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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

 
 
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

 
 
Contemporary/
Seafood
13/20
 
Newport Dunes Resort
1131 Back Bay Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-729-1144
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 The modern space adds chic charm to this on-the-bay contemporary dining spot. Read GAYOT's Back Bay Bistro 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
French/
California/
Breakfast
13/20
 
Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-4402
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 Cal-French sidewalk café serves up fresh fare in Fashion Island. Read GAYOT's Cafe Beau Soleil Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
1151 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-759-5543
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Newport Beach location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen 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

 
 
Café/
Coffeehouse
Quick Bite
 
149 Riverside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-0447
  
 It’s all good for coffee and Euro-style pastries, sandwiches and deli items. Read GAYOT's C'est Si Bon 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

 
 
American/
Eclectic
11/20
 
Fashion Island
1141 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-720-8333
  
 A good-for-everyone restaurant with an extensive and eclectic menu, strong drinks and exotic cheesecake choices. Read GAYOT's The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary
13/20
 
2406 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-675-4444
  
 Slick two-story venue offering classic American cuisine in a cool waterfront setting. Read GAYOT's Commonwealth Lounge & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers12/20
 
Westcliff Plaza
1104 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-642-0700
  
 Build-your-own gourmet burger concept works well for foodies with a burger craving. Read GAYOT's The Counter Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood12/20
 
2200 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-0100
  
 Casual fish market for fresh fish, shellfish, combination plates and a Manhattan chowder. Read GAYOT's The Crab Cooker Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
Sandwiches
Quick Bite
 
3107 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-2747
  
 A gourmet burger restaurant on the Balboa Peninsula. Read GAYOT's Crow Burger Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
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