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Graduation season is in full swing, so Newport-Mesa families looking for fun, family-friendly places to host celebration dinners or parties should make reservations at one of the multiple restaurants at The Triangle in Costa Mesa.

Perfect for graduates as well as Father’s Day, Yard House at The Triangle has an array of tried and true favorites for everyone in the party. Known for its burgers, Yard House also has an eclectic menu of salads and entrees ranging from sandwiches and seafood to pasta, pizza and more.

Yard House also has a one-size pleases all gift solution – Yard House gift cards. Gift givers will receive a $10 bonus card for every $50 purchased in Yard House gift cards now through June 30. Bonus gift cards are valid from July 1 through September 30, 2016. For full details and to purchase a gift card, visit Yard House or yardhouse.com.

“With back-to-back celebrations for graduates and Father’s Day, it’s a great time to come in and celebrate with family and friends,” said Craig Carlyle, president of Yard House.  “Yard House recently added more than 20 new beers to the menu with a focus on local and regional breweries, so beer enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the new flavor profiles on tap.”

Yard House is located on the upper level of The Triangle. For reservations, please call 949.642.0090.

Tavern + Bowl offers fun for all ages, with their popular “Roll with the Family” bowling package for $49. The promotion includes one bowling lane for two hours, one cheese or pepperoni flatbread pizza and two soda pitchers (a $100 value.) This is a great way to celebrate grads and dads, and perfect if you have family or friends visiting from out of town.

A restaurant and boutique bowling alley, Tavern + Bowl is the perfect destination for graduation parties, where guests can enjoy the gourmet menu of American favorites, bowling, 26 large screen TVs and more. From the music, videos, hip décor and menu, visitors know this is not their father’s bowling alley. In addition, Tavern + Bowl’s menu features items ranging from steak and burgers to vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and Paleo options.

Located on the lower level of The Triangle, Tavern + Bowl opens daily at 11 am. For reservations or more information, call 949.438.2320.

Kick off summer vacation right by celebrating your grad or Dad at La Vida Cantina, where the spacious patio seemingly transports diners to the Mexican Riviera. The restaurant serves lunch Friday through Sunday, dinner nightly, and weekend brunch. For reservations or more information, call 949.612.2349.

Saddle Ranch Chop House offers plenty of fun with its delicious food, mechanical bull, and oversized cotton candy tower for dessert. Saddle Ranch is open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as weekend brunch. For reservations, call 949.287.4652.

H20 Sushi & Izakaya also offer family-friendly dining, along with All You Can Eat Sushi every day, for $28.95 per person (with a two hour time limit.) Children under 13 can also enjoy All You Can Eat Sushi for only $13.95 per person. For reservations or more information, please call 949.515.7400.

Don’t forget to stop at Creamistry, now open on the lower level of The Triangle facing Newport Blvd., for a sweet treat after enjoying lunch, dinner, a movie at Starlight Triangle Cinemas or bowling at Tavern + Bowl.

The Triangle is conveniently located at the end of the 55 Freeway, where Newport Blvd., Harbor Blvd. and 19^th Street intersect. The center offers seven levels of free parking, as well as a Valet and car wash on the first level near Tavern + Bowl. The center also has a VIP Program offering discounts to various restaurants. Sign up for free online at www.go2triangle.com, and follow The Triangle’s social media accounts at @Go2Triangle.