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I am a food and wine connoisseur who has wined and dined all over California and NYC. I love the complete dining experience and I feel lucky to live in such a fantastic place to do just that! Europe is next!

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Restaurant Name	City	Rating
Gulfstream	Newport Beach, CA
Another Newport Beach scene and be seen restaurant. Has a casual, yet fine dining quality. Hanging wooden racing kayaks, rotating fans, & americana art encompass the dining room. Love the oyster bar in front, which are served shucked to order. Th ... more Another Newport Beach scene and be seen restaurant. Has a casual, yet fine dining quality. Hanging wooden racing kayaks, rotating fans, & americana art encompass the dining room. Love the oyster bar in front, which are served shucked to order. The open kitchen and communal hand sink are engaging. There is a outside patio for dining and another patio with wooden lounge chairs and fire pits to smoke and socialize. Love the fried oysters, dip trio, plank salmon, tuna burger is a stand out, fresh fish of the day, beets, spinach, and shoestring fries. The cheeseburger is also an amazing surprize hit. Finish with a hot fudge sundae. Also a contemporary lunch place. less
Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits‎	Newport Beach, CA
Right next door to Flemings and Fashion Island, this trendy, oceanic restaurant boasts superior seafood and cocktails. There is also an outside patio to relax and dine. Bloody Mary oysters are a must, in addition to the Yellowtail Crudo. Lobster Mac ... more Right next door to Flemings and Fashion Island, this trendy, oceanic restaurant boasts superior seafood and cocktails. There is also an outside patio to relax and dine. Bloody Mary oysters are a must, in addition to the Yellowtail Crudo. Lobster Mac & cheese and heirloom beets were stand outs. You can even order pitchers of your favorite drink like mojitos or martinis! My favorite martini was the pomegrante peach martini. The decor is blue & whimsical, as if you are under the sea. I am a seafood lover, so I was in heaven! less
Fleming's Steakhouse	Newport Beach, CA
For the who's who in Newport! Surely an OC Scene and be seen! I enjoyed the Tenderloin Carpaccio and Seared Ahi appetizer; Petite Filet Mignon, Alaskan King Crab Legs, or Lobster en Fuego Entrees; and a wine flight is recommended. If you enjoy wi ... more For the who's who in Newport! Surely an OC Scene and be seen! I enjoyed the Tenderloin Carpaccio and Seared Ahi appetizer; Petite Filet Mignon, Alaskan King Crab Legs, or Lobster en Fuego Entrees; and a wine flight is recommended. If you enjoy wine paring, this is your restaurant. Flemings has an exceptional wine collection. Great place for anniversery. less
Ten	Newport Beach, CA
Hottest sushi place in Orange County. Next door turns into club Tentation during weekend nights. Fresh delicious sushi, cool, hip, modern decor. Great for special occasions. You won't be let down. Here is link to site: http://www.tenrestaurantgr ... more Hottest sushi place in Orange County. Next door turns into club Tentation during weekend nights. Fresh delicious sushi, cool, hip, modern decor. Great for special occasions. You won't be let down. Here is link to site: http://www.tenrestaurantgroup.com/tenasian/index01.html less
Pho the Bowl	Laguna Niguel, CA
What I remembered most is the fantastic service. The servers were very helpful & friendly. The food was tasty, light & fresh (as Vietnamese food typically is). I would recommend Pho the Bowl for lunch or a casual dinner.
Yard House	Costa Mesa, CA
The Yard House to me is a happy place. This location is smaller and more intimate than other locations. I enjoy the food and atmosphere. Classic rock plays in the background and people always seem to be having a good time. The food is a little above ... more The Yard House to me is a happy place. This location is smaller and more intimate than other locations. I enjoy the food and atmosphere. Classic rock plays in the background and people always seem to be having a good time. The food is a little above average, my favorites appetizers are the roasted artichoke, the california roll, spicy tuna roll, and the wedge salad. For entrees, I recommend the classic burger and the bbq chicken pizza. The martini list is long and delicious. I like the sweet tart and the grape crush martinis. If you want to kick back, listen to great classic music, and have fun with your friends, take them to Yard House. less
Armani Restaurant	Costa Mesa, CA
I have only sat at the bar. They make a mean Bloody Mary! It is a must to take a Bloody Mary break between shopping!
MAGGIANO'S	Costa Mesa, CA
Yes, there is a wait, especially at this location, but it is worth it! Maggiano's has the best spaghetti in town. I can't quite put my finger on what they do to make the spaghetti so scrumptous, but it really is the best ever. The atmosphere ... more Yes, there is a wait, especially at this location, but it is worth it! Maggiano's has the best spaghetti in town. I can't quite put my finger on what they do to make the spaghetti so scrumptous, but it really is the best ever. The atmosphere is classic Italian Mafia with red checkered tablecloths and Italian pictures hanging. The wine selection is distinguished as well. Perfect place for the family. less
Mccormick and Schmick's	Irvine, CA
Very disappointed. There are too many items to choose from on the menu, which leads me to believe (knowing fish goes bad quickly), that certain items may not be the freshest (if you know what I mean). Service was unimpressive, as our waiter forgot ma ... more Very disappointed. There are too many items to choose from on the menu, which leads me to believe (knowing fish goes bad quickly), that certain items may not be the freshest (if you know what I mean). Service was unimpressive, as our waiter forgot many requests and left our water empty. The fish quality I felt was poor. The decor also felt campy. less
Tia Juana's Long Bar and Mexican Cafe Deluxe	Irvine, CA
I ate here for Sunday Brunch and the food was delicious! The atmosphere looks like it would be a lot of fun on a Tuesday night. They have special salsa dancing nights and also taco tuesday events. The margarits were great also, very stiff!