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.
Pescadou Bistro offers tasty French food for everyone. The hospitality is fantastic, and the cozy decor uses rich colors and soft materials. People from Newport Beach and Southern California love this place, from the elite to trendsetters. The menu has classic bistro dishes like lobster bisque, Bouillabaisse, sardines in mustard sauce, frog legs, foie gras, rack of lamb, and sauteed vegetables. You'll find beer and wine mostly served by the glass. This is a great place to enjoy delicious French cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Lulu's Creperie Cafe has all the idyllic French countryside charm. Be it indoors or on the beautiful patio, you will be serenaded by the French experience. Delicious food, whether it is gourmet French, lovely crepes or classic American dishes, you will surely relish. And the warm hospitality and affordable prices sets the tone right for a delightful time here. At Lulu's you will feel as if you are meeting your long lost friend. Enjoy the live music nightly and on Sunday brunch, and just unwind with a great smile playing on your lips. Lulu's is known for their hearty breakfasts and brunches, so step in to have a wonderful dining experience.
With a name that means "the swallows," this romantic restaurant serves the finest of French and Belgian cuisine. Diners eat inside and enjoy the French countryside decor, or take in the fresh air on the patio. The house specialty is Poulet Marie Antoinette, a chicken breast with French cream sauce. Other delicious dishes include herb chicken, half roast duckling, veal medallions or peppercorn duck. One of the fine Belgian wines will complement your meal.
This lovely French restaurant by the sea exudes romance, comfort, coziness and has an edge with its personal touch. Gemmell's is one of Dana Point Harbor's hot restaurants, giving a culinary experience that is unforgettable. Using only natural and organic produces, the contemporary French menu offers game, poultry, seafood and desserts such as duck with caramelized banana rum, roasted rack of lamb, house smoked salmon, casserole of escargots, shrimp Provencale and more. Gemmell's serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and diners can choose to dine by the fireplace inside or on the patio.