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Agora Churrascaria Brazilian-style steakhouse; skewers of meat are sliced tableside and served by waiters dressed as gauchos. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 1830 Main St., Irvine, 949.222.9910 $$$ Map J13 www.agorachurrascaria.com

Aloha Grill Casual atmosphere, fun décor, “aloha” service. Pacific Rim/Hawaiian cuisine. Patio dining. Lunch, dinner daily with late night menu. (AE, DS, MC, V) 221 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.374.4427 $ Map N8
www.alohagrill.com

Ten Asian Bistro Waterfalls, color-kinetic walls. Innovative sushi, Japanese, Chinese, Thai fusion dishes, 100 sakes in stylish dining room. Tentation Ultra Lounge adjacent. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.660.1010 $$$ Map K13
www.tenrestaurantgroup.com


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Brussels Bistro Casual new spot in downtown Laguna serves specialties of Belgium, including Belgian beers on tap. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, MC, V) 222 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach 949.376.7955 $$ Map M15

Crab Cove
Pretty new spot with glass-covered koi stream, Buddha and wall of faux candles. Euro-Asian fare. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 8 Monarch Bay Plaza, Monarch Beach, 949.240.4401 $$ Map J16

Inka Grill
Peruvian paella, parehuela (like bouillabaisse), chicken dishes. Patio. Lunch, dinner daily; Sun. brunch. (All major cards) 260 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.444.4652. 23600 Rockfield, Lake Forest, 949.587.9008 $$ Map J13, D6

Jägerhaus
German Restaurant Authentic German fare, from bratwurst to schnitzel—and everything in between! Convenient to convention center, theme parks. All meals daily. (All major cards) 2525 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.520.9500 $$ Map I11

Marrakesh Moroccan multi-course feasts, sans silverware; b’stilla (phyllo-chicken pie). Great value. Belly-dancing weekends. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.645.8384 $$ Map L13

Mozambique
Like some African fortress gone hip and stylish. Cal-Portuguese-South African cuisine; Peri-Peri sauces are a specialty (wood-grilled giant prawns with Peri-Peri lemon butter sauce). Caged parrots, terrace bar. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 11740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7100 $$ Map I15

Muldoon’s Lively Dublin pub near Fashion Island offers lots of special events, all Irish-themed and fun. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110 $$ Map L15

No Ka Oi
Island cuisine from fried poke to macadamia nut–crusted Fijian escolar. Lunch, dinner daily, breakfast weekends. (All major cards) 215 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.960.8300 $$ Map N8

The Olde Ship
British-owned, -operated and -frequented pub and restaurant. Scottish bridie, sherry trifle. English beers on tap. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, MC, V) 709 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 714.871.7447. 1120 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, 714.550.6700 $$ Map A2, G13

Red Pearl
Tim Goodell’s excellent pan-Asian. Dinner nightly. (AE, MC, V) 412 Walnut Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.969.0224 $$ Map N9

Tommy Bahama
Island-inspired eatery under same roof as island-inspired boutique. Lunch, dinner daily. Jazz brunch. (AE, MC, V) Corona del Mar Plaza, 854 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, 949.760.8686 $$$ Map L15

Vietnam Pearl Excellent vermicelli dishes, pho (noodle soup) in storefront; fine banh mi sandwiches are $2.25! Lunch, dinner Mon.-Sat. (Cash only) 1215 Baker St., Ste. B, Costa Mesa, 714.540.2212 $ Map J12

Zankou Chicken
Crisp, golden, juicy Armenian-style rotisserie chicken—among the county’s finest chicken—in fastfood storefront comes with addictive white garlic sauce. Lunch, dinner daily. (Cash only) 2424 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.229.2060 $ Map I10

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Credit Cards Price Range
AE American Express $ under $15
MC Mastercard $$ under $30
V Visa $$$ under $50
DC Diners Club $$$$ over $50

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