Restaurants in Newport Beach
Best Restaurants
French • $$$$
Italian • $$
“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa”
Seafood • $$$
“This is our favorite place for dinner, cocktails and brunch! We love a date night there but it’s also great for kids too. The food, the cocktails, the atmosphere, the service, etc… I can’t say enough about how wonderful it is!”
American • $$$
“We had high hopes coming to Olea, but alas we were disappointed. Location/Ambiance: Westcliff Plaza and small with a large bar at the front, the layout leaves little space for tables. We sat in a snug booth alongside the windows with a view of Susie Cakes next door. The decor is warm and modern. Food: Subpar! Burnt bread but delicious whipped butter. Butter lettuce and Goat cheese salad was bland with a basic dressing. Mac and cheese skillet was good but nothing amazing. Filet was dry with overdone gluey mashed potatoes, and underdone broccolini. Halibut was pan seared to a dry mess with an inedible coating, bland steamed seasonal vegetables of cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli as a side. Service: Friendly and Fake, if you enjoy watching servers walk away from your table talking about how "picky and difficult you are" this is a perfect spot. My Mother has dietary restrictions and we are specific to ensure a safe dining experience, it's sad when that's met with disdain. Overall: We won't be back!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
French • $$
“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!”
Recommended Restaurants
Recommended
“Food Courts restaurants are NOT my favorite places to order food. I just didn’t know ad I was visiting the area where I found ZOOD online search.
At any rate, my order was
Falafel Rice Plate $15.00
Hummus $0.00
All Salad/No Rice $0.00
Cucumber Yoghurt $0.00
Tahini $0.00
Subtotal $15.00
Sales tax 7.75% $1.16
Total $ 16.16
To my pleasant surprise, BOTH the Cucumber Yogurt along with the Tahini sauces were tick in consistency as they’re supposed to be. They were NOT watered down like most other Mediterranean restaurants.
Their online order system was easy to place your order. In my case, I used “Clover” application as my favorite whenever the restaurant gives this option.
See attached photos and one video for the restaurant and its location within the food court.
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New American • $$
“Peter is amazing! He is such an attentive waiter and made sure we had an excellent dinner. Highlight of our trip! ☀️”
Italian • $$
“Wonderful family owned place! The most authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy. At Il Farro food is prepared with attention and real LOVE. Everything from the appetizers to dessert were perfect. Every dish is made with true italian fresh and natural ingredients and is made by traditional recipes. The talented chef M. makes pastas and pizzas daily and they taste amazing. Also the house wine is a good selection. I suggest you to have their own valuable wine. Il Farro has a great management and staff too. We loved interacting with customers and guys who work in, they became like family for us. The qualified employees are friendly helpful and the restaurant is always clean. They do have enough seats and limited outdoor seating, but get a reservation in advance to make sure you have a place.Hands off, this is the best place to gather with friends or family! It has our ❤️s. We loved it.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Seafood • $$$
“This is our favorite place for dinner, cocktails and brunch! We love a date night there but it’s also great for kids too. The food, the cocktails, the atmosphere, the service, etc… I can’t say enough about how wonderful it is!”
Ramen • $
“Fire chicken avacado sandwich (and ramen). Workers are very nice and double checked cashews were fine with my peanut allergy which was out of the way intentional”
Italian • $$
“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa”
French • $$
“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!”
Coffee Shops • $
“A community gem filled with joy and energy, bringing together a multitude of happy people to share weekly anecdotes and laughter.Along the way, you'll feel the rich warmth and aroma of coffee and warm greetings from our expertly skilled staff.Order a cup of Neapolitan coffee and make new friends, even if it's just for casual conversation.That's the beauty of small-town American communities.”
New American • $$
“Peter is amazing! He is such an attentive waiter and made sure we had an excellent dinner. Highlight of our trip! ☀️”
Health Food • $
“Their ultimate burrito is hands down the best breakfast burrito I’ve had in OC! Has avocado, venison meat, pasture raised eggs, raw cheddar, black beans, and crispy potatoes. The perfect burrito!”
Chicken Shop • $
“Best Tacos in Town! Love this place for tacos and burritos!”
Chinese • $$
“We came for Sunday dinner with our 2.5yo toddler (part of the Irvine Company kids eat free special). Our server Yazzie was very accommodating and patient with all of our spills and messes. We were seated within 5-10 minutes. Everyone at this location was very friendly and in good moods. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and would come back in a heartbeat during the kids eat free season (other times during the year it’s just much easier to eat at home with a toddler haha).”
Sandwich Shop • $$
“Absolutely incredible. My new favorite place. You never taste a smash burger like this. Real Grilled Mexican Jalapeños. I still have my lips sleeped :) next Pastrami sandwich. Congrats to the team. The kitchen is still fast with many customers orders! 👊”
Outdoor Dining
American • $$$
“We had high hopes coming to Olea, but alas we were disappointed. Location/Ambiance: Westcliff Plaza and small with a large bar at the front, the layout leaves little space for tables. We sat in a snug booth alongside the windows with a view of Susie Cakes next door. The decor is warm and modern. Food: Subpar! Burnt bread but delicious whipped butter. Butter lettuce and Goat cheese salad was bland with a basic dressing. Mac and cheese skillet was good but nothing amazing. Filet was dry with overdone gluey mashed potatoes, and underdone broccolini. Halibut was pan seared to a dry mess with an inedible coating, bland steamed seasonal vegetables of cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli as a side. Service: Friendly and Fake, if you enjoy watching servers walk away from your table talking about how "picky and difficult you are" this is a perfect spot. My Mother has dietary restrictions and we are specific to ensure a safe dining experience, it's sad when that's met with disdain. Overall: We won't be back!”
Sandwich Shop • $$
“Absolutely incredible. My new favorite place. You never taste a smash burger like this. Real Grilled Mexican Jalapeños. I still have my lips sleeped :) next Pastrami sandwich. Congrats to the team. The kitchen is still fast with many customers orders! 👊”
American • $
“This place is quite nice. It can accommodate more diners than one might initially think. In addition, they have outdoor heaters for those who like to dine outdoors. The food here is very tasty, the portions are ample, and it's not too expensive.”
Coffee Shops • $
“This place is so cute! 🌿 I came by after yoga and loved that they don’t waste plastic — if you’re staying, they serve your drink in a nice glass. I didn’t try the food this time, but next visit I’m definitely getting the avocado garden toast. 🥑 The Passion Jasmine Iced Tea was refreshing! . ✨”
Indian • $
“What a lovely surprise! We had been eyeing Himalayan Delights since it opened and finally ordered take out a few months ago. It’s been on repeat ever since! We have tried the butter chicken, chicken korma, chicken tikka masala, tandoori, naan, and our absolute favorite is the chicken momo!! Omg it’s amazing. Wonderful service, delicious and authentic food….it’s our go-to for Indian/Nepalese. Must try!”
Italian • $$
“Wonderful family owned place! The most authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy. At Il Farro food is prepared with attention and real LOVE. Everything from the appetizers to dessert were perfect. Every dish is made with true italian fresh and natural ingredients and is made by traditional recipes. The talented chef M. makes pastas and pizzas daily and they taste amazing. Also the house wine is a good selection. I suggest you to have their own valuable wine. Il Farro has a great management and staff too. We loved interacting with customers and guys who work in, they became like family for us. The qualified employees are friendly helpful and the restaurant is always clean. They do have enough seats and limited outdoor seating, but get a reservation in advance to make sure you have a place.Hands off, this is the best place to gather with friends or family! It has our ❤️s. We loved it.”
Chinese • $$
“We came for Sunday dinner with our 2.5yo toddler (part of the Irvine Company kids eat free special). Our server Yazzie was very accommodating and patient with all of our spills and messes. We were seated within 5-10 minutes. Everyone at this location was very friendly and in good moods. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and would come back in a heartbeat during the kids eat free season (other times during the year it’s just much easier to eat at home with a toddler haha).”
American • $
“Omg the food. 1st time in and I’ll definitely be back. Loved the outdoor seating option.”
American • $$$
“Great restaurant, A1 service, friendly staff, great ambiance, food and drinks”
Online Reservation Available
Seafood • $$
“I’m not sure why this place has 4.2 stars! Everything from the ambiance to the food and service was amazing. Jordan and the staff were outstanding, providing excellent recommendations. We loved every aspect of our experience!”
American • $$$
“Great restaurant, A1 service, friendly staff, great ambiance, food and drinks”
Seafood • $$$
“Comfortable temperature and beautiful environment, I like it very much.”
American • $$
“This was my first time at Mariposa. I met a group of friends for lunch and we all loved it. From the start, we were pleasantly surprised with an excellent fresh popover with strawberry butter on the side and a small but delicious serving of warm chicken broth. The lunch menu was varied and reasonably priced. I had the chicken parmigiana with cucumber salad which was delicious. Others tried the cheese burger, fish tacos, chicken chili, etc. All raved about the food. The service was impeccable and we left with great memories.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Hosted an event here for ~150 attendees on a Monday night (11/3).
Planning and communication was excellent with Rina Mitchell and they were generous and accommodating to our requests.
We requested the venue stay decorated for Halloween, which they were able to do, and there was plenty of seating and space both indoors and outdoors for our guests. The heat lamps were also great on the patio!
We ordered food through their restaurant service and everything was delicious. Pizza, fries, sliders, skewers, and vegan egg rolls were great.
Service by the staff on the night of the event was excellent thanks to the bartenders, Kyle and Evan, and our servers, Rina and Danielle.”
Barbecue • $
“Amazing BBQ in Orange County. Fall off the bone ribs, tender brisket, moist BBQ chicken, pulled pork, juicy sausages. A real hidden gem. Highly recommended!”
Bar • $$
“They have great food and a fantastic venue to listen to quality musicians! I was there last night with my husband. We got to hear Kenny Metcalf perform Elton John’s Deep Cuts. It was SO good! Kenny Metcalf performed songs I have only heard on Elton John’s albums. I’m so delighted I got to see this particular show!! WOW! It was off the charts musically and Kenny is such a talented singer and musician. When I closed my eyes I thought Elton was singing. The band was amazing too. That guitar player that I don’t remember his name, played a few solo guitar riffs that had everyone in the room clapping. The sold out venue was electric with the sound of Elton John’s deep cuts that I would never have heard live. So amazingly well done!!!! I left with a big smile on my face. I’m going to tell all my friends about Campus Jax….”
Seafood • $$
“On the water in Newport Bay. Big windows with great view. Fun bar atmosphere. Has boat slips for water arrivals. Server will come down to boat with food and drinks. Newport pier is a 10 minute walk away. This was a Thursday lunch at Woodys and a few hours kicking back on the sand. Good times great vibe down here.”
Seafood • $$$
“Comfortable temperature and beautiful environment, I like it very much.”
American • $$
“This was my first time at Mariposa. I met a group of friends for lunch and we all loved it. From the start, we were pleasantly surprised with an excellent fresh popover with strawberry butter on the side and a small but delicious serving of warm chicken broth. The lunch menu was varied and reasonably priced. I had the chicken parmigiana with cucumber salad which was delicious. Others tried the cheese burger, fish tacos, chicken chili, etc. All raved about the food. The service was impeccable and we left with great memories.”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $
“Love our first time here this morning. Better croissants than we had in France and we thought they were good! Outstanding quality and you can tell everything is made with 100% pride, care, compassion and love. Will definitely go back more than once! Goodbye diet!😆❤️❤️👌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“Dining at Kulfime was more than a meal, it felt like a warm hug. The cozy atmosphere and kind, welcoming made me feel right at home. Every dish was crafted with care, bursting with authentic flavors that instantly comforted my soul. The portions were generous, the prices fair, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you're a longtime fan of Indian food or new to it, this is the kind of place that leaves you smiling long after you’ve left. I can’t wait to return and relive the magic!!”
Seafood • $
“Really good and fresh poke. The chips are very necessary. A lot of hype around this place, and it’s good! Probably stay with the fresh stuff. I got their cioppino too which was not good at all - watery and bland.”
Breakfast • $
“Been a while but drove 20 miles up PCH to have a meal here after 7 years.”
Mexican • $
“There is a God!! I have been away for years working in North Dakota praying for a shrimp burrito. I was in Balboa over weekend and got my Shrimp fix. So darn good! The best shrimp soze and taste anywhere. They have not changed anything during this bad inflation. Miss the salsa bar but they gave us plenty. Most great places come and eventually go but GM is still.#1. Thank you Peter and staff!!.”
New American • $
“So yum. They had classic Persian dishes which were so delicious. Lovely family run restaurant and excellent service in a cute little village street. The place was set up really nice.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I work across the street at the airport. Everything in the area is sterile but Jerry makes me feel like I’m at home. We need to protect this place at all costs. Great sandwich!”
Mexican • $
“Visited Friday lunch time
Great food salads are bomb
Very delicious and full
Nice service I did not get his name in the cashier
Good kid”
Pizza • $
“Wow wow and wow !! If u want to feel loved all you have to do is order a pizza from here !! I have never been so impressed by a pizza place ! It’s not just pizza their menu is out of control amazing !! The owners did a great job with the staff and kept true to their beliefs .. LOVE!! We all share one thing in common we just want to be loved .. I give so many kudos to this place and I really hope during this really bad time that we share love and pizza .. I had a friend send me a pizza gram and I can’t express how it made me feel Thanks SGT for thinking of such a creative way to make us all feel great ! I challenge u all to send a pizza to someone who is hurting ..someone you love .... someone you miss ... someone’s who is hungry .. or just to your own neighbor .. this made my day ! Can’t wait to send someone a love pizza tomorrow”
Hamburger • $
“I love a lot of burger places, but TK burger is by far my favorite. I LOVE IT and the vibe inside SOOO MUCH!! When I was in town for a week, I literally got it everyday. It is just a perfect cheeseburgers burger, love the fries and onion rings as well. I'm sad I do not have one by me. The price is right as well, good deal for a combo meal!! If you do not go to TK burger while in the beach towns, you've missed out!! Service is fast and friendly, chill interior and THE BEST BURGER !!!!”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Love this iconic spot! A must when visiting Balboa Island!”
New American • $$
“What a wonderful little place! There are plenty of items on the menu to choose from, as well as gluten-free alternatives. We had shrimp and mashed potatoes; both were excellent! Service was very good while dining al fresco.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Tiny burrito joint with taco in the name, lol. Literally one of my top two burrito joints in the universe. If you are nearby, you are foolish if you don’t stop by and get a tasty meal.”
Pizza • $
“We always cruise by this place but never tried it cuz of the parking. So last night around 10pm we gave it a whirl as parking wasn’t bad on the street. We are so glad that we tried it cuz this is probably the best pizza we’ve laid our taste buds on out here in the states. We got a large pepperoni pizza that was $26. The two guys at the window that helped us provided great customer service. Just a heads up that there is no tables to chill and grub down at. If you are in the area and are craving pizza, this place won’t disappoint. Cheers”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Delicious variety of cookies and so many milks to choose from. pure heaven”
Pubs • $
“I haven’t visited Mutt Lynch’s since the mid 90’s. I spent many days / nights shooting pool , listening to the Jukebox and drinking cold beers. It was so great to visit this month and meet great people and relive great memories. Thanks to Ross & Sara (h)and Victor for your kindness and helping me to feel at home. I would recommend to anyone who wants to make memories and have a Great Time. I’ll be Back.”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“Salt and Straw is always a fun place to experiment and try new icecream flavors from their monthly menu. I love their strawberry balsamic black pepper icecream. The staff here are very professional.”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“It was delicious. The vanilla Rosa 🌹 was great 👍🏽”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Great ice cream. With lots of great flavors.”
Bar & Grill • $
“Five years, my husband and 6 of his dedicated friends have done this yacht show pilgrimage, and every single time they hit Newport Beach we ask: where would you eat. Not the polished nonsense, just real food. They all get this look–like they’re letting us in on classified intel–and say skip Lido, skip Fashion Island, go to Cassidy’s. We laughed; the joint looks like the garage next to where I get my tires rotated. Wood walls, sticky floors, beer signs flickering. But Brian puts down a burger on that open flame and suddenly everyone’s quiet. It’s not hype: it’s seared geometry, it’s salt and beef speaking French without trying, it’s the kind of center that flirts with you. Our friends–the ones whose belts sit under their nipples–suddenly slumped into chairs like humans again. He didn’t just feed us, he defused tension with a spatula. Michelin stars could orbit this thing. We’ll be back. Brian, thank you.”
Bar • $$
“They have great food and a fantastic venue to listen to quality musicians! I was there last night with my husband. We got to hear Kenny Metcalf perform Elton John’s Deep Cuts. It was SO good! Kenny Metcalf performed songs I have only heard on Elton John’s albums. I’m so delighted I got to see this particular show!! WOW! It was off the charts musically and Kenny is such a talented singer and musician. When I closed my eyes I thought Elton was singing. The band was amazing too. That guitar player that I don’t remember his name, played a few solo guitar riffs that had everyone in the room clapping. The sold out venue was electric with the sound of Elton John’s deep cuts that I would never have heard live. So amazingly well done!!!! I left with a big smile on my face. I’m going to tell all my friends about Campus Jax….”
Fine Dining
Seafood • $$$$
“Amazing experience. We always visit other high end restaurants in this area and we came for the first time for our anniversary. We were welcomed and seated immediately. The manager gave us a card congratulating our anniversary. The food was amazing, service was excellent. We found a new favorite!!!”
Seafood • $$$$
“We went for our anniversary and got there in time to see the beautiful sunset from the bar! Great cocktails and the food was amazing! We had the pork chop and the sea bass and we loved them both. Our waiter Roberto so friendly and professional.”
Sushi • $$$$
“My wife and I absolutely love coming here for Omakase. I have no idea why someone would think that this place would be all you can eat... do a little more research. We've especially enjoyed the atmosphere here because yes you can buy the chefs drinks and watch them enjoy what they love doing.
I recommend getting reservations at the bar for Omakase, the host and servers are always so welcoming and attentive.
We typically come here for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries with friends because this is premium priced dining sushi experience but we have always left satisfied and excited for the next time we come back.
Their appetizers and sushi have never failed to be amazing, from the special agedashi tofu to their beautiful cut nigiri, this is somewhere we will always return to.
We will be back soon enough!”
Steak House • $$$$
“On the expensive side, but everything was delicious!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Food was fantastic! Had the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass and it was amazing. The lobster bisque was very good too!! Service was also great.”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“I bet you really enjoyed your meal. I know you enjoyed your friends you were with and the company of your beautiful Honey. She is so special to have at your side. I Love you my Brother and miss you every day. Someday we will spend a great time again. Much love. Big Bob Peterson. There is only one.”
Bar • $$$$
“⭐⭐⭐☆☆
I've been almost every weekend and really enjoy the drinks and fun vibe at Bar Pendy. It's a great spot to hang out and have a good time. However, the experience with the staff leaves a lot to be desired. The bartenders can be rude, slow, and often don’t take your orders promptly, which can be frustrating. The security staff also tends to be unfriendly and sometimes rude, and they hold you in line even when the bar isn't crowded. Overall, I like the place, but the service and security need some improvement for a better experience.”
Japanese • $$$$
“The fish was marinated in miso and was very flavourful. Grilled to a crisp and charred for a great meal.”
Seafood • $$
“On the water in Newport Bay. Big windows with great view. Fun bar atmosphere. Has boat slips for water arrivals. Server will come down to boat with food and drinks. Newport pier is a 10 minute walk away. This was a Thursday lunch at Woodys and a few hours kicking back on the sand. Good times great vibe down here.”
Cheap Eats
Bar & Grill • $
“Love it for the great live music on Saturday nights. So Underrated for a great place to hear live bands!! Nice, friendly people”
Pizza • $
“Woohoo! This was an AWESOME meal! Service was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! Our entire table only ate pizza or chicken pot pie! Everyone finished their plates!!! Yum! we did manage to squeeze in dessert and it was worth it!!! 10/10 will be back again. Shout-out to our amazing server Kaitlyn!!! 🤓♥️🥊🔥👊🏼🎉🐐🎄🎁I”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Love this place! The bread is amazing! Such a gem❤️🇮🇹”
Bakery • $
“Anytime I visit Southern California, I always take time out to go here. The staff were friendly and the chocolate banana is amazing, and so is the hippo cookie. The merch is a good price, I would recommend this dessert/bakery shop to my friends and anyone who hasn't been there yet. Mouse pads are $7 and a coaster is $5.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Delicious! Options for everyone. Doughnuts, pastries, omelets, bagels, croissants, coffee, etc. Great food, the staff are all so welcoming and kind. Would definitely recommend. Vegetarian options available 🌱”
Mediterranean • $
“Excellent Little Restaurant in Newport Beach. I had the Ground Beef and Ground Chicken Kabob. Was Awesome. Their Garlic Sauce they served with my meal was really good. The folks in here were super friendly. Thank you for a great experience and meal.”
Bar • $
“Cool Newport Beach bar sitting on the beach side. Has been There that I remember from the ’60’s”
Sushi • $
“I got the chicken bento box with green salad, potstickers, and salmon roll, and for 16$ it was amazing. Overall everything in the bento box tasted fresh, especially the sushi rolls! The bento box can definitely be enough food for 2 meal. Will be returning back, staff/owners are very nice.”
Seafood • $$
“Had not been since the remodel. Just had lunch there. Very expensive. Crab was $79.95. The appetizer crab, 1 leg, and very delicious was $57.95. Tasty, great service, paper and plastic, $$$$$.”
Seafood • $$$
“Visited Monday night, knowing it would be fairly quiet. Bartender Sandy greeted us and was attentive to us all evening. We had the best calamari ever and enjoyed everything we ordered. Please come visit us CIYC.”
American • $$
“Always, I love to be there, everything is perfect, the food, the employees…..💜”
Seafood • $$$$
“Amazing experience. We always visit other high end restaurants in this area and we came for the first time for our anniversary. We were welcomed and seated immediately. The manager gave us a card congratulating our anniversary. The food was amazing, service was excellent. We found a new favorite!!!”
Cafe • $$
“Excellent all around! I’m not always a fan of the order first and sit down system, but they move quickly here and quality is still high. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Cappuccino and Cortado were both on point. Food was carefully crafted and very tasty. And service was great! Asked for a few things from the folks bringing out the food and they were quick to come back and provide it. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Definitely coming back to this place!”
Seafood • $$
“If you're looking for awesome seafood with a killer view, Bluewater Grill Newport Beach is where it's at. The scene: 🌅 Imagine enjoying your meal while gazing at fancy yachts and the Newport dock. Pretty sweet, right? The grub: 🦀🐟 • Crab cakes: So good, it's mostly jumbo lump crab meat, no fillers • Mahi Mahi: Cooked to perfection, moist and flaky on the inside, crispy on the outside • Scallops: Melt-in-your-mouth delicious with a perfect sear Everything came out hot and tasting amazing. No sad, cold fish here! Drinks: 🍹 The red sangria hit the spot. Perfect for sipping and yacht-watching. Vibes: 😊 Everyone working there seemed genuinely happy. Like, actual smiles, not the fake "I hate my job" kind. Made us feel right at home. Bottom line: Great food, awesome views, cool staff. We're definitely coming back for round two! #NomNom #ViewsForDays #HappyBelly”
American • $$$
“Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach is a gem, especially for its live music every night. The atmosphere is so captivating that I often find myself singing along or even getting up to dance. The food and service are just as exceptional: my go-to dishes are the scallops, the lamb, and all the steaks. The seafood is so fresh and the steaks are far superior in flavor to any high-end restaurant. For appetizers, the ahi tuna tartare is a must-try (THE BEST I’ve had anywhere), and the calamari with its Thai-style twist of chilies, green onion, and cilantro over an amazing salad is a standout. Desserts? Absolutely heavenly. The cheesecake and panna cotta are favorites, but the Grand Marnier souffle is simply to die for. The service is also impeccable…from the moment you arrive with the complimentary valet service, to the hostesses, the bartenders, servers, and bussers. Everyone is so friendly and attentive! Bayside is an experience I cherish every time. Can’t wait for my next visit!”
Seafood • $$$$
“We went for our anniversary and got there in time to see the beautiful sunset from the bar! Great cocktails and the food was amazing! We had the pork chop and the sea bass and we loved them both. Our waiter Roberto so friendly and professional.”
American • $$$
“From the greeting at the front desk to the waiter, Dean, to the numerous courteous and helpful busboys; the service was top notch. Crab cakes as appetizers, main courses of house chicken and flank steak. It was a wonderful experience.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“We've eaten at Starfish several times and it's become one of our favorites. Menu has a wide range of options, the food is always fresh & delicious, the service is very good, and love the music. It's small which we prefer over big, loud and busy restaurants.”
Sushi • $$$$
“My wife and I absolutely love coming here for Omakase. I have no idea why someone would think that this place would be all you can eat... do a little more research. We've especially enjoyed the atmosphere here because yes you can buy the chefs drinks and watch them enjoy what they love doing.
I recommend getting reservations at the bar for Omakase, the host and servers are always so welcoming and attentive.
We typically come here for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries with friends because this is premium priced dining sushi experience but we have always left satisfied and excited for the next time we come back.
Their appetizers and sushi have never failed to be amazing, from the special agedashi tofu to their beautiful cut nigiri, this is somewhere we will always return to.
We will be back soon enough!”
Gastropubs • $$$
“Amazing experience. Prime rib was tender. Sides were great. Drinks were delicious and refreshing. 5 stars. Will definitely be adding to my favorites.”
Bar & Grill • $$
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Mediterranean • $$
“Very nice outdoor seating, great food, music. Nice place and close your o the surrounding neighborhoods!”
Seafood • $$
“I’m not sure why this place has 4.2 stars! Everything from the ambiance to the food and service was amazing. Jordan and the staff were outstanding, providing excellent recommendations. We loved every aspect of our experience!”
Japanese • $$
“My husband and I came here 9 years ago and just hadddd to return (we live in Northern California). We were greeted with warm smiles and treated like family from beginning to end. This place is so clean, has delicious food (try the mussels, trust me) and omg the staff is so sweet and friendly! ❤️”
American • $$
“By far the BEST Burger & Fries I have had in years. Service was super friendly and accommodating to substitutions and questions. Never felt rushed, food was hot and delicious. Had out of town guests and without planning to ended up here for lunch. What a nice surprise this place was. Will be back soon!”
Mexican • $$
“Oh my gosh this place was absolutely incredible! I got the carne asada with shrimp plate, Mexican rice and beans, and I also got the chips with fresh guacamole and salsa as an appetizer. I also tried the blackberry margarita which was absolutely delicious. Very good Mexican food.”
Sushi • $$$$
“One of the best real EDOMAE sushi in area. I was used to be sushi chef.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Hosted an event here for ~150 attendees on a Monday night (11/3).
Planning and communication was excellent with Rina Mitchell and they were generous and accommodating to our requests.
We requested the venue stay decorated for Halloween, which they were able to do, and there was plenty of seating and space both indoors and outdoors for our guests. The heat lamps were also great on the patio!
We ordered food through their restaurant service and everything was delicious. Pizza, fries, sliders, skewers, and vegan egg rolls were great.
Service by the staff on the night of the event was excellent thanks to the bartenders, Kyle and Evan, and our servers, Rina and Danielle.”
Mexican • $$
“They have the absolutely best enchilada sauce around. They used this aged Wisconsin cheese that has such a unique flavor and it melts perfectly. Don't forget the house margarita 😋 I have been eating at El Cholo for over 35 years and have never been disappointed”
Mexican • $$
“I have never left a review on a restaurant before but I just had to share the love! Best Mexican food in Orange County!! Amazing service, authentic food and a great atmosphere that feels like home! No complaints! Tell your friends!”
Seafood • $$
“Enjoyed the food. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed him so much. Thank you Ryan for being so kind”
Italian • $$
“Highly recommend coming here if you’re looking for a good meal! I ordered the garlic foccacia as well as fettuccine amatriciana. Both of these were fantastic and I almost finished them all myself (portions were very large as well). On top of that, my server, Andy, was extremely nice and friendly. I was dining alone and he made sure to check on me and made me feel very comfortable and well taken care of. Thank you Andy! I’ll definitely be back!”
Steak House • $$$$
“On the expensive side, but everything was delicious!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Food was fantastic! Had the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass and it was amazing. The lobster bisque was very good too!! Service was also great.”
Italian • $$
“Very good food! Particularly liked the prosciutto wrapped scallops on a bed of arugula drizzled with balsamic reduction! 😃”
Mexican • $$
“We had them cater my 70th Birthday party over Labor Day weekend. 25 were in attendance and everyone was raving about how fantastic everything tasted! Christian took my order and did an excellent job. He even suggested the little burritos, which were a great hit. Thanks again for helping my Day a great success.”
Mexican • $$
“This place was very good. I ordered the shrimp ceaser salad. My husband the parrilla. everything was well served. The server was very attentive. Good service. Kind of loud with music but, it is a bar and grill.”
Cafe • $$
“Wild Strawberry is my first choice for coffee, tea, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and even catering. They use only the best ingredients. Their food is amazing. Their staff is friendly. The vibe is lovely and inviting. 10/10, every time.”
Seafood • $$
“great food and wonderful service the fish and chips are great.”
American • $$
“We are outside on a nice evening. We split a burrata/tomato salad with bruschetta and the penne Bolognese with meatballs. It was a light dinner, but so delicious and a great value.”
Lounges • $$
“We love this hotel. Great bar, good food and attentive staff. Super location close to south coast plaza!”
Sushi Bar • $$
“Tiny place with delicious sushi. Staff is obviously busy during peak hours, but does their absolute best to serve guests. 5/5 will visit again next time I'm in Newport Beach”
Juice • $$
“I really like this location. The juices are consistently fresh and there’s something kind of ritualistic about walking out with a perfectly chilled green bottle, especially when the day feels chaotic. The Freeze is great too. It somehow convinces you that you’re eating dessert and making a responsible life choice at the same time.
Staff are usually nice. But Fashion Island has that polished, performance energy. It feels like everyone’s trying to look like they casually summer in Capri. If you’re not dressed for brunch or pilates, you might feel a little out of place. No one’s rude, but you definitely get the fashion police once-over just in case your shoes aren’t on trend.
Still, the product is good. It feels clean, quick, and satisfying. Just know what you’re walking into. Health culture with a side of silent judgment and sunglasses that cost more than your car insurance.”
French • $$
“Great ambiance! Very friendly staff that was very accommodating to my kids. Best part was the delicious food! We will definitely be back. 😊”
American • $$
“My mom and I dined here for years. Now I take my daughter to lunch at 59th and Lex . The wraps and salads are outstanding. The atmosphere is always amazing. Service is top notch. For ladies who lunch or men too for that matter, you will not be disappointed as it's always an enjoyable experience.”
Italian • $$
“I rarely make it to Balboa Island but the last time we were here we had the best Italian meal I’ve ever had. We returned yesterday and I had the veal piccata and it was another 10 out of 10. I’ll be back.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Topside is such a fun rooftop bar in Newport. I missed the sunset when I went last weekend but the view from up there is still beautiful. They have a DJ playing mellow tunes, low-key and relaxing, though requests are not allowed and the volume stays moderate. The crowd is a nice mix of old and young, giving it a lively yet chill vibe.
We were seated right under the heat lamp so it was surprisingly warm and cozy. The Photo Booth added an extra element of fun to the night. Drinks and snacks were great too, perfect for a casual evening with friends. Definitely recommend checking it out.”
Mexican • $$$
“Every time I come to Cali for vacation I must visit the JUICE BAR at Whole Foods for my morning fix of greens. I love this location. I never come to Orange County without visiting this particular location for my morning fix of greens. This is one of my favorite Whole Foods for their JUICE BAR. Awesome!!!”
Sports Bar • $$
“only there for 2 beers. service at bar was great. Not sure why...but you use the Touch tunes and it is at a lower volume than the house music playing.”
Mediterranean • $$
“This is the find of the decade! Virtually hidden on a tiny street adjacent to the Coast Highway, the eclectic, artistic interior is as welcoming as the attentive and super friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor dining options, comfy furniture, a hip buzzy adjacent bar lets you know immediately you are in for a uniquely Newport Beach experience that you won’t want to leave. But all of this is nothing compared to the cuisine. The wide variety of ostensibly Middle Eastern menu items are comprehensive to meet virtually any dietary needs from vegan to Ketovore, but the competency across the board is astounding!! Lentil soup, yellow veggie curry, kabob, steak Diane - everything shines on its own merit. I planned to have one of the divine sounding desserts but alas, the portions were so generous that we had to take a rain check. Here’s hoping for a downpour!”
Sushi • $$
“I love this place! We have been coming here for over 4 years! It’s the best sushi in town! We love the chefs and especially Grace !”
Japanese • $$$$
“Small place. Reservations recommended. Pricey but fish is fresh and delicious.”
Bar • $$$
“Just like to say a great atmosphere lovely staff especially Tony on reception a true professional and respectful and all the bar staff and not forgetting house keeping staff irene who took great care of my room with a lovely personality I would highly recommend this hotel if you're going to Newport beach California for vacation. AUSTIN Walsh.”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“I bet you really enjoyed your meal. I know you enjoyed your friends you were with and the company of your beautiful Honey. She is so special to have at your side. I Love you my Brother and miss you every day. Someday we will spend a great time again. Much love. Big Bob Peterson. There is only one.”
Steak House • $$$
“Such a great dinner celebrating my dad’s 92nd birthday. Amazing food and wine. Our server Georgina was absolutely amazing! Thank you for taking such good care of us!”
Italian • $$
“Absolutely the best meal we had in Newport Beach. The entree specials were incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection! Alfred was of course an amazing host!!! Trust him he will not steer you wrong.”
Chinese • $$
“Amazing food and atmosphere. The food is surprisingly delicious and very reasonably priced. Vicky is a helpful sweetheart! Try the new onion pancakes and sesame balls.😊”
Pubs • $$
“Service was unusually slow. Seems like the kitchen was way behind. Everyone was friendly and the food and drinks were good. They just seemed to be having an off night.”
Sushi • $$$
“Buddha’s Favorite is such a great sushi spot! I met up with a friend for dinner and we really enjoyed everything we tried. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was friendly, and the food was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend the crispy tuna — it was a standout!”
Sushi • $$$
“Omgoodness. Fresh, tender and tasty is the only way to describe the expertly crafted sushi and WaSa Sushi & Teppan. We lucked out to have the head sushi chef create our meal. I definitely recommend the sushi instead of the rolls. The rolls were good but a little heavy on the rice while the fish and rice balance on the succulent sushi was perfect. Pricey but worth it.”
Seafood • $$$
“Wonderful view and we had great service. We've always enjoyed coming here. The food was very good. We had the lobster bisque and the clam chowder. Both were good. We shared the Caesar salad, which was crisp and tasty, and we shared the chicken creamy pesto pasta that was very satisfying, our server was very attentive, and the food was presented promptly, considering the location and the quality of food and the ambience of the restaurant. We felt that we got very good value for our dollar spent.”
Bar • $$
“I have only great memories of the Beach Ball in the early 1980's when Phil Johnson was owner or manager. Beach Ball always had a live band on Sunday afternoons. Great drinks great people great memories and times”
Seafood • $$
“We have eaten here several Times and was fine dining all the way. Great time with family in town, remembering our wedding that we had Harborside Ballroom Newport Beach Cory and the whole staff were so awesome, price was reasonable, they made the day great!!!! Only thing I don’t like is they don’t provide warm bread while you wait, used to that with finer restaurants.”
Latest Reviews
Mexican • $
“There is a God!! I have been away for years working in North Dakota praying for a shrimp burrito. I was in Balboa over weekend and got my Shrimp fix. So darn good! The best shrimp soze and taste anywhere. They have not changed anything during this bad inflation. Miss the salsa bar but they gave us plenty. Most great places come and eventually go but GM is still.#1. Thank you Peter and staff!!.”
Seafood • $$
“Enjoyed the food. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed him so much. Thank you Ryan for being so kind”
Bar • $$
“I have only great memories of the Beach Ball in the early 1980's when Phil Johnson was owner or manager. Beach Ball always had a live band on Sunday afternoons. Great drinks great people great memories and times”
Liquor Store • $
“These workers do what ever they can with these federal benefit non-working I survive on welfare wish I had enough money to be entitled cause it’s my dream type people with an Obama phone posting reviews. Just to let you know running a bussiness is harder than the simple minded yelpers think.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“I got ice cream and it fell off the cone on to the cement just after leaving the shop. The clerk came out and offered me a new scoop this time in a cup. Absolutely made my day.”
Barbecue • $
“Amazing BBQ in Orange County. Fall off the bone ribs, tender brisket, moist BBQ chicken, pulled pork, juicy sausages. A real hidden gem. Highly recommended!”
Restaurant • $
“Everything is amazing just go and try the food you won’t be disappointed!!!!!”
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Japanese • $$$
“Never disappoints! Food is amazing! Always come here for special occasions and holidays. Every server and front desk are so nice and caring. They get the orders right even when it's so loud in there. Please is so clean and put together. Roberto is a great chef and Sheila was a nice server and did great job getting our food orders. Would definitely recommend coming! All locations are amazing but we like the Newport location.”
Mexican • $$$
“Great atmosphere paired with an excellent service and amazing food. Menu offered many different types of plates which all sounded very good almost left us wanting to order more than one plate to just try them each! Definitely will be coming back”
Mexican • $$$
“They have very good Mexican food here.The quality of the food here is not Michelin level, but the prices are.Dinner for 6 people tonight (without alcoholic beverages) was about $660 so not cheap.Great vibe, great atmosphere and beautiful ocean view.But it will cost you.🤣”
Health Food • $$
“good customer service, Lilly was great with explaining their vegan options”
Lounges • $$$
“I celebrated my 24th birthday here with a few of my friends and had a great time. Very fancy and definitely a good place to dress up for. food was absolutely amazing everyone had such a fun time.”
New American • $$
“Great Maple provided a wonderful dining experience, a choice that I did not regret. The food was DELISH!! My server, Merissa was EXCELLENT!! If you are ever in the area (Newport Beach, Fashion Island) stop by and request her as your server. Bon Apetite!!”
Japanese • $$$$
“The fish was marinated in miso and was very flavourful. Grilled to a crisp and charred for a great meal.”
Seafood • $$
“We recently dined at Billy’s and had an excellent experience. I ordered the clam chowder and fish and chips, both of which were absolutely delicious. My mother had the ribs and she said they were equally amazing. The service was also very good. Definitely a place worth visiting!”
“Fine dining, excellent service, amazing food”