The salt spray kissed my face as I stepped onto the sun-drenched patio, and my jaw immediately dropped. Below me, the Pacific Ocean unfurled in an endless, shimmering expanse.
Perched precariously yet elegantly on this California cliff, the restaurant promised views that were as dramatic as they were stunning. And then, the main event arrived: a towering pyramid of chilled seafood, glistening and artfully arranged.
It was a feast for the eyes before it even touched my lips, a perfect prelude to the flavors I knew were coming.
How I Almost Missed The Sign
Driving along South Coast Highway, I nearly kept going because the entrance looked modest, almost hidden among neighboring storefronts. Then the road opened up, and the ocean hit me like someone turning up the color on a television set…