“Top Chef” contestant & James Beard-nominated Chef John Tesar opens new seafood focused restaurant with artful dishes at Outer Reef in Laguna Cliff Marriott Resort.

Tesar’s newest venture, Outer Reef, will offer dinner to start, with breakfast and lunch coming later, and a separate menu available in the bar and lounge. With an “elegant but casual” dress code, the restaurant will be open Thursdays through Sundays 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. with reservations via OpenTable.

Outer Reef is located at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point.