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1. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(8431)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 150 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. Book your next meal, event or private room with us!
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2. Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(9217)
Price: Expensive
• American • Costa Mesa
Booked 90 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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3. Morton's The Steakhouse - Anaheim
4.6
Exceptional(3692)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Anaheim
Booked 58 times today
Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.
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4. The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(5054)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 61 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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5. Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana
4.4
Awesome(2194)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Santa Ana
Booked 10 times today
WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilledand served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com
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6. SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine
4.4
Awesome(750)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Irvine
Booked 36 times today
SOL Irvine offers the perfect setting for any occasion, from company luncheons to intimate dinner date nights. Savor our handcrafted margaritas, like the bold Pineapple Serrano Margarita, and indulge in flavorful dishes such as the Vampiro Taco, all inspired by fresh coastal cooking. With open bars, cozy fire pits, and an impressive tequila and mezcal collection, our warm and inviting atmosphere creates an unforgettable experience. Be sure to join us for Weekday Happy Hour, Taco & Tequila Tuesday, and our Weekend Brunch!
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7. The Hobbit
4.7
Exceptional(1435)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Orange
Booked 6 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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8. Zov's Bistro Tustin
4.6
Exceptional(1876)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Tustin
Booked 17 times today
Rated as one of the top restaurants in Orange County by Zagat, Southern California Restaurant Writers and Orange County Business Journal. This chef driven concept is the original restaurant by esteemed cookbook author, Chef Zov Karamardian. Zov's Bistro, Bakery & Cafe has a commitment to providing guests with the finest dining experience. Zov's Bistro serves California Mediterranean inspired cuisine in a unique ambience which mixes the sophistication of bistro elegance, with the relaxed comfort of casual California dining.
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9. Il Fornaio - Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(4062)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 41 times today
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.
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10. Prego Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1454)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tustin
Booked 11 times today
Prego's ambiance blends the warmth & rustic charm of old-world Italy with the electricity and vibrancy of a cosmopolitan restaurant. A lively exhibition kitchen with corner Raw Bar allows diners to view the artful chefs creating delicious dishes. Our restaurant seats up to 300 guests, with small scale options too, perfect for private events & catering services.Prego offers daily lunch & dinner, and weekly food & drink deals such as Small Bites Tuesdays, Hospitality Night on Wednesdays, Tequila Thursdayas, and a Raw Bar on Friday & Saturday nights.The menu emphasizes regional Italian cuisine, featuring authentic pizza, freshly made pastas, grilled fresh fish, spit-roasted meats, fowl, cocktails, and an extensive list of wines from Italy and California. Our homemade desserts & pastries make a perfect ending to an unforgettable dining experience.Prego has received fine-dining awards from the Restaurant Writers Association, the Wine and Food Society of Southern California, and more.

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