4 Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

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1. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2722)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 68 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

2. Pelican Grill

4.8

Exceptional(3265)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Newport Beach

Booked 21 times today

Pelican Grill, nestled within the prestigious 5-Star, 5-Diamond Resort at Pelican Hill, is Newport Coast's ultimate dining destination. Adjacent to two stunning 18-hole golf courses, "The Grill" offers an elevated take on casual Southern California Cuisine. Our culinary team emphasizes innovation and vibrant flavors by using the freshest local and hyper-local ingredients, working with local vendors such as Oak Grove Farms. While also sourcing pick of the season fruits and vegetables from Local Farmers Markets. You will indulge in the finest cuts of land and sea, expertly paired with selections from our extensive wine list. Whether you're enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the lounge or savoring caviar on the veranda, our impeccable service ensures an unforgettable dining experience

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3. Hannas Prime Steak

4.9

Exceptional(3503)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 27 times today

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar was established in 2005 and has quickly become one of Orange County’s premiere dining establishments. Named one of the U.S. top 100 restaurants, Hanna's Restaurant & Bar offers modern American Steakhouse cuisine prepared with classic, traditional flair. Our appetite for an exceptional dining experience is rooted deep in our passion for extraordinary culinary creations and exemplified in our award-wining service and ambiance. From our friendly bartenders, vibrant ambiance, outgoing wait staff, and incredible menu, our guests are always embraced in a comforting fashion. And on any given night you can always find owner David Hanna mingling among guests and ensuring that every detail of their experience at Hanna’s is nothing short of extraordinary.

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4. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(738)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 18 times today

Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge is a modern speakeasy with the allure of old Hollywood, offering a menu of east coast classics with west coast flavor and finesse. This chef driven, husband and wife owned restaurant provides a comfortable neighborhood dining experience. Scarlet offers local, quality ingredients carefully curated to meet every diners desires. Scarlet is a place for everyone to enjoy a date night or just a quick bite at the bar. Scarlet introduces a new menu every season courtesy of Chef-Owner Paige Riordan and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Martinez. Enjoy a taste of the season from Scarlet’s dining room or heated canyon-view patio and. Scarlet elevates the plate with a new menu of dishes brimming with bold, finessed flavor highlighting peak-of-season ingredients, humanely raised prime meats, and sustainable seafood, reflective of Riordan’s East Coast roots.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

2. Pelican Grill

3. Hannas Prime Steak

4. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

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