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FIRE + iCE Interactive Grill | Bar
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FIRE + iCE Interactive Grill | Bar

Anaheim · $$

Our interactive all-you-can-eat experience allows you to chef up a creative masterpiece. Choose from 20+ proteins, fresh veggies, pastas, and house-made sauces — then bring your dish to life at our open flame grill! Want extra steak? Go for it. Shrimp on top of steak? That’s the move. There’s no limit!

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Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Foothill Ranch
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Lake Forest

Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Foothill Ranch

Mexican · tacos

Each restaurant is family-owned so that we can serve you the highest quality, fresh, authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Each location also has its own specialty dishes and drink specials. Our location is known for its grande burritos and delicious margaritas.

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Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Lake Forest
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Lake Forest

Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Lake Forest

Mexan · tacos

Founded in 1997 by Sal Avila and now owned by his daughter Nathalie Avila Ruttkay, Avila’s El Ranchito Lake Forest continues the family tradition Mamá Avila began in 1966 with recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico, right here in the heart of Lake Forest.

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Newport Landing Restaurant
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Newport Beach

Newport Landing Restaurant

Seafood · oysters

For over thirty years, Newport Landing Restaurant provides an award winning upscale casual atmosphere located on the harbor’s edge, with some of the best views of Newport Harbor from the upstairs Oyster Bar, the outside covered Lanai patio or one of its dining rooms. At Newport Landing, we are dedicated to serving the freshest, and when possible, sustainable seafood available. We only serve fresh hand cut steaks and fresh ground hamburger, fresh natural steroid free chicken breasts, fresh breads delivered daily, and fresh locally sourced produce. Local California wine list, craft beers, and tropical drinks, along with the “Longest Happy Hour in Town” served in our upstairs Oyster Bar.

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