Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in North Orange County

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in North Orange County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Costa Mesa

4.9

4.9 (156)

$50 and over

Yakiniku

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Ayavip

Dined 2 days ago

I have always loved dining at Manpuku, and it never disappoints! My new personal favorite is the Kobe Sukiyaki wrap—it's absolutely delicious and something I highly recommend trying. The entire team, from the front desk to the servers, is incredibly nice and attentive, making the whole experience even better. For parents, this place is very kid-friendly. They offer high chairs and are very understanding if you’re bringing little ones along, which is a huge plus. Highly recommend Manpuku if you're looking for great food and great service!

Casablanca The Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (159)

$31 to $50

Moroccan

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

A Superb Algerian-Moroccan and West Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine. A Culinary Adventure at
"Casablanca The Restaurant & Bistro" in the Casbah inspired atmosphere.. A legacy of more than 30 years of Moroccan cuisine in Orange County.
Our staff is fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch

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Brookevip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Wonderful experience, the owner is kind and so knowledgeable

Petrossian at Tiffany

4.9

4.9 (247)

$50 and over

French

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

The new Petrossian at Tiffany restaurant concept—located at Tiffany & Co. South Coast Plaza—brings a one-of-a-kind dining experience to Southern California. With the world’s finest caviar and a French-influenced contemporary menu, Petrossian’s Executive Chef Carlos Cabrera masterfully unites the art of caviar with the Tiffany & Co. tradition of excellence.

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RafaelH

Dined 3 days ago

I chose this experience to celebrate my birthday, and it didn’t disappoint. Zack, my waiter, revived me very kindly, and explained to me the whole menu. He understood my personal taste to craft me a cocktail and then I just got immerse in the flavors and the ambience. Thank you very much for the hospitality, I had a great Birthday celebration 😄🌟🌈

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Kobe Japanese Steak House, Teppan & Sushi

4.8

4.8 (1021)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Seal Beach

About the restaurant

*To purchase tickets and reserve seats for our live music entertainment, please visit our website at http://kobesealbeach.com .

Kobe Steakhouse is open for dining starting at 4:30pm on Monday~Friday, and at 4pm on Saturday~Sunday. You can book your reservation with us through OpenTable or by calling us at 562-596-9969. Thank you!

In the spacious restaurant area, diners can enjoy the theatre of Classic Teppanyaki-style cooking, sushi, and live music! Expert chefs prepare your food at your own dedicated grill station. Be prepared for an evening of fun and great food as our title of Theatrical Cuisine suggests it's a real show of acrobatic knife skills, spectacular flames and culinary delights. In our lounge, enjoy the best musical acts in the Southland.

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Nathaniel

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Excellent customer service, loved the ambiance of the place.

Hanagi Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (242)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anaheim

About the restaurant

The creators of Hanagi Sapporo and Hanagi Guam have crossed the mighty Pacific to bring the authentic Hanagi experience to the West Coast. Take in the surroundings of this stylish new restaurant, and enjoy Chef Hiro’s incredible culinary creations, including fresh, creative sushi, Seasonal Specials, a special kids' menu, and authentic traditional Japanese cuisine. Every dish inspires the imagination! Join us for lunch or dinner today.

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Julie

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service Accommodating especially to my bivalve allergies cross contamination Very Very delicious foods High end but it is so worth it My 14 year old nephew loved it!!!

Darya Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (512)

$31 to $50

Persian

Santa Ana

About the restaurant

Darya Restaurant has been serving the Santa Ana, California area with authentic Persian gourmet dining for more than 20 year years. The restaurant features an elegant d�cor with a private mezzanine room, lit chandeliers and formal stairway. Darya Restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily and features gourmet cuisine at affordable prices. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of appetizers, beef, lamb, chicken, soups and salads, Persian rice with meat, Persian stew, seafood, combination platters and vegetarian plates. Popular selections at Darya Restaurant include albaloo polo, koobideh with lubia polo, chelo kabob, chicken with bones, filet mignon, lamb kabob and tadig special Persian rice.

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Brianvip

Dined 3 days ago

Had a great experience for a birthday dinner here. Waiter was warm and engaged with our table, and he offered good suggestions for appetizers. Food came out quicker than I would have anticipated, which was great. Food was fresh, with good flavor in the meats.

The Hobbit

4.6

4.6 (1403)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Orange

About the restaurant

* Please use 7:00 for reservations, as we only have one seating per evening.

The "New" Hobbit Restaurant is open!
Owner Matt McKinney invites you to a fine dining experience in a remodeled 1930's farmhouse.
Several different dining rooms, with their own personalities, enhance the natural feel of the restaurant. All three floors are available for dining, even our Wine Cellar!
Our six course prix fixe menu is $150.00 per person, an 18% gratuity and tax will be added to your dinner tab.

Top review

Eunice

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Magical experience. Would love to come back for group dining experience

Morton's The Steakhouse - Santa Ana

4.5

4.5 (3639)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Santa Ana

About the restaurant

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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Irv

Dined 4 days ago

This was our 1st time here for our wedding anniversary. It is the best choice for a steakhouse restaurant compared to the others we've been to in the past. Wonderful and excellent across the board.

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Cucina Alessa Huntington Beach

4.5

4.5 (1061)

$30 and under

Italian

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Benvenuti da Cucina Alessa Huntington Beach, Ristorante Italiano. Feast your eyes upon our exquisite homemade creations and treat yourself to a truly authentic and delectable Italian entrees. From our famous "salsa verde" to our homemade lasagnas, fresh fish, and famous tiramisu, we will transport you to the heart of Italian hospitality and ensure you an experience only possible a Cucina Alessa!

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Jenninevip

Dined 1 day ago

Everything about this restaurant is welcoming and warm except the Hostess. She was very rude and had a bad attitude. I told Alfonso, our Waiter, and he said that he would speak with her. She is not a someone that that I would have greeting my customers.

Kalaveras - Huntington Beach

4.4

4.4 (35)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Siobhan

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

My first time there at this location and I loved it . It was a girls night and the bartenders were amazing .