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Top 13 Romantic Dining Destinations in OC for Valentine’s Day

By Greer Wylder

February 09, 2024

These 13 romantic dining destinations in Orange County promise an unforgettable Valentine's Day celebration filled with love and delectable flavors.Henry’s Coastal Cuisine – Huntington Beach Celebrate Love at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, with a special oceanfront dinner worthy of St. Valentine. Enjoy a Pommery-Paired Valentine's Dinner featuring a five-course prix-fixe menu expertly paired with luxurious Pommery Champagnes. Live music and a chance to win a bottle of Pommery Champagne await you. Price: $195 per guest. Learn more and reserve at Waterfront Resort Events.Driftwood Kitchen - Laguna Beach Let the waves count your love! Indulge in a picturesque Valentine’s…

Celebrate Your Love this Valentine’s Day at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2024

Let Cafe Sevilla at Triangle Square set the mood this Valentine's Day as you and your significant other enjoy a Spanish-inspired menu, romantic ambiance, and passionate Flamenco entertainment. Starting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Cafe Sevilla will offer a special four-course Valentine’s menu with specials including warm goat cheese dip & Spanish charcuterie to start; lobster cake with citrus salad as the second course; a choice of pan-seared duck with Spanish beer glaze or lobster paella Valenciana for the main course; and an orange tart with raspberry meringue for dessert. The four-course menu is $150 per person or $75…

Love is in The Air at The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2024

In Orange County, the romantic spirit is palpable, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa has curated a variety of celebratory activities for the occasion, offering an array of romantic experiences that cater to different tastes. These offerings are designed to keep the romance alive throughout the entire month.The Art of Pairing – Valentine’s Day (February 11): This culinary experience provides couples with a private journey of taste and aroma. Led by the Chef Tournant and Lead Sommelier, the session features pairings of spirits, seafood, local cheeses, and desserts. The Valentine's Day-themed session adds…

Valentine’s Day at Bayside Restaurant, Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2024

Looking for the ultimate Valentine's Day date idea? Look no further than Newport Beach's Bayside Restaurant, where you can indulge in a truly unforgettable dinner experience. Bayside is pulling out all the stops with an exceptional 3-course prix-fixe menu that is sure to sweep your sweetheart (or Galentine's) off their feet.Prepare to be dazzled by an exquisite menu featuring delectable items such as lobster bisque, succulent beef tartare, tender filet mignon, and mouthwatering mushroom-crusted seabass. Cap off your romantic evening with a choice between a rich and decadent flourless chocolate tart or the beloved lemon meringue tart.Bayside Restaurant sets the…

BEI Restaurant: A New Venture into Refined Lebanese Dining

By Greer Wylder

February 03, 2024

Roland Karam, initially expanding the patio of his EZ Kebab outlet, has now evolved his venture into a new culinary experience. EZ Kebab, which opened last spring in the distinctive A-frame building on Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, started as a modest 400-square-foot Lebanese street food eatery with a simple walk-up window. To accommodate its increasing popularity, Karam extended the eatery, adding patios on each side of the building. This expansion led to the creation of BEI, a distinct dinner service concept, emanating from one of the larger patios.BEI, named after Beirut, Lebanon's capital, operates alongside EZ Kebab and offers crossover…