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1. Rusty Pelican Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6402)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 78 times today
With spectacular waterfront views and an eclectic menu of fresh seafood and tender steaks, it's no wonder Rusty Pelican has become a Newport Beach dining destination. We are proud to be a recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2011-2020 – a distinction bestowed upon only the nation's premier restaurants.
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2. A+O Restaurant | Bar
4.5
Awesome(369)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Newport Beach
Booked 10 times today
A+O Restaurant | Bar, Balboa Bay Resort’s waterfront restaurant and bar featuring casual California cuisine, is the place to enjoy food and drinks with friends and family. Featuring expertly crafted cocktails, local brews, and shareable plates, the restaurant’s nautical inspiration reflects the Bayfront setting. Guests can enjoy casual indoor and outdoor seating, including fire pits and live entertainment. We accept reservations of all sizes. On special holidays, your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties up to 2; 2 hours for parties up to 6; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties up to 7+. Please call the restaurant (949) 6304285 for parties over 4 guests for individualized service. We offer a large party menu serving (14-36) guests please call (949) 630-4283.
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3. Louie's by the Bay
4.7
Exceptional(1438)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Newport Beach
Booked 51 times today
Louie’s by the Bay is a modern Italian steakhouse located on the waterfront along picturesque Mariners Mile in Newport Beach. With a 180-degree view of Newport Bay, a warm elegant design, and exceptional service, Louie's brings an unparalleled dining experience to Newport Beach. The restaurant is the latest addition from Ron Salisbury of El Cholo and The Cannery. The menu features authentic charcuterie and antipasti, unique pastas, prime steaks and chops, classic Italian desserts, and a truly exceptional wine list. Open for dinner nightly, with a lively and late-night cocktail scene. A presto!Join us for Bottomless Sparkling Brunch!
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4. Jolie
4.7
Exceptional(343)
Price: Expensive
• American • Huntington Beach
Booked 48 times today
Upscale waterfront dining brought to you by the team behind The Goldfinch (Irvine, CA) & The 908 (Long Beach, CA).
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5. SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach
4.2
Awesome(3806)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Newport Beach
Booked 86 times today
Located along Pacific Coast Highway, Sol Newport Beach offers stunning waterfront views overlooking Balboa Marina. Savor our taco selections, handcrafted margaritas like our Pineapple Serrano Margarita, and flavorful coastal Mexican dishes such as our Vampiro Taco or Grilled Sweet corn. All accompanied in a warm, lively atmosphere featuring an indoor fire pit and original architecture. Don’t miss our Weekday Happy Hour, Taco & Tequila Tuesday, and Weekend Brunch.
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6. The Dock
5.0
Exceptional(2040)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 8 times today
THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations online via OpenTable or call 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. 24 hr cancellation fee policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation if reservation is not CC guaranteed. VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 and TOP 100 in the US in 2019 and 2023 BY OPENTABLE. Our waterfront covered patio dining and every seat has a bay view, with an infused contemporary American menu. Outstanding wine list and custom craft cocktails.Reservations are recommended.
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7. Cabo Wabo Beach Club
4.4
Awesome(99)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Huntington Beach
Booked 2 times today
An elevated take on Sammy Hagar's noted Cabo Wabo Cantina, the new CABO WABO Beach Club is evocative of the laid back, beach town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, while presenting an elevated menu of coastal Mexican cuisine to complement the picturesque and captivating oceanfront setting of The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California.
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8. Henry's Coastal Cuisine
4.7
Exceptional(278)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Huntington Beach
Booked 8 times today
Henry's Uncorked: A Patio Wine Bar. Spend your summer evening at our latest coastal offering and enjoy your favorite wine or specialty crafted cocktail envisioned by our own mixologist, Michael. Savor over 100 wines by the glass, bottle or flights.
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9. The Boardwalk Restaurant - Waterfront Hilton Hotel
4.2
Awesome(311)
Price: Moderate
• American • Huntington Beach
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10. Pools - Waterfront Hilton Hotel
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Price: Moderate
• American • Huntington Beach
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