Ikko is a Japanese restaurant located in the Camp shopping complex and it serves creative Japanese cuisine with a Californian flair. The Carpaccio selections are where the kitchen really shines; try the Amber Jack made with a house made soy sauce or the Tuna & Shiitake in a Tamari soy vinaigrette. Salads, soups and full-entrees are also on the menu and the desserts like the Black Sesame Ice Cream and Green Tea Flan are phenomenal. Moreover, this Japanese restaurant is perfect for a light meal after shopping at the nearby Lab or in the Camp.
East Borough is nestled among hip and trendy retail stores inside the popular Camp shopping area. East Borough's menu fuses dishes that vacillate between the French and Vietnamese kitchens, for instance, the Pho Baguette and Pork Loaf Pate Banh Mi are superb examples of this. Salads, noodles, rice and spring rolls round out the rest of the menu while the Vietnamese coffee and Salted Plum Soda serve as perfect drinks to accompany the spicy, savory and sweet flavors.
Located in the heart of Santa Ana's historic district, Lola Gaspar brings small bite dining to the revitalized inner core of this otherwise sleepy O.C. city. Most of the items on the menu are reminiscent of Spanish tapas, however the ingredients are a mix of Spain, Mexico and ultimately California. The Crispy Chile Relleno made with a duck confit in a tomatillo-habanero salsa is extraordinary as well as the Salmon Crudo with homemade Ponzu; chef Luis Perez should be proud of both dishes. Additionally, the cocktail menu is just as innovative and enticing, another reason why to visit this restaurant in the historic artists' village of Santa Ana.
This is one of Anaheim's best-known and admired Italian restaurants. Owner Bruno Serato, from Verona, and chef David Libby, serve up delicious northern Italian cuisine. The building is an attraction in itself and it's an excellent place to hold weddings, anniversaries, retirement parties or any other type of event for that matter. The dishes are named after Italian celebrities and fashion designers, such as Versace Whitefish and Dolce & Gabbana Sand Dabs. Thankfully, all of these dishes have as much style and taste as their namesakes, so whatever you choose, you are sure to be satisfied.
Sandy's Beach Grill in Huntington Beach offers expansive views of the ocean and offers Californian cuisine without breaking the bank. The lunch and dinner menus present seafood, steak, wood-fired pizza, sandwiches and appetizers like their fabulous Dungeness Crab Cake or delectable Gilroy Garlic Fried Green Beans. Their full bar has a good selection of cocktails, draft beers and California wines by the glass. Whether it is dining inside in their beach inspired dining room or their huge outdoor patio, Sandy's is always inviting, especially during sunset.
This chic upscale restaurant serves delicious Asian fusion dishes made with fresh organic ingredients. AnQi is also known for their cocktails, try a unique creation like the Sin-U-Rita that has jalapeno and rock candy. Make sure you visit on a Friday night to listen to live music.