Jenny Ross, founder of Jenny's raw and organic pre-packaged gourmet foods, has opened a restaurant where guests can sip on a sampling of organic wines or try a bite of pesto pizza. Sample the Thai spring rolls, enchiladas or indulge in decedent treats like the lemon pomegranate bars.

Don't forget to try the SoBeCa Sampler - the signature evening offering with three different entrees presented on a platter to share.

Web Site: http://www.shop118degress.com

Acapulco features a festive atmosphere to enjoy deliciously prepared Mexican dishes like sizzling fajitas, authentic Mexican combinations, seafood specialties and delicious margaritas.

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

Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue offers a diverse menu of Hawaiian food with specialization in barbecue beef, chicken and pork. Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch: two scoops of white rice, a scoop of macaroni-salad topped with a choice of chicken, beef, tofu or hamburger-steak. Relish the protein-rich seafood-centered menu or savor a mixed plate of barbecue beef, chicken and short ribs.

Web Site: http://www.alohahawaiianbbq.net

Anjin is a traditional Japanese barbecue place. The favorites on the menu include prime New York steak, seafood mix and short-rib soup.

Lunch is available Monday - Friday, and dinner/late night options are available 7-days-a-week.

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

Award-winning Mexican food made with the freshest ingredients is served daily. This restaurant was elected as serving one of the “Top 10 Tacos” in Southern California.

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

Avila’s is legendary for serving authentic Mexican food and has earned a reputation for treating you “like part of the family.” Along with El Ranchito’s signature items, you’ll enjoy a variety of new, light cuisine selections.

Web Site: http://www.el-ranchito.com

Tucked in the shadow if the looming Ronald Reagen Federal Courthouse, this cozy Cajun restaurant with only ten tables offers a classy experience complete with quality cuisine, a good wine selection and excellent service. Live jazz music can be enjoyed Friday and Saturday nights. Located in Santa Ana's historic downtown district, the Bistro offers a contemporary dining experience that is as colorful as its art-enriched surroundings.

Web Site: http://www.bistro400.com

Linger with a book and your favorite coffee beverage, or enjoy a light meal. Morning sweets plus sandwiches, wraps, pizza, salads and sides are available.

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

Boudin Bakery & Café serves food with an emphasis on freshly baked breads, hearty soups in sourdough bread bowls and made-to-order sandwiches. A variety of fresh salads and pizza are made with sourdough crust. Bakery products include specialty breads and assorted pastries.

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

Enjoy world-famous Boudin San Francisco sourdough French bread along with slow-roasted coffee and espresso, plus gourmet sandwiches and salads, sourdough pizzas and fresh baked pastries.

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

Located in the beautiful Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, the highly anticipated Bristol Palms California Restaurant and Bar features Master Chef Jan Pfeiffer’s signature “California Rim” cuisine. The menu includes delectable dishes that infuse a variety of tastes native to California and its residents' cultures.

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

CPK ASAP offers a wide variety of hearth-baked pizzas, sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts including the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Oriental Chicken Salad, and Sedona White Corn Tortilla Soup. CPK ASAP is a quick “grab & go” choice for people on the run.

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

A morning place to savor the taste of an authentically baked French pastry, an answer to your craving for a lunch that is freshly unique, and a catering solution for your next event or corporate lunch - explore Champagne French Bakery Cafe, where you'll find all of this and more.

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

After more than two decades as neighbors catering to Manhattan's Upper East Side clientele, Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury retailer Bloomingdale’s finally get together under one roof at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, an ultimate luxury destination. The restaurant and its affiliated Next Vintage Wine Shop are located on the ground floor of Bloomingdale’s.

Based on culinary tradition with a deep and lasting infusion of classical French cuisine, Palmer’s food has always been an extension of his personality – generous, robust and bold. Showcasing these flavors through artisanal ingredients, the menu reflects the master chef’s innovative style in entrées such as Crisp Black Sea Bass and Red Wine Poached Beef Tenderloin, accessorized by dishes like white artichoke “barigoule” style, truffle potato gnocchi or coriander scented basmati rice.

Palmer’s innovative retail shop Next Vintage allows shoppers (as well as diners) to bring home selections from Palmer’s trademark, award-winning restaurant wine list. Next Vintage is staffed by the sommeliers from the restaurant, bringing service up to an award-winning wine list level. Palmer’s innovative approach to wine continues throughout the restaurant wine experience. At Bloomingdale’s, Palmer offers a special kind of fine dining wine service: more affordable – even in the hard to find bottlings. Palmer believes diners deserve the opportunity to experiment rather than be confined to one bottle due to pricing alone.

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, designed by CMS Architecture and Design PC, combines a masterful mix: fine cuisine and couture, with an innovative approach to wine, all set in a luxurious environment. “We make a good team, as luxury shopping and dining go hand in hand,” states Palmer.

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

Claim Jumper offers a selection of fresh items using the finest ingredients available. Choose from USDA prime steaks, fresh fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads, burgers and desserts.

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

More than 40 varieties of fresh bread baked here daily. Breakfast includes pastries, fruit, oatmeal, fresh juices and specialty coffees. For lunch: great sandwiches, hearth-baked pizzas and pastas.

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

This interactive sports bar and grill serves American-style cuisine, pasta and much more. There are three pool tables and excellent sports viewing from all areas. A luxury suite is available for groups.

Web Site: http://www.cornerofficegrill.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

With well-done, minimal décor and a peaceful waterfall art instillation, the atmosphere in Diho Siam is extremely relaxing. For under $10, you can get pad thai, soup and a beverage. The soup is warm and not too salty. The sauces with the noodles, vegetables and shrimp come together to create a unique taste. The yellow curry and mixed vegetable plates are full of ingredients that are both flavorful and healthy.

Experience a bit of Ireland and, specifically, an Irish pub when you visit this cozy location. The restaurant serves traditional pub fare including fish & chips, corned beef & cabbage and Irish stew. The bar features a full selection of Irish beers.

Web Site: http://www.durty-nellys.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

Experience the true flavors of Mexico in a casual, upbeat atmosphere. The menu includes traditional items like tacos and burritos, as well as more unique items such as the Cancun Roll or Fundidos. All items, including the signature self-serve salsa bar, are made fresh daily with only the healthiest ingredients. Dine-in, take-out and catering are available.

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

This quaint family Italian restaurant has been open since 1988. Garduno’s offers an unique dining experience with traditional Italian favorites. Pastas are made on the premises daily, and sauces are made to order.

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

Orange County’s Nuevo Latino restaurant is reminiscent of Cuba in the 1950s, and offers award-winning food, famous lemon drop martinis and an intimate, outdoor heated patio. Happy hour specials available.

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

Chef James Hamamori, known for his contemporary sushi treasures, sets new standards for modern, transcending Japanese cuisine. Equally exquisite is the light-filled sexy setting with the feel of a serene undersea oasis. Grab a seat in the sleek lounge or sushi bar and indulge in the finest sakes or imported wines.

South Coast Plaza: Level 3, near Crate & Barrel/Macy's Home Furniture Store wing

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

Located in the Costa Mesa Marriott, Hemingway's offers a delicious meal in a casual, garden-style setting, featuring a wide variety of American cuisine as well as local favorites.

Founder and executive chef, Ana Montoya-Ives, features a menu of her Peruvian family recipes. Inka Grill is dedicated to using only the finest vegetables and choice meats.

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

There’s plenty of Broadway atmosphere at this landmark, New York-style deli famous for its towering sandwiches, colossal menu (more than 700 items!) and generous portions.

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

Located across from South Coast Plaza in Metro Pointe at South Coast, this award-winning restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine and freshly brewed beers of America’s Most Honored Master Brewer, Karl Strauss. The menu includes beer-brined pork chops, blackened Atlantic salmon, barbecued baby-back ribs and a variety of gourmet pizzas and pastas.

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

Best Rotating Sushi Restaurant! In the lane, which is located in the spacious dining floor, the proud fish rotates through. You can enjoy your favorite fish at your own pace. Not only are there counter seating, but there is also booth seating as well. We provide a space where families can enjoy their meal to the fullest. Other than sushi, there's desserts and toys that rotate along the lane so kids can have fun as well.

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

Since opening on Valentine’s Day, 1962, La Cave has been a treasured Newport/Mesa steakhouse and jazz club. Enjoying an impeccable reputation for fine food and cocktails in a comfortable underground setting, La Cave remains a romantic hideaway and the perfect place to enjoy special occasions with friends and family. Live entertainment Mondays – Saturdays.

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

La Terraza serves the freshest ingredients and vegetables, and prepares them fresh daily. The salsas are made daily using only top quality produce, and only fresh, natural chicken is used. They use only fresh, natural chicken and 100% vegetable oil. They also accommodate vegetarian requests.

Take advantage of Taco Tuesdays: tacos are $2 and they are the best you've ever had.

There's also a full-service catering department that offers fantastic prices, great service and top quality food, perfect for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, company events and office lunch our brunch.

Happy hour: Monday - Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (50% Off on all house drinks)

Web Site: http://laterrazainc.com/

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

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.

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

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

Marché Moderne translates as "modern market." This perfectly describes the cuisine at this cosmopolitan French bistro, whose classic features include wood plank floors, ancient stone accents, white linens and dark wood French doors. Chef-owners Florent and Amelia Marneau bring strong French recipes together with modern American cuisine to create truly exceptional dishes. This is the place to find such bistro classics as artisan-made cheese and charcuterie plates, along with moules frites, steak fries l'echalote, cold foie gros torchon and oysters du jour.

Web Site: http://www.marchemoderne.net

This award-winning authentic Moroccan restaurant has been in business for over 30 years. Specialties include cous-cous, brochette of lamb, chicken or fish, tajine style, bastille - filo dough stuffed with eggs, chicken, almonds and spice, topped with sugar and cinnamon, then oven baked.

Web Site: http://www.marrakeshrestaurant.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/

Though this authentic Chinese restaurant is catered to Americans, featuring the typical Chinese favorites like kung pao chicken, sweet and sour chicken and beef, May Garden also offers an entire menu of authentic Taiwanese-style food. Chef Eric's specials contain various dishes such as sashimi, seafood soup, Chilean sea bass, crisply friend sweet taro rolls, shrimp egg rolls, filet mignon and sweets like peanut-coated mochi for desserts.

This suave roadhouse diner boasts colorful soul food, sweet jazz music every Thursday night in an atmosphere that is both intimate and lively. Sitting spitting-distance from The Lab, Memphis Café offers corn bread, gumbo, and a mix of shrimp, okra, chicken and spicy andouille sausage that makes for a thick and hearty stew. The southern crab cakes are an absolute treat for the palette, combining rock-crab meat, corn, and peppers in a smoked tomato cream sauce. The center cut pork chop marinated in garlic and spices, grilled, served with polenta and a balsamic cherry sauce is also delicious. For seafood lovers, the Shellfish Jambalaya is an absolute must with New Zealand mussels, manila clams and gulf prawns surrounding dirty rice smothered with a smoky shrimp broth. The Southern Meatloaf Stack, baked with herbs and vegetables and red wine gravy. Memphis Café provides an upscale dining experience without the price and attitude and also has a fully-stocked bar and patio seating.

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

Home of famous Gold Tequila margaritas, and serving customers for more than 30 years, this restaurant and cantina offers fine Mexican food in a wonderful atmosphere to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Web Site: http://www.micasa1.com/

This venerable steakhouse is renowned for generous portions of perfectly prepared, prime, aged, grain-fed beef as well as first-rate seafood and desserts served in an upscale dining club and bar setting. Private dining rooms available.
Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey

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

Offering the very finest of Irish cuisine, spirits, music and cheer, coupled with the freshest foods, Muldoon’s has received the RAVE Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Culinary Arts by Coast Magazine and The People’s Choice Award for the Best Neighborhood Pub and Restaurant by the Orange County Register. Cuisine specialties include Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, pot roast, and lamb, as well as salads, fresh fish, pastas and chicken.

Web Site: http://www.muldoonspub.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/

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/

Featuring a menu of Asian cuisine, Oki Doki is a favorite among the locals. The distinct menu offers albacore with fried garlic chips and salad, fried croquettes and flounder with ponzu sauce.

Old Vine Café, Wine & Specialty Foods is a full-service breakfast/lunch/dinner café, as well as a specialty food and wine shop. Chef Mark McDonald’s menu is influenced by international culinary traditions and the implementation of seasonal ingredients.

Old Vine Café offers a full breakfast menu, including such staples as fresh crepes, homemade granola, and such innovative treats as caramel apple French toast and a pizza omelet.

Guests can choose from a selection of homemade marmalades and nut butters to complement their breakfast bread selection. Breakfast is served until 3:00 p.m., every day of the week.

The lunch offerings include homemade soups, creative salads, grilled-to-order Panini, and a small selection of tapas. Lunch is served everyday from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The dinner menu includes tapas-style dishes and nightly specials including handmade pasta. In addition, three tasting menus offers four small courses, each designed to complement a specially selected wine.

These pre-fixe options are changed periodically in order to showcase different wines and cuisine, and to offer patrons a unique ongoing experience. Guests can choose a bottle from the wine shop and pay a small corkage if they wish to enjoy the bottle with their dinner.

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

The name "Land of Vines" was given to the South of Italy upon its discovery by the Greeks, for it's great expanse of vines across its rich & fertile country sides to seaside cliffs along the coast.

Master Chef Massimo Navarretta was raised farming & making wine at its heart, the region of Campania. At "Onotria," savor the gastronomy & oenology of wine producing regions of the world.

True to a farmer's spirit, all our food products are 100% natural, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, & of the highest quality of organic and biodynamic seasonal offerings.

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

First was the Persian rug, then the Persian caviar, now Orchid, the jewel of Persia, brings you the fine cuisine of Persia.

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

Featuring the award-winning cuisine and service of Joachim Splichal, Park Privé is an exclusive event venue centrally located in Orange County. A variety of dedicated event spaces include meeting and boardrooms, private dining rooms, large reception rooms and a spacious lawn and rose garden terrace.

Web Site: http://www.patinagroup.com/catering/parkPrive/

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

Quattro Caffé offers a stylish setting for a light meal. Dine on superb dishes from Northern Italy and enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor patio.

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

A Wild Place to Shop and Eat!®, Rainforest Café offers signature sandwiches, pizza, pasta, entrees and desserts served in a simulated tropical rainforest with talking trees, rain showers, live parrots, saltwater fish and animated animals. Top Rated Restaurant – Southern California Zagat Survey

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

Ristorante Mamma Gina has been a landmark in the challenging world of the most traditional Florentine cuisine in Italy since 1956. Come visit Mamma Gina's new wine bar, offering a great atmosphere for people looking to drink great wine and eat delicious Italian food. You will find you can dance the night way to some of the best "old time" rock n' roll. Entertainment on most nights.

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

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/

Seasons 52 is a Florida-based restaurant chain that’s ultra-seasonal: every item on the seasonally inspired menu contains less than 475 calories, and each meal is nutritionally balanced to include the highest quality lean meats and seafood, good carbs and beneficial oils such as extra virgin olive oil. Entrees range from $11.75 - $26.95 and mini indulgences – “individual servings of classic desserts” - cost $2.50 apiece and include Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake and Key Lime Pie. The wine list contains over 60 wines.

Web Site: http://www.seasons52.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/

A beautiful decor makes the atmosphere cozy yet colorful in this restaurant where the Italian cuisine is a culinary delight.

Escape to wine-country refuge in Orange County with daily wine tastings in the Tasting Room, an extensive wine list in the dining room and savoring offerings at lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.

Looking for a unique one-of-a-kind restaurant to meet with a group for business or to celebrate a special occasion? You'll find what you're looking for.

Conveniently located just north of South Coast Plaza at the corner of Bristol and MacArthur, you'll be delighted once you discover this new varietal in Orange County dining.

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

Sutra Lounge offers guests an unabashedly tantric culinary experience in a sensual setting. They open for dinner from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. The Lounge is open until 2:00 a.m. and features hip-hop and house music played by a DJ. The enticing atmosphere will seduce diners entering the inviting 10,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge. From the aphrodisiac-inspired menu to the flavorful libations to the decor full of rich colors and comfortable banquettes, Sutra promises a total body and mind dining and entertainment experience.

Sutra Lounge can accommodate any type of event, from casual to formal, dining to cocktail reception, up to 500 people.

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

Satisfy your appetite for food, drink and fun at this high-energy hot spot. The draw here is a menu with more than 100 choices and a variety of libations.

Web Site: http://www.tgifridays.com/home/welcome.aspx

Ultra-cool lounge with an atmosphere that radiates excitement. Unmatched state-of-the-art lighting and audio/visual capabilities. Huge television plasma screens through-out. Buddha Patio has Moroccan gazebos, fire pits and a beautiful waterfall. A 48-foot bar also has a waterfall running full length of the bar area. Five VIP areas.

Web Site: http://www.tenrestaurantgroup.com/tentation/

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.

The Auld Dubliner offers authentic Irish faire and premium beers and spirits, with a menu selection ranging from the traditional corned beef and cabbage, beef stew and shepherd's pie, to rack of lamb and grilled salmon. Delicious salads compliment the menu, with signature dishes such as the house salad with candied walnuts, seared beef or lamb or the perfectly seasoned ahi tuna salad that melts in your mouth. The executive chef has created a full menu with traditional dishes both from coastal and Southern Ireland. The restaurant's interior was hand-crafted in Dublin. Designed to create a "cottage pub," live Irish entertainment is also featured on a regular basis.

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

The Capital Grille's atmosphere of relaxed elegance provides Californians with a professional, welcoming dining experience, exceptional food and wines and an active lounge area. Known for its dry aged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood and extensive, award-winning wine list. The Capital Grille is routinely recognized by Wine Spectator magazine, and recently received the renowned American Culinary Federation's "Achievement of Excellence Award." The Capital Grille's wine list features over 350 selections from the finest wine-growing areas from across California and the world.

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

Known for the antique mixed-and-matched furniture and old tapestries draped ceiling-to-floor, this one-of-a-kind café offers everything from organic coffee to a healthy menu with almost all recipes made from scratch, including bread and pastries.
"If your aging hippie aunt opened her sitting room to strangers, it would resemble these two hangouts in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, offbeat venues complete with early attic decor and arty habitues; the homespun soups, salads and sandwiches have a healthy bent, going way beyond the tofu-bean sprouts archetype." Zagat's Restaurant Survey

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

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Award-winning Chef Carlito Jocson presents a savory menu of American Fusion cuisine coupled with Asian influences - his culinary trademark. Daily selections include appetizers, salads, designer pizzas, sandwiches, seafood, steaks and pastas. In addition to the extensive menu, there is an endless selection of draft beers. Valet parking is available.

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

At Tia Juana's, the atmosphere shifts nightly. Themes include Hip-hop, Top 40, Spanish Rock, Live-band Sundays, Country Nights, Salsa Music, Swing Dancing and KIIS FM College Nights.

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

"Valhalla" is a great hall from Norse mythology where the chosen warriors would go eat and drink to celebrate after the battle. Valhalla Table is where urban warriors gather to feast on curiously unique, house-made and all natural sausages, chef influenced street food along with other great grub fit for Odin. A place where craft beer is in abundance, friends exchange stories of valor and toast successes - all for the purpose of reviving the body and mind in preparation for life's next adventure. Serving a selection of unique house-made sausages from the grill, with Belgium fries paired with variety of dips. And don't forget desserts which will be made from scratch by their sister company Layer Cake Bakery in Irvine. The mission is very simple: They want to make all natural house-made sausages that they (big-time foodies) would love, and pair them with artisan beers that their friends (big-time craft beer enthusiasts) would be ecstatic for.

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

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/

Westside is the best-kept secret in Costa Mesa. The atmosphere makes it feel more like a buddy's house than a bar. The restaurant is best-known for its pizza, burgers and a variety of sandwiches.
There are pool tables, live music and various other nightly activities, such as comedy on Wednesday nights, karaoke on Thursday nights along with open-mic nights and more.

Web Site: http://www.westsidebarandgrill.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/

Ws China Bistro can be described as serving traditional Chinese cuisine: kung pao chicken, steamed salmon with soy-lemon sauce, Mongolian beef, vegetables with tofu and shiitake mushrooms, in addition to a lavish array of signature, albeit less traditional dishes such as lamb lion with szechwan spicy sauce, seared ahi tuna, French pork loin chops, all set in a casually elegant atmosphere with an outdoor patio and an enviable wine list.

Web Site: http://www.wschinabistro.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

Zipangu is an authentic Japanese Sushi Restaurant, bar and lounge offering two different menus to choose from: traditional, authentic Sushi including “Omakase” style and modern Japanese fusion cuisine.

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