2025 Best Valentine's Day Restaurants in Orange County (CA) Area

Where to dine in Orange County (CA) for Valentine's Day

Many restaurants will be offering special menus for Valentine's Day, but we've rounded up the best of the best for February 14, 2025. Celebrate with your sweetie with food from one of GAYOT's Best Valentine's Day Restaurants in Orange County (CA) .

Contact each establishment for details. These selections are presented in alphabetical order.

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A Crystal Cove
13/20
Modern American fare at Crystal Cove Shopping Center in Newport Beach. See More

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Steakhouse, Contemporary, Continental
A Restaurant
No Rating
Formerly known as The Arches, A Restaurant is now a sophisticated space with refined comfort food and a bar scene. See More

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Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana
14/20
Elegant yet approachable Irvine venue crafts cocktails, Neapolitan pizzas and other Italian fare with precision. See More
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AnQi Bistro
14/20
AnQi blends fashion and the An family's signature Euro-Vietnamese cuisine at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza. See More

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Antonello Ristorante
14/20
Orange County’s power elite and private groups dine on Northern Italian cuisine and drink from an extensive wine list. See More

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Bayside

Contemporary, California, Global
Bayside
No Rating
One of Newport’s best kept secrets, Bayside hits high marks on upscale yet casual California décor, fine cuisine and a substantial wine cellar. See More

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Bello by Sandro Nardone
14/20
Popular chef brings modern Italian fare inspired by old-world fine dining to Newport Beach. See More
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Billy's at the Beach
13/20
Billy's at the Beach features island-inspired fare and a patio looking out on Newport Bay. See More

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Brunos Italian Kitchen
14/20
Downtown Brea spot for Northern Italian cuisine and killer cocktails. See More

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The Capital Grille
13/20
East Coast restaurant chain featuring massive meat cuts and an extensive wine list. See More

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