Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
This is a tiny little place right on the boardwalk, and a short 10 minute stroll from our beach house. The fish is so fresh, the service is good and the bartenders are really nice.
30 locals recommend
Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill
2304 W OceanfrontThis is a tiny little place right on the boardwalk, and a short 10 minute stroll from our beach house. The fish is so fresh, the service is good and the bartenders are really nice.
This is very family friendly - food is great - service is great.- prices are really reasonable. There is almost always a line and no bar to hang out at inside, so you're likely to be waiting outside for your table.
68 locals recommend
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport BlvdThis is very family friendly - food is great - service is great.- prices are really reasonable. There is almost always a line and no bar to hang out at inside, so you're likely to be waiting outside for your table.
Trendy place right on the bay. The food is good and they have a decent wine list.
22 locals recommend
Zinqué
3446 Via OportoTrendy place right on the bay. The food is good and they have a decent wine list.
Excellent Italian food and amazing sausage. Often crowded in the summer so make a reservation. Also an easy walk from our beach house.
14 locals recommend
Sabatino's Sausage Company
251 Shipyard WayExcellent Italian food and amazing sausage. Often crowded in the summer so make a reservation. Also an easy walk from our beach house.
Just a couple of blocks away from our beach place. Really good pizza and I like their salads too.
29 locals recommend
Gina's Pizza
3142 W Balboa BlvdJust a couple of blocks away from our beach place. Really good pizza and I like their salads too.
They are well-known for their salads. Get the combo! Lots of people call ahead and do take out since the restaurant, itself, is pretty tiny.
22 locals recommend
Ho Sum Bistro
3112 Newport BlvdThey are well-known for their salads. Get the combo! Lots of people call ahead and do take out since the restaurant, itself, is pretty tiny.
A great place for a date night or fancy dinner. The food is fabulous as is the service. The wine list is very very pricey. Even the corkage fee is high at around $40. But it's a great special occasion place. There is no bar. Reservations are strongly recommended.
16 locals recommend
The Dock
2816 Lafayette AveA great place for a date night or fancy dinner. The food is fabulous as is the service. The wine list is very very pricey. Even the corkage fee is high at around $40. But it's a great special occasion place. There is no bar. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Woody's Diner
3461 Via LidoA classic diner. Food is good, prices are reasonable.
Chihuahua Cerveza
3107 Newport BlvdGood Mexican food, beers on tap, close to our house!
Wild Taco
407 31st StGood Mexican food, great taco selection, lots of TVs showing sports
Drinks & Nightlife
The restaurant is pretty expensive and a little stuffy for our taste, but the bar is great with its view of the ocean. They almost always have live music at happy hour. And the bar menu is very tasty.
24 locals recommend
21 Oceanfront
2100 W OceanfrontThe restaurant is pretty expensive and a little stuffy for our taste, but the bar is great with its view of the ocean. They almost always have live music at happy hour. And the bar menu is very tasty.
Mutt's is a great beach bar/restaurant. It's actually my husband's favorite spot. Usually not super crowded at night, it's hopping during the day. The whole menu is great from the pizza (my husband's favorite), to salads, sandwiches and even breakfast. And they serve schooners of beer. You can't go wrong here.
40 locals recommend
Mutt Lynch's
2300 W OceanfrontMutt's is a great beach bar/restaurant. It's actually my husband's favorite spot. Usually not super crowded at night, it's hopping during the day. The whole menu is great from the pizza (my husband's favorite), to salads, sandwiches and even breakfast. And they serve schooners of beer. You can't go wrong here.
Essentials
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd They also have a huge liquor department.