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Restaurants near John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport

Explore the vibrant dining scene near John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, a key gateway to Southern California. Where to Eat Near John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport? Just a short drive from the airport, you'll discover a delightful variety of dining options that cater to every palate. Enjoy lively casual dining experiences with mouthwatering sushi and flavorful Japanese teppanyaki cooked right at your table. For seafood lovers, there are elegant spots that proudly serve the freshest catches of the day, including succulent crab and tender lobster. If you're in the mood for something eclectic, indulge in fusion cuisine featuring creative dishes and handcrafted cocktails. With such a diverse offering, your culinary adventure begins the moment you land, making dining near John Wayne Airport a true delight.
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1. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza
4.7
Exceptional(9599)
$$$$
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 186 times today
Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events. Our generous corkage program for each table: the first 750mL bottle is COMPLIMENTARY, and each additional 750mL bottle is $50.
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2. North Italia – Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(6204)
$$$$
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 184 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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3. RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach
4.6
Exceptional(3008)
$$$$
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 409 times today
The RH Ocean Grill is located on the rooftop of RH Newport Beach, The Gallery at Fashion Island. Enjoy a menu of seafood and caviar specialties, along with a selection of signature salads and classics from our hearth. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers, a cascading center fountain and panoramic views of the California coastline.
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4. Ocean 48 - Newport
4.9
Exceptional(2567)
$$$$
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 243 times today
The Ocean 48 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 48 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 48 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Newport's best seafood & romantic restaurant.
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5. Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens
4.7
Exceptional(13501)
$$$$
• American • Corona del Mar
Booked 315 times today
We are excited for your visit, and welcome you to experience our beautiful outdoor dining room in Newport Beach. That being said we are outdoors and encourage all guest to dress appropriate to the season. We have added a beautiful heated covered awning for the winter months. We offer blankets for sale that can be kept, or left behind and donated to a local charity we support. We will still be requesting a two hour dinning limit per visit.Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens offers the freshest, locally sourced , seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine paired with exclusive wines and craft cocktails and beers. Located on a seven acre home and garden center in the heart of beautiful Corona del Mar, Farmhouse provides a dining experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else and can be quite romantic. What sets us apart is the unparalleled beauty of Rogers Gardens combined perfectly with a unique cuisine created by Chef Rich Mead.
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6. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(8633)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 142 times today
Experience the epitome of fine dining at Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa, located in vibrant Orange County. As an OpenTable Diners’ Choice winner for 2025, Mastro’s Costa Mesa continues to be a top destination for unforgettable dining in Orange County’s South Coast dining district, nestled near the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the Orange County Museum of Art.Voted best steakhouse in Best of Orange County 2024!
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7. Benihana - Newport Beach, CA
4.1
Excellent(5724)
$$$$
• Japanese • Newport Beach
Booked 89 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.To make your experience even more rewarding, don’t miss out on our new loyalty program, Friends With Benefits! Instantly unlock member status and get a free appetizer reward to enjoy during your next dining visit. Register today by visiting our website or ask your server for more details.
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8. Habana at The Lab in Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(3188)
$$$$
• Cuban • Costa Mesa
Booked 84 times today
Habana is located inside The Lab in Costa Mesa. Habana features a beautiful and romantic patio and an intimate bar that will transport you to the heart of Cuba. Enjoy our Cuban-inspired menu and handcrafted fresh Mojitos.
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9. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
4.5
Awesome(1051)
$$$$
• American • Irvine
Booked 46 times today
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
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10. Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(9779)
$$$$
• American • Costa Mesa
Booked 135 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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