Restaurants & Food in Orange County

Found 36 blog entries about Restaurants & Food in Orange County.

WafflesWaffle lovers are always looking for a great place to get a waffle in the morning in Orange County. While there are always franchise options with standard breakfast waffles, nothing beats a local waffle house not found anywhere else. Here are the best local places to grab a waffle in Orange County.

Plums Café - 369 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

If you’re looking for a waffle variety and not just a plain waffle, try Plums Café. They carry a huge variety of choices including, the chocolate banana waffle.

For $15 you get waffles made with chocolate in the batter and topped with caramel, sliced bananas and whipped cream. Another favorite is the Northwest Berry Waffles, which are fresh waffles topped with fresh berries. Regardless of your choice,

Read Full Post »

Irish PubIrish Pubs are a huge favorite in America’s bar industry. Orange County has several very popular Irish Pubs perfect for dinner and a beer or for some afternoon relaxation. Here are a few of the best Iris Pubs found throughout the OC area.

Shamrock Bar & Grill

In Newport Beach’s Mariner Mile, you can find the Shamrock Bar & Grill. Although it’s located in the upscale luxury area of town, this is a laidback and low key place to grab a drink.

The menu offers some Irish options along with American dishes. This is the place to go for a quiet drink, a good draught beer and a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a proper Guinness, a great meal,and live music. The only rule here is no dancing is permitted.

O’Malley’s on Main

One of the top five Irish Pubs in

Read Full Post »

Harbor Dock - Newport Beach


Newport Beach is a place that typically comes with a high price. There are amazing upscale shopping centers, yachts and mansions throughout. The good news for families, there are a ton of family-friendly free events and activities going on all the time within the city. Here are the best free things to do at Newport Beach.

Free Second Sundays at Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Drive

Target sponsors this event at the Orange County Museum of Art. From 11am-4pm, enjoy family gallery tours, story time, hands-on art activities and live entertainment. Sometimes they even have a food trust on site.  You can enjoy this free event every month and it may take more than once to see all that is offered.

Newport Pier and Beach
1 Newport Pier

Read Full Post »

CrabIf you are a seafood fan, Orange County has a ton of great options for crab. With so many options in Orange County, it’s hard to tell which ones are going to have the quality crab you’re looking for. Here are the top spots in the area for a delicious crab meal.

The Boiling Crab

13892 Brookhurst St
Garden Grove, CA

If a restaurant’s been featured on The Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” you know it has to be worth trying out. Their menu items are made using a Louisiana Creole blend of spices and its finger lickin’ good. The Boiling Crab serves everything in a bag and doesn’t use plates. Prepare to get messy when devouring their delicious crab cuisine.

Rock'n Fish

422 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA

If you’re looking for an

Read Full Post »

Dinner DateAre you looking for a romantic date night in the OC and aren’t sure where to grab dinner? There are so many restaurants and it’s hard to tell which ones will have a romantic atmosphere and delicious cuisine. Here are a few excellent dinner date ideas for a night in Orange County.

Summit House Restaurant

2000 East Bastanchury Road
Fullerton

The Summit House is truly a romantic experience. With a crackling fireplace in a replica of an English Inn, this peaceful restaurant offers comfortable booths and oversized chairs to sit next to your date. They are commonly chosen by people for special occasions, private events, and weddings. They are known for their delicious seafood and prime rib, and you must try the cream corn. This cozy restaurant will make

Read Full Post »

Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spine/2150310417Orange County locals love a good dining experience and Mexican restaurants are one of the most popular choices. With so many Mexican restaurant options in the area, Orange County residents need to know which one they should try. Here are the top three in Orange County right now.

Taco Mesa

Located in

  • Costa Mesa
  • Ladera Ranch
  • Mission Vieja
  • Orange

Taco Mesa is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Orange County. The owner is Ivan Calderon who can cook an excellent steak taco with tomatillo salsa and cooks the delicious blackened chicken breast burritos. He offers healthy and organic options which make his restaurant unique. He makes authentic dishes like the lobster bisque and the tamarind vinaigrette salads.

Avila's El Ranchito

Read Full Post »