A+O Restaurant | Bar

4.6

359 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for business meals

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 630-4285
Website
https://www.balboabayresort.com/restaurant/a-o-restaurant-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Prabeen Prathapan
Private party facilities
Private patio available for large parties.

Location
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
Dover
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with restaurant validation. Hourly self parking rates.
Entertainment
Live Entertainment on Friday & Saturday evenings.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Tequila Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy Tequila vibes and coastal tides when you join us for Tequila Happy Hour Monday – Thursday 2p-5p. Enjoy 25% off all tequilas and tequila cocktails.

What 359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A+O Restaurant | Bar offers a stunning waterfront setting perfect for memorable dining experiences. Guests rave about the "fantastic views," excellent service, and "superb atmosphere." The live music adds a delightful touch, making it a favorite for special occasions. While some note occasional service lapses, the overall ambiance and food quality are praised.

359 Reviews

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Laurie
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience, beautiful day and always great food and service
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Donald
VIP
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere. The sea bream special was awesome! Worth a visit.
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Michael
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A&O is always a good choice. You can never go wrong with this place. We had steak and lobster and some delicious appetizers. It is expensive but it is worth it for a nice dinner by the water.
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Jemima
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The server was lovely and gave a good recommendation for the meal choice. Service was very very slow though. I waited an hour after I finished my meal for my plate to be taken and to order desert. Desert was not worth the wait. I ordered the bill when I ordered the desert because I knew service was so slow. I asked for the bill three times and it still took nearly an hour to arrive. The server really was lovely though.
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Bonnie
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!! Food was amazing! Atmosphere was perfect!
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Nadia
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing place to have brunch. The food is amazing and the staff is top notch. Overlooking the boats in harbor is an add on bonus. One of my favorite spots in Orange County.
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Lilian
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Went there with my family for bday celebration. Specifically put notes for "bday celebration" for reservation but since a like the server is not aware of it any at all. The hostess is not friendly either. We also ordered the kid meal which includes appetizer and dessert, but only entry is serviced. And we still got charged for the same amount. We had to remind the server so they finally brought out appetizer and dessert. Overall Disappointed.
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holly
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome 😎 ambience, and great food! manager and service excellent.
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Lisa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great but a little noisy and service started out slow
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Pamela
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside and the afternoon was perfect as was the service and food!! THANK YOU FOR.A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!
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A+O Restaurant | Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

Cross street
Dover
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking with restaurant validation. Hourly self parking rates.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Prabeen Prathapan
Entertainment
Live Entertainment on Friday & Saturday evenings.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.balboabayresort.com/restaurant/a-o-restaurant-bar/
Phone number
(949) 630-4285
Private party facilities
Private patio available for large parties.

A+O Restaurant | Bar

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Additional information

Offers

Tequila Happy Hour

Menu

What 359 people are saying

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