Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Orange County, California
Post Date: May 25, 2011
According to OCRegister and a personal polling of 20 long-time residents of the area here are the ones that "made the grade" as places to go when you want romance to fill the air (in random order):
Starting with the "inland" choices:
Anaheim White House - an institution in Anaheim. Northern Italian cuisine is combined with French touches in an actual white house with very elegant decor.
Orange Hill Restaurant - in the city of Orange. The restaurant has been host to numerous weddings, anniversary celebrations and proposals. The cuisine is American. The restaurant and bar overlook the sweeping valley below. The lights of the cities in the distance are incredible. and the food is excellent.
Golden Truffle - Costa Mesa. While the restaurant doesn't have any views and resides on a major street, what makes this restaurant special is the willingness of the chef and his staff to personally cook up some of the county's most exotic cuisine and serve it in an unintrusive way.
Cedar Creek Inn - San Juan Capistrano. This restaurant is in the old town area, right across the street from the Mission. Again, no view perse but the patio lights and the ease of taking a stroll through the quaint city and shop in the anitque shops is worth it. The cuisine is Californian.
Five Crowns - Corona Del Mar. The main element to this extremely well known eatery is that it is an exact replica of England's oldest inn. The Lawry's owned restaurant serves American dishes, but the waitstaff serves you in period English dress and manners.
The Ritz Restaurant and Garden - Newport Beach. Continental cuisine served by a wonderful wait staff that want to make sure that whatever you are celebrating becomes special. The food is great and the service was quiet, attentive and respectful.
The remaining restaurants all have sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Except for Las Brisas that serves Mexican fare, they all serve American cuisine.
Las Brisas - Laguna Beach. Best bet, stick with the seafood. This restaurant has been around for a long time. While the food may not be up to the same standards as the rest of the choices listed, the view and usually the service are what keep this place on the "romantic" map.
The Chart House - Dana Point. The food is excellent, the staff professional and while you wait (and you will)you can enjoy a stroll in the "backyard" or just sit outside with a glass of wine.
Cannons - Dana Point. Plenty of directions to crane your neck at the view up here. I prefer brunch on a spring or summer Sunday, but of the long-time residents I interviewed, they're sold on this hotspot for a special evening out.
Salt Creek Inn - Laguna Niguel. Different and eclectic. Service can be spotty, but the younger crowd I talked to seem to really enjoy eating here.
Now all anyone needs to do is put on the dress up togs and come and visit-during dinner! Oh and reservations are suggested!
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