Location: Newport Beach
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Where to eat Seafood food in Newport Beach: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Newport Beach, California, United States. Part unspoiled nature, part manmade wonder and part luxury paradise, Newport Beach enchants every type of traveler to its glowing shores. Trendsetters flock to the shopping havens of open air Fashion Island, the seaside shops of Corona Del Mar and the new developments on Newport Coast. The estuary on Back Bay is a birder's paradise, while the protected beach at Crystal Cove is favored by hikers. Surfers catch the best breaks on The Wedge while families enjoy the Fun Zone on Balboa Peninsula.
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10. Newport Landing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By help32250
Still wonderful ... BUT:* GONE is that incredible Reuben Sandwich (I know it is primarily a seafood restaurant but if you ever had that Reuben you might say otherwise),* GONE is the Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay (the very hard-to-find Russian River version) that was sooooo exceptionally great at any price, and* GONE is that wonderful seating area that was right in front of the bar ... the seating area with THE most commanding view of the Newport Harbor of any restaurant there, and* GONE is "John", their exceptionally personable and concerned manager (he left for the right reason: retirement ... but as nice as their management is, we still miss him). "Jaime", a server assistant who has been there for over 30 years, is still doing everything he can to make your dining experience good.The "bar menu" is wonderful and all of the items on it are as dependable as they are delicious. But ask for the Crab Cake to be cooked maybe 30 seconds longer so as to enjoy it with a bit more "crisp" finish. It may look a little burned, but it is in looks only ... not the exceptional flavor. And Newport Landing makes them fresh ... they do not buy them from a supplier.Given the fact that they no longer serve Sonoma Cutrer, we bring our own wine. But I think a $15 corkage fee is exorbitant considering there's no effort in opening a screw-top bottle and they do not provide any "wine management" in its serving. And for those of you who might say "screw top wine and you are complaining about a corkage fee" I say do the math. Ten seconds to open and serve a glass is one heck of an hourly rate, let alone service surcharge. I know they are trying to make up for their lost profit on the wine but geeeeez.Newport Landing is still our go-to restaurant in Newport Beach. But gone are some of the things that made it really really exceptional.
9. The Cannery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By Cape-SoCal
What a wonderful end to a perfect day. My nieces bridal shower that my wife workers in for so long. Followed by my BIL and I setting up for her bachelorette party followed by a wonder Duffy party with hors dâoeuvres and libations. We ended up pulling up to the Cannery. The boat valet was very helpful and the ambiance of sitting outside right in the center of the restaurant was magical. The 9 of us enjoyed a wonderful evening. Great wine and drinks. And the fool was spectacular. The trout, the scallops, the pasta and shrimpAnd even a vegan dish was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this establishment. We have been coming to NPB for decades and have never eaten here before. Our loss. Glad that other family members did. Whether you come for just dinner lunch or a special occasion it was magical.
8. Rusty Pelican
Overall Ratings
4 based on 833 reviews
With spectacular waterfront views and an eclectic menu of fresh seafood and tender steaks, it's no wonder Rusty Pelican has become a Newport Beach dining destination. We are proud to be a recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2011, 2012, 2
Reviewed By Stanman5025
The caesar salad was very low quality--wrong lettuce and no anchovies. The chef' special (Alaska halibut) was very second rate particularly when considering the price of $45. Not a good quality of meat and came only with mashed potatoes, no veggies. They touted the Key Lime pie, but again quality and taste were disappointing.
7. Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 715 reviews
Established in 1996, Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach was the original inspiration for what hasbecome the leading premium seafood restaurant chain in Southern California. Owner-operated since its inception, the waterfront restaurant on the docks in histor
Reviewed By Mangalito
We went to celebrate a birthday and it turned out to be a fabulous dining experirnce. My spouse had the Lobster bake, while my daughter had the Lobster dish, I had the Ciopino, my son in law the Linguinei with shrimp and my grandson had the the fried seafood platter. All were superb, the sides were very tasty and the portions were so large, that some was taken home!Thank you for your review, we appreciate it and hope we can serve you again soon!
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6. Tommy Bahama's Island Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Tommy Bahama Island Grille is conveniently located in Corona del Mar Plaza, minutes from Fashion Island, John Wayne Airport, and of course, the beach! The upscale alternative to our Laguna Beach location features a fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and inn
Reviewed By harrodsfan
If you are a fan of the stark minimalist trend then this is the spot for you. Gone is the tropical vibe we lived replaced by white plastic. Very noisy and bright. Good music however. And the food is excellent. Maybe better for lunch than a romantic dinner! Use to be one of our local favorites.l but not so much now!
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5. Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By josemar_am89
Nice views, great service and incredible awesome fish tacos. I tried the salmon taco, Mahi taco, and the lobster one... I would never say that out of Mexico I would enjoy tacos, but fish quality was so good.Things to improve, the âtortillasâ should be better (classical corn ones)
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4. Gulfstream
Overall Ratings
4 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By BobSacamento
You have to wonder where the Hillstone Restaurant Group (Gulfstream, Bandara, Cafe R&D, Houstonâs, Honor Bar, Rutherford Grill, etc.) finds so many clean, well groomed, educated, clear speaking, piercingless, tattooless, fresh scrubbed young people to work in their establishments. The food is amazing, but I find it fascinating to watch these beautiful, polite, energetic, young men and women, and doing so renews my faith in the younger generation. My hat is off to Hillstone for teaching these young folks and helping them along their way in life.
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3. Mastro's Ocean Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 691 reviews
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unpara
Reviewed By Don H
We dined this day to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were seated at a 2 top next to the window with an ocean view just as I had requested. Our server Erika met us promptly and provided outstanding service with a friendly smile throughout our meal. Never once did she try to rush us as many servers do at other fine restaurants. We enjoyed one of their classic martinis which is served in a large shaker left at your table. We split a Chopped Wedge Salad which was an ample serving. My wife enjoyed the Big Eye Tuna entree and I the Seared Scallops. Our choice of sides included Scalloped Potatoes with Guyere cheese and Roasted Brussel Sprouts. Excellent choices. We topped the evening off with their famous Butter Cake with ice cream and housemade fresh whipped cream. Impeccable service and fine food you cannot go wrong at the Ocean Club.
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2. Eddie V's Wildfish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Join us in the V Lounge for an evening of imaginative craft cocktails and prime seafood matched with an elegant ambiance filled with the sounds of live jazz nightly. Eddie V's Prime Seafood brings an experience filled with Seafood, Steaks and Rhythm, with
Reviewed By n2r49rs
This restaurant is a rare combination of a steakhouse serving prime meat with an excellent variety of seafood options, particularly fish. Really liked the atmosphere. It had a nice vibe to it. Soft shell crab was in season so I started with that. It was delicious! Nice size crab and perfectly prepared. My wife started with the burrata and heirloom tomato salad. A couple of things were wrong here. The burrata was nothing more than mozzarella called burrata. They showed us the product and it did say burrata but more of the commercial mass produced variety. Authentic burrata is a very fresh cheese with an outer mozzarella layer and a soft gooey interior that doesnât have a long shelf live. The other thing was way too many tomatoes in proportion to the amount of burrata included on the dish. But enough of that. We both ordered steaks and they were delicious! Perfectly cooked with excellent flavor! I had a 22 oz rib eye and my wife a 12 oz filet. We sampled each otherâs and both of us really enjoyed each. Btw, the bread served was very fresh, warm and flavorful. Service was attentive, friendly and on point. No room for dessert. We had a wonderful evening and definitely will be back, we just wonât order the burrata salad next time. They did comp us on the salad which we really appreciated. Next time will try a fresh fish!
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1. Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By Michael D
Every time I visit this area it is a must stop. The Place is located right on the boardwalk over looking the Beach & Ocean. The friendly staff greet you right away as you enter the restaurant and from that point forward make you feel at home. Great selection of adult beverages and the menu is great! And now the oysters.....AMAZING! If your in this area I would highly recommend paying this establishment a visit!
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