Its been way to long since the hubby and I have been on a date night. I will admit its really tough sometimes not living close to family. We don’t have a nanny and I have yet to leave Ava with anyone. I was hoping by now I would be a little more relaxed about getting a babysitter but I’m just still not there yet. So needless to say we count down the days till grandma comes to town! I’m totally content with our mellow Friday and Saturday nights in with the baby but I forgot just how fun it was to go out and “date” my husband. We’ve been so busy and focused on the babe that I forgot how much I missed that!
Last weekend we went to one of my favorite OC date night spots Side Door in Corona Del Mar. We used to go there all the time pre baby but its one of those spots that doesn’t take reservations and usually has a little wait. If you’re a parent with younger kids you know if theres a “wait” you’ll be heading to the next restaurant that has immediate seating. Anyhow I really missed this spot and thought I would share it with you ladies who are in OC…I highly recommend checking it out!
I absolutely adore the vibe, its low key and the decor is so charming!
Not to mention they have great hand crafted cocktails (something OC kind of lacks in).
They also have amazing cheese plates and my favorite…wine and beer flights!!!
This is definitely a cheat night kind of place but leave it to me try to still order something healthy! (I can’t help myself lol) The Salmon and Ahi tartare were fabulous! (I also had a beet salad but inhaled it before I remember to take a pic)
The hubby on the other hand never leaves here without having his favorite prime rib chili cheese fries!
I balanced out my healthiness with a few warm doughnuts in a yummy dipping sauce.
And of course a little duck face action after our cocktails ;)))
You two are adorable! We also have yet to leave with B with anyone other than our families. It's way too overwhelming to find someone else we trust to watch him!
thanks hun…and glad I'm not alone on being over protective with leaving the babe! 😉
We absolutely love the Side Door! One of our favorites in OC!
😉 yeah! Glad you share our love for that spot! OC needs more places like that!
We will definitely have to check this out – looks so great! Chicago had so many amazing places with great cocktails and we really miss that living here. Hallelujah for date nights 😉
xo
ugh i bet it must be tough for you guys esp coming from Chicago with all those ammmmazing restaurants!
Oh my gosh you guys are so cute!! 🙂 That place sounds amazing!
🙂 thanks girl!
Date nights are bomb! You two deserve it! Most of our date nights lately have consisted of going to Target at night until closing time, haha … no complaints though – love Target 🙂 Gotta check out Side Door the next time we're in OC!
lol girl if i could get my hubby to go to target even for 15 mins that would be the best! 😉
Date night…what's that? Haha…with 2 little boys, we hardly have date nights either. I used to live in Huntington Beach and I do miss the OC! So many great places to go and see. Glad you had a great night out, looks like a great place! xoxo http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com
ha right?! Im like a kid in a candy shop when we get a night out with just us!
Ugh, you guys are ridiculously beautiful together:) I'm counting down the months for a date nite with my boo…he's on a deployment at the moment:( No date nights till the end of the year but I have been keeping myself busy with trying some of your blog recipes with the kiddos here at home:) Love your blog girl!
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xoxox
awww thanks so much hun! Ugh sorry about your babes deployment ;( Which branch of service is he in?! My hat is off to military wives!
I'm with you! My son has never been with anyone but family so date nights have been so sparse since his arrival 5 months ago. We've been on two, barely. Both time we have been home by 9pm. Glad you guys got out! You guys are an attractive couple!
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He was army for almost ten years & switched to navy reserves when he moved here to TN with me. He's off to Kuwait until late Oct >_< Thanks a bunch girl! Take care:)
ugh well lots of love to you and your fam! I'm a military brat myself so i know how hard it is on the family and spouses xo
Gahhh…You make eating healthy seem so easy!! Lol it's no wonder your such a babe!! If I am ever in the OC area I will be sure to make a date night out of this spot! Xox
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thanks Catherine! and yes definitely recommend this spot!
I'm in the same boat, we live around NO family and that is all I trust to watch my son and he is 5 lol!! You can never be too careful 🙂 This place looks yummy, I'll have to check this out next time I'm in Cali 🙂
Ooh- Will have to try that before I give birth in next few weeks and squeeze in a date night there! Have you guys been to Las Brisas in Laguna Beach? Love that place for brunch! You can catch all you can eat breakfast with incredible view there if you havent tried it, I'd highly recommend it!