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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...
Taco Rosa in Irvine & Newport Beach Introduces Delicious New Family Style “Taplitas” Platters
Taco Rosa in Irvine and Newport Beach is introducing several new family-style "Tablitas", or platters, to their menu. These unique Tablitas will feature both traditional and seafood options as well...
The Bayside Restaurant Happy Hour in Newport Beach Offers Diners Mini Meals!
Our quest to find the best Orange County happy hours brought us to the Bayside Restaurant happy hour in Newport Beach. Each of their happy hour items is like a complete mini-meal. With prices...
Andrei’s Irvine Happy Hour Menu is Mouth Watering and Massive!
Andrei's Irvine Happy Hour Menu has plenty of mouth-watering options to satisfy your hunger after a long workday. From tempting kabobs to portobello fries, this happy hour menu is sure to delight...
Enticing Eats from Eddie V’s Happy Hour Menu in Newport Beach
Eddie V's happy hour in Newport Beach is one of the most popular spots to enjoy after a long workday. The bar is always filled with diners and for good reason. They offer a great selection of...
A Tasty Preview of Fleming’s Happy Hour Menu in Newport Beach
Fleming's happy hour in Newport Beach has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Even when I lived in Los Angeles I used to frequent their Beverly Hills location regularly. Almost 9...
Eddie V’s Restaurant Just Might Be The Most Decadent Dinner of Your Dreams!
Eddie V's restaurant easily has one of the most decadent and timeless fine dining menus. Guests can expect rich flavors like their Béarnaise drenched Oscar-style bacon wrapped Filet, Banana Fosters...
Could Oliver’s Osteria be the Most Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County?
There was a recent thread on my Nextdoor app searching for the most authentic Italian cuisine in Orange County and I could not help but notice all the recommendations for Oliver's Osteria. I, of...
Bello in Newport Beach Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County
Bello in Newport Beach recently opened taking over the Pita Jungle in The Bluffs shopping center. Owner and chef Sando Nardone prides his new restaurant with introducing true Italian cuisine to his...
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