270 E 17th St (btwn Westminster & Santa Ana Avenue), Costa Mesa, CA
Donut Shop · Eastside Costa Mesa · 89 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: If you like creative and original you have to try Sidecar! They are a little expensive for donuts but they are so worth it. If it has rosemary or elderflower, trust me, get it.
7832 E Pacific Coast Hwy (Reef Point Dr), Newport Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Crystal Cove · 110 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: Best deal in the house is the combo: cheese enchilada & shredded beef taco (really hungry? add the chili relleno). If you truly want the good stuff get the carnitas. refried beans... nuff said.
713 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Pizzeria · Irvine Center · 57 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The best part about this place is you get EXACTLY what you want. I do suggest asking for a drizzle of pesto. Their crust and toppings are better than similar places that have popped up lately.
Indian Restaurant · Central Laguna Hills · 20 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The all you can eat lunch buffet is the best deal in town. Every option is delicious, I especially like the vegetable dumplings in curry sauce. Come hungry or you'll be sorry.
24831 Del Prado (at Golden Lantern St), Dana Point, CA
Asian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The pot stickers were some of the best I've had and I would definitely order the beef chow fun again. Open til midnight and the service was great!
Kristen Adam: We had so much fun... The VIP tix mean you can get thru all of the attractions in one night. I wish they didn't pack the hayride so much, we literally had to sit on others and legs/feet went to sleep.
Kristen Adam: The carne asada is awesome and shrimp tacos are so good. If you get it to go, get the pinto beans, mash them a bit they taste just like refried beans! The seasoned rice is better with lime &cilantro
1006 The Shops At Mission Viejo (The Shops at Mission Viejo), Mission Viejo, CA
Café · 10 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The cookies are the best! As far as sandwiches, I love the turkey California (perfect on a hot day) and Santa Fe chicken (with olive and pepperoncini spread)!
22922 Los Alisos Blvd (Trabuco Rd.), Mission Viejo, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The blackened calamari tacos are AMAZING. The jamaica is really good... when they have it. The lobster bisque is delicious but be prepared it's rich and its got a kick!
23632 El Toro Rd. (The Orchard Shopping Center), Lake Forest, CA
Burger Joint · 47 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: I know everyone talks about the burgers but I LOVE the chicken club on sourdough! They have great fries (ask for a side of ranch, it's better than what most restaurants serve).
Kristen Adam: Best restaurant in MV! Reuben rolls are mind-blowing. Fish & chips are perfect and include the best peas I've ever had. The orange cardamom bread pudding is as good as it sounds. Beware the parking
Kristen Adam: Steak of course. I cannot overstate this... get the Mac & cheese! In the end, no matter what you get, you can't go wrong. What I love is that it's a very nice restaurant without any pretentiousness
Kristen Adam: Adorable! The ginger peach tea and black current scone with cream are so good. But the finger sandwiches are VERY average so don't splurge for the high tea options unless it's a special occasion.
1869 N Vermont Ave (at Franklin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Los Feliz · 112 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The fish and chips are REALLY GOOD. But if your meal comes a side, you can't beat the sweet potato fries. I seriously doubt you could get a bad pie here but the german chocolate is my pick.
15 Crystal Cv (at Pacific Coast Highway), Newport Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Pelican Hill · 93 tips and reviews
Kristen Adam: The Cuban sandwich is mind blowing... And the view doesn't suck either. If you want something lighter the crab cake salad app is really tasty but definitely big enough for lunch.