- You'll enjoy a sophisticated, indoor-outdoor dining experience with endless oceanfront views.
- Dishes are prepared with locally sourced and farm-to-table ingredients.
- There's an expansive wine list, plus handcrafted cocktails.
- You can indulge in a delicious Sunday brunch.
- The menu is vegetarian-friendly and has gluten-free options.
Allison Hata
Writing offers a new way for me to look at the world, whether it's understanding the personal story of a male breast cancer survivor or predicting fall's biggest footwear trends. I learn something with each assignment I take, be it a travel story that has me visiting a tiny island in Asia or exploring the local culinary gems in New York City.
My day job is at an Orange County-based publishing company, Firebrand Media, where I manage a group of regional and lifestyle titles. I also work as a freelance writer covering travel, fashion, retail, beauty and food, as well as a freelance marketing consultant with agency experience in the professional services, consumer packaged goods and nonprofit fields.
I graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in journalism, and I currently live in Orange County.

The restaurant’s open-air patio is the place to be, whether you want to sip chardonnay by the fire pit or just breathe in fresh ocean air. You can achieve the ultimate state of relaxation by lounging on an outdoor sofa or book a table for two for a cozy date night. Either way, you’ll enjoy stunning coastal views just beyond the sparkling hotel view. And, during sunset, the sky becomes a watercolor tapestry over the Pacific Ocean, serving as the perfect backdrop for an elegant, farm-to-table dinner by the sea.
A farm-to-table menu that shifts with the seasons calls for fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Try dishes like the local roasted black cod, served with a San Marzano tomato sauce and saffron whipped potatoes, or indulge with fresh produce that elevates entrees such as the côte de boeuf for two with baby veggies and a drizzle of pinot noir and bearnaise. From crisp greens to colorful sauces, simple, fresh ingredients come together to create unforgettable dishes that are edible works of art.
You’ll never go thirsty with an award-winning wine list filled with high-end options from regions in France and California. In 2022, Henry’s Coastal Cuisine was recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its well-curated, quality assortment that will please even the most discerning oenophile. Cocktail lovers can mix it up with a specialty drink like the sweet and spicy sage and pineapple margarita or refreshing Dutch 75, a twist on a French 75 using orange vodka, creme de cassis, lemon and sparkling rosé. For a rich, smoky nightcap, try the Smoking Conductor, made with rye whiskey, maple syrup, cherry liqueur and orange bitters.
It wouldn’t be a weekend without a decadent brunch spread. Fuel up with a morning meal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, when
Those with dietary restrictions have elevated choices at