Tis the season for making plans to get together with friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t help with the hardest part \u2013 finding a date and time that will work with everyone\u2019s schedule! But we can give you some ideas on fabulous restaurants to meet up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for dreamy spaces decked to the nines with holiday decor, you\u2019ve found the place! If you\u2019re looking for food and drink recommendations, head to Yelp. But we will say that these restaurants are at the top of the list for more than just their looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These venues can also be a great place to have a holiday lunch or dinner with co-workers. See our blog post on Office Holiday Party Ideas and Trends <\/a>for more tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our list, and let us know if we missed any of your favorites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mission Inn, Riverside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Most people know about the The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa<\/a>\u2018s Festival of Lights<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the nation\u2019s largest holiday light collections, voted \u201cBest Public Lights Display\u201d by USA Today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their actual restaurant is quite Christmasy as well. They have a Sunday Christmas brunch, so this is a great option if you can only meet during the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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