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Shopping

South Coast Plaza is a global shopping destination with more than 250 extraordinary boutiques, critically acclaimed restaurants and the celebrated Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza is a global shopping destination with more than 250 extraordinary boutiques, critically acclaimed restaurants and the celebrated Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California's most popular entertainment and shopping destinations.
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California's most popular entertainment and shopping destinations.
Orange County's premier shopping center, features world-class shopping and restaurants.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 locals recommend
Orange County's premier shopping center, features world-class shopping and restaurants.
High-end beachfront mall providing trendy retail shops, an array of restaurants & miniature golf.
213 locals recommend
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy
213 locals recommend
High-end beachfront mall providing trendy retail shops, an array of restaurants & miniature golf.

Fine Dining

A sophisticated, classic Steakhouses with World-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant, energetic atmosphere. $$$$
36 locals recommend
Mastro's Steakhouse
633 Anton Blvd
36 locals recommend
A sophisticated, classic Steakhouses with World-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant, energetic atmosphere. $$$$
Water Grill is trendy, classy and upscale. It has a full bar and great ambiance, perfect for date nights or family gatherings. $$$
30 locals recommend
Water Grill South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol St
30 locals recommend
Water Grill is trendy, classy and upscale. It has a full bar and great ambiance, perfect for date nights or family gatherings. $$$
Spanish eatery providing a mix of tapas & family-style dishes in airy, contemporary digs with a bar. $$$
13 locals recommend
Vaca
695 Town Center Dr
13 locals recommend
Spanish eatery providing a mix of tapas & family-style dishes in airy, contemporary digs with a bar. $$$
Asian fusion small plates & noodles are served in a chic, clubby space with its own fashion catwalk. $$$
AnQi
3333 Bristol St
Asian fusion small plates & noodles are served in a chic, clubby space with its own fashion catwalk. $$$
Inventive, carefully sourced sushi rolls & other high-end Japanese fare in a contemporary room. $$$$
Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar
3333 Bear Street
Inventive, carefully sourced sushi rolls & other high-end Japanese fare in a contemporary room. $$$$
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds. $$$
31 locals recommend
Houston's
2991 Michelson Dr
31 locals recommend
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds. $$$
Bustling operation serving up innovative Japanese fare & drinks amid modern decor. Christina Hall from HGTV's flip or flop is a regular diner here. $$$
6 locals recommend
Sushi Roku Newport Beach
327 Newport Center Dr
6 locals recommend
Bustling operation serving up innovative Japanese fare & drinks amid modern decor. Christina Hall from HGTV's flip or flop is a regular diner here. $$$
Warm, elegant and all-around enchanting; Louie’s by the Bay is equal parts restaurant and experience. $$$
Louie's by the Bay - Pasta & Carne
2801 West Coast Hwy
Warm, elegant and all-around enchanting; Louie’s by the Bay is equal parts restaurant and experience. $$$
Located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, serving Matsuhisa's world-renowned signature cuisines. $$$$
31 locals recommend
Nobu Newport Beach
3450 Via Oporto
31 locals recommend
Located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, serving Matsuhisa's world-renowned signature cuisines. $$$$
A must for those of us searching for a dinner that doubles as an immersive Italian experience. The menu is extensive and filled with delectable offerings like penne vodka with shrimp and sole filet with white wine sauce, but the wine selection is what has made the restaurant award-winning. $$$
Antonello Ristorante
3800 S Plaza Dr
A must for those of us searching for a dinner that doubles as an immersive Italian experience. The menu is extensive and filled with delectable offerings like penne vodka with shrimp and sole filet with white wine sauce, but the wine selection is what has made the restaurant award-winning. $$$
Roomy, contemporary, oceanfront restaurant presenting refined, globally-inspired seafood plates. $$$
10 locals recommend
Bluegold
21016 CA-1
10 locals recommend
Roomy, contemporary, oceanfront restaurant presenting refined, globally-inspired seafood plates. $$$

Casual Dining

Seasonal Italian eats with a Californian spin plus craft cocktails & wine shop in rustic-chic digs. $$
50 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center Dr
50 locals recommend
Seasonal Italian eats with a Californian spin plus craft cocktails & wine shop in rustic-chic digs. $$
A comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining. $$
10 locals recommend
Seasons 52
3333 Bristol St
10 locals recommend
A comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining. $$
Popular spot serving Asian fusion fare, including seasonal veggies & small plates, in modern digs. $$
59 locals recommend
The Vox Kitchen
16161 Brookhurst St
59 locals recommend
Popular spot serving Asian fusion fare, including seasonal veggies & small plates, in modern digs. $$
Features Japanese-inspired Italian cuisine produced by Kei Concepts' Chef Viet Nguyen and his diversely talented culinary team. $$
INI Ristorante
16129 Brookhurst Street
Features Japanese-inspired Italian cuisine produced by Kei Concepts' Chef Viet Nguyen and his diversely talented culinary team. $$
Savor every handmade bite, sip & moment. $$
26 locals recommend
North Italia
2957 Michelson Dr
26 locals recommend
Savor every handmade bite, sip & moment. $$
Rustic-chic hangout pairing locally sourced American fare with handmade craft cocktails. $$
10 locals recommend
ARC
3321 Hyland Avenue
10 locals recommend
Rustic-chic hangout pairing locally sourced American fare with handmade craft cocktails. $$
With ingredients imported from Italy and produce sourced from local farms, the pizza at Angelina’s is borderline artwork. From the menu to the aesthetics of the restaurant, everything at this pizzeria was carefully curated to take you to Italy. $$
Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana - Irvine
8573 Irvine Center Dr
With ingredients imported from Italy and produce sourced from local farms, the pizza at Angelina’s is borderline artwork. From the menu to the aesthetics of the restaurant, everything at this pizzeria was carefully curated to take you to Italy. $$
An artisan restaurant specializes in fresh-baked breads, viennoiserie and pastries, authentic French sandwiches and made-to-order crêpes. $$
16 locals recommend
MOULIN
1000 Bristol St N
16 locals recommend
An artisan restaurant specializes in fresh-baked breads, viennoiserie and pastries, authentic French sandwiches and made-to-order crêpes. $$
Easygoing operation with a contemporary vibe offering a creative twist on Pan-Asian standards. $$
21 locals recommend
Gem Dining
10836 Warner Ave
21 locals recommend
Easygoing operation with a contemporary vibe offering a creative twist on Pan-Asian standards. $$
Modern outpost of a Taiwan chain famed for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. Upscale design without the high-price. $$
85 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
3333 Plaza
85 locals recommend
Modern outpost of a Taiwan chain famed for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. Upscale design without the high-price. $$
Incredible seafood bar always serving the freshest catch! $$
8 locals recommend
Shuck Oyster Bar
3313 Hyland Ave
8 locals recommend
Incredible seafood bar always serving the freshest catch! $$
Versatile Japanese steakhouse serving diverse cuts, ramen & kimchi in a nondescript strip mall. Get on the waitlist as soon as they open, the wait can be incredibly long... that's just how good it is. $$
15 locals recommend
Anjin
3033 Bristol St
15 locals recommend
Versatile Japanese steakhouse serving diverse cuts, ramen & kimchi in a nondescript strip mall. Get on the waitlist as soon as they open, the wait can be incredibly long... that's just how good it is. $$
One of the best Thai restaurant in town! $$
Hanuman Thai Eatery
355 Bristol Street
One of the best Thai restaurant in town! $$
If you've never had shabu, then this is a must try! California Shabu Shabu takes pride in offering authentic Japanese Shabu Shabu & cuisine in its truest form. The food is presented in away that accentuates its natural flavors and complexity. $$
California Shabu Shabu
801 Baker St
If you've never had shabu, then this is a must try! California Shabu Shabu takes pride in offering authentic Japanese Shabu Shabu & cuisine in its truest form. The food is presented in away that accentuates its natural flavors and complexity. $$
Cozy spot with eclectic menu known for its fixed-price wine-pairing dinners, also serving breakfast. $$
18 locals recommend
Old Vine Kitchen & Bar
2937 Bristol St
18 locals recommend
Cozy spot with eclectic menu known for its fixed-price wine-pairing dinners, also serving breakfast. $$

Budget-friendly Dining

A local's favorite for the heartiest deli-style sandwiches & breakfast burritos. You can't leave town without trying one of their breakfast burritos! $
7 locals recommend
Nate's Korner
3960 S Main St
7 locals recommend
A local's favorite for the heartiest deli-style sandwiches & breakfast burritos. You can't leave town without trying one of their breakfast burritos! $
Inside food court has many different Japanese food stand to choose from. Order and seat yourself type of joint. $
32 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Costa Mesa
665 Paularino Ave
32 locals recommend
Inside food court has many different Japanese food stand to choose from. Order and seat yourself type of joint. $
Another local's favorite for Thai food. Decently large portions and favorable dishes. $$
Bangkok Kitchen
136 West MacArthur Boulevard
Another local's favorite for Thai food. Decently large portions and favorable dishes. $$
Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries and shakes fast food made the old fashioned way. $
59 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park Ave
59 locals recommend
Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries and shakes fast food made the old fashioned way. $
Imaginative line-up of food vendors gathered in a hip locale with indoor/outdoor seating. $
Trade Food Hall
2222 Michelson Dr
Imaginative line-up of food vendors gathered in a hip locale with indoor/outdoor seating. $
Local's favorite casual spot with speedy service offering Baja-style fish tacos, seafood burritos & red enchiladas. $$
28 locals recommend
Baja Fish Tacos
171 E 17th St
28 locals recommend
Local's favorite casual spot with speedy service offering Baja-style fish tacos, seafood burritos & red enchiladas. $$
Casual Mediterranean option for rotisserie chicken, kebabs, salads, falafels & gyros. $$
29 locals recommend
Chicken Maison
2709 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
29 locals recommend
Casual Mediterranean option for rotisserie chicken, kebabs, salads, falafels & gyros. $$
Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade. $$
14 locals recommend
Lemonade
21016 Pacific Coast Hwy
14 locals recommend
Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade. $$

Sightseeing

Many photographers from all over the nation come here as a photo spot.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
845 locals recommend
Many photographers from all over the nation come here as a photo spot.
198 locals recommend
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier
198 locals recommend
372 locals recommend
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach Pier
372 locals recommend
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate Avenue
313 locals recommend

Bar

Array of creative cocktails plus American small plates are offered at this chic, lounge-like venue. $$
50 locals recommend
Mesa
725 Baker St
50 locals recommend
Array of creative cocktails plus American small plates are offered at this chic, lounge-like venue. $$
Hip, well-hidden shopping-plaza lounge with trendy, unpretentious ambiance & handcrafted cocktails. $$
25 locals recommend
Kitsch Bar
891 Baker St
25 locals recommend
Hip, well-hidden shopping-plaza lounge with trendy, unpretentious ambiance & handcrafted cocktails. $$
New American small plates & a full bar with local craft brews & wines in a rustic-chic dining room. $$
13 locals recommend
The Recess Room
18380 Brookhurst St
13 locals recommend
New American small plates & a full bar with local craft brews & wines in a rustic-chic dining room. $$
Rooftop bar overlooking Huntington beach. $$
Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Rooftop bar overlooking Huntington beach. $$
11 locals recommend
Wine Lab
2937 Bristol Street
11 locals recommend