American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Newport Beach

"Upscale, fine dining at Mastro’s Ocean Club Newport Beach, CA. You must try the sinful Butter Cake, and the lobster mashed potatoes are out of this..."

Anthony Davis

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Vollon Dixon II

Slapfish

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This was our first time to try this place! It was so good! Fish are fresh and tasty! Also they have happy hour from..."

Edel Gaigalas

"Mom loves her lobster... been drooling over the photos posted on FB. We came here for Mother's Day! The food was great! Chowder fries with bacon,..."

Alice Niggemeyer- McKibben

"Wish they had a Slapfish in Monterey California. I would go back again and again. Best shrimp roll I've ever had. It was the first shrimp roll I ever..."

Susan Gray

"Great staff, great food, great atmosphere! They opened in February, but it was our first visit in August. They also have a kids menu if your little..."

Amanda Mabee DeWitt

"If you're in the area, please make it a point to check them out! The food is awesome, the staff were incredibly friendly and..."

Anthony Miley

"My first time here today with Michael Victoria, service staff was very informative and helpful. We were greeted with smiles and asked if it was our..."

Jennafer Madden

"My favorite place for healthy food after a surf..."

Greg Messick

"Service was friendly and awesome and the street tacos were delicious! I highly recommend..."

Sarah McGinn

"We eat here each time we visit Disneyland. Never been disappointed. Fabulous tasting food. Fish tacos are our favorite. Please open a store up in the..."

Melissa Hart

"love this place, go everytime we are in Newport, delicious and..."

Susan R. Nash

"Clam chowder fries, holy baby Jesus, it's so freakin good. Lobster roll is great..."

Sam Lopez

"Just had the ultimate taco.nom nom lobster burger is next #..."

Dave Hill

"Great food great people and great prices, tasty and..."

Rocky Darnell

"Love the Huntington one...love it on Balboa too...need fried clams and scallops on the menu..."

Craig Celek

"I got the lobster wrapped in lettuce. It was..."

Frank Paulin

"What a chill place . The crew was very attentive. FOOD WAS AMAZING. Try the chowder fries and the Ultimate taco..."

Bill Martin

"First time here. Loved the food. Service was amazing. Icing on the cake? THEY LET YOU BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL TO THE RESTAURANT. Gotta love..."

Pavon Dunbar

"A very nice chain of seafood sandwiches and dishes. Cenetrally located in the heart of new port beach serving fresh seafood items from shrimps to..."

Abdallah Mehelba

"Great price for the quality. Chowder fries are a must have. Friendly staff..."

sk qs

"Delicious seafood that is fast and convenient. I ordered the Lobster Grinder and it was delicious! Definitely would..."

Catherine Bailey

"Ordered the lobster roll and the clam chowder. The clam chowder had large cuts of potatoes and served with bacon bits on top. I would give it a 4..."

Patrick Ferrer

"Best fish in Cali! Nuff..."

Donald E. Fobbs

"Cool environment to eat at. The food was good. Some things where better than others. No real complaints here, decent place to eat at, good service,..."

Enmanuel Estrella

"Tasty! Wonderful seafood options at market price, it's not cheap but it IS good! Great soda and non-soda options. Only one bathroom that I'm pretty..."

TK Where?

501 Park Avenue Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Excellent food at reasonable prices and very friendly staff. The tempura fried chicken biscuit was fantastic. The chicken was very tender and the ..."

Nikhil Patel

"After reading a review, we decided to try this restaurant tonight for takeout. Excellent decision! We met the Chef who assured us “his food was..."

Valerie Van de Zilver

"I tried a ramen bowl and it was surprisingly good. Given the restaurant's location, I dud not expect to much from their ramen but curious enough to..."

Elia Rho

"Nice place and very relaxed. Nothing that will blow your mind but good quality! Had the salmon and the cinnamon beignet with boats..."

Stephanie Bernardino

"Definitely one of our go to places to eat on the island! We love taking company here. The food is amazing, the service awesome, and everyone is so..."

Emma Larson

"Great little neighborhood restaurant 😍 and the food is very good for a far price ANDDD THEY let u bring in your pups..."

Teresa Tims

"French country delicious food. Impeccable and welcoming service. The short rib sandwich is decadent, the chicken tandoori is flavorful with a..."

raquel beer

"Friendly staff, great flavors. Not as expensive as advertised on Google. Embedded in the neighborhood vs being on main street, definitely worth the..."

Den Lara

"First time I've tried the grilled cheese with short rib sandwich, added on the prime rib french fries..."

TOM NELSON

"Terrific corner eatery located in residential area minutes away from popular Marine Street restaurants. We went Sunday night and was pleasantly..."

Geoffrey Hatch

A Restaurant

87/100 (1830 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Waitress was great - feels a little corporate dining experience for my taste but some people love that and they do execute well. The Michelin star..."

Dylan Glockler

"Love this place. Ambience, service and food. Love the eggplant Yellowtail and the Dirty Pasta- is a must try The octopus is mouth watering..."

Sara Realtor Mama

"One of the Best restaurants I have been to, the food was delicious, and the people that work there are amazing, kind, and friendly which made our..."

issy 69

"You can pay for parking in front of the restaurant for about $1.50 an hour, or you can park up one of the hilly streets for free. I will say I..."

Vivian Lee

"This restaurant is beautiful and the food was outstanding. We had sqush blossoms, fish tacos and harvest salad, everything was spot on. PLUS the..."

Christina Woscoff

"First time dining here and very impressed. The service was excellent. Shout out to Matt! The food was 10/10. I had the fancy pizza, dirty pasta and..."

Susan Atme

"An old school Newport staple. Good solid classic menu, a fairly deep but pricey wine list, and the dark lighting and leather booths combine to give..."

Mark Leyendecker

"Perfect location for weekend hang out with a touch of romantic, candle light and dim light dinner place. Food is decent, small portion, and fresh..."

Vee Dinh

"We enjoyed their complimentary bread to start, and I ordered the scallops while my husband ordered the filet. Highly..."

Emma Kelly

"One of the best steak houses I have ever been at. Fantastic old fashion with tender steak.Steve provided an exceptional customer service with a great..."

Dany Askar

"This place had a great atmosphere and the food was excellent! I highly recommend eating here if your looking for a nice restaurant to dine..."

Julius Abernethy

"Great food. One of my favorite places to take family and friends when we're celebrating something or a special..."

Mitch Franco

"Very nice, authentic, american style restaurant. Well curated wine list, wonderful menu, high-end..."

Mihai Dan Ispas

"It's an updated old school type classic spot. Think low light, red leather booths in a old school steakhouse vibe. I love to grab one of the booths..."

Joe V

"Absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional. Went on a Saturday night and it was packed. Very intiment setting with great..."

tonya martin

"Absolutely phenomenal food and great drinks! The waitress was a sweetheart and the staff were very kind. Highly..."

Heather Atkins (Freya)

"Best ribeye steak I've ever had. Dont get the grass fed one, get the regular boneless ribeye. Order it medium rare and it will melt in your mouth...."

Simon Kaulius

Dad's Donut Shop & Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"This is such a fun place to grab a treat with friends. I got the cinnamon dipped banana, and it was okay. If I were to go back I would get..."

Audrey Pulliam

"Dad’s Donuts has the best soft serve ice cream I have ever tried. 10/10 would..."

Freddy Joe

"Excellent Balboa bars and frozen bananas! Definitely a favorite when on Balboa Island now. Friendly and helpful staff and seating out front. We..."

Lana M.S

"I wish they had a place near where I live. The Balboa bar is the best! Nice big thick chunk of vanilla ice cream dipped in yummy chocolate then..."

M. H.

"Awesome place! I had the everything frozen banana. It was great. Lots of history in this..."

Paul Kauer

"This is a landmark… we’ve been coming here for years!!! 28 to be exact!!! The absolute freshest bakery you will ever encounter. Spotless!! The..."

Julie Shade

"They say there is always money in the banana stand, and you know what else is there? Delicious frozen bananas! This place will not disappoint if..."

Jimmy Allen

"My favourite spot was closed for whatever reason so I came here instead.Had the vanilla cone and chocolate covered banana with chocolate sprinkles...."

Rudy Ornelas

"We are here mid October and so happy that they have more than cold treats. Though I have had their frozen bananas and balboa bars, and they're..."

Jenna Squires

"Always a favorite when on Balboa Island. Friendly and helpful staff and seating out front. We enjoyed our bars while walking around the island. ..."

Michael Huntley

"We love coming to Balboa Island to walk around and have a relaxing time. We couldn't so that without getting a world famous Balboa bar. They have so..."

Kirk Provine

"We went here after we tried buying at the other place down the street. The other place didn’t take cash so we came here. Better service, bigger..."

jerry Z

"I’ve been coming here ever since I was a kid and it remains unchanged and amazing. I strongly recommend the vanilla balboa bar, dipped in..."

Matthew Bennion

"Dessert is my favorite meal of the day! Dad's Donut & Bakery is must go spot on Balboa island. They have giant chocolate chip cookies and delicious..."

jonatan rodriguez

"I was in town for a conference so I was strolling around after dinner by myself and was intrigued by the window. I got a small banana with all the..."

Jen Dyer

Provenance

87/100 (5191 ratings)

"Chef Cathy is awesome! The garden is amazing and they have FRESH strawberry just a reach away! This is an outstanding place to have a relaxing lunch..."

Ju G

"The food is delicious and the price is totally worth it. One of our favorites in Orange County. They have a very creative menu. Also, make sure you..."

Stephen Foster

"What an amazing place to go to in Newport Beach California! I would go as far as say one of the best places to go dine in Orange County,..."

Michael G Wallace

"Really good food, nicely presented in a comfortable setting. Herbs and small vegetables growing in the patio. Pretty nice wine list. The large..."

Richard Kawasaki

"On any clear day, this place is so lovely to enjoy in the outdoor seating area. You get to enjoy and see what you consume in the grow beds next to..."

Jennifer Pham

"I’ve been a regular customer for a few years now and I can’t think of enough positive things to say. The food is always delicious and the chefs..."

Samantha Sabath

"This was a work of art on our plates! We will absolutely be back again for our next special..."

Robin S

"Provenance is one of the best restaurants in the Orange County area. The menu is always updating to reflect the freshest ingredients, and it really..."

Sophia Pavlos

"Best food hidden in Newport Beach. Best service. Nice setting. Try everything. The hamburger 🍔 is super delicious..."

motasim hajaj

"Great food and service. I had the filet mignon was..."

Joey Bolohan

"This restaurant located in Newport Beach's Eastbluff Village Center along Upper Newport Bay has a great atmosphere. The chic rustic modern decor..."

Christian *

"Favorite restaurant for us. The menu changes weekly and each presentation is paired perfectly. I am a big dessert person and theirs are among the..."

Stephen Williams

"Great food and an amazing service makes for a great dining..."

James Farley

"Fresh and delicious food, a lot from their own garden. Good cocktail range too, again using a lot of their garden ingredients. We had the Double..."

Pete Rivett

"I currently live outside of Boston and during a business visit had the pleasure of being able to enjoy a meal, which as turned into many, at this..."

Kustom Products Inc

"Comfortable outdoor setting with surrounding garden. Frittata was delicious, eggs Benedict had a twist on the herb sauce. Desserts were tasty and..."

Elizabeth M

"It's tucked away in a corner of a small, understated shopping center in Newport Beach by the bluffs. By design, It doesn't look like much from the..."

Teddy Sainphor

The Dock

87/100 (3445 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"One of the high end places in the area with an amazing view, awesome food and excellent service. Everything on the menu is 5 stars and the whole..."

Igor Razumeiko

"It was a very good meal. We always share everything and usually get a few first course dishes, one or two seconds, depending how we feel after the..."

tk

"The dock has incredible food, service, and ambiance. Erik provided wonderful service and perfect wine pairings, and we loved every dish we tried...."

Lauren Farahnak

"Lamb chops! The pork belly! Bread pudding dessert! Scallops were great. Hamachi sashimi was great. Halibut was decent. Pear salad was good. Loved the..."

Richard Woo

"The food is amazing! The first time we came here all three of us ordered Scallops with Risotto and Brussels Sprouts. The dish was delicious. Last..."

Robin Armstrong

"Amazing ambience and delicious food. The service is perfect. Thanks for an amazing..."

Sydney Wang

"Great food, service and ambiance! We went yesterday for a birthday brunch and they were so nice about us running a little late. The drinks were..."

Claudia Diaz

"A quiet romantic dinner spot with great choice of seafood and poultry. The place is small and a little hide away, when the interior design is..."

Vee Dinh

"Excellent fine dining experience. We enjoyed the halibut, short ribs and scallops. Each entree had its own unique combination of sides, all tasty..."

Jon Kenn Siu

"We actually spotted this place paddle boarding in the harbor. After giving it a try we were blown away at the feeling you get walking in. It feels..."

Benjamin Rogers

Pizza Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

"Great dining experience all around. Excellent food and friendly and attentive service. I almost didn't go in as a first glance at the menu, the..."

Marjorie Lovell - work

"Amazing gyros and the Greek pizza with the gyro meat was absolutely amazing! The waitress was extremely friendly and made the experience at newport..."

Thea Park

"Thank you Chris for a warm welcome! Loved the fresh chips and..."

S

"Dropped in at Pizzabar tonight with a friend after watching the sunset over the beach - wow! It wasn't crowded, so we had the place (and Amber, the..."

andie hendrickson

"I eat here at least once a month. Their pizza is really good, I especially like how they add bacon to the Hawaiian. They have a quality beers on tap,..."

Adam “a_dub” White

"Gyros n steak fries on the peninsula. Greek food and pizza... I recommend biking in if parking is full. Service is very nice, professional and yet..."

Cerulean Fish

"Great food and service! We all ordered gyros and fries and they were delicious! The staff was super friendly and helpful as well, I would definitely..."

Ruth Lee

"Fantastic service, great food and awesome drink specials on Sunday. Loved the wings and at half price to boot. Looking forward to my next..."

John Hicks

"Excellent food and service. Good variety menu, clean restaurant. Fast but still high standards. Would come..."

Naz Sharif

"Very nice staff! Food was great! Guacamole was not to spicy. Neither the ceviche was spicy, just..."

Lyndia G

"Great location. Tons of menu options. Pizza was huge ( and super cheesy...guess that can be good or bad). Gyro was pretty..."

Bruce Mayberry

"Good food, great restaurant, nice staff, awesome atmosphere. Would definitely go back the next time I'm in..."

Zach

"Best restaurant in Newport Beach, every single item on the menu is beyond amazing. I've tried it all ! Thanks to..."

William Strunc

"Great food. Good people. What more does one need for a good..."

Waddana Ear

"Awesome place. Nice and clean. Great customer service and tasty..."

Neveen Farag

Wilma's Patio Restaurant

86/100 (2116 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We LOVE Wilma's Patio! It is one of our favorite go-to restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff is welcoming, helpful, cordial,..."

Sherry Skipper-Spurgeon

"Great brunch & mimosa! Sherry the owner, was fabulous! She gave us maps & the inside scoop on balboa island. Highly recommend..."

Kelli Cowan

"Great service and the food was brought out fast, and it was busy. The food was good too! Parking sucks but then again we went there to eat not park...."

Milo San

"Whenever on the Island we must stop at Wilma's for a meal. The food can only be described as "moms". The atmosphere is friendly and very attentive..."

Reginald Jackson Sr.

"Great food and terrific serve...love the patio dining...highly..."

Robin David Wardell

"The best Egg Enchiladas, ever!!!! Also, a great beer selection. But I go there for the people who work there and they are truly the salt of our..."

Richard Janics

"The food here is delicious! The Bombers are hearty and tasty, but my favorite is the pulled pork sandwich and their onion rings. They have healthy..."

Yeny Peña-Grafton

"My wife and I came to Wilmas while on our honeymoon. From the moment we came through the door we felt like royalty. We told our server it was our..."

Thomas Long

"I have always had the best meals here! Everything is delicious! The hosts, waiters, and helpers are so welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere is..."

Luanne Sisler English

"This place is great. Breakfast, lunch and dinner always has tasty food, excellent service and Island atmosphere. Love this..."

John Richard

"Delicious food, great location, casual environment and great service! Perfect breakfast or lunch spot while shopping in..."

Stephanie Bortmas

"Great food. Fun patio atmosphere. Dog friendly. Parking is a challenge but that's life on Balboa Island. Highly..."

Robert Jolley

"Our breakfast at Wilma's Patio was delicious and mostly affordable especially given inflation and prices going up. The restaurant is quite large with..."

Lisa (SuLi)

"We have been coming to Wilma's Patio for about 20 years now, ever since Marriott Newport Coast Villas opened up. This is a classic and Iconic..."

Erick Nielsen

"We had a fantastic time at this restaurant. The waitresses were full of positive energy, and the overall vibe of the place was great. We ordered a..."

Niiin

"It was a perfect Southern CA day for sitting outside along the sidewalk. They had a huge selection of teas (you can see the brand in the picture)...."

Tamra Benfield

"Wilma's menu reminded me of the old Marie Calenders food. It's such a cute, cheeky, and beachy spot. The parmesan sourdough burger hit the spot. ..."

David J. Ramirez

"Arrived a little after 8:20 on a Tuesday morning and was able to eat outside (5 of us). Was recommend and definitely recommend it as well. Food came..."

Chad

"Burger was great! The fact they blend their own beef patties is great and was delicious. Beer assortment was fantastic. Venue and service were great,..."

George Keane

"Had a wonderful Mother’s Day Lunch with my mother at Wilma's Patio Restaurant on Balboa Island. Everything was excellent! Even on a crazy busy..."

Randy Myers

"A casual restaurant in a great location, with an extensive and versatile menu, yummy food and friendly service! Their famous meatloaf sandwich..."

Kim the Kangaroo

"Best restaurant in the history of most..."

Kelley Newman

Crystal Cove Shake Shack

86/100 (3364 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a view! The line takes forever though! On a Saturday they should open both registers! Standing in the sun hungry waiting for food with kids not..."

Paola Regalado

"I hate to say anything because it's such a hidden Gem but if you don't say anything then hidden gems go away. Amazing to sit there facing the ocean..."

Stacey Kirkland Jacobi

"Yum, we got & shared: hot dogs, fries, root beer float, cookies n cream & mocha shake. Long line but fast service. Gorgeous views & had a fun drive..."

Kat Powell

"Where is the hottest dining destination for families in Orange County this summer? The Ruby’s Shake Shack! The Shake Shack has been a favorite..."

OC Mom Dining

"I have always passed this place but have always wanted to go, but they are usually super busy! I went on a Tuesday afternoon during sunset and it..."

Kassie Mcilwaine

"Great must stop at scenic spot for a quick bite and amazing views. Plenty of seating though people are always vying for the best spots. Food is..."

Anthony Gentry

"The turkey burger here was amazing. I also loved the cajun seasoning added to the fries. The chocolate and banana shake made it perfect. Parking..."

Identity Tron

"This place, at least for my family, is a special treat. I have 3 kids (8-12) and it cost us $103 to eat here. For us this is expensive. We drove from..."

Drew Hantula

"We went to the Crystal Cove Shake Shake on a beautiful Sunday evening. The line was long but moved quickly. The parking lot was tiny so I recommend..."

andi nicpon

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Crystal Cove Shake Shack with my family, and I must say, it was a truly delightful experience. From the..."

Hassan Aldarbesti

"I visited this location not much of a fan of Shake Shack in general. My experiences at locations away from the ocean have been poor, but this..."

Daniel Lee

"We visited on a Monday in early August at noon. The views are stunning. The food was typical lunch counter options you would find on a..."

Paul Nguyen

"I ate the best hamburger I've ever had in my life here! I really don't know if the hamburger was the best and probably wasn't, but dining with that..."

Emin Kursat Dogray

"This is a really awesome spot for a beach sunset snack/meal. Good burgers, fries, shakes, and views. The food was really really good and satisfying,..."

Nick Plewacki

Bluewater Grill

86/100 (3687 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Bluewater Grill is on a little inlet in Newport Beach. It has great seafood. There's paid street parking. There's not a whole lot of parking. We..."

Henry Farkas

"Great location by the docks with views of the water and yachts. The restaurant wasn’t too busy for a Saturday at noon, we were able to sit outside..."

Lily Ma

"Great staff, the food was ok/good, will for sure try something different next time. I’m not a sweet Entree type person so I chose poorly...."

Liz S

"Stopped by here for lunch based on a friend’s recommendation after arriving in Baltimore from Cali. I was mainly interested in crab cakes so based..."

Mark Jannesari

"Bluewater Grill is a fantastic seafood restaurant in Newport Beach on the Lido Peninsula that offers a very good variety of food along with beautiful..."

Tim Myers

"Our dinner at Blue water Grill was excellent! Everyone was happy with their order. Our little one loves salmon so I shared the Norway salmon and he..."

Amanda Gray-Steinacher

"Went here to celebrate a birthday party. The food was delicious. I had the shrimp cocktail and calamari as appetizers. Both were very good. As a..."

Mark Teodoro

"First time trying this place, not disappointed. The fish was cooked just right, although the lemon pepper mahimahi didn't have much of the lemon..."

takingalooksee

"Love to bring folks here, great food and service plus the view of the boats and harbor makes for a great experience. The cioppino is my..."

Jim Vosler

"I love this place. I love getting in the boat and heading over there. The staff is always awesome, the food is amazing, and such a great environment..."

Dean “Pink's Haberdashery” Stinson

"Quite spot on the Harbour, good food, my wife an I always go for lunch, crab cakes, clam chowder are..."

Patrick Mccarvel

"This was such a cute place! I'm so glad we found it. We didn't have a reservation, but they were kind to accommodate ua. The hostesses were very..."

Tatiana Grant

"Came here for our anniversary. This place is amazing, food was 10/10, drinks were really good, service was 11/10 . Will definitely be back. Oh, and..."

eddie j

"Sat outside near the boats. Great location, Although when I asked to be moved out of The full sun to a table in the shade, (which many were..."

Linda Hughes

"Would absolutely go back. I had swordfish for the first time and it was delicious!! My wife I believe had the Mahi Mahi which was also quite..."

Shaun Valentine

"Sat on the patio and enjoyed the “award winning” clam chowder. That was delicious as was the shrimp cocktail appetizer. Wasn’t super impressed..."

Kate McKay

"Stopped by blue water grill on the way to Carlsbad flower fields. Service was good and food was Ok. New england clam chowder was really great, highly..."

Sahar Meshksar

"Wonderful lunch with my daughter. Great food and peaceful..."

DeAndra Norwood - Gomez

Cafe Gratitude Newport

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cafe Gratitude is slightly hidden, but they did a good job with adding signs to lead customers to their place. The service was excellent. The staff..."

Allyne Marcon-Dawson

"Great vegan food, amazing patio & great smoothies and juices. The “chicken” and waffles are great, they will also custom the pizza to your..."

A

"Been here and loved it! Pictures are actually from the one in DTLA but looks like they have closed. Both locations Newport Bch and DTLA are nice. The..."

J C

"We loved this restaurant! The food is fresh and I love all the plant based options. We enjoyed everything we ordered, such great ideas. The service..."

Tina P

"Tried this place - really like the menu offerings. PS Coffee drinks only have non-dairy milk choices (no issue for me but FYI for others.) It was a..."

Patrick Erwin

"Café Gratitude is located behind Gracias Madre and in the same family. This location is small compared to the San Diego location I visited last..."

Frank Paulin

"We ordered two entrées from here. The Basil Pesto Kelp Noodles and the Spicy Buffalo Wrap. We had them delivered as we get quite a bit delivered..."

M& I

"Sat on the patio, there was shade and a nice breeze. Servers were friendly and the nachos came really quick. The pineapple upside down cake was..."

B Osborn

"First timer. Atmosphere is great. Clean, cool decor, spacious, indoor or outdoor seating. Love that entire menu is plant based. Actually tough to..."

Sherri

"Amazing food and service! This is organic, plant-based vegan food, so you might be thinking that it's bland or boring. Nothing could be further from..."

Bret Sage

Waterline

86/100 (2129 ratings)

"Excellent service. The halibut was amazing. The sauce makes it more tastier and flavorful. Great combination with some guacamole and bacon with..."

Diane Hoang

"Absolutely stunning experience at the Waterline. Breakfast was perfectly prepared. Service was top notch! Thank you Victoria our waitress. Best..."

Tony D

"My wife too me here to Celebrate my 30th bday. Had a great time. Admirer the setup of booths/tables. Loved the view during sundown. Food was amazing..."

M M

"Id never had a server go as far is as ours did i asked for Dr. Pepper he said he doesnt think they have it let me see. This man came back like 8..."

Vincen Shirk

"It was good but not excellent. With the google rating of 4.7 my expectations were extremely high. I’ve been to many 4.5+ restaurants around the..."

steve alexander

"Great place to have a special occasion. The atmosphere is laid back but elegant. The bartender and front of house staff were amazing - extremely..."

Matt (teosum)

"Delicious food. Very clean nice restaraunt. Perfect for a date. Did i mention the food is..."

Trina Sanchez

"Great Steak Wellington! Enjoyed the beautiful patio table overlooking the boats. I also think it's great that they had a kid sized portion of Salmon..."

Mark Maleitzke

"Their Sunday brunch is top rate with outstanding service. Clean plates and silverware were constantly supplied. Omelet station had everything you..."

David Forward

"We did a company lunch event. If you love seafood, great menu. They had 3 non seafood items, visually the non seafood didn't compare to the others...."

MrZabal1

"Came here for dinner one night for Newport Beach restaurant week and to try there's three course prefix menu. The food and the service were both..."

Dani S

"Fantastic. Ask for Crystal as server-- amazing!!! Great food extremely elegant a gorgeous showplace. California subtle beauty at it's finest...."

Pamela Raby

"Beautiful, excellent food and excellent..."

Tamara Novotnykaup

"Tl;dr: pricey but delicious. Very accommodating. Great food choices. The Sunday brunch is expensive but worth it if you can eat a lot, great sore..."

Neal Tambe

"Waterline Bar has a beautiful setting; outdoor seating along the water next to the yachts. It’s open to the public, and great to just sit and..."

Emily Volpano

"Great service. JOSE was our waiter this morning. My two daughters had the pancakes and I had the chicken /waffles. Everything was delicious. I would..."

Adrien Barajas

Current Coastal Cuisine

Newport Beach Brewing Company

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great spot to watch all the games, large selection of craft beer and the best patio on the..."

Micah Schiesel

"Being from Arizona I was exited to try a new place! And they were by far amazing. The best margarita pizza w/chicken I have ever had and it paired..."

Amelia Muser

"Amazing place! Food was on point... Service was great.... And their beer is really..."

Alejandro Guzman

"Beer was cold, flavorful and refreshing. Sat at the bar and enjoyed beverages, I had beer battered chicken fingers, wife had beer battered fish and..."

Jack Fitzpatrick

"I went there yesterday with my Grandma, who by the way is 95, and everything was fabulous! Our server was awesome and the food was delicious! And..."

Heather Czerlonek Breitwieser

"Great service from Ashley, she was the only one on, she was very friendly and on top of the ball. Juan (manager?) Did a great job supporting the..."

Tommy Miller

"The beer is excellent along with the food and service .. great place..."

Mike Willette

"The Ahi Tuna sandwich was excellent! Great patio with cold beers, you could not ask for..."

Christine Carder Heban

"A great place for beer and pizza while watching a..."

Marie Jill

"Good beer, good food and good service. Our waitress Valerie was on top of everything and there was no cover for the fight..."

Seb Pedreira

"I was there for an MIT alumni event. They treated our group very well. The beer was awesome, as was the food. Next time I'm out that way, I'll stop..."

Hajime Sano

"When my wife and I rollerblade on the boardwalk we always stop off and have a drink and a bite to eat afterwards. We've always received fantastic..."

Greg-Tammy Shelton

"Great beer, great atmosphere and awesome Bartender! Thanks, Chuck!..."

Desirae Kelley

"Good food and great beer! Check out the keg urinal in the men's room. True tap to tap..."

Amelia John Swords

"Clay was awesome! Great food and a fun, laid back patio! If I didn't live in Texas, that would be my spot..."

Maggie Ofria

"Great food, delicious beer, and an extremely friendly staff. I came all the way from Detroit to see this brewery, and I totally would do it..."

Devon Truscott

"A place you HAVE to stop by when you are in Newport Beach. Great beers, great food, and great staff. Fantastic vibes and a fun place to..."

Christian P. Simmons

"Had the lobster tacos and the tart mango ale. Unbelievably delicious, can’t wait to..."

Denise A. Hennessee

"Great food ... Wings, Pretzels and Mac & Cheese Pizza w/ bacon - need I say more. Great beer too with a very relaxed atmosphere..."

Goodwin Boise

"BH- went above and beyond taking care of us for a new birth celebration in our family. Thanks a million Newport..."

Timothy Reeves

"First visit � Our waitress was amazing food was so taste..."

Yvonne Razo

"Amazing food and service! Everyone was incredibly positive after serving st paddys! Next time we're in town we'll be..."

Candace Hassell

"Rockin' burger, ceviche was excellent, and amazing clam..."

Jeanna Cash

"The tuna tasting is off the hook. Tuna 2 ways. Poke and seared ahi. Great home brews. Good atmosphere. Great..."

Shane Turner

"Super fun 🤩 lots of bike parking and outdoor seating. The food was good, service was fast and environment was nice! Try the pretzel appetizer- it..."

WEST Coast

"We stopped here after a long walk and the beers, the atmosphere, the service and the food all hit the mark. They have a great selection of beers and..."

chriswfo

"A bar with good food. Surprise! Good selection of their own beers 🍻 Spicy link sausage with Brisket sandwich was good. Brussels sprouts were..."

Christian Da Costa

"Love this place! The food was great! I love the decor too. Old ship theme throughout! They did an amazing job of finding unique ways to incorporate..."

R M

"The service was good, the food was great, the remodel is wonderful. The IPA needs a little work, the sour was superb. The only reason I gave it 4..."

Albert Baloiu

"This place is great! The staff is friendly and lots of fun, the food is an amazing elevated take on standard bar food, and the drinks are delicious...."

Alexandra DellaVecchia

"7/26/2023 The food was pretty good and we had a number of appetizers and entrees. The server was nice but there were some delays along the way,..."

Aaron Prohaska

"This place is awesome. We had great service and the food and beer was absolutely on point. Hop commodore is a great breakfast beer. Keep up the..."

kevinkillsit

"Excellent beer. The hocus pocus was an incredible twist on their usual stout with pumpkin spice and cinnamon. The service was the best I've seen at..."

Alexander Olson

"Amazing place, good food and beverages. Good place to spend time watching your favorite sports. Amazing and delicious..."

felipe galvan

"The best bartender experience I’ve had in Newport. I lived in Costa Mesa for years and wish I knew of this place then. Good food and great service..."

Joshua Phillips

"1st time here. Big enough place with outside patio dining. Got the brussels and fish and chips brussel was delicious. And their fries were super good..."

Daniel Balver

"JP is the best bartender we’ve ever had!!! We love coming to Helmsman because of him. He always has a smile on his face and takes such good care of..."

Tarah Ayala

"Had the barriria tacos, fish tacos, fish and chips...all were Good. Good beer. Servers were really friendly and provided great..."

m s

"Helmsman Ale House is a bustling place favored by locals, great for watching a game or meeting with friends. They have a good and varied food menu..."

M A S

"It had a great lively environment with nicely toned background music and lovely tasty food and it’s own choice of in-house brews. Five adults had a..."

Tadhg McSherry

"Had a great time at the Helmsman! Fantastic Bloody Mary to recover from the night before. Awesome spot to watch games and they have a ton of..."

Dustin Boeger

"Didn’t expected this level of food quality. It was delicious, the beer selection plentiful and the bartender, who was the waiter as well, was very..."

Palisaden Honko

Cassidy's Bar & Grill

"The last Friday one day only "Special" was delicious! Slided Prime Rib sandwich with Ranch Beans and Mac Cheese. They need to do this one..."

Rod Jeheber

"Best Burger in the peninsula. Won't have it any other way. The Scotch Bonnet sauce and A1 is the combination of all combos. My go to spot for a..."

Cali Custom Kings

"OMG. First, best burger you will ever have. Don't think. GET. THE. BURGER. Second, super friendly people! Bartenders and guests and others, awesome..."

Dan Doron

"Great Dive Bar! Had an absolute perfectly executed Back Yard BBQ style burger with the most amazing pepper sauce! Good..."

Craig Swanson

"My favorite bar in Newport. Great staff, pool tables and the best patty melt in Orange..."

Greg Sutton

"After a long day at the beach, you need a burger at Cassidy’s. Hits different. Great spot to relax, recharge and..."

Peter Hodgson

"If you haven't had the Patty Melt at Cassidy's...... YOU HAVE NOT LIVED! Do yourself a favor..... go to Cassidys... try the Patty Melt....put lots..."

John Johnson

"Eugene is always the king of making burgers and slanging drinks! Get a bomb pop shot and a burger! You won't be disappointed. The sauce is..."

Kristen Codey

"Cassidy's has one of the best burgers in town. The drinks are always cold and well worth it. It's a great place to chill out with friends. You can..."

Amanda Taylor

"Great locals hangout, expect to get a good burger and..."

christopher igou

"BEST Burger in town! Love this place and go there pretty much on a weekly basis. Great cocktails, and near the beach. Gets very busy at lunch..."

Sandy Peterson

"Amazing dive bar with a killer patty melt. The bar tender does it..."

Dustine Stevens

"Fun place. Been there for first time ever after lock down and I totally liked the vibe. Will go there again for..."

Babak Valizadeh

"Been coming here forever. Cheap beer, couple pool tables, a chill local spot. Just don't be one of those typical tourists if you decide to come hang..."

Steven S

"Great service, great people and if you're single double thumbs..."

Dutch Digler

"Great food and service. Easy..."

Puddingstone

"My favorite dive bar! Husband and I shared our first kiss here 28 years ago, after the posh dinner elsewhere. The burgers are, without doubt, the..."

Corinne Dekker

"Love the local ambiance and giant shots! Can't pass this place..."

Leah Evans

Mama's Comfort Food & Cocktails

Wheelchair Accessible

"There is nothing like Mama's when it comes to comfort food! Mama certainly knows best when it comes to dishing up creamy sausage biscuits and gravy,..."

Jacqueline Vita

"Our server was awesome! The food is amazing, and you will be full! The menu is pretty expansive, and a bit overwhelming, but everything is very..."

Justin Kerr

"The food is great. My waitress, Heather, was awesome. They have a dock, so you can drive up in your boat and enjoy some good food. I can only give 4..."

Keith Peevyhouse

"The food was filling and tasted great. I wish the bottomless mimosas didn't cost $20 on top of our meals... The chicken and waffles killed it and I..."

Dana Darr

"The service was very good. Amazing views and excellent food. The staff was very helpful since it was our first time at the restaurant. I recommend..."

Clay Youngberg

"Very good fried chicken. The waffle was crisp but average. The good thing was big portions. The bad thing was the long..."

Nicole Mazzilli

"The pancakes and waffles are a must!!! Crispy and hearty; served with both classic syrup and gravy. Great service and lovely..."

mirna alfy

"Amazing food, great views and top-notch..."

Drew

"Great morning ocean breeze through open window dining on the water! CA. says "Yes!" to..."

Renee Garnett

"I was pleasantly surprised by Mama's. It has a classy yet very casual , comfortable feel. The food is very good and they have specials every day...."

Mark Andrews

Juliette Kitchen & Bar

"Always pleased with Juliette Kitchen & Bar! We keep coming back and this place never lets us down. Good wine list, and great food. We had the..."

Ed Miskevich

"Great environment and good food. The bloody Mary left some to be desired. The Beef Hash was very good and so was the French Toast! Overall, I would..."

Evan Carey

"Nice space, good service, high quality drinks & food. A little spendy but probably on par for the area. A gem for the strip mall setting. If you..."

danielle klinkhamer

"Friendly service. Great food. Definitely recommend Juliette..."

mimi

"The service and food was amazing. The old fashion was just right as well I highly recommend the king crab..."

Brian Stephens

"A warm, charming, and quaint Juliette Kitchen & Bar surprises guests in a classy yet odd strip center. You could picture it as a converted..."

Jesse Sherer

"Food is great both times i have been there. Second time was S L O W service, food took very long to get out however we did receive a free dessert and..."

Justin Ghio

"First visit with my daughter who works down the street. I had Chicken Pesto Sandwich which came with BBQ potato chips. Very good. We shared an..."

Celeste Lavacot

"Love his place! The ambience is perfect, the service is perfect, and the food is perfect. Their menu changes often to reflect the season. I like..."

Mary C

"Went here for lunch for the first time. Food was outstanding, interesting flavors and very pleasing both to the eye and the palate. Atmosphere is..."

L. Rauch

Gulfstream

85/100 (9039 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Best of the best!! No comment The food was very fresh, everything was presented with care and professionalism. I think the chef is making a good..."

Ibrahim N

"Pleasant restaurant that resembles a steak house but then for fish. There is a nice terrace in front. Noisy unfortunately as next to a busy road...."

David Simons

"9/2023 update. I had previously highly recommended the tuna burger which I can no longer do. I have been twice in the past 30 days and the tuna..."

Diana G

"The food is So Dang good!!! The atmosphere is impeccable. The service is either STELLAR or pretentious. So sad when you get a rude server. They..."

Dusty Jeffers

"One of my absolute all time favorite Restaurants. Really classy atmosphere and service, great architecture and setting. We visit Newport very..."

Erick Nielsen

"My best place to have salmon and seafood.. it’s not my first time .. I really like gulf stream food so fresh and tasty .. i love the atmosphere and..."

R S

"Woow the mustard BBQ beef rib is delicious! The kale salad is also very yummy. The wait was long but certainly worth every minute. We will go back..."

Ali

"I went to celebrate my birthday, it was amazing. Mi throat was delicios and the bring me a dessert with a..."

Livia Velasquez

"You have to try their signature biscuits WITH honey! They’re excellent! Hot, fresh and fluffy on the inside. I LOVE their New Orleans BBQ shrimp..."

Matthew Tsou

"My wife heard about Gulfstream…and we went. WORTH.THE.WAIT!!! We didn’t have a reservation. Definitely going..."

Ron Hada

"A Newport staple- great for lunch or dinner- food is consistently good, service is fantastic, and always busy. Bar, dining room, or patio seating as..."

Tyler Brown

"Beautiful location and building with large open kitchen. Fish selection is great and FRESH. Think they overhyped the biscuits but they were still..."

Jonathan Davis

"This place is incredibly fancy. The ambiance and decorations are really cool. It’s very open and there’s lots of natural light. A very refreshing..."

Quinton Dickerson

"Casey was our amazing server with the sweetest most genuine smile. She made the night a pleasure. Plus we had the best seats in the house at the bar..."

Giannina Guerrero-Holder

"Gulfstream came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The ambiance is refined casual and reminds me a lot of Hillstone / Houston’s (though a..."

Brooke Young

"By far the best clam chowder i have ever had, ever! Service was great! Ambiance was nice! Food was delicious. I also had the seared ahí salad which..."

Ana Maria Olmos

"Very nice place to eat...small menu but great upscale food...the Brussels were..."

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