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Good Restaurants in Newport Beach

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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Steakhouse/
Contemporary/
Continental
14/20
 
3334 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-650-6505
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 Formerly known as The Arches, A Restaurant is now a sophisticated space with refined comfort food and a bar scene. Read GAYOT's A Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Modern American/
Contemporary
14/20
 
Fairmont Newport Beach
4500 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-476-2001
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 Chef Michael Nirtaut puts this sunny spot back on the map with his innovative prix-fixe dinner menu. Read GAYOT's bambu Restaurant Review

 
 
Swiss/
French
14/20
 
217 Marine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92662
949-673-0570
  
 Tiny Balboa Island restaurant offers an intimate dining environment to enjoy French-Swiss classics and nightly seasonal specials. Read GAYOT's Basilic Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bistro
14/20
 
Eastbluff Village Center
2523 Eastbluff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-8181
  
 True Provençal classics in a convivial, bistro-like space and a very deep wine cellar and first-rate sommelier. Read GAYOT's Bistro le Crillon Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
American/
Sushi
14/20
 
630 Lido Park Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-675-3474
  
 An innovative New England-style seafood joint for the Orange County set. Read GAYOT's Bluewater Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
Steakhouse/
Sushi
14/20
 
3010 Lafayette Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-566-0060
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 Harborside landmark serves gourmet seafood in an artistic space. Read GAYOT's The Cannery Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
14/20
 
6700 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-2148
  
 Homemade Italian fare in an upscale European bistro in Newport Shores. Read GAYOT's Cucina Alessa Restaurant Review

 
 
Continental/
California/
Contemporary
14/20
 
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-5000
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 Classic Cal-Euro cuisine with a Newport Harbor view. Read GAYOT's First Cabin Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
4251 Martingale Wy.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-955-2755
  
 Longtime Antonello chef Franco Barone's first restaurant with wife Donatella is a delightful destination for Italian cuisine. Read GAYOT's Il Barone Ristorante Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
Steakhouse
14/20
 
Crystal Cove Promenade
8112 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92657
949-376-6990
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 Supper club party atmosphere and great views set the scene for classic seafood and steakhouse fare. Read GAYOT's Mastro's Ocean Club Restaurant Review

 
 
Continental/
French/
Seafood
14/20
 
880 Newport Ctr. Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-1800
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 Live entertainment, a lively bar atmosphere and continental-style menu in Newport Beach. Read GAYOT's The Ritz Restaurant & Garden Review

 
 
Hawaii Regional/
Fusion
14/20
 
Fashion Island
453 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-7697
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 Hawaiian son wins over Orange County palates. Read GAYOT's Roy's Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Contemporary
14/20
 
2531 Eastbluff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-718-9650
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 Fresh, contemporary American cooking at a neighborhood favorite. Read GAYOT's Sage Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Seafood
14/20
 
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
900 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-4000
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 East Coast steak, chop and seafood house comes to Orange County. Read GAYOT's Sam & Harry's Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
1080 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-644-4220
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 Authentic Italian fare in a refined, Mediterranean-inspired neighborhood setting. Read GAYOT's Sapori Ristorante Italiano Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese
14/20
 
The Bluffs
1346 Bison Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-760-1511
  
 Contemporary sushi and Japanese fare in a casual yet upscale Newport setting. Read GAYOT's Wasa Sushi Restaurant Review

 
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