When Orange County’s mid-winter temperatures plunge to glacial 50 degrees come nightfall, al fresco dining may seem like a polar prospect.
Think again: While most restaurants with outdoor dining offer heat lamps or other fire elements to stave off the chill, a handful of spots offer blanket service, which not only provides a literal layer of added comfort, but also gives you the feeling of home.
The majority of the selected spots are near the coast, ideal for hitting our seaside regions for a night on the town minus the deluge of summertime tourists.
Keep in mind that these are merely a handful of places out of many that offer blankets. Here are 10 restaurants that offer blanket service for keeping warm while dining outside.
Beachcomber at Crystal Cove: 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach
Blossoms & Brass: 3333 Bristol Street, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
Chapter 4 Whiskey Lounge at Les Amis: 128 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton
The Deck: 627 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach
The Fifth Rooftop Restaurant and Bar: 1650 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
Farmhouse: 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, at Roger’s Garden, Corona Del Mar
Mayfield: 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Pacific Hideaway: 500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
Tavern at the Mission: 26860 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano
Truly Pizza: 24402 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point
