Having grown up in Newport my entire life and now having lived in New York for almost 2 years....it's always nice to come home and see family and friends.....but it is very rare to actually find a spot in OC that has a review worthy nightlife. As most know, not many places compare to what New York has to offer-- restaurants and lounges/clubs.....well, with iLounge, I think OC may have nailed the mark precisely!! In a space aesthetically pleasing as any 5 Star dining venue in NY, iLounge's decor is beautiful. Sleek and sophisticated, while all the while, the entire restaurant and club has this chic feel-- from the Red Room to the outside patio, iLounge exudes a perfect sense of balance. The food is outstanding....celebrating my birthday dinner here, my personal favorite was the sea bass. After finishing a perfect meal accompanied by a very impressive wine list, we took my birthday into the lounge. From the cocktails to the bottle service to the dj spinning....I couldn't really complain about anything. Well, maybe the fact that you can't smoke inside and that the club closed at 2am....but hey, only New York allows you to smoke inside and dance till 4am!!! All in all, as a New Yorker, I definitely definitely would recommend iLounge for THE BEST place in OC!
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