Mitch K
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As the only respondent from behind the Orange curtain I have several suggestions to
Sep 09, 2014,23:08 PM
consider.
In south Laguna I would agree that the Studio at the Montage is a consideration - good food but expensive.
Up the coast a bit is a favorite - Tabu - good food and an open kitchen so it is fun to watch the chefs do their thing.
In Laguna I have heard excellent reviews about Broadway.
There is also Las Brisas - very good Mexican food with an unbeatable view of the beach and the ocean. A standard in Laguna.
I agree that Blue Fin is good for sushi
In Newport by Lido Island there is the Cannery - very good food but a bit of a scene and on the loud side.
A good French restaurant on the Balboa Peninsula is Pescadou.
As for Marche Moderne we have had dinner there and had an excellent experience but it is in a shopping mall.
Across form South Coast Plaza is Pino Provence which is quite good.
Hope that this helps
Have a great anniversary.
Mitch
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re: suggestions
By: DRMW : September 8th, 2014-21:17
Congrats on your anniversary!!! I don't dine much down in OC, the only places I go to is Blu Fin at Crystal Cove for sushi, Marche Modern, and Mastro's/Ocean Club. I heard good things about the French cuisine at The Cellar. Hopefully our OC PuristS can ch...
French food in OC
By: sten : September 8th, 2014-21:47
Marché Moderne is top notch. A very nice Italian restaurant is Andrea Ristorante at Pelican Hill. Request table with views.
All good suggestions...
By: patrick_y : September 9th, 2014-04:30
I've never dined with Marche Moderne for dinner. It's more of a lunch place for me. But it's a great venue. I have enjoyed a catered seated dinner at the Tourbillon Boutique in Costa Mesa that I believe came from Marche Moderne.
re: coast
By: DRMW : September 9th, 2014-10:24
What about the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Nigel? I haven't been there for a while but what I do remember is that the food was good and they had a nice pathway around the property. ED-209 has spent a lot of time there, I'll get him to share his experience with...
From personal experience . . .
By: Dr No : September 9th, 2014-11:20
. . . my suggestion would be Medii in Anaheim Hills. I know loads of places in OC, but most aren't quite up to the atmosphere you're looking for. Mitch, on the other hand, probably knows a bunch of them; I'll alert him to your query. Cordially, Art
Suggestions, and Congrats!
By: ED209 : September 9th, 2014-18:29
Congrats on your wedding anniversary! My limited experiences in the OC area is near the Dana Point/Laguna Niguel area that DRMW mentioned. If you're staying at the Ritz Carlton the location is fantastic and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Service is outstand...
Thanks guys!
By: Darron : September 9th, 2014-21:11
Haven't made a final choice yet; but you have given us plenty to choose from!
Thanks everyone! Decided on bluefin!
By: Darron : September 10th, 2014-23:25
You definitely have given us many future choices. If the lighting is good; I will try to take some pictures Thanks again! Laguna beach is definitely a place we want to hang out more. D