Must-see restaurants in Newport Beach

  • Bear Flag Fish Company

    Newport Beach

    This is the place for generously sized, grilled and panko-breaded fish tacos, ahi burritos, spankin’ fresh ceviche and oysters. Pick out what you want…

  • Eat Chow

    Newport Beach

    Hidden a block behind W Coast Hwy, Eat Chow's crowd is equal parts tatted hipsters and ladies who lunch, which makes it very Newport indeed. They all…

  • Tackle Box

    Newport Beach

    It looks like a beach shack, and you can eat with your toes in the sand, but this is no ordinary beach experience. Chef Brian Huskey, a Top Chef alumnus…

  • Dory Deli

    Newport Beach

    This hip new beachfront storefront does hot and cold sandwiches like the Rubinstein, Lifeguard Club and the steak-filled Rocky Balboa, plus fresh-caught…

  • Beachcomber Café

    Newport Beach

    The atmospheric Beachcomber Café lets you soak up the vintage 1950s beach vibe as you tuck into macadamia-nut pancakes, roasted turkey club sandwiches or…

  • Buddha’s Favorite

    Newport Beach

    Who are we to disagree with the Enlightened One? This dockside sushi joint’s Yokohama-born chef has a hipster following for creative hot and cold…

  • Crab Cooker

    Newport Beach

    Expect a wait at this always-busy joint, a landmark since 1951. It serves great seafood and fresh crab on paper plates to an appreciative crowd wearing…

  • Ruby’s Crystal Cove Shake Shack

    Newport Beach

    Although this been-here-forever wooden snack stand is now owned by the Ruby’s Diner chain, the shakes – and the ocean views – are as good as ever. Don’t…

  • Wild Taco

    Newport Beach

    This nifty, Baja-inspired cantina makes salsas, aguas frescas and tortillas in house and serves them with tacos of grilled meats (al pastor), pork…

  • Bluewater Grill

    Newport Beach

    Sit on the wooden deck and watch the boats at this polished harborside restaurant and oyster bar that serves incredibly fresh fish. Great for Bloody Marys…

  • Sabatino’s

    Newport Beach

    The claim to fame of this authentic Italian place on Lido Island is its handmade Chicago-style sausage, blended with Sicilian goat cheese for that…

  • Cappy’s Café

    Newport Beach

    You won't leave hungry from this bright-blue diner on the land side of Coast Hwy. It serves monster omelets, crispy bacon, country fried chicken, house…

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