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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

 
 
Italian/
Seafood		12/20
 
311 Marine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92662
949-673-6580
  
 Longtime Balboa Island restaurant for Italian fare and seafood dishes. Read GAYOT's Amelia's 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

 
 
Contemporary/
California/
Global		15/20
 
900 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-721-1222
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 One of Newport’s best kept secrets, Bayside hits high marks on upscale yet casual California décor, fine cuisine and a substantial wine cellar. Read GAYOT's Bayside 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

 
 
French/
Brasserie/
Bistro		15/20
 
Fashion Island
327 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-2700
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 French brasserie has irresistible Parisian charm and some of the best classic French dishes in OC. Read GAYOT's Brasserie Pascal Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
Fashion Island
545 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-0900
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 A Venetian-inspired Italian restaurant that emphasizes fresh seafood, risottos, and rotisserie and grilled meats. Read GAYOT's Canaletto Ristorante Veneto 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

 
 
Seafood12/20
 
2801 Coast Hwy. West
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-548-5889
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 Classic Mariner’s Mile restaurant offers fresh seafood and a killer Newport Harbor view. Read GAYOT's Chart House Restaurant Review

 
 
American12/20
 
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-5000
  
 Casual restaurant and lounge with live jazz nightly and impressive Newport Harbor views. Read GAYOT's Duke's Place 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

 
 
Seafood/
Continental/
California		13/20
 
Balboa Pavilion
400 Main St.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
949-673-4633
  
 Enjoy impressive views from inside one of Newport Harbor's most quaint and historic on-the-water buildings. Read GAYOT's Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom 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

 
 
Italian12/20
 
Crystal Cove Promenade
7946 E. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92657
949-497-9770
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 Simple and fresh Northern Italian fare made with no cream or butter except in the desserts. Read GAYOT's Modo Mio Cucina Rustica Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American/
Breakfast		No Rating
 
The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-760-4920
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 The Island Hotel's signature restaurant features Modern American cuisine in a lush, tropical setting. Read GAYOT's Palm Terrace Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bistro		13/20
 
3325 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-675-6990
  
 Classic Provençal cuisine on the Balboa Peninsula transports you to Southern France. Read GAYOT's Pescadou Bistro 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

 
 
Seafood/
Contemporary/
Continental		No Rating
 
Mariners Mile
2735 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-642-3431
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 Classic seafood dinners at sunset are served up at Newport Harbor’s romantic Rusty Pelican. Read GAYOT's Rusty Pelican 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

 
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