French
L’Hirondelle
31631 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
949-661-0425
This pudgy, white adobe in the mission’s shadow charms with home cooking of the French-Belgian sort…
Website: http://www.lhirondellesjc.com
Neighborhood: San Juan Capistrano
Category: Belgian, French, Restaurants
Marché Moderne
South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
714-434-7900
Florent Marneau’s chic bistro serves French favorites with a contemporary twist, including charcuterie, sushi topped with avocado sorbet…
Website: http://www.marchemoderne.net
Neighborhood: Costa Mesa, South Coast Metro
Category: French, Restaurants
Moulin Bistro
1000 Bristol St, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
949-474-0920
Moulin is the passion project of Paris native Laurent Vrignaud. After 30 years in the action-sports industry, he lives his longtime dream…
Website: http://moulinbistro.com/
Neighborhood: Newport Beach
Category: French, Restaurants
Studio
30801 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
949-715-6030
After a stellar run at Pasadena’s Langham Huntington hotel, executive chef Craig Strong brings his considerable talents to Montage resort’s ocean-view fine-dining venue…
Website: http://www.montagelagunabeach.com
Neighborhood: Laguna Beach, Waterfront
Category: Californian, French, Restaurants
The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA, 92835
714-525-5682
Downtown Fullerton’s abiding choice for classy, old-school French dining is a North County staple for romantic meals…
Website: http://www.cellardining.com
Neighborhood: Fullerton
Category: French, Restaurants
The Hobbit
2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA, 92867
714-997-1972
Gustatory delights worthy of Gatsby attract special-occasion diners to this gracious hacienda, where dinners are seven-course pageants…
Website: http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com
Neighborhood: Orange
Category: Continental, French, Restaurants