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Best Coastal Dining in Orange County

Newport Beach, California

by Hilton Hilton

  • Jul 30, 2009
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Gorgeous views and fabulous restaurants make up the Orange County's coastal dining scene. TravelSkoot highlights the very best options in the area for where to have a relaxing meal in a picturesque atmosphere.


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  • 21 Oceanfront Restaurant

    2100 W Oceanfront , Newport Beach, California

    Tucked away just a few steps off of the boardwalk, 21 Oceanfront Restaurant is set against a stunning ocean backdrop in the famed city of Newport Beach. No detail is overlooked when serving their award-winning wine and a continental selection of exquisite seafood and prime steak. With warm, classic décor and interesting architectural detail, Oceanfront 21 is a great place for a luxurious experience along the ocean.


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  • Villa Nova

    3131 W Coast Hwy , Newport Beach, CA

    Every night at 8, the music at Villa Nova’s piano bar begins, signaling the start of an evening of elegant seaside Italian dining. From the Antipasto Misto to the Tiramisu, relax and enjoy the ocean view. The historic restaurant has roots in old Hollywood – Joe Dimaggio once took Marilyn Monroe here on a blind date. Today, it’s your turn to dine in elegance. So send a request to the piano man, then sip a fine Italian Chianti or Piemonte with your Scallopine Saltimbocca.


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  • The Beachcomber Cafe

    Crystal Ave , Newport Beach, CA

    For a casual oceanfront treat, check out the Beachcomber Café. Located in a rustic, refurbished cottage at Newport Coast's Crystal Cove Beach, Beachcomber is a friendly joint where you can take in the beautiful atmosphere while dining on succulent menu items such as tiny ahi tacos or filet mignon Cobb salad. Always popular with locals, Beachcomber stays busy on the weekends. If there's a wait, you can hang out on the beach until your table is ready.


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  • The Quiet Woman

    3224 E Coast Hwy , Corona Del Mar, CA

    Known for its delightful comfort food, charming ambiance and live music, the Quiet Woman in Corona Del Mar has been entertaining guests since 1965. This quaint little gem is tucked behind beautiful bougainvilleas and offers a dining experience you won't soon forget. The delectable menu items include Colorado grass-fed lamb and caramelized Maine diver scallops. After dinner, don't miss out on some people-watching at the bar that has everyone talking — it's quite the scene.


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  • Sundried Tomato

    361 Forest Ave # 103 , Laguna Beach, CA

    Located in Laguna Beach, Sun dried Tomato Café and Catering is an American Bistro with something for everyone. They take your favorite dishes and give them a fresh and delicious twist. Enjoy their classic Creamed Sun dried Tomato Soup with a Salad Nicoise or other items like a Sirloin Burger or Mini Lamb Chops. Feel free to eat as you wish because everything is priced to please your wallet.


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  • Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

    3050 Bristol Street , Costa Mesa, CA

    A stylish lobby welcomes guests to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel, centrally located close to most of Southern California's most popular attractions. All 486 oversized guestrooms have been beautifully enhanced with plush beds and 42" flat panel televisions. Beautifully designed one bedroom Parlor and Presidential Suites feature amenities of the Executive Level along with a spacious connecting living area perfect for entertaining. During your stay, work up a sweat at the newly renovated Fitness Center or soak up the California sunshine next to the outdoor heated pool. Enjoy fine dining at the Bristol Palms California Bistro and Bar, glamorously set amidst towering palm trees in the hotel's naturally lit seven-story atrium. A perfect destination hotel, the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is also within walking distance of famed South Costa Plaza Shopping Center and the Orange County Performing Arts Center.


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