Newport Beach, California
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DINING
American

Daily Grill 957 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-644-2223, Delicious foods, in hearty portions, prepared from scratch every morning is featured at this restaurant where unique appetizers, crisp salads, fresh seafood, aged midwestern Angus beef, and sumptuous desserts are the hallmarks of the menu. more... map

Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom 400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-673-4633, Famous for its world-renowned cupola, this picturesque Victorian building opened in 1905, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places, and is designated a California landmark. The restaurant offers a variety of steak, seafood, and traditional favorites, and the saloon provides weekend live entertainment. more... map

Mutt Lynch's 2300 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-675-1556, Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, this restaurant offers a spectacular view and a great menu. They are famous for their pizza and schooners of beer. more... map

Newport Beach Brewing Company 2920 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-675-8449, Offering patio dining and great brew, this restaurant keeps customers coming back for specialities like Brick oven pizzas and their Kobe beef burger. Diners can catch the game on plasma televisions and take advantage of daily specials on food and beer. more... map

Red Rock Chili Company 401 Newport Center Drive, Suite A104, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Located at Fashion Island Atrium Court, 949-760-0752, Experience the unique taste of six different chilis, soups, salads, and several specialty dishes, all with gourmet flavors for all taste buds from "knock your socks off hot" to "vegetarian with tofu," all made on the premises with the finest ingredients. more... map

Wilma's Patio Restaurant 203 Marine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-675-5542, This restaurant on charming Balboa Island, offers diners delicious foods in a comfortable atmosphere. Breakfast is their specialty with their Balboa Belly Bomber and homemade pancakes. At lunch and dinner, you will find Mexican favorites as well as pasta and fresh seafood dishes. more... map


Asian

Thaifoon, Taste of Asia 857 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-644-0133, A one-of-a-kind restaurant that brings the enticing foods of Asia together with an American influence, resulting in a menu based on fresh, flavorful, and familiar ingredients. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and take-out. more... map


Bar-B-Que

Clayton Shurley's Real B.B.Q. 4341 MacArthur Boulevard B, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 800-577-4888, Some of the best barbecued fare around can be found at this restaurant that offers a variety of slow-smoked items, such as barbecue beef brisket, pork ribs, Southern-style pork, salmon, and other specialties. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. more... map


Chinese

Ho Sum Bistro 3112 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-675-0896, Light and healthy California cuisine and Chinese specialties are on the menu at this quaint and charming bistro style restaurant that offers salads, soups, dim sum, mu shu, rice and noodle specialties, and desserts. more... map

P.F. Chang's China Bistro 1145 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-759-9007, Fresh, contemporary, and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of this restaurant that offers diners an experience of a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. more... map


Contemporary

Bayside Restaurant 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-721-1222, Award-winning Executive Chef Paul Gstrein prepares contemporary New American cuisine for lunch, dinner, and brunch at this custom designed restaurant where you can choose to eat al fresco on their wrap-around patio. A wine cellar that boasts more than 2,500 bottles of wine favorites from around the world complements your meal. more... map

Ritz Restaurant and Garden, The 880 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-720-1800, "An Award-Winning Tradition in Classical Cuisine" is featured at this restaurant that is one of the country's leading restaurants and the ultimate dining destination in Southern California. The restaurant is characterized by understated elegance, outstanding service, and extraordinary classic and contemporary cuisine. They are open nightly for dinner, plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. more... map


Diners

Galley Cafe 829 Harbor Island Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-673-4110, A quaint 50s style diner that has been serving the locals for over 47 years and offers some of the best breakfast dishes in town. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., this place is not easy to find but well worth the effort. map

Lido Diner 3461 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663, Located in the Via Lido Plaza Shopping Center, 949-723-8777, Situated next to the historic Edwards Lido Theatre on the Balboa Peninsula, this diner is a tribute to diners of the 30s and 40s and you can enjoy great bowls of chili, homemade meatloaf made from scratch, marinated rotisserie whole-roasted chicken, gourmet pizzas, healthy salads, and an old-fashioned soda fountain while dining here. more... map

Ruby's Diner 1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92664, Balboa, 949-644-7829, This 40's style diner offers a family friendly atmosphere and good food, too. Some menu items include Starters like chili fries or great burgers and dinner specials. An old fashioned breakfast is also served with specialties like Eggs Benedict and Cinnamon Roll French Toast. more... map


Eclectic

Rothschild's Restaurant 2407 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92625, 949-673-3750, A popular landmark restaurant for locals and visitors alike, this restaurant has been serving distinctive dishes in an elegant, understated atmosphere reminiscent of a European chateau for over twenty years. Each of our dining rooms offers a unique dining experience and the menu offers something for everyone. more... map


French

Rouge Bistro and Bar 327 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-640-2700, This French Bistro and Bar offers flavorful fare such as Flatiron Steak au Poivre, Champagne Battered Onion Rings, Cote de Boeuf Prime Rib Chop and Alaskan King Crab Legs.  more... map


Irish Pubs

Muldoon's Dublin Pub & Celtic Bar 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-640-4110, The spirit of Old World Ireland greets you at this authentic Irish pub that offers a full menu of delicious food and perfect pints, complemented by great live music. They are open daily for lunch and dinner, plus serve a Sunday brunch at 10:30 a.m.  more... map


Italian

Caffe Il Farro 111 Twenty-First Place, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-723-5711, A fun casual atmosphere awaits you at this restaurant whose name was inspired by the unique grain Farro which is considered an "Elixer of Long Life". The restaurant serves authentic Italian Mediterranean Cuisine, complemented by a great wine list, appetizers, desserts, and cappuccinos. more... map

Capri Blu 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-548-4060, The cuisine at this restaurant is simple, tasty and fresh. Dishes such as Caprese salad made with homemade mozzarella, pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and wood-fired pizzas are on the menu, complemented by world famous Italian or California wines and delicious homemade desserts. more... map

Francoli Gourmet Emporio 1133 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-721-1289, An authentic, Northern Italian gourmet restaurant that offers great selections of antipastI, pastas, salads, and entrees, as well as full bar service, an espresso bar, and gourmet deli. They also feature a retail department which offers a great selection of italian wines from Italy's 20 regions. Special events and services such as wine tasting and home catering are provided. more... map

Ristorante Mamma Gina 251 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-673-9500, "A landmark in the challenging world of the most traditional Florentine cuisine in Italy since 1956," this restaurant overlooks the bay and offers superb dinners and a fantastic champagne Sunday brunch, as well as entertainment nightly in their lounge. more... map

Tutto Mare Ristorante 545 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-640-6333, The menu at this authentic Italian restaurant offers seafood and homemade pasta dishes in a warm, contemporary setting. more... map

Villa Nova Restaurant 3131 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-642-7880, A Southern California dining tradition since 1933, this restaurant i one of the only venues in Orange County offering live entertainment every night beginning at 8:00 p.m. This waterfront landmark offers award-winning, traditional Italian dining in a romantic setting nightly for dinner, complimented by a fantastic wine list, and reservations are required. more... map


Japanese

Benihana 4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-955-0822, All meals are prepared by your very own chef right before your eyes on the teppan grill at this restaurant that also features an authentic sushi bar with daily specials and many signature dishes. Enjoy "Banzai Hour" each weekday from 5:00 to 7:30 in their lounge. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and reservations are recommended. more... map


Pacific Rim

Roy's Restaurant 453 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-640-7697, Blending European cooking techniques with the fresh local ingredients found in Asia and the Pacific Rim, this unique restaurant offers a menu of unique Hawaiian Fusion cuisine served in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. more... map


Pizza

Perry's Pizza 2108 3/4 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-673-1366, A fun, relaxing pizzeria that offers mouthwatering pizzas, whole or by the slice, as well as pastas, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. more... map


Regional Cuisine

Back Bay Bistro 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-729-1144, 800-765-7661, This restaurant offers waterfront dining and a menu featuring such delights as seafood chowder and specialty sandwiches. more... map


Spanish

Tapas Restaurant 4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-756-8194, Enjoy the flavors of Spain at this restaurant that offers a variety of Spanish appetizers and dishes, along with live Flamenco shows every Friday and Saturday night, followed by Salsa lessons and dancing. Full catering services are also available. map


Sports Bars & Pubs

Classic Q Sports Bar 4250 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA 92627, 949-261-9458, Open since 1991, Classic Q offers 5 pages of affordable big servings food and appetizers as well as 12 Beers on Tap. There are 45 satellite TV's all with sports subscriptions, 12 regulation pool tables, an outdoor patio, rooms for private parties, catering and more.  more... map

Rudy's Pub & Grill 3110 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-723-0293, "Orange County's ultimate sports bar," this place features 32 televisions, two pool tables, NTN trivia, a full bar with 30 beers on tap, a full satellite system, and a complete menu that includes great burgers and chicken wings. more... map


Seafood

21 Oceanfront Restaurant 2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663, Located Across from the Newport Beach Pier, 949-673-2100, Established in 1968, this restaurant is situated on the oceanfront and it features a luxurious dining room and breathtaking ocean views. The Zagat Guide has called this place "Orange County's premiere seafood restaurant" and it specializes in fresh seafood and prime meats. They are open for dinner nightly, with live music provided. more... map

Amelia's on Balboa Island 311 Marine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-673-6580, This local favorite serves up scrumptious pasta dishes and exquisite seafood in a cozy European setting. Don't forget to check out their extensive list of fine wine. more... map

Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-675-3474, Voted Orange County's favorite seafood restaurant, this restaurant specializes in mesquite-charbroiled seafood, house made chowders, and pastas. The restaurant also features an oyster bar which serves raw oysters and clams on the half shell. The restaurant prints its menu twice a day and features over 100 menu items and up to 20 varieties of fresh fish. more... map

Cannery Seafood of the Pacific, The 3010 Lafayette Road, Newport Beach, CA 92263, 949-566-0060, Serving an extensive menu of seafood specialties with influences of Asian, Hawaiian, and California cuisines, as well as a full Japanese menu, this restaurant offers a classic, almost bistro style, atmosphere, with indoor and patio dining available. more... map

Crab Cooker, The 2200 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-673-0100, A Newport landmark for over one half a century, this restaurant specializes in fish and it proudly serves the finest Pacific caught Dungeness crab, Alaskan red King crab legs, Alaskan Killer crab claws, cold water western Australian lobster, fresh caught Dana Point spiny lobster, King salmon farmed from Norway and Canada, local channel island caught White Sea Bass, and Alaskan Halibut. more... map

Joe's Crab Shack 2607 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-650-1818, Reminiscent of a Gulf Coast fishing camp, this fun, laid-back restaurant serves all different kinds of crab, cooked in all sorts of ways, as well as offers savory sandwiches, colorful salads, pasta, steaks, and more on their menu. more... map

Newport Landing Restaurant 503 East Edgewater Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-675-2373, This waterfront location offers an full wine list and award winning cuisine. Diners will enjoy delicious steaks and pasta dishes, tropical spirits and tempting desserts. more... map

Rusty Pelican Restaurant 2735 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-642-3431, An atmosphere of casual elegance awaits you at this premier full service dinnerhouse that specializes in fresh seafood from around the world that is prepared in unique and innovative ways. more... map

Wildfish 1370 Bison Ave. , Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949.720.9925 , Wildfish serves only the very best prime seafood and steaks. The seafood comes from the “top of the catch” right off the docks featuring oysters shucked to order from our oyster bar and Foley seafood prepared to your liking. If you’re a steak lover, USDA prime, center-cut steaks are broiled to perfection.  more... map

Woody's Wharf 2318 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-675-0474, Since the 60's, Woody's has been a favorite destination of Newport diners. This waterfront restaurant offers boat slips for customers and an unbeatable menu featuring fresh fish, poultry and beef. Don't miss their famous weekend brunch served dockside. more... map


Steaks & Chops

Arches, The 3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-645-7077, "The Premier Steak and Seafood House in Newport Beach since 1922," vivid original artwork is displayed in gallery fashion at this elegant restaurant that offers such dishes as Caesar salad, beef Wellington, rack of lamb, swordfish, French cut lamb chops, and Maryland soft shell crabs on the menu, complemented by an award winning wine list with over 500 selections. Dinner is served nightly, and an extensive luncheon menu is served on weekdays. more... map

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-720-9633, This stylish steakhouse offers wonderfully tasty fish, chicken, pork and lamb in addition to steaks. The menu is unique and features especially indulgent desserts and an impressive wine list. more... map

Sam and Harry's 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-729-6900, Dine here for a great steak, veal chop or fresh seafood in a sophisticated atmoshpere. They feature an award winning wine list and four unique private dining rooms. more... map


Thai

Royal Thai Cuisine 4001 West Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-645-THAI, Experience the authentic taste of Thailand while at this award-winning restaurant that has a beautiful upscale atmosphere and is well known throughout Orange County for both exotic and traditional Thai cuisine. They also specialize in seafood and vegetarian dishes, and offer full catering services and Thai cooking classes. more... map


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