Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Orange County

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Updated June 05, 2025

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RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach

4.6

4.6 (1072)

$50 and over

American

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

StefanieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Superb service, amazing atmosphere- so relaxing and spacious

Javier's Crystal Cove

4.6

4.6 (695)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Artistically designed with unique sculptures, Javier's Crystal Cove provides guests with ocean views in a cozy, contemporary atmosphere to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. It opened its doors in 2008 on Newport Beach and is conveniently close to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center. This restaurant offers guests an upscale dining experience with such entrees as the Maine lobster enchilada topped with Monterey jack cheese and grilled chicken breasts braised in chipotle sauce. Javier's Crystal Cove serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes, appetizers and delicious desserts. It has a full bar that features numerous tequilas, cocktails, beers and wine. Javier's Crystal Cove also offers outdoor dining. It accepts reservations over the phone and online.

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DamionVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and great service. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great ambience and we thought the food was very flavorful and great heat on the salsa

JOEY Newport Beach

4.8

4.8 (808)

$30 and under

American

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. In the heart of Orange County’s luxury shopping destination, Fashion Island, JOEY Newport Beach is an opulent oasis. The space features a gallery wall highlighting several hand-picked local artists and a unique Bocci light installation. Boasting 9,367 square feet, it includes an open patio which features a bar and retractable sections of roof, providing coverage and the ability to open to the day or evening sky. A large-scale outdoor fire pit offers guests an inviting lounge area, this space is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of well-deserved champagne fireside after a day of shopping.

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George

Dined 1 day ago

Great lunch! Chlo’e service made for a fantastic experience

Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens

4.8

4.8 (12050)

$31 to $50

American

Corona del Mar

About the restaurant

We are excited for your visit, and welcome you to experience our beautiful outdoor dining room in Newport Beach. That being said we are outdoors and encourage all guest to dress appropriate to the season. We have added a beautiful heated covered awning for the winter months. We offer blankets for sale that can be kept, or left behind and donated to a local charity we support. We will still be requesting a two hour dinning limit per visit.
Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens offers the freshest, locally sourced , seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine paired with exclusive wines and craft cocktails and beers. Located on a seven acre home and garden center in the heart of beautiful Corona del Mar, Farmhouse provides a dining experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else and can be quite romantic. What sets us apart is the unparalleled beauty of Rogers Gardens combined perfectly with a unique cuisine created by Chef Rich Mead.

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Shannon

Dined 5 days ago

We had a fabulous experience, delicious dinner, and can’t wait to return!

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Popular dish

Today's Pizza

Popular dish

Asian Chicken Salad 20

Popular dish

Grilled Asian Beef Short Ribs

North Italia – Irvine

4.6

4.6 (5629)

$30 and under

Italian

Irvine

About the restaurant

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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TinaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, great service, great ambiance and great prices

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Orange Hill Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (8674)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Orange

About the restaurant

Uniquely situated on the hills of Orange County, Orange Hill offers sweeping views of Catalina Island and the beautiful California coastline. Whether you're celebrating a special event, relaxing on our patio with a hand-crafted cocktail, or enjoying high-quality selections from our steak-forward menu, Orange Hill is here to give you an unforgettable experience.

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Erika

Dined 2 days ago

We were greeted very nicely and offered options from the menu our waiter was very polite and attentive.

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Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.7

4.7 (265)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Irvine

About the restaurant

Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.

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TaffVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We loved our experience at Javiers! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambience was lively and upbeat, making the entire evening really enjoyable. Our server, Mario, was exceptional—he made great suggestions, was fun, and incredibly welcoming. We’ll definitely be stopping by again soon!

Fogo de Chao - Brea, CA

4.4

4.4 (839)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Brea / La Habra

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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MicheleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Really nice dinner to celebrate a birthday. The food and ambiance were wonderful.

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Experience

Surf & Turf Cocktail Party

Experience

All-Day Happy Hour

Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

4.8

4.8 (8635)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

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!

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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Omg what a great experience, I would recommend to anyone. The shrimp scampi was excellent

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4.9

4.9 (1129)

$50 and over

Seafood

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

The Ocean 48 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 48 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 48 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Newport's best seafood & romantic restaurant.

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SueVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely evening , really enjoyed everything , food was excellent, service was perfect .

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