Restaurant Reviews
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Enjoy Brunch With a View At Beachcomber Cafe in Newport Beach
If you're looking to spend your weekends enjoying fabulous ocean views while enjoying an amazing brunch then you're in luck. Beachcomber Cafe has become the most iconic restaurant in Newport Beach to enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by the sound of crashing waves....
Fig and Olives Menu Gets a New Delicious Update
I'm beyond excited that Fig and Olives Menu has been updated with all new delicious offerings. During covid, Fig and Olive featured a reduced menu and many of our favorite selections were no longer available. My taste buds are very happy to report that we have your...
Descanso in Costa Mesa Introduces New Mouth-Watering Menu
Descanso in Costa Mesa just introduced a handful of new mouth-watering menu items to coincide with their 3 year anniversary. Chef Fonzy DeZuniga has created a variety of new flavorful and inspiring dishes included new appetizers, entrees, and even a brand new brunch...
Panxa Cocina is Hands Down The Best Restaurant Long Beach Has to Offer!
If you’re seeking mouth-watering cuisine that will have you coming back for more, the best restaurant Long Beach has to offer is the irresistible Panxa Cocina. Their southwestern Latin flavors are the perfect blend of creative, sophisticated, and traditional flavors...
Pitfire Pizza in Costa Mesa Introduces New Summer Menu with Irresistible Dishes
Pitfire Pizza in Costa Mesa is a modern industrial restaurant, but what makes this place especially unique is their attached speakeasy called Pie Society. During our time here, I wanted to check out Pitfire’s new summer menu and their exclusive speakeasy. Pitfire...
The Hideaway in Long Beach Offers a Classic Yet Creative Brunch
The Hideaway in Long Beach is a casual yet classic restaurant. Their high-quality cuisine is comparable to even the classiest of steakhouses! During our day out in Long Beach, we decided to grab a nice brunch here before heading off to the Long Beach Aquarium....
If You’re Looking for Authentic Homestyle Cooking Check Out Wilma’s Patio in Newport Beach!
Wilma’s Patio has much to offer with its beautiful Balboa Island location and expansive menu to satisfy all your cuisine cravings. A favorite among Newport Beach locals, this restaurant has been family-owned for over 35 years. The owner, Wilma's daughter Sherri,...
O Sea Brings Fine Casual Seafood Dining to Old Town Orange
O Sea has opened in Old Town Orange and can best be described as fine casual dining with a focus on fresh seafood. The owner, Mike Flynn, emphasizes a distinction on thoughtful and responsibly sourced seafood which is how they developed their slogan "Seafood for...
Looking for Authentic Italian Food in Orange County? Head to Piccolino Restorante in Mission Viejo
I've spent some time recently looking for the best Italian food in Orange County. My favorite restaurants are those intimate, family-owned, unassuming restaurants you have to discover. The restaurants that have been open for years, have a loyal following and are found...
Lighthouse Bayview Cafe Just Might Be The Coolest Looking Restaurant in Orange County!
The Lighthouse Bayview Cafe is a special hidden gem located on Balboa Island in Newport Beach. Not only is this restaurant adorable, but the menu is equally as magnificent as the views. You could not help but notice the reaction of astonishment as each diner entered...
Head to Hopdoddy Burger Bar to Indulge All Your Naughty Cravings
This week I decided to head to Hopdoddy Burger Bar to indulge in some of their delicious gourmet burgers. I'm a firm believer that if you're going to eat a burger, you should go to a place that specializes in them. I try to find a balance between eating healthy and...
La Barra in Dana Point Impresses With Their Coastal Mexican Cuisine
Sometimes the best cuisine can be found in the most unexpected places and La Barra in Dana Point impresses with a creative menu of coastal-inspired Mexican cuisine. La Barra is the new sister restaurant to Lupe's which also has locations in Huntington Beach and San...
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Visit Oak Mountain Winery for a Unique Temecula Wine Cave Dining Experience
If you're looking for a unique wine country experience, then head to Oak Mountain Winery for a one of a kind dinner in their Temecula wine cave. We were first introduced to Oak Mountain Winery while taking a Temecula Wine...
Experience the Best Vietnamese Restaurant in Orange County at Brodard Chateau
If you're searching for the best Vietnamese restaurant in Orange County then look no further than Brodard Chateau in Garden Grove. Locals in the Asian community have long known about Brodard since they opened their Fountain...
Feast Your Eyes on The Most Enormous 4lb Snapper From This Popular Laguna Beach Restaurant!
There are many Laguna Beach restaurants to choose from, but none serve an entire whole fish that is so enormous it could feed a family of 4-6 people. This Asian Fusion restaurant is non-other than the popular Starfish in Laguna...
Bouillon is Easily the Best Traditional French Restaurant in Orange County
If you're searching for the best traditional French restaurant in Orange County, Bouillon in Newport Beach will deliver all of the classics. When I first learned Chef Laurant of Moulin was opening a new restaurant focused on...
Here’s Why The Wilson Creek Temecula Brunch is the Only Way You Should Spend Your Sunday!
Sundays are made for delicious cuisine, sparkling wine, and the Wilson Creek Temecula brunch. If I could plan my perfect Sunday brunch, Wilson Creek would check every box, and boxes I didn't even know needed checking. My life...
Urban Plates Offers Delicious Cuisine You’d Never Expect From a Fast Casual Restaurant
Urban Plates is a fast casual restaurant, but with a fine dining menu. They have numerous locations throughout California and offer dishes you typically wouldn't expect like fresh seasonal fish, Moroccan braised chicken, and...
Selanne Steak Tavern is the Best Steakhouse in Orange County According to Locals
On a search to find the best steakhouse in Orange County, I entrusted my neighbors from Nextdoor, who almost all unanimously voted for Selanne Steak Tavern. Not being one to shy away from an exceptional steak dinner, I grabbed...