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Orange County Beaches

Restaurants in Orange County Beaches

  1. Crystal Cove Shake Shack

    Stop for a date shake on your way to the park. They're dee-lish.

    reviewed

  2. El Adobe

    El Adobe , is upscale with its pretty (you guessed it) Mission-style dining rooms and bar.

    reviewed

  3. Pascal Épicerie

    This is not SoCal fusion, it's a classic French market. Great to-go sandwiches and salads at very reasonable prices.

    reviewed

  4. Wilma's Patio

    Wilma's is a family-style institution on Balboa Island serving high-quality diner food in one of the island's original 1920s cottages.

    reviewed

  5. Royal Thai Cuisine

    Gracious service, a smartly decorated dining room and consistently delicious cooking distinguish this as the top Thai eatery in Newport.

    reviewed

  6. Señor Pedro's

    Señor Pedro's is the place to go for cheap Mexican eats. It serves plentiful if uninspired grub just across the street from the mission entrance.

    reviewed

  7. A

    San Shi Go

    A favorite local hangout for its clean, white decor, good sushi and killer views. It's hidden upstairs in an undistinguished mall, but worth seeking out.

    reviewed

  8. Aubergine

    Regularly rated OC's best, the French-inspired menu changes daily to accommodate the freshest ingredients. There's also a stunning selection of wine and cheese.

    reviewed

  9. Pacific Whey Cafe

    Lauded as Newport's best bakery, this place has pricey but excellent baked goods as well as breakfast platters and Provençale-inspired salads and sandwiches.

    reviewed

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  11. B

    Hush

    Laguna's favorite for hipsters with cash to burn, and their parents. Macaroni and cheese comes with lobster and crayfish while pork chops are wrapped delightfully in sage.

    reviewed

  12. Crab Cooker

    Expect a wait at this always-busy fish joint, which serves great seafood and fresh crab on paper plates to an always-appreciative crowd in flip-flops and jeans. Good chowder too.

    reviewed

  13. C

    La Sirena

    Hole-in-the-wall La Sirena shines for its bargain-basement prices and knockout contemporary Mexican specialties (think crunchy jicama and zingy salsa, not fat-laden refries with melted yellow cheese).

    reviewed

  14. D

    Zinc Café

    Locals say Zinc is the thing they miss most when they leave Laguna. Maybe it's the happy-making tomato-colored walls inside or the serene terrace outside. The vegetarian menu - including egg dishes, pizzas and sandwiches - emphasizes fresh ingredients.

    reviewed

  15. E

    Las Brisas

    Come here for one of Laguna's best views. Sip margaritas while you stare at the crashing waves from the glassed-in patio on the bluff, or book a table in the dining room. You won't long remember your Mexican-seafood meal, but the image of the coast will leave an indelible impression. Cocktail hour gets packed; make reservations.

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