Life is just better during OC Restaurant Week – March 8-14
Orange County Restaurant Week menus have been released in advance of the arrival of this year’s week-long culinary event, which returns Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, 2026. This annual dining adventure invites all of Orange County to come together to enjoy specially curated prix-fixe menus, inventive cocktails, and a vibrant lineup of participating restaurants across the county.
“OC Restaurant Week has never been just about specially priced menus, it’s about how it feels to dine out and connect with family and friends,” explains Pamela Waitt, Founder of OC Restaurant Week and President of OC Restaurant Association, Inc. “There’s a shared understanding that something meaningful is happening across our community as we celebrate the many individuals who are the backbone of our culinary community – from owners and chefs, to cooks and servers.”
For more than 17 years, OC Restaurant Week has been a highlight of the local food scene, giving diners the perfect opportunity to explore new restaurants, revisit favorites, and support Orange County’s dynamic culinary community. With offerings for every taste and occasion, OC Restaurant Week truly delivers a week of memorable dining experiences, and this year’s event sees new additions that represent the incredible diversity of the local culinary scene.
“We’re thrilled to support Garden Grove’s participation in OC Restaurant Week and help shine a spotlight on the incredible culinary talent throughout the city,” said Scott Oklin, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Anaheim. “From its nationally recognized Vietnamese food scene in and around Little Saigon to its diverse mix of Korean, Mexican, and legacy neighborhood restaurants, Garden Grove offers one of the most authentic and culturally rich dining experiences in Orange County.”
PRIX-FIXE MENUS FOR EVERY PALATE
Guests can enjoy a wide variety of prix-fixe menus throughout the week – from affordable lunch options to elevated dinner experiences – with the ability to filter participating restaurants and menus by price range, cuisine type, location, and special themes such as Date Night, Brunch & Breakfast, Vegetarian Dining, Family Friendly, Luxe Menus, Wine Pairings, and more.
The following participants have posted their OC Restaurant Week menu (click to see menus; restaurants with ** do not have menus posted at this time):
21 Oceanfront Restaurant - Newport Beach
399 Vietnamese Kitchen - Tustin - The Market Place
A&O Restaurant - Newport Beach
Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Avila's El Ranchito - Santa Ana**
Beale's Texas BBQ - Santa Ana**
Benchmark Restaurant - Santa Ana**
Billys at the Beach - Newport Beach
Bloom, Restaurant + Bar - San Juan Capistrano
Bluefin Restaurant - Newport Beach
Bluewater Grill - Newport Beach
Bottega Angelina - Laguna Niguel
Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Brü Grill & Market - Lake Forest
Cabo Wabo Beach Club - Huntington Beach
Cafe Sevilla Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Costa Mesa
Cambalache Grill - Fountain Valley**
Casa del Sol Cocina Mexicana - Tustin - The District
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Brea
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine - The Market Place
Champagnes Kitchen - Newport Beach
Chapter One: the modern local - Santa Ana
Chelas Mexican Kitchen - Laguna Beach
Chelas Mexican Kitchen - San Clemente
Chelas Mexican Kitchen 2 - San Clemente
Citra Bar & Kitchen at Hotel Zessa - Santa Ana
CUCINA enoteca - Irvine Spectrum**
CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach - Fashion Island**
Descanso Restaurant - Costa Mesa
Dublin 4 Gastropub - Mission Viejo**
El Ring Cafe & Breakfast - Santa Ana
Fermentation Farm - Costa Mesa
Fermentation Farm - San Juan Capistrano
Five Crowns & Sidedoor - Corona Del Mar
Flecha Cantina By Mark Wahlberg - Huntington Beach**
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Newport Beach - Fashion Island
Fresh off the Boat Fish Grill - Santa Ana
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine
Georgia's - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Great Maple - Newport Beach - Fashion Island
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Huntington Beach**
Habana - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Hanagi Japanese Restaurant - Anaheim
Harborside Restaurant - Newport Beach
HAVEN craft kitchen+bar - Orange
Henry’s Coastal Cuisine - Huntington Beach
Hijinx Hotel and Holey Moley Golf Club - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Hof's Hut Restaurant & Bakery - Seal Beach
Hot N Juicy Crawfish - Fountain Valley
I Can Barbecue Korean Grill - Tustin - The Market Place
Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. - Laguna Hills
JA Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings - Irvine - The Market Place**
Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Costa Mesa
Le Shrimp Noodle Bar – Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Lido Bottle Works - Newport Beach
Little Sister - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum**
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Brea
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Lake Forest
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Orange
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Tustin - The District
Lumberyard Restaurant - Laguna Beach
Luna Rossa - Tustin - The District
Malarky's Irish Pub - Newport Beach
Mayor's Table at Lido House Hotel - Newport Beach
MIÀN Sichuan Gourmet Noodles - Costa Mesa
Mickey's Irish Pub - Fullerton
Mongiello's Pizza & Wings - Santa Ana
MoonGoat Greenhouse - Costa Mesa
Morton's The Steakhouse - Santa Ana
Muldoon's Irish Pub - Newport Beach
Mutt’s Eastbluff - Newport Beach
Nardo’ Italian Restaurant - Huntington Beach
Nirvana by Chef Lindsay - Laguna Beach**
NOVA Kitchen and Bar - Garden Grove
O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine**
O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach**
Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge - Huntington Beach
Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook. -Newport Beach
OPAH Seafood + Grill - Aliso Viejo
Pacific Breeze Cafe - Newport Beach
Pacific Catch - Tustin - The Market Place
Pacific Hideaway - Huntington Beach
Pacific Kitchen - Newport Beach
Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails - San Clemente
Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine Spectrum
Pepper Lunch - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Perla Mexican Cuisine - Santa Ana**
PF Changs - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Populaire Modern Bistro - Costa Mesa
Prego Restaurant - Tustin - The District
Puesto Los Olivos - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Rafael's Kitchen+Pizza/Mad Coffee - Santa Ana**
Rangeen Kitchen - Laguna Niguel
Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Anaheim Hills
Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Huntington Beach
Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Orange
Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Tustin
Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria - Costa Mesa
Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook. - Laguna Beach
Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Irvine - The Market Place
Scratch Bakery - Newport Beach - Fashion Island**
Seabutter Sushi - Laguna Beach
Starfish Laguna - Laguna Beach
Starfish Newport - Newport Beach
Stone Groove Stillhouse - Anaheim
Story Bar + Kitchen - Anaheim**
Summit House Restaurant - Fullerton
Sushi Roku - Newport Beach - Fashion Island
Taco Rosa - Irvine - The Market Place
Terrace by Mix Mix - Costa Mesa
The Beachcomber Cafe - Newport Beach
The Bungalow Restaurant - Corona Del Mar
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Irvine**
The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen - Orange
The Wild Artichoke - Yorba Linda
The Winery Restaurant - Newport Beach**
The Winery Restaurant - Tustin - The District**
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Tustin - The District
Toast Kitchen and Bakery - Tustin
Veggie Grill by Next Level - Tustin - The Marketplace
Vine Restaurant & Bar - San Clemente
Westwood Coast Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
Wild Goose Tavern - Costa Mesa
Wineworks For Everyone - Mission Viejo**
Woody's Wharf Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - Newport Beach
Zabb Thai Cuisine - Newport Beach
ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - Newport Beach - Fashion Island**
Restaurants of Garden Grove
Urban Punjab The Royal Kitchen
Small Bites & Snacks
BOBAN Boba & Banh Mi Cafe - Garden Grove**
Cha For Tea: Woodbridge - Irvine**
Claws and Cream - Garden Grove**
Gelato Paradiso - Corona de Mar
Gelato Paradiso - Laguna Beach
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Irvine - Alton Square
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Irvine - Irvine Spectrum
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Irvine - The Market Place
Jerusalem Roastery - Garden Grove
Le Macaron - Tustin - The District
Nekter Juice Bar - Tustin - The Market Place
OC RESTAURANT WEEK PLAYLIST
New for the 2026 event is the OC Restaurant Week Playlist, original music that captures the sultry, beautiful rhythm of Orange County’s most celebrated culinary event. Created exclusively for OC Restaurant Week, guests are invited to download the sound of candlelit tables, shared plates, great conversations, and the magic that happens when great food brings people together.
TICKETS AVAILABLE: VIP LAUNCH PARTY – MARCH 7, 2026
OC Restaurant Week kicks off with the VIP Launch Party on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum (7905 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA). This elevated celebration offers an exclusive opportunity to sample culinary creations from Orange County’s top chefs, enjoy premium wine and cocktails, and connect with fellow food lovers in an intimate setting. Tickets are limited and available for purchase – this event is strictly 21+ and dress code is cocktail attire. VIP Launch Party details can be found HERE.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
2026 OC Restaurant Week sponsors and partners include: Orange Coast Magazine, OCfoodies.com, California Love Drop, OpenTable, Travel Paso Robles, Licor 43, Mi CAMPO, Casa Noble Tequila, High West, Visit Anaheim, Foods of Garden Grove, Travel Santa Ana, The District at Tustin Legacy, Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place, Melissa's Produce, Waterloo, San Benedetto, and Mouse Graphics.
Participating restaurants, menus, themed lists, cocktails, and more can be found at ocrestaurantweek.com.
ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
The Orange County Restaurant Association works to strengthen, support, and promote the Orange County, California restaurant landscape. With a mission to market and celebrate the OC restaurant industry, the association highlights the region’s incredible culinary talent and fosters a community that supports local restaurants as premier dining destinations. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities or membership in the Orange County Restaurant Association, please visit www.ocrestaurantassociation.org.
