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.
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.
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.
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.
Continue your dreamy vacation at Downtown Disney with a visit to Catal. Fine Mediterranean cuisine served here has hints from France, Italy, Spain and Greece. Get into the groove with paella a la Valencia, duck leg confit and spinach tortellini. The bar serves innovative, themed drinks, tapas, sandwiches and salads. And if you feel like it, you can request a table outdoors. The management announces events seasonally.
Mama D’s Italian Kitchen is a quaint Italian restaurant. The place is very warm and welcoming; it has a modern decor and is quite spacious hence can accommodate larger groups with ease. Everything on their menu is cooked to perfection with the use of authentic Italian techniques which were inherited by the owner from her grandmother. From starters like Bruschetta to mains like pizzas, oven-baked dishes like pastas, lasagna and more, food is served in generous portions here with utmost attention to presentation. Food can be complemented with beer or wine and you can rely on your friendly waiters for suggestions about the same.
Juice Joint Deli is a Juice bar that caters to delicious smoothies, shakes, sandwiches, juices and other Mexican edibles. They also create good breakfast and brunch meals apart from health juices and smoothies. A separate kids menu is available for your young ones. You can opt for customization of your sandwich, smoothie or juice as well.
Craving Asian cuisine? Don't have to look far for there is a cool joint know as Tasty Food to Go specializing in authentic Thai and exotic Laotian cuisine in Long Beach. Ideally viewed as a take-out place, there are some seats to eat there as well in the outdoor patio. Some of the recommended delicacies are Yum Nuea/ Beef Salad, Thai Chow Mein Noodles, Green Curry, Vegetarian Stir-Fry and Shrimp Roll. The rates are affordable so if you wish for tempting and delicious Asian take-outs, visit this place!
Alta Baja Market is a unique, one-of-a-kind store that specializes in products that derive from the American Southwest, Mexico and California. Some of the products include wine, beer, crafts and home goods that come from these regions. Additionally, the shop provides classes and workshops in cooking, demos, pop-up dinners and idea swaps. Its location in the 4th Street Market is also another reason why people are attracted to Alta Baja.
The Vox Kitchen in Fountain Valley is one of the best places in the city to savor some Asian food. This is not just any Asian restaurant, but an eatery that serves an array of flavors from all over the continent, emphasizing Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines. Specialties include Garlic Noodles, Garlic Rice, Lomo Saltado, and the Korean Peach Salad. Items on the menu are quite reasonable too and do not put much weight on the pocket.
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.
This popular spot has been serving healthy and fun food in a bohemian setting for more than 25 years. Here you'll find favorites like cheese fondue, spicy tortilla soup, a crunchy Mexican Caesar salad and more. The mushroom crepes are also excellent. The atmosphere is pleasant, friendly and is capped off by live piano music indoors and bands outdoors in the summer months. Reservations are accepted for parties of 8 or more. A full bar is available.