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Moulin
93/100 (2199 ratings)
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French
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"A restaurant with a concept that makes you feel like you're in France. The atmosphere is good and there are always a lot of people. The service is..."
MINAH KIM
"This Moulin location in Newport Beach is much larger than others. It has a bistro to eat at, an all day restaurant, a bakery and there is a home..."
Grace C
"We ordered the jam and cheese baguette and panini. Both delicious. I love how the ingredients were fresh and simple. It tasted like the ones you get..."
Soro Wellness
"I recently visited the BEST French bakery I have ever been to in the Americas! Honestly, it was even better than some of the ones I have visited in..."
Mark Kremer
"I recently had the pleasure of visiting an exceptional French bakery in Orange County. Despite the bustling atmosphere, a bit of patience led to an..."
Caspian Construction
"Completely out of control place that brings Frenchness to Orange County. On weekends there is a rush for tables from about an hour after opening. The..."
Pierre V
"Moulin is a charming French restaurant known for its excellent dining experience. Whether you're craving a delightful brunch or breakfast, Moulin..."
Katherine Melnyk
"I simply loved the french food here, it is also not expensive. Service is great as well and I got good recommendations from server. Tried duck, onion..."
Negar M
"This place was a hit especially for a quick breakfast. Tried their roasted chicken, ratatouille, potato pavé, and of course their Nutella crepe...."
Daniel Angeles
"Good food and amazing service! I loved how the place was decorated, and the service was great, but the food could’ve been better. Overall, a pretty..."
Mina A
Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Cafe
90/100 (584 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
European
Vegetarian Friendly
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Brunch
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Lunch
Quiche
Paninis
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Omelette
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Café
European
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Mid-range
"Had to stop in to try their almond croissant. They looked like the real deal from far, and I'd like to confirm they taste as awesome as they look! We..."
Gabriel BMMind
"We love pandor! For breakfast, the Newporter, and for lunch, the turkey and Brie sandwich is my favorite with avocado and potato chips inside...."
Catherine
"Amazing staff delicious food amazing amazing service very nice people family owned had a great birthday breakfast after crystal cove hike great..."
Tapinder Katoch
"Let me begin by stating how clean and well organized is the place. Everything is extremely fresh baked daily. It is the closest thing to being in..."
Shaki Ohanian
"Great selection with so many tasty items. I purchased a dozen pastries for a meeting in my office, and everyone loved them! The employee who helped..."
Alyssa K
"Nice place and a close resemblance to a Cafe in france. Nice friendly staff, clean, professional and prompt. Our food was served hot, the drip coffee..."
mavrik Mavrika
"We visited this location twice while on vacations! The food was Amazing. The staff ere very attentive, welcoming and friendly. This is a busy..."
Yamille Yovanka
"The staff was amazing. I wanted to thank Rad so much for his hospitality! Also, the food was really good. I understand why my mom loves this place. I..."
GIAN-PAUL STEBBINS
"They have a nice variety of sandwiches, with great tasting bread. The prices aren't too high..."
Kevin Fittkau
"If you're a pastry aficionado or simply appreciate the art of baking, I highly recommend visiting Pandor Artisan Bakery. Their pastries are a true..."
Raúl Cabrera
501 Park Avenue Bistro
87/100 (213 ratings)
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Street Parking
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Excellent food at reasonable prices and very friendly staff. The tempura fried chicken biscuit was fantastic. The chicken was very tender and the ..."
Nikhil Patel
"After reading a review, we decided to try this restaurant tonight for takeout. Excellent decision! We met the Chef who assured us “his food was..."
Valerie Van de Zilver
"I tried a ramen bowl and it was surprisingly good. Given the restaurant's location, I dud not expect to much from their ramen but curious enough to..."
Elia Rho
"Nice place and very relaxed. Nothing that will blow your mind but good quality! Had the salmon and the cinnamon beignet with boats..."
Stephanie Bernardino
"Definitely one of our go to places to eat on the island! We love taking company here. The food is amazing, the service awesome, and everyone is so..."
Emma Larson
"Great little neighborhood restaurant 😍 and the food is very good for a far price ANDDD THEY let u bring in your pups..."
Teresa Tims
"French country delicious food. Impeccable and welcoming service. The short rib sandwich is decadent, the chicken tandoori is flavorful with a..."
raquel beer
"Friendly staff, great flavors. Not as expensive as advertised on Google. Embedded in the neighborhood vs being on main street, definitely worth the..."
Den Lara
"First time I've tried the grilled cheese with short rib sandwich, added on the prime rib french fries..."
TOM NELSON
"Terrific corner eatery located in residential area minutes away from popular Marine Street restaurants. We went Sunday night and was pleasantly..."
Geoffrey Hatch
Marche Moderne
87/100 (6233 ratings)
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European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegan Options
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Shrimp
Sashimi
Macaroons
Salmon
Beef
Pork
Beignets
Caviar
Chowder
Coq au Vin
Foie gras
Lobster
Lamb
Ribs
Pasta
Pesto
French Fries
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Duck Confit
Confit
Oyster
Octopus
Calamari
Baguette
Risotto
Steak Tartare
Mussels
Fish
Macarons
Tuna
Sit down
European
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We just stopped by for desert and coffe comingvacross the parking lot of another restaurant which was too loud to even hear across the table and over..."
Richard Arne Weie
"We had an opportunity to have dinner at Marché’s new location. The menu has new items as well as favorites from the previous South Coast Plaza..."
Gail Richter Jacobs
"It's so relaxing after the Black Friday mad rush. The food is always fantastic and it's worth every calorie. I love the spontane menu as well as the..."
Ada Chan
"Marche Moderne is back! The new location is beautiful! The service is impeccable with added new flairs. Their menu is quite amazing, with section ..."
Kaz Inouye
"Great quality for both their food and service, very nice location and great ambiance, really like their new location, I highly recommend..."
Mike Tuason
"Outstanding wonderful every dish made just a little different every day I’m a regular here greatly appreciate the top..."
Bentley Fierro
"Everything about this restaurant was superb. Each of the individual dishes we ate were a real delight; unique flavors, well prepared and tasty. As..."
Mike Ferguson
"Delicious food,excellent service (thank you,Larissa) and great atmosphere...we were celebrating our 44th anniversary and it couldn't have been better..."
Mary Gardia
"Our favorite place when we want to eat great food. It's worth the drive from Laguna Beach to South Coast Plaza. And their pre pix lunch menu is just..."
Radge A. Pangilinan
"I just shared a wonderful dinner for my niece's birthday. So great to be back to my favorite restaurant, now at Crystal Cove, so close to home! ..."
Joni Rehnborg
"Amazing food. Not very many french restaurants in Orange County. If you are a true foodie, this is the place to..."
Clifford Leonard
"Amazing food! Large portions. I have to return for coffee and..."
Mar Ina
"simply the best - will please the most sophisticated..."
Ellina Pevzner
"Love this place. Best French restaurant in Orange County. The bone marrow is a great starter. The service is top..."
Susan Ng Pham
"Delicious flavors and exceptional service from John R. The tuna tartare appetizer was wonderful and the seared scallops with roasted leeks was..."
Tony Rodriguez
"Everything was delicious! While their tasting menu was absolutely stunning (especially their presentations), ordering from the regular (and the..."
Ngo C
"Wonderful French restaurant, impeccable service and food. I will be back, several menu items I didn't have room to try that look great, like the veal..."
Michael Eliot
"This restaurant was impressive. I've eaten at a Michelin starred restaurant in Paris, and I think this restaurant embodies much of what I loved so..."
Lissa Newton
"My husband and I had a lovely birthday dinner on a Sunday evening. There was a smaller crowd so no worries about covid, although I was slightly..."
Deborah S
"Food is amazing! Service was great & corkage fee is fine if you bring an amazing red wine. Loved the chopped salad! Flavors and textures were great...."
Annie Lozada
"This restaurant was amazing! The entire front-of-the-house team is personable, professional, and attentive! Our server was knowledgeable, made great..."
Angel Watson
"Absolutely fantastic food... the atmosphere is elegant, comfortable, and modern. The service was on point, our server Larissa was friendly,..."
Mary K
"We were immediately welcomed by a host at the door. We chose to sit at the bar and enjoy some after dinner drinks. Beautiful setting with several..."
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"Best Chic French Cuisine at Marche Moderne. The ÉPIS BREAD & Butter Board Sel Gris and cucumber and ginger beer spritz are great..."
Tech Life with Eva Smith
"Been going to Marche Moderne for years. We started with cocktails and caviar. The fresh baked bread is wonderful with butter. We enjoyed steak..."
Christine Cook
"Without a doubt--the BEST Fine Dining Restaurant experience in Orange County. When we have a special occasion or feel like treating ourselves..."
John Most
"I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything tasted. The flavor from start to finish was there on every dish. Started with the charcuterie..."
Max
"I heard a lot of great things about this place but I didn’t think it would live up to all the hype! Great ambiance and very organized. Covid19..."
Kian Abghari
"Amazing Restaurant!! Top Class and in OC hard to get better than this! A dedicated team led by a highly devoted Chef and Pastry Chef! Both of whom..."
Noé
"Quality of food meets expectation but quantity does not. I was surprised at how small of a portion the venison was but it and the duck breast tasted..."
Brian Callahan
"Came for our 10 yr anniversary. The restaurant was following all Covid guidelines, which was one of the reasons we chose this place. Started with..."
John L
Cafe Beau Soleil
87/100 (354 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
French
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Omelette
Crepes
Burger
Quiche
Sit down
Café
French
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love Le Café BeauSoleil, always get the cheese plate, this time got the mushroom ravioli and BLT, yummy 😋 as always! The server is great 👍🏻..."
Peggy
"Best kept secret in fashion island. Real chef who cares about the food, and actual French folks work here. It's the only place in fashion island..."
M H
"Fantastic spot for a delightful patio dinner! Wonderful wine list, phenomenal food, perfect ambience! Excellent service, which has been difficult to..."
Linda Smith
"The good quality here is really good.. I asked about the organic ham and the owner came out and was very open with where the food comes from.. he..."
Kyle Keith
"Food was good and served quickly. The staff was helpful and very attentive without hovering. We had a reservation for a Monday night but when we got..."
Beth Copeland
"Cafe Beau Soleil reminds me of a petit cafe in Provence. The ambiance, especially of the outdoor seating area, was quite enjoyable and relaxing. ..."
Karen Purpura
"Without question in the top restaurants of fashion island, the food quality is great and the service/ overall vibe of the restaurant is different..."
Sallar Khorram
"Great food + Outdoor Dining + Dog Friendly = WINNING COMBINATION for a very enjoyable experience. We love visiting for Lunch and have several times..."
John Virgona
"Excellent brunch..."
Brigitte Ferdinandsen
"Onion soup is so good. Marco / serve is..."
Scott Campanelli
"Officially moved to huntington Beach. See pics for..."
J Morazzi
"Great location and awesome breakfast..."
Antony Adel
"Wild grilled salmon provencal was to die..."
Anissa C
"Fantastic French food and an authentic..."
Tony Mirabella
Pescadou Bistro
86/100 (1658 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
European
French
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Duck
Mussels
Foie gras
Lamb chops
Escargot
Bouillabaisse
Cassoulet
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
European
French
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Marvelous family run restaurant. Attentive and friendly service, bustling atmosphere. Steak frites was cooked just right. Escargot and french onion..."
Peter Babida
"I’ve never had French cuisine before so I don’t really have something to compare it too but my taste buds enjoyed every bite of my dinner. We..."
Claudia Diaz
"This place is absolutely incredible. They do things the traditional way. The quality is second to none. Best French cuisine in the greater Los..."
Jeff Sawada
"Very good food. Very friendly people. The wine and food selections have reduced due to the pandemic. It is open for outdoor dining with 6 tables..."
Ncc Travel
"This is one of the best restaurants that we have been to in quite a while. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent, and it was a very..."
Nathan Mulhern
"We've been dining here for over 10 years. It's now a tradition with my great uncle and my children. Food is spectacular, very traditional French..."
Adrienne H
"If you want great, authentic French food at a great price, this is the place. We are returning customers and we've had the best time every time...."
Bryan Van Suchtelen
"The service was impeccable. The food delicious Charcuterie board and Sword Fish Nicoise are our favorites. The gigantic mussels were scrumptious. ..."
ERICA JACOBSON
"The food is delicious. I couldn't be more happy with the service that I received from the waitress. I had a wonderful evening..."
Antonia Tillotson
"The service and food preparations are perfect! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and the entire experience was French to..."
Teresa Degelmann
Basilic Restaurant
85/100 (348 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
Swiss
European
French
Swiss
Dinner
Beef
Salad
Duck
Filet Mignon
Foie gras
Bass
Bouillabaisse
Coq au Vin
Tarte Tatin
Raclette
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
European
French
Swiss
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Wonderful birthday meal. Husbands first glance at menu was,”I could eat anything and everything on this menu!” Service was delightful and the..."
cecelia moreno
"What a gem. Make reservations in advance via the phone. Small, boutique and very intimate atmosphere. Seeing the chef check in and share drinks with..."
Matt Sexton
"Wonderful small restaurant experience. Wait staff was attentive and welcoming. Food and dessert were amazing. We got the duck and lamb, and the..."
Eric Hemmen
"We had a great meal there tonight. Wonderful summer salad, good raclette and the duck was excellent.I also tried the risotto with shrimp which I’d..."
Jason Manasse
"Hidden gem restaurant with an amazing chef. Have to go back and take more photos to share… as the presentation and taste of food there were too..."
Lana Gornostaeva
"This meal was amazing! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. The Seabass was cooked just right and served over couscous and summer..."
Steve Ingalsbe
"This tiny place is one of the best restaurants in Orange County. I'm going back to try each item on the menu. The food is fresh and delicious, i wish..."
Justine Grover
"An excellent restaurant! We had the special balsamic salad with radicchio, endive, arugula, blue cheese, pear, caramelized walnut, and fresh..."
Ed Miskevich
"Delicious food and great service! We got takeout from here last week and were blown away by the quality of the ingredients and delicious flavor. I..."
Victoria Langton
"Fantastic place for a date night. The tastings menu is delicious. The chef is truly talented. The staff is friendly and..."
Bao Ngo
"Great little restaurant on Balboa Island. Good service and excellent food- you can really taste how fresh all of the ingredients are..."
Khunsha
"TakeOut dinner last night was amazing! Definitely the best take out meal we’ve ever had! 😊 Shrimp Risotto, Meyer Lemon Tart for desert! ..."
Valerie Van de Zilver
"Amazing. Like you're right in Europe. The service is old school white tablecloth...like a Michelin restaurant without the pretense. Get the raclette...."
Lindsey Scopel
"Intimate French- Swiss food with the traditional plates. Great date place. Amazing wine list..."
Cyndi Brownie
"First time here, small gem of a restaurant on Balboa island. Deep menu, with lots of wonderful options. Had the lamb..."
Michael Demoratz
"Incredible experience. The tasting menu is fantastic. Wine pairing was so well..."
Patrick Traughber
Zinque
84/100 (1077 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Quiche
American
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Zinque is a great French-style restaurant featuring an absolutely charming interior and a fantastic dockside patio. The service there is top-notch,..."
Katherine Melnyk
"Breakfast with a nice view! Overall atmosphere is good and service is great. Breakfast portions were a bit small but the food was tasty and the..."
Ghassan Lababidi
"The service was only fair. They were not very friendly, only seemed to take the order and bring the food. Very robotic, no personality. It is a..."
Mr. Fresno Real Estate (George Ozburn)
"First time in Newport beach CA last week and loved the environment immediately! This restaurant is right by the ocean with many yachts parked besides..."
Sin Sze Man
"Great atmosphere on the water. Food was tasty, quickly served and beautiful presentation. The cocktails were great. The service was really good. She..."
Jeremy Usery
"Great atmosphere, good food and a beautiful view. A place for all occasions. The grilled salmon was really good. I’ve never had it with eggplant..."
Aman Bhatia
"Went in for early breakfast. They claimed to make most of their pastries in house, but the croissant was not fresh. The coffee was good. My soft..."
Leesa Yim
"Highly recommend this place. Fantastic ambience and views of the harbor. Great light bites and delicious entrees. The Aperol spritz with the water..."
Mike Hall
"Great location right on the water with beautiful yachts and water views and ambiance. Cousine is mixed French/ Italian. We had a flatbread with..."
Michele Pellizzon
"Lovely place! Great food, excellent service (they were lightning fast), fair prices. Steak + frites wasn’t the best I’d ever had, but the tuna..."
Nicholas Hampton
"We had luck walking up here and really enjoyed our time! I got the quiche and my boyfriend had the bolognese. Both were yummy! Service was great and..."
Jacqueline Roeder
"Had brunch here. Great atmosphere, amazing customer service. The food is high quality and very delicious. Highly recommend this place. The mussels,..."
TammyT
"Food was deliciously fresh. Mussels have good flavor for the sauce. Try the steak with chimichurri sauce and branzino fish. Good lunch place to enjoy..."
Diane Hoang
Pain Du Monde
81/100 (390 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
French
American
Vegan Options
Cafe
French
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
American
French
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Amazing service, loved their freshly baked pastries and breakfast was quite delicious. In the morning it was bustling while Fashion Island was quiet...."
Mike n Jenn Willey
"This particular visit wasn't the best. I purchased a chocolate croissant and a cinnamon twist with a drink and took them to go. The products..."
Christine Cook
"This is a great little spot hidden in fahsion island. Absolutely love breakfast/brunch here. Their baked goods are always a treat and all the meals..."
Anthony Pineda
"Food and baked goods here are great. Pastries are baked on premises with local fruits, etc. I eat here quite often, I’ve had breakfast lunch and..."
Cris Hazzard
"First time. Had cowboy breakfast. Although u usually eat only 2 eggs I ate all 3. They were perfect. Food served hot too. Coffee was great. I think a..."
elaine gold
"The great little restaurant and a great location in Fashion Island. The service here is fast and friendly for any restaurant dining or for pickup. ..."
Amber Steeves
"It has been a quite time that I didn’t visit place. They remodeled inside looks much better than before. But I must say they can work on their..."
Yalcin Aslan
"We just discovered our favorite place to brunch in Fashion Island! Brunch is my favorite meal of the week, this place didn’t disappoint...."
Shelby Barone (OC Moms)
"First time breakfast sandwich was not warm but still delicious. Second time it was..."
Richard Bigler
"The food is absolutely delicious & exceptional! I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with a side order of fries (BBQ dipping sauce on the side!)...."
Sagar Lakhani
"The best oatmeal! I stopped in for breakfast to-go while staying at the Island Hotel, it was a quick walk over and I got an americano and oatmeal...."
Christine Sinicrope, CFA
"Excellent chocolate chip cookies and coco lock cookie is sooooo good too! We went last yesterday and chocolate chip cookies were all gone. Cashier..."
Esther Figueroa
"My first time here... learned that it is a french bakery & I'm assuming french coffee, which was very strong & a lil too bitter for me, even the..."
Gigi H
"Great food, great coffee, and great, really friendly staff. I was in the fashion island area for 2 days for work and had breakfast there every..."
Johnny Polygon