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A photo of Chapter One: the modern local restaurant
1. Chapter One: the modern local
4.6
Exceptional(579)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Santa Ana
Booked 3 times today
Our eclectic food and spirits fuse the exotic with the traditional, always created with our own playful twist. Our kitchen, led by executive chef Tony Castaneda, features local, sustainable, seasonal and all-natural ingredients. The atmosphere blends the pleasures of elegant dining with the relaxed conviviality of a local pub. Our cocktail list, highlighted by our award-winning fresh ginger Moscow Mules, also features over 200 whiskeys from around the world.
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2. Habana - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(2729)
Price: Expensive
• Cuban • Costa Mesa
Booked 55 times today
Habana in Costa Mesa offers a romantic dining experience, as seen in its reviews. Guests appreciate the 'beautiful and romantic patio', 'intimate bar' and 'amazing offerings' that create a 'fun atmosphere' perfect for date nights. The 'sultry and romantic' ambiance, 'beautiful candles everywhere' and 'pretty lighting' further enhance the romantic vibe. The restaurant's 'authentic' Cuban-inspired food and 'fresh Mojitos' add to the overall dining experience.
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3. AnQi
4.6
Exceptional(1864)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 19 times today
AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar serves a unique twist on California Vietnamese Cuisine, with favorites like Filet Mignon Potstickers and Miso Black Cod, as well as items from their Award-Winning Molecular Menu.
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4. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(8169)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 173 times today
Water Grill - South Coast Plaza is a romantic spot according to reviews. Patrons have described it as a 'beautiful restaurant', with a 'warm and vibrant' decor that sets the tone for a date night. The ambiance is described as 'energetic' and 'conducive to romance'. The food is consistently praised, with seafood being a specialty that is 'fresh and delicious'. The service is also lauded, making for a seamless and enjoyable dining experience.
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5. Top of The V
4.5
Awesome(929)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Anaheim
Booked 16 times today
Top of the V is a romantic spot with a stunning rooftop setting, perfect for couples. Reviewers rave about its 'amazing view and very romantic atmosphere', 'beautiful rooftop with great service and lovely ambiance', and 'upscale ambiance'. The food is described as 'delicious' and the service is consistently praised as 'great'. It's the perfect place for a date night with its 'nice, classy' feel and 'beautiful experience'.
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6. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(8160)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 149 times today
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.
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7. Jardin Autentica Cocina
4.7
Exceptional(504)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Orange
Booked 23 times today
Jardin Autentica Cocina is a contemporary Mexican restaurant serving polished authentic dishes, rooted in Mexican traditions and flavors. The crafted drinks also mirrors its cuisine, with small batch, hand-crafted agave artisanal cocktails. We look forward to welcoming you in our warm and cozy Jardin!
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8. Parkestry Rooftop Bar
4.2
Awesome(838)
Price: Expensive
• American • Anaheim
Booked 9 times today
Ascend to the highest rooftop bar in Anaheim and elevate your next happy hour to new heights at Parkestry Rooftop Bar. Offering light bites, creative libations, and a fun social energy, Parkestry is the perfect setting for a romantic night out, gathering of friends, or any special occasion. Located on the 11th floor of the JW Marriott Anaheim hotel, Parkestry celebrates invigorating culinary offerings with unobstructed views of the Southern California sunset and occasional fireworks from the horizon as an added bonus.
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9. Nova Kitchen & Bar
4.5
Awesome(855)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Anaheim
Booked 19 times today
NOVA Kitchen & Bar is an experiential dining destination, exploring the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—to engage and tantalize the five senses of taste, smell, sight, touch and sound. The result? An ethereal and magical experience. Inspired by the transient astronomical event of a moving star, Nova empowers guests to experience the five dimensions of life on earth like they never have before.We have a strict 10 minute grace period for reservations. At least half of your party must be present to be seated. Parties who are running late should call the restaurant prior to your reservation time to ensure your reservation doesn't get canceled. There are no same day reservations on Friday and Saturdays. Walk-ins are always welcome.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa restaurant
10. The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa
4.9
Exceptional(4909)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 76 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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  • Marie
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    An Qi is a beautiful restaurant. The ambience and the service excel but the food pushes it over the top! The tuna taco appetizers are so good we almost always place another order! It is not inexpensive but you get what you pay for and I love it there!
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    AnQiPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa
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    4.6
  • Charlie
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary at their Costa Mesa location this weekend. Reservation was easy via OpenTable. The restaurant staffs were super friendly and attentive. They offered us unlimited FREE Róse. The food were amazingly delicious. Our service staffs, Jordan and Milton, were very attentive, and even chatted with us for a few minutes. Took pictures for us. The decorations were cute, warm and inviting. We had a great time, definitely would return and recommend this restaurant to our friends and family. A 5 Stars experience.
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    Habana - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Costa Mesa
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    4.7
  • Amelia
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful experience! Will be going back. Busy restaurant and a bit loud but the service was fantastic and the food was insane. We started with the oyster sampler and then I got the Wild Alaskan Black Cod with broth and noodles and it was so delicious. Brought our own wine because no corkage!
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    Water Grill - South Coast PlazaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Costa Mesa
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    4.8
  • Kayla
    Orange County •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The service was amazing! Each member made sure we were satisfied with our food and drinks. Food was delicious. The vibes are great as well as the view!
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    Top of The VPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Anaheim
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    4.5
  • Kristin
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Nov 2024
    Food was very good. Service excellent. Branson was really on top of it. The service is why I would come back again.
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    Chapter One: the modern localPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Santa Ana
    •
    4.6

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