoying the great decor. The clientele is varied, but almost everyone is relaxed and open to new tastes and new friends. Southern soul food rules here; your palate will be blown away by the Southern Meatloaf Stack, Gumbo Cheese Fries, soul burgers with garlic mustard sauce, Pulled Pork Sandwich, blackened fish, fried chicken and more.
The Anthill Pub on the UC Irvine campus has a great drink selection and an amazing pub food menu. If you're not sure what to order, the buffalo popcorn chicken with Louisiana hot sauce and blue cheese dipping sauce is especially good. The rotating beer menu is carefully curated and has one of the best selections in all of Irvine. The fact that this is on a college campus is a recipe for an interesting atmosphere. Live music and other events are held here often.
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 House of Blues at Anaheim is the place for astounding live music and superb southern cuisine! It is heaven to all music lovers from Rock n' Roll, Punk, Alternative, Rap, Country, to Classical you can find any genre of music here. Alongside with their love for music comes their passion for food. One can find delicious traditional southern favorites such as BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Creole Jambalaya to their own unique creation like Voodoo Shrimp. The House of Blues is the destination for diversity, culture, music, and fine cuisine.
The Viento Y Agua is one of Long Beaches exclusive cafes where live music and coffee go hand in hand. Their pride and joy is their coffee which they swear by and so do the locals and visitors of Long Beach. And every night there is something or the other going on there, either a band is playing or they have workshops going on there. For further information check their website.
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.
The Ranch Restaurant is famous for its gourmet food, but it is even more popular because it houses the Ranch Saloon, a premier dance and entertainment venue in Orange County. The premium meat and seafood is sourced from some of the country's finest ranches and fisheries and many organic vegetables and fruits come from their own farm. This restaurant has bagged multiple accolades at the Golden Foodie Awards and serves dishes like Georges Bank Sea Scallops, Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Sliders, Maplewood Smoked Jidori Chicken and Colorado Grass-Fed Lamb Chops. It also has special menus for concert-goers and for occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. After a meal, head to the adjacent Saloon for happening parties, performances and dance classes.
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.
People flock to this place not only for the food, but also for the beautiful decor, which includes art displays that change on a regular basis featuring both local and international artists with everything from classical paintings to photography. There is often live jazz to be heard as well. The menu changes on a regular basis, depending on the season or the whim of chef Paul Gstein. The menu has some great seafood, pizza with creative toppings and chicken. There is also a separate menu filled with excellent tapas options. The wine list is extensive and includes bottles in every price range.
Oak Canyon Ranch, is a perfect place for amazing food and even better music. With events like Cornerstone California Festival having taken place here, it leaves no doubt that this place is one of the hot-spots of the city. Needless to say, this restaurants is a crowd puller all the way. An energy-packed crowd and an atmosphere to match it, this place surely gets the 'thumbs-up' for being a complete entertainment provider.