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- MMichaelvipLas Vegas •14 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLas Brisas delivers a great experience. The view and ambience outpace any other restaurant. The food tastes fresh and made on premise. The service gives attentive and adaptive to your pace. This restaurant deserves its icon status. I love coming here.More infoLas BrisasPrice: Expensive• Californian• Laguna Beach•4.3
- OTOpenTable DinervipSan Diego •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing time. Our server went over the top! We had an amazing table that overlooked the courtyard and could hear the piano! Fantastic 5 year wedding anniversary celebration with my husband.More infoMastro's Ocean Club - Newport BeachPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Newport Beach•4.7
- EEmanuelOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways a great time. Been here multiple times. Always great service and ambience.More infoHabana- Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Irvine•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerCalifornia Central Coast •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHaven’t been here for many years. A brief visit to the area, and I decided I had to go there (my sister visited it recently). Oh how glad I am. We had the most sterling waitperson, Taylor. She made our evening an absolute delight. Her energy was just right…genuine, encouraging and informative. We came back for breakfast mostly at her encouragement and because she was working that shift too. The food is exquisite. The ambiance is perfect…beachy vibe, with a fancy feel. Thank you Taylor and thank you Beachcomber!!More infoBeachcomber Cafe - Crystal CovePrice: Moderate• Californian• Newport Beach•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoAnother delightful meal at the farmhouse. We like going toward the end of the shift as things begin to clear out and we have a bit more of the joint to ourselves. Our biggest challenge, trying to decide what dessert we are going to share. Our server, Kate, delightful. please notice all of the ballpoint pens that line her front apron pocket. Every aspect of our meal, delightful. You can’t go wrong and if you need a suggestion, simply ask. And, it’s a great time of year to visit…we were early enough to see all of the fab Halloween items on display. The ambience of the outdoor topiary is timeless anytime of year. We especially enjoyed the succulents on display today.  Super all around. Thanks for having us. More infoFarmhouse at Rogers GardensPrice: Expensive• American• Corona del Mar•4.8
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With more than a thousand restaurants to choose from in the Orange County area, there is something to suit every taste when dining out. Orange County is best known for its coastal location, and many burger joints, seafood restaurants, and other eateries feature amazing beach views that you can enjoy while you dine. Seafood caught from the Pacific Ocean is dominant in local dishes, and this includes everything from sushi to sweet and sour shrimp. Because Orange County is located very close to the Mexico–United States border, you can also find incredible Mexican restaurants, and many serve homemade tortillas and hand-rolled tamales. Orange County restaurants serve American fare as well as international cuisine like Thai and Japanese dishes.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in South Orange County. Our customers recommend Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Ocean 48 - Newport and Las Brisas
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