Gather the guys for a night out at one of these O.C. hot spots.
1.Cubano Room
The entrance to Cubano Room. COURTESY OF BRANDS
As Newport Beach’s only private cigar lounge, Cubano Room off ers afi cionados an exclusive reprieve in which to indulge the senses. Tucked above Louie’s by the Bay with waterfront views of the Newport Harbor, this exclusive invitation-and members-only lounge is operated by real estate mogul Manny Khoshbin, who is oft en spotted puffing right along with his elite clientele. Humidifi ed cigar lockers, complete with the owner’s name engraved on the door, and Louis XIII cognac lockers line the walls of the uberchic space, where private cigar and spirits events take place quarterly. Th e ideal member, says Khoshbin, is an “entrepreneur who likes to work out of his office for the first half of the day, then unwind with a fine cigar while closing last-minute business.” Smokin’ hot, indeed. Newport Beach, 949.610.7232, cubanoroom.com
2.Gulfstream
Gulfstream’s buzzing patio. GULFSTREAM PHOTOS COURTESY OF HILLSTONE RESTAURANT GROUP
While O.C. dwellers flock to Gulfstream for its elevated seafood and those pillowy biscuits that the menu accurately describes as “worth the wait,” gents head here to close deals over its popular lunch hour or to sip cocktails and puff cigars on the sprawling outdoor patio. By night, light one up near the warmth of a fire pit and dive into favorites like true Dover sole (available Thursday through Saturday only) or North Pacifi c oysters that are shucked to order. Newport Beach, 949.718.0188, gulfstreamrestaurant.com
Sip an Old-Fashioned. GULFSTREAM PHOTO COURTESY OF HILLSTONE RESTAURANT GROUP
3.Mastro’s Ocean Club
The seafood tower at Mastro’s Ocean Club. COURTESY OF BRANDS
Situated in the oceanfront Crystal Cove Shopping Center, Mastro’s Ocean Club attracts men with a true affinity for high-quality steaks, craft cocktails and beautiful people. Nightly live entertainment takes place in its energetic bar while gourmands settle in at white-clothed tables to splurge on the Chef’s Cut 33-ounce ribeye, premium wagyu beef or stacked seafood tower. Newport Beach, 949.376.6990, mastrosrestaurants.com
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