12 Romantic Restaurant Wedding Venues in Southern California

For the couple looking for a memorable location for their big day that comes complete with inspired menus and delish details, one of these standout SoCal restaurants could be the perfect place. These lovely locations offer all the ambiance you'll need and come with ample benefits like built-in guest seating, a seamless catering experience, and, of course, absolutely delectable dishes. Take your pick from some of our favorites below and start planning your sweet soirée at one of Southern California's most romantic restaurants.


The Raymond 1886

Pasadena, CA

Venue Superpowers:

"Old Town" Location

Creative Cuisine

Woodsy Patio

Fab Features: historic restaurant in Pasadena’s lively “Old Town” • intimate celebrations surrounded by lush greenery and trickling fountain; or opt for a cozy gathering next to a romantic stone hearth • indulge your guests with innovative New American cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and signature handcrafted cocktails

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Inn of the Seventh Ray

Topanga, California

Venue Superpowers:

Year-Round Tented Patio

Lovely Landscaping

Seasonal Food & Wine

Fab Features: creekside venue and fountain courtyard surrounded by greenery • tented and heated patio allows for outdoor celebrations year-round • menus feature fresh, seasonal organic foods and wines

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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The Hacienda

Santa Ana, California

Venue Superpowers:

Charming Historic Details

All-Inclusive

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: flagstone courtyard with ivy-covered balconies • 200-year-old carved wooden doors provide a stunning backdrop for photos • stained-glass windows, oversized fireplace, and candelabras add romantic charm

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Redbird LA

Los Angeles, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Details

Unique Balcony

Refined Menus

Fab Features: iconic, versatile venue boasting multiple unique indoor & outdoor settings • the Garden, tucked between two historic properties, is lush with olive trees, greenery-covered walls, and growing beds of herbs and vegetables • refined but approachable Modern American menus from Chef Neal Fraser, along with a well-rounded wine list and inventive cocktail menu

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove

Newport Beach, California

Venue Superpowers:

Picturesque Setting

Elopements

Cozy Cottages

Fab Features: relaxed coastal venue nestled in the celebrated Crystal Cove • picturesque and secluded ceremony sites on the beach, adjacent to cute surfside event areas • plentiful on-site accommodations in cozy beach cottages

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Convivo Restaurant

Santa Barbara, CA

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Elopements

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: exchange vows on the manicured lawn beneath towering palms • stroll to the beach for glorious sunset photo ops • intimate celebrations on the fireplace patio with ocean views

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Summit House

Fullerton, California

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Panoramic Views

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: romantic English Manor-style restaurant perched on one of the highest points in North Orange County • the spacious ballroom boasts enormous bay windows and oversized French doors • panoramic views of the surrounding 12-acre Vista Park, the Santa Anas, San Gabriel & San Bernadino mountains, and the sparkling Pacific

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Yamashiro Hollywood

Hollywood, CA

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Panoramic Views

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: dramatic hideaway with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles • lovely & lush gardens outfitted with decorative Japanese architecture, ponds, and pagodas • delectable menus served in elegant, contemporary indoor spaces and garden courtyards

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Altisima Winery

Temecula, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

All-Inclusive Packages

Romantic Vibes

Fab Features: Spanish-style winery with a modern touch of contemporary architecture • enjoy picturesque views in every direction from the spacious decks and lounges • delight in full catering options from the world-class restaurant and tasting room

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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The Lark Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Intimate Elopements

Handcrafted Cocktails

Fab Features: polished restaurant in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone • host guests on the intimate patio or in the private wood-and- brick-walled dining room—or take over the entire place for your own unique celebration • delectable menus feature tasty New American fare with handcrafted cocktails, local brews, and an outstanding wine list

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Five Crowns Restaurant

Corona del Mar, California

Venue Superpowers:

Gorgeous Greenhouse

Contemporary Menus

Culinary Landmark

Fab Features: a Tudor-style culinary landmark • pre- and post-ceremony celebrations in the sunlit greenhouse and brick-lined patio • menus with contemporary renditions of fresh seafood, roasted fowl, and succulent lamb

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge

Palm Springs, CA

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Eclectic-Glam Details

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: 3 private dining rooms each offer their own unique art and ambiance plus chef-driven culinary excellence • the garden patio hosts outdoor events beneath strings of market lights • a buyout is available for indoor/outdoor progressive parties of 300 or more people

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Ca' Del Sole Ristorante

Toluca Lake, California

Venue Superpowers: 

All-Inclusive 

Picturesque Setting

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: a unique restaurant venue fashioned after a Venetian country inn • exchange vows on the charming terrace surrounded by tiered stone fountains and lush Mediterranean blooms • celebrate and treat your guests to the tantalizing Italian cuisine

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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