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| Avo’s Bistro Continental/Mediterranean menu: Greek, Armenian, Israeli, European (and American) dishes. Tableside-flamed cheese; seven-hour roasted lamb. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 580 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.556.6555 $$ Map J13 Black Sheep Bistro Wake-up call for taste buds. Successful mix-and-match format of dishes, sauces and preparations. Dinner Tues.-Sat. (AE, D, MC, V) 303 El Camino Real, Tustin, 714.544.6060 $$$ Map C4 Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar Uva outdoor pavilion offers 40 California wines by the glass and tapas; upstairs is Catal, Downtown Disney’s finest dining. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) Downtown Disney, 1580 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.774.4442 $$$ Map I10 Coach’s Mediterranean Grill Greek specialties, kebabs, bowls (chicken, beef, lamb), pastas, soups, pita sandwiches. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, MC, V) 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.969.2233 $$ Map N9 Motif Euro-eclectic dishes— five-onion soup with Sur Choix Gruyere; grilled quail with Thai spices; coco-pistachio baked rack of lamb—amid ocean views. (All meals daily. (All major cards) St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa, 1 Monarch Beach, Dana Point, 949.234.3320 $$$ Map J16 |
Panini Garden Bistro Salads, grilled panini sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, seafood, espresso bar. Breakfast, lunch daily; dinner Thurs.–Sat. (AE, MC, V) 4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.660.1019. $$ Map K13 Studio Top marks for cuisine, décor and service. Think of chef James Boyce as nothing less than artist in residence. Bluff-top free-standing Craftsman-inspired cottage has drop-dead gorgeous ocean panoramas, too. Dinner Tues.–Sun. (All major cards) Montage Resort and Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 866.271.6953 $$$$ Map I16 |
Zov’s Bistro Zov Karamardian’s acclaimed take on eastern Med cuisine. Lamb rack with roast garlic pomegranate sauce, Moroccan salmon with Israeli toasted saffron couscous. Bakery, too. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner Tues.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. (AE, MC, V) Enderle Center, 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714.838.8855 $$$ Map C4 |
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American • Brew Pubs • California Cuisine • Chinese • Continental • Cuban • Eclectic • French • Indian • International • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican/Southwestern • Persian • Quick Bites • Seafood • Steak • Supper Clubs • Tea • Thai • Theme
Caffe Panini Salads, grilled panini sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, seafood, espresso bar. Breakfast, lunch daily; dinner Thurs.–Sat. 2333 E Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, 949.650.0101. $$ Map M15
Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe Embracing the slogan "Life is one long weekend," Tommy Bahama’s provides a relaxing, tropical atmosphere complete with sterling hospitality and island inspired cuisine. The eclectic menu is a cosmopolitan collection of dishes from places as diverse as Jamaica, Barbados, Hawaii and beyond. Tommy’s World Famous Coconut Shrimp and mouth-watering Key Lime martini are sure to help anyone unwind. For dessert, be sure to save room for the incredible Pina Colada cake, the perfect end to an evening in paradise. A full selection of cocktails, beer and wine available. Lunch is served daily at 11am, and dinner begins daily at 5pm. Reservations recommended. Spend a weekend in the Caribbean any day of the week at Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe. 854 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, 949.760.8686