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 Ambrosia Located inside the OC Pavilion, Ambrosia is famous for delectable food, but it’s not just Ambrosia’s meals that tantalize. Every lush leather booth table seating boasts Spiegelau crystal stemware and long stemmed roses. Listen to live jazz during lunch and dinner as Chris Williams, OC Pavilion’s jazz vocalist, serenades diners while guests enjoy ginger crusted snapper, red crab spring rolls, and lobster ginger dashi. Be sure to complete your meal with tableside Bananas Foster Flambé or Manjari Chocolate cake filled with delicious passion fruit caramel. Larger parties can choose between five elaborately themed private dining rooms; The Wine Cellar, The Lodge, El Presidente, Dome of the Sea, and The Board Room. 801 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. 714.550.0811www.ambrosiafinedining.com
First Cabin First-class seafood, stellar bay views. All meals daily. (All major cards) Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.5000 $$$ Map M14 |
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American • Brew Pubs • California Cuisine • Chinese • Continental • Cuban • Eclectic • French • Indian • International • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican/Southwestern • Persian • Quick Bites • Seafood • Steak • Supper Clubs • Tea • Thai • Theme
Chart House Distinctive architecture; seafood dishes, many with Asian touches, aged beef, signature salad bar. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 34442 Green Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.1183. 2801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.548.5889 $$ Map J16, M13
Chimayo at the Beach Rustic South Seas at vibrant sandfront venue; by David Wilhelm. Lunch, dinner daily; Sun. brunch. (All major cards) Pier Plaza, 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.7273 $$ Map N9
Duke’s Above the sand with endless ocean views, surf memorabilia; Hawaiian-inspired seafood, prime steaks in Hawaiian beach house ambience. Lunch Tues.-Sat.; dinner nightly. (AE, DS, MC, V) Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, 317 Pacific Coast Hwy., 714.374.6446 $$ Map N9
Harbor Grill Excellent mesquite-grilled seafood, pastas gumbos, bouillabaisse. Lunch, dinner daily; Sun. brunch. (All major cards) 34499 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.240.1416 $$$ Map K16
McCormick and Schmick’s Classic Pacific Northwest fish house recipes, some Pacific Rim, classic brass and wood décor. Great clam chowder. Home of local brewery Bayhawk. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 2000 S. Main St., Irvine, 949.756.0505 $$$ Map L14
Rockin’ Baja Lobster Seafood Baja–style. Signature Baja bucket. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 2104 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949.723.0606 $ Map N13
Roys Inspired cuisine from Pacific Rim pioneer Roy Yamaguchi and protégé Christopher Garnier; excellent Yamaguchi sushi and sashimi. Start with pineapple-infused Hawaiian martini. (All major cards) Fashion Island, 453 Newport Center Drive., Newport Beach, 949.640.ROYS $$$ Map L15
Scott’s Seafood San Francisco-style seafood and steaks, walking distance from performing arts and shopping venues. Lunch, dinner daily; Sat.-Sun. brunch. (All major cards) 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.979.2400 $$$ Map J13
The Fish Market They harpoon their own swordfish, co-own an oyster farm. Menu updated twice daily. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, DS, MC, V) Irvine Spectrum Center, 85 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.727.FISH $$ Map D5
21 Oceanfront Special-occasion destination. Fantastic Alaskan king crab legs, Mexican prawns, oysters Rockefeller, steak Diane. Great view of ... the oceanfront! Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 2100 W. Oceanfront (Newport Pier), Newport Beach, 949.673.2100 $$$ Map N13
The Beachcomber “Where Every Night Is Saturday Night, And Saturday Night Is New Year’s Eve.” The Beachcomber, housed in the Historic District at Crystal Cove State Park, has a unique mix of fresh organic breakfast items, non-traditional menu creations and beach favorites. Dinner dining options include flat iron steak, grilled swordfish and Chile maple glazed salmon. Don’t miss the martini flag raising every night at 5 p.m. and sunset. Open everyday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shuttle leaves from the Los Trancos parking lot every 10 minutes. Host a group event in the Historic District with Beachcomber Café Catering. All major credit cards accepted. Please visit us on the web for more information. 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast 949.376.6900