Fourth of July outdoor dining and takeout is alive and well! Stay safe and healthy, and check out these great restaurants!
Angelina’s Pizzeria in Irvine. New Burrata, Proscuitto, and Truffle Pizza is a fave.
8573 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine. 949.436.5200.
Craft House in Dana Point. Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar with award-winning local new American food, cocktails, craft beer, and boutique wines. They have a new outdoor patio and a wagyu burger.
34094 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. 949.481.7734.
Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa. Open for patio dine-in service and take out for the Fourth of July! Join them or grab take out for the best picnic celebration at home! Fourth Special: Descanso Style Sliders / American kobe, strawberry chamoy, bacon, caramelized onion, 3 cheese blend, on a brioche bun.
Take Out Specials: Family Taco Meal or 32oz Margaritas!
Hours: 11 a.m.- 10:30 p.m. 1555 Adams Ave. Ste 103, Costa Mesa.
714.486.3798 | info@descansorestaurant.com
Falasophy and Platos Kitchen at Irvine Spectrum. Family meals are and curbside pick-up. Entry 8 at Irvine Spectrum, next to Target. Grab a Lebanese BBQ Kit To-Go + Grilled Pita Sliders when you’re there! 949.345.5018.
Lido Bottle Works in Newport Beach. Biscuits are back this weekend + the Baja Ceviche is summer in a bowl.
3408 Via Oporto, Suite 103 in Newport Beach. Reservations@lidobottleworks.com. 949.529.2784
Meat Up BBQ in Placentia. Their $45 Fourth of July Family Pack is awesome if you like ribs + chilli dogs. 25 Craft Beer Taps, BBQ Restaurant + Food Truck from the creator of The Viking Truck.
1450 N. Kraemer Blvd. in Placentia.
Nirvana Grille in Laguna Beach. Picturesque rooftop seats are now available over downtown historic Laguna Beach at Nirvana Grille. Please bring your face mask for walking to your table and maintain social distancing guidelines at all times. (Pictured above)
303 Broadway St #101, Laguna Beach. 949.497.0027
OMakase by Gino in Santa Ana. Closed for dine-in temporarily, but his chirashi box for pickup tonight looks insane.
304 N Main St. in Santa Ana. Reservations Only. 657.231.6008 or Yelp Reservations
Philly's Best. Some locations are open. Turn up the Fourth with a BBQ cheesesteak. Delicious cheesesteaks and more. Made with authentic Philly ingredients. Find a location at direct.chownow.com.
Sunny Cal Farms Your local, pesticide-free, and sustainable source of fresh fruits. Market locations and more info here. Summer fruit stock up today at Farmakis Farms in San Juan Capistrano.
Image Courtesy Nirvana Grille
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