Great Taste Magazine

OPAH at The Market Place in Irvine has introduced new spring fixed price menus for lunch and dinner.  The lunch menu includes the choice of Kobe Burger Sliders with chili lime aioli and garlic fries; Grilled Shrimp Tacos with citrus cabbage and pico de gallo; or Grilled Mustard Rubbed Lamb Chop Salad with lamb chops, romaine lettuce, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes and a lemon vinaigrette.  All of these entrees are only $10.

The fixed price dinner menu features three courses for $30.  A selection of starters includes Alaskan Halibut Chowder, a rich broth-based soup with vegetables, Alaskan halibut and saffron potatoes; a Wedge Salad with vine ripened tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion and gorgonzola; and Tuna Tartar with papaya, crab, wasabi caviar and wonton chips.  The entrée choices include Blackened Ono with avocado salsa, goat cheese whipped potatoes, jalapeno cilantro burre blanc and crab taquito; Lobster & Ricotta Ravioli with tomatoes, smoked bacon, sweet peas, arugula and lemon saffron cream; or Burgandy Grilled Skirt Steak with mushroom confit, toasted garlic fries and brandy peppercorn cream.  The meal is complete with a tempting dessert of Crème Brule with seasonal berries and a hazelnut cookie, or Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream and bourbon anglaise. 

In addition, every item on the dinner menu is 50% off on Monday nights.

OPAH Restaurant & Bar is located in The Market Place, at 13122 Jamboree Road, off Irvine Blvd., in Irvine.  For reservations or more information, please call (714) 508-8055.

Cedar Creek, best known for its cedar planked salmon, succulent steaks, specialty salads, specialty cocktails and an expansive wine list, is introducing a special Fall Menu of three hearty 2-course meals available for $14.95 during dinner hours every night for the month of November.For more information call: 818.749.1931

A Two Course Menu. Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2009.
Only $29.
For more information call: 714.434.7900

Three-course lunches priced at $20 and four-course dinners for $40.For more information call: 714.751.7153

Sunday Suppers, including a four-course menu and rare wines from each region. $40 per person.
For more information call: 949.725.1773

Hosted at El Bizcocho, the property’s award-winning fine dining restaurant, Executive Chef Judd Canepari will prepare delightful creations to be paired with artisanal beers and the finest wines in the world. Guests in attendance will then once again weigh in on the long-simmering issue: Which goes better with fine cuisine-beer or wine? Reservation made before October 1- $100 per person (excludes tax and gratuity); After October 1- $125 per person (excludes tax and gratuity)

For more information call: 858.675.8550

Starting  Thursday, September 10 Park Ave will be offering a Flat Iron Steak & Frites special. This will be available all day, every day at $28, and a special price on Sunday  for $24.
Park Ave
11200 Beach Ave.
Stanton, CA 90680
For more information call: 714.901.4400
or visit: www.parkavedining.com

The change of seasons is in the air, and today marks the beginning of Fleming’s satisfying three course fall prix fixe menu, priced at an affordable $39.95, through January 4, 2010.

For more information call: 949.720.9633

Prix Fixe Dinner. Everyday All Day. Our 4th Annual Summer “Surf n Turf” Special,$30.00. SUNDAY EVENINGS $25.00.

For more information call: 714.901.4400
11200 Beach Ave.
Stanton, CA 90680

Wine pairing dinner, consulted by Bradford and Exec. Chef Helene An. Launching this September.
For more information call: 323.933.4646

Chef Arturo’s prix fixe three-course menu.
949.720.9925

Wildfish
The Bluffs
1370 Bison Ave.
Newport Beach, CA

Tuscan Big Night Out four-course prix fixe menu:
First Course: Quattro Formaggio Cheese Fondue
Second Course: Caprese Salad
Third Course: Fondue Fusion
Fourth Course: Milk Chocolate Tiramisu Fondue
Reservations recommended.

For more information visit: www.meltingpot.com

Don The Beachcomber is delighted to announce their new Price Fixe menu. Offering a selection of marketfresh menu items including appetizer, entree and dessert for $30.
On Sundays from 10am - 2pm join legendary Polynesian Dance Troupe “Tupua” bringing us sounds and dance from the islands as you enjoy an all you can eat Brunch Buffet.
Happy Hour everyday features 50% off all drinks and appetizers between 4pm-7pm and over the weekend enjoy the live performances of our local bands.

For more information visit: www.donthebeachcomber.com

Prix Fixe Dinner:
Monday - Sunday
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
3 Course Selection
$32 Per Person

For more information call: 949.494.8444
1464 South Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Five Crowns is offering a Surf & Turf Special prepared by Executive Chef Dennis Brask August 1-31. The prix-fixe menu which includes a 4 oz. Cold-Water Lobster Tail with every entree is priced at $49, plus tax and tip. Reservations are required.
(949) 760-0331

Old Vine Cafe offers a special early diner tasting menu available for 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. reservations from Tuesday through Thursday. A prix-fixe three-course meal paired with wine will be $40 per person.

Old Vine Cafe
2937 Bristol St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
For more information call:714.545.1411.

3 course dinner menu with entrees for $20 and $25. Choice of appetizers main course and dessert. Add a glass of champagne or wine for $5. Served Monday through Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Located at South Coast Plaza Village
For more information call: 714.436.1010

Lunch special featuring $10 and $15 entree selections. Wine and champagne $5 specials. Served Monday through Friday, 11:30am-2pm.

Located in South Coast Plaza Village
For more information call: 714.436.1010

Special seasonal tasting menu at Stonehill Tavern!

For more information call: 949-234-3318

Come to the Stonehill Tavern and enjoy this seasons three course tasting menu! $49 per person.

For more information call:949.234.3318