Ambrosia Honored for Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Wine List in Orange County

The 5-star Ambrosia Restaurant is pleased to announce that GAYOT.com has recognized Ambrosia as the winner for Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Wine List in Orange County in their recent Top 10 lists.

The Ambrosia Restaurant is an Orange County legend that first opened in 1972 and relocated to Santa Ana inside the OC Pavilion performing arts center in 2006. The main dining room is adorned with custom leather booths, dim lighting and décor that invokes a feeling of Parisian romance.

A Yahoo local user said, “My wife and I went to Ambrosia for Valentine's Day dinner. It was one of the most romantic dinners we have ever had in 12 years of marriage. From the Valentine's Day dinner setting, to the amazing choices on the special menu, and a single long stem rose for my wife. It was the extra touches that made the evening unforgettable.”

Guests often request a personal serenade for the table from award winning jazz vocalist Chris Williams to put the finishing touches on a memorable evening. The restaurant has been the location of choice for many romantic moments, including engagements, anniversaries, birthdays and reunions.

A large part of the draw of Ambrosia goes beyond the main dining room. Guests looking for a more intimate setting can reserve one of five themed private dining suites for a true dining experience. The Boardroom: seats parties up to twelve and features a hand-painted ceiling, 1877 Steinway piano and large comfortable seats. The Lodge: seats parties up to fourteen with nine humidors, dark natural wood, and a rumored secret door leading to a Birdseye view of the theatre’s main stage. The Wine Cellar: seats parties up to twenty and offers the experience of elegant European dining with a faux brick ceiling, temperature controlled air, and room to store more than 3,400 bottles of wine. El Presidente: seats parties up to eight and celebrates the world’s finest tequilas with a tribute art piece to Pancho Villa and a dark tequila-hued painted ceiling adorned with a rustic iron chandelier. Dome of the Sea: seats parties up to eight offering the world's finest champagnes highlighted with an imported chandelier with 3,400 Swarovski crystals and soothing art reflecting the beauty of the sea.

The Ambrosia Restaurant is well-known for their award winning, extensive wine list. Hundreds of bottles of the finest international and domestic wines are available by the bottle and the glass including rare vintages. The international wine selection represents different regions of France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and more. Domestic wines are available from Napa, Sonoma, Alexander and Columbia Valleys, Washington, and more.

Executive Chef Michael Rossi leads the kitchen where a contemporary French menu celebrates the Seasonal Marketplace. The freshest fruits, vegetables, and entrees are combined to create a dynamic balance between food and the finest wines that embraces the bounty of each season. Tableside appetizers, salads and desserts are available for the extra touches that make the evening truly extraordinary.

The world class Ambrosia Restaurant is housed in the OC Pavilion performing arts center. The OC Pavilion theatre features varied acts on the main stage including musical concerts, comedy shows, theatre, dance, and more. Downstairs is the Vault VIP Lounge, formerly a bank vault that has been transformed into Orange County’s newest jazz venue. The Vault VIP Lounge currently features a Friday night jazz series along with live jazz before and after the main stage entertainment.

The GAYOT.com website serves as a serious, honest and professional resource on dining and travel for an international readership in search of the best.

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About Ambrosia
The award winning Ambrosia Restaurant provides a celebration of the Seasonal Marketplace. The menu, designed by Executive Chef Michael Rossi, features a pairing of fine wines with the freshest fruits, vegetables and entrees of the season. The restaurant features Chris Williams, award winning jazz vocalist, to serenade diners during dinner. A brick-domed Wine Cellar offers rare vintages of fine wines from around the world in a temperature controlled European-designed private dining room. Ambrosia Restaurant was awarded 2007 Best Restaurant in Orange County by OC Weekly readers and 2007 Best Neighborhood Restaurant/Chef by Orange County Register readers. Ambrosia is open for lunch Tuesday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner Tuesday – Saturday & Every Show Night, 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Reservations can be made online at www.ocpavilion.com or by calling 714-550-0811.