American Archives - Orange Coast Magazine

After a long break from O.C. debuts, serial restaurateur David Wilhelm returned in his typically bold way with this spiffy 256-seat venue in glossy The Village at La Floresta. North county residents swarm the upbeat space, noshing on comfort classics, steaks, and booze-food snacks. Best betws include burgers and prime rib. Desserts are huge, if […]

Category: American

Juliette Kitchen & Bar

1000 Bristol St. N., Newport Beach, CA, 92660

949-752-5854

In the former Tradition by Pascal location, the revamped space hums with locals happy to find an accessible haunt where food is king…

Website: http://www.juliettenb.com

Neighborhood: Newport Beach

Category: American, Restaurants

La Cave

1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

949-646-7944

Stiff drinks, thick steaks, and live music keep the leather booths full…

Website: http://www.lacaverestaurant.com

Neighborhood: Costa Mesa, South Coast Metro

Category: American, Restaurants, Seafood, Steakhouse

Lumberyard

384 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

949-715-3900

Veteran local restaurateur Cary Redfearn brought new life to this downtown landmark with a tasteful remodel, welcoming bar, and comfort classics

Website: http://www.lblumberyard.com

Neighborhood: Laguna Beach

Category: American, Restaurants

Nick’s

213 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, CA, 92672

949-481-2200

Situated on a prime stretch of vintage Avenida del Mar, this inviting bar and grill is just urbane enough to lure grownups who prefer to skip the surfer grub scene…

Website: http://www.thenickco.com

Neighborhood: San Clemente

Category: American, Restaurants

Nick’s

440 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

949-376-8595

Perched on Laguna’s prime stretch of Coast Highway, this inviting, urbane bar and grill lures grownups who prefer to skip the surfer grub scene…

Website: http://nicksrestaurants.com/

Neighborhood: Laguna Beach

Category: American, Restaurants

Park Ave

11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA, 90680

714-901-4400

Restored to a jaunty sheen never imagined during its Highway 39 diner heyday, this family-owned Googie landmark serves gourmet American classics…

Website: http://www.parkavedining.com

Neighborhood: Stanton

Category: American, Restaurants

Paul Martin’s American Grill

534 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618

949-453-1144

A major player at the Spectrum in Irvine, this inviting 260-seat venue offers a plain-spoken, single-page carte of highly seasonal American dishes…

Website: http://paulmartinsamericanbistro.com/

Neighborhood: Irvine

Category: American, Restaurants

Prime Cut Café & Wine Bar

Stadium Promenade, 1547 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA, 92866

714-532-4300

American comfort cuisine gets a major boost from top-notch ingredients, sophisticated kitchen techniques, and, of course, a wine bar with 75 choices by the taste…

Website: http://www.primecutcafe.com

Neighborhood: Orange

Category: American, Restaurants

Provenance

2531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

949-718-0477

Chef-owner-dreamer Cathy Pavlos rekindles her farm-to-fork childhood at this ambitious Eastbluff venue that includes a tricked-out kitchen and bar, and a 1,300-square-foot organic garden…

Website: http://provenanceoc.com/

Neighborhood: Newport Beach

Category: American, Restaurants

Quiet Woman

3224 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA, 92625

949-640-7440

Perpetually packed with locals for decades, the Q-Dub (as it’s known) pours mean drinks and notable wines by the glass…

Website: http://www.quietwoman.com

Neighborhood: Corona del Mar

Category: American, Restaurants