36 Best Restaurants for Handcrafted Cocktails in Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

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1. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

4.0

Excellent(308)

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• Asian • Irvine

We chose to avoid the busy, crowds on Fri/Sat and lucked out having one of our date nights on a Wednesday night at Chang's/Irvine and it was perfect! Not only was our Server, Michelle, AMAZING in her guidance to their new menu, but we tried several new things and LOVED them! In particular, the Pepper Steak (which is mixed with Green/Red Peppers - and NOT hot peppers) just became my FAVE! And the Endamame (Pea Pods) were DELICIOUS! Can't wait to return and taste more new items. Thanks, Michelle and Chang's team for making it a great evening!

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2. View at VEA Newport Beach

4.6

Exceptional(341)

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• American • Newport Beach

Booked 8 times today

Beautiful resort. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Love how everyone is smiling

3. Ilya

4.4

Awesome(369)

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• Mediterranean • San Clemente

Booked 19 times today

I took my husband there for his birthday. We were sat on the outdoor patio by the fireplace, and the ambiance was incredible! It felt like we were in Morocco with the beautiful tile work, the architecture and the comfortable seating. Our server...I think her name was Tulum..was ON POINT. she was well versed in the menu and offered great suggestions. She was just perfetion! The manager was also a delight, he was so accommodating to our situation, and i cannot wait to go back. we had the goat cheese appetizer, sooo good! Next time i am going to try the mezza plate. My husband got the sea bass and i got the branzino. everything was spectacular. I highy recommend Ilya.

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4. Culinary Dropout - Orange

4.6

Exceptional(508)

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• American • Orange

Booked 43 times today

Service and food where great loved the location and all they had to offer

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5. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

4.2

Awesome(2121)

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• Italian • Irvine

Booked 12 times today

Salmon was excellent, warm chocolate butter cake was insanely delicious!

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6. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby

4.4

Awesome(896)

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• Contemporary British • Anaheim

Booked 144 times today

We were there to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Our waiter Franco was great! He was personable and checked up on us to make sure each course was to our liking. The food was amazing! From the Parkerhouse dinner rolls to the salmon and beef Wellington to the sticky toffee pudding. Some of the dishes were given a little intro which made it taste even better! Drinks were also delicious including the mocktails for the kids…interesting combos of flavors which was fun to try! We also came with my dad in a wheelchair which they accommodated very easily. We had a great table on the balcony overlooking the courtyard and even though there was a movie playing that night, it was still easy to have a conversation! Chairs were comfy and the decor was so fun…even the women’s bathroom kept with the theme. The 70’s style music added to the night. We cannot wait to come back!!!! Thank you Gordon Ramsay for bringing your beautiful restaurant close to where we live! The food, service and atmosphere was A++++!!

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7. True Food Kitchen - Newport

4.2

Awesome(3749)

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• American • Newport Beach

Booked 31 times today

Excellent service! Manager Arthur was friendly! Staff really followed his example. Food was fantastic!

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8. Knolls Restaurant - Laguna Niguel

4.8

Exceptional(155)

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• American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 6 times today

It’s the best place in town if you want to have a great meal, drinks and fun! Music every night!! What’s not to love 💗

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9. Lobby Lounge at Montage Laguna Beach

4.4

Awesome(7)

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• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Laguna Beach

Absolutely wonderful experience! Nick was a fantastic waiter, food delightful!

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10. SHOR American Seafood Grill - Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

4.0

Excellent(402)

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• American • Newport Beach

Booked 2 times today

Don Choch, Ms. T , Juan (golf cart driver) , ms. Lady representative at the front desk, and the entire team were very attentive, kind, helpful and accommodating especially with my disabled wheelchair bound 88 yr old mother. One gentleman associate picked up & moved a large plant & planter to allow easy access for the wheelchair to the women’s restroom. We enjoyed the food, especially the Salmon and Strawberry Cheesecake that the chef passed out, & fresh oven baked bread and courtesy champagne. Everything was wonderful , my mother thoroughly enjoyed herself from the High School Angel Jazz Band to Boney James concert. It was an extraordinary experience, my fiancée and I even enjoyed dancing in the rain. So profound. Thank you everyone. Charlesetta Wiley (Kamia’s mothers)

Best Restaurants for Handcrafted Cocktails in Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

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1. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

2. View at VEA Newport Beach

3. Ilya

4. Culinary Dropout - Orange

5. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

6. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby

7. True Food Kitchen - Newport

8. Knolls Restaurant - Laguna Niguel

9. Lobby Lounge at Montage Laguna Beach

10. SHOR American Seafood Grill - Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

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