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A photo of A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd restaurant
1. A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd
4.8
Exceptional(1927)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newport Beach
Booked 46 times today
Since 1922 The Arches has been the destination for fine dining in Newport Beach. Known for it’s amazing steak and seafood menu It is a place where celebrities and local customers can dine in privacy. With grand renovations and its rebirth as A Restaurant this landmark will once again be a haven for classic culinary experiences. Chef Roberto Gomez and wine director Steven Ackad have created a perfect alchemy with their creations.
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2. Bosscat Orange
4.7
Exceptional(561)
Price: Expensive
• American • Orange
Booked 39 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 best 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 & Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. New flavors and recipes are often brought into the kitchen. All cooks on staff are encouraged to brainstorm and eat with the executive chef, Peter Petro. This collaborative process is the foundation of their culinary art. Encouraging and fostering new ideas with seasonal produce, meats and spices fosters the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate.
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3. Anaheim White House
4.7
Exceptional(2644)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Anaheim
Booked 33 times today
Anaheim White House is now accepting dinner reservations for limited indoor dining and also al fresco dining complete with covered canopy and heaters. The turn of the century mansion was remodeled in 2018 with 12 private rooms and dining areas. Enjoy gourmet Italian fine dining featuring items such as Caviar, filet mignon, salmon and a variety of pastas and pizzas just to name a few. Our award winning wine list offers wines from around the globe. An extraordinary dining experience.
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4. Rothschild's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1709)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newport Beach
Booked 29 times today
Rothschild's has been the cornerstone of Corona Del Mar for over 40 years. It has been family owned since early conception and has become a place where our customers and staff have come to call home.
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5. The Hobbit
4.6
Exceptional(1414)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Orange
Booked 4 times today
* Please use 7:00 for reservations, as we only have one seating per evening. The "New" Hobbit Restaurant is open!Owner Matt McKinney invites you to a fine dining experience in a remodeled 1930's farmhouse.Several different dining rooms, with their own personalities, enhance the natural feel of the restaurant. All three floors are available for dining, even our Wine Cellar! Our six course prix fixe menu is $150.00 per person, an 18% gratuity and tax will be added to your dinner tab.
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6. Bluewater Grill- Newport Beach
4.5
Awesome(827)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 49 times today
Bluewater Grill offers fresh seafood and American fare in a historic location overlooking the Newport Beach bay. Whether looking for classically prepared seafood or something specially created by Executive Chef Albert Serrano, diners at Bluewater Grill will find an extensive menu and fresh ingredients to keep them hooked. Guests may even see catches made by the restaurant's Pilikia, a harpoon boat. Walk into the Bluewater Grill and sample shellfish options or a favorite like the Chipotle Blackened Swordfish. If you're out and about, tie your boat up at the dock and enjoy freshly cut Today's Fish offerings, or a simple crabcake appetizer. For those looking for something from the land, a Bluewater Burger or Chicken Under a Brick are sure to hit the spot, while the Key Lime Pie or Java Mud Pie add the perfect finishing touch.
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7. Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1084)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Orange
Booked 11 times today
Located in historic Old Towne Orange, HAVEN craft kitchen+bar has become known for its warm, comfortable setting; extensive and unique selection of beer, wine, and cocktails; and high quality, freshly prepared food, maintaining purveyors of local or organic produce, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry. HAVEN boasts a selection of rotating independent craft beers on tap and a specially curated list in bottle & cans. Choose from one Orange Counties largest selection of specialty bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys; and an award-winning wine list, with numerous by the glass. In addition, you can enjoy a seasonal craft cocktail, or one of our hand-selected craft spirits.
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8. O Sea
4.8
Exceptional(781)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Orange
Booked 15 times today
O SEA — a seafood restaurant of time and place in the historic Plaza district of Old Towne Orange, recently recognized by the Los Angeles Times as the Best Seafood Restaurant in Orange County and by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of Excellence. Something fun, something different, something fresh — O SEA is where seafood is headed. Think salmon ceviche in coconut leche de tigre, tuna poke in gochujang dressing, crispy oaxacan hot shrimp, west coast oysters on the half with thai red curry and tajin’d lime.Responsibly-procured, best-in-class products, served consistently and at a value, with deeply craveable and seasonal flavors — welcome to O SEA.We can’t wait to serve you.
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9. URBANA
4.7
Exceptional(411)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Anaheim
Booked 3 times today
Influenced by the authentic offerings of Mexico, URBANA brings an innovative fine dining experience to the Anaheim Packing House. Amazing Handcrafted Cocktails are a compliment to the menu. Gourmet Tacos with robust flavors, Fresh Ceviche's and other plates with traditional flavors are available to enjoy in Urbana's beautiful setting.*In order for all guests to enjoy the URBANA experience, we enforce a 90minute maximum time seating policy on weekend nights and special events. We are only accepting Credit Card Payments, NO CASH*
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10. Perla Mexican Cuisine
4.0
Excellent(228)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Santa Ana
Booked 1 time today
Located in the energetic, historic street of the Downtown Santa Ana on the corner of W Fourth St & N Birch St, Perla is a new authentic, family owned restaurant. Perla is truly an authentic representation of the culinary diversity of Mexico. The main focus is to introduce the traditional Mexican flavors enhanced with a personal touch of long family recipes and traditions.

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  • Cassandra
    Orange County •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Incredible. I can’t believe I have never been here before, but I understand why so many people say it’s their favorite restaurant! Bravo!
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    A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport BlvdPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newport Beach
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    4.8
  • Jodi
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Table was ready when when got there. Surprisedly not booked-out. So we received a 4 seater for 2 people. Thank goodness because the Thanksgiving prix-fix menu was insane and took up the entire table. Besides turkey, ham plus you could add prime rib for $10.00. Mashed potatoes green beans casserole yams mac and cheese all of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Huge to go boxes which were definitely needed. Wish I could remember our waiter name whom was an absolute pleasure. Hate to say it but one of the best Thanksgiving meals ever. Sorry mom.
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    Bosscat OrangePrice: Expensive• American• Orange
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    4.7
  • CANDICE
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The White House is my favorite restaurant. The food is wonderful and the ambiance is exquisite. Our waiter was attentive and we had a wonderful time. There are not enough adjectives to accurately describe this terrific establishment. A real plus for me was the vegan menu that they have added. For the first time in years, I was able to have Thanksgiving with all of my children without making them compromise their culinary choices. We had a wonderful experience today.
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    Anaheim White HousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Anaheim
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    4.7
  • Suevip
    Orange County •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Upstairs, early in evenings is where we prefer due to noise....it was so elegant and great!! Waiter was delightful and food impeccably done and tasty. I highly reccomend this Restaurant. We have been eating here with family and friends for over 30 years. Young and Older love it!!!
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    Rothschild's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newport Beach
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Dinervip
    Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 9, 2024
    Such a great experience, probably our next go-to for anniversaries!
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    The HobbitPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Orange
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    4.6

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