Here is the local lowdown on South County hot spots!

Bringing you American cuisine in a relaxed environment, Sundried Tomato simulates the complete gameday experience with prime viewing, tasty food and drinks and fantastic cash prizes. Equipped with four flat-screen TVs and a 46 incher on the patio, Sundried Tomato San Clemente party-goers won’t miss a moment of the action. Feeling lucky? Then rush over for their cash prize raffle of $250 at each quarter and a $500 cash prize at the end of the game.

San Juan’s Sundried Tomato is also getting in on the action, offering $250 at halftime and $250 at the end of the game. Fans will score on fare that ranges from filet of beef tacos to braised beef sliders.

If you’re looking for unique ambiance in which to watch the game, you will find it in the form of a swanky, fully-restored 1927 Pullman Car at The Vintage Steakhouse. Located adjacent to the train station in downtown San Juan Capistrano, the art deco-styled restaurant will be offering their happy hour menu throughout Super Bowl Sunday. Consisting of half-priced Lounge Menu items, $4.95 martinis and well drinks, $2.50 select beers and $5 wines, you can’t afford not to hop aboard!

We’ve got a line on big fun in Laguna Beach. At The House of Big Fish, five large HD flat-screens, sumptuous seafood, more than 40 different beers, a complimentary nacho bar and a new Bloody Mar bar are the name of the game. Raffle prizes will be given away every quarter and a grand prize giveaway for a one night stay at La Casa del Camino in Laguna and Hotel Menage in Anaheim, along with gift certificates to House of Big Fish, The Rooftop Lounge and K’ya Bistro are yours to win.

For serious football fanatics, Renaissance Café is broadcasting the game on a giant 12 foot screen and on four additional LCD TVs. A $15 all-you-can-eat buffet and $5 beers will ensure that your appetite will be satisfied and your thirst will be well-quenched. The festivities will start at 2 p.m. with prizes being awarded at the end of each quarter.

At The Next Door in San Clemente, you’ll be greeted by an upscale, yet casual viewing experience and a unique menu reflecting the regional fare of the competing Super Bowl teams. Don’t miss their 25 cent wings, eight homemade beers and over forty wines from which to choose.

Super Bowl XLV watchers will be cheering Luxe’s happy hour specials, delish tapas-style small plates and generous giveaways. Located in Dana Point on Del Prado Avenue in the former space of the Purple Feet restaurant, this newly-opened spot will not only feature the game, but an appearance by the Bud Girls. Drink specials include: $3 draft beers, $4 cocktails, $6 martinis and $5 wines by the glass.

Sunsets in Capo Beach will offer up a spirited Super Bowl Sunday along with superior scenery. With a hard-to-beat ocean view, this island-style bar offers an interesting approach to catching all the gridiron. The bar will literally be split down the middle into two sections right down to the décor, food and beverages representing each team’s region. Wear your favorite team’s colors and you’ll receive $1 beers each time they score.