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1. RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach

4.6

Exceptional(861)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Newport Beach

Booked 401 times today

The RH Ocean Grill is located on the rooftop of RH Newport Beach, The Gallery at Fashion Island. Enjoy a menu of seafood and caviar specialties, along with a selection of signature salads and classics from our hearth. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers, a cascading center fountain and panoramic views of the California coastline.

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2. Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4.1

Excellent(5173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Booked 90 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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3. Habana - Costa Mesa

4.8

Exceptional(2886)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Costa Mesa

Booked 42 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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4. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8

Exceptional(8562)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Costa Mesa

Booked 161 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!

5. Bistango

4.5

Awesome(3263)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 17 times today

Bistango offers artful New American cuisine in the award-winning Atrium Building in Irvine, California. Bistango hosts an extensive bar and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 400 varieties of wine. The ambiance is further enriched each season by revolving modern art exhibits which are available for purchase. Bistango offers a full-service patio with comfortable furniture and heat lamps to provide al fresco dining at its finest. Our nightly live entertainment and dance floor will complete your experience as you listen to everything from Latin Jazz to R&B to classics to contemporary cover tunes.

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6. North Italia – Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(5596)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 184 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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7. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6

Exceptional(797)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 29 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

8. Benny & Mary's

4.6

Exceptional(454)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Irvine

Booked 23 times today

Please join our restaurant, the home of Benny and Mary, world travelers with diverse menu items, and acquired decor. Featuring eccentric cuisine and craft cocktails, (including a wide selection of spirits and wine) served in our various spaces from our full-service bar and cocktail area to our picturesque Library featuring our bookcase and high ceiling chandeliers. We are hosting a party every lunch and dinner, and you're invited!

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9. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar

4.8

Exceptional(310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Irvine

Booked 29 times today

TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar offers Asian Fusion and a full service Sushi Bar. TEN's long embedded history in the Orange County food world began over 13 years ago under different ownership and has continued within the Daily Dose Hospitality Group since 2016. A go-to hot spot for Asian dishes and stand out sushi, TEN offers a sophisticated dining experience within an Asian inspired setting, rich with color and ambiance, creating an energy that enlightens the senses. The new home of TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar, in Irvine's Lakeshore Towers, is a 2,800 square foot sushi haven with an 850 square foot patio space - now open at Lakeshore in Irvine! This brand new space, constructed from the ground up by BCK Management and construction partner, Platinum X Construction, will put the experience on the same

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10. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa

4.7

Exceptional(8376)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa

Booked 70 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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5.0
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Loved our waiter. Experience was very nice and pleasant
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RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport BeachPrice: Very Expensive• American• Newport Beach
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4.6
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Vanessa
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a great experience! When we were taken to our table (which we reserved through OpenTable) they had a nice handwritten birthday card for my mom. So sweet! And the food was of course fantastic!
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Habana - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Costa Mesa
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4.8
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Caeli
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and experience - loved all the pastas and small plates. Bolognese, arancini, mushrooms were all standouts!
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North Italia – IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.6
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May
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was wonderful! Chris our server was attentive and helped us with our orders with had great recommendations! I enjoyed the ambience, food, drinks, and free birthday cake! Thank you!
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Water Grill - South Coast PlazaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa
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4.8
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GEORGE
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The service was great and the food was absolutely delicious!
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Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Costa Mesa
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