There are a few of Orange County’s top restaurants that are popular filming spots for ALL reality shows from the Real Housewives of Orange County, Tamra’s OC Wedding, Millionaire Matchmaker, Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, WAGS LA, and more! These hotspots serve up great food and drinks plus a little bit of drama depending on the clientele! Plus, all of these locations are great places to spot your favorite Housewives or Bravolebs.
TORTILLA REPUBLIC – LAGUNA BEACH
Tortilla Republic is built around good food, friendship, and a strong love of delicious Mexican cuisine. Located in Laguna Beach, Tortilla Republic offers fresh and inventive Mexican cuisine featuring authentic flavors you know and love using fresh, seasonal ingredients. At Tortilla Republic you’re bound to find something delicious and fresh to satisfy your thirst with their carefully handcrafted cocktails.
As Seen On: RHOC
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Fig & Olive is located along the coast of Orange County in one of the premier shopping destinations, ”Fashion Island.” When dining at Fig & Olive guests are transported from Newport Beach to a 12,000 square foot French Riviera Oasis. The location is surrounded by olive trees, gardens and offers a variety of seating options; both indoor and outdoor, which allows guests to take full advantage of the California Riviera weather.
As Seen On: RHOC
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SOL COCINA – NEWPORT BEACH
SOL Cocina, located in Newport Beach is not your ordinary Mexican restaurant. At SOL Cocina, they celebrate traditional Baja cuisine with a fresh, modern interpretation, served in a comfortably casual setting with spectacular views. The menu is created around simple, fresh food that’s full of flavor. This OC hotspot features mesquite wood cooking in an open kitchen, homemade salsas, and sauces that are made fresh every day, and inventive hand-made cocktails, featuring over 60 artisan tequilas. SOL Cocina also has an inviting fire pit where patrons can drink, dine, and enjoy the spectacular views all year long.
As Seen On: RHOC, Tamra’s OC Wedding
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN – NEWPORT BEACH
If you desire to give your body nutrients, and your palate something memorable then True Food Kitchen is the perfect place for you! The menu at this OC eatery is based off Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, which isn’t meant to deprive a healthy body of great flavors. Instead, it’s meant to take popular trends in cuisine and pair them with healthy living. At True Food Kitchen, healthy and delicious food are synonymous. You’ll feel better, live longer, and make your mouth happy when dining at True Food Kitchen.
As Seen On: RHOC, RHOBH RHOD
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Javier’s is all about elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. At Javier’s enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Javier’s brings authentic tastes of Mexico to the OC thanks to meals created with the highest quality seafood, beef, pork, chicken, and gourmet vegetarian offerings.
As Seen On: RHOC, LHHH
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Nights in the OC don’t end after dinner. If you really want to get a taste of the OC lifestyle then you have to check out their amazing bar scene. An OC favorite is The Quiet Woman, which was infamously featured on the RHOC. The Quiet Woman is the perfect place to dine, drink, and play. With a cocktail menu that will make your head spin The Quiet Woman has something for everyone. Want a spicy skinny margarita? You got it. More of a scotch fan? Covered. In need of a Martini STAT? You’ve got 9 signature martini’s to chose from! Settle in, grab a drink, maybe a bite to eat, and don’t be surprised if you see your favorite OC Housewife is in the booth next to you!
As Seen On: RHOC
With to die for panoramic ocean views, delicious food, and yummy drinks The Rooftop Lounge at La Casa Del Camino is the quintessential OC restaurant. You’ll feel just like an OC Housewife as you sip fresh fruit Mojitos while watching a spectacular sunset. Whether you come to The Rooftop Lounge at La Casa Del Camino for brunch, lunch, or dinner you guaranteed to get a bite of the casual California lifestyle. Leave your worries at the door and drink up!
As Seen On: RHOC, Millionaire Matchmaker, Tamra’s OC Wedding
Las Brisas is perched above the scenic Laguna Beach coastline with views that you will never forget. This Southern California landmark serves up the beauty and charm of a romantic, bygone era with a modern menu that’s full of fun and delicious food inspired by Mexico’s West Coast cuisine and California freshness and innovation. At Las Brisas, they believe that dining out should always be a special occasion. When dining at Las Brisas expect an experience that is extraordinary, thoughtful, and full of flawless service and heart-driven hospitality.
As Seen On: RHOC, WAGS LA
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