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 in the secluded suburb of Chino Hills, this pub offers American comfort food and stellar drinks in a convivial atmosphere. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Chino Hills Pub is more than just a place that serves food, it's a restaurant where the whole family can gather. Craft beers and superb cocktails are behind the bar while the kitchen serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, signature dishes as well as a kid's menu. Sunday brunch is from 9a to 1p and it features bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys.
When you hear the name, you might think of the classic story of Gulliver's Travels. Being around for forty years is not easy, and staying a favorite Prime Rib restaurant in Southern California is quite an achievement. Gulliver's is famous for their carefully chosen, corn-fed beef. Gulliver's is also well-known for their special dishes like prime steaks, Chateaubriand, salmon, rack of lamb, baby back ribs, and roasted Long Island duck. When you step into the restaurant, you'll feel like you're in 18th-century England. The place is filled with genuine leaded glass pieces, ceramic objects, and collectible prints from illustrators of Gulliver’s Travels like Hogarth and Rowlandson. It has the charm of an English inn, cozy and inviting, with a lively pub to celebrate any occasion with a tasty Prime Rib feast. Gulliver's is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy good times.
Treat your palate to exquisite cuisine at the fine dining restaurant, The Winery Restaurant. Here, you can choose from a variety of prime steaks, salads, pizzas and seafood. They also offer a diverse collection of fine wines to suit all palates. Don't forget to visit the 800-square-foot (73-square-meter) climate-controlled wine cellar, which can store up to 5000 bottles of wine and champagne. You can also host events in the private dining room as well as the open-air patio.
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.
Tokyo Table in Irvine is a contemporary Japanese restaurant with a chic and urban ambiance. The extensive menu is a fine mix of traditional Japanese dishes and other ethnic influences. It's not only about sushi and teriyaki here, also available are diverse family-style dishes such as Garlic Edamame, Popcorn Shrimp with Spicy Tuna Roll, Sushi Pizza, Chicken Kaarage, and ishiyaki-style sizzling dishes made at your table side, and more. With a tastefully done lounge and patio offering cocktail specials, martinis, and traditional and innovative creations of sake and soju, it is a firm favorite of many. Affordable and revolutionizing Japanese dining, it is the ideal place to celebrate and gather with friends and family.
Nestled in Sonesta Irvine - Orange County Airport, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. This simple restaurant and bar has a minimalist décor with a lavish menu boasting Southern Californian flavors. The menu also features some interesting cocktails with an impressive choice of wine and beer. Haven Point Provisions & Spirits is a great place to come out with friends or family and celebrate your special day over a delicious meal.
Jack's is a casual restaurant and bar known for its incredible martinis and wonderful entrees consisting of Turner New Zealand all natural, grass fed meats and fresh wild fish. The diverse menu of Continental and Italian cuisine ranges from New York style thin crust pizza to delectable rack of lamb. Dinner is served nightly with daily happy hour at the bar and patio. They also cater events as well are available for banquets.
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.
Succulent steaks on sizzling plates along with delicious sides, fine drinks and friendly staff is what makes this swanky chain of the famous Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Anaheim a great place for steak lovers. Must try's are the signature dishes of New York Strip and Cowboy Ribeye. Enjoy!
Reunion Kitchen + Drink is a trendy and casual dining establishment for enjoying modern American food and craft beers. It is the place to hang out with a large group of friends and have interesting conversations over a round of cocktails. Here, patrons can discover new beers from local microbreweries and enjoy light snacks such as Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños with cream cheese and Reunion Spicy Wings served with Bleu cheese slaw and dressing. If you wish for a heavy meal, opt for the Honey Chicken Brie Sandwich or the Thai Chicken and Noodle with tropical ingredients like avocado and mango. There are also separate menus for breakfast, happy hours and kids. Check their website for details on regular events and discounts.
Treat your palate to bold and flavorsome pan Asian fusion cuisine at Nova Kitchen & Bar. This restaurant features a unique theme that attributes great importance to 5 elements namely, Fire, Water, Earth, Wood and Metal. There are multiple dining rooms for you to choose from with each room featuring the theme of a specific element. Dining at the fire room is highly recommended. Oenophiles and those wishing to relish signature cocktails must opt for the secret cocktail menu. It is a sin to leave this place without trying their decadent sushi and if you are a sushi fan, you must dine at the Water Dining room since it contains a sushi bar. However, if you are not too much into themes and just wish to enjoy some fresh air, you can dine at the patio. Step into the karaoke room/speakeasy if you wish to unleash the singer within you.