Orange County Restaurant Information
You just haven't eaten out until you've eaten out in an Orange County restaurant. The seafood restaurants, of course, benefit hugely from their proximity to the ocean. For well over a century, the area has been home to an active fishing fleet whose haul from the ocean has had to meet the demands of local restaurateurs and satisfy the tastes of diners who know what outstanding fresh fish tastes like. Unless you catch and prepare it yourself, you'd be hard pressed to find fish and other seafood as fresh as what you'll find in the areas many outstanding eateries.
The ocean also serves as a backdrop. Along the waterfront the restaurants look out at the ocean and the harbor. Also, the dramatic ascending landscape enables many restaurants that are not right on the water to provide their guests with commanding, panoramic views of beautiful seascape. Here is just a sample of the kind of restaurants you can expect to find in Orange County.
Bistango
19100 Von Karman
Irvine, CA
Tel: 949-752-5222
Bistango Gallery Restaurant combines fine cuisine, art and architecture in a dining experience second to none. The atmosphere is contemporary American with a distinct European flair. There is live entertainment nightly.
Pascal
1000 Bristol St. North
Newport Beach, CA
Tel: 949-752-0107
Pascal Restaurant has been rated the number one restaurant in Orange County for the past ten years by the Zagat Guide. It has also been given a 10/10 by Elmer Dills, and the restaurant has received the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award. Pascal restaurant is known for lite French cuisine with provenal flair. Pascal has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show for "Diet a la French".
21 Oceanfront
2100 West Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA
Tel: 949-673-2100
21 Oceanfront is located on the beach across from the Newport Beach Pier. The restaurant is known for its luxurious feel, great view at sunset, excellent service, and the best seafood in all of Orange County.
Anaheim White House Restaurant
887 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA
Tel: 714-772-1381
The Anaheim White House is located in a lovely 1909 home with eight different dining areas. The menu features fresh seafood and specialties influenced by proprietor Bruno Serato's frequent trips to his hometown of Verona, Italy. The wine list features over 200 Californian and European wines.
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