Palm Terrace Restaurant Review
The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Dr. (MacArthur Blvd.) 
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-760-4920 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Cuisine
Open
Breakfast & Dinner daily, Lunch Mon.-Sat., Brunch Sun.Features
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Live music Fri.-Sat.
- Outdoor dining
- Valet parking
- Resort casual
Wine
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 Palm Terrace exudes an over-the-top tropical oasis vibe with a lush look and plenty of foliage patterned on the seats, walls and drapery. This signature restaurant of The Island Hotel Newport Beach makes its mark by offering tasty twists on Modern American cuisine. (Former chef Bill Bracken is no longer at the restaurant; David Man is now the executive chef.) The standout macaroni with Taleggio cheese and truffles, a signature dish for years, is presented in a unique cylindrical serving dish reminiscent of a bamboo stalk. Seafood options are also appealing, particularly the ahi tartare and the butter poached half Maine lobster on a salted cod cake with curry aïoli. A selection of “small bites” offers some of these highlights in pint-size portions for diners who just can’t decide on one over another. Meanwhile, commendable specials, like the halibut, demonstrate that the kitchen is not simply resting on its laurels. For dessert, pastry chef Michael Owens offers indulgences such as the Valrhona Chocolate Obsession. The morning kicks off with spins on breakfast classics plus lighter “spa” dishes, while lunch items include the robust burger with roasted onions and Tillamook cheddar tucked inside a plump focaccia bun. Drinks are topnotch and the wine program is substantial, with more than 1,000 bottles displayed in custom wine cabinets. The adjacent Palm Terrace Lounge is also known for its top-shelf cocktails as well as for its small plates menu and live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays.
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