Orange County Restaurants

Gemell’s Restaurant has been serving the citizens of Dana Point fine French cuisine for over a decade. Owner and Executive Chef Byron Gemmell is one of Orange Counties culinary elite, and his namesake restaurant reflects his depth of experience and knowledge with the dishes the serves that keep guests returning time and again. Patrons rave about the Lobster Bisque, Lamb, and Chocolate Soufflé, but with a full lunch menu, and Sunday Brunch as well, the dinner menu is not the only star in Gemell’s sky. The cozy dining room is the perfect venue for a meal with that special someone, …

The First Cabin, located in the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, perfectly captures the essence of the Newport Harbor with its panoramic bay views. The menu offers classic Californian cuisine, with dishes such as creamy lobster bisque and beef tenderloin. Complimented by a wide selection of more than 600 wines, including vintages from around the world, The First Cabin received praise for its wine collection with awards from both Wine Spectator and the Distinguished Restaurants of North America. Chef Josef Lageder uses only the freshest ingredients the season has to offer for the menu, and even offers a special wellness …

Once surrounded by an enormous orange grove, this landmark jewel was built as a family home in 1909. The Victorian decor exhibits extravagance and splendor; with warm tones accented by soft lighting and tapestries exude elegance. The atmosphere is only outdone by the kitchen’s French-influenced Northern Italian fare. The menu is peppered with fame and glamour, with playfully-named dishes such as Sophia Loren Caviar and Cartier Calamari. With 12 private rooms, the White House is ideally suited for private parties and groups; while the elegant ambiance makes the White House an excellent destination for any special occasion, large or small.

The Orange County Mining Co. is located in the hills, boasts a panoramic view of Orange County. In the tradition of the mining days of Silverado Canyon, the restaurant is patterned after the steak houses and saloons frequented by the prospectors of old. The Orange County mining Co. sits upon the old silver mine sites of the canyon. Relics displayed within the restaurant's interior are genuine artifacts of the mining era. The kitchen serves hearty American fare such as steaks, grilled chicken, and seafood. The full bar refreshes guests thirsts with traditional cocktails as well as bottled and draught beer …

Located in the heart of downtown Fullerton, The Cellar is located in the basement of downtown Fullerton’s historic three-story Villa del Sol, the setting is reminiscent of the Old Europe. With a heavy-beamed ceiling, stone walls, and crystal chandeliers, the restaurant promises an intimate and romantic setting. The Old-World charm extends to the French-inspired menu, with courses such as lobster bisque and Norwegian smoked salmon. The exquisite fine dining experience is crowned by the Cellar's award-winning wine collection featuring an extensive selection of over 1400 wines.

A classic American Steakhouse with both surf and turf options, Sam and Harry's originated in Washington DC. Now residing in Newport Beach, Sam and Harry's brings fresh seafood and steak to the coastal regions. Enjoy USDA Prime Aged Beef and fresh seafood flown in daily from both the lunch and dinner menu, or take dining to a new level by choosing the restaurant's Wine Program where staff will assist you in learning about wines from over 4,000 vineyards and a myriad of regions.

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La Cave is a hip retro place to get your fill of meat and potatoes. Offering a dinner menu filled with both steaks and seafood, La cave is a delightful mix of 1970s playful decor and a modern day steak restaurant. Enjoy the food and drinks at La Cave in Costa Mesa voted by KCAL 9 as one of Southern Californias top steak houses as well as being recognized by Last Call Magazine's First Annual Bar of the year.

New Port Beach's Cucina Alessa is an easy going, fun family restaurant. A great place for sunday brunches, lunches, and dinners, Cucina Alessa has been praised in both the OC Register as well as Coast for its Italian cuisine. With Master Chef Ugo D'Orso by its side this restaurant brings to Orange County some delectable Italian dishes for the entire family to enjoy!

Come and enjoy some of Costa Mesa's premium sushi at Zipangu. Complete with a lunch and dinnge menu, the restaurant even has a lounge and bar area. It's a great place to relax and grab some very authentic sushi or traditional Japanese dishes. And since it's located at The Lab Anti-mall you can enjoy a meal before or after a hard day of shopping.

Pinot Provence is a comfortable setting for fine dining French cuisine. Warm, chic, and reminiscent of the South of France, Pinot Provence offers Breakfast, lunch, dinner and a mouthwatering dessert menu. Chef Joseph Petrie showcases such desserts like the Burnt Sugar Pot de Crème and a selection of dessert cocktails for any occasion.

The 14,000 square foot Seafood and Brewery, Taps Fish House and Brewery is notorious for their history of hospitality and keen ability to make premium steak and seafood dishes. The restaurant in itself has the ability to seat up to 500 guests making it a great place for your next party or special occasion or come and sip their in house brewed European ales and lagers.

The Stonehill Tavern is a modern day tavern at Dana Point's St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel. Part of Michael Mina's restaurants, Stonehill Tavern offers a variety of steak and seafood dishes, not to mention classic desserts and beverages like Mina's Classic Root-beer Float, a twist on a classic American favorite.

Dine at one of Dana Point's quality sushi restaurants. Sushi, sashimi, hand-rolls and cut rolls are just some options on the dinner menu.Along with selections from the "dinning" menu you can choose from crab cakes, calamari, and even chicken dishes. Mahe restaurant is a laid back surfer atmosphere and fine dining calibrated kitchen.

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Restaurants are an art form to David Wilhelm. From his early years in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in Southern California, to his current role at the helm of a successful roster of concepts—David has virtually redefined “Bistro” dining. The "symphony of pleasures" he has created encompasses a unique blend of authentic ambiance, impeccable service and delectable cuisine. Our lively “American in Paris” atmosphere blends your favorite neighbor café with the best of Parisian bistros.

Hush, named for its understated elegance and simplicity, blends extraordinary contemporary American Cuisine, an expansive world-class wine collection and a welcome atmosphere that is sure to satisfy the most discriminating palates.

The charming atmosphere in Chat Noir pays homage to classic Parisian bistros, where understated elegance meets chic casual without sacrificing a modicum of quality. The menu offers Parisian classics from forest mushroom crepes to Burgundy escargots, with a whole section devoted to “Steak Frites,” boasting a Prime steak selection that rivals any steakhouse. Live jazz and an excellent selection of French champagne, wine, and beer, add to the ambiance, which is so charmingly authentic that by the time you conclude your meal with a hot chocolate soufflé for two, you might just believe you have been transported to Paris.

Michael Kang is the owner and Executive Chef of the 5' restaurant in Laguna Beach, California. Since 1985, Kang has served Orange County residents the best in non-traditional Chinese-French cuisine, creating masterful dishes that are unconventional to both the palate and the eye.