Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in La Palma

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1. Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Buena Park

Booked 27 times today

A Family Tradition For Over 90 YearsMrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant first opened in 1934 with Mrs. Knott and her children serving the first customers in their tea room. The restaurant has grown over the years into one of the largest in California, but the classic fried chicken dinner is still made the same way today using Mrs. Knott's recipes. Every complete chicken dinner includes handmade biscuits, side salad, choice of cabbage or cherry rhubarb, three pieces of fried chicken, and mashed potatoes smothered in gravy. For dessert: your choice of boysenberry pie or boysenberry sherbet. Many other dishes are also available including grilled chicken, salads, and a number of appetizers. A full-service bar, serving signature boysenberry-infused cocktails, is also available.Currently, we are following all government-issued regulations and seating is currently outside only. Thank you in advance for understanding and we are in this together.

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2. Claim Jumper - Buena Park

4.4

Awesome(323)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buena Park

Booked 14 times today

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

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3. Black Angus Steakhouse - Buena Park

4.7

Exceptional(1454)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Buena Park

Booked 21 times today

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

4. The Eldo

4.8

Exceptional(990)

Price: Moderate

• American • Long Beach

Booked 39 times today

The Eldo is a special occasion restaurant in Long Beach, CA. Customers rave about its 'excellent service,' 'delicious food,' and 'captivating atmosphere.' One reviewer even celebrated their anniversary there. The restaurant offers both American and South African cuisine, craft cocktails, and locally brewed beer. The 'ambiance' and 'attention to details' consistently earn high praise in reviews. It's a place that 'never lets us down!'

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5. El Torito - Cypress

4.4

Awesome(502)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Los Alamitos / Cypress

Booked 21 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for over 70 years! Visit us for weekly celebrations where we infuse tradition with authentic Mexican cuisine, including $4 happy hour, $3 Taco Tuesday, Saturday Breakfast and All-You-Can-Eat + Drink Sunday Brunch. Experience a celebration of Family, Food & Community!

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6. Spaghettini Grill and Jazz Club

4.8

Exceptional(4889)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Seal Beach

Booked 56 times today

Spaghettini is located off the 405 freeway at Seal Beach Boulevard, making it the perfect meeting place for LA and Orange counties. With exceptional Northern Italian cuisine and top name entertainment, Spaghettini has come to be regarded as one of the premiere restaurant and entertainment venues in the country. Spaghettini is also home to the legendary Sunday Brunch.

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7. Summit House - Fullerton

4.8

Exceptional(7414)

Price: Very Expensive

• Prime Rib • Fullerton

Booked 78 times today

Today high above the hustle and bustle of North Orange County, like a crown on the hilltop, you will find built in the tradition of an English country manor the stately Summit House Restaurant. The Summit House, renowned for its magnificent panoramic views and old-world charm, is famous for the amazing flavors and incredible food presentations created by Executive Chef Timothy Plumb’s culinary team. Highlights include our world-famous Stockyards of Chicago Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, “melt-in-your-mouth” oak wood grilled USDA prime steaks, our thirty-year favorite sautéed John Dory, locally grown vegetables hand-picked from neighboring Back Sheep Farms, and of course our famous creamed corn au gratin.Whether it be an intimate get together for two or two hundred of your closest friends, come to the “Top of the Hill”, the Summit House Restaurant, "Your Special Occasion Place".

8. A PCH

4.6

Exceptional(626)

Price: Expensive

• American • Seal Beach

Booked 50 times today

A PCH is the newest dining concept by River Jetty Restaurant Group led by partners Joseph ‘McG’ Nichol and Jordan Otterbein of A Restaurant, A Market, A Crystal Cove, and CdM Restaurant.With Executive Chef Luis Capiz at the helm, the seasonally focussed modern-American menu showcases River Jetty Restaurant Group’s most iconic dishes of land and sea.Experience genuine hospitality and an elevated, contemporary take on the culinary experience in a lively and welcoming atmosphere with breathtaking views overlooking Alamitos Bay.

9. Heritage

4.6

Exceptional(747)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Long Beach

Booked 16 times today

Heritage is family owned and operated by Chef Philip Pretty and sister Lauren Pretty. Our lively indoor dining room was built in 1922 as a craftsman house. Walk inside to an open kitchen, request bar seating to watch us cook over a live fire Santa Maria grill. Located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach on the corner of 7th & Saint Louis Ave. Heritage Restaurant uses sustainable meat & seafood, and Farmer's Market produce. Growing our own produce at Heritage Farm right up the street. Certified blue, green, and maintain a zero-waste kitchen. One red and green star Michelin awarded. We serve a tasting menu only. We politely decline modifications. Please specify all dietary restrictions/allergies when booking your reservation. Our menu is seasonal, and subject to daily changes. We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

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10. The Cellar - Fullerton CA

4.7

Exceptional(3458)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Fullerton

Booked 29 times today

The Cellar in Fullerton CA is a perfect place for special occasions. It offers an intimate and romantic setting amidst a charming ambiance, with reviews highlighting the restaurant's 'amazing culinary experience', 'outstanding food and service', and 'unique atmosphere'. The reviews suggest it's a great place to celebrate anniversaries, impress clients, and make strong impressions on first dates.

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Holly
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good food- just very busy so service not so great as had to ask for silverware and napkins and one food order that took too long and was not how ordered. But they offered free pie slices to make up for it.
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Mrs. Knott's Chicken DinnerPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Buena Park
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4.2
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Mark
Hawaii •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Searching for beef Wellington and this was the first place listed when google searching. Since the reviews were positive, we checked it out. Definitely worth it. The beef Wellington was amazing; cooked to a perfect medium rare with a nice crust. To wash it down, they have a nice selection of beer and their old fashioned are perfect. Would definitely visit again.
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The EldoPrice: Moderate• American• Long Beach
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4.8
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Jeff
Los Angeles •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was Christmas day so the restaurant was fairly busy and noisy. We came after the 9 am to 2 pm brunch had ended but the wait staff was still very busy. We did not get silverware and napkins until we asked for it when the food was served. Service was just OK since they seemed to be a little understaffed. The food was very good but food was not hot but just warm and the refried beans were very tasty but lukewarm. However, since there are hardly any other restaurants open on Christmas day, this was still a very good experience for the family.
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El Torito - CypressPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Los Alamitos / Cypress
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4.4
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Dawn
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Steaks were over cooked but otherwise good experience
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Black Angus Steakhouse - Buena ParkPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Buena Park
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4.7
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CHARLES
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was great and we found out that on Mondays, kids eat free when the adults buy an entree. It was a great night out for me and my family. One of the better dining options for me and my vacationing family. We will definitely be back!
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Claim Jumper - Buena ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Buena Park
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4.4

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1. Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

2. Claim Jumper - Buena Park

3. Black Angus Steakhouse - Buena Park

4. The Eldo

5. El Torito - Cypress

6. Spaghettini Grill and Jazz Club

7. Summit House - Fullerton

8. A PCH

9. Heritage

10. The Cellar - Fullerton CA

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