We love
Cheesecake Factory at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, just 3.6 miles up the road. Great menu and fun.
There are also several other great spots near or in Fashion Island.
Restaurant list:
http://www.opentable.com/landmark/restaurants-near-fashion-island?page=1
Map/Directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/4sumgcedhyB2
GREAT RESORT, one of our favorites, with spectacular views. Walk the beach below---it's stunningly beautiful.
We used the great location to visit: Hollywood & Rodeo Drive, tour of stars' homes, San Diego Zoo, Laguna Beach, Disneyland.
Very memorable trip, enjoy!
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Edit: We had a wonderful dinner at Fleming's.....exceptional in fact.
And yes, Cheesecake Factory is a chain, but a really good one. Most of reviews on Tripadvisor are very positive, and two that were marginal had to do with long wait times on food. All said food was good, however. Not defending them, per se, but we've always enjoyed the huge menu options, the decor and ambiance, and always the food....and it's fun----(can't dine at Fleming's or Ruth's Chris EVERY night, you know). Food has always been consistently good at any location (usually only in larger markets, not everywhere), and it's always packed with people inside and people waiting outside, which says something. No worries, try it.