A new hospitality concept is set to debut in Costa Mesa on March 23, 2026, bringing a distinctly different experience to Orange County’s dining landscape. Highball, a Japanese-style cocktail bar rooted in precision and ritual, will open alongside Naisho Omakase, a hidden 14-seat sushi counter located just beyond a velvet curtain within the space.
Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach has welcomed La La Land Kind Cafe, a coffee concept known for its mission of spreading kindness and mentoring foster youth. The cafe officially opened Saturday, March 14, marking the brand’s first location in Orange County.
In 2026, A Restaurant will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic location along Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. The milestone marks a century of hospitality, community and history at one of Newport Beach’s most recognizable dining destinations. For many locals, A Restaurant is more than historic. It is personal. I have been going there since I was a kid, and in high school my sister and I worked there as hostesses when it was still The Arches, my very first job. Years later it became the place where Paul and I celebrated our wedding reception. Like so many longtime Newport Beach favorites, it holds decades of memories for the community.
Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has debuted a refreshed identity as a Spanish-inspired steakhouse. The reimagined concept brings a new culinary direction to Anaheim’s highest rooftop dining destination, pairing premium steaks with Spanish coastal influences, tableside presentations and sweeping views of the resort corridor.
Puesto is giving Wednesdays a new reason to celebrate with the launch of Girl Dinner, a weekly midweek special designed for a fun and relaxed night out. Available every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to close, Girl Dinner is served on a gold tray and priced at $40 per guest. The chef curated offering includes a Puesto Perfect Margarita, the restaurant’s Baja Fish taco and Filet Mignon taco, along with Puesto Perfect Guacamole and Chips for a well rounded meal.
Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has debuted a refreshed identity as a Spanish-inspired steakhouse. The reimagined concept brings a new culinary direction to Anaheim’s highest rooftop dining destination, pairing premium steaks with Spanish coastal influences, tableside presentations and sweeping views of the resort corridor.
If there is one week when life really does taste better, this is it. Orange County Restaurant Week returns Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, 2026, with restaurants across the county unveiling specially curated prix-fixe menus, inventive cocktails and limited-time dining experiences. As the event’s tagline promises, “Life is just better this week.”
A sophisticated new destination for pastries and coffee debuts March 2 at Montage Laguna Beach. Bouchée Patisserie brings classic French patisserie to the coastline in an elegant, thoughtfully designed setting, welcoming both Laguna locals and resort guests for beautifully crafted confections and expertly prepared coffee. The name comes from the French word for “mouthful,” which feels fitting once you see the pastry case. Expect beautifully made croissants, fruit tarts, macarons, eclairs, gelato, and other classic French treats, along with coffee and a handful of savory options for breakfast or lunch. It is the kind of place you can pop into for something sweet, linger with a latte, or grab something to go.
Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio…
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