14 Sep Ambrosia: an icon Reborn
The re-creation of an Orange County classic in downtown Santa Ana
OC Metro dining critic, Patrick Mott, calls Ambrosia “unapologetically sumptuous.” Mike Harrah has reopened Ambrosia, the fine dining restaurant which locals remember from its heyday on the Balboa Peninsula, and spared no expense. Located above Harrah’s $21-million OC Pavilion, Ambrosia is upscale, old school fine dining. This article details just a few of the menu’s offerings and raves about the perfectly balanced Bibb lettuce salad, succulent filet mignon and French vanilla bean ice cream topped with strawberry slices, caramelized pear and a red wine and prune reduction sauce. Ambrosia is located at 801 N. Main St. in downtown Santa Ana and is led by Chef Jean Marie Josselin, owner of 808 restaurant at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
Read More in the September 14, 2006 issue of OC Metro