Best Restaurants for People Watching in Ladera Ranch

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(340)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 27 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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2. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2733)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 66 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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3. Mozambique Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(3042)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Laguna Beach

Booked 47 times today

Mozambique brings a taste of Southern Africa’s coastal cuisine to Laguna Beach. Enjoy wood-fired steaks fresh seafood, and chicken with ocean views and Live Entertainment! PLEASE NOTE: SEATING AREA IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITYReservations will guarantee a table in our restaurant, but NO SPECIFIC AREA will be guaranteed with a reservation. Please expect an additional wait for Rooftop Seating, Live Music, and other high demand areas. To book a Private Event or guarantee a specific table, a deposit will be required in addition to a food and beverage minimum, please contact our events coordinator at 949.715.7107 for pricing.Complimentary Transportation available! 5pm and later, within Laguna Beach or a 5-10 mile radius depending on group size). For customers w/ dinner reservations only - call to schedule.

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4. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(2286)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 46 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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5. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1494)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 17 times today

OPEN FOR DINING INDOORS AND ON OUR WATERFRONT OUTDOOR PATIO Join us dockside for dining with sweeping Harbor views; for a weekend breakfast, or lunch/dinner daily... in the evenings we have patio heaters to keep you warm!Harpoon Henrys Seafood Restaurant is proud to offer a spectacular waterfront view, fresh seafood, and the latest in California Beach Cuisine. We offer our guests harbor views from our dining room and our outdoor waterfront patio. For 46 years, we have provided the best in service, ambiance, and cuisine. We have been winners of awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association”, a finalist for Dining Excellence from both the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the County of Orange, and our wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”

6. Tango

4.7

Exceptional(73)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Laguna Beach

Booked 13 times today

Tango Laguna embarks on a culinary voyage blending global flavors with local dedication. Our menu boasts tapas, sandwiches, and main courses meticulously prepared with care and precision. Each dish, influenced by worldwide inspirations, is paired thoughtfully with wines and cocktails, complemented by bites enhancing the dining experience.Featuring premium meats, artisan cheeses, and fusion small plates sourced globally, our commitment to quality defines every meal, offering a unique culinary journey exclusive to Tango in Laguna Beach, CA.Join us for weekend brunch, a delightful twist on classic favorites paired with cocktails in a coastal ambiance. Wednesdays bring the International Wine Experience, presenting a curated wine selection paired with small plates celebrating diverse culinary traditions, transporting your palate worldwide from Laguna Beach.

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7. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

4.1

Excellent(239)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Irvine

Booked 4 times today

P.F. Chang's is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang's chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients. With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang's now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.

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8. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

4.8

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 9 times today

The fish is fresh and the sake is strong at Fin, our oceanview sushi restaurant, located inside the historic Hotel Laguna in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach. Offering the freshest daily-caught local seafood as well as imported delicacies like Hokkaido scallops and firefly squid, plus a selection of award-winning sake, it is a thrilling adventure in flavor and fun. Belly up to the Tokyo-style bar for lively chef interaction and unforgettable omakase or take a table overlooking the sea and sample to your heart’s desire.

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KyleVIP
Orange County •68 reviews
4.0
Dined today
The service was exceptional. Jorge did an amazing job at making the birthday celebration special and was very attentive to our needs. My dad raved about the pork chop and my filet was excellent. The cocktails were well done, love the martini glasses they use, spacious and stable.
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Mozambique RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steak• Laguna Beach
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4.4
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Diane
Orange County •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a girls lunch today. The patio was lovely and we all enjoyed the food and wine. We had salmon tacos, Cobb salad and BBQ flatbreads. Everything was excellent. The whiskey Bundt cake for dessert was delicious too. Jane was our server. She provided outstanding service and was very accommodating with separate checks. We will definitely return.
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Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan CapistranoPrice: Moderate• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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DeAnna
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The stuffed squash blossoms were unique and tasty. I shared my salad which was kale and spinach with goat cheese and persimmons which was all light but very favorable and not too sweet. The service was exceptional.
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CUCINA enoteca - IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.6
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Walter
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was fantastic. Our server, Rodney, was the best of the best! I hope they keep him on when they transition to Mastro's.
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Del Frisco's Grille - IrvinePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Irvine
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4.5
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Nancy
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
caden our server was the best prompt, courteous very attentive. Just a great service person.
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Harpoon Henry's Seafood RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.6

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

2. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

3. Mozambique Restaurant

4. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

5. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

6. Tango

7. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

8. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

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