Restaurants

Watermarc
448 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
949-376-6272
Local hero Marc Cohen (230 Forest, Opah) puts his name out front (sort of) At this welcoming Coast Highway bistro with a fun menu…
Website: http://www.watermarcrestaurant.com
Neighborhood: Laguna Beach
Category: New American, Restaurants
Watertable
Hyatt Regency, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Here’s a rare bird, a hotel restaurant in a tourist resort that locals love for lots of reasons. Progressive takes on global dishes, tip-top craft cocktails, copious happy hours, and the steady hand of longtime chef Manfred Lassahn keep this venue on point. We return just for the white cheddar and thyme biscuits with seasonal […]
Neighborhood: Huntington Beach
Category: Restaurants
Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain
116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA, 92866
714-532-6315
This landmark hasn’t changed much since it opened in 1899. Regulars come for foursquare diner staples: burgers, fries, grilled-cheese sandwiches…
Neighborhood: Orange
Category: American, Restaurants
Wildfish Seafood Grille
The Bluffs, 1370 Bison Ave., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
949-720-9925
Despite new ownership by the Darden Group, best known for megachains Red Lobster and the Olive Garden, Wildfish lures a devout loyal following…
Website: http://www.wildfishseafoodgrille.com
Neighborhood: Newport Beach
Category: American, Restaurants, Seafood
Wineworks for Everyone
26342 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
949-582-0026
This near-hidden pocket bistro is a top choice for wine-centric cuisine in South County. A retooled menu by chef David Shofner…
Website: http://www.wineworksforeveryone.com
Neighborhood: Mission Viejo
Category: Organic, Restaurants
Zov’s
17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA, 92782
714-838-8855
Another attractive shopping center offshoot of the popular original Zov’s in Tustin, this go-to cafe lures locals with creative choices for breakfast, lunch, light dinners, and meals to go…
Website: http://www.zovs.com
Neighborhood: Irvine
Category: Californian, Mediterranean, Restaurants
Zov’s
21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, CA, 92657
949-760-9687
This attractive shopping center sibling of the popular original Zov’s Bistro in Tustin is a go-to bakery cafe that lures locals with creative choices for breakfast, lunch, light dinners, and meals to go…
Website: http://www.zovs.com
Neighborhood: Newport Coast
Category: Eastern European, Mediterranean, Restaurants
Zov’s Bistro
17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA, 92780
714-838-8855
Fans love Zov Karamardian’s modern, creative way with Mediterranean flavors, fueling a decades-long culinary affair of local legend…
Website: http://www.zovs.com
Neighborhood: Tustin
Category: Californian, Mediterranean, Restaurants
Zov’s Cafe & Marketplace
Orchard Hills Village Center, 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92602
714-734-9687
This attractive shopping center cafe backs up to the popular Zov’s Bistro and lures locals with creative choices for breakfast, lunch, light dinners, and meals to go…
Website: http://www.zovs.com
Neighborhood: Tustin
Category: Eastern European, Mediterranean, Restaurants