Orange County’s Best New Restaurants of 2021

Photographs by Emily J. Davis

A mindful look at our dining landscape reveals changes that were unfathomable a year ago. So much has been lost and gained, invented and deferred. It’s a lot to digest, so we’re breaking down the metamorphosis in servings of five. Among the many lessons, we’ll never lose sight of this truth: Restaurants are essential.


Restaurant of the Year: Porch & Swing

➜ Porch & Swing Is Our 2021 Restaurant Of The Year
orangecoast.com/ocdining/porch-swing-is-our-2021-restaurant-of-the-year/


Mayfield

➜ Mayfield Features California Cuisine with Timeless Mediterranean Flavors
orangecoast.com/ocdining/best-new-restaurants-2021-mayfield-features-california-cuisine-with-timeless-mediterranean-flavors/


Glasspar

➜ Glasspar is a Spiffy Seafooder with a Deluxe Fish Market
orangecoast.com/ocdining/best-new-restaurants-2021-glasspar-is-a-spiffy-seafooder-with-a-deluxe-fish-market/


Shorebird

➜ Shorebird Offers Modern American Fare in a Dazzling Venue
orangecoast.com/ocdining/best-new-restaurants-2021-shorebird-offers-modern-american-fare-in-a-dazzling-venue/



Sapphire

➜ Sapphire in Laguna Beach Sparkles Anew
orangecoast.com/ocdining/best-new-restaurants-2021-sapphire-in-laguna-beach-sparkles-anew/

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