Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Historic/Great food/Located on oldest residential street in California near the Mission. Decadent Southern-style lunches & brunches with massive Bloody Marys served on a shaded patio.
18 locals recommend
Ramos House Cafe
31752 Los Rios StHistoric/Great food/Located on oldest residential street in California near the Mission. Decadent Southern-style lunches & brunches with massive Bloody Marys served on a shaded patio.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner/Takes you back into time/Beach cottages built back in the 1940s/Sits right on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Can make reservation on Open Table. Closes at 9:30pm.
80 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner/Takes you back into time/Beach cottages built back in the 1940s/Sits right on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Can make reservation on Open Table. Closes at 9:30pm.
Island-inspired seaside spot with patio bar, offering a diverse menu, tropical drinks & live music.
26 locals recommend
Billy's at the Beach
2751 West Coast HwyIsland-inspired seaside spot with patio bar, offering a diverse menu, tropical drinks & live music.
Compact Californian cafe draws a crowd with coffee drinks & menu full of largely vegetarian options. Great for breakfast or lunch. Closes at 5 pm.
56 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe & Market
3222 East Coast HwyCompact Californian cafe draws a crowd with coffee drinks & menu full of largely vegetarian options. Great for breakfast or lunch. Closes at 5 pm.
Authentic Japanese cuisine. Sushi, sashimi & tempura served up at a sushi bar, in the dining room, or on the patio. Dinner starts at 5:30pm.
Kitayama
101 Bayview PlAuthentic Japanese cuisine. Sushi, sashimi & tempura served up at a sushi bar, in the dining room, or on the patio. Dinner starts at 5:30pm.
Bamboo Bistro
2600 East Coast HwyThai/Vietnamese cuisine. Nice ambiance.
Festive go-to for steaks, seafood & martinis in a lodgelike space with booths & white tablecloths. Great happy hour, too.
16 locals recommend
The Bungalow Restaurant
2441 East Coast HwyFestive go-to for steaks, seafood & martinis in a lodgelike space with booths & white tablecloths. Great happy hour, too.
Situated right on Pacific Coast Highway with unobstructed beach views, Surf City USA's newest shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination Pacific City is now open. Inspired by modern craftsman beach bungalows, Pacific City features patio dining, outdoor movie nights, and inviting spaces to hang out and simply enjoy the oceanfront view. One such space, LOT 579 (named after the nearby lifeguard towers), will boast an artisan market inspired by California cuisine, with locally sourced food experiences, demonstration offerings, and unique retail all under one roof.
213 locals recommend
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwySituated right on Pacific Coast Highway with unobstructed beach views, Surf City USA's newest shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination Pacific City is now open. Inspired by modern craftsman beach bungalows, Pacific City features patio dining, outdoor movie nights, and inviting spaces to hang out and simply enjoy the oceanfront view. One such space, LOT 579 (named after the nearby lifeguard towers), will boast an artisan market inspired by California cuisine, with locally sourced food experiences, demonstration offerings, and unique retail all under one roof.
A '40s-style chain diner serving breakfast & American comfort fare, salads & shakes. Overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is located right above the Beachcomber Cafe. This is now owned by Ruby's. Look for the yellow shack right on Pacific Coast Highway.
32 locals recommend
Crystal Cove Shake Shack
7703 East Coast HwyA '40s-style chain diner serving breakfast & American comfort fare, salads & shakes. Overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is located right above the Beachcomber Cafe. This is now owned by Ruby's. Look for the yellow shack right on Pacific Coast Highway.
Waterfront location with Baja-style eats like shrimp tacos & chile relleno & a lively happy hour.
18 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Newport Beach
251 Pacific Coast HwyWaterfront location with Baja-style eats like shrimp tacos & chile relleno & a lively happy hour.
Californian meals & classic cocktails offered in a sophisticated setting with a spacious patio. Closes at 10pm.
Oak Grill Newport Beach
690 Newport Center DrCalifornian meals & classic cocktails offered in a sophisticated setting with a spacious patio. Closes at 10pm.
Pacific Edge Hotel's beachside deck is a festive spot for American seafood & colorful cocktails.
38 locals recommend
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow LnPacific Edge Hotel's beachside deck is a festive spot for American seafood & colorful cocktails.
Carefully presented entrees & desserts star at this unmarked establishment with upscale cuisine. Located near the circle in Orange and in a historic building. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Casual.
40 locals recommend
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
141 South Glassell StreetCarefully presented entrees & desserts star at this unmarked establishment with upscale cuisine. Located near the circle in Orange and in a historic building. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Casual.
Stunning city views. Upscale hilltop venue dotted with koi ponds & waterfalls, with a New American menu & long wine list. Opens at 4:30pm during the week. Open for bunch and dinner on the weekends. Happy hour 4:30-6:30pm.
69 locals recommend
Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveStunning city views. Upscale hilltop venue dotted with koi ponds & waterfalls, with a New American menu & long wine list. Opens at 4:30pm during the week. Open for bunch and dinner on the weekends. Happy hour 4:30-6:30pm.
Upscale Italian fare, handmade pasta & wine served in a classy space at the Resort at Pelican Hill.
Andrea
22701 S Pelican Hill RdUpscale Italian fare, handmade pasta & wine served in a classy space at the Resort at Pelican Hill.
Perched on a hilltop, this eatery serves up California fare in a country-club casual setting. If you sit in the bar, this place is great for watching sport events.
11 locals recommend
Pelican Grill
22800 S Pelican Hill RdPerched on a hilltop, this eatery serves up California fare in a country-club casual setting. If you sit in the bar, this place is great for watching sport events.
Bar & grill chain boasting open-air setting, classic American fare & refreshing cocktails. Best deviled eggs and chicken meatballs around.
11 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
555 Newport Center DrBar & grill chain boasting open-air setting, classic American fare & refreshing cocktails. Best deviled eggs and chicken meatballs around.
This craft beer, wine, bottle shop and public house owned by Newport Beach natives is now open at Lido Marina Village. Enjoy a wide array of carefully collected and selected small batch beers, wines by the bottle and glass, and a tapas style menu of small bites, tasty offerings and delicious California coastal cuisine. Lido Bottle Works is focused on offering locally sourced and sustainable ingredients in a stylish yet casual environment for locals and visitors alike. Expect winemaker and brewer events, an art gallery, live music, and more.
7 locals recommend
Lido Bottle Works
3408 Via OportoThis craft beer, wine, bottle shop and public house owned by Newport Beach natives is now open at Lido Marina Village. Enjoy a wide array of carefully collected and selected small batch beers, wines by the bottle and glass, and a tapas style menu of small bites, tasty offerings and delicious California coastal cuisine. Lido Bottle Works is focused on offering locally sourced and sustainable ingredients in a stylish yet casual environment for locals and visitors alike. Expect winemaker and brewer events, an art gallery, live music, and more.
Rustic-chic hangout pairing locally sourced American fare with handmade craft cocktails.
10 locals recommend
ARC
3321 Hyland AvenueRustic-chic hangout pairing locally sourced American fare with handmade craft cocktails.
Featuring a cutting edge menu of prime steaks and fresh seafood accompanied by live music.
34 locals recommend
Mastro's Ocean Club
8112 East Coast HwyFeaturing a cutting edge menu of prime steaks and fresh seafood accompanied by live music.
Neighborhood nook with outdoor seating offering pastries & sandwiches along with coffee & smoothies. Closes at 5pm.
37 locals recommend
Rose Bakery Cafe
3536 East Coast HwyNeighborhood nook with outdoor seating offering pastries & sandwiches along with coffee & smoothies. Closes at 5pm.
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific has been a fixture to Newport Beach for over 80 years. Located in the Cannery Village, specializing in more than the freshest and most flavorful seafood. In our water-level Grill Room, enjoy a sophisticated menu of delicious steaks, chops and salads prepared with flair & imagination. Order one of our famous margaritas or a favorite cocktail at our upstairs Jellyfish Bar and enjoy the scene. Choose from Japanese specialties & sushi at the Sushi Bar. Looking for outdoors? Dine al fresco on our heated & enclosed patio where you can relax and watch luxury yachts cruise past on the Rhine Channel. Be sure to check out their Award winning Wine List with selection
82 locals recommend
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AveCannery Seafood of the Pacific has been a fixture to Newport Beach for over 80 years. Located in the Cannery Village, specializing in more than the freshest and most flavorful seafood. In our water-level Grill Room, enjoy a sophisticated menu of delicious steaks, chops and salads prepared with flair & imagination. Order one of our famous margaritas or a favorite cocktail at our upstairs Jellyfish Bar and enjoy the scene. Choose from Japanese specialties & sushi at the Sushi Bar. Looking for outdoors? Dine al fresco on our heated & enclosed patio where you can relax and watch luxury yachts cruise past on the Rhine Channel. Be sure to check out their Award winning Wine List with selection
Old-school Italian fare is the star at this versatile eatery featuring an in-house deli counter.
14 locals recommend
Sabatino's Sausage Company
251 Shipyard WayOld-school Italian fare is the star at this versatile eatery featuring an in-house deli counter.
New York-style Italian eatery offering pasta, pizza, seafood & wine in a family-friendly setting.
6 locals recommend
Ciao
223 Marine AveNew York-style Italian eatery offering pasta, pizza, seafood & wine in a family-friendly setting.
The world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, known for its innovative cuisine and celebrity following. Located at Lido Marina Village. Designed by a noted Paris -based architect, the restaurant occupies Lido’s premier two-story waterfront space at the tip of the Main Deck, featuring incredible views of the Newport Harbor. Enter this breathtaking restaurant from the main Village street or from your Duffy on the harbor side. Nobu Newport Beach at Lido features indoor and outdoor dining experiences, sushi bar and lounge. Prepare to be amazed! $$$$
31 locals recommend
Nobu Newport Beach
3450 Via OportoThe world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, known for its innovative cuisine and celebrity following. Located at Lido Marina Village. Designed by a noted Paris -based architect, the restaurant occupies Lido’s premier two-story waterfront space at the tip of the Main Deck, featuring incredible views of the Newport Harbor. Enter this breathtaking restaurant from the main Village street or from your Duffy on the harbor side. Nobu Newport Beach at Lido features indoor and outdoor dining experiences, sushi bar and lounge. Prepare to be amazed! $$$$
Award-winning family-owned, family-run Mexican restaurant and cantina since 1966. An extensive menu includes Mama’s fresh chicken soup, Quesadilla Avila, Sizzling Fajitas, and authentic soft tacos made with fresh tortillas. Savor our delicious dishes with their world-famous Cadillac Margarita.
16 locals recommend
Avila's El Ranchito - Corona Del Mar
2515 East Coast HwyAward-winning family-owned, family-run Mexican restaurant and cantina since 1966. An extensive menu includes Mama’s fresh chicken soup, Quesadilla Avila, Sizzling Fajitas, and authentic soft tacos made with fresh tortillas. Savor our delicious dishes with their world-famous Cadillac Margarita.
Serving hearty portions of Cuban & Spanish classics like paella & roast chicken in a basic setting. Very casual.
13 locals recommend
Felix Continental Cafe
36 Plaza SquareServing hearty portions of Cuban & Spanish classics like paella & roast chicken in a basic setting. Very casual.
Rustic, garden-style eatery with upscale, locally sourced American fare, cocktails & regional wines.
10 locals recommend
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills RdRustic, garden-style eatery with upscale, locally sourced American fare, cocktails & regional wines.
Tropical setting for upmarket Mexican fare & margaritas made with an extensive list of tequilas. $$$$
73 locals recommend
Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
7832 Pacific Coast HwyTropical setting for upmarket Mexican fare & margaritas made with an extensive list of tequilas. $$$$
High-end Mexican-Californian fare by Rick Bayless in refined environs with a tequila lounge & patio.
15 locals recommend
RED O "Taste of Mexico"
143 Newport Center DrHigh-end Mexican-Californian fare by Rick Bayless in refined environs with a tequila lounge & patio.
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
25 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
451 Newport Center DrRelaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
Petite fixture featuring upscale pub eats, craft cocktails & draft beer in a sophisticated setting.
8 locals recommend
Royal Hen
311 Marine AvePetite fixture featuring upscale pub eats, craft cocktails & draft beer in a sophisticated setting.
Seasonal New American small plates served amidst industrial New York-themed decor & an open kitchen.
17 locals recommend
Broadway by Amar Santana
328 Glenneyre StSeasonal New American small plates served amidst industrial New York-themed decor & an open kitchen.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant/Bar. This places stays open late and has live music starting around 9pm. Classic locals hot spot.
41 locals recommend
The Quiet Woman
3224 CA-1Restaurant/Bar. This places stays open late and has live music starting around 9pm. Classic locals hot spot.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping mall, Koi pond. Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Macys, Nordstroms.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor shopping mall, Koi pond. Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Macys, Nordstroms.