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1. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(8258)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 187 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.
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2. Habana - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(2771)
Price: Expensive
• Cuban • Costa Mesa
Booked 79 times today
Habana is located inside The Lab in Costa Mesa. Habana features a beautiful and romantic patio and an intimate bar that will transport you to the heart of Cuba. Enjoy our Cuban-inspired menu and handcrafted fresh Mojitos.
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3. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(8228)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 122 times today
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.
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4. Jolie
4.7
Exceptional(347)
Price: Expensive
• American • Huntington Beach
Booked 34 times today
Upscale waterfront dining brought to you by the team behind The Goldfinch (Irvine, CA) & The 908 (Long Beach, CA).
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5. Lorea
4.5
Awesome(113)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Huntington Beach
Booked 8 times today
Enjoy California coastal cuisine at our oceanfront restaurant, while taking in the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean across the street. Located within the four-diamond resort, Pasea Hotel & Spa.Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in the dining room or on the ocean-view patio. Reservations for Lorea are available for the indoor dining room or outdoor patio. Reservations are NOT accepted for the rooftop bar, Treehouse on PCH, and seating is first-come, first served. Enjoy 4 hours of valet parking at Paséa for $15 with validation when dining at Lorea (excluding special events & holidays)
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6. Maggiano's - South Coast Plaza
4.7
Exceptional(8043)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Costa Mesa
Booked 178 times today
Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's South Coast Plaza and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Conveniently located five minutes from the John Wayne Airport, 15 minutes from the beach, and a short walk from premium shopping, our South Coast Plaza location has much to offer. Visit us at 3333 Bristol St. and book your reservation today!
A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Huntington Beach, CA | Ocean Plaza restaurant
7. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Huntington Beach, CA | Ocean Plaza
4.7
Exceptional(1151)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Huntington Beach
Booked 34 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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8. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Costa Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(176)
Price: Very Expensive
• Yakiniku • Costa Mesa
Booked 30 times today
Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.Manpuku Community!We are now open for inside dinning ONLY.Please call at 714-708-3290 if you have any questions. Thank you!-Restaurant Policy-We hold reservations for 10 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 10 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 1hour 45 min dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.
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9. SandBar Huntington Beach
4.8
Exceptional(111)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Huntington Beach
Booked 9 times today
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila offers a variety of revamped Mexican food classics, vibrant cocktails, and an extensive range of international tequilas and mezcals.Our food menu celebrates Mexico’s diverse ingredients through contemporary interpretations of classic dishes, as well as some nostalgic recipes.The bar program features handcrafted margaritas and creative cocktails, an extensive tequila & mezcal list, including a selection of rare and classic international tequilas and many Mexican, craft and domestic beer selections.Sandbar’s design incorporates custom materials, lighting, furniture and décor which will transport you to the beautiful coasts of Mexico. With our prime locations just blocks from the Pacific, Sandbar’s Mexican coastal design blends with laid SoCal beach vibes and modern Mexican cool.
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10. Shin-Sen-Gumi Robata & Yakitori – Fountain Valley
4.8
Exceptional(5)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Fountain Valley
Booked 2 times today
Savor as each skewer is grilled on Japanese Charcoals to perfection for a mouth-watering experience down to the last bite. Our juicy chicken skewers are made with locally sourced, free range chicken. Each skewer is made by hand and freshly prepared every morning for a deliciously firm and springy texture; a true testament to the skills of our chefs.

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  • Paula
    Orange County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    DELICIOUS. Wonderful cocktails, tantalizing appetizers, and each of our 4 entrees were fantastic. Highly recommend the country bread shareable, the crispy fried chicken sandwich, and the butcher cut pork chop. Can't wait to go back - thanks for a delightful dinner!
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    Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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    4.7
  • jennifer
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We have been coming to Ra for the past 4 yrs for our Misfits Christmas! Matt is the best server and always so happy to see him every year as part of our tradition! Love the food the staff ! See ya next year!
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    RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Chino Hills, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Chino Hills
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    4.2
  • CristinaVIP
    Orange County •57 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was delicious! They were able to accommodate a list of allergens and make just about anything on the menu. Ordered the sea bass which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We also had a prime rib and chicken piccata. The piccata was a bit rich but good. The sides are large enough for 3-4 people. We ordered the Caesar salad and Brussel sprouts. Service was a little slow but it was Christmas Eve. The ambiance, hospitality and food make it worth it!
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    Benny & Mary'sPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Irvine
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    4.5
  • Darrell
    California Central Coast •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a wonderful and tasty meal of seven fishes with wine pairings. Each fish item was the freshest and tastiest I have had and we buy our home fish from Santa Monica Seafood which is excellent but not as good as O Sea! My wife and I also did the wine pairings and enjoyed each wine and was relieved that none were too large. I apologized to Mike that we have not visited O Sea since last Christmas! Our New Years Resolution is to visit more often! Maybe O Sea could have more fish themed dinners like the opening day of trout season in CA…the first Saturday in April.
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    O SEA | seafood for thoughtPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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    4.8
  • ChaundraVIP
    Los Angeles •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    From the Service to the food... it was AMAZING!!! Drinks were delicious. I would suggest the margarita flight. Each and every one was soooo good!!!
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    Santo Remedio Mexican Resto-BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Orange
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    4.6

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