SCENIC SETTINGS, CULTURAL FUSIONS & STORIED SPACES
Highland House Restaurant
Get ready for elevated dining at Mount Shasta Resort’s Highland House Restaurant. With jaw-dropping views of snow-capped Mount Shasta in the winter and lush, forested landscapes the rest of the year, diners are treated to an experience where the views are as stellar as the food.
Elderberry House Restaurant
The Insta-worthy Elderberry House Restaurant blends the charm and beauty of Provence with Central California's verdant landscape, nestled in the foothills of Yosemite National Park. Culinary Director Chris Flint uses fresh, local ingredients to craft sophisticated multi-course dining experiences with French flair.
Dragon Beaux
Take a seat in one of Dragon Beaux's bird cage-inspired booths at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove and get ready to be transported to the Far East. Chef Willie Ng fuses Guangdong and Hong Kong dishes into a creative menu of Dim Sum, Hot Pots and Cantonese roast meats.
Peaks Restaurant
Get ready to dine above the clouds at Palm Springs’ Peaks Restaurant. The adventure begins with a 10-minute ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, passing by palm trees and desert terrain before arriving at an alpine forest 8500 feet above the city. From the restaurant, you’ll have 360-degree views of the Coachella Valley and Chino Canyon.
Fazeli Cellars
Feel like Scheherazade as you weave a story of traditional Persian dishes with contemporary California flair and wine pairings at Baba Joon’s Kitchen at Fazeli Cellars in Temecula. Housed in the winery’s Moorish-designed building, you’ll feel like you’ve spent the evening feasting in Ancient Persia.
The Polo Lounge
It’s hard not to make a memory dining at one of the most iconic spots in the world: The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Grab a power booth under the famous candy-striped ceiling or enjoy the view from the patio. It’s almost inevitable that you’ll have a side of celebrity with your meal.
Leila
Travel to Morocco without leaving San Diego. Leila’s design takes diners to Marrakech, bursting with the energy of its night market and adorned by treasures from its bazaars. The interior is a feast for the eyes with tapestries, tiles, light fixtures and an 18-foot waterfall. The food takes your taste buds on a journey from Morocco to Iran.
COASTAL ELEGANCE
Harbor House Inn Restaurant
The small town of Elk in California is making a big splash on the culinary scene. Housed inside the Harbor House Inn is an intimate Michelin two-star restaurant experience for just 20 guests per night. Chef Matthew Kammerer forages for hyper-local ingredients to use in his creative cuisine. With the restaurant’s enviable position atop a bluff overlooking the ocean, each table affords stunning views of sunsets, crashing waves and rock formations.
Navio
Fresh off a renovation, Forbes four-star restaurant Navio at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, now has an interior that matches the dramatic coastal landscape outside. Serving up elevated California cuisine, the restaurant offers a three-course prix-fixe menu and a seven-course tasting experience. Its weekend brunch is often called the best in the Bay.
Lido at Dolphin Bay
What’s better than a champagne brunch? A bubbly brunch with incredible ocean views, which is exactly what awaits at Pismo Beach’s Lido at Dolphin Bay. Chef Chris Shackelford uses local ingredients to craft innovative dishes for the award-winning brunch and dinner menu.
BALEENkitchen
Named one of the best restaurants for waterside dining in Los Angeles, BALEENkitchen in Redondo Beach wows with the views from its patio overlooking the marina and its gastropub fare. The playful eatery recently launched its Playing Hooky brunch, encouraging guests to play hooky on Fridays and indulge in brunch and mimosas.
Adelaide
Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar celebrates the bounty of the sea from its ocean-forward menu to its stunning seaside views. The signature restaurant of the five-star property uses local ingredients to drive its coastal California cuisine menu.
DINING WITH A TWIST
Golden Gate Saloon
Get the flavor for California’s Gold Rush era at Holbrooke Hotel’s Golden Gate Saloon in Northern California. The historic eatery has hosted several U.S. presidents, Mark Twain, Lola Montez and Black Bart. Don’t miss checking out the hotel’s historic artifacts after dinner.
Napa Valley Wine Train
All aboard for a fun day wining and dining aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. On board the historic Pullman cars, guests will enjoy a multi-course meal as the train meanders through Napa’s famous towns and vineyards.
Theme Dining
Get ready for knights on white horses, epic battles and a royal feast at Medieval Times in Buena Park. Jousting matches and sword fights are the backdrop for a four-course feast. Big turkey leg, anyone?
If swashbuckling sea adventures are more your speed, set sail for the Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park. Aboard an 18th-century Spanish galleon, pirates engage in sword fights, acrobatics and daredevil stunts. Lucky audience members become part of the story, setting sail on a rowboat across the lagoon.
Trevor’s at the Tracks
Housed in an 1894 Amtrak depot, Trevor’s at the Tracks brings the golden age of rail travel to diners in Orange County. The restaurant has multiple dining areas, including a renovated train car. Many of the ingredients used to craft the dishes come from the restaurant’s own off-site farm.