DINING DISCOVERIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, the perfect day to enjoy brunch at a South Coast Plaza restaurant.

Dinner out on Christmas Eve is another tradition for many—reservations advised.

Pre-order and pick up a holiday feast for home at Vaca or Seasons 52.

Morton’s serves a bountiful menu on Christmas Day—details follow.

Gift cards with bonuses are found at five SCP restaurants as well.

Here’s to delicious holiday dining!

CHRISTMAS EVE DINING

PETROSSIAN AT TIFFANY
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCH MENU

Join us 11am–4pm at  on Sunday for a special Christmas Eve lunch menu.
Reservations advised

CHRISTMAS DAY

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 

Morton’s will be open Christmas Day, noon-8pm, serving its classic menu as well as the Chateaubriand Holiday Dinner for two, available only December 24-31. Christmas Eve hours are 3-9pm.

The dinner for two begins with winter green salad, followed by Chateaubriand, sliced and served for the table with roasted shallots, red wine demi, sauce bearnaise.  Choose two sides to share (favorites are jumbo grilled asparagus and sour cream mashed potatoes).  Dessert selections include Morton’s legendary chocolate cake, Bananas Foster cheesecake and sticky toffee bread pudding.

$179 for two (exclusive of beverages, tax, gratuity)

714.444.4834

HOLIDAY DINING FOR HOME

SEASONS 52 – GREEN BOX DINING

Entertain this holiday season by setting the table and simply reheating dinner from Seasons 52.

The menu includes field greens salad, choice of entrée, lemon-parsley marble potatoes, roasted French green beans and six mini-indulgences for dessert—Belgian chocolate s’mores and raspberry chocolate chip cannoli.

Wood Grilled Tenderloin ($225) or Whole Side of Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon ($185) plus tax

For four-six guests

714.437.5252 

GIFT CARD OFFERS

Restaurant gift cards always please and can be enjoyed throughout the year. Here are those that offer a holiday bonus.  

NÉKTER JUICE BAR

Share a healthy, happy holiday when you buy Nékter gift cards:  For every $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card.

949.688.0807

WATER GRILL

Each $100 gift card purchase includes a $20 bonus card.  Redeem bonus cards from January-March 2024.

949.208.7060

VACA

Enjoy 25% off all gift cards $125 or more.

714.463.6060

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

$500 and more gift card purchases receive a set of signature steak knives; $1,000+ purchases receive an additional 10% bonus card.

714.432.1140

SEASONS 52

Purchase $500 or more in Seasons 52 gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card for you.

714.437.5252

Certain restrictions may apply on gift card offers

Saturday Holiday Tea

Knife Pleat’s Holiday Tea Service has returned for the season. Seasonal touches include beautiful hand-made pastries from Germain Biotteau such as ginger bread and whimsically themed confections shaped like a gift box, reindeer and Christmas tree.

Holiday Tea Service is offered Every Saturday in December (December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) between 11:30 am and 1:45 pm.

The menu features a selection of expertly selected teas, elegantly composed tea sandwiches and other luxury savory items, all with festive holiday flair. It has become a popular tradition and early reservations are advised.

Holiday Goodies

Seasonal delights for family, friends or simply you.