Best Restaurants for Foodies in Newport

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel restaurant

1. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 13 times today

Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Saturday; 5-9 p.m.

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2. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(813)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 26 times today

Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar

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3. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.7

Exceptional(1483)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 14 times today

At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

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4. Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2200)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach

Booked 29 times today

Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3pOpium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9pWe offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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5. Tavern at the Mission

4.7

Exceptional(524)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 30 times today

Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions. The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach. Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

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6. Javier's Crystal Cove

4.7

Exceptional(175)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newport Beach

Booked 294 times today

Artistically designed with unique sculptures, Javier's Crystal Cove provides guests with ocean views in a cozy, contemporary atmosphere to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. It opened its doors in 2008 on Newport Beach and is conveniently close to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center. This restaurant offers guests an upscale dining experience with such entrees as the Maine lobster enchilada topped with Monterey jack cheese and grilled chicken breasts braised in chipotle sauce. Javier's Crystal Cove serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes, appetizers and delicious desserts. It has a full bar that features numerous tequilas, cocktails, beers and wine. Javier's Crystal Cove also offers outdoor dining. It accepts reservations over the phone and online.

7. 230 Forest Avenue

4.9

Exceptional(2843)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 22 times today

230 Forest Avenue is a hotspot for foodies in Laguna Beach, known for its Californian cuisine and top-notch service. The place is often described as having a vibrant and cool vibe, with the food being consistently excellent and well-presented. The dishes are said to be so stunning that they compete with the artwork on the walls, making for a thoroughly satisfying 'artistic' experience. This place is definitely a go-to for foodies who appreciate a great atmosphere and excellent food.

8. Gema

4.3

Awesome(242)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente

With a moody Mexico City vibe & modern dining room, Gema has an intimate neighborhood feel & buzzy bar scene. Our scratch-made kitchen highlights the finest Mexican ingredients & the countries staples of corn, chiles & regional cheeses .Our craft cocktail program changes with the season & features house-made syrups & fresh daily juiced citrus. Our bar hosts over 100 bottles of Mexico's finest small batch Mezcals which can be enjoyed in a flight or purchased by bottle and housed for your convenience inour Mezcal Liabrary. Our wines are brought in from Valle de Guadaulape and offer an amazing taste into the emerging Baja wine region. Gema celebrates the vast & sophisticated cuisine of Mexico, its people & its culture. We are proud to serve authentic Mexican cuisine that moves beyond the stereotypical bean and rice culture often associatedwith Mexican eateries. We hope you join us at Gema to experience the true palate of Mexican dining.

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9. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.7

Exceptional(2862)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 25 times today

Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

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10. Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

4.9

Exceptional(1728)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Laguna Beach

Booked 3 times today

We are an independent neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, between Main Beach & the Historic Festival of Arts, owned by Laguna Beach native, Executive Chef Lindsay Smith. Inspired by Wine Country and California Coastal cuisine, our focus is on serving guests the way Chef Lindsay would feed her own family, in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We source the freshest ingredients, including free-range, organic poultry, sustainable seafood, antibiotic- and hormone-free meats, and seasonal, local produce. We strive to minimize our environmental impact and support the local community. Chef Lindsay, named one of the Top 10 chefs in Orange County and Top 5 in Laguna Beach, is dedicated to quality food, friendly service, and a memorable dining experience.LUNCH: Casual table service, Counter service for Grab & Go (reservations not required) DINNER: Table service (reservations recommended)

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JannVIP
Orange County •51 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Food and service was great. The interior is beautiful and well designed but it's a bit noisy, it seemed we had to speak loud to hear each other.
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Bloom Restaurant + BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Joe DonVIP
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Eveything about this establishment is on-point. Be it the outstanding service, the food (presentation and flavor), the ambient lighting or the beautiful decor. They truly are firing on all cylinders here, and will make for a top-night for any occasion whatsoever. I cannot speak highly enough about this place in all honesty, making it a local favorite for several years now.
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Starfish Laguna BeachPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Laguna Beach
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4.8
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Jennifer
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such a good find! Excellent, quality food and cocktails. And bonus, they are committed to using tallow instead of seed oils! Huge win!
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CRAFT HOUSE Dana PointPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.7
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michaelVIP
Orange County •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always great service! Food is excellent as well. Servers Stella, John and Natalie and others are always on top of it! 0h and David too! If I had one complaint it would be that it gets very loud inside the restaurant, can’t talk to people at your table very easily. I give the restaurant 5 stars!
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Tavern at the MissionPrice: Expensive• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.7
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Amit
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Vegetarian food was great. If more choice it would have been better. Loved the service and presentation of food.
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KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Indian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

2. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

3. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4. Starfish Laguna Beach

5. Tavern at the Mission

6. Javier's Crystal Cove

7. 230 Forest Avenue

8. Gema

9. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

10. Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

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