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- MMikevipSacramento / Sacramento Valley •50 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHave been there multiple times and the food and experience continues to be consistently good. Went for brunch menu. Omelette ( a repeat order) was excellent as always. Spicy meatball pizza was great. Friendly service. Recommend getting a seat on the patio.More infoNorth Italia – IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine•4.5
- CCharlieLos Angeles •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe celebrated our wedding anniversary at their Costa Mesa location this weekend. Reservation was easy via OpenTable. The restaurant staffs were super friendly and attentive. They offered us unlimited FREE Róse. The food were amazingly delicious. Our service staffs, Jordan and Milton, were very attentive, and even chatted with us for a few minutes. Took pictures for us. The decorations were cute, warm and inviting. We had a great time, definitely would return and recommend this restaurant to our friends and family. A 5 Stars experience.More infoHabana - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Costa Mesa•4.7
- AAmeliaSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful experience! Will be going back. Busy restaurant and a bit loud but the service was fantastic and the food was insane. We started with the oyster sampler and then I got the Wild Alaskan Black Cod with broth and noodles and it was so delicious. Brought our own wine because no corkage!More infoWater Grill - South Coast PlazaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa•4.8
- DDonnavipOrange County •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe’re regulars at this location and they rarely disappoint. Our server last night, Matt was exceptional. The food was on point and at the start of a busy pre-Thanksgiving weekend we had a wonderful experience.  We always appreciate the seasonal offerings, the fresh ingredients, and the beautiful presentation. More infoSeasons 52 - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• American• Costa Mesa•4.8
- MMarilynOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe usually sit at the bar so we can order when we are ready, the bar wait staff are excellent, we can also enjoy the entertainment. It’s our once a week Friday night date. We always leave saying what a great evening.More infoMastro's Steakhouse - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Costa Mesa•4.7
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Located in the sunny state of California, Orange County is known for its many tourist attractions. Considering that Orange County consists of 34 cities and is more populous than 21 U.S. states, you can bet the attractions include not only the best surfing beaches, the Balboa ferry, and sites like Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland but also a huge selection of restaurants. The warm climate enhances the growth of fresh, organic vegetables and fruits, which can be found in many restaurants. Although iconic California foods like Rocky Road ice cream and sourdough bread may have originated in other CA cities, they’re also popular in Orange County. Fast food places, drive-ins, and Korean barbecues are popular in this area, too. Smoothies in the summer, however, take the cake.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Orange County is Shin-Sen-Gumi Robata & Yakitori – Fountain Valley
The best vegan restaurants in Orange County are Taste of Beauty, True Food Kitchen - Newport and The Tea House on Los Rios
The best vegetarian restaurants in Orange County are True Food Kitchen - Newport, Starfish Laguna Beach and The Tea House on Los Rios
The restaurants with the best service in Orange County are 501 Restaurant and Bar, Sunny Side Cafe and Inka Mama's- Santa Ana
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Orange County are The Terrace at Rancho San Joaquin, Agora Churrascaria and The Brant
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