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1. Habana - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(2757)
Price: Expensive
• Cuban • Costa Mesa
Booked 81 times today
Habana is located inside The Lab in Costa Mesa. Habana features a beautiful and romantic patio and an intimate bar that will transport you to the heart of Cuba. Enjoy our Cuban-inspired menu and handcrafted fresh Mojitos.
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2. Izakaya Hachi Costa Mesa
4.6
Exceptional(255)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Costa Mesa
Booked 23 times today
Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving japanese tapas, yakitori, fresh oysters, shabu shabu, traditional sushi, and a variety of unique and exclusive sake from japan.We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later then your reservation time. Seating availability are base on the business volume, all request are not guaranteed. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!$30 corkage fee per bottle up to 750ml and $60 for 750ml+Daily Operation From 5PM-11PM, Last Call at 10PM
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3. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(8237)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 161 times today
Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events.
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4. North Italia – Irvine
4.5
Awesome(5415)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 150 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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5. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(8203)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 143 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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6. Nobu Newport
4.7
Exceptional(2544)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Newport Beach
Booked 68 times today
Nobu Newport Beach is now open for in person dining, in addition to takeout and delivery! If you are unable to book a reservation for a specific time, please call the restaurant directly.To ensure we are adhering to the health and safety guidelines, and to reopen as safely and responsibly as possible, we are requiring guests entering our premises to wear protective face masks. ----------------------------------------Nobu Newport Beach, located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, will serve Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned signature cuisine such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Black Cod Miso with incredible views of the Newport Harbor.Designed by Studio PCH, Nobu Newport Beach has been crafted with their signature aesthetic of comfort and refined details in mind, to create a simple and elegant atmosphere. Guests will be able to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining in the two-story space and will have access to the bar & l
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7. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Costa Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(171)
Price: Very Expensive
• Yakiniku • Costa Mesa
Booked 33 times today
Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.Manpuku Community!We are now open for inside dinning ONLY.Please call at 714-708-3290 if you have any questions. Thank you!-Restaurant Policy-We hold reservations for 10 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 10 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 1hour 45 min dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.
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8. Benihana - Newport Beach, CA
4.3
Awesome(4961)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Newport Beach
Booked 127 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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9. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
4.7
Exceptional(711)
Price: Expensive
• American • Irvine
Booked 27 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.
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10. Maggiano's - South Coast Plaza
4.6
Exceptional(8034)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Costa Mesa
Booked 134 times today
Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's South Coast Plaza and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Conveniently located five minutes from the John Wayne Airport, 15 minutes from the beach, and a short walk from premium shopping, our South Coast Plaza location has much to offer. Visit us at 3333 Bristol St. and book your reservation today!

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  • Darrell
    California Central Coast •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a wonderful and tasty meal of seven fishes with wine pairings. Each fish item was the freshest and tastiest I have had and we buy our home fish from Santa Monica Seafood which is excellent but not as good as O Sea! My wife and I also did the wine pairings and enjoyed each wine and was relieved that none were too large. I apologized to Mike that we have not visited O Sea since last Christmas! Our New Years Resolution is to visit more often! Maybe O Sea could have more fish themed dinners like the opening day of trout season in CA…the first Saturday in April.
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    O SEA | seafood for thoughtPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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    4.8
  • ChaundraVIP
    Los Angeles •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    From the Service to the food... it was AMAZING!!! Drinks were delicious. I would suggest the margarita flight. Each and every one was soooo good!!!
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    Santo Remedio Mexican Resto-BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Orange
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    4.6
  • mike
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful staff, good food! Great ambience. Totally enjoyed the experience.
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    Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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    4.7
  • IanVIP
    Los Angeles •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Benny and Mary's gave us an absolutely world class experience. From their thoughtful, hand-written "Happy Anniversary" note, to the exceptional food, to the premium care and service their staff provided, our night was so memorable. This will now be our go-to restaurant for special occasions. Our only regret is that we didn't discover it earlier. Thank you Benny and Mary's for making our anniversary night so special!
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    Benny & Mary'sPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Irvine
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    4.5
  • Kate
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 13, 2024
    Our server Jasmine was great! We had an amazing family dinner. The food was yummy and the staff was very attentive :)
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    RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Chino Hills, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Chino Hills
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