• Luxury Now
  • People
  • Design
  • Films
  • Travel
  • Eat + Drink
  • VIP Events
  • Real Estate
  • About Nobleman
    • Subscribe / Shop
    • Advertise
    • Media Kit
    • Contact
  • SHOP
  • Luxury Now
  • People
  • Design
  • Films
  • Travel
  • Eat + Drink
  • VIP Events
  • Real Estate
  • About Nobleman
    • Subscribe / Shop
    • Advertise
    • Media Kit
    • Contact
  • SHOP
A Steakhouse Re-Imagined

BOURBON STEAK ORANGE COUNTY AT MONARCH BEACH RESORT

A NOBLEMAN can be defined as a gentleman of exceptional status and taste. A restaurant is no different. It is not enough to be the status quo; the visit should leave you wanting to experience more and, what’s more, return with others who demand the same excellence when dining. Michael Mina’s newest restaurant to open in Orange County does just that. Bourbon Steak greets all of your senses the moment you walk through its doors. The soft light of the impending sunset streaming through the large windows, high-back masculine leather booths lining the edges, the staff’s attention to detail and the aroma that fills the air let you know you’ve made the right choice for dinner. The noble choice.
There is no doubt that Michael Mina has once again exceeded all our expectations with the transformation of Stonehill Tavern into a Bourbon Steak restaurant at the Monarch Beach Resort. The intimate dining area that seats less than his other Bourbon Steak concepts allows you to feel as though you can enjoy a private conversation in a romantic atmosphere. It’s the perfect space to bring that special someone in your life you want to impress. With an attentive staff that caters to your every need, yet gives you time and space to enjoy your meal with little interruption, may we suggest this as the perfect spot for a proposal or a celebration of the landing of the big account you’ve been working on?

If there’s ever a culinary experience that will leave you wanting for nothing, this is definitely at the top of my list. We enjoyed a six-course, wine-paired meal, allowing us to taste our way through Mina’s award-winning menu. Starting with the beverage menu that pays tribute to classic cocktails we all know and love, we had the option to enjoy the “old school” way or mix it up with their “new school” twist. If you are feeling a little daring, we recommend the New School Mai Tai and Paloma cocktails.

Our meal began with a trio of seasoned french fries with complementing dipping sauces paired with Chartogne-Taillet Champagne. It was the perfect way to begin. It was followed by one of Michael Mina’s signature dishes, the Signature Parfait topped with caviar. Our tasting continued with another signature dish, the cast iron shellfish platter. The shellfish is broiled and sits atop a bed of rock sea salt, and, upon delivery, a lemongrass tea is poured over the top. Paired with a glass of Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, it was, in my opinion, the perfect combination, and each bite was more delicious than the last. If I’m being completely honest, at this point in our meal I had fallen in love with everything we had tasted and could only sit back and wonder how the chef was going to top it with the next course.

The piece de resistance really is Michael Mina’s signature butter-poached and dry-aged prime steak. Brought out on a wood carving cart, it was sliced and served alongside the truffle mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts to compliment our meal. If you’re a steak connoisseur, this dry-aged meat will surpass your expectations. With steak cooked to perfection, your palate might never wander into another steak house again. While I love to be spoiled through a good meal, I’m not one to forget dessert, because, in truth, I am a dessert lover by nature. We enjoyed the banana tarte tatin, but you can’t go wrong with any of the options on the menu. Dare I suggest you enjoy one during your meal and take one to go?Michael Mina has once again wowed us with his tantalizing tastes and exquise dishes. He has created a special gem nestled against the Pacific Ocean in Orange County for both locals and those traveling to the area to enjoy. The panoramic ocean views combined with friendly staff and the meal we enjoyed made this experience unforgettable. We look forward to seeing more of what this new restaurant has to offer.

Words by Alissa Circle
Photography by Rod Foster

Share

Food

  • ISSUE NO. 23 ON SALE NOW

    BUY NOW
  • JOIN OUR VIP MAILING LIST

  • nobleman

    Luxury & Style for Gents
    @samheughan exclusive for NOBLEMAN Issue No. 18 C @samheughan exclusive for NOBLEMAN Issue No. 18

Copies still available at noblemanmagazine.com #nobleman #noblemanmagazine #samheughan
    Awarded Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Super Awarded Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards, the revolutionary superyacht Kenshō is 75m of pure luxury.

Where would you take this superyacht?

📸 @yachts.mp4
    Which car are you taking for a drive? #nobleman # Which car are you taking for a drive?

#nobleman #noblemanmagazine
    Rate this home 1-10👇🏼 #nobleman #noblemanma Rate this home 1-10👇🏼

#nobleman #noblemanmagazine
    Our exclusive cover shoot with @ijessewilliams for Our exclusive cover shoot with @ijessewilliams for @NOBLEMAN Issue No. 23 

Get your copy at NoblemanMagazine.com

Photography: @ericmichaelroy 
Interview: @ocdoug 
Styling: @le_laboy 
Executive Editor: @oclydia 
Grooming: @cocoullrich 
Featuring watches by @omega @hydepark_jewelers 
Shot on location at 116036 Woodvale Rd. Encino, CA @sally.forster.jones 

#noblemanmagazine #nobleman #jessewilliams #style #magazinecover #menstyle #mensfashion
    NOBLEMAN Magazine Subscription… the perfect gift NOBLEMAN Magazine Subscription… the perfect gift for the man that has everything. Subscribe and get four issues per year, delivered to your door with free shipping. 

Get your subscription today at noblemanmagazine.com #nobleman #noblemanmagazine
    Too much or just right?👌 📷 @blussand_tosco_ Too much or just right?👌

📷 @blussand_tosco_arquitectos #nobleman #noblemanmagazine
    Where’s your next road trip taking you? 📷 @l Where’s your next road trip taking you?

📷 @louisnicolasdarbon #nobleman #noblemanmagazine
    Can you name this iconic hotel on Lake Como? 🎥 Can you name this iconic hotel on Lake Como?

🎥 @jeremyaustiin #nobleman #noblemanmagazine #lakecomo #lakecomoitaly
    Congratulations to our amazing Issue No. 19 Cover Congratulations to our amazing Issue No. 19 Cover Star @patrickdempsey on being named People’s #SexiestManAlive

From an iconic acting career to an accomplished racecar driver, Dempsey was everything we imaged and more. Read our exclusive interview & order your copy at NoblemanMagazine.com #nobleman #noblemanmagazine #patrickdempsey
    Would you live on the edge? 🎥 @marcoalfr #nobl Would you live on the edge?

🎥 @marcoalfr #nobleman #noblemanmagazine
    “That’s where real confidence comes from not o “That’s where real confidence comes from not overcompensating and not trying to puff your chest out at all times.”

@ijessewilliams for our NOBLEMAN exclusive in Issue 23. Order your copy now at NoblemanMagazine.com

Photography: @ericmichaelroy 
Interview: @ocdoug 
Styling: @le_laboy 
Executive Editor: @oclydia 
Grooming: @cocoullrich 
Featured watches by @omega 
Shot on location at 16036 Woodvale Rd. Encino, CA @sally.forster.jones 

#nobleman #noblemanmagazine #jessewilliams #style #magazinecover #menstyle #mensfashion
    Follow on Instagram
  • Follow Nobleman On



  • 28241 Crown Valley Pkwy F, #444
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • Style & Substance

    NOBLEMAN celebrates the modern man. We inspire men to live life to the fullest and with purpose. It is the premier luxury lifestyle magazine specifically dedicated to the discerning man of today.

  • JOIN OUR VIP MAILING LIST

  • Nobleman Magazine

    About
    Advertise
    Media Kit
    Jobs
    Contact
    Shop
    Privacy Policy


© 2022 Nobleman Magazine. All rights reserved.