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- Newport Beach, CA has been crowned Orange County’s top culinary community. Within each unique Newport Beach neighborhood, an explosion of culinary opportunities awaits on every corner.
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Oct 23, 2023 · Oceanfront dining, fresh seafood, modern Italian, and upscale Mexican top our list of the best Newport Beach restaurants
Best Dining in Newport Beach, Orange County: See 29,396 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of 451 Newport Beach restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.
- A+O Restaurant | Bar. Nothing beats an afternoon spent at Balboa Bay Resort’s A&O Kitchen + Bar. This seafood-centric restaurant boasts an outdoor patio—perfect for a relaxing weekend meal.
- Nobu Newport Beach. Known for its innovative Japanese fare and celebrity following, Nobu remains a staple in the Newport Beach community. Before you embark on your dinner cruise, make a reservation and enjoy a swanky dinner at this stunning, two-story waterfront location in Lido Marina Village.
- Tavern House Kitchen + Bar. When you “sea” food, eat it! Tavern House makes it easy to enjoy all of your seafood favorites! From Spicy Ahi Poke and Coconut Crusted Shrimp to New England-Style Clam Chowder and Ale-Battered Fish and Chips, there is no shortage of tasty plates at this bayside restaurant.
- The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar. With a globally-inspired wine list featuring 650 selections, you’ll be thankful you stopped by this hip, harborside restaurant.
Best Dining in Newport Beach, Orange County: See 29,393 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 451 Newport Beach restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.
- A&O Restaurant and Bar
- Sol Grill
- Basilic
- Gracias Madre Newport Beach
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
- The Original Mama D’s Italian Kitchen
- Crystal Cove Shake Shack
- Flower Child
- The Dock
- Ohana Sushi and Ramen
$$$ | Right on Newport Harbor | Patio and Fire Pits | Good Portions Located inside the Balboa Bay Resort, the A+O Restaurant and Bar keeps guests, travelers, and locals happy with great ambiance and tasty food. The decor is invitingly coastal and the wrap-around patio is popular for the views and live entertainment. The huevos rancheros make a deli...
$$ | California Cuisine | Fun and Welcoming | Yummy Sangria Sol Grill is a family-owned, friendly restaurant that offers surf and turf food with California inspiration. You’ll find filet mignon and swordfish on a menu that will surprise you from this awesome little place. The lobster ravioli also holds a top spot as a favorite item. The outside has...
$$$ | French-Swiss Cuisine | Fine Dining | Impeccable Dishes and Wine Pairings Basilic is the fine dining restaurant you didn’t know existed on this crowded little Balboa Island. It’s a step back in time and place to an old French-Swiss restaurant where nothing is old and ordinary about the dishes prepared by Bernard Althaus. He’s the kind of owner...
$$ | Fresh Mexican Flavors | Vegan and Organic | Surprising Flavors Now, now. If you’re not into vegan food, that’s no excuse to pass up this incredible restaurant where even meat eaters enjoy eating. You won’t believe how incredible the loaded nachos taste without using traditional dairy ingredients. And try pairing your meal with a hibiscus mimos...
$$$$ | Steak & Seafood | Contemporary Digs | Looks and Tastes Amazing If you’ve got some extra cash to drop on food, then make plans to eat at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurant. It’s a popular place located inland near U.C. Irvine. They have an extensive wine collection and pride themselves on having “cocktails with attitude” like the popular smok...
$$ | Family Style Italian Dining | Busy Location | Classic Dishes If you’re looking for upscale, romantic Italian dining, this isn’t it. This is where you go with the family or friends to eat piles of food in a bustling restaurant that wants you to feel like you’re part of the family. This is Mama D’s. You’ll find all your favorite classic Italian ...
$$ | 1940s Diner | Outdoor Eating at the Beach | Popular Spot The first thing you may be wondering is, Shake Shack? No, this is not the chain restaurant you’ve likely come to love. This is something ultimately better – an original Californian fast food joint that is not a chain. Not only that, but it may have the best view of any cheap burger place...
$$ | Healthy and Delicious | Bright, Airy Decor | Outdoor Seating | Vegetarian and Vegan Options This might be the cutest little restaurant (inside and outside) on our list of best restaurants in Newport Beach. You’ll find that farm-fresh, local ingredients fill the menu here where you can choose from protein bowls, wraps, salads, and meaty entrees...
$$$ | Tiny Waterfront Al Fresco Patio | Romantic Location | Casual Yet Upscale Don’t let the exterior and small size fool you. Your dining experience here will be worth it. The Dock’s tiny kitchen manages to whip up incredible and beautiful dishes like the rack of lamb or fresh Alaskan halibut. Their menu isn’t extensive so they can focus on creati...
$$ | Japanese – Hawaiian Cuisine | Good Portions | Casual Vibes If you need a fast, casual place to grab some sushi, ramen, or poke, Ohana is the place to be. You get your money’s worth and then some with generous portions of food and seafood. You can build your own poke bowl or order one of their super fresh sushi rolls. They’re located right on t...
Mar 18, 2024 · Our favorite restaurants in Newport Beach are: For casual dining, don’t miss the oyster bar and happy-hour discounts at Newport Landing Restaurant or the all-day menu and Sunday brunch deals at the A+O Restaurant and Bar. The Rusty Pelican is a local favorite with waterfront dining.
Nov 11, 2021 · From succulent shrimp to delectable crab, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice. But hold your horses because there’s more to Newport Beach’s gastronomic scene than just seafood. And if you’re wondering where to satisfy your hunger pangs, I’ve got you covered.
