The City: Costa Mesa
The Meal: Frenched pork roast with smoked apple butter or roasted 4 Wagyu beef ribeye with creamed peppercorn; sides include a charcuterie platter, Chef’s salad with cranberry vinaigrette, ham, Yukon gold potato gratin, roasted winter veggies, and chocolate Bûche de Noël for dessert.
The Price: $$325 for pork roast, $395 for beef ribeye (serves four)