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Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

★★★·83.0/ 10Excellent
·Hotels
📍9930 Slater Avenue · Huntington Beach ↗
📞+18059697854
122 rooms· Check-in 04:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
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Nestled in the charming Montecito neighborhood of Santa Barbara, the Montecito Inn offers a delightful Mediterranean escape. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, unwind in the sauna, or energize in the fitness center. Savor a meal at the in-house Sushi Bar, and take advantage of convenient amenities such as concierge services, babysitting, and wedding services. Each of the 60 guest rooms is individually decorated and features thoughtful touches like complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and in-room safes. With a 24-hour business center and ample meeting space, the hotel also caters to business travelers. The Inn is just a short drive from Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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Knife Pleat
Contemporary, Modern French · ★ Michelin
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This elegant little operation, set on the third floor of South Coast Plaza amidst fashionable stores, has plenty of charm. With a gleaming open kitchen edged by a chef’s counter, plus a secluded patio, this is a spot to dine in style. Chef Tony Esnault offers his personal take on classic French cuisine, tinged with international influences, offered at both lunch and dinner as prix fixe menus of varying length. Open with small bites, before proceeding to more substantial courses like steelhead trout with fennel and rainbow chard, or barley risotto with chestnut, parmesan and brassicas, before e
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Phở 79
vietnamese · Bib
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If you are no stranger to the slurp, then Phở 79 is likely already on your circuit. After all, this place is an institution. Opened in the early 80s, it's widely considered to ladle some of the best and most praiseworthy pho in southern California.The simple interior is enlivened by a bright yellow wall adorned with numerous accolades. It's spartan but clean, and you're here for the pho, not the fashion show. Place your name on the clipboard by the front door and expect a wait. Once seated, peruse the extensive menu, which runs the gamut from egg noodle soups and goi cuon, to appetizers and de
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Phởholic
Vietnamese, Regional Cuisine
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We'll give you one guess as to what makes Phởholic a much-talked-about spot. Yes, it is the pho, and it's the reason why everyone flocks to this Westminster original (two other locations also lure slurpers). It's a classic shop that attracts everyone from grandparents to Gen Z'ers, all here to partake in the beef-focused pho. Though the prices are gentle, the kitchen never skimps, using only high quality products. Diners take their pick of noodle style and meat from the beginners and adventurers menus, then wait for the large metal bowls of steaming comfort to arrive. The scent of anise fills
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Lola Gaspar
Mexican · Bib
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This gastropub in downtown Santa Ana isn't new but a post-pandemic reset and a trip to Mexico changed Chef Luis Perez's mindset—and menu. It's all about quality over quantity here, so expect a tightly edited menu featuring tacos, quekas, and churros, but it's all very good. Happy hour discounts make sampling it all a tempting proposition. Tacos are made with handmade flour tortillas topped with a grilled tomato and dried chili salsa and filled with everything from sauteed shrimp to pork shank carnitas and suadero. Quekas feature hand-pressed masa and are served with a habanero salsa. While the
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Vaca
Spanish, Contemporary
$$$
Courtesy of Chef Amar Santana, this cool and rustic tapas bar offers consistently pleasing food and an extensive list of sherries and Spanish wines amid a quirky setting (the banquettes are decorated with jokes). In addition to the beautiful bar area, guests may sit in two outdoor areas or the main dining room with views into the semi-open kitchen. The lunchtime prix fixe is a great deal, though it would mean skipping their wonderful array of tapas and paellas. Standouts include the bikini sandwich, layering cured Jamón Ibérico, Manchego cheese, and a bit of truffle oil into pretty little pipi
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LSXO
Vietnamese, Contemporary
$$$
Across from beautiful Huntington Beach, find this not-so-secret speakeasy tucked inside its parent restaurant, Bluegold, where it's difficult to avoid staring at the Pacific views. But the difference is palpable—LSXO is a bit cooler, louder and has a more defined personality. There are so many terrific dishes on offer that it's hard to go wrong and helpful servers will always steer you in the right direction. Don't miss the savory pork, shrimp and crab dumplings served alongside an incendiary, peanut-loaded black vinegar dressing. Then, a big steaming bowl of cháo loaded with crab, salted cod,
7.1km
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Hana re
Japanese, Sushi
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Tucked away in the back corner of a Costa Mesa shopping mall, this intimate ten-seat counter offers a relaxing retreat from the outside world. Chef Atsushi Yokoyama skillfully oversees a leisurely omakase, beginning with variety of composed dishes such as chawanmushi with blue shrimp and smoked trout roe, perhaps followed by such delicacies as hairy crab dressed with tangy tosazu gelee, or tender braised abalone with leek puree and Hokkaido uni. Nigiri forms the final portion of the savory menu, continuing the theme of simply prepared, excellent quality seafood. To finish, a delicate almond pa
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Taira Sushi & Sake
Japanese, Sushi
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Taira Sushi & Sake isn't knocking anyone off their feet with its nondescript mall location, but it's what's inside this tiny spot that makes it special. Young duo Chef Ben and Ayako Sato have penned a love letter to Japan here, where great care is paid to details (the menu is written by hand nightly) and warm hospitality makes everyone feel welcome. Guests are invited to enjoy omakase or order à la carte. Standouts include kanpachi slightly seared and served with a sprinkle of rock salt, lemon and yuzu, or tender firefly squid topped with scallions and laced with nori. Seared spicy cod roe and
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