I need a good restaurant near the Orange County performing arts center
 

We'll be a group of about 12, staying at the Westin Hotel. We would like to find a good restaurant near the hotel or Performing art center so we can have dinner before the show. Its a special occasion, so we'd like a nice restaurant, with good food.

California or Florida? Or??

California............

You should check w/ the website chowhound.com
Click on "boards" and look for your area.

Is that the Westin South Coast Plaza? If so , there's a good french bistro right in the hotel. Also, Birra Porretis across the street in the South Coast Plaza is fun with good food, or consider The Yard House at Triangle Square

Also take a look at Scott's Seafood on Bristol, just around the corner from the PAC. I've always enjoyed their food and service.

Thank you everyone..I'll check out all your suggestions......

Antonello's is a wonderful, nice, Italian restaurant to go to for a special occasion. It is at South Coast Village, off Bear St. across from South Coast Plaza.

LA Times just published an article that raved about Leatherby's Cafe Rouge in the Arts Center building. The writer loved it and could not say enough good things.

Here's a link to article if you're interested - http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/c...headlines-food