<body><div><h2>menus now live</h2>Orange County Restaurant Week menus have been released in advance of the arrival of this year’s week-long culinary event, which returns Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14. This annual dining adventure invites all of Orange County to come together to enjoy specially curated prix-fixe menus, inventive cocktails and a vibrant line–up of participating restaurants across the county.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2LMNYk_18rRCa0N00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2LMNYk_18rRCa0N00" width="1268" height="850" ></figure>Click on photo for larger imageLife is just better during OC Restaurant Week – March 8-14“OC Restaurant Week has never been just about specially priced menus, it’s about how it feels to dine out and connect with family and friends,” explained Pamela Waitt, founder of OC Restaurant Week and president of OC Restaurant Association, Inc. “There’s a shared understanding that something meaningful is happening across our community as we celebrate the many individuals who are the backbone of our culinary community – from owners and chefs, to cooks and servers.”For more than 17 years, OC Restaurant Week has been a highlight of the local food scene, giving diners the perfect opportunity to explore new restaurants, revisit favorites and support Orange County’s dynamic culinary community. With offerings for every taste and occasion, OC Restaurant Week truly delivers a week of memorable dining experiences, and this year’s event sees new additions that represent the incredible diversity of the local culinary scene.Prix-Fixe Menus for Every PalateGuests can enjoy a wide variety of prix-fixe menus throughout the week – from affordable lunch options to elevated dinner experiences – with the ability to filter participating restaurants and menus by price range, cuisine type, location and special themes such as Date Night, Brunch &amp; Breakfast, Vegetarian Dining, Family Friendly, Luxe Menus, Wine Pairings and more.The following participants have posted their OC Restaurant Week menu (Go to https://ocrestaurantweek.com/restaurants to view menus). Restaurants with ** do not have menus posted at this time).Laguna Beach Restaurants: Chelas Mexican Kitchen, Lumberyard Restaurant, Mozambique, Nirvana by Chef Lindsay**, O Fine Japanese Cuisine**, Rumari, Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook., Seabutter Sushi and Starfish Laguna.Small Bites &amp; Snacks: Gelato ParadisoOC Restaurant Week PlaylistNew for the 2026 event is the OC Restaurant Week Playlist, original music that captures the sultry, beautiful rhythm of Orange County’s most celebrated culinary event. Created exclusively for OC Restaurant Week, guests are invited to download the sound of candlelit tables, shared plates, great conversations and the magic that happens when great food brings people together.Sponsors &amp; Partners2026 OC Restaurant Week sponsors and partners include: Orange Coast Magazine, OCfoodies.com, California Love Drop, OpenTable, Travel Paso Robles, Licor 43, Mi CAMPO, Casa Noble Tequila, High West, Visit Anaheim, Foods of Garden Grove, Travel Santa Ana, The District at Tustin Legacy, Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place, Melissa’s Produce, Waterloo, San Benedetto and Mouse Graphics.Tickets Available: Vip Launch Party – March 7OC Restaurant Week kicks off with the VIP Launch Party on Saturday, March 7 from 2–5 p.m. at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum (7905 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine). This elevated celebration offers an exclusive opportunity to sample culinary creations from Orange County’s top chefs, enjoy premium wine and cocktails and connect with fellow food lovers in an intimate setting. Tickets are limited and available for purchase – this event is strictly 21+ and dress code is cocktail attire. VIP Launch Party details can be found at https://ocrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-week-vip-party.Participating restaurants, menus, themed lists, cocktails and more can be found at https://ocrestaurantweek.com/.</div></body>

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