With its palazzo-like setting, delectable cuisine and exemplary service, this award-winning restaurant is a perennial favorite with Orange County diners.
Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey.
Lunch/Dinner: Monday-Friday, Dinner: Saturday

Web Site: http://www.antonello.com

Your senses will feast upon Persian-inspired décor and mouthwatering cuisine at this exotic restaurant. Sample delicious appetizers, aromatic rice dishes and savory shish kebab. The upstairs is a beautiful location for a special event or business luncheon.
Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey



Web Site: http://www.daryasouthcoastplaza.com

Check out this casual and cozy neighborhood restaurant featuring New York-style pizzas, salads, pasta, chicken and seafood. Each selection is based on three generations of family recipes with generous portions at reasonable prices.

Web Site: http://www.finbars.com

Unwind amidst fragrant flowers, lush plants and the sound of cascading water from the imported tile fountain. Le Chateau, in the Ayres Hotel & Suites, offers a warm and intimate setting with a wide variety of continental cuisine as well as the finest service.

Lawry's Carvery invites you to savor hand-carved sandwiches on Artisan breads, featuring Certified Angus Prime Rib, USDA Certified Prime Roast Beef, Rotisserie Turkey and Beef Brisket. Also enjoy complete platter meals, signature soups, fresh salads, desserts and premium beverages. Experience the taste and culinary excellence of Lawry's Carvery, a quick-casual concert by the creators of Lawry's The Prime Rib.
Lawry's Carvery is open for lunch, dinner and to-go.

Web Site: http://www.lawrysonline.com/carvery_gen_info.asp

Just like in Little Italy a trip to Maggiano’s® is as much about feeding memories, as is it about feeding people. That’s why Maggiano’s is more than just a place to eat, it’s a place where you and your friends and family can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect.

At Maggiano’s, you’ll find authentic Italian-American cuisine prepared by gifted chefs, old-neighborhood charm and generous portions being passed around the table. Try any one of their made-from-scratch dishes like the Lobster Fettuccine or the Baked Ziti & Sausage. You’ll taste all the passion that goes into their food and truly understand what they mean when tjey say, “Food is love.”

Reserve your table today. Carryout, Delivery and Banquets also available. Reservations online at www.maggianos.com or by phone:
Private Dining: 714.546.9006
Carryout and Delivery: 714.546.9555

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Maggiano's continues to get bigger and better as the latest phase of their complete restaurant remodel is unveiled. The new dining room has just opened on November 15th, so be sure to stop in and be among the first to enjoy the new accommodations.

Be on the lookout for an even bigger dining room upgrade and beautiful new Banquet rooms to premier in early Spring 2009.

Web Site: http://www.maggianos.com

Mastro’s Steakhouse offers a cosmopolitan, upscale dining experience in an intimate, yet high-energy atmosphere. The restaurant serves classic steakhouse fare along with succulent fresh seafood, sinful desserts and an expansive wine list.

Web Site: http://www.mastrossteakhouse.com/

A local favorite for 15 years, the Newport Rib Company offers the best baby-back ribs in Orange County, plus aged, black Angus beef, six different chicken selections, and fresh swordfish along with salads and sandwiches. This family-owned and operated landmark also offers a full bar, banquet facilities and catering.

Web Site: http://www.ribcompany.com/

Feast on pastas, seafood, meats and Italian regional specialties; or, refresh yourself with cappuccino and a lush dessert while you watch the world go by at this lively trattoria.

Web Site: http://www.nellocucina.com/

2009 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Winner! With its flower-laden dining room and enchanting patio, Pinot Provence offers a romantic setting in the heart of Orange County. Voted "Best French Restaurant in Orange County" by MyFoxLA.com, Pinot Provence brings all the warmth and rustic charm of Southern France to Costa Mesa's ultra-stylish Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel. Guests are lavished with the finest culinary delicacies showcasing seasonal ingredients, classic and contemporary favorites, and an award-winning wine list. Easy, elegant service makes events and celebrations a breeze. Part of Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Restaurant Group.

Web Site: http://www.patinagroup.com/pinotprovence

Located across the street from South Coast Plaza, come enjoy contemporary Indian cuisine featuring new interpretations plus classics such as Tandoori and vegetarian dishes in an elegant setting.
Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey

Web Site: http://www.royalkhyber.com/

This popular, award-winning restaurant is known for its quality dining experience that is as famous for its classically prepared fresh seafood as for its aged prime beef. Save room for a sumptuous dessert.

Web Site: http://www.scottsseafood.com/

Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, served everyday at Skosh Monahan’s Restaurant. Sample the appetizers, peruse the ever-growing wine selections and engage in that old Irish custom of “blarney.” Menu items include various steaks and fish, starters, pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Enjoy a casual dining experience combining American and Irish cuisine, including steaks, lamb stew and vegetarian entrees accompanied by a wide selection of lagers and spirits.

Web Site: http://www.skoshmonahans.com/

This Wyndham restaurant has one of the best locations for pre- or post-dinner dining or cocktail lounging while visiting the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. And while the glass structure sits almost directly across the street, the best view here is from the restaurant's patio, which overlooks a charming lake and fountain. The martinis are refreshing and strong and the coconut shrimp appetizer is crisp and flavorful. The menu is a mélange of some comfort-food pastas and then a smattering of contemporary California fare. On the weekends, dogs and their human companions hang out on the patio to nuzzle up and nosh on good buffet brunch fare.

Here’s a quaint café that’s high on élan and low in price. Enjoy fluffy omelets, salad Nicoise, onion soup and other French fare; or enjoy an array of fresh croissants and other bakery treats.

Web Site: http://www.viedefrance.com/

Founded by a Costa Mesa surfer and famous for its healthy tacos, Wahoo’s is a local favorite. Its healthy Mexican dishes include fish, chicken, carne asada, carnitas or vegetarian entrees, as well as sandwiches, soups, salads, tacos and burritos.

Web Site: http://www.wahoos.com/

“Live, Love, Eat”® — that’s the irresistible philosophy of renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck. Stop by this exuberant, casual café and try their favorite dishes—including legendary pizzas and personalized pasta dishes.

Web Site: http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/

Innovative, exciting, unique, Z’Tejas’ new American cuisine is a marriage of flavorful traditional ingredients coupled with contemporary twists. Enjoy crispy catfish beignets, voo doo tuna and more. The best place to try something new!

Web Site: http://www.ztejas.com

Orange County's culinary epicenter is found at Leatherby's Café Rouge, in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. In this serene, light-infused setting, whimsical culinary artistry becomes an integral part of the cultural experience. Warm, minimalist interiors create an ideal backdrop for artful presentations serving up exceptional modern American dishes with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Part of Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Restaurant Group.

Web Site: http://www.patinagroup.com/caferouge

Retreat is available for breakfast and lunch hours and offers smoothies, sushi, breakfast foods, sandwiches, salads and rolls. They recently opened a unique sushi bar which offers specials every Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The new dinner menu, available Fridays from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. includes sushi and tender steaks. There are also happy hour specials every Thursday and Friday from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

*This restaurant participates in promotions which accept our $25 dining certificates for lunch Tuesdays - Fridays.

Web Site: http://www.thescretreat.com/