Best Restaurants for People Watching in Fountain Valley

103 restaurants available nearby

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1. Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

4.7

Exceptional(1862)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Costa Mesa

Booked 4 times today

We believe in locally sourcing seasonal, farm fresh vegetables and the freshest, most sustainable seafood available. Our artisanal craft cocktails are the ideal aperitif and we offer a range of wines from which to select the perfect pairing.

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2. Élephante - Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1316)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 259 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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3. Palmilla Newport Beach Cocina y Tequila

4.8

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newport Beach

Booked 16 times today

Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila features home-style Mexican cuisine featuring the freshest seafood and the finest cuts of beef, along with an amazing selection of premium tequilas, mezcals and globally inspired wines. Both Palmilla Hermosa Beach and Palmilla Newport Beach feature lovely outdoor patio areas, perfect for soaking up the sea breezes from the Pacific ocean just footsteps away. Palmilla’s sophisticated, yet inviting dining rooms showcase imported, custom-made furniture and decor that transports guests to Mexico’s luxurious coastal landscapes. When dining at Palmilla, you will feel as if you’ve been transported to an upscale boutique hotel in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which is where much of the inspiration of the design came from.

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4. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(8560)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Newport Beach

Booked 92 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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5. Javier's Crystal Cove

4.7

Exceptional(94)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newport Beach

Booked 272 times today

Artistically designed with unique sculptures, Javier's Crystal Cove provides guests with ocean views in a cozy, contemporary atmosphere to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. It opened its doors in 2008 on Newport Beach and is conveniently close to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center. This restaurant offers guests an upscale dining experience with such entrees as the Maine lobster enchilada topped with Monterey jack cheese and grilled chicken breasts braised in chipotle sauce. Javier's Crystal Cove serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes, appetizers and delicious desserts. It has a full bar that features numerous tequilas, cocktails, beers and wine. Javier's Crystal Cove also offers outdoor dining. It accepts reservations over the phone and online.

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6. Bluefin Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1204)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Booked 13 times today

Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.

7. Catch LA

4.7

Exceptional(10171)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 164 times today

Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

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8. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11161)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 176 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

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9. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6

Exceptional(698)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 65 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

10. Centrico

4.3

Awesome(103)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Anaheim

Booked 30 times today

From the heart and mind of Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, the Downtown Disney® District’s new open-air Mexican restaurant and cantina is the perfect gathering place. At Céntrico, create memories over the vibrant flavors of outstanding specialty cocktails and authentic dishes inspired by Chef Carlos’s childhood in Mexico.

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Terry
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Tonight we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of our 1st date, and we wouldn’t have had dinner anywhere else. Waitresses Allie and Kim are terrific and our friends. Five stars.
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Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Newport Beach
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4.7
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Angela
Las Vegas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall the experience was great from the food, to the service and everything in between. The staff are very friendly, attentive and make sure that you are taken care of. The updates that have been made really add to the experience. Thank you for a great time.
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Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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Pearlvip
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server, Michael was exceptional. Great cocktails and dining experience.
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Leatherby's Cafe RougePrice: Expensive• Californian• Costa Mesa
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4.7
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Michael
Vancouver / British Columbia •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
As always best fish in Southern California. Excellent Nihonshu is available as well.
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Bluefin RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Newport Beach
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4.8
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Timvip
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Angelina was great! All employees we enter acted with were amazing. We will be back
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Palmilla Newport Beach Cocina y TequilaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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4.8

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103 restaurants available nearby

1. Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

2. Élephante - Santa Monica

3. Palmilla Newport Beach Cocina y Tequila

4. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

5. Javier's Crystal Cove

6. Bluefin Restaurant

7. Catch LA

8. Musso & Frank Grill

9. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

10. Centrico

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