Year-round mild weather has made Orange County (OC), California, one of the best places in the world for al fresco dining. While packing a picnic and finding a lovely park or beachfront spot for a quiet dinner can be fun, OC also offers a multitude of options for those craving to dine under the sun or stars in the form of excellent restaurants.
Some of these restaurants are historic; located in a 1915 building in charming Old Towne Orange, Rutabegorz features gluten-free and other healthy options that are very much a reflection of the present. Those in Corona del Mar will likely want to dine at the Port Restaurant & Bar, where a tented patio offers both live music and a diverse menu that includes everything from Persian delicacies to Italian standards.
For those wanting to dine with a view of the Pacific Ocean, The Beachcomber in Newport Beach delivers from an enormous patio where patrons can enjoy delightful fusion-inspired seafood. Similarly, Sapphire Laguna on Laguna Beach provides “Spice Plates” ideally portioned for those looking for a healthy drink and small bite with ocean views.
Some of these restaurants are historic; located in a 1915 building in charming Old Towne Orange, Rutabegorz features gluten-free and other healthy options that are very much a reflection of the present. Those in Corona del Mar will likely want to dine at the Port Restaurant & Bar, where a tented patio offers both live music and a diverse menu that includes everything from Persian delicacies to Italian standards.
For those wanting to dine with a view of the Pacific Ocean, The Beachcomber in Newport Beach delivers from an enormous patio where patrons can enjoy delightful fusion-inspired seafood. Similarly, Sapphire Laguna on Laguna Beach provides “Spice Plates” ideally portioned for those looking for a healthy drink and small bite with ocean views.