Fable & EspritFable & Esprit

With its elegant design and backdrop of the sparkling sea, this "fabled" spot doesn't have to try very hard to win fans. And yet, it never rests solely on its good looks. The room is packed with an unmistakable hum of happy diners diving into delicious pub grub. The comprehensive menu offers up a handful of delicious, inventive vegetable items such as the roasted cauliflower with green harissa, curry caramelized onions and almonds. You'll want to order everything, but don't skip the ambitious but well-executed 12-hour Kurobuta porchetta with polenta, romanesco, Calabrian chili, chimichurri, and textbook-perfect smoked braising jus. Dessert is worth a look, especially when brioche bread pudding with blueberry compote and crème anglaise is on offer. Image Credit: Michelin Restaurants Source: https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/newport-beach/restaurant/fable-spirit Michelin Distinction: Bib Gourmand Price: $$